1. Remove the cable connector cover from the top of the camera.
2. If there are external input or output devices that need to be connected to the camera (for example:
door contacts, relays, etc.), connect the devices to the camera I/O connector cable.
3. Connect power using one of the following methods:
l Power over Ethernet (PoE) Power — Connect an Ethernet network cable from the camera to a
PoE injector or switch.
Important: When using PoE to power the camera, you must ensure that you have
selected the correct option on the PoE mode switch for the type of PoE device you
are using. For more information, see PoE Power Mode Switch on page27.
l External Power — Connect a 24V DC or 24V AC (RMS) auxiliary power source that supports up
to 51 W or 75 VA.
For more information, see Connecting to Power and External Devices on page27.
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