This document is an installation guide for VIVOTEK Fixed Dome Series cameras, focusing on the use of various mounting kits and accessories. It provides detailed instructions and diagrams for different installation scenarios, ensuring proper setup and functionality of the surveillance cameras.

Function Description

The VIVOTEK Fixed Dome Series mounting kits and accessories are designed to facilitate the secure and versatile installation of VIVOTEK fixed dome cameras in various indoor and outdoor environments. These kits enable different mounting configurations, including pendant, wall, pole, and corner mounts, providing flexibility to meet diverse surveillance needs. The primary function is to provide a stable and robust platform for the camera, ensuring optimal positioning and protection.

Important Technical Specifications

The document details several mounting adapters and accessories, each with specific part numbers and screw specifications:

AM-52E Mounting Adapter: This adapter is a core component for various installations. It includes M4x8 and M3x8 screws for attaching to different camera models.
- Part Number: 100217700G
- Compatible Cameras (M4x8 screws): FD9360-H, FD9380-H, IT9388-HT, IT9360-H, IT9380-H
- Compatible Cameras (M3x8 screws): IT9389-H, IT9389-HT
- Dimensions: Ø115 mm
Pendant Heads:
- AM-118 Pendant Head (indoor):
  - Part Number: 900014601G
  - Dimensions: 140 mm diameter
- AM-114 Pendant Head (outdoor):
  - Part Number: 900004101G
Pendant Pipes:
- AM-116 Pendant Pipe:
  - Part Number: 900014301G
- AM-117 Pendant Pipe (40cm):
  - Part Number: 900014401G
  - Dimensions (with AM-118 and FD9380): Total height 552.2 mm, pipe length 438.2 mm, camera body height 89.5 mm, camera base diameter 117.1 mm.
NPT Adaptor:
- AM-522 NPT Adaptor:
  - Part Number: 900020202G
  - Type: 3/4" NPT female adapter
  - Dimensions: 1-1/2" PS11XL17mm
Wall Mount:
- AM-218 Wall Mount Bracket:
  - Part Number: 100146100G
  - Mounting holes: 10mm diameter, 60mm deep for anchors.
Pole Mount:
- AM-312 Pole Mount Bracket:
  - Part Number: 900034802G
  - Accommodates poles with diameters ranging from 90 to 152 mm (3.5 to 6 inches).
  - Includes M4x15, M6x20, M5x20 screws, and stainless steel straps (x2).
  - Installation Torque for straps: 35 lb-in (40 kg-cm).
Corner Mount:
- AM-412 Corner Mount Bracket:
  - Part Number: 900034902G
  - Includes M4x15, M6x20, M5x20 screws, and M8 hex nuts (x2).
  - Dimensions: 175 mm width, 144.17 mm height.

Usage Features

The guide outlines several usage features based on different installation types:

Direct Installation (Pendant Pipe):
- Ceiling Mount: Requires a hard surface ceiling. An alignment sticker is used to mark three mounting holes for the pendant head. Plastic anchors are hammered in, and the pendant head is secured with screws.
- Pendant Pipe Installation: The AM-116 or AM-117 pendant pipe is installed, and retention screws are tightened with a hex wrench.
- AM-52E Integration: The AM-52E adapter is installed and secured with a hex wrench.
- Cable Management: Cables are pulled through the pendant pipe, and a waterproof cable gland is installed.
- Camera Attachment: The camera is installed using corresponding mounting holes. Some cameras feature a side-routing cutout, which can be sealed with an included side lid.
Using 3/4" NPT Pipe:
- Ceiling Mount: Similar to direct pendant installation, requiring a hard surface ceiling, alignment sticker, and plastic anchors.
- NPT Adaptor Integration: The AM-522 NPT adaptor and a user-supplied NPT female-female coupler are installed and secured with a hex wrench.
- NPT Pipe Installation: A 3/4" NPT pipe of preferred length is installed.
- AM-52E Integration: The AM-52E adapter is installed.
- Cable Management: Cables are pulled through the NPT pipe and camera base, with a recommendation to install a waterproof cable gland.
Wall-mount Installation (AM-218):
- Cable Routing: Ethernet and other cables are routed through the wall and the bracket.
- Bracket Installation: The wall-mount bracket is secured to the wall using anchors and screws. Drill 10mm diameter, 60mm deep holes for anchors.
- Mounting Adapter Attachment: The AM-52E mounting adapter is attached to the bracket by rotating it clockwise until tightly fastened.
- Security: A hex wrench is used to secure the mounting adapter.
- Initial Setup: After cabling, initial setup (network access, focus tuning, zooming) is performed, and the outer dome cover is secured.
Corner Mount Installation (AM-412):
- Bracket Assembly: The two metal pieces of the corner mount bracket are combined using M8 hex nuts and washers.
- Wall Alignment: The assembled brackets are aligned with the desired position on the wall, and screw holes are marked.
- Cable Routing: Holes are drilled for securing the bracket and routing cables.
- Anchoring: Anchors (user-supplied) are hammered into the wall.
- Mounting: The bracket is mounted using M4 screws in the designated holes.
- AM-218 and AM-52E Integration: The AM-218 bracket is installed on top of the AM-312 (if applicable), and the AM-52E is installed to the bracket, with the retention hex screw tightened.
Pole Mount Installation (AM-312):
- Conduit Box Attachment: The AM-719 conduit box is secured to the bracket using M4 screws, washers, and hex heads. A hex crescent wrench is required for this step, which can be done before installing the pole-mount bracket.
- Strap Installation: Stainless steel straps are passed through the bracket and around the pole.
- Strap Tightening: The straps are tightened using a pincer plier and a flat blade screwdriver to an installation torque of 35 lb-in (40 kg-cm).
- AM-52E and Camera Installation: The AM-52E adapter is installed to the bracket, and the camera is then installed onto the AM-52E adapter bracket.

Maintenance Features

While the document primarily focuses on installation, it includes important considerations that contribute to the longevity and proper functioning of the device, which can be considered maintenance-related:

Location Selection: Emphasizes selecting a suitable location where the camera is free from accidental damage, tampering, or harsh environmental conditions. This proactive measure helps prevent damage and reduces the need for frequent repairs.
Interference Prevention: Advises locating the installation place where the camera cannot be intentionally or unintentionally interfered with, ensuring continuous operation.
Mounting Surface Stability: Stresses the importance of selecting a solid and flat mounting surface that can support the combined weight of the camera and associated hardware. This prevents structural failures that could lead to camera damage.
Vibration and Temperature Considerations: Highlights that vibration and temperature range should be taken into consideration during installation, which are critical factors for the camera's long-term performance and reliability.
Cable Gland Installation: Recommends installing a waterproof cable gland when pulling cables through pipes, which protects internal components from moisture and environmental damage, reducing the risk of electrical faults.
Threaded Anchor Protection: Provides a warning to keep nuts and washers on threaded anchors when hammering them into the wall to prevent deformation of the pole tops, ensuring secure and stable mounting.
Side-Routing Cutout Sealing: Mentions using an included side lid to seal side-routing cutouts on some cameras, which helps maintain the camera's environmental sealing and protects internal wiring.

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