Installing an Axis P3245 with a Louroe Verifact A Microphone
Contents
Required Parts and Tools
- Axis P3245-LV
- 3.5mm (Male to Male) Audio Cable
- Louroe Verifact A Microphone
- T20 Torx security bit
- Wire Stripper
- Wall Dogs (if mounting to concrete) (3/16")
- Screws and Anchors (3/16")
- Toggle bolts (If mounting to drop ceiling tile) (3/16")
- 1/2" paddle bit
- 3.5mm Audio Cable
- Toggle Bolts (for mic mount) (3/16")
- Drill bit and drill
- Phillips head drill bit or Phillips head screwdriver
- Small Flat head screwdriver
- Hole Saw (2")
- B Connectors
- Stud Finder
- Cat5/6 Patch Cable (7ft-15ft recommended)
- Shielded Stranded 22/2 + ground Wire
- Fish Tape or Glow Rods
Installation Instructions
Disassemble the Camera
- Locate the network drop above the ceiling. It should be terminated with a male Ethernet end (service loop) or a biscuit jack. This line will have been ran back to the POE switch.
- Note: If the switch does not have POE, a POE injector will need to be installed at the network closet.
- Using the T20 bit, remove the dome from the 3245.
- Remove the camera from the mounting plate.
- Determine the mount location of the 3245.
Mount the Camera
Drywall mounting instructions
- Using a stud finder, ensure the mount location is free of being located on a stud.
- Using a pencil, mark the four holes for the mount plate.
- Using a 3/16" drill bit, drill the marked locations and
- Install anchors and attach the mount plate using screws and washers.
- Using a hole saw or paddle bit, cut a hole centered in the wall plate where cables will pass through.
- Attach the camera the the mount plate
Drop Ceiling mount instructions
- If mounting to drop ceiling, determine where the camera will be located on the tile. Ensure that there will be clearance on the tile to secure the dome in place.
- Using two toggle bolts, secure the mount plate.
- Using a 1" paddle bit, drill a hole centered in the opening of wall plate. This is where cables will pass through.
- Attach camera to mount plate.
Note: Be careful not to press too hard and damage the ceiling tile
Connect Wiring
- Connect patch cable into the Ethernet port on the Axis P3245.
- Note: When connected, activity will be visible on the link lights. If no link lights appear, ensure that POE is enabled on the POE switch and that the network drop is plugged in. After approximately one minute, all three LEDs should be green.
- Connect the microphone (see below)
Aim the Camera
- Manually aim the camera to the area of interest. This must be done before securing the dome.
Reassemble the Camera
- Remove protective film before securing dome
- Place the dome over on the camera. Using the T20 bit, tighten the dome cover in place.
- Snap the Axis dome ring into the base plate
Connecting the Microphone
- Strip the jacket off the 22/2, revealing the red, black, and common (bare wire) on both sides of the cable.
- Remove the string and plastic casings covering the red and black cables.
- Strip the red and black jackets off the wire exposing the copper. Cut copper evenly on both ends. Remove ground.
- At the camera, connect the power cable to the IO phoenix connector (Red to 2, Black to 1). Connect the audio cable to the audio terminal block (Red to 3, Black to 1)
Wiring Diagram
Select Optional Second Camera