User's Manual

Camera Installation
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The following chapter provides general setup instruction and installation tips for security cam-
eras. Ensure that you review Ensuring Accurate Person and Vehicle Detection for channels
you are planning to use Person and Vehicle detection on.
NOTE
Cameras differ in terms of mounting instructions. Please see your camera’s documentation at lorex.com for spe-
cific installation instructions.
5.1 Installation Tips
General camera installation tips that apply to all camera models. Please review before selecting a
permanent mounting location for your cameras.
• Test the cameras before permanent installation. Plan where you will route the wiring for the
camera and where you will aim the camera.
• Point the camera where there is the least amount of obstructions (e.g., tree branches).
• Mount the camera where the lens is away from direct and intense sunlight.
• Plan your cable wiring so that it does not interfere with power lines or telephone lines.
• Secure cabling so that it is not exposed or easily cut.
• Mount the camera in an area that is visible, but out of reach.
• Avoid pointing the camera at a glass window to see outside. This may result in a bright white
ring in the night vision image, as the light from the night vision LEDs may reflect off the
glass.
• Adjust the camera angle so that it covers an area with high traffic.
• In "high-risk" locations, have multiple cameras point in the same area. This provides camera
redundancy if a vandal attempts to damage one of your cameras.
• For outdoor rated cameras, installation in a sheltered location is recommended to ensure the
camera lens remains clear of rainwater and other precipitation.
5.2 Ensuring Accurate Person and Vehicle Detection
The following are important camera installation notes to ensure accurate Person and Vehicle de-
tection. For full camera mounting instructions, see your camera’s documentation at lorex.com.
• Choose a location where objects of interest will be no further than 50ft (~15m) from the
camera.
• Angle the camera so that objects of interest appear in the bottom ⅔ of the camera image.
• Angle the camera between 30~60° down from the level position.
• Install the camera between 8-16ft (2.5-5m) off of the ground.
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