Installation Manual
Table Of Contents
- Regulatory Information
- Foreword
- Important Safeguards and Warnings
- 1 Structure
- 2 Install the Camera
- Appendix 1 Thunder-Proof and Surge Protection
- Appendix 2 RS-485 Cable
- Appendix 3 Relationship between Cable Diameter (12V DC) and Transmission Distance
- Appendix 4 Wire Gauge Reference Sheet
- Appendix 5 Cybersecurity Recommendations
RS-485 Cable 15
Appendix figure 2-1 The common manner of connecting devices
To solve the problems, we recommend that you use RS-485 distributors. The RS-485
distributor can avoid the common manner of connection so as to improve transmission quality.
See Appendix figure 2-2.
Appendix figure 2-2 RS-485 distributor applied
FAQ
Problem
Possible reason
Solution
The camera
can do
self-check but it can
not be controlled.
Baud rate and IP address of the
host and camera are not
properly configured.
Modify the baud rate/IP address of the host
and camera to make them the same.
Positive electrode and negative
electrode of RS-
485 cable are
misconnected.
Connect
cables to the positive electrode
and negative electrode correctly.
Loose connection Connect the cables firmly.
RS-485 cable is broken.
Replace the broken RS-
485 cable with a
new one.
The camera can be
controlled, but the
RS-485 cable is in poor contact. Connect the RS-485 cable firmly.
One of the RS-
485 cables is
Replace the broken RS-
485 cable with a