Vaddio HE120 Operating Instructions: Installation precautions

Installation precautions

To installation personnel

Read the Instructions thoroughly and then perform the operation correctly and safely.

Also, always read the “Read this first!” on page 5 of this manual as they contain important information.

After the installation, give this Instruction manual to the customer to save for future use.

Ensure that the installation work complies with the

Concerning the installation location

technical standards governing electrical equipment.

Install the unit in a stable location which will not be

susceptible to shaking. If the unit is installed in a location

This unit is for indoor use only.

which is susceptible to shaking, this will cause the unit’s

It cannot be used outdoors.

images to shake in turn.

Avoid installation in a location where the unit will be exposed

Install the unit after conferring in detail with your dealer.

to direct sunlight for extended periods or near a cooling or

Install the unit on a ceiling that is strong enough (such as a

heating appliance.

concrete ceiling).

Otherwise, deformation, discoloration, malfunctioning and/or

If the unit is to be installed on a ceiling which is not strong

problems in operation may result. Operate the unit where it

enough, reinforce the ceiling sufficiently first.

will not be splashed or sprayed by water.

Use the unit with an installation where the unit is

Do not install or use the unit in the following kinds of

suspended from an overhead surface or with a

locations.

stand-alone installation.

 On walls (where the unit would be installed sideways)

Do not use the unit on its side or tilted at an angle.

 In locations (including places such as under the eaves of

a building) where the unit would be directly exposed to

Notes

rain or water

 In locations such as kitchens where there are high

 Be absolutely sure to use the four bracket mounting

concentrations of steam and grease

screws (M4) for mounting the mount bracket.

 In outdoor locations or hot places where the temperature

These are supplied with the unit. Do not use wood

will exceed 40 °C (104 °F)

screws, nails, etc.

 In cold locations where the temperature will drop below

In the case of a concrete ceiling, secure the unit using

0 °C (32 °F)

anchor bolts (for M4) or AY plug bolts (for M4).

 In locations where the humidity will exceed 85 %

Recommended clamping torque

 In locations where chemicals are used such as near

M4: 1.47 N · m {15 kgf · cm}

swimming pools

 The withdrawal strength of the mounting location for

 At sea, in coastal areas or in locations where corrosive

each screw must be at least 294 N {30 kgf}.

gases are emitted

 When mounting the unit on a ceiling made of

 In locations where radiation, X-rays, or strong radio waves

plasterboard, for instance, if it is not strong enough

or magnetic fields are generated

to support its weight, either reinforce the ceiling

 In locations where the unit would be subject to a great

adequately or use the WV-Q105 direct ceiling mount

deal of vibration such as on board a vehicle or ship (this

bracket, which is sold separately.

unit is not designed to be used in vehicles)

 When using a mount bracket which is sold separately,

 In locations where the temperature is subject to sudden

read the handling instructions.

changes such as near the air outlet of an air conditioner or

 Do not hold the camera head while undertaking the

near a door which allows the outside air to come in

installation work. Doing so may cause malfunctioning.

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What to avoid to ensure that the unit will perform stably

over a prolonged period

 Using the unit for a prolonged period in a location with

high temperature and humidity levels will cause its parts to

deteriorate and shorten its service life.

 Ensure that a cooling unit or heating unit will not blow any

Desktop installation Hanging installation

air directly toward the installation location.

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Mounting conditions

main unit

Applicable mount bracket Mounting onto the ceiling

Recommended

No. of

Minimum withdrawal strength

Mass Model No. Mass Mounting

screws

screws

(per screw)

Direct mount

Approx.

M4 screws

294 N {30 kgf}

Approx.

(supplied

0.4 kg

Hanging/Desktop

(supplied

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 Ensure that the mounting strength

3.0 kg [6.61 lbs]

accessory)

[0.88 lbs]

accessory)

can support a weight that is at least

(Including

WV-Q105

Approx.

M4 screws

five times the total mass of the

mount bracket)

(optional

0.15 kg

For ceiling

(supplied with the

4

equipment, including the camera’s

accessory)

[0.33 lbs]

WV-Q105)

main unit.

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Installation precautions

(continued)

Before installation, always disconnect the power plug

Power switch

When installing, always use the supplied components.

This unit does not have a power switch. The power turns

Do not disassemble or modify the wall mount adaptor.

on when its power plug is connected to a power outlet.

When the power is turned on, the pan, tilt, zoom and

focusing operations are performed. Before proceeding with

Be absolutely sure to use the supplied brackets and

maintenance, be absolutely sure to disconnect the power

screws to install the camera.

plug from the power outlet.

 Do not mount the unit by employing any methods other

than those specified.

 Do not remodel the mounting bracket or mounting screws

Connecting the power cable

provided with the unit.

Be absolutely sure to connect the power cable of the

AC adaptor through a circuit breaker using one of the

following methods.

Installation

Instructions

Tightening up the mounting screws

(1) Connect the power cable through a power control unit.

 Tighten up the screws and bolts securely to the degree

(2) Connect the power cable to a circuit breaker in a

that is appropriate for each of the materials used in the

power distribution panel with a contact distance of

mounting location and structures.

3.0 mm or more.

 After tightening up the screws and bolts, check that there

Use a circuit breaker which is capable of shutting

is no unsteadiness and that the parts have been tightened

off all the poles of the main power supply with the

securely.

exception of the protective ground conductor.

 Use the specified tools and tighten the screws firmly.

(3) Install the AC adaptor near the power outlet, and

connect it through the power plug.

When the unit is no longer going to be used, do not

leave it lying around, but be absolutely sure to dispose

Grounding

of it properly.

Before using the unit, check that the grounding

For details on how to remove the unit, refer to “Removing the

wire has been fastened securely.

camera” (page 14).

When installing, transferring or disposing of the unit, be

If there is a possibility of noise interference

absolutely sure to hold it by its pedestal area.

Either wire the cables so that the power cable (ceiling light

Problems may result if the camera head is held or rotated.

cord) of AC 100 V or more, and the signal cable are placed

at least 1 meter (3.3 ft) apart. Alternatively run each cable

through its own metal conduit. (The metal conduits must be

Do not attach a filter, hood, extender or other parts to the

grounded.)

unit.

Radio signal interference

Use the dedicated AC adaptor and power cable provided

If the unit is positioned near a TV or radio transmitting

with the unit.

antenna or a strong electrical field or magnetic field (such as

Connect the AC adaptor and power cable to the power inlet

that generated by a motor, transformer or power lines), its

securely.

images may be distorted and/or the images may be affected

by noise.

Installing the AC adaptor

 Do not place the adaptor directly onto a ceiling panel or

When connecting the cables, ensure that the connector

other such surface.

areas will not be subject to any load.

Extreme danger is posed when water has collected on the

Doing so may cause malfunctioning.

surface as a result of leaking rain, for instance.

Secure the adaptor firmly to the bottom or other surface of

a reinforcing member made of channel steel where dust

Allowing the generated heat to escape

and other foreign matter will not accumulate.

This unit allows the heat generated inside to escape from its

(Refer to page 12.)

surfaces.

 Secure the adaptor firmly so that there will be no chance

Do not install the unit in a location where it will be surrounded

that it will fall off or fall down.

by walls or other surfaces and where heat will be trapped.

Secure it using a strength which can withstand the mass

In addition, the heat is dissipated to the bottom panel which

(approx. 0.3 kg [0.66 lbs]) of the AC adaptor.

will warm up over time: This is normal and not indicative of

any trouble.

Install the accessory AC adaptor near the main power

outlet, and position it in such a way that its power plug

Panasonic does not accept any responsibility

can be plugged into and unplugged from the outlet easily.

When connecting the AC adaptor to a power outlet on the

for accident or damage during installation if

ceiling or on any other surface where dust may collect, wipe

procedure in this manual is not followed.

off the dust on the power plug at periodic intervals as an

anti-tracking measure.

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