VIVOTEK AM-525 Mounting Adapter Installation Guide

VIVOTEK Fixed Dome Series
Mounting kit
Using
AM-525 Mounting Adapter,
AM-51C Mounting Adapter,
AM-513 Mounting Adapter,
AM-118 Pendant Head (indoor),
AM-116 and AM-117 Pendant Pipes,
AM-522 NPT adaptor
AM-221 Gooseneck,
AM-212 Wall Mount,
AM-311 Pole Mount,
AM-411 Corner Mount

Corresponding part number:

AM-525: 100140500G
AM-51C: 100140100G
AM-513: 100138100G
AM-118: 900014600G
AM-116: 900014300G
AM-117: 900014400G
AM-221: 900014800G
AM-212: 900004202G| 900004203G (v03)
AM-311: 900002902G (v03)
900002903G (v04)
900002904G (v05)
AM-411: 900003003G (v04)
900003004G (v05)
AM-522: 900020200G
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Revison History:
Rev. 1.0: Initial release.

AM-525 Mounting Adapter Package Contents

Applications

Compatible VIVOTEK Cameras

Direct installation:
AM-118+AM-117 / 116
+AM-525| FD9371-(E)HTV, FD9381-(E)HTV, FD836B-(E)HVF2, FD836B-(E) HTV, FD8382-(E)VF2, FD8382-(E)TV
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w/ AM-513:
AM-118+AM-117 / 116
+AM-525+AM-513| FD8367-(T)V, FD8338-HV
w/ AM-51C:
AM-118+AM-117 / 116
+AM-525+AM-51C| FE8181, FE8191,  FD9371-(E)HTV, FD9381-(E)HTV, FD836B-(E) HVF2, FD836B-(E)HTV, FD8382- (E)VF2, FD8382-(E)TV

WARNING:

1. Select a suitable location where the camera is free from accidental damage, tampering, or harsh environmental conditions.
2. Locate a place for the installation where the camera can not be intentionally or unintentionally interfered.
3. Select a solid and flat mounting surface that can support the combined weight of the camera and associated hardware. Vibration and temperature range should also be taken into consideration.

Compatible Accessories

Compatible Accessories (1): AM-311 Pole Mount Bracket

Compatible Accessories (2): AM-411 Corner Mount Bracket

Compatible Accessories (4-1): AM-221 Gooseneck Bracket

Compatible Accessories (5-1): AM-118 Pendant Head

Compatible Accessories (5-2): AM-116 and AM-117 Pendant Pipe

Direct Installation

3-1. Using the Pendant Pipe

1. Determine a hard surface ceiling location, and use the included alignment sticker for marking three mounting holes as where holes will be drilled to secure the pendant head.
2. Hammer in the plastic anchors.
3. Secure pandant head using the included screws.
4. Install the pendant pipe.
5. Tighten the retention screw using the hex wrench.
6. Install the AM-525.
7. Tighten the retention screw using the included hex wrench.

8. Pull the cables through the pendant pipe, and the camera base. Install the camera. Use a crimping tool to connect the Ethernet wires to an RJ45 connector.
   

Using the 3/4″ NPT Pipe

1. Determine a hard surface ceiling location, and use the included alignment sticker for marking three mounting holes as where holes will be drilled to secure the pendant head.

2. Hammer in the plastic anchors.
   

3. Secure the pandant head using the included screws.

4. Install the AM-522 adaptor and the NPT female-female coupler (user-supplied)

5. Tighten the retention screw using the hex wrench.

6. Install the 3/4″ NPT pipe of a preferred length.

7. Install the AM-525.
   

8. Pull the cables through the NPT pipe and the camera base. Install the camera. Use a crimping tool to connect the Ethernet wires to an RJ45 connector.
   

Mounting & Cabling with AM-513

1. Please refer to the AM-513 Installation Guide for details about the mounting holes, and use a hammer and flat-blade screwdriver to open the knock out holes you prefer to use.
   Fixed Dome series| FD8367-V / FD8338-HV / FD8367-TV
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2. Combine the AM-525 and AM-513 by driving 4 included screws.
   

3. For information about pendant pipe installation, please refer to page 6 and the following pages. For camera installation to the AM-513, refer to its Installation Guide.

Mounting & Cabling with AM-51C

1. Please refer to the AM-51C Installation Guide for details about the mounting holes, and use a hammer and flat-blade screwdriver to open the knock out holes you prefer to use.
   Fixed Dome series| FD9381 / FD9371 / FD836B /FD8382
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   Fisheye| FE8191 / FE8181

User a hammer and screwdriver to open the knock out holes you prefer to use.

2. Combine the AM-525 and AM-51C by driving 4 included screws.
   

3. For information about pendant pipe installation, please refer to page 6 and the following pages. For camera installation to the AM-51C, refer to its Installation Guide.

Using Other Accessories

6-1. Gooseneck Installation – AM-221
Below is a general, sample procedure using a gooseneck bracket:

1. Route power lines and other cables through the wall and the bracket.

2. Locate the position where you want to install the gooseneck bracket and camera. Drill holes on the wall for securing the bracket and for routing the cables.
   Secure the bracket by hammering anchors into the wall and then fasten screws through it. Drill 10mm holes in diameter and 60mm deep.

3. Attach the mounting adapter to the bracket by rotating it clockwise until it is tightly fastened.
   WARNING:
   When you hammer the threaded anchors into wall, keep the nuts and washers on them in case the top of threaded poles can be deformed during the process.
   

4. Use a hex wrench to secure the mounting adaptor to the gooseneck bracket.

5. When cabling is done, proceed with initial setup such as enabling network access, focus tuning, or zooming. When done, secure the outer dome cover.

The same installation method applies to the AM-212 wall-mount bracket.

6-2. Corner Mount Installation
Below is a general, sample procedure using a Corner mount bracket:

1. Combine the two brackets together using the included nuts and washers.

2. Align the assembled brackets with the desired position. Align screw holes on the brackets against the wall. Drill holes on the wall for securing the bracket and for routing the cables. Hammer anchors into the  wall. Wall anchors are user-supplied.

3. Route power lines and other cables through the included cable gland, conduits (separately purchased), and install the cable gland to the brackets’ through hole in the center.
   

4. Secure corner mount brackets to the wall. Screws are user-supplied.

5. Fill the unused holes on the bracket with the included silicone stoppers.

6. Use the included hex bolts, washers, and nuts to secure the gooseneck to the corner mount bracket.

7. The rest of the mounting procedure is identical to those described in the Gooseneck installation on page 7.

6-3. Pole Mount Installation
Below is a general, sample procedure using a Pole mount bracket:

1. Route power lines and other cables through the included cable gland, pass them through conduits (separately purchased), and install the cable gland to the pole mount bracket.

2. Locate the position where you want to install the pole mount bracket and camera.
   Unwrap the stainless belts, feed them through the openings on the sides of the bracket, and then strap them around the pole. Use a pincer and flat-blade screwdriver to fasten the bracket to the pole.

3. Fill the unused screw holes using the included silicone stoppers.

4. Secure the gooseneck bracket using the included hex bolts, washers, and nuts.
   The rest of the mounting procedure is identical to those described in the Gooseneck installation on page 12.

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