VERKADA CF81-E Outdoor Fisheye Camera User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- Verkada
Table of Contents
CF81-E Outdoor Fisheye Camera
CF81-E Mount
Please see “CF81-E Connect” prior to starting this section
Mount the camera on the wall or ceiling. Try to keep the camera 8 to 10 feet
above the ground.
Use provided T10 Torx security screwdriver to inch loosen the screws and lift
the cover. To remove the mount plate, loosen the mount plate screws with a
Phillips screwdriver and twist the camera counter clockwise. Lift the camera
vertically off the baseplate and set aside. Use the provided ounting template
to mark wall mount holes. For a junction box mount, use the mounting template
to determine the correct hole pattern.
For best night vision, avoid overhangs or obstructions, which may reflect the camera’s IR illumination and reduce the image clarity in night mode.
For a solid material like wood or metal, drill ⅛ inch pilot holes. Drive
mounting screws directlyinto the pilot holes.
For drywall, drill ¼ inch holes. Insert plastic anchors into holes and drive
mounting screws into anchors.
To seal the Ethernet cable, disassemble the cable gland and feed the ethernet
cable through the baseplate throughhole.
To secure the camera, place it over the mount plate screws and twist
clockwise. Tighten the mount plate screws with a Phillips screwdriver.
Gently pull the cable through the through-hole, so it has some slack but will not interfere with the top cover.
To seal the Ethernet cable, disassemble the cable gland and feed the ethernet
cable through the baseplate throughhole.
Too much slack in the Ethernet cable will create top cover installation issues
and risk water leakage.
Firmly tighten using the provided wrench.
CF81-E Secure
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Replace the camera cover and secure it using the provided T10 Torx security
screwdriver.
Please ensure pogo pins are aligned with receiving cavity for connectivity.
CF81-E Grounding
In order to attach the ground cable to the camera, perform the following:
Align a 20AWG or larger grounding cable with a ring terminal and drive an
M4-0.7 x 6mm screw (not included) through the terminal and into the threaded
grounding point on the back of the device as shown on the right.
Attach the other terminal of a grounding cable directly to a circuit breaker,
ground rod or earth ground.
This unit is powered by PoE through a UL Listed ITE.
What’s in the box
What you’ll need
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A working internet connection
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802.3af/802.3at PoE Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch or a PoE injector.
For operation below -20° C, use 802.3at PoE. -
A smartphone or laptop
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A Phillips screwdriver or power drill with a Phillips driver bit
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¼ inch (6.5mm) drill bit for wall anchors
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inch (3mm) drill bit for pilot holes
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3/16 inch (4.5mm) drill bit for machine screws
Caution
Please note:
- Maintenance and repair work must always be carried out by qualified technical personnel. Disconnect power from the unit when performing a maintenance task.
- Wiring methods used for the connection of the equipment to earth shall be in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, and the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, CSA C22.1.
- The product must be installed and protected in a location that is not easily accessible and is away from impacts or heavy vibration.
- The camera is only to be connected to PoE networks without routing to outside plants.
- If powered by a power adapter, the adapter should be properly grounded.
- Please contact certified dealers for power adapters.
CF81-E LED Behavior
| Solid Orange
Camera is on and booting up.| | Flashing Blue
Camera is recording data, but cannot reach the server.
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| Flashing Orange
Camera is updating firmware.| | Solid Blue
Camera is running, connected, and recording data.
CF81-E Connect
Use the provided T10 Torx security screwdriver to loosen the screws and lift
the case of the camera.
Connect the camera to an 802.3af/at Power over Ethernet port on your network.
An orange LED on the camera’s Ethernet port will indicate that it is powered
and booting up. A green LED on the Ethernet port will indicate the camera is
active. Scan the QR code for easy camera registration and setup, or proceed to
verkada.com/start.
After connecting CF81-E to 802.3af/802.3 at Power over Ethernet (PoE) port on
your network, visit verkada.com/start
For detailed installation instructions, visit
verkada.com/support
Please note: To reduce potential safety issues, only use the PoE adapter
provided with the product, a replacement PoE adapter provided by Verkada, or a
PoE adapter purchased as an accessory from Verkada.
Support
Thank you for purchasing a Verkada camera. If for any reason things don’t work
right or you need assistance, please contact us immediately.
Sincerely,
The Verkada Team
verkada.com/support