Chapter 2 Camera Installation

Connecting a Waterproof Ethernet Cable

Connecting a Waterproof Ethernet Cable

To connect the 6400 IP camera to an Ethernet cable with a waterproof connection, perform the following steps.

Procedure

Step 1 Disassemble the components of the waterproof connector into its individual components as shown below.

Sealing Nut (A)

Seal (B)

Screw Nut (C)

Housing (D)

Gasket (E)

Step 2 Strip about 1/2 inch (12 mm) of the sheath off the end of an Ethernet cable.

1/2 in. (12 mm)

Step 3 Insert the housing (D) into the screw nut (C).

(C)(D)

Step 4 Insert the seal (B) into the housing (D).

(B)

Step 5 Insert the stripped Ethernet cable through the sealing nut (A) and the housing (D).

(A)

Step 6 Clamp the cable with an RJ45 plug.

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6400 specifications

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