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| - | ===== Getting started with the outdoor enclosure ===== | + | ====== Getting started with the outdoor enclosure ====== |
| Vizy's outdoor enclosure does an excellent job of keeping Vizy safe and sound through all weather conditions (it's IP66 rated), and it has integrated IR lighting for nighttime use. | Vizy's outdoor enclosure does an excellent job of keeping Vizy safe and sound through all weather conditions (it's IP66 rated), and it has integrated IR lighting for nighttime use. | ||
| - | ==== Mounting Vizy in the enclosure ==== | + | ===== Mounting Vizy in the enclosure ===== |
| To install your Vizy in the outdoor enclosure, you will need the following tools: medium phillips screwdriver, Vizy screwdriver (or small phillips and standard screwdriver), needlenose pliers. | To install your Vizy in the outdoor enclosure, you will need the following tools: medium phillips screwdriver, Vizy screwdriver (or small phillips and standard screwdriver), needlenose pliers. | ||
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| - | === Wide-angle lens === | + | ==== Wide-angle lens ==== |
| If you want to use the wide-angle lens (short lens), start by inserting an M3 fastener in the hole as shown -- don't forget to add the spacer. | If you want to use the wide-angle lens (short lens), start by inserting an M3 fastener in the hole as shown -- don't forget to add the spacer. | ||
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| - | === Zoom lens === | + | ==== Zoom lens ==== |
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| If you want to use the 8-50mm zoom lens, start by inserting an M3 fastener in the 5th hole from the rear of the bracket as shown -- don't forget to add the spacer. | If you want to use the 8-50mm zoom lens, start by inserting an M3 fastener in the 5th hole from the rear of the bracket as shown -- don't forget to add the spacer. | ||
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| - | ==== Wiring things up ==== | + | ===== Wiring things up ===== |
| Included with your outdoor enclosure is a cable for powering the IR light and a button for powering on/off your Vizy while it's in the enclosure. Start by removing the back cap. Use a medium-sized phillips screwdriver to remove the back cap. | Included with your outdoor enclosure is a cable for powering the IR light and a button for powering on/off your Vizy while it's in the enclosure. Start by removing the back cap. Use a medium-sized phillips screwdriver to remove the back cap. | ||
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| - | ==== Testing ==== | + | ===== Testing ===== |
| Before putting everything back together, let's first test to make sure it's all wired up correctly. | Before putting everything back together, let's first test to make sure it's all wired up correctly. | ||
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| - | === Testing the IR light === | + | ==== Testing the IR light ==== |
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| Note, as long as you have your browser pointed at your Vizy, now is a good time to make sure the Vizy's lens is focused. | Note, as long as you have your browser pointed at your Vizy, now is a good time to make sure the Vizy's lens is focused. | ||
| - | === Testing the external button === | + | ==== Testing the external button ==== |
| To test the external button, we first need to enable it. Bring up the **System** menu | To test the external button, we first need to enable it. Bring up the **System** menu | ||
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| If your external button doesn't seem to work, be sure to carefully check the connections, especially those going into the terminal connector. | If your external button doesn't seem to work, be sure to carefully check the connections, especially those going into the terminal connector. | ||
| - | ==== Power over Ethernet ==== | + | ===== Power over Ethernet ===== |
| If you are using the power over Ethernet splitter, go ahead and follow the installation instructions [[wiki:poe_getting_started|here]]. | If you are using the power over Ethernet splitter, go ahead and follow the installation instructions [[wiki:poe_getting_started|here]]. | ||
| - | ==== Final integration ==== | + | ===== Final integration ===== |
| - Start by unplugging the IR cable from the front cap. | - Start by unplugging the IR cable from the front cap. | ||
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| - Use two or three of the cable ties to cinch the wire seal around the wires. \\ {{wiki:image_288.jpg?600}} {{wiki:image_290.jpg?600}} {{wiki:image_291.jpg?600}} | - Use two or three of the cable ties to cinch the wire seal around the wires. \\ {{wiki:image_288.jpg?600}} {{wiki:image_290.jpg?600}} {{wiki:image_291.jpg?600}} | ||
| - | Your Vizy is now snug in its enclosure and safe from the elements. Nice work! :-) You can use the 1/4-20 fastener nut(s) on the bottom of the enclosure to mount your Vizy where/how you would like. | + | Your Vizy is now snug in its enclosure and safe from the elements. Nice work! :-) You can use the 1/4-20 fastener nut(s) on the bottom of the enclosure to mount your Vizy where/how you would like. |
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| + | ===== Simple mounting ideas ===== | ||
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