GV FAE Knowledge

Article ID: GV3-14-08-28-y
Released Date: 08/28/2014



Applied to
GV-VD1530 / 2430 / 2530 / 3430
GV-VD1540 / 2440 / 2540 / 3440 / 5340
GV-VD2540-E / 5340E

Summary
The GeoVision Vandal Proof IP Dome Camera is designed to be waterproof and it adheres to the IP67 standard for dust and water protection. To ensure the camera performs its full capacity against water and dust ingress, adhere to the guidelines below to install the camera’s components properly.

Check Your GeoVision Vandal Proof IP Dome
There are four ways to check if your Vandal Proof IP Dome is completely waterproof.

1. Waterproof the RJ-45 cable
   Make sure the cable seal tightly seals the RJ-45 cable and the cable is not over-pulled. An over-pulled cable may cause water leakage from the space it created with the cable seal.
   
   Thread the RJ-45 cable through the cable seal. Use the supplied the ruler to measure and leave 110 mm from the RJ-45 connector to the rubber. This can avoid excessive cable length and cable buckling inside the camera housing.

   

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2. Waterproof the audio/BNC/power/DIDO cables
   The conduit connector’s plugs prevent water from entering the camera housing. Only remove the plugs you need and thread the audio/BNC/power/DIDO cables through the corresponding hole.

   

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   • Every plug has its designated cable. Only thread the assigned cable to the corresponding hole.

     

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   • Save the removed plugs if you shall need to replug them.

     

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3. Replace the Silica Gel Bag
   The silica gel bag loses its effectiveness when the dry camera is opened. To prevent the lens from fogging up, replace the silica gel bag every time you open the camera and conceal the silica gel bag within 2 minutes of exposing to open air.
   
   For each newly replaced silica gel bag, allow it to absorb moisture for at least 5 hours before operating the camera.

   

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4. Waterproof the camera
   Secure the four screws properly.

   

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