Alarm.com ADC-V516 - Installation Guide

1080p Indoor Wi-Fi Camera (ADC-V516) - Installation Guide
Pre-installation checklist
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ADC-V516 camera (included)
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AC power adapter (included)
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2.4 GHz or 5 GHz Wi-Fi connection to broadband internet (Cable, DSL, or Fiber Optic). For information about
bandwidth requirements, see
What are the internet service and bandwidth requirements for Alarm.com video
devices?
.
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An Alarm.com account with a service package that supports video
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A computer, tablet, or smartphone with Wi-Fi is required if the router does not have the Wi-Fi Protected Setup
(WPS) feature
There are two options for connecting the ADC-V516 to the Internet: Access Point (AP) mode and Wi-Fi Protected Setup
(WPS) mode. Use WPS mode if you have easy access to the customer’s router and the router has the WPS feature
enabled.
Note
: Some Internet Service Providers disable the WPS feature on customer routers. AP mode is the most reliable
wireless method for installing this device.
In the box
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ADC-V516 camera
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Mounting bracket
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Power adapter
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Installation guide
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Wall anchors & screws (x3) (use 3/16" or 5 mm drill bit and in length 23 mm)
Installation
For information about general video installation and maintenance guidelines, see
Video Installation Best Practices
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1.
DC power connector
2.
Friction ball joint
3.
Friction hinge joint
4.
Base
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Reset / WPS button
1.
Rubber pad
2.
Mounting recess
3.
Speaker
4.
Micro SD card slot
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2 Connect the camera to the Wi-Fi network
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AP mode
To ensure a sufficient Wi-Fi signal, complete these steps with the camera near its final location but prior to mounting.
1.
Connect the camera’s AC power adapter and plug it into a non-switched outlet. If the standard power supply is too
short to reach an outlet, see
How do I extend the power supply of a camera?
.
2.
The camera’s LED will begin to blink white. If the LED is not white after 2 minutes, hold down the reset button and
release when the LED begins to blink white (about 6 seconds).
3.
On an Internet-enabled device, connect to the Wi-Fi network
ADC-V516 (XX:XX:XX)
where XX:XX:XX is the last
six characters of the ADC-V516’s MAC address, which is located on the camera or on the packaging.
4.
On the same device, open a web browser and enter
http://v516install
in the URL field. Follow the on-screen
instructions to add the ADC-V516 to the Wi-Fi network. The LED will be solid green when the connection is
complete.
5.
To complete the installation, see
Add the device to the account
.
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3 WPS mode
To ensure a sufficient Wi-Fi signal, complete these steps with the camera near its final location but prior to mounting.
1.
Connect the camera’s AC power adapter and plug it into a non-switched outlet.
2.
Hold down the
Reset
button on the back of the camera and release when the LED begins to blink blue (about 3
seconds).
3.
Activate the WPS mode on the router. The camera will begin to connect to the Wi-Fi network. The LED will be solid
green when the connection is complete.
4.
To complete the installation, see
Add the device to the account
.
Mount the camera in its final location
1.
Bring the ADC-V516 camera, mounting bracket, power adapter, and wall anchors and screws (use a 3/16" or 5
mm drill bit) to the camera's desired location. This location should be near a power outlet and within range of the
Wi-Fi network.
2.
Use the mounting bracket to mark the screw holes on the wall. Drill holes at the marked locations and insert the
wall anchors. Attach the mounting bracket to the wall using the screws provided.
3.
Attach the camera to the mounting bracket.
4.
Connect the camera’s DC power adapter and plug it into an outlet.
5.
Adjust the camera angle as needed using the friction ball joint and hinge joint and ensure the camera is securely
mounted.
Add the device to an account
To add the device to an account using the MobileTech app:
1.
Log in to the MobileTech app.
2.
Select the customer account.
3.
Tap
.
4.
Tap
Video
.
5.
Follow the on-screen instructions to finish adding the camera.
After adding the camera to the account, the camera may now be powered down and installed in its final location using
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4 the included hardware. The camera settings can be configured using the Customer website.
To add the device to an account using the Customer app:
1.
Log in to the Customer app using the customer's username and password.
2.
Tap
.
3.
Tap
Add Device
.
4.
Tap
Video Camera
.
5.
Tap
ADC-V516
.
6.
Follow the on-screen instructions to finish adding the camera.
To add the device to an account using the Customer website:
1.
Using a web browser, enter the following URL:
www.alarm.com/addcamera
. The username and password of the
account are required to log in to the Customer website.
2.
Select the camera from the video device list or enter its MAC address to begin adding the camera. The MAC
address is located on the bottom of the device or on the packaging.
3.
Follow the on-screen instructions to finish adding the camera.
Status light guide
LED pattern
Description
Off
Power off
Solid green
Connected to Alarm.com
Blinking green
Local network connection
Blinking red and green
Reverting to factory default settings
Blinking red
Power on, camera booting
Solid red
No local or Internet connection
Blinking blue
WPS mode
Blinking white
Wi-Fi Access Point mode
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5 Troubleshooting
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If there are issues connecting the camera to the account, power cycle the camera and try again.
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If issues persist, press and hold the
Reset
button located on the bottom of the camera until the LED is blinking
green and red (about 15 seconds), then release the button. The camera will reboot with factory default settings.
Important
: If the camera was previously installed to an Alarm.com account, it will need to be deleted before it can be
installed again.
Notices
IFT
1.
IFT #: JOALAD25-33088
2.
La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones: (1) es posible que este equipo o
dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial y (2) este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia,
incluyendo la que pueda causar su operación no deseada.
FCC
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
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This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This device is restricted to indoor use.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment
should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
ISED
This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic
Development Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1.
This device may not cause interference.
2.
This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation,
Scienceset Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
1.
L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
2.
L’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en
compromettre le fonctionnement.
This device is restricted to indoor use.
IC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm
between the radiator & your body.
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non
contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de
20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.
Canada ICES-003 (B) / NMB-003 (B)
EU Declaration of Conformity statement
Hereby, Alarm.com Incorporated declares that the radio equipment type ADC-V516 is in compliance with Directive 2014/
53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address:
https://www.alarm.com/about/international/eu-red
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