Axis drop ceiling mount
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Mark_M
Getting comfortable
A solid backing above the drop ceiling for the camera to screw into.
Fixed cameras are fairly light weight, but add something behind to be sure. A then bit of MDF might be enough to spread the force over a larger area.
My advice before doing any installation is to "test" the location(s). Temporally screw cameras in if you can, trial them for a few days and move them if they don't suit. Then install properly when you're happy with the position.
Fixed cameras are fairly light weight, but add something behind to be sure. A then bit of MDF might be enough to spread the force over a larger area.
My advice before doing any installation is to "test" the location(s). Temporally screw cameras in if you can, trial them for a few days and move them if they don't suit. Then install properly when you're happy with the position.
Have a look at the UniFi Professional Mounting System
It's about 8" in diameter and mounts to the T-bar. I haven't used but the price is reasonable AND it can be mounted/un-mounted quickly. It includes the flange and 2 T-bar spin-clips. In the install guide below, skip over the UniFi radio part to the actual T-bar stuff beginning on page 12 of the guide.
It's about 8" in diameter and mounts to the T-bar. I haven't used but the price is reasonable AND it can be mounted/un-mounted quickly. It includes the flange and 2 T-bar spin-clips. In the install guide below, skip over the UniFi radio part to the actual T-bar stuff beginning on page 12 of the guide.
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dudemaar
Known around here
I remember I did a job in a dollar store once with drop ceiling and needed some backings, so I grabbed a couple packs of large plastic dinner plates I seen on the shelf 
. They actually worked great. Drilled a 1 inch hole in the centre and mount cam.
. They actually worked great. Drilled a 1 inch hole in the centre and mount cam.
I think the MDF, dinner plates, etc. and various backings are a great idea (especially the plastic dinner plates), but......
those are for a more permanent mount.
I figured the Ubiquiti mount with T-bar clips might help you temporarily mount the cam, see how it works at that location, un-mount it with no damage or holes drilled, re-locate and when satisfied with the location, go with the backing (MDF, dinner plates, etc,) ...that's when you drill the holes in the drop-in ceiling tile.
You'd only need one, as it would be used to decide where all the cams are to be mounted permanently as you move it from location-to-location on a trial basis.
Just a thought....
those are for a more permanent mount.
I figured the Ubiquiti mount with T-bar clips might help you temporarily mount the cam, see how it works at that location, un-mount it with no damage or holes drilled, re-locate and when satisfied with the location, go with the backing (MDF, dinner plates, etc,) ...that's when you drill the holes in the drop-in ceiling tile.
You'd only need one, as it would be used to decide where all the cams are to be mounted permanently as you move it from location-to-location on a trial basis.
Just a thought....
I used #8 bolts, oversized washers, and wing nuts at my last drop ceiling job and it worked really well. Old cameras installed by another company had the bolts and wing nuts. I added the washers just to disperse wait a little. They didn't need it, but thought it was a cheap addition.