IPC-T54IR-ZE S3 Wall Mounting - Direct or Bracket?

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Hi all!

So I'm awaiting delivery of an order from Andy. Two of the cameras are IPC-T54IR-ZE S3, which will be mounted to a brick gable wall, with the lens of the cameras orientated as per the enclosed images. Can they be mounted direct, flat to the wall, and if so can the body / lens be adjusted to orientate the lens as required? Or should I use a wall mount, like the PFB203W, or something similar? I will be drilling directly through the wall for the cable, which will enter the loft / attic space.

Thanks!

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You can mount it vertical or horizontal. You will be able to angle it from either position.

Junction box is only needed if you don't have the ability to shove the pigtail into the wall or in the soffit.
 
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@wittaj Thank you again. I aim to insert the pigtail directly through the wall, just need to go out & buy a suitably sized SDS drill bit! How are they for waterproofing when mounted directly? I had planned on cutting some 3mm EPDM foam rubber sheet I have into a circle to mount behind the camera, which will compress and create a seal on tightening the mounting screws?
 
You will need 1/8" hole for the cable if using a mount or a 7/8" hole to fit the connector into, if you use a PFA203 or 205 they look a lot better than a direct mount or a PFA130 on a flat wall.
 
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At a minimum you will want to add dielectric grease to the connection. Then add the water resistant connector. Many here will then use self-fusing tape over that.

Try to angle the drill bit so that the opening goes up slightly to help prevent water from getting in and making camp.
 
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OK - I need to decide whether to use a junction box or not. Do you know what the difference is between the PFB203, PFB204 and PFB205?

I have some silicone grease, not sure if this is the same as dielectric grease? I also have some self-amalgamating tape.
 
When I started out with IP cams, I drilled big holes to fit pigtails through.
Have learned better since and now always use a junction box so as to need much smaller penetrations. Smaller holes = easier to water tight seal holes.
 
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I'd go with the PFB203. No big hole all the way through your brick, more simple mounting with the bracket (two small-ish Tapcon screws into mortar, takes no time to drill and easy to repair if you decide to move things), and looks cleaner I think.
 
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Forgive my ignorance - how are the T54IR-ZE-S3 terminated, and how does one make the connection to the NVR cable to the camera inside the junction box?
 
It comes wired with a cable to a female weather-resistant RJ45 socket at the end. You'll add a male RJ45 to your premise wiring (and the other side of the weather resistant coupling). Plug together. As above, add some dielectric grease and tape things up well.
 
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jmcu said:
You will need 1/8" hole for the cable if using a mount or a 7/8" hole to fit the connector into, if you use a PFA203 or 205 they look a lot better than a direct mount or a PFA130 on a flat wall.
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??? "1/8" hole for the cable" ???

Are you sure about that? I've never run across an Ethernet cable smaller than 1/4" diameter, more commonly closer to 5/16" (or a more comfortable pass-through fit is 3/8" hole).
 
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So I also need some cable, RJ45s and a crimp tool? Are there any specific cable & RJ45 recommendations? I'm guessing the cams will be around 5 metres from the NVR.
 
Go for the pull through style plugs. I switched to them and it is SO much easiest to make good terminations than the old style plugs. This set is a good starter.
1. Practice by making some short cables. Don't do your first termination on an actual, long run, while standing on a ladder.
2. Strip off good 3 to 4 cm of jacket. A bit longer on the wires makes it easier to unwind and arrange in correct order.
3. Cut wires off at about 45 degree angle after you have them arranged. That lets them feed into plug sequentially rather than at same time.
4. Use SAME arrangement on both ends of your cables. I use "B" termination on all my cable terminations. The color code / order is shown right on the crimper (viewed from side without lock lever)
 
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@guykuo Many thanks for that. I'm in the UK, but I've found that exact tool on Amazon UK. Great tips with regards making up the terminations!
I had thought of buying some ready made ethernet cables, and cutting one end off to self-terminate. Failing that, I will look at some unterminated cable. Are there any special recommendations - Cat5e, Cat6? I will obviously look to get some good quality cable.
 
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