Outdoor Mounts
FAQ
Outdoor Pan, Tilt and Zoom Cameras
PTZOptics cameras are rated for indoor use, but with Dotworkz professional outdoor camera enclosures you can take your broadcast-quality cameras into the great outdoors. If you only need to mount your camera indoors, check out our PTZ camera mounts here. Using the Dotworkz camera enclosure solutions, PTZOptics can now offer vandal-proof, IP68 rated, outdoor enclosures we can verify work for many scenarios. These enclosures are weathertight and designed for a variety of outdoor installations. You can choose from simple vandal-proof enclosures ideal for protecting your cameras from rain or more advanced enclosures with built-in heater and blower systems. Heater and blower systems can eliminate fog and condensation that can accumulate on enclosure lenses during changing seasons and various weather patterns.
PTZ Camera Enclosure Options
The first model supported by PTZOptics cameras is called the PTZO-BASE. This enclosure is generally recommended for indoor use OR temporary outdoor use. This enclosure is ideal for areas where you want to keep the cameras safe from flying objects or potential vandalism. A perfect example would be a school gymnasium. It is also ideal for outdoor setups where you want to keep your cameras protected from potential rain or snow during an event but do not need to permanently install them in an outside location. The second model recommended for use with PTZOptics cameras is the PTZO-HB. Both enclosure models are designed to mount the cameras safely and securely for the PTZOptics SDI, NDI, and of course the USB cameras.
Enclosure Installation Notes:
The first thing you should do when unpacking your Dotworkz enclosure is to read through the included manual. Once you have read through the included manual you can open up the enclosure using a standard Phillips head screwdriver or electric drill. You will notice on the side of each unit that there is a weather-tight cable pathway you can use to extend Ethernet, SDI, and other cables through to connect to your camera. Once you have decided which cables you want to bring into your enclosure and you can start by pulling the wires through this weathertight port.
Next, you can mount your PTZOptics camera to the black camera bracket using the center hole with the included quarter-twenty screw and a single washer. The PTZOptics cameras require 2” of spacing for optimal fit and operation. Use one 1.5” and one .5” standoff screws to create the 2 inches of spacing between the enclosure and the bracket. You will need to create four of these with the included hardware and insert them into the designated holes inside the enclosure. Next you can mount your camera attached the mounting bracket into these holes. Once your camera is firmly mounted inside the enclosure you can connect the cables you have into your camera. Before closing the enclosure make sure everything is working properly. Once you have confirmed all cabling is working you can close your enclosure using the Philips head screwdriver or electric drill you used to open the unit.
**If you are installing the camera outdoors with a heater blower unit, you will need to determine how you will power it. The enclosures can be powered with 110-220 VAC or low voltage 24 VAC / VDC. Inside the PTZO-HB unit, you will find a step-down voltage to power the PTZOptics cameras via the 12V power port. You can also power PTZOptics NDI and SDI cameras with an ethernet cable connected to power over ethernet switch.
Outdoor Enclosures for ZCams
The PTZOptics ZCam camera models can also be installed outdoors using the “Evertech Security Surveillance Outdoor Camera Housing with Bracket and Built in Heater-Blower“. This outdoor camera housing unit is a perfect fit for our Variable Lens, 12X and 20X ZCam camera models. This outdoor camera enclosure includes a Heater/Blower system to keep the glass and camera lens from fogging due to changing temperatures. When you select an outdoor enclosure it’s important to carefully consider the electrical requirements for your outdoor installation.
Please Note: PTZOptics will not take responsibility for the improper installation of this mounting hardware. If you are unsure how to install a camera with this mounting hardware yourself, please seek out the help of a certified professional by emailing [email protected].
