Panasonic Bb Hca10 Installation Guide

							Installation Guide
Ceiling Flush Mount Bracket 
Please read the Operating Instructions included with the camera before proceeding.
Model No.BB-HCA10A
Indoor Use Only
Preparation
1.Confirm the following items are included in the bracket’s packaging.
• Additional pieces can be ordered by calling 1-800-332-5368.
2.You will need the following additional items to install the bracket. Ceiling Flush Mount Bracket
 (1 pc.)Washer (1 pc.)
Order No. XWG4F16VW
Used when securing the safety 
wire to the ceiling.Template (1 pc.)
Order No. PNPD1087Z
Used as a references when 
making a hole in the ceiling. 
Ceiling Mounting Cover (1 pc.)
Order No. PQKL10092Z1
Used when mounting the camera 
on a ceiling.Screw A (1 pc.)
Order No. XTB4+20AFJ
Used to secure the safety wire to 
the ceiling.Screw B (4 pcs.)
Order No. XYN4+F6FJ 
Used to secure the camera 
(3 pcs.) and the safety wire (1 pc.) 
to the bracket.
Safety Wire (1 pc.)
Order No. PQME10080Z
Used to secure the bracket when 
mounting it.Connector Cover (1 pc.)
Order No. PNHX1058Z
Used to protect the cables when 
mounting the camera.Installation Guide 
(this document) (1 pc.)
– 1 anchor bolt and 2 nuts (see step 2 and 6 on page 2)
© Panasonic System Networks Co., Ltd. 2008
PQQX16477YA   KK0108CM1020
Please read this document before using the product, and save this 
document for future reference. 
Panasonic Network Camera Website: 
http://panasonic.net/pcc/ipcam/
for customers in the USA and Puerto Rico
• This document (Installation Guide) explains how to install the BB-HCM527A Network Camera using the Ceiling Flush Mount Bracket, and install the bracket in 
a ceiling.
Abbreviations
• The Ceiling Flush Mount Bracket is referred to as “the bracket” in this document.
• The Network Camera is referred to as “the camera” in this document.
Important Information Regarding Camera Mounting
Please read the following information before mounting the camera. Consult an authorized dealer for mounting.
Caution
• Make sure you attach the safety wire when mounting the bracket and the 
camera on a ceiling to prevent them from falling.
Note
• This product should only be used with the BB-HCM527A Network Camera.
• If using an SD memory card, insert the card before installing the camera in 
the bracket.
• Use screws that are appropriate for the material of ceiling.
• The included screws are for use with wooden ceilings only.
• To ensure that camera images are displayed properly, do not mount the 
bracket on an incline.
• The camera’s MAC address and serial number are printed on the bottom of 
the camera and are needed in order for camera configuration and 
maintenance. Make a note of both of them for before mounting the camera.
• Mounting and cabling instructions described in this document follow 
generally accepted guidelines suitable for residential installations. In some 
areas, commercial and industrial installations are regulated by local or state 
ordinances. For such installations, contact your local building department or 
building inspector for more details.
• Camera images can be viewed in relatively dark areas, however, image 
quality decreases when viewing dark images. We recommend using 
supplemental lighting for best results.
• Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or halogen light may damage the 
camera’s image sensor. Mount the camera appropriately.
• When mounting the camera, make sure to wrap the AC adaptor cord (if used) 
and other cables (external microphone or speaker cable, video cable, etc.) 
around the hooks as shown to ensure secure connections.
• Do not directly touch the lens cover. Clean the lens cover with a dry and soft 
cloth if necessary.
• There must be at least 80 mm (3 1/8 inches) of space above the ceiling board 
where this product will be installed.
• The ceiling board must be no more than 40 mm (1 9/16 inches) thick.• The illustration below is an example of a completed installation, when looking 
at the rear of the camera.
At least 80 mm (3 1/8 inches)
Ceiling board: Max. 40 mm (1 9/16 inches)
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							Mounting the Bracket and the Camera
1.Using the included template as a guide, make a hole (φ 240 mm 
[9 7/16 inches]) in the ceiling.
2.Drive an anchor bolt (not included) into the original ceiling and attach a 
nut (not included) to the bolt.
• Drive the anchor bolt into the original ceiling directly above the center of 
the hole made in step 1.
• The end of the anchor bolt should be 47 mm (1 7/8 inches) above the 
bottom of the ceiling board.
• The bottom of the nut should be 61 mm (2 3/8 inches) above the bottom 
of the ceiling board. 
3.Secure the safety wire to the bracket using screw B (included).
4.Insert the bracket into the hole in the ceiling.
• The camera will face the direction indicated by the arrow on the bracket.
5.Tighten the 3 clamp screws (attached to the bracket) and secure the 
bracket.
• The clamps tighten as the screws are tightened.
6.Secure the bracket by attaching and tightening a nut (not included) to the 
anchor bolt.
7.Secure the safety wire (included with the camera) to the camera using 
screw B (included with the camera) and washer B (included with the 
camera).
• Make sure you attach the safety wire when mounting the camera on a 
ceiling to prevent the camera from falling.8.Align the 2 round protrusions on the camera and the holes on the ceiling 
plate (included with the camera), tighten the screw to secure the ceiling 
plate, then pass the safety wire through the ceiling plate as shown. Make 
sure you do not scratch the lens cover when performing this procedure.
9.Attach the connector cover (included) and connect the necessary cables 
to the camera.
• Align the “ ” of the connector cover with the center of the recessed 
area of the bracket.
• Cut spaces in the connector cover to make room for the cables that will 
be connected to the camera. Cut along the perforated lines. 
10.Attach the camera to the bracket in 3 places using screw B (included).
• Align the arrows on the ceiling plate (included with the camera) and the 
bracket when attaching the camera.
11 .Secure the ceiling mounting cover (included) to the bracket.
1Pass the safety wire through the ceiling mounting cover as shown.
2Align the “ ” marks on the rear of the camera and on the ceiling 
mounting cover.
3Turn the ceiling mounting cover clockwise until the “ ” mark on the rear 
of the camera and the “ ” mark on the ceiling mounting cover are 
aligned as shown.
• Be careful not to nip the cables, cords, etc.
• To remove the ceiling mounting cover, turn it counterclockwise until the 
“ ” mark on the rear of the camera and on the ceiling mounting cover 
are aligned, then lower the ceiling mounting cover.
12.Secure the safety wire to the ceiling.
• Secure the bracket’s safety wire first, using screw A and the washer 
(included with the bracket), then secure the camera’s safety wire, using 
screw A and washer A (both included with the camera).
• Secure the safety wires to the ceiling about 160 mm (6 5/16 inches) 
from the center of the camera.
• Do not drive the screws into a soft material. Drive the screws into a 
secure, 25 mm (1 inch) thick area of the ceiling, such as a crossbeam, 
otherwise the bracket and the camera may fall. If there is no 
crossbeam, place a board on the other side of the ceiling to make sure 
the bracket and the camera are securely mounted.
Specifications
Template
Anchor bolt
Nut
Ceiling board
Bolt is above center of hole61 mm (2 3/8 inches) 47 mm 
(1 7/8 
inches)
Safety wire
Screw B
Clamp screw
Clamp
Ceiling board
Clockwise
Nut
Washer B
(Inside diameter: 2.6 mm [1/8 inches])
Safety wire
Safety wire holeScrew B
(Length: 10 mm [3/8 inches],  
Body diameter: 2.6 mm [1/8 inches])
Operating temperature +0 °C (+32 °F) to +40 °C (+104 °F)
Dimension (W×H×D) About 270 mm (10 5/8 inches) × 77.5 mm 
(3 1/16 inches) × 270 mm (10 5/8 inches)
Weight About 900 g (1.98 lb.)
Holes Screw A (2 pcs.) (Length: 20 mm [13/16 inches],
Body diameter: 4.0 mm [3/16 inches])
Recessed area
Camera direction
Ceiling plate arrow
Washer 
(Inside diameter: 
4.0 mm [3/16 inches])
Screw A
(Length: 20 mm [13/16 inches],
Body diameter: 4.0 mm [3/16 inches]) Washer A 
(Inside diameter: 4.0 mm [3/16 inches])
Screw A 
(Length: 20 mm [13/16 inches],
Body diameter: 4.0 mm [3/16 inches])
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