Panasonic Network Camera BL-C140 BL-C160 Installation Guide

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8Secure the safety wire to the wall using screw A (included) and washer 
L (included).
• When mounting to a hard surface like mortar or concrete, use an anchor to help secure the 
camera to the wall.
• Leave some slack in the safety wire, as shown.
9Connect a LAN cable to the power transfer unit and to the switching 
hub, router, etc.
• The power transfer unit can be fixed in place with 2 pieces from screw A (4 mm x 20 mm 
[3/16 inch x 13/16 inch]).
10Connect the outdoor LAN cable connected to the camera to the power 
transfer unit.
11Connect the AC adaptor to the power transfer unit and plug the other 
end into the power outlet.
• The camera will activate.
Safety wire
Washer L
Screw A
LAN Cable
To router
Hook for AC adaptor
To the power outlet
(For BL-C140CE/BL-C140E
/
BL-C160CE/BL-C160E 
use an AC cord) 
						

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When mounting on a mortar or concrete surface
• Prepare anchors for 4 mm (3/16 inch) diameter screws for mounting.
APlace the flexible stand on the wall where you plan to mount the flexible stand and mark 
the points where you are going to make holes.
BMake holes with an electric drill. Insert anchors (customer-provided) into the holes and 
push them inside the holes with a hammer.
• Mortar walls break easily when drilling. Be careful of pieces of mortar which may become 
loose and fall.
CMount the flexible stand using the screws.
Drill for concrete (in case of tile, use a drill for tile) 
						

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Adjusting Range and Sensitivity
Preventing Sensor Interference (BL-C160 Only)
If objects are interfering with the built-in sensor, use one of the included sensor range caps to cover 
the corresponding area of the sensor.
For Built-in Sensors
Example 1
If there are interfering objects (such as cars) on one side or corner of the screen, attach cap 1 or 2 
to cover the desired area of the sensor.
• In the example below, the object in the upper-left corner of the image may interfere with the 
sensor, therefore, the upper-right corner of the sensor should be blocked using a sensor range 
cap. 
						

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Example 2
If there are interfering objects (such as heat emitting devices) being displayed on both sides of the 
screen, use cap 3 to block the parts of the sensor that are detecting the interfering objects (in this 
case on the left and right-hand sides).
Other interfering object
Heat emitting device 
						

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Adjusting Motion Detection Sensitivity
The sensitivity of the motion detection can be adjusted to match the installation environment.
For more information, see 2.10 Adjusting Motion Detection Sensitivity in the Operating Instructions 
on the CD-ROM. 
						

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Adjusting Sensor Sensitivity (BL-C160 Only)
By adjusting the sensitivity of the built-in sensor, the detection range can change in the following 
ways.
The temperature and other qualities of the camera location may affect the detection range.
For more information, see 2.9 Adjusting Sensor Sensitivity (BL-C160) in the Operating Instructions 
on the CD-ROM.
Temperature: 20 °C (68 °F)
NHigh
• In certain installation setups 
or environments it may be 
necessary to increase sensor 
sensitivity for the camera to 
be operational.
• Increasing sensor sensitivity 
can cause the sensor to make 
inaccurate detections.
NMiddle
NLow
NVery Low
Top View
Detection range
     About 6 m
(19 feet 8 inches)     About 5 m
(16 feet 5 inches)
Top View
     About 5 m
(16 feet 5 inches)
Detection range
Top View
     About 5 m
(16 feet 5 inches)
    About 4 m
(13 feet 1 inch)Detection range
Top View
Detection range
     About 5 m
(16 feet 5 inches)      About 3 m
(9 feet 10 inches) 
						

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Sensor Range Caps (BL-C160 Only)
When there are objects that you do not want to detect with the built-in sensor, a sensor range cap 
can be attached to the camera to control the detection range.
There are 4 sensor range caps: the standard cap (attached at the time of purchase), cap 1, cap 2, 
and cap 3. Each cap blocks detection to various directions and degrees. Caps can be attached at 
45° angles. Select the cap and attachment angle to best suit your needs. See the next page for 
details of each cap’s detection range.
Note
• Keep the sensor-range caps out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
How to Attach Caps
Align the cap’s tab with the notch in the sensor, then insert the cap.
Note
• Incorrectly inserted caps can affect detection capabilities.
How to Remove Caps
Pinch the edge of the cap to lift it up, then remove it.
Ta b
Notch
1. Pinch
2. Remove 
						

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Detection Ranges for the Sensor Range Caps
Sensor range caps can be used to prevent detections when the temperature changes in certain 
areas of the detection range. Differing temperatures will affect how far the sensor can detect within 
the detection range. Confirm the different detection ranges in the following explanations.
Please note that the below figures are a guide to the detection ranges when the Sensor Sensitivity 
is set to “Middle” (see page 26).
Note
• The position of the cap determines the area of the detection range that is blocked.
Sensor Range CapTemperature: 20 °C (68 °F)
Standard cap
(attached at time of purchase)
NIf there are objects that you do not want to be 
detected on the right-hand side of the detection 
range, attach the cap to block the right side.
Attach cap 2 or 1 as shown in the diagram below.
Note
• If there are objects that you do not want 
to be detected on the left-hand side of 
the detection range, attach cap 2, or cap 
1 to the left side. (In this case, the 
detection ranges shown on the right will 
be reversed.)
Cap 2
NTo block detection on both sides of the detention 
range, attach cap 3 as shown below.
Cap 3
Top View
     About 5 m
(16 feet 5 inches)
Detection range


If you want to 
block more of the 
right-hand side 
than with cap 2, 
attach cap 1.
Cap 1 Cap 2
The number is 
shown on the 
side of the cap.
To p  V i e w
     About 5 m
(16 feet 5 inches)
Detection range
Cap 3
To p  V i e w
     About 5 m
(16 feet 5 inches)
Detection range 
						

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Temperature: 0 °C (32 °F)Temperature: 30 °C (86 °F)
     About 6 m
(19 feet 8 inches) Top View
Detection range   About 4 m
(13 feet 1 inch) Top ViewDetection range
     About 6 m
(19 feet 8 inches) Top View
Detection range   About 4 m
(13 feet 1 inch) Top ViewDetection range
     About 6 m
(19 feet 8 inches) Top View
Detection range   About 4 m
(13 feet 1 inch) To p  V i e wDetection range 
						

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Note