D-Link SECURICAM DCS-6511 User manual
This document will guide you through the
basic installation process for your new
D-Link Network Camera.
DCS-6511
Documentation also available on
CD and via the D-Link Website
Quick Installation Guide
Full HD Day & Night Vandal-Proof Fixed Dome Network Camera
Quick Installation Guide
Installationsanleitung
Guide d’installation
Guía de instalación
Guida di Installazione
Краткое руководство по установке
Guia de Instalação Rápida
快速安裝指南
Petunjuk Pemasangan Cepat
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Quick Installation Guide
This installation guide provides basic instructions for installing the DCS-6511. For
additional information about how to use the camera, please see the User Manual
which is available on the CD included in this package or from the D-Link support
website.
Package Contents
DCS-6511 Full HD Day & Night Vandal-Proof Fixed Dome Network Camera
Ethernet Cable
Extension Adapter
Mounting Plate and Screws
Sun Shield
Side Cover
Alignment Sticker
Manual and Software on CD-ROM
Quick Installation Guide
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Safety Notice:
Installation and servicing should be done by certified technicians so as to conform
to all local codes and prevent voiding your warranty.
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Hardware Overview
1IR LEDs Provide illumination for low-light environments.
2Tilt Lock Screw Can be loosened to adjust the camera's tilt angle.
3Camera Lens Camera lens to record video of the surrounding area.
4Power/Status
LED Indicates the camera's current status.
5Light Sensor Measures lighting conditions and switches between day and
night mode accordingly.
6Horizontal Lock
Screw
Can be loosened to adjust the horizontal rotation of the
camera.
7microSD Card
Slot
Accepts a microSD card for onboard storage of snapshots and
video.
8Ethernet Jack Connects to an RJ45 Ethernet port. Can be used with PoE to
provide power to the camera.
9Cable Channels Allow cables to exit the camera from the back or side.
10 Cable Harness
Port
Connects to the optional cable harness for DI/DO, audio, and
power connectors.
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11 Cable Harness
Connector
Connects to the DCS-6511. For more details on connecting the
A/V cable, refer to the User Manual.
12 DI/DO
Connector
I/O connectors for external devices.
(12 V DC output not supported for the DCS-6511)
13 Reset Button Press and hold the button for 10 seconds to reset the camera
back to the factory default settings.
14 24 V Power
Connector Not supported for the DCS-6511.
15 Power
Connector Power connector for a 12 V DC power adapter (not included).
16 Audio Out
(Green) Connects to a speaker.
17 Audio In
(Red) Connects to a microphone.
18 BNC Connector Not supported for the DCS-6511.
Optional Cable Harness (not included)
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Connecting the Optional Cable Harness
Remove the sun shield by lifting it off of the camera.
Use the included security wrench to remove the 4
screws from the top of the camera, then remove the
camera cover.
Remove a waterproofing plug from the side or bottom
of the camera depending on how you want the cables
to exit the camera.
Connect the camera connector to the camera.
Reattach the camera cover using the security wrench
to tighten the 3 screws, and reattach the sun shield.
Push the camera connector and cable through the
hole, and insert the cable's waterproofing plug.
Make sure the plug is inserted properly to ensure a
good seal.
For side cable exit:
Attach the side cover via the provided screws.
Slide the cover over the cable ports.
For bottom cable exit:
Attach the protective side cover via the provided
screws.
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microSD Card Installation
Remove the sun shield by lifting it off of the camera.
Use the included security wrench to remove the 4
screws from the top of the camera, then remove the
camera cover.
Insert the microSD card with the gold contacts facing
the outside of the camera. To eject the microSD card,
push the card into the slot.
Reattach the camera cover using the security wrench
to tighten the 4 screws, and reattach the sun shield.
Mounting the Camera on the Ceiling
Locate a suitable position on the ceiling that is capable
of supporting the weight of the camera. Attach the
alignment sticker to the ceiling or wall.
Align the mounting plate to the drilled holes in the
ceiling surface then tighten the screws.
Align the camera to the mounting plate and screw the
camera body to the plate tightly.
Adjust the Camera’s Lens gimbal; Turn the lens module left and right, up and down
and the orientation until the desired position is achieved. Tighten the pan, tile and
the adjustment screw once completed.
Adjusting the Camera's Lens
Ceiling
Wire hole
Drill hole
Drill holeDrill hole
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Installing the Pendant Mount (Optional)
Attach the mounting plate to the bracket cap using the
three included screws.
Locate a suitable position on the ceiling for a 34 mm
(+2 / -0 mm) hole to be cut. Use the included template
to mark and cut the mounting holes.
Locate a suitable position on the ceiling for a 34 mm
(+2 / -0 mm) hole to be cut. Use the included template
to mark and cut the wiring hole.
Drill four 6 mm holes corresponding to the holes in the
mounting template and insert the plastic anchors into
these holes.
Place the rubber seal between the pendant bracket
and the ceiling to ensure a waterproof seal between
the ceiling and the bracket.
Attach the pendant bracket to the ceiling using the
screws provided.
Attach the bracket cap to the bottom of the pendant
bracket by rotating the cap counterclockwise to tighten
it into place.
Insert the screw into the base of the pendant bracket
at the top of the bracket cap to secure the bracket cap
into place.
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Thread an Ethernet cable and the power cable through
the pendant bracket.
Place the camera body onto the bracket cap and
attach the dome to the base of the camera using the
four long screws and the security screw.
Installing the Right-Angle Mount (Optional)
Attach the mounting plate to the bracket cap using the
included three screws.
Locate a suitable position on the ceiling for a 34 mm
(+2 / -0 mm) hole to be cut. Use the included template
to mark and cut the mounting holes.
Drill four 6 mm holes corresponding to the holes in the
mounting template and insert the plastic anchors into
these holes.
Bracket
Cap
Mounting
Plate
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Connecting the Camera
General Connection Using 12 V DC Power Adapter
(not included)
Connect the Ethernet cable to your network.
Connect your power adapter to the camera's
power connector, then plug in the power
adapter.
Connection with a PoE Switch
Connect the Ethernet cable to your PoE switch
or injector. The Ethernet cable will provide
the camera with both power and a network
connection.
If you have the optional cable harness, you can also
use the following connection method:
Place the rubber seal between the right-angle bracket
and the ceiling to ensure a waterproof seal between
the ceiling and the bracket.
Attach the right-angle bracket to the ceiling using the
screws provided.
Attach the bracket cap to the bottom of the right-angle
bracket by rotating the cap counterclockwise to tighten
it into place.
Insert the screw into the base of the right-angle bracket
at the top of the bracket cap to secure the bracket cap
into place.
Thread an Ethernet cable and the power cable through
the pendant bracket.
Place the camera body onto the bracket cap and
attach the dome to the base of the camera using the
three long screws and the security screw.
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