Application Note

Videotec Verso Outdoor Housing

Videotec Verso Outdoor Housing

Application Note

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION

IP RATING DEFINITION

INSTALLATION

2.1

IP Rating Considerations

2.2

Ambient Temperature Considerations

2.3

Brackets

2.4

Pole and Corner mount adapters

2.5

Electrical installation

2.6

Power supply and other accessories

TABLES AND PICTURES

3.1

IP Rating and Accessories

3.2

IP Rating Quick Reference

3.3

Part Numbers UPC codes

3.4

Product Descriptions

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3.5

Pictures

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Introduction
Videotec Verso Outdoor Housing (VT Verso Housing HPV 42K1A000) gives our customers a
way to mount the AXIS 211 Network Camera outdoors or in otherwise adverse conditions, i.e.
in humid, cold, dusty environments.
The innovative and stylish housing is designed to simplify installation and servicing, as well as
provide total protection against all environmental conditions. The housings side opening makes
access to the camera, kens and all its connections easy.
Entirely manufactured from the newest, most resistant technopolymer, the housing has IK10
impact resistance to protect against vandalism, IP66*-class protection against dust and heavy
rain, as well as protection from UV rays. It enables the AXIS 211 Network Camera to operate in
temperatures ranging from -20 C to 45 C.
A wide range of accessories is available, including sunshield, heater kit, blower/filter kit,
various mounting brackets and camera power supply. These accessories are supplied as a simple
plug-in kit for easy installation.

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1 IP Rating Definition
IP ratings are a classification used to express the degree of protection from dust and
water penetration into the housing.

1st Digit
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
2nd Digit
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

IP stands for Ingress Protection

The ratings first digit e.g. IP66 relates to the ingress protection against dust (6
means dust tight, see the table below)
The second digit e.g. IP66 relates to the ingress protection against water (6
means protected against heavy water jets, see the table below)

Protection against solid objects

Description
Definition
Non-protected
No special protection
Protected against solid objects greater than 50 mm
A large surface of the body such as the hand (no
protection against deliberate access). Solid
objects exceeding 50mm diameter
Protected against solid objects greater than 12 mm
Fingers or other objects not exceeding 80 mm in
length. Solid objects exceeding 12 mm diameter
Protected against solid objects greater than 2.5 mm
Tools, wires, etc of diameter or thickness greater
than 2.5 mm. Solid objects exceeding 2.5 mm
diameter.
Protected against solid objects greater than 1.0 mm
Wires or strips of thickness greater than 1.0 mm.
Solid objects exceeding 1.0 mm
Dust protected
Ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust
does not enter in sufficient quantity to interfere
with satisfactory operation of the equipment
Dust-tight
No ingress of dust
Protection against solid liquids
Description
Definition
Non-protected
No special protection
Protected against dripping water
Dripping water (vertically falling drops)
Protected against dripping water when tilted up to 15
Vertically dripping water shall have no harmful
effect when the enclosure is tilted at any angle up
to 15 from its normal position
Protected against spraying water
Water falling as spray at an angle up to 60 from
the vertical shall have no harmful effect
Protected against splashing water
Water splashed against the enclosure from any
direction shall have no harmful effect
Protected against water jets
Water projected from a nozzle against the
enclosure from any direction shall have no
harmful effect
Protected against heavy seas
Water from heavy seas or water projected in
powerful jets shall not enter the enclosure in
harmful quantities
Protected against the effects of immersion
Ingress of water in a harmful quantity shall not
be possible when the enclosure is immersed in
water under defined conditions of pressure and
time
Protected against submersion
The equipment is suitable for continuous
submersion in water under conditions, which
shall be specified by the manufacturer

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2 Installation
2.1

IP Rating Considerations

The Verso housing has an IP rating of IP66 or IP54 depending on which

accessories and brackets are used.
In general, an IP54 housing offers protection from all normal weather condition
(rain, snow, wind etc.) and is sufficient for most installations.
If the housing is to be installed in an offshore location (e.g. ships, oil rigs) or in
very dusty environments (e.g. manufacturing plants, factory floors), it is
recommended that the housing and accessories are configured in such a way that
the Verso housing retains its IP66 rating.
Section 3.1 contains a list of the effects various accessories have on the IP rating
of the Verso housing.

2.2

Ambient Temperature Considerations

As a general rule, the listed maximum ambient temperature for most housings on
the market assumes that a standard CCTV camera rather than a network camera is
used together with the housing.
What is important to take into consideration when buying and installing a housing
with a network camera is that a network camera will produce more heat (mainly
due to the increased power needed to process the images into a compressed
format) than a standard CCTV camera. This extra heat will affect the maximum
ambient temperature that the housing can be installed in. For instance, the Verso
outdoor housing has a listed maximum ambient temperature of 50 C again
assuming it is used with a standard CCTV camera. When used with the AXIS 211
Network Camera, the maximum ambient temperature decreases to 40 C due to
the extra heat produced by the network camera.

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To help the housing cope with this extra heat, it is possible to install the optional
0217-131 VT BLOWER KIT WITH AIR FILTER OHPVCF1 combination. This
will increase the maximum ambient temperature by 5 C to 45 C when using the
Verso together with the AXIS 211 Network Camera. The downside of using this
accessory is that the IP rating is lowered because of the openings, which are
needed to vent outside air into the housing to cool it. (See 3.1 for more details)
When installing a network camera in an outdoor housing, it is also important to
avoid placing the housing in a location where the housing is exposed to direct
sunlight for many hours a day. Direct sunlight will add a significant amount of
heat to the housing and this can cause the network camera to malfunction. If the
Verso is installed in direct sunlight, the maximum ambient temperature of the
Verso housing together with the AXIS 211 is decreased by approximately 10 to
15 C (i.e. maximum ambient temperature is 25 to 30 C when placed in direct
sunlight).

2.3

Brackets

The Verso outdoor housing offers several different brackets for different
mounting options on walls, ceilings, columns etc. They can be divided into two
groups: with and without internal cable channel.
The benefit of using a bracket with internal cable channel is that the cable is
protected and hidden away from view. This can be both aesthetically pleasing and
helpful in protecting the installation from vandalism. (An exposed cable can be
easily pulled or cut.) The down side of using brackets with internal cable channels
is that the IP rating is decreased (see 3.1 for further information). Brackets
without internal cable channel leave the cables exposed but retains the higher IP66
rating.

2.4

Pole and Corner mount adapters

The 0217-081 VT POLE MOUNT ADAPTER WSFPA and the

0217-10 VT CORNER MOUNT WCWA are available if the installation requires
the housing to be mounted on a pole or in a corner. These adapters are used as a
mounting point for a normal wall bracket. The pole and corner mount adapters are
compatible with the following brackets:
Part No

Product Name

0217-021

VT WALLBRACKET BALLJOINT WBJA

0217-031

VT WALLBRACKET INTERNA CABLE WBOVA1

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Electrical installation

Since the housing heater and optional 0217-011 VT POWER SUPPLY OHEPS19
run on mains power (230VAC), it is recommended that a licensed electrician is
consulted to ensure that the electrical installation meets local laws and regulations.

2.6

Power supply and other accessories

2.6.1

0217-011 VT POWER SUPPLY OHEPS19

This 12 V DC power supply is specifically designed to be easily mounted

internally in the Verso housing and is suitable for powering the AXIS 211
Network Camera.
Important: This power supply cannot be used to power the AXIS 2120 or
2420 Network Cameras.
2.6.2

0217-121 VT WATERPROOF JUNCTIONBOX OHEGB

This waterproof junction box can be used to install and protect wireless
devices, routers, wiring harnesses and other auxiliary equipment that are
required by the application. The junction box is waterproof to IP55 and
comes equipped with four PG9 cable glands.

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3 Tables and Pictures

3.1

IP Rating and Accessories

Below is a summary of the effects on the IP rating and maximum ambient

temperature when installing the following accessories:

Part No

Accessory

IP Rating

Ambient
Temperature
Range

0217-021

VT WALLBRACKET BALLJOINT WBJA

IP66

-20 C 40 C

0217-041

VT CEILING BRACKET BALL JOINT WCM3A

IP66

-20 C 40 C

0217-061

VT CEILING BRACKET BALL JOINT WCM5A

IP66

-20 C 40 C

0217-071

VT COLUMN MOUNT BALL JOINT WFWCA

IP66

-20 C 40 C

0217-051

VT CEILING BRACKET INT CABLE WCM4A

IP54

-20 C 40 C

0217-031

VT WALLBRACKET INTERNA CABLE WBOVA1

IP54

-20 C 40 C

0217-111

VT WALL BRACKET JUNCTIONBOX WBOV3A1

IP54

-20 C 40 C

0217-131

VT BLOWER KIT WITH AIR FILTER OHPVCF1

IP54

-20 C 45 C

3.2

IP Rating Quick Reference

IP66

IP54

The housing is completely protected from dust The housing is protected from dust and water
and strong jets of water from any direction. spray from any direction. Protected from rain,
Suitable for ship or offshore applications.
snow and other normal outdoor conditions.

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Part Numbers UPC codes

Part No

Product Name

Country

UPC

0217-001

VT VERSO HOUSING HPV42K1A000

EUR/UK

667026007736

0217-011

VT POWER SUPPLY OHEPS19

EUR/UK

667026007743

0217-021

VT WALLBRACKET BALLJOINT WBJA

EUR/UK

667026007750

0217-031 VT WALLBRACKET INTERNA CABLE WBOVA1 EUR/UK

667026007767

0217-041

VT CEILING BRACKET BALL JOINT WCM3A

EUR/UK

667026007774

0217-051

VT CEILING BRACKET INT CABLE WCM4A

EUR/UK

667026007781

0217-061

VT CEILING BRACKET BALL JOINT WCM5A

EUR/UK

667026007798

0217-071

VT COLUMN MOUNT BALL JOINT WFWCA

EUR/UK

667026007804

0217-081

VT POLE MOUNT ADAPTER WSFPA

EUR/UK

667026007811

0217-091

VT WALL BRACKET ADAPTER PLATE WCPA

EUR/UK

667026007828

0217-101

VT CORNER MOUNT WCWA

EUR/UK

667026007835

0217-111 VT WALL BRACKET JUNCTIONBOX WBOV3A1 EUR/UK

667026007842

0217-121

VT WATERPROOFJUNCTION BOX OHEGB

EUR/UK

667026007859

0217-131

VT BLOWER KIT WITH AIR FILTER OHPVCF1

EUR/UK

667026007866

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Part No
0217-001

0217-011

0217-021
0217-031
0217-041
0217-051
0217-061
0217-071

0217-081

0217-091

0217-101

0217-111
0217-121

0217-131

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Product Descriptions
Product Name

Description

Product Line: Verso

Polycarbonate outdoor camera housing with sunshield Input:
VT VERSO HOUSING HPV42K1A000
100VAC-230VAC
Color: White
Wide range power supply
For use with: Videotec HPV42K1A000 (Axis 0217-001)
Input: 110VAC-230VAC
VT POWER SUPPLY OHEPS19
Output: 12 VDC / 1A
Color: Black
This power supply is mounted internally in the HPV42K1A000
(AXIS 0217-001) to power the camera.
Wall bracket with ball joint
VT WALLBRACKET BALLJOINT WBJA
For use with: Videotec HPV42K1A000 (AXIS 0217-001)
Color: White
Wall bracket with internal cable channel
VT WALLBRACKET INTERNAL CABLE
For use with: Videotec HPV42K1A000 (AXIS 0217-001)
WBOVA1
Color: White
Ceiling bracket with ball joint
VT CEILING BRACKET BALL JOINT WCM3A
For use with: Videotec HPV42K1A000 (AXIS 0217-001)
Color: White
Ceiling bracket with internal cable channel
VT CEILING BRACKET INT CABLE WCM4A
For use with: Videotec HPV42K1A000 (AXIS 0217-001)
Color: White
Ceiling bracket with ball joint
VT CEILING BRACKET BALL JOINT WCM5A
For use with: Videotec HPV42K1A000 (AXIS 0217-001)
Color: White
Column mount with ball joint
VT COLUMN MOUNT BALL JOINT WFWCA
For use with: Videotec HPV42K1A000 (AXIS 0217-001)
Color: White
Pole mount adapter
For use with: Videotec WBJA, WBOVA1 (Axis 0217-021,
VT POLE MOUNT ADAPTER WSFPA
0217-031)
Color: White
Wall bracket adapter plate
For use with: Videotec WBJA, WBOVA1 (Axis 0217-021,
VT WALL BRACKET ADAPTER PLATE WCPA
0217-031)
Color: White
Corner mount
For use with: Videotec WBJA, WBOVA1 (Axis 0217-021,
VT CORNER MOUNT WCWA
0217-031)
Color: White
Wall bracket (WBOVA1), adapter plate (WCPA) and integrated
junction box with internal cable channel.
VT WALL BRACKET JUNCTIONBOX WBOV3A1
For use with: Videotec HPV42K1A000 (AXIS 0217-001)
Color: White
Water proof junction box
VT WATERPROOFJUNCTION BOX OHEGB
Color: White
Blower kit with thermostat and air filter
Will lower the internal temperature of the Videotec
HPV42K1A000 (AXIS 0217-001) with approximately 10
VT BLOWER KIT WITH AIR FILTER OHPVCF1
degrees Celsius
For use with: Videotec HPV42K1A000 (AXIS 0217-001)
Input voltage: 12V DC
Power usage: 4W

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Pictures

Note: Image size does not reflect actual size of products

Part No

Product Name

0217-001

VT VERSO HOUSING HPV42K1A000

0217-011

VT POWER SUPPLY OHEPS19

0217-021

VT WALLBRACKET BALLJOINT WBJA

0217-031

VT WALLBRACKET INTERNAL CABLE WBOVA1

0217-041

VT CEILING BRACKET BALL JOINT WCM3A

0217-051

VT CEILING BRACKET INT CABLE WCM4A

0217-061

VT CEILING BRACKET BALL JOINT WCM5A

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Part No

Product Name

0217-071

VT COLUMN MOUNT BALL JOINT WFWCA

0217-081

VT POLE MOUNT ADAPTER WSFPA

0217-091

VT WALL BRACKET ADAPTER PLATE WCPA

0217-101

VT CORNER MOUNT WCWA

0217-111

VT WALL BRACKET JUNCTIONBOX WBOV3A1

0217-121

VT WATERPROOFJUNCTION BOX OHEGB

0217-131

VT BLOWER KIT WITH AIR FILTER OHPVCF1

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