Installation Guide

Installation

Before installation, decide on a suitable mounting location and plan how you will route wiring back to the power adapter and the home’s router or access point. The camera is typically mounted on an outside wall with power and Ethernet brought to the electrical box from indoors. The power supply will be plugged into an indoor outlet as shown in the diagrams below.

The ideal mounting height for the PoolScout Camera is 7-10 feet off of the ground tilted downward. The Alarm Module must mount close enough to the camera so that the Alarm Cable will reach. Factor in an additional length that will be routed through the back of the Alarm Module.

The final mounting location should allow for a clear view of the entire pool and surrounding area at all times. Do not allow anything such as sunshades, basketball hoops or other pool side objects to block the camera’s view, even temporarily.

The ideal mounting location

• Should provide an unobstructed view of the pool and at least 6 feet of the surrounding area

• Should allow for convenient two way audio with people in the pool area

• Should be 7-10 feet off the ground

• Shouldn’t interfere with its surroundings or be vulnerable to damage

• Should be accessible from the inside of the exterior wall where the PoolScout will be mounted 

• Should allow for the 100 foot ethernet cable to be run from the home network’s access point 

• Should allow for the 100 foot power cable to be run from the power adapter

• Should allow for the alarm module to be mounted less than 3 feet away from the camera

  When satisfied with the proposed mounting location, mark the spot.

Camera Adjustment

The PoolScout Camera will fasten to the supplied electrical box and its mount has a fully articulating hinge. By loosening the locking screws, you can rotate the mount and camera as shown in the diagram below. Loosen the locking screws and roughly position the camera in its intended location.

1. Camera should be rotated to align with the horizon

2. Camera should tilt downward towards pool

3. Camera should view as much of the pool and surrounding area as possible

Mounting

As shown above, an access hole is needed to run the cables that will power and communicate with the PoolScout. An existing outdoor opening may be considered if you can route the cables through from indoors. If not, a hole will need to be drilled. Use a 1⁄2” drill bit and make sure that there are no in-wall pipes or electrical wires in the drill path. Before drilling, fit the electrical box over the previously marked spot. Make sure that it can be centered over the hole and properly fastened to the surface. Also, plan the orientation of the exit fitting and the mounting location of the alarm module before drilling.

Electrical Box

After drilling the access hole, remove the electrical box cover and rear knockout. Center the box over the hole to test fit. Position the exit fitting (used for alarm module wiring) where desired. If satisfied, spread caulk around the outside back of the electrical box, leaving a small space at the bottom for water to run out. Fasten the electrical box using the included hardware. If the hardware is not suitable for the mounting surface, use appropriate hardware purchased separately.

With the cover off, test fit the power splitter cable inside of the electrical box and run the 4 con- ductor end of the alarm cable out of the electrical box exit fitting. This should give you an estimate of where the alarm module can be mounted (within approximately 3 feet of the camera).

Connections inside of the Electrical Box

The connections shown below will be made inside of the electrical box. Refer to the diagram and the following sections in this manual.

Ethernet Cable

Plug one end of the 100’ ethernet cable into a LAN port on the home network’s router or access point. Route the other end to the access hole and into the electrical box. Plug the security cameras with ethernet cables into the camera’s ethernet jack. Because this connection will be housed within the electrical box, the watertight cover on the camera’s ethernet jack can be removed and discarded. You may need to coil up excess cable indoors before permanently installing at the electrical box. When routing is complete, secure the cable along the run using the supplied cable clips.

PoolScout Camera

The PoolScout Camera mounts to the electrical box cover using four stainless steel fasteners into pre-drilled holes. Do not install the box cover and camera until wiring is completed.

Power Cable

Plug the 100’ Power Cable into the power adapter. Find a convenient indoor outlet and position the power adapter in a permanent location close by (do not plug it into the outlet until installation is complete). Run the other end of the 100’ power cable to the access hole and into the back of the electrical box. You may need to coil up excess cable indoors before routing to the electrical box. When routing is complete, secure the cable along the run using the supplied cable clips.

Alarm Cable and Alarm Module Wiring

As shown below, one side of the power splitter will plug into the PoolScout Alarm Cable. The alarm cable power connector will come prewired to the RED and BLK conductors. In addition to the power connector, there are two additional conductors (WHT and YEL) that must be wired to the camera’s alarm connector. With the cover removed, connect the 4 conductors of the alarm cable to the screw terminal block inside of the alarm module as shown below. Route the alarm cable from the back of the alarm module according to the diagram.

Carefully coil excess wire into the electrical box and fasten the cover using the original hardware. The camera can now be mounted onto the electrical box cover.

PoolScout Alarm Module

With the alarm cable connected, you can now mount the alarm module. Mount the alarm in the desired location. If the included hardware is not suitable for the mounting surface, use appropriate hardware purchased separately. Route the alarm cable in manner where it will not get pinched when the alarm module is fastened.