How to connect an Alarm device or Audio device to an Omada Camera

Contents

Objective

Requirements

Introduction

Configuration

Conclusion

Objective

This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to connect an Alarm device or Audio device to an Omada Camera

Requirements

• Omada Camera (with an alarm/audio interface)

Introduction

This article applies to Omada cameras equipped with an alarm and audio interface. Commonly used external alarms and audio equipment include:

Configuration

Before configuring the external alarm or audio device, connect the included terminal block to the corresponding alarm or audio interface on the camera.

Connect the Audio In device (using a microphone as an example)

For Three-wire system microphone for CCTV camera, please refer to the following diagram for the connection:

Microphone with RCA connector

Some microphones have dedicated interfaces for power and audio, which are pre-made connectors. Please refer to the following diagram for the connection:

Connect the Audio Out device (using a speaker as an example)

Please refer to the following diagram for the connection:

Connect the Alarm In device (using a smoke sensor as an example)

When an external alarm device detects an abnormal situation, it sends a signal to notify the camera, which then takes immediate measures to address the issue. There are various types of commonly used external detectors, such as sensors for sound, infrared, smoke, etc., which are connected to the Alarm In port of the device. Using a smoke sensor as an example, the connection diagram is as follows:

Connect the Alarm Out device (using a buzzer as an example)

Omada devices can trigger alarms through external devices, such as alarm lights, sirens, and buzzers. These alarm devices are connected to the camera’s Alarm Out port. Using a buzzer as an example, the connection diagram is as follows:

Conclusion

With the steps above, you have successfully connected an Alarm device or Audio device to an Omada Camera.

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