Valkyrie handling recommendations
- Gisela Roberts
- Dev Ops
- Andy Roberts (Deactivated)
Before you unbox your new camera, learn the right way to lift and carry it, and maintain its IP65-rated protection.
Although Valkyrie cameras are IP65-rated, the other components of your Valkyrie system (switches, Locks, other cameras, etc) may not be, so ensure that these components are not exposed to unsuitable environmental conditions.
Carry your camera correctly
Always use the grip point at the top of the camera to pick up your Valkyrie camera (as illustrated, right).
Do not pick up the camera in any other way, such as by the lens.
Maintain your camera's IP65-rated protection
If you need to remove the IP65 cable cap that protects the connection between the Ethernet cable and the camera, ensure that you remove and replace the cap correctly (see Remove and replace IP65 cable cap).
To adjust the focus, aperture, or zoom, you must remove the IP65 lens cover. To maintain your camera's IP65-rated protection, ensure that you remove and replace the lens cover correctly (see Set camera focus and aperture, steps 2 and 9).
To ensure the lens remains free from dirt and other contaminants and that the camera remains IP65-rated, keep the lens cover in position over the lens after installation.
If the lens cover and IP65 cable cap are not fitted or are incorrectly fitted, the camera is no longer IP65-rated.
Warning: If the cameras are mounted where they may fall and injure people or damage equipment, tether them to their mounts with safety bonds (see Tether a camera).
