R600 Camera Setup

Topics included in this article:

• Prerequisites
• Wiring the Camera
• Mounting Guide
  • Removing the Dome 
    • Ethernet Cable Connection / Waterproofing
    • Lens Adjustments
    • Re-securing the Dome
    • Mounting Plate
  • Cap
  • POE ++ Injector
• Registration Methods
  • Mobile App
  • Web Console
• Helpful Links
• Contact Support or Sales

Prerequisites

Before you can register a Rhombus camera, you will need the following:

• PoE++ injector or POE++ switch (This camera consumes 51 Watts of power and requires 802.3bt PoE ++)
• Rhombus Console Account
• Mobile phone with downloaded Rhombus App (Android or iOS)
• Camera connected to network and power (POE++)
• Silica packets for waterproofing are included in the dome, and additional packets are included as needed

Wiring the Camera

The camera needs power and a network connection to register, using a PoE++ injector or POE++ switch. A solar and cellular setup is also possible for remote deployments. See this article for details.

Mounting Guide

For the R600, we offer two accessories: a cap and PoE++ injector. A complete list of our accessories can be found here. 

Removing the Dome

Ethernet Cable Connection / Waterproofing

1. With the dome off, unscrew the cable gland to remove it from the base using a 26mm hex socket.

2. Remove the waterproof connector. Pull the grey inner part out and remove the black plug.

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3. Insert the ethernet cable into the grey piece.

4. Reattach the black outer piece of the waterproof connector. Ensure that the larger end of the waterproof connector is inserted into the stainless steel nut.

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5. Plug the ethernet cable into the RJ45 connector. Thread the other end of the cable through the location where the cable gland will be reattached. Carefully seat the cable gland back, and screw it in until it is flush to ensure proper waterproofing. Use a 26mm hex socket.

Additional Waterproofing: If mounting with any cable exposed from above, use a drip loop. For more information on drip loops, please review the Preventing Water Damage article.

Lens Adjustments

Re-securing the Dome

Mounting Plate

1. Route cable(s) through the hole.

2. Connect the safety tether wire to the anchor on the mounting plate.

3. Line up the triangles from the camera and the mounting plate and turn clockwise. It will snap into place.

4. To remove the mounting plate, push the button, which is aligned with the Rhombus logo, and rotate counter-clockwise.

Cap

1. Connect the safety wire to the safety wire clip used to connect the mounting plate to the camera.

2. Thread the ethernet cable through the mounting plate and cap.

3. Screw in the cap to the bottom of the mounting plate, aligning the screws.

POE ++ Injector

The R600 Multisensor consumes a max power of 51 Watts and requires 802.3bt PoE ++ for operation.

Rhombus sells this injector:

If you want to purchase the injector from us, please contact to your Rhombus sales representative.

Registration Methods

Once you have powered up your camera, registering a new camera is fast and simple. Ensure the camera has the correct LED status that indicates it's ready to be registered. A full explanation of all LED statuses can be found here.

The camera should be auto-registered once it's powered and connected to the network.

You can also try to manually register a camera either from the mobile app (download links below) or via the web if, for some reason, it's not pre-registered to your Rhombus Console.

Click here to jump to the appropriate section for registration: Mobile App or Web Console.

Mobile App

App Download: Android or iOS

1. Log in to the app and click "Register Devices" from the home screen. This will launch the registration wizard, which will guide you through the registration process step by step. 

2. Select "Any Camera" underneath the section titled "Register via QR Code."

3. Select the location where you'd like the camera to be registered. If you haven't created a location within your console yet, you can do so by clicking "Add New Location" at the bottom of this page.

Note: If you don't see the location you are looking for, filter the results by clicking the "filter" button in the top right. You can learn more about Managing Locations here. 

4. Select Ethernet for the camera connection type. 

5. The last screen will display a QR code. Once the camera has powered on, show the QR code to it (a few inches from the lens is good). You'll know the camera has accepted the QR code when you hear an audible click from the device and the IR LEDs flash.

Note: If you do not hear a click, try moving the phone toward and away from the camera.

Web Console

1. To register a camera from the web, go to the "Devices" tab and select "Register Cameras," and a setup wizard will open.

2. The first page in the setup wizard suggests using the Rhombus mobile app to register devices for a more seamless experience. Click "Next" to continue with the web console registration.

3. Select the location where you'd like the camera to be registered. If you haven't created a location within your console yet, you can do so by clicking "add a new location." If you can't find the location in the given list, use the search bar at the top of the setup wizard. Once you've chosen the location, click "Next."

4. Select Ethernet for the camera connection type. 

5. Select the role(s) that should have visibility to the camera(s) that are being registered. By default, the Super Admin Group will be able to manage these devices.

6. Assign an alert policy to the cameras being registered and click "Next."

7. Place the QR code in front of the camera lens to register them to the console. When finished, click "Done" to close the setup wizard.

Helpful Links

• Wiring New Rhombus Cameras
• Managing Locations
• Device LED Status Meaning
• Aiming a Rhombus Camera
• Preventing Water Damage

Contact Support or Sales

Have more questions? Contact Rhombus Support at +1 (877) 746-6797 option 2 or support@rhombus.com.

Interested in learning more? Contact Rhombus Sales at +1 (877) 746-6797 option 1 or sales@rhombus.com.