R360 Camera Setup

Topics included in this article:

• Overview
• Prerequisites
• Waterproofing
• Connecting the Camera
• Mounting Guide
  • Corner Bracket
  • Pole Bracket
  • Arm Mount
  • Ceiling Mount
  • Extension Rod
  • Pendant Cap
• Registration Methods
  • Mobile App
  • Web Console
• Helpful Links
• Contact Support or Sales

Overview

The R360 is Rhombus' first generation 360° fisheye camera. This article covers the general setup steps for waterproofing, connecting, and installing the R360. 

Prerequisites

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

• Rhombus Console Account
• Mobile phone with downloaded Rhombus App (Android or iOS)
• Camera connected to network and power
• Provided Waterproofing Kit (reference this article for details on installation)

Waterproofing

Following the waterproofing guidelines is essential to ensure your product is covered under our End User License Agreement and Hardware Warranty. Failure to complete the waterproofing steps as outlined in the product manual may void your warranty and limit our liability for related damages. For more information, refer to our EULA.

Use the included accessories to waterproof the cable connection, installing them as shown below. Ensure the O-ring is in place (and not twisted) between the pigtail and the housing, and lock the housing and pigtail together with a quarter-turn. Using an Ethernet cable without a boot or strain relief is best for fitting easily within the housing. After mounting the camera, ensure that all three dome screws are firmly tightened to prevent water ingress.

R360 models have rubber O-rings on the inside and two on the outside. The below photos showcase where they are located on the camera. It's crucial to place the silica packet inside to prevent water damage.

For more information on waterproofing, visit our Preventing Water Damage article. 

Connecting the Camera

To complete registration, a camera needs power and should be connected to a local network that has access to the internet. Rhombus recommends using a PoE (Power over Ethernet) switch or PoE injector to accomplish this.

• Ensure the switch has power.
• Configure the network to comply with Rhombus requirements. Reference our Network Setup Guide for more details on network configuration. 
• Connect the camera to the PoE switch for power and ethernet. It should automatically boot up and begin the registration process.

Mounting Guide

For the R360, we offer a variety of mounting accessories, which are detailed here. We have included some pictures and insights below into the types of accessories we offer for this model.

Corner Bracket

Figure 1.) Corner bracket aligned with the arm mount.

Pole Bracket

Figure 2.) Pole bracket aligned with the arm mount. 

Arm Mount

Figure 3.) Arm mount screwed into the pendant cap. The arm mount can also have an extension rod attached to it.

Extension Rod

Figure 4.) Extension rod screwed into a ceiling mount and pendant cap. The extension rod can also be used with the arm mount. 

Pendant Cap

Figure 5.) Pendant cap showing the mounting holes.

Figure 6.) R360 mounted on the pendant cap.

Ceiling Mount

Figure 7.) Ceiling mount screwed into the pendant cap. The ceiling mount can also have an extension rod attached to it. 

Universal Drop Ceiling Mount

The universal drop ceiling mount allows all Rhombus dome/fisheye cameras (except for the R360S*) to be mounted to drop ceiling T-Bar grids. The included T-Bar clip allows for easy mounting to the standard 15/16" grid as well as the 9/16" grid. This section covers how to properly install the universal drop ceiling mount.

1. Locate the 1/4"-20 nut in the center tabs.

2. While holding the nut in place, thread the T-Bar clip through the nut until tight. 

3. Fully open the T-Bar clip. 

Note: Depending on ceiling accessiblity, the next two steps can be performed in reverse order. 

4. Mount the universal ceiling mount to the T-Bar by twisting the clip onto the T-Bar and closing the clip.

5. Remove the dome to access the camera mounting holes. Use the screws provided with the camera to secure it by inserting them into the holes that match the mounting pattern listed in the table below.

6. Optionally, an additional screw can be inserted into the recessed hole to help reduce tampering with the camera. 

Note: Some trimming may be required to ensure ceiling tiles fit flush over the T-Bar clip when using a 9/16" T-Bar.

Registration Methods

Once you have powered up your camera and connected it to the internet, it can be registered. 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.

If the camera does not auto-register when brought online, you can register a camera from the Rhombus Mobile App or via the Rhombus Web Console.

Mobile App

App Download: Android or iOS

1. Log in to the app, tap "Menu" in the bottom right corner, then tap "Register Devices." This will launch the registration wizard, which will guide you through the registration process step by step.

2. Tap "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, tap "Add New Location" at the bottom of this page.

Note: If you can't find the appropriate location, filter the results by tapping the "filter" button in the top right. 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).

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 console, navigate to the "Devices" tab, and click "Register Camera."

If this is the first camera you are registering, you'll need to add a location first, either during this wizard or by selecting the Locations tab and choosing "Add Location."

2. When the registration window populates, the first prompt asks you to enter your mobile number to receive a link to download the mobile app. If you would prefer to register via the web console, you can ignore this first step, and click "Next" at the bottom right.

3. Select the location where this camera will be registered, and click "Next."

4. Select Ethernet for the camera connection type. 

5. Select which roles will have access to these devices. You can choose between no access, view-only access, or full management permissions.

6. Select a policy to assign to these cameras, and click "Next." (If you would prefer to have different policies applied to multiple cameras, leave the policy selection blank.)

7. The final screen will display the QR Registration Code. Show this QR Code to any camera that is powered and connected to the internet, and it will register accordingly.

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

Helpful Links

• Connecting a Rhombus Camera
• Device LED Statuses
• Managing Locations
• Role Creation and Management
• End User License Agreement

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.