MV63 Installation Guide

Package Contents 

In addition to the MV camera, the following are provided:

Powering the MV63 Series

The MV63 features a 1000BASE-TX Ethernet port and requires 802.3at PoE+ minimally for operation. Route the Ethernet cable from an active port on a PoE switch or injector.

Note: Power over Ethernet supports a maximum cable length of 300 ft (100 m).

Configure Your Network in the Dashboard 

The following is a brief overview of the steps required to add an MV63 series camera to your network. For detailed instructions about creating, configuring and managing Meraki Camera networks, refer to the online documentation (https://documentation.meraki.com/MV).

1. Login to http://dashboard.meraki.com. If this is your first time, create a new account.

2. Find the network to which you plan to add your cameras or create a new network.

3. Add your cameras to your network. You will need your Meraki order number (found on your invoice) or the serial number of each camera, which looks like Qxxx-xxxx-xxxx and is found on the bottom of the unit.

4. Verify that the camera is now listed under Cameras > Monitor > Cameras.

Check and Configure Firewall Settings 

If a firewall is in place, it must allow outgoing connections on particular ports to IP addresses. The most current list of outbound ports and IP addresses for your organization can be found under Help>Firewall Info on the dashboard. 

DNS Configuration Best practices for LAN Streaming

Each camera will generate a unique domain name for secured direct streaming functionality. These domain names resolve an A record for the private IP address of the camera. Any public recursive DNS server will resolve this domain.

If utilizing an on-site DNS server, please whitelist *.devices.meraki.direct or configure a conditional forwarder so that local domains are not appended to *.devices.meraki.direct and that these domain requests are forwarded to Google public DNS. 

Assigning IP Addresses  

Currently, the MV63 series camera does not support static IP assignment. MV63 units must be added to a subnet that uses DHCP and has available DHCP addresses to operate correctly.

Microphone Cut-off Switch 

The MV63 Series has a new microphone cut-off switch at the camera's base. This switch can be used to disable audio and override the Dashboard Audio Settings for an added layer of security. If the regulations require disabling audio or Dashboard control for Audio enablement needs to be disabled, the microphone cut-off switch can be leveraged and set to Disabled. 

Note: If the microphone switch is disabled and the camera is mounted, toggling the switch back ON would require accessing the camera's base.

Factory Reset Button

The factory reset button on the MV63 series is located under the dome behind one of the desiccant packets. You will first need to unscrew the dome using the provided allen key to access the reset button. Then press the reset key for 5 seconds using a paper clip or a SIM ejector tool.

              

Mounting Base Plate Template Instructions

Use the template to determine mounting hole locations for wall mounting before screwing in the base mount plate. Peel backing from the mounting template to stick on the wall. Use template holes marked with the letter “A” for standard wall mounting. Screw the base mount plate onto the wall in pre-determined locations using the provided wall screws.

Cable Gland Assembly and Installation

Note: If installing external conduit terminated at the camera, ensure the camera conduit adapter and terminal adapter are pulled over the camera pigtail before making the connection to avoid the risk of water damage leading to hardware failure and warranty void.

Conduit Adapter Installation

If using a conduit adapter, attach the terminal adapter to the conduit adapter. Route the conduit over the water-tight cable gland assembly and terminate at the terminal adapter. Ensure the camera conduit adapter is securely placed on the base mount plate as pictured.

Installing the conduit box to MV63 series: (optional) 

MV63 Mount using small base plate 

• Mount the small base plate onto the wall surface using the paper template provided.

• Use 3x Wall anchor and screws to fix the base plate to the wall.

• The MV63 Series cameras have a button to engage the locking mechanism. Press the button while aligning the MV63 series to the small base plate.

• Twist the camera while holding the button until a click is heard. 

• The camera is locked onto the plate and secured.

MV63 Mount using large base plate 

• Mount the large base plate onto the wall surface using the paper template provided.

• Use 4x Wall anchor and screws to fix the base plate to the wall.

• The MV63 Series cameras have a button to engage the locking mechanism. Press the button while aligning the MV63 series to the large base plate.

• Twist the camera while holding the button until a click is heard. 

• The camera is locked onto the plate and secured.

MV63 Mount using the large base plate and Decorative Cover 

• Mount the large base plate onto the wall surface using the paper template provided.

• Use 4x Wall anchor and screws to fix the base plate to the wall.

• Place the decorative cover on top of the large base plate and press the cover against the plate. You will hear a click as the decorative cover is secured.

• The MV63 Series cameras have a button to engage the locking mechanism. Press the button while aligning the MV63 series to the small base plate.

• Twist the camera while holding the button until a click is heard.

• The camera is locked onto the plate and secured.

5. Once completed, twist and lock the camera to the base plate; a click is heard when the camera is locked. 

6. Observe the status LED on the left side of the camera lens assembly and ensure the camera is connected via Ethernet (solid green) or WiFi (solid blue). An MV must first be provisioned over a wired Ethernet connection before it can be deployed wirelessly. Instructions for configuring an MV for wireless can be found in the MV Wireless Configuration Guide article.