MV Outdoor Series Waterproof Gland Installation

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Throughout this guide, refer to the images for an example and read the entire paragraph of each step before proceeding.

You can also watch the video on YouTube.

Prepare for Installation

The camera's pigtail and waterproof gland are designed to protect against temporary immersion of water and not prolonged exposure. Prolonged exposure can cause corrosion of the cable and thus hardware failure. Utilization of conduit and junction boxes to protect the cable is advised. Verify the cable gland is sealed properly after installation.

When setting up the camera at a high point like a ladder, secure a method to hold the loose gland pieces using a flat surface on the ladder top, a tray, a small pouch, tape, or your overalls.

The four (4) main pieces come assembled in the box. You can find the 4 pieces within the section labeled “top” in the diagram below. Remember this orientation for the next steps.

Diagram showing the section labeled 'top,' where the four main pre-assembled pieces are located for the next steps in assembly.

To separate the top and bottom, start by tightly gripping the bottom RJ45 pigtail (bottom) in one hand and the top part in the other. Twist the top counter-clockwise to unlock it from the RJ45 pigtail as shown. Make sure that the rubber o-ring that was in between the top and the pigtail stays on the pigtail. You can set aside the pigtail for the first few steps of the assembly.

Image demonstrating how to twist the top part counter-clockwise to separate it from the RJ45 pigtail while ensuring the rubber o-ring remains on the pigtail.

After ensuring that you have a reliable way of placing loose pieces, hold the top part upright with the larger opening at the bottom to ensure that pieces do not fall out. Then, carefully unscrew the top part to separate this into two (2) coupled pieces: the sealing nut and the coupling body. Inside you will see the final two (2) smaller pieces: the cage and the 2-piece rubber seal.

Image showing how to hold the top part upright and unscrew it to separate into two coupled pieces, revealing the cage and 2-piece rubber seal inside.

Let’s call the four (4) main pieces the sealing nut, the cage, the 2-piece rubber seal and the coupling body. They are labeled in the diagram below along with the RJ45 pigtail and o-ring.

Diagram labeling the four main pieces—sealing nut, cage, 2-piece rubber seal, and coupling body—along with the RJ45 pigtail and o-ring.

Assemble the Gland

General Assembly Diagram

(as shown inside the MV72 box)

This image displays General Assembly Diagram.

Assembly Breakdown

Prepare your patch cable with an RJ45 Ethernet connection. Start by inserting the end of the cable into the top of the sealing nut which has a rectangular opening.

IMPORTANT: Do not use booted patch cables as the pieces will not fit.

Make sure to use standard Cat 5, 5e, 6, 6a or 7 cables (Non-Booted only)

This image displays rectangular opening. mage showing how to insert the end of a patch cable with an RJ45 Ethernet connection into the rectangular opening at the top of the sealing nut.

Next, put the cage on (claws first) over the patch cable end. Ensure you do not bend the claws too much while you work the claws over the plug. Afterward, hold the cable tightly on one hand in between the cage and the sealing nut to prevent these two pieces from getting stuck (ensure the end is still exposed).

TIP: If they do get stuck, use a pointed end to carefully push the claws of the cage from the top of the sealing nut. Work your way around the edges of the hole as you push.

Image showing how to place the cage (claws first) over the patch cable end while preventing the sealing nut and cage from getting stuck, keeping the cable end exposed.

With your other hand still holding the cable in between the sealing nut and the cage as shown, now put the patch cable through the coupling body, starting with the top end (which outlines an RJ45 and also has external threads).

Image demonstrating how to thread the patch cable through the coupling body, starting with the top end that outlines an RJ45 and has external threads, while holding the cable between the sealing nut and the cage.

Plug the patch cable into the RJ45 pigtail on the camera.

Image showing how to plug the patch cable into the RJ45 pigtail on the camera.

Slide the coupling body over the head of the patch cable (now plugged in) and then twist to lock and align to the notches on the plastic sides. Make sure the o-ring is still present.

Image illustrating how to slide the coupling body over the patch cable head, twist to lock it into the notches on the plastic sides, and ensure the o-ring is in place.

Put the two smaller pieces of rubber seal around the cable and then, tapered side exposed, firmly push it into the end of the exposed coupling body to make sure it is tightly sealed.

Image showing how to place the two smaller rubber seal pieces around the cable, with the tapered side exposed, and firmly push them into the coupling body for a tight seal.

Slide the cage over the rubber seal and align the teeth of the cage to the coupling body. Make sure it stays in place.

Image demonstrating how to slide the cage over the rubber seal and align its teeth with the coupling body, ensuring it stays securely in place.

Finally, slide the sealing nut over the cage and tightly screw it into the coupling body to create a seal with the cage and rubber seal. The sealing nut and the cage will compress the rubber seal around the cable to protect it from the elements. The claws of the cage should be evenly arranged around the opening of the sealing nut.

Image showing how to slide the sealing nut over the cage, tightly screw it into the coupling body to compress the rubber seal around the cable, and ensure the cage claws are evenly arranged around the sealing nut opening. This image displays to ensure a tight seal.

OPTIONAL: For extra protection, you can use self-amalgamating or self-fusing tape around the top of the sealing nut to further ensure everything stays sealed.