33Heater UnitWhen the heater unit (sold separately) is used, the camera can be used outdoors in low-temperature environments down to -30ºC (-22ºF). The heater automatically turns on whenthe temperature inside the camera falls below about 10ºC (50ºF), and turns off when thetemperature inside rises. The condensation fan alleviates the problem of clouding(condensation) caused by temperature change in the camera dome caused. Note, however,that significant condensation caused by sudden temperature change cannot be completelyalleviated.Important• The camera image may be influenced when the heater unit is turned on and off.• Before installing and removing the heater unit, be sure to turn off the camera. The heaterunit is hot while it is turned on. Disconnect the connector from the camera, and wait forthe heater to cool down before removing it.• When the heater unit is installed and use is started in environments of -10ºC (14ºF) orbelow, normal images may not be obtained immediately after the camera is started up.In this case, wait for the camera to warm up (about 2 hours or more) before turning thepower on again.• Use 24 V AC or POE to deliver power to a heater unit.How to Install the Heater Unit1 Remove the enclosure from thecamera, and install the heater unit atthe specified location using thescrews provided.2 Connect the heater unit cable to theconnector on the camera body.Important• After installing the heater unit, pull the cable through so that it is not pinched whileinstalling the enclosure. While pulling the cable through, make sure that it does notbecome entangled with the movable parts inside the camera.Screws for heater unitprovidedHeater outputconnector21