The SharpZ3 camera cable is pre-terminated with an RJ45 connector. If you want to shorten the camera cable, or if you want to drill a smaller cable hole, you can cut the cable and terminate it using the provided replacement RJ45 connector.
Before you begin
- Install the cameras on the patrol vehicle.
- Drill the camera cable holes.
- Run that camera cables to the base unit location.
- Cut the camera cables to the correct length.
What you should know
- The SharpZ3 camera uses a standard Cat6a Ethernet cable.
- An EZ-RJPRO™ HD crimp tool is included with the AutoVu™ Alignment Kit.
- Replacement RJ45 connectors are included with every SharpZ3 system.
- Depth-controlled cable jacket stripper
- Recommended for stripping the cable jacket to avoid damage to the internal conductors. The Cyclops stripping tool is included with the AutoVu™ Alignment Kit.
- Wire stripper
- Required for stripping wire insulation.
- RJ45 crimp tool
- Use a professional quality tool for proper crimping. The EZ-RJPRO® HD Crimp Tool is included with the AutoVu™ Alignment Kit.
The SharpZ3 camera cable is a Cat6a network cable with a plastic spline separating four twisted pairs.
Procedure
Example
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