Hikvision PTZ Camera Wall Mount Bracket, Toughened Plastic, White DS-1294ZJ

Overview

A PTZ (pan, tilt and zoom) camera hangs beneath its bracket so it can turn freely, and the bracket has to carry its weight and movement. This Hikvision bracket fixes to a wall and holds the camera clear of it.

The guide to PTZ cameras explains why the bracket matters more on a PTZ than on a fixed camera.

Where to use it

Any flat wall that can bear the load suits it. In most installations a PTZ goes high up, where it can sweep the widest area.

What the figures mean in practice

• 4.5KG: the most the bracket can hold. Check the camera's weight, including any sunshield or housing, stays inside it.
• Over 3 times: the wall must carry more than three times the combined weight of camera and bracket. Take extra care on lightweight or hollow walls.

Installing it

• Fixings: as a rule, use fixings rated for the wall material, such as resin anchors in soft brick.
• Cable: plan the cable route through the bracket before fixing it, so power and data reach the camera neatly.
• Level: fix the bracket level so the camera hangs straight and its pan stays true.

Planning your system

Browse Hikvision PTZ cameras and check each camera's own bracket list before pairing them. The DS-1294ZJ-PT is a separate mini PTZ wall mount, and other camera mounts and brackets cover poles, corners and ceilings.

For the rest of the system, see the wider Hikvision security range and the advice on where to position CCTV cameras.