In this article, we will introduce how to install a Reolink camera using a Reolink Junction Box B10/D20. With its waterproof, practical, and durable design, the Reolink Junction Box ensures a clean and straightforward installation. Please refer to the steps below on how to install Reolink Cameras with the Junction Box B10/D20.
Applies to: Reolink cameras which can work with Junction Box B10/D20.
Table of Contents
1. Uses of Junction Box B10/D20
2. Junction Box B10/D20 and Camera Compatibility
3. Introduction of the Junction Box B10/D20
4. Step-by-Step Installation Instruction
1. Uses of Junction Box B10/D20
- Durability: Built to withstand harsh weather conditions and prevent damage to your camera’s wiring.
- Cable Protection: Safeguards vulnerable tail wires and connectors, reducing the risk of wear and connectivity failures.
- Efficiency: Ensures a clean, organized, and hassle-free installation, keeping your camera running smoothly.
2. Junction Box B10/D20 and Camera Compatibility
Junction Box B10 |
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| Pattern-A |
B500 | B400 | B800 | B1200 | RLC-410W | RLC-410-5MP |
| RLC-510A | RLC-510WA | RLC-810A | RLC-812A | RLC-81MA | RLC-1210A | |
| RLC-1212A | CX410 | CX410W | CX810 | / | / | |
| Pattern-B | RLC-511 | RLC-511W | RLC-511WA | RLC-811A | RLC-811WA | / |
| Pattern-C | Reolink Duo WiFi | Reolink Duo PoE | Reolink Duo 2 PoE | Reolink Duo 2 WiFi | Reolink Duo 3 PoE | / |
| Pattern-D | RLC-81PA | |||||
Junction Box D20 |
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| Pattern-A |
D400 | D500 | D800 | D1200 | RLC-420 |
| RLC-520 | RLC-520A | RLC-522 | RLC-820A | RLC-822A | |
| RLC-824A | RLC-833A | RLC-1224A | / | / | |
| Pattern-B | RLC-842A | RLC-542WA | |||
| Pattern-C* |
E1 Outdoor | E1 Outdoor Pro | E1 Outdoor CX | ||
| E1 Outdoor S | E1 Outdoor PoE |
E1 Outdoor SE PoE |
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| Pattern-D | RLC-823A | RLC-523WA | |||
| Pattern-E | RLC-823A 16X | ||||
| Pattern-F | RLC-843A | RLC-843WA | Duo 2V PoE | Duo 3V PoE | |
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Pattern-C*Note: For the E1 Outdoor series, the Junction Box D20 must be used in conjunction with the camera bracket, shown as below. |
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3. Introduction of the Junction Box B10/D20
The Junction Box B10 and D20 consist of two main parts: the front plate and the base. Here’s an introduction to some of the components of the junction box, which will help you better understand its usage.
Screw Holes on the Junction Box
1. The holes marked with a character and an Arabic numeral on the front plate are used to secure the camera. For example, if your camera belongs to Pattern-A in the table above, this means your camera only requires Hole A. Please align all the screw holes on the camera base/bracket with Hole A.
2 and 3. The holes around the front plate and the base of the junction box are for securing the front plate to the base.
4. The holes at the bottom are used to secure the base of the junction box to the wall/ceiling.
Cable Entries
1. The front plate features a cable entry with a waterproof rubber seal for the tail cable of the camera. The rubber seal can be temporarily removed during installation for easier cable access.
2. The cable gland is for cable entry and securement. It features a waterproof rubber seal, which can be temporarily removed to make it easier to thread the cable through.
3. The base of the junction box has two side cable entries, allowing you to choose the best option based on your installation needs. One of these inlet holes has a cable gland and the other has a cover. They can be unscrewed and swapped with each other if needed.
4. Additionally, the bottom of the base features another cable entry for further flexibility in cable routing.
4. Step-by-Step Installation Instruction
Installation Preparation
1. Ensure the junction box is installed on a flat wall/ceiling surface.
2. Ensure the wall/ceiling can support the combined weight of the junction box and the camera.
3. Before you begin installing the junction box, it's important to ensure you have the necessary tools on hand. Please note that these tools are not included with the product. Here are the tools you may need during the installation process:
- Drill Bit: To drill holes in the wall/ceiling for the screws securing the junction box.
- Hammer: To tap the drywall anchors into the drilled holes, ensuring a secure fit for the screws.
- Screwdriver: For securing the screws.
*Camera with B10 Junction Box
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Pattern-A/B: Install Reolink Bullet Camera with B10 Junction Box
Step 1. Setup and secure the base of the junction box
1. Prepare the junction box: Unscrew the screws on the front plate to separate the front plate from the base. Then, unscrew the cover of the cable gland.
2. Route the cables: Route the network/power cable through the cover of the cable gland and the side cable entry of the junction box. You can temporarily take the waterproof rubber seal out from the cable gland to make it easier to thread the cable through.
3. Drill holes: Attach the mounting template to an appropriate location on the wall/ceiling. Then drill holes according to the hole position on the sticker using a drill bit (not included).
4. Secure the base: Secure the junction box into the wall/ceiling with the screws in the pack of screws of the junction box. If necessary, you can use the provided drywall anchors for additional support.
Step 2. Secure camera to the front plate
1. Route the tail cables: Take out the rubber seal on the front plate. It has a slit that allows it to be opened to put the cables in. Then route the cables of the camera through the cable entry on the front plate of the junction box.
Then plug the rubber seal back to the cable entry.
2. Secure the camera: Secure the camera to the corresponding mounting pattern on the junction box with the screws.
Step 3. Secure the front plate
1. Connect the cables: Connect the power supply and the network cable according to your needs.
2. Organize the cables: Tidy the cables and place them in the junction box.
3. Secure the front plate: Secure the front plate with the screws. Then tighten the cover of the cable gland.
Step 4. Adjust the Camera
Done! You can then adjust the camera angle to achieve the best field of view. You may refer to How to Install Reolink Bullet Cameras
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Pattern-C: Install Reolink Duo series Camera with B10 Junction Box
Step 1. Decide Camera Installation Method
*Ceiling Mount: If the junction and the camera are going to be installed on the ceiling, please install the bracket of the camera on the top of the camera.
*Wall Mount: If the junction and the camera are installed on the wall, please install the bracket of the camera on the bottom of the camera.
Step 2. Secure camera to the front plate
1. Remove the front plate: Unscrew the screws on the front plate to separate the front plate from the base.
2. Route the tail cables: Feed the camera’s tail cable through hole on the camera bracket and then through the mounting plate of the camera. Note: the protruding side of the mounting plate should face the camera.
Then take out the rubber seal on the front plate. It has a slit that allows it to be opened to put the cables in.
Then route the camera's tail cable through the cable entry on the front plate of the junction box.
3. Secure the mounting plate: Plug the rubber seal back to the cable entry. Align the mounting plate with the corresponding Pattern-C, then secure the two side-by-side screw holes with screws.
4. Secure the camera: Insert the protruding part of the mounting plate into the groove at the bottom of the camera bracket and fix the camera to the mounting plate.
Then secure the bracket to the mounting plate with screws.
Step 3. Secure the base of the junction box
1. Drill holes: Attach the mounting template to an appropriate location on the wall/ceiling. Then drill holes according to the hole position on the sticker using a drill bit (not included).
Important Note: The direction of the junction box base installation should not be decided arbitrarily.
The camera's bracket is fixed at a specific angle on the front plate of junction box, so the junction box must be installed at the corresponding angle to ensure proper alignment. If this is not taken into account, it may result in the camera being installed at an angle that is not what you intended.
Therefore, before drilling the holes for the base of the junction box, check the camera angle you need, then attach the mounting template accordingly.
2. Route the cables: Unscrew the cover of the cable gland.
Route the network/power cable through the cover of the cable gland and the side cable entry of the junction box. You can temporarily take the waterproof rubber seal out from the cable gland to make it easier to thread the cable through.
Then tighten the cover of the cable gland.
3. Secure the base: Secure the junction box into the wall/ceiling with the screws in the pack of screws of the junction box. If necessary, you can use the provided drywall anchors for additional support.
Step 4. Secure the front plate
1. Connect the cables: Connect the power supply and the network cable according to your needs.
2. Organize the cables: Tidy the cables and place them in the junction box.
3. Secure the front plate: Secure the front plate to the base of the junction box with the screws. Then tighten the cover of the cable gland.
Step 5. Adjust the Camera
Done! Now you can adjust the camera angle to achieve the best field of view. You may refer to How to Install Reolink Duo Series Cameras
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Pattern-D: Install Reolink RLC-81PA Camera with B10 Junction Box
Step 1. Secure camera to the front plate
1. Remove the front plate: Unscrew the screws on the front plate to separate the front plate from the base.
2. Route the tail cables: Take out the rubber seal on the front plate. It has a slit that allows it to be opened to put the tail cables of the camera in. Then route the cables of the camera through the cable entry on the front plate of the junction box.
Then plug the rubber seal back to the cable entry.
3. Secure the camera: Secure the camera to the corresponding mounting Pattern-D on the junction box with the screws.
Note:
The base of the camera is approximately an isosceles trapezoid (not square), so each hole on the camera bracket corresponds to one specific hole on the front plate.
To help you quickly identify the correct orientation and hole, you can make the camera's adjustment knob is positioned on the left side. Then, refer to the image below for a clear visual guide to match the corresponding holes.
Step 2. Secure the base of the junction box
1. Route the cables: Unscrew the cover of the cable gland.
Feed the network/power cable through the cover of the cable gland and the side cable entry of the junction box.
You can temporarily take the waterproof rubber seal out from the cable gland to make it easier to thread the cable through.
2. Drill holes: Attach the mounting template to an appropriate location on the wall/ceiling. Then drill holes according to the hole position on the sticker using a drill bit (not included).
Important Note: The direction of the junction box base installation should not be decided arbitrarily.
The camera's bracket is fixed at a specific angle on the front plate of junction box, so the junction box must be installed at the corresponding angle to ensure proper alignment. If this is not taken into account, it may result in the camera being installed at an angle that is not what you intended.
Therefore, before drilling the holes for the base of the junction box, check the camera angle you need, then attach the mounting template accordingly.
3. Secure the base: Secure the junction box into the wall/ceiling with the screws in the pack of screws of the junction box. If necessary, you can use the provided drywall anchors for additional support.
Step 3. Secure the front plate
1. Connect the cables: Connect the power supply and the network cable according to your needs.
2. Organize the cables: Tidy the cables and place them in the junction box.
3. Secure the front plate: Secure the front plate to the base of the junction box with the screws. Then tighten the cover of the cable gland.
Step 4. Adjust the Camera
Done! Now you can djust the camera angle to achieve the best field of view and then tighten the adjustment knob to secure the camera.
*Camera with D20 Junction Box
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Pattern-A: Install Reolink Dome Camera with D20 Junction Box
Step 1. Secure the base of the junction box
1. Prepare the junction box: Unscrew the screws on the front plate to separate the front plate from the base. Then, unscrew the cover of the cable gland.
2. Route the cables: Route the network/power cable through the cover of the cable gland and the side cable entry of the junction box.
You can temporarily take the waterproof rubber seal out from the cable gland to make it easier to thread the cable through.
3. Drill holes: Attach the mounting template to an appropriate location on the wall/ceiling. Then drill holes according to the hole position on the sticker using a drill bit (not included).
4. Secure the base: Secure the junction box into the wall/ceiling with the screws in the pack of screws of the junction box. If necessary, you can use the provided drywall anchors for additional support.
Step 2. Secure camera to the front plate
1. Detach the mounting plate: Hold the base of the camera and then rotate the camera's mounting plate counterclockwise to detach the mounting plate from the camera.
2. Route the tail cables: Take out the rubber seal on the front plate. It has a slit that allows it to be opened to put the cables in. Then route the cables of the camera through the cable entry on the front plate of the junction box.
3. Secure the mounting plate: Plug the rubber seal back to the cable entry. Then secure the mounting plate to the corresponding mounting Pattern-A on the junction box with the screws.
4. Secure the camera: Align the groove on the bottom of the camera with the protrusion on the mounting plate, then rotate the camera base counterclockwise to fix it on the mounting plate and the junction box.
Step 3. Secure the front plate
1. Connect the cables: Connect the power supply and the network cable according to your needs.
2. Organize the cables: Tidy the cables and place them in the junction box.
3. Secure the front plate: Secure the front plate to the base of the junction box with screws. Then tighten the cover of the cable gland.
Step 4. Adjust the Camera
Done! You may rotate the camera outcase and body manually to adjust the camera’s surveillance angle.
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Pattern-B/F: Install Reolink Vandal Proof Camera with D20 Junction Box
Step 1. Route the camera's tail cables through the front plate
1. Remove the front plate: Unscrew the screws on the front plate to separate the front plate from the base.
2. Route the tail cable: Take out the rubber seal on the front plate. It has a slit that allows it to be opened to put the cables in. Then route the cables of the camera through the cable entry on the front plate of the junction box.
Then plug the rubber seal back to the cable entry.
Step 2. Secure the base of the junction box
1. Drill holes: Attach the mounting template to an appropriate location on the wall/ceiling. Then drill holes according to the hole position on the sticker using a drill bit (not included).
Important Note: The direction of the junction box base installation should not be decided arbitrarily.
The camera is fixed at a specific angle on the front plate of junction box, so the junction box must be installed at the corresponding angle to ensure proper alignment. If this is not taken into account, it may result in the camera being installed at an angle that is not what you intended.
Therefore, before drilling the holes for the base of the junction box, check the camera angle you need, then attach the mounting template accordingly.
To adjust the angle of the camera lens, please refer to How to Install Reolink Vandal-Proof Camera
2. Route the cables: Unscrew the cover of the cable gland.
Route the network/power cable through the cover of the cable gland and the side cable entry of the junction box. You can temporarily take the waterproof rubber seal out from the cable gland to make it easier to thread the cable through.
Then tighten the cover of the cable gland.
3. Secure the base: Secure the junction box into the wall/ceiling with the screws in the pack of screws of the junction box. If necessary, you can use the provided drywall anchors for additional support.
Step 3. Secure the front plate
1. Connect the cables: Connect the power supply and the network cable according to your needs.
2. Organize the cables: Tidy the cables and place them in the junction box.
3. Secure the front plate: Secure the front plate to the base with the screws. Then tighten the cover of the cable gland.
Note: Please do not secure the camera to the front plate before this step, as the camera may block the screw holes for securing the front plate, preventing it from being properly attached to the base.
Step 4. Secure the camera
1. Remove the glass cover: Remove the screws that secure the camera glass cover with a hexagonal screwdriver.
2. Secure the camera: Make sure the grooves on the front plate of the junction box and the cable outlet of the camera are aligned. Then secure the camera to the corresponding mounting pattern on the junction box with the screws.
3. Install the glass cover back: Lock the glass cover of the camera in place. Then tighten the cover of the cable gland. Done!
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Pattern-C: Install Reolink E1 Outdoor Series Camera with D20 Junction Box
Step 1. Secure camera to the front plate
1. Take down the mounting plate: Use your fingertip to pull the button on the camera bracket downwards, at the same time use another hand to turn the bracket counterclockwise and take it out from the mount.
2. Screw the camera to the mounting plate: Align the stud on the mounting plate to the threaded hole on the camera, then hold the base of the camera and screw the mounting plate clockwise to hold them tightly together.
3. Remove the front plate: Unscrew the screws on the front plate to separate the front plate from the base.
4. Route the tail cables: Feed the camera’s tail cable from the inside out through the camera bracket. Then take out the rubber seal on the front plate. It has a slit that allows it to be opened to put the cables in.
Then route the cables of the camera through the cable entry on the front plate of the junction box.
Then plug the rubber seal back to the cable entry.
5. Secure the bracket: Secure the camera bracket to the corresponding mounting Pattern-C on the junction box with the screws. Note that the cable hole on the bracket should align with the cable entry on the front plate to allow the tail cable to pass through easily.
6. Secure the camera: Align the bracket into the mounting plate perfectly. Then hold and turn the base of the camera counterclockwise, and you will hear a slight click sound which means the camera and the bracket have been correctly held together.
Note: To ensure the camera’s tail cable aligns directly with the junction box’s cable entry, align the protrusion on the mounting plate closest to the cable with the corresponding groove on the bracket near the cable entry, allowing the cable to pass through the hole with the shortest possible distance.
Step 2. Secure the base of the junction box
1. Drill holes: Attach the mounting template to an appropriate location on the wall/ceiling. Then drill holes according to the hole position on the sticker using a drill bit (not included).
Important Note: The direction of the junction box base installation should not be decided arbitrarily.
The camera's bracket is fixed at a specific angle on the front plate of junction box, so the junction box must be installed at the corresponding angle to ensure proper alignment. If this is not taken into account, it may result in the camera being installed at an angle that is not what you intended.
Therefore, before drilling the holes for the base of the junction box, check the camera angle you need, then attach the mounting template accordingly.
2. Route the cables: Unscrew the cover of the cable gland.
Route the network/power cable through the cover of the cable gland and the side cable entry of the junction box. You can temporarily take the waterproof rubber seal out from the cable gland to make it easier to thread the cable through.
Then tighten the cover of the cable gland.
3. Secure the base: Secure the junction box into the wall/ceiling with the screws in the pack of screws of the junction box. If necessary, you can use the provided drywall anchors for additional support.
Step 3. Secure the front plate
1. Connect the cables: Connect the power supply and the network cable according to your needs.
2. Organize the cables: Tidy the cables and place them in the junction box.
3. Secure the front plate: Secure the front plate to the base of the junction box with screws. Then tighten the cover of the cable gland.
Step 4. Adjust the Camera
Done! You may rotate the camera outcase and the lens manually to adjust the camera’s surveillance angle.
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Pattern-D/E: Install Reolink RLC-823A, RLC-823A 16X, RLC-523WA Camera with D20 Junction Box
Step 2. Secure the base of the junction box
1. Drill holes: Attach the mounting template to an appropriate location on the wall/ceiling. Then drill holes according to the hole position on the sticker using a drill bit (not included).
Important Note: The direction of the junction box base installation should not be decided arbitrarily.
The camera's bracket is fixed at a specific angle on the front plate of junction box, so the junction box must be installed at the corresponding angle to ensure proper alignment. If this is not taken into account, it may result in the camera being installed at an angle that is not what you intended.
Therefore, before drilling the holes for the base of the junction box, check the camera angle you need, then attach the mounting template accordingly.
2. Prepare the junction box: Unscrew the screws on the front plate to separate the front plate from the base. Then, unscrew the cover of the cable gland.
3. Route the cables: Route the network/power cable through the cover of the cable gland and the side cable entry of the junction box. You can temporarily take the waterproof rubber seal out from the cable gland to make it easier to thread the cable through.
4. Secure the base: Secure the junction box into the wall/ceiling with the screws in the pack of screws of the junction box. If necessary, you can use the provided drywall anchors for additional support.
Step 2. Secure the camera
1. Route the tail cables: Take out the rubber seal on the front plate. It has a slit that allows it to be opened to put the cables in. Then route the cables of the camera through the cable entry on the front plate of the junction box.
Then plug the rubber seal back to the cable entry.
2. Connect the cables: Connect the power supply and the network cable according to your needs.
3. Organize the cables: Tidy the cables and place them in the junction box.
4. Secure the front plate: Secure the front plate with the screws. Then tighten the cover of the cable gland.
Note: Please do not secure the camera to the front plate before this step, as the camera may block the screw holes for securing the front plate, preventing it from being properly attached to the base.
5. Secure the camera: Secure the camera to the corresponding mounting pattern on the junction box with the screws.
Install two screws into the upper two holes and hang the bracket over them. Then install another two screws into the lower two holes to secure the bracket.
Step 4. Adjust the Camera
Done! Then you can adjust the angle of the camera lens manually or via the Reolink software. How to Use Reolink Pan/Tilt/Zoom Function