Reolink Junction Box RLA-JBL1 Installation Guide

• Pattern A – Dome Cameras (e.g., RLC-520A, RLC-820A)

  Step 1. Mount the Base of the Junction Box

  1. Prepare the junction box: Remove the screws from the front plate to separate it from the base. Then unscrew the cover of the cable gland.

  

  2. Feed the cable(s): Temporarily remove the waterproof rubber grommet from the cable gland to thread the network/power cable through more easily. The grommet has a slit that can be opened to wrap around the cable.

  

  3. Drill holes: Attach the mounting template to the desired location on the wall or ceiling. Drill holes according to the marked positions using a drill bit (not included).

  

  4. Mount the base: Secure the junction box to the wall/ceiling using the screws from Screw Pack 1. Use the provided drywall anchors if needed.

  

  Step 2. Attach Camera to Front Plate

  1. Detach the mounting plate: Hold the camera base and rotate the mounting plate counterclockwise to detach it.

  

  2. Thread the tail cables: Remove the rubber grommet from the front plate—it has a slit for easy cable insertion. Pass the camera’s cables through the cable entry on the front plate, then reinsert the grommet.

  

  3. Secure the mounting plate: Attach the mounting plate to the Pattern-A position on the front plate using screws from Screw Pack 2.

  

  4. Secure the camera: Align the groove on the camera base with the protrusion on the mounting plate, then rotate the camera counterclockwise to lock it in place.

  

  

  Step 3. Secure the front plate

  1. Connect the cable(s): Connect the power and network cables as needed.
  

  2. Organize the cables: Neatly arrange the cables inside the junction box.

  

  3. Secure the front plate: Attach the front plate to the base with screws, then tighten the cable gland cover.

  

  Step 4. Adjust the Camera

  You’re all set! Adjust the camera’s casing and body manually to achieve the desired viewing angle.

• Pattern B/F – Vandal-Proof Cameras (e.g., V800, RLC-843A)

  Step 1. Thread the camera's tail cables through the front plate

  1. Remove the front plate: Unscrew and detach the front plate from the base.
  
   

  2. Thread the tail cable: Take out the slitted rubber grommet from the front plate. Open it, pass the camera cables through the cable entry, then reseat the grommet.

   

  Step 2. Mount the base of the junction box

  1. Drill holes: Attach the mounting template to the desired location. Drill holes as indicated.

      Important Note: Do not install the junction box base at an arbitrary angle.

      The camera is fixed to the front plate at a set angle, so the box must be aligned correctly to achieve the desired view.

      Before drilling, confirm your preferred camera angle and position the mounting template accordingly.

      For lens angle adjustment, see: How to Install Reolink Vandal-Proof Camera.

  

  2. Feed the cable(s): Unscrew the cable gland cover. Remove the rubber grommet, pass the cable(s) through, and reinsert the grommet.

   

  

  3. Mount the base: Secure the junction box base using screws from Screw Pack 1. Use drywall anchors if necessary.

  

  Step 3. Secure the front plate

  1. Connect the cables: Connect power and network cables as needed.

  

  2. Organize the cables: Tuck the cables neatly into the junction box.

  

  3.Secure the front plate: Attach the front plate to the base with screws, then tighten the cable gland cover.

      Note: Do not attach the camera to the front plate before this step, as it may block the screw holes.

  

  Step 4. Secure the camera

  1. Remove the glass cover: Use a hex screwdriver to remove the screws securing the glass cover.

  

  2. Secure the camera: Align the grooves on the front plate with the camera’s cable outlet. Secure the camera using screws from Screw Pack 2.

  

  3. Reinstall the glass cover: Place the glass cover back and secure it. Done!

  

• Pattern C – E1 Outdoor Series and OMVI Series (Wall Mount) 

  Step 1. Secure the camera to the front plate

  1. Detach the mounting plate: Press the button on the camera bracket and turn counterclockwise to remove.

  

  2. Attach camera to mounting plate: Align the stud on the mounting plate with the threaded hole on the camera. Screw the plate clockwise to secure.

  

  3. Remove the front plate: Unscrew and detach the front plate from the base.

  

  4. Thread the tail cables: Pass the camera’s tail cable through the bracket. Remove the rubber grommet from the front plate, pass the cables through the entry, and replace the grommet. 

   

  5. Secure the bracket: Attach the bracket to the Pattern-C position on the junction box. Ensure the cable hole aligns with the front plate entry.

  

  6. Secure the camera: Align the bracket with the mounting plate. Turn the camera base counterclockwise until it clicks into place.

  Note: Align the protrusion near the cable on the mounting plate with the corresponding groove on the bracket for optimal cable routing.

  

  Step 2. Mount the base of the junction box

  1. Drill holes: Use the mounting template to mark and drill holes in the desired wall location.

      Important Note: Install the junction box base at the correct angle.

      The camera bracket is fixed on the front plate, so align the mounting template with your desired camera angle before drilling.

  

  2. Thread the cable(s): Open the cable gland, remove the grommet, pass the cable(s) through, and replace the grommet. The rubber grommet of the cable gland can be opened along the slit to fit around the cable.

  

  

  3. Mount the base: Secure the base with screws from Screw Pack 1. Use drywall anchors if needed.
  

  Step 3. Secure the front plate

  1. Connect the cables: Connect power and network cables.

  2. Organize the cables: Arrange cables inside the junction box.

  3. Secure the front plate: Attach the front plate with screws and tighten the cable gland cover.

  

  Step 4. Adjust the Camera

  Adjust the camera casing and lens manually to the desired angle.

• Pattern D – E1 Outdoor Series (Ceiling Mount) 

  Step 1. Secure the camera to the front plate

  1. Prepare the front plate: Remove the front plate from the base. Take out the rubber grommet, pass the camera cables through the entry, and replace the grommet.

  

   

  2. Detach the mounting plate: Press the bracket button and turn counterclockwise to remove.

  

  3. Secure the mounting plate: Attach the mounting plate to the Pattern-D position on the junction box with screws (Screw Pack 2), ensuring the stud faces upward.

  

  4. Attach the camera: Align the stud with the camera’s threaded hole and screw the camera clockwise onto the plate.

  

  Step 2. Mount the base of the junction box

  1. Drill holes: Use the mounting template to mark and drill holes in the ceiling.

  

  2. Thread the cable(s): Open the cable gland, remove the grommet, pass the cable(s), and replace the grommet.

  

  

  3. Mount the base: Secure the base with screws from Screw Pack 1. Use drywall anchors if needed.
  

  Step 3. Secure the front plate

  1. Connect the cables: Connect power and network cables.

  2. Organize the cables: Arrange cables inside the junction box.

  3. Secure the front plate: Attach the front plate with screws and tighten the cable gland cover.
  

  Step 4. Adjust the Camera

  Manually adjust the camera casing and lens to the desired angle.

• Pattern E/H – RLC-823 Series (PTZ Cameras)

  Step 1. Mount the base of the junction box

  1. Drill holes: Use the mounting template to mark and drill holes at the desired location.
  Important Note: The junction box base must be oriented to match the fixed angle of the camera bracket on the front plate. Use the template to align according to your desired camera angle.
  

  2. Prepare the junction box: Remove the front plate and unscrew the cable gland cover.

  

  3. Feed the cables: Remove the cable gland grommet, pass the cable(s) through, and replace the grommet. The rubber grommet of the cable gland can be opened along the slit to fit around the cable.

  

  4. Mount the base: Secure the base with screws from Screw Pack 1. Use the provided drywall anchors if needed.

  Step 2. Secure the camera

  1. Thread the tail cables: Remove the front plate grommet, pass the camera cables through the entry, and replace the grommet.

   

  2. Connect the cables: Connect power and network cables.

  3. Organize the cables: Arrange cables inside the junction box.

  4. Secure the front plate: Attach the front plate with screws and tighten the cable gland cover.

  Note: Do not attach the camera before this step to avoid blocking screw holes.

  
   

  5. Secure the camera: Attach the camera to the designated pattern on the junction box using screws from Screw Pack 3 or 4 (according to model). Insert two upper screws, hang the bracket, then insert the lower screws.

  

  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

  If your RLC-823 series camera is going to be mounted on the ceiling, the installation process is the same. Before that, you need to adjust the bracket to make it suitable for ceiling mounting. For instructions on switching between wall mount and ceiling mount,refer to How to Install Reolink RLC-823S1/RLC-823S2/RLC-823S1.

• Pattern G – FE Series (Fisheye Cameras)

  Step 1. Secure the camera to the front plate

  1. Remove the front plate: Unscrew and detach the front plate from the base.

  

  2. Thread the tail cables: Pass the camera cables through the mounting plate. Remove the front plate grommet, pass the cables through the entry, and replace the grommet.

   

  3. Secure the mounting plate: Attach the mounting plate to the Pattern-G position using screws from Screw Pack 2. Ensure the screw hole near the release mechanism aligns with Hole G2 for proper cable routing.

  4. Secure the camera: Align the orientation arrows on the camera and base, rotate counterclockwise to lock. Confirm the arrow aligns with the lock symbol for secure attachment.

  

  Step 2. Mount the base of the junction box

  1. Feed the cables: Open the cable gland, remove the grommet, pass the cable(s), and replace the grommet.

  

  

  2. Drill holes: Use the mounting template to mark and drill holes at the desired location.

  Important: When installing on a wall, do not mount the junction box base at an arbitrary angle. The camera is fixed to the front plate, so its viewing angle depends on the box’s orientation.

  Before drilling, position the mounting template to match your desired camera angle.

  

  3. Mount the base: Secure the base with screws from Screw Pack 1.

  

  Step 4. Secure the front plate

  1. Connect the cables: Connect power and network cables.

  

  2. Organize the cables: Arrange cables inside the junction box and tighten the cable gland cover.

  

  3. Final assembly: Close the junction box and tighten all screws. Done!

• Pattern I1, I2 and C1, C2 – OMVI Series (Ceiling Mount)

  Here is a video showing how to install the OMVI 3i Series with the RLA-JBL1 junction box (ceiling mount).

  1. Mount the Base of the Junction Box

  Step 1. Attach the mounting template to the desired location on the ceiling. Drill holes according to the marked positions using a power drill (not included).

  

  Step 2. Unscrew the box to separate the front plate from the base. Then unscrew the cover of the cable gland. Note that make sure to keep your screws all together and within reach.

  

  Step 3. Secure the base of junction box to the ceiling using the screws. Use the provided drywall anchors if needed. Then ensure the snap hook chain hooks the junction box cover (front plate) to the base.

  

  Step 4. Thread the Ethernet or power cables through the unscrewed cable gland and through one of the side cable-entry openings in the junction box in the order shown below. Note that there is a gray waterproof rubber grommet (marked by the red oval below) inside the cable gland (in the area marked by the red dashed line below). The grommet has a slit. Gently pull the slit open and pass the cables through it.

  

  Step 5. After passing the cable through the cable gland and side cable entry, tighten the cable gland securely.

  

  2. Attach Camera to Front Plate

  Step 1. Locate the four holes labeled C1, I1, C2, and I2 on the front panel (left image below), along with the camera’s mounting bracket (right image below). Note that the mounting bracket has two sides — the narrower side should be secured to the front panel, while the wider side should be faced toward the wall. For this ceiling-mounted installation, attach the narrow side of the camera’s mounting bracket to the front panel. 

   

  Step 2. The four holes on the narrow side of the camera's mounting bracket align with holes C1, I1, C2, and I2 on the front panel. Secure the bracket to the front panel with screws through all four holes.

  

  Step 3. Push the rubber grommet out of the front panel with your fingers.

  

  Step 4. Pass the camera’s pigtail through the mounting bracket first, then through the opening in the front panel. Next, split the removed rubber grommet, insert the cable into it, and refit the grommet in the opening to secure the cable in place.

  

  3. Secure the Camera to the Base

  Step 1. Connect the cables that have been routed through the junction box’s front panel and base.

  

  Step 2. Coil the cables and tuck them into the base, then secure the front panel to the base with screws. Note that when installing the front panel, the camera mounting bracket should face the desired detection field of view. Then align the three screws on the front panel with the three screw holes in the base.

  

  Step 3. Align the camera with the mounting bracket, and slide it into the mounting bracket.

  

  Step 4. Secure the camera by tightening the screws on both sides with a PH screwdriver.

  

  Step 5. (Optional) If you removed a cover from another cable entry or installed the cable gland in a different entry, screw the cover back onto the unused entry.

  

  Done! The junction box and camera are now installed on the ceiling. Adjust the camera angle to cover the desired area.

  

4. Final Notes

• Always check camera orientation before drilling holes.
• For heavy PTZ models, do not rely solely on the Snap Hook Chain.
• Keep unused cable entries sealed with provided grommets to ensure waterproofing.

By carefully following these junction box wiring guidelines and installation steps, you can achieve a clean, secure, and fully weatherproof installation for your Reolink camera using the RLA-JBL1 junction box. This not only protects your equipment and connections from environmental factors but also maintains a professional and tidy appearance.