In this article, we will introduce how to install a Reolink camera using a junction box RLA-JBS1. 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 RLA-JBS1.
Table of Contents
1. Junction Box RLA-JBS1 and Camera Compatibility
2. Introduction of the Junction Box RLA-JBS1
3. Step-by-Step Installation Instructions for the Camera with Junction Box RLA-JBS1
1. Junction Box RLA-JBS1 and Camera Compatibility
| Junction Box RLA-JBS1 | |||
| Pattern-A | B500 | B800 | B1200 |
| B500W | B800W | RLC-510A | |
| RLC-510WA | RLC-810A | RLC-810WA | |
| RLC-81MA | RLC-1212A | CX410 | |
| CX810 | CX410W | ||
| Pattern-B | RLC-811A | RLC-812A | RLC-811WA |
| Pattern-C | Duo 2 PoE | Duo 2 WiFi | Duo 3 PoE |
| Pattern-D | RLA-81PA | ||
2. Introduction of the Junction Box RLA-JBS1
What is in the box
Product Overview
- Cable Entries
The front plate/junction cover features a cable entry with a waterproof rubber grommet for the tail cable of the camera, which can be temporarily removed during camera installation for easier cable access.
The base has two side cable entries, allowing you to choose the best option based on your installation needs. One of these cable entries has a cover that can be unscrewed and swapped with the cable gland.
The cable gland includes a waterproof rubber ring, which can be removed temporarily for easier installation.
Additionally, the bottom of the base features another cable entry for further flexibility in cable routing.
- Snap Hook Chain
The Junction Box RLA-JBS1 features a metal snap hook chain. One end of the chain is securely fixed to the front plate/junction cover, while the other end has a D-ring that can be hooked onto a metal ring in the base of the junction box. This hook chain allows you to temporarily hang the front plate, along with the camera attached to it, from the base during installation. This feature provides extra convenience, giving you free hands to climb a ladder or handle tools.
If necessary, you can also temporarily unhook the D-ring during the installation process, giving you more flexibility when adjusting the camera or the cover.
Additionally, this hook chain serves a safety function. If you need to remove the front plate, the chain will prevent the cover and the camera from falling suddenly after the screws are undone, protecting your equipment from damage.
3. Step-by-Step Installation Instructions for the Camera with Junction Box RLA-JBS1
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Pattern A/B: Install Reolink Bullet Camera with Junction Box RLA-JBS1
Step 1. Set up and mount the base of the junction box
1. Prepare the junction box: Remove the screws on the front plate to separate the front plate from the base. Then, unscrew the cover of the cable gland.
2. Feed the cable(s): 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 grommet out of the cable gland to make it easier to thread the cable through. The rubber grommet of the cable gland can be opened along the slit to fit around the cable(s).
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. Mount the base: Mount the junction box to 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 to the front plate
1. Thread the tail cables: Take out the rubber grommet on the front plate. It has a slit that allows it to be opened to put the cables in. Then thread the cables of the camera through the cable entry on the front plate of the junction box.
Then plug the rubber grommet back into 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 and organize the cables: Connect the power supply and the network cable according to your needs. Then tidy the cables and place them in the junction box.
2. 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 Junction Box RLA-JBS1
Step 1. Decide Camera Installation Method
*Ceiling Mount: If the junction box 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 box and the camera are installed on the wall, please install the bracket of the camera on the bottom of the camera.
Step 2. Secure the camera to the front plate
1. Remove the front plate: Remove the screws on the front plate to separate the front plate from the base.
2. Thread the tail cables: Thread the camera’s tail cable through the hole in the camera bracket and then through the mounting plate of the camera. Note: the protruding side of the mounting plate should face the camera.
Take out the rubber grommet on the front plate. It has a slit that allows it to be opened to put the cables in.
Then thread the tail cables of the camera through the cable entry on the front plate of the junction box.
3. Secure the mounting plate: Plug the rubber grommet back into 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. Mount 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 the 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. Feed 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 grommet out of the cable gland to make it easier to thread the cable through. The rubber grommet of the cable gland can be opened along the slit to fit around the cable(s).
3. Mount the base: Mount the junction box to 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 and organize the cables: Connect the power supply and the network cable according to your needs. Then tidy the cables and place them in the junction box.
2. 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 Camera
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Pattern D: Install Reolink RLC-81PA Camera with Junction Box RLA-JBS1
Step 1. Secure the camera to the front plate
1. Prepare the junction box: Remove the screws on the front plate to separate the front plate from the base. Then, unscrew the cover of the cable gland.
2. Feed the cable(s): 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 grommet out of the cable gland to make it easier to thread the cable through. The rubber grommet of the cable gland can be opened along the slit to fit around the cable(s).
3. Thread the tail cables: Take out the rubber grommet on the front plate. It has a slit that allows it to be opened to put the cables in. Then thread the cables of the camera through the cable entry on the front plate of the junction box.
Then plug the rubber grommet back into the cable entry.
4. 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 positioned on the left side. Then, refer to the image below for a clear visual guide to match the corresponding holes.
Step 2. Set up and mount 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 the 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. Mount the base: Mount the junction box to 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 and organize the cables: Connect the power supply and the network cable according to your needs. Then tidy the cables and place them in the junction box.
2. 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 adjust the camera angle to achieve the best field of view and then tighten the adjustment knob to secure the camera.
In conclusion, this article provides a detailed guide on the Junction Box RLA-JBS1, helping you understand its benefits, how to choose the right model, and the installation process for different cameras. By reading this guide, you'll gain clear insights into how to efficiently organize and protect your camera cables, ensuring a tidy and reliable surveillance setup.