How to install the
PollenScoutTM camera on a hive
You need:
PollenScoutTM hive camera, with EU or UK power supply
PollenScoutTM bracket, with a short leg, a long leg, and an arm on a pivot point
cable tie
1. Check parts
2. Attach camera to bracket
Slide bracket arm through slot in camera, so camera faces pivot
Secure end of arm with cable tie




3. Attach bracket to hive
Put bracket over top of hive box, with camera pointing towards the entrance.


Short leg of bracket at front of hive, next to hive entrance
Camera left of hive entrance at 55 degrees
4. Plug camera into power
Camera will automatically connect to your wireless LAN
5. Check LED
Solid ON at start = powering up
Fast blink = software updating
Blink every 10 seconds = good
3 seconds ON, 2 seconds OFF, repeated = no wireless LAN connection
Solid ON after start-up or no LED at all = device has a fault, please contact us
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