Configure Bullet Camera Attachments
Learn how to configure Verkada’s Infrared Illuminator (ACC-CAM-CB-IR-1) or White Light Illuminator (ACC-CAM-CB-WL-1) to optimize the performance of your bullet camera.
The External IR Illuminator and White Light Illuminator are only compatible with the CB63-E and CB63-TE bullet camera models.
The Infrared Illuminator (ACC-CAM-CB-IR-1) extends the IR range of your bullet camera by supplementing the camera's built-in infrared LEDs with an additional external infrared light source. This allows the camera to capture clear, detailed footage beyond the built-in IR range at night and in dark environments.
At 100% intensity, the Infrared Illuminator extends the camera's IR range by 50%, bringing the total to 75m / 246ft on the CB63-E and 150m / 492ft on the CB63-TE.
Configuration
In Verkada Command, go to All Products > Cameras.
Select the camera with the Infrared Illuminator attached.
In the bottom right, click Settings > Attachment.
Configure the following settings based on your use case.
Install Mode
Disables the IR Illuminator, allowing the camera's field of view to be adjusted safely during installation.
Intensity
Sets the intensity of the IR light on a scale of 1 (lowest) to 100 (highest).
The White Light Illuminator (ACC-CAM-CB-WL-1) adds a configurable white-light source to your bullet camera, enabling full-color video capture at night and in low-light conditions, or to deter potential threats. It supports two lighting modes - Floodlight and Pulse, and can be triggered by motion or set to stay on continuously, with optional scheduling.
Configuration
In Verkada Command, go to All Products > Cameras.
Select the camera with the White Light Illuminator attached.
In the bottom right, click Settings > Attachment.
Configure the following settings based on your use case.
Install Mode
Temporarily disables the White Light Illuminator. Useful during installation to avoid light interference when adjusting the camera's field of view.
Light Mode
Controls how the white light operates. Options:
Off (disabled)
Floodlight (steady light)
Pulse (turns on and off periodically)
Brightness
Sets the intensity of the white light on a scale of 1 (lowest) to 100 (highest).
Activation Type
Determines what triggers the white light. Options:
Motion (activates the light when motion is detected and records in color only if the timer is set to 5 minutes or more)
On (keeps the light on and records in color continuously)
Schedule
Controls when the light is eligible to activate. Options:
Dusk to Dawn (active only when the camera is in low-light conditions)
Custom (define a specific time window)
Motion Timer
Sets how long the light stays on after motion is detected. Only available when Activation Type is set to Motion and depends on the selected Light Mode.
Floodlight (30 seconds, 1 minute, 5 minutes, or 30 minutes)
Pulse (5, 10, 15, or 30 seconds)
Contact Verkada Support if you run into issues with motion detection.
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