Can the ADC-VDB770 be used in climates that reach higher or lower than the temperature rating?
Yes. Functionality may be reduced during peak winter or summer weather depending on the climate.
The outer surface of the device, and especially the back plate, are expected to reach higher temperatures than some other Alarm.com video devices. Due to the slim form factor and advanced analytics processing capability, the device will generate heat that can be apparent even at more moderate ambient temperatures.
Alarm.com designed the device to effectively channel heat away from key components and user interaction areas and have conducted thorough testing to ensure safe operation of the device across the full range of operating temperatures and conditions.
High-temperature functionality
The maximum rated temperature 104°F (40°C) is based on testing in a poor Wi-Fi environment, direct sunlight, low wind, and extended continuous periods (i.e., 10 minutes or more) of high resource usage.
Some installations, particularly those in which the device is in better Wi-Fi environments and is not directly exposed to midday sunlight, may be able to operate all or most of the time at higher ambient temperatures than the device is rated for.
Low-temperature functionality
The device is designed to operate with reduced functionality below the minimum rated temperature of -22°F (-30°C). Additionally, full functionality may be maintained below the minimum rated temperature in favorable conditions (i.e., minimal airflow/wind).