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Outdoor Zoom Dome Series
Hardware Manual

B81, B82, B84, B85, B87

2015/01/26

Summary of Contents for B81

Page 1: ...Outdoor Zoom Dome Series Hardware Manual B81 B82 B84 B85 B87 2015 01 26 ...

Page 2: ...14 Step 2 Open the Dome Cover 15 Step 3 Prepare for Waterproof Installation 17 Waterproof Solution with Naked Cable 18 Waterproof Solution with Conduit 20 Step 4 Install the Camera to the Surface 24 Step 5 Connect the Cable 25 Step 6 Access the Camera Live View 26 Step 7 Adjust the Viewing Angle 27 Step 8 Close the Dome Cover 28 Other Connections 29 Connecting a Power Adapter Optional 29 Connectin...

Page 3: ...3 Other Adjustments and Accessories 35 Replacing the Dome Cover 35 Using a Memory Card 39 How to Insert the Memory Card 39 How to Remove the Memory Card 39 Accessing the Camera 40 Configure the IP Addresses 40 Access the Camera 44 ...

Page 4: ... attempt to service this video device yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Trademarks All names used in this manual are probably registered trademarks of respective companies Liability Every reasonable care has been taken during the writing of this manual Please inform your local office if you...

Page 5: ...turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for ...

Page 6: ...vice personnel under the following conditions 1 When the power supply cord or plug is damaged 2 If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the video product 3 If the inner parts of video product have been directly exposed to rain or water 4 If the video product does not operate normally by following the operating Instructions in this manual Adjust only those controls that are covered b...

Page 7: ...oor Zoom Dome with D N Adaptive IR Basic WDR 2 4x Zoom lens B84 1 3MP Outdoor Zoom Dome with D N Adaptive IR Basic WDR SLLS 3x Zoom lens B85 2MP Outdoor Zoom Dome with D N Adaptive IR Basic WDR SLLS 3x Zoom lens B87 3MP Outdoor Zoom Dome with D N Adaptive IR Superior WDR 3x Zoom lens From the installation perspective these models are very similar therefore you can use one manual for all of them ...

Page 8: ...kage Contents Camera Mounting Screw Kit Hexagon Screwdriver Drill Template Conduit Gland Cable Gland Terminal Block for Power Terminal Block for DI DO Terminal Block for Audio In Out Quick Installation Guide Warranty Card Drill Template ...

Page 9: ...s to digital input or output devices such as an alarm trigger panic button etc Digital Input DI and Digital Output DO devices are used in applications like motion detection event triggering alarm notifications etc See Connecting the DI DO Devices Optional on page 31for information on how to connect DI DO devices to your camera 4 Audio Input Output This connector connects to audio input and output ...

Page 10: ... of reset button is to restore the factory default settings of the camera including the administrator s password The reset button can be used for following purposes 1 The administrator s password has been forgotten and therefore the camera cannot be accessed 2 In case of IP address mask or allow deny filter related issues resulting with inability to modify these settings 3 In case of connectivity ...

Page 11: ...r mounting instructions Flush Mount Suitable when mounting the camera discretely above dropped ceilings wherein only the dome cover will be visible underneath the ceiling PMAX 1013 Gang Box Converter Suitable for locations which require the use of gang boxes The Gang Box Converter is attached to the gang box and the camera is installed on the Gang Box Converter All cables are hidden inside the gan...

Page 12: ... on straight walls PMAX 0314 Vertical Pole Mount Suitable when mounting the camera on vertical poles PMAX 0314 PMAX 0503 Horizontal Pole Mount Suitable when mounting the camera on horizontal poles PMAX 0101 PMAX 0102 PMAX 0503 Corner Mount Suitable when mounting the camera on a corner wall PMAX 0314 PMAX 0402 ...

Page 13: ...ube PMAX 0702 Junction Box NOTE For more information about the mounting solutions and accessories please check the Mounting Accessory Selector in our website http www acti com mountingselector The above mounting accessories are not included in the package Contact your sales agents to purchase ...

Page 14: ... the camera logo This influences the camera placement and where you should drill the hole where the cables will pass through or how the cables will go along the ceiling or wall 1 Attach the supplied drill template on the surface according to the preferred camera orientation 2 Determine how the cables will be routed pass through the surface or along the surface If the cables will pass through the s...

Page 15: ...o show clarity of the procedures being described 1 If the cables will pass through the surface remove the metal cap covering the bottom hole of the camera and attach the cap to the side hole to close it The cables will be routed to pass this hole from the surface 2 With the bundled hex screwdriver loosen the three 3 screws securing the dome cover 3 Carefully lift to open the dome cover and place i...

Page 16: ...www acti com Hardware Manual 16 4 If necessary insert a memory card with the metallic contacts facing down into the card slot of the camera ...

Page 17: ...nduit This solution is recommended when an exterior grade Ethernet cable is not available or other cables such as power adapter DI DO devices etc will be connected to the camera See Waterproof Solution with Conduit on page 20 Determine the type of waterproof solution that is applicable to your installation requirements and prepare the necessary accessories or purchase extra materials Cable Gland C...

Page 18: ... describes the procedures in using the bundled cable gland and an exterior grade Ethernet cable 1 Disassemble the cable gland as shown below 2 Insert the clamping nut into the Ethernet cable 3 Insert the sealing insert with claw Body with Washer Sealing Insert with Claw Clamping Nut ...

Page 19: ... will pass through the surface do the following a Pull the network cable through the bottom conduit hole b Insert the sealing insert with claw into the cable gland body and then attach the clamping nut to complete the cable solution NOTE Make sure the clamping nut is tightly attached to the cable gland body and the sealing insert is squeezed tightly 6 Proceed with Step 4 Install the Camera to the ...

Page 20: ...ded solution if an exterior grade Ethernet cable is not available or when other cables such as power adapter DI DO devices etc will be connected to the camera 1 Prepare the following materials for waterproof installation Conduit Gland included in the camera package Flexible Conduit 1 2 Trade size not included in the package For use with 1 2 flexible conduit Network Cable CAT 5 or CAT 6 not include...

Page 21: ... is not necessary Please set the lock nut aside 3 Pull the network cable through the flex conduit If connecting other input output devices or an external power adapter pull the cables through the flex conduit without connectors The terminal blocks will be attached once the cables pass through the camera hole later 4 Insert the clamping nut through the flex conduit Lock Nut Body Sealing Insert Clam...

Page 22: ...6 Screw the conduit gland body to the conduit hole of the camera Attach to Side Conduit Hole Attach to Bottom Conduit Hole 7 If the cables will be routed along the surface skip this step If the cable will pass through the surface do the following a Pull the network cable through the bottom conduit hole or ...

Page 23: ...uit gland body and then attach the clamping nut as tightly as possible to complete the cable solution 8 If connecting other cables attach the terminal blocks to the cables See Other Connections on page 29 9 Proceed with Step 4 Install the Camera to the Surface on page 24 ...

Page 24: ...ith rubber to secure the camera CAUTION When using electric screwdrivers be careful not to touch the internal camera components while attaching the screws Since electric screwdrivers vary in sizes speed and force they may bruise and damage the internal camera components DISCLAIMER ACTi will not be responsible for camera damage caused by improper installations or the misuse of equipment for install...

Page 25: ...attach the clamping nut to the conduit gland body If the cable passes through the surface skip to step 2 Using Flex Conduit Using Naked Cable 2 Connect the network cable to the Ethernet port and other cables if any to the corresponding connectors on the camera or Ethernet Port Digital Input Output DI DO Connector Audio Input Output Connector 12V Power Connector ...

Page 26: ...tion diagram below Network AC Power Source PoE Injector PoE Switch Power Cable Ethernet Cable Ethernet Cable Data Power Ethernet Cable Data Camera In case of using a non PoE switch power up the camera using a power adapter not supplied As needed power up the other connected devices Step 6 Access the Camera Live View See Accessing the Camera on page 40 for more information on how to access the Live...

Page 27: ...tment Procedures 1 Loosen the tilt adjustment screws adjust the tilt and then tighten back the screws to fix the tilt position 2 Loosen the rotation adjustment screw rotate the viewing orientation and then tighten back the screw to fix the orientation 3 Loosen the pan adjustment screw move the pan direction and then tighten back the screw to fix the pan position 1 2 3 ...

Page 28: ...dware Manual 28 Step 8 Close the Dome Cover 1 Tighten the three 3 screws to attach the dome cover to the camera body 2 Remove the plastic covering the dome cover Final installation will look like the illustration below ...

Page 29: ...er is optional Connecting a Power Adapter Optional In case of using a non PoE switch or your PoE switch has limited power supply you can purchase a power adapter and directly connect the camera to a power outlet The power adapter must be connected to the supplied terminal block before use To do this follow the procedures below 1 Loosen the screws of the 12V and GND pins of the power terminal block...

Page 30: ...and the other to the GND pin 4 Tighten the screws of the 12V pin and the GND pins to secure the wire connection 5 Set the prepared power adapter for connection later Below is an example of a power adapter with an attached terminal block NOTE The power adapter is not bundled in the package ...

Page 31: ...are activated by the camera upon an event inside the camera For example you can connect an alarm horn to the camera as such when an event occurs inside the camera e g detected intruder the alarm horn will sound Other common DO device applications are motion triggered lights electric fence magnetic door locks etc You can connect up to two DI and two DO devices to your camera Press and hold the oran...

Page 32: ... TTL compatible logic levels Voltage To trigger low Logic level 0 0V 0 4V Normal high Logic level 1 3 1V 30V Current 10mA 100mA DO Connection design Transistor Open Collector Voltage Current 24V DC 100mA Typical Connection Based on these specifications if the DI device has a voltage of 0V 30V or the DO device has a voltage of 24V 100mA then the camera can supply internal power to these devices and...

Page 33: ...iate relay please refer to its specifications and make sure they match the above design The triggering circuit voltage has to be around 12V DC and the switch controlled circuit voltage has to match the external power supply e g 110V AC or 220V AC The illustration below is a graphic example of connecting a relay to a high voltage DO device Relay DO1 Device Camera Illuminator 110V 220V AC External P...

Page 34: ...ce Pin Mapping Instructions Audio Output 1 GND Connect the wires of the audio output device to GND Pin 1 and AUDIO OUT Pin 2 2 DI1 Audio Input 3 GND Connect the wires of the audio input device to GND Pin 3 and AUDIO IN Pin 4 4 DI2 Press and hold the orange tab as you insert the wire through the pin slot then release the orange tab to secure the wire NOTE For more information about AUDIO in connect...

Page 35: ...of cover available for purchase To replace the dome cover do the following 1 Loosen the three 3 screws to open the dome cover 2 Using a screwdriver remove the screw securing the spring wire to the dome cover NOTE Hold the spring wire as the screw is being removed to avoid the sudden release of the screw and cause it to fly in the air 3 Remove the three 3 screws to detach the cover bracket ...

Page 36: ... Hardware Manual 36 4 Remove dome cover from the cover housing 5 Remove the rubber from the dome cover 6 Insert the rubber into the replacement dome cover 7 Insert the replacement dome cover into the cover housing ...

Page 37: ...e cover housing note the indent a which is on the center of the extended curve of the cover Place the bracket on the cover housing with the arrow on the bracket aligned to the indent a 9 Attach the three 3 screws to secure the bracket to the cover housing a b c ...

Page 38: ...o the spring wire that is attached to the camera Note the screw placement as shown below 11 There are two 2 screw holes on the bracket attach the screw to the right screw hole using a screwdriver Final installation should look like the illustration below ...

Page 39: ...Insert a memory card into the card slot with the metallic contacts facing down the camera Push the card until it clicks into place How to Remove the Memory Card In case there is a need to remove the card make sure to access the camera Web Configurator to safely unmount the card first see the camera Firmware manual for more information Once unmounted from the firmware push the card to eject it from...

Page 40: ...P server running then you do not need to configure the IP addresses at all both the camera and the PC would request a unique IP address from DHCP server automatically In such case the camera will immediately be ready for the access from the PC The user however might not know the IP address of the camera yet It is necessary to know the IP address of the camera in other to be able to access it by us...

Page 41: ...not only discover the cameras but also list lots of valuable information such as IP and MAC addresses serial numbers firmware versions etc and allows quick configuration of multiple devices at the same time The IP Utility can be downloaded for free from http www acti com IP_Utility With just one click you can launch the IP Utility and there will be an instant report as follows You can quickly noti...

Page 42: ...network and it does not detect any DHCP services it will automatically assign itself a default IP 192 168 0 100 Whereas the default port number would be 80 In order to access that camera the IP address of the PC has to be configured to match the network segment of the camera Manually adjust the IP address of the PC In the following example based on Windows 7 we will configure the IP address to 192...

Page 43: ...IP Utility With the procedure shown above all the cameras will have unique IP addresses starting from 192 168 0 101 In case there are 20 cameras selected the last one of the cameras would have the IP 192 168 0 120 Later by pressing the Refresh button of the IP Utility you will be able to see the list of cameras with their new IP addresses Please note that it is also possible to change the IP addre...

Page 44: ...et Explorer browsers free third party software plug ins must be installed to the PC first to be able to get the live video feed from the camera Browser Required Plug In Safari QuickTime http www apple com quicktime download Other non Internet Explorer browsers Basic VLC Media Player http www videolan org Disclaimer Notice The camera manufacturer does not guarantee the compatibility of its cameras ...

Page 45: ...address bar http 192 168 0 100 Upon successful connection to the camera the user interface called Web Configurator would appear together with the login page The HTTP port number was not added behind the IP address since the default HTTP port of the camera is 80 which can be omitted from the address for convenience Before logging in you need to know the factory default Account and Password of the c...

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