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Hardware Manual 

                 

Introduction 

List of Models 

This hardware manual contains the following models: 

E918 

 

3MP Outdoor Mini Dome with Superior WDR, Fixed lens 

E918M 

 

3MP Outdoor Mini Dome with Superior WDR, M12 connector, 

Fixed lens 

E919 

 

3MP Outdoor Mini Fisheye Dome with Superior WDR, Fixed 

lens 

E919M 

 

3MP Outdoor Mini Fisheye Dome with Superior WDR, M12 

connector, Fixed lens 

E920 

 

5MP Outdoor Mini Dome with Basic WDR, Fixed lens 

E920M 

 

5MP Outdoor Mini Dome with Basic WDR, M12 connector, 

Fixed lens 

E921 

 

5MP Outdoor Mini Fisheye Dome with Basic WDR, Fixed lens 

E921M 

 

5MP Outdoor Mini Fisheye Dome with Basic WDR, M12 

connector, Fixed lens 

E922 

 

10MP Outdoor Mini Dome with Basic WDR, Fixed lens 

E922M 

 

10MP Outdoor Mini Dome with Basic WDR, M12 connector, 

Fixed lens 

E923 

 

10MP Outdoor Mini Fisheye Dome with Basic WDR, Fixed lens 

Summary of Contents for E936M

Page 1: ...Outdoor Mini Dome Outdoor Mini Fisheye Dome Hardware Manual E918 E918M E919 E919M E920 E920M E921 E921M E922 E922M E923 E923M E936 E936M Ver 2016 01 06 ...

Page 2: ...5 Step 1 Prepare for Installation 15 Step 2 Open the Dome Cover 16 Step 3 Route the Cables 17 Step 4 Install the Camera 18 Step 5 Waterproof the Cable Connection 19 M12 Ethernet Cable for E9xxM models only 19 RJ 45 Ethernet Cable for E9xx models only 20 Step 6 Connect to Network 23 Step 7 Access the Camera Live View 23 Step 8 Close the Dome Cover 24 Other Adjustments and Accessories 26 How to Inst...

Page 3: ...7 How to Adjust the Fisheye View Orientation for E919 M E921 M E923 M only 29 How to Connect Audio In Device 30 How to Replace the Dome Cover 31 Accessing the Camera 33 Configure the IP Addresses 33 Using DHCP Server to Assign IP Addresses 33 Using the Default Camera IP Address 35 Access the Camera 37 ...

Page 4: ...ng or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Trademarks ACTi and ACTi logo are registered trademarks of ACTi Corporation All other names and products used in this manual are registered trademarks of their respective companies Liability Every reasonable care has been taken during the writing of this manual Please infor...

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: ...ly immediately and refer servicing to qualified service 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 product 3 If the inner parts of product have been directly exposed to rain or water 4 If the product does not operate normally even by following the operating instructions in this manual Adjust ...

Page 7: ... Outdoor Mini Fisheye Dome with Superior WDR M12 connector Fixed lens E920 5MP Outdoor Mini Dome with Basic WDR Fixed lens E920M 5MP Outdoor Mini Dome with Basic WDR M12 connector Fixed lens E921 5MP Outdoor Mini Fisheye Dome with Basic WDR Fixed lens E921M 5MP Outdoor Mini Fisheye Dome with Basic WDR M12 connector Fixed lens E922 10MP Outdoor Mini Dome with Basic WDR Fixed lens E922M 10MP Outdoor...

Page 8: ...tor Fixed lens E936 2MP Video Analytics Outdoor Mini Dome with Extreme WDR SLLS Fixed lens E936M 2MP Video Analytics Outdoor Mini Dome with Extreme WDR SLLS M12 connector Fixed lens From the installation perspective the above models are very similar therefore one manual is used for all of them ...

Page 9: ...iver Dome Cover Tab Cable Gland Not available in E9xxM models Quick Installation Guide Warranty Card IMPORTANT When the camera is taken out from the box the lens cover is covered by a thin film DO NOT remove this film It is used to protect the lens cover from scratches or fingerprint marks which may happen during installation Remove this film only after the camera is securely installed and all con...

Page 10: ...E923 Item Description 1 System LEDs Indicates the camera status Amber LED Blinks when network activity is in progress Blue LED Lights up when the camera is powered up and goes off again after the boot up process is complete Green LED Lights up when the camera is connected to a network ...

Page 11: ...ding 3 Ethernet Port RJ 45 Connects to a network using an Ethernet cable with RJ 45 connector 4 Reset Button Restores the factory default settings of the camera To reset the camera while the power is on press and hold the Reset Button for at least 5 seconds or until the Blue LED lights up 5 Memory Card Slot Insert a memory card not included into the slot for local recording purposes See How to Ins...

Page 12: ...em Description 1 System LEDs Indicates the camera status Amber LED Blinks when network activity is in progress Blue LED Lights up when the camera is powered up and goes off again after the boot up process is complete Green LED Lights up when the camera is connected to a network ...

Page 13: ...to a network using an Ethernet cable with M12 connector The camera uses the female M12 connector with D coding and PoE type A 4 Reset Button Restores the factory default settings of the camera To reset the camera while the power is on press and hold the Reset Button for at least 5 seconds or until the Blue LED lights up 5 Memory Card Slot Insert a memory card not included into the slot for local r...

Page 14: ...ter purchased separately is required for this type of installation Wall Mount Suitable when mounting the camera on the wall with the camera facing down as if installed on the ceiling The Wall Mount optional mounting accessory is required for this type of installation Pendant Mount Suitable when installing the camera on high ceilings where a straight tube is used to lower the camera The Pendant Mou...

Page 15: ...d for installation E9xx Models E9xxM Models Exterior grade Ethernet Cable with RJ 45 connector not included can be purchased from local stores Bundled Cable Gland Exterior grade Ethernet Cable with Waterproof M12 Male Connector D coding and PoE type A not included can be purchased from local stores 2 Depending on the material of the surface where the camera will be installed it may be necessary to...

Page 16: ...pen the Dome Cover 1 Loosen the three 3 screws using the bundled hex screwdriver 2 Lift to remove the dome cover NOTE A desiccant bag is attached underneath the dome cover DO NOT remove the desiccant bag to keep the camera interior parts dry ...

Page 17: ...led dome cover tab to the dome cover to close the gap 3 Route the cable from the network side through the hole and connect it to the Ethernet port of the camera NOTE If the camera will be installed outdoors or in places wherein environmental factors change drastically make sure to waterproof the cable connection see Step 5 Waterproof the Cable Connection on page 19 for instructions 4 Push the cabl...

Page 18: ... gap on the camera cover Step 4 Install the Camera 1 If necessary insert a memory card into the memory card slot of the camera See How to Insert the Memory Card on page 26 for more information 2 Install the camera to the surface using the three 3 bundled screws NOTE Please make sure the screw is flat on the plate ...

Page 19: ... Ethernet cable or the pigtail of the camera may either have the RJ 45 or M12 connector M12 Ethernet Cable for E9xxM models only Typical M12 Ethernet cable has waterproof connection Simply connect and screw the cable connectors to make the connection waterproof Make sure the connectors are secured tightly ...

Page 20: ...et cable follow the procedures below to waterproof the cable connection 1 Detach the cable gland as shown below 2 On the network side cable insert the clamping nut through the Ethernet cable 3 Insert the sealing rubber and claw through the Ethernet cable Gland Body Clamping Nut Sealing Rubber and Claw ...

Page 21: ... on the gap on the gland body 5 Attach the gland body to the Ethernet port of the camera IMPORTANT Make sure the rubber ring is completely aligned and flat on the gland body to avoid possible water leakage 6 Connect the RJ 45 connector of the network cable to the Ethernet port of the camera ...

Page 22: ... the cable gland body 8 Attach the clamping nut to the cable gland body Make sure the clamping nut is tightly secured and the rubber is squeezed in to avoid water leakage DISCLAIMER ACTi will not be responsible for camera damage caused by water entering the cable connections ...

Page 23: ...to a network or PC and a power source See Power over Ethernet PoE example connection diagram below Network AC Power Source PoE Injector PoE Switch Power Cable Ethernet Cable Ethernet Cable Data Power Ethernet Cable Data Camera Step 7 Access the Camera Live View See Accessing the Camera on page 33 for more information on how to access the Live View of the camera ...

Page 24: ...of the network cable to close the cover NOTE Make sure the rubber on the camera is positioned properly on its track as the dome cover is closed on the camera to ensure protection against water ingress 2 Tighten the three 3 screws using the supplied hex screwdriver to attach the dome cover 3 Remove the thin film Rubber ...

Page 25: ...www acti com Hardware Manual 25 Final installation should look similar to the illustration below ...

Page 26: ...the memory card into the card slot with the metal contacts facing the bottom side of the camera 3 Push the card completely until it clicks into place 4 Attach the dome cover to the camera and tighten the three 3 screws 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 Use...

Page 27: ... adjust the focus But the pan and tilt direction may need to be adjusted based on the camera live view NOTE The following procedures are not applicable to Mini Fisheye Dome cameras 1 Open the dome cover 2 Slightly loosen the three 3 screws securing the lens module 3 Turn the lens module to adjust the camera pan position 4 Tighten the three 3 screws to fix the pan position ...

Page 28: ...ww acti com Hardware Manual 28 5 Push the lens up or down to adjust to prefered tilt NOTE Because the lens is secured tightly to the module users need to push hard to tilt the lens 6 Close the dome cover ...

Page 29: ...E921 M E923 M only 1 Open the dome cover 2 Loosen the three 3 screws securing the lens 3 Turn the lens module to adjust the viewing orientation The arrow on the lens indicates the top side orientation 4 Once done tighten the three 3 screws to fix the lens position 5 Close the dome cover ...

Page 30: ...ing the jack To connect an audio input device do the following 1 Pull to remove the rubber protection 2 Connect the audio input device NOTE The microphone must have a built in amplifier Connecting an ordinary microphone will dwarf sounds and will result in inaudible recording 3 If the camera is installed outdoors be sure to wrap the audio connectors with Waterproof Tape can be purchased in hardwar...

Page 31: ... can be replaced with a smoked vandal proof dome cover The smoked dome cover is an optiona accessory contact your sales agent to purchase To replace the dome cover follow the procedures below 1 Open the dome cover 2 Remove the six 6 screws securing the dome cover bracket 3 Remove the bracket and then the transparent dome cover ...

Page 32: ...e the black rubber from the transparent dome cover and place the black rubber to the replacement dome cover 5 Install the replacement dome cover and then the bracket 6 Align the screw holes and secure the six 6 screws 7 Close the dome cover ...

Page 33: ...HCP 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 ...

Page 34: ...re tool that can 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...

Page 35: ...twork 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 1...

Page 36: ...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 37: ...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 38: ...following address into Web browser s 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 ...

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