Installation Guide
Avigilon™ H5A Modular Camera Models:
3C-H5MOD-MB2
3C-H5MOD-RP4
5C-H5MOD-MB2
H5A-MOD-2P
Page 1: ...Installation Guide Avigilon H5A Modular Camera Models 3C H5MOD MB2 3C H5MOD RP4 5C H5MOD MB2 H5A MOD 2P ...
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Page 3: ...ted 12 VDC 11 5 W min or PoE 11 5 W minimum l Do not connect directly to mains power for any reason CAUTION Failure to observe the following instructions may result in injury to persons or damage to the device l Do not expose the camera directly to high levels of x ray laser or UV radiation Direct exposure may cause permanent damage to the image sensor l Do not install near any heat sources such a...
Page 4: ...l be required to correct the interference at his own expense Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Avigilon Corporation or parties authorized by Avigilon Corporation could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Disposal and Recycling Information When this product has reached the end of its useful life please dispose of it according to your local env...
Page 5: ...s 15 Main Unit Installation 16 Required Tools and Materials 16 Main Unit Package Contents 16 Mounting on a Flat Surface or Table 16 Mounting the Unit to a Wall 17 Changing the Mounting Feet Position 17 Mounting to a Wall 19 Mounting the Unit on a DIN Rail 20 Cable Connections 22 Connecting the Ethernet and HD BNC Cables 22 Connecting External Power 23 Connecting to External Audio and I O Devices 2...
Page 6: ...d Bracket onto a Surface 45 Installing with Mounting Screws 46 Installing with the Adhesive Strip 47 Connecting to the Camera 49 Initializing a Camera Username and Password 49 Optional Using the USB Wi Fi Adapter 49 Assigning an IP Address 50 Accessing the Live Video Stream 50 Optional Configuring Onboard Storage 50 Configuring the Camera 51 For More Information 51 Main Unit LED Indicators 52 Conn...
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Page 8: ...microSD cards for onboard storage Install microSD cards so the metal contacts are facing towards the mounting feet For more information see Optional Configuring Onboard Storage on page 50 2 Firmware revert button Resets the camera to its factory default settings Overview 8 ...
Page 9: ...tions to external input output and audio devices 5 Ethernet port Accepts an Ethernet connection to a network Server communication and image data transmission occurs over this connection Also receives power when it is connected to a network that provides Power over Ethernet 6 Power connector block Accepts an external DC power connection when Power over Ethernet is not available 7 Link LED indicator...
Page 10: ...g feet screws x4 Screws for fastening the mounting feet to the main unit 3 DIN rail mount screw hole Screw hole used for fastening the DIN rail mount to the main unit DIN Rail Mount View 1 DIN rail mount Mount used for securing the main unit to a DIN rail Ordered separately BRKTMD 1001 2 DIN rail mount screw Screw used for fastening the DIN rail mount to the main unit Bottom View 10 ...
Page 11: ...et Imager View 1 Camera mount Provides mounting point for the imager Mount accepts M3 screws 2 Lens collar Removable lens collar 3 Camera lens Lens that captures the video image L Bracket and Micro Bullet View Micro Bullet Imager 11 ...
Page 12: ...er to the modular camera main unit 5 Mounting screws x2 Screws to fasten the L bracket mount to the mounting surface Right Angle Imager Right Angle Imager View 1 Bracket clip retainers x4 Bracket clip retainers for fastening the optional accessory flat bracket to the right angle imager 2 Camera pinhole lens Pinhole sized lens that captures the video image 3 Mounting slots x2 Slots for fastening th...
Page 13: ...be positioned 2 Bracket mounting clips x2 Clips to connect the bracket to the clip retainers on the right angle imager 3 Mounting slots x2 Slots for fastening the bracket and right angle imager to a mounting surface with the provided mounting screws Optional Accessory Flat Bracket View 13 ...
Page 14: ... For more information see Recommended Use of HD BNC Cables on the next page Mounting and Aiming Video Analytics Cameras When installing an Avigilon video analytics camera follow the listed mounting and aiming recommendations to maximize the camera s analytics capabilities l The camera should be installed above 2 74 m 9 feet The camera also supports lower installations that are in the eye level ran...
Page 15: ... radius circle One connector on each HD BNC cable is IP66 rated for protection from dust and water ingress The IP66 connector should be used with the micro bullet imager to set up an IP66 rated weather protected connection for that imager The non IP rated end of the HD BNC is used to connect to the main unit which should be installed in a dry and secure location Note Only the micro bullet imager i...
Page 16: ...cker l Power and I O terminal block l 4x screws and anchors for securing the unit to the mounting surface The optional DIN rail mounting accessory BRKTMD 1001 can also be ordered separately Mounting on a Flat Surface or Table If the modular camera main unit is installed in a secure location where it would not be bumped or jostled you can place the unit on a flat shelf or tabletop Make sure to inst...
Page 17: ...stall the modular camera main unit on a vertical wall This mounting option is ideal for keeping the unit and it s cables out of the way Changing the Mounting Feet Position The unit is shipped with the mounting feet in the tabletop mounting position To mount the unit to a wall you must first change the orientation mounting feet to match the image below Mounting the Unit to a Wall 17 ...
Page 18: ...he 4 screws holding the mounting feet in position 2 Rotate the mounting feet 180 so they match the image below Connect the mounting feet to the main unit using the 4 screws Changing the Mounting Feet Position 18 ...
Page 19: ...d Be aware that the cables will be coming from one of the two ends of the mounting template where the mounting screws are located 2 Hammer the supplied plastic anchors into the holes 3 Align the mounting slots on the unit s mounting feet to the drilled pilot holes and use the provided self tapping screws to secure the unit to the mounting surface Mounting to a Wall 19 ...
Page 20: ...ail that is widely used for mounting equipment such as on an equipment rack or in a storage room If you are installing the modular camera main unit in a location with accessible DIN rails use the DIN rail mount to mount the unit The DIN rail mount BRKTMD 1001 is an optional accessory and must be ordered separately Mounting the Unit on a DIN Rail 20 ...
Page 21: ...g the mounting feet in position These parts are not required for a DIN rail mounted main unit 2 Align the DIN rail mount with the center screw hole and fasten it in place with the screw provided Mounting the Unit on a DIN Rail 21 ...
Page 22: ...n the Main Unit Overview section for the location of the different connectors and status LEDs on the main unit 1 Connect a network cable to the unit s Ethernet port RJ45 connector 2 Connect an HD BNC cable for the number of imager modules you are installing Up to two imagers can be connected to each main unit 3 If the camera is connected to any external devices connect the I O or audio cables to t...
Page 23: ...r connector block complete the following steps 1 Remove the power connector block from the camera 2 Remove the insulation from 6 mm of the power wires Do not nick or damage the wires 3 Insert the two power wires into the two terminals on the power connector block The connection can be made with either polarity Use a small slotted 5 64 or 2 mm blade width screwdriver to loosen and tighten the termi...
Page 24: ...s internally connected with the Ground pin Circuit is open when inactive Maximum load is 25 VDC 120 mA 4 Audio Output line level An external power amplifier should be used when connecting speakers and microphones as shown in the diagram 5 Audio Ground 6 Audio Input line level l Relay l Switch l M Microphone l S Speaker Connecting to External Audio and I O Devices 24 ...
Page 25: ...n H5A Modular camera micro bullet imager l L shaped mounting bracket and mounting screws l 1x double sided mounting adhesive strip l 1x side mounting screw l 1x lens securing trimring for securing the imager through a hole in the mounting surface Using the L Bracket Mounting Adapter If the imager needs to be installed onto a flat surface use the supplied L bracket mounting adapter Positioning the ...
Page 26: ...t 1 Unscrew the thumbscrew holding the collar to the L bracket Pull the collar and thumbscrew off of the bracket 2 Re insert the thumbscrew into the collar through the hole where you would like it to be mounted Positioning the Micro Bullet Imager in the L Bracket 26 ...
Page 27: ...rew to hold the collar in place Mounting the L Bracket Note The L bracket can be mounted in place with either the mounting screws or the mounting adhesive strip Both options will be described below Mounting the L Bracket 27 ...
Page 28: ...a Drill two pilot holes into the mounting surface for the mounting screws Use the mounting slots in the L bracket as a guide for the holes b Align the mounting slots on the L bracket to the drilled pilot holes and use the provided self tapping screws to secure the bracket to the mounting surface Mounting the L Bracket 28 ...
Page 29: ...it with the Align the L bracket with the adhesive strip and press the bracket firmly down onto the adhesive for at least 5 seconds 2 Insert the micro bullet imager into the mounting collar The mounting screw hole on the imager should be on the top of the micro bullet when mounted This mounting screw hole aligns with the top of the imager s video frame Mounting the L Bracket 29 ...
Page 30: ...ake sure to connect the IP66 rated end of the HD BNC cable to the micro bullet For more information see Recommended Use of HD BNC Cables on page 15 Mounting Through the Mounting Surface For a more discreet mounting installation and to keep cables out of reach you can mount the micro bullet imager through a hole in a mounting surface Only part of the lens will be visible on the recorded side of the...
Page 31: ...unting surface is thicker than 6 35 mm 0 25 3 Push the micro bullet imager through the mounting hole a Secure it in place with the lens ring provided b The mounting screw hole on the imager should be on the top of the micro bullet when mounted This mounting screw hole aligns with the top of the imager s video frame 4 Tighten the lens ring to secure the micro bullet in place Mounting Through the Mo...
Page 32: ...llet For more information see Recommended Use of HD BNC Cables on page 15 Mounting to a Thin Metal Sheet The micro bullet imager has a mounting point on the body of the imager that can be used to mount the micro bullet to a thin mounting surface such as a metal sheet For this installation the mounting surface should be no more than 3 mm 0 12 thick Mounting to a Thin Metal Sheet 32 ...
Page 33: ...ld be no more than 3 mm 0 12 thick A countersink hole may be required if the mounting surface is thicker than 3 mm 0 12 2 Align the screw hole on the micro bullet to the drilled pilot hole and use the provided M3 mounting screw to secure the imager to the mounting surface 3 Tighten the mounting screw to secure the micro bullet in place Mounting to a Thin Metal Sheet 33 ...
Page 34: ...e micro bullet imager maintains protection from dust and water make sure to connect the IP66 rated end of the HD BNC cable to the micro bullet For more information see Recommended Use of HD BNC Cables on page 15 Mounting to a Thin Metal Sheet 34 ...
Page 35: ...tallation and to keep cables out of reach you can mount the right angle imager through a hole in a wall or other mounting surface Only part of the lens will be visible on the recorded side of the mounting surface Note The right angle imager can be mounted in place with either the mounting screws or the mounting adhesive strip Both options will be described below Use one of the following two option...
Page 36: ...3 Align the lens and mounting holes on the right angle imager with the drilled holes Secure the imager in place with the mounting screws 4 Connect the HD BNC cable Installing with Mounting Screws 36 ...
Page 37: ... having a countersink hole in the wall to bring the imager closer to the outer mounting surface 2 Peel the protective layer off of each side of the adhesive strip and discard 3 Place the adhesive strip onto the mounting surface making sure to align it with the drilled hole Align the right angle imager with the adhesive strip and press the imager firmly onto the adhesive for at least 5 seconds Inst...
Page 38: ... imager directly to a wall or other mounting surface Note The right angle imager can be mounted in place with either the mounting screws or the mounting adhesive strip Both options will be described below Use one of the following two options to install the right angle imager to the mounting surface Mounting the Imager onto a Surface 38 ...
Page 39: ... for the mounting screws Use the adhesive strip as a guide for the holes 2 Align the mounting holes on the right angle imager with the drilled holes Secure the imager in place with appropriate mounting screws not supplied 3 Connect the HD BNC cable Installing with Mounting Screws 39 ...
Page 40: ...ting clips click into place Installing with the Adhesive Strip 1 Peel the protective layer off of each side of the adhesive strip and discard 2 Place the adhesive strip onto the mounting surface making sure to align it with the placement you want the imager to have Align the right angle imager with the adhesive strip and press the imager firmly onto the adhesive for at least 5 seconds Installing w...
Page 41: ...lick into place Mounting Through the Mounting Surface with the Bracket For a more discreet mounting installation and to keep cables out of reach you can mount the right angle imager through a hole in a wall or other mounting surface Only part of the lens will be visible on the recorded side of the mounting surface Note The right angle imager can be mounted in place with either the mounting screws ...
Page 42: ... surface is more than 2 mm 0 08 thick there may be occlusions on the video image 2 Drill two pilot holes into the mounting surface for the mounting screws Use the mounting bracket as a guide for the holes 3 Align the lens and mounting holes on the mounting bracket with the drilled holes Secure the bracket in place with the mounting screws Snap the right angle imager into the bracket by gently push...
Page 43: ...4 Connect the HD BNC cable Installing with Mounting Screws 43 ...
Page 44: ...ide of the adhesive strip and discard 3 Place the adhesive strip onto the mounting surface making sure to align it with the drilled hole Align the mounting bracket with the adhesive strip and press the bracket firmly onto the adhesive for at least 5 seconds Snap the right angle imager into the bracket by gently pushing the imager inwards until the bracket mounting clips click into place Installing...
Page 45: ... mounting bracket directly to a wall or other mounting surface Note The right angle imager can be mounted in place with either the mounting screws or the mounting adhesive strip Both options will be described below Use one of the following two options to install the right angle imager to the mounting surface Mounting the Imager and Bracket onto a Surface 45 ...
Page 46: ...racket as a guide for the holes 2 Align the mounting holes on the mounting bracket with the drilled holes Secure the bracket in place with the mounting screws Snap the right angle imager into the bracket by gently pushing the imager inwards until the bracket mounting clips click into place Installing with Mounting Screws 46 ...
Page 47: ...mounting surface making sure to align it with the placement you want the imager to have Align the mounting bracket with the adhesive strip and press the bracket firmly onto the adhesive for at least 5 seconds Snap the right angle imager into the bracket by gently pushing the imager inwards until the bracket mounting clips click into place Installing with the Adhesive Strip 47 ...
Page 48: ...3 Connect the HD BNC cable Installing with the Adhesive Strip 48 ...
Page 49: ...ter System User Guide l Avigilon Control Center software version 7 4 or later or version 6 14 12 or later when connecting a camera in the factory default state the client software will ask you to create a new user For more information see the Avigilon Control Center Client User Guide l Avigilon Cloud Services ACS v3 0 or later when adding a camera you will be asked to create a new user for cameras...
Page 50: ...eo Stream Live video stream can be viewed using one of the following methods l Web browser interface http camera IP address l Network Video Management software application for example the Avigilon Control Center software Optional Configuring Onboard Storage To use the modular camera s onboard storage feature you must insert 1 microSD card into a microSD card slot While there are two microSD slots ...
Page 51: ...e Camera Configuration Tool User Guide l If the camera is connected to the Avigilon Control Center system you can use the client software to configure the camera For more information see the Avigilon Control Center Client User Guide l If the camera is connected to a third party network management system you can configure the camera s specialty features in the camera s web browser interface For mor...
Page 52: ...s and one long flash every second Updating the firmware Connected On Connected to the Network Video Management software or an ACC Server The default connected setting can be changed to Off using the camera s web user interface For more information see the Avigilon High Definition H4 and H5 IP Camera Web Interface User Guide Troubleshooting Network Connections and LED Behavior Note For any of the b...
Page 53: ...bed above Perform a factory reset of the camera using the physical firmware revert button Resetting through the camera s web interface will not produce the desired result Imager Connection LED Indicators On the main unit just above the HD BNC connectors are LED indicators for the HD BNC connection status There is a separate LED for each of the two HD BNC connections For the location of these LEDs ...
Page 54: ...he firmware revert button to reset the device The firmware revert button is shown in the following diagram 1 Ensure the camera is powered on 2 Using a straightened paperclip or similar tool gently press and hold the firmware revert button for two seconds Wait while the camera reverts to the factory default settings Resetting to Factory Default Settings 54 ...
Page 55: ... H4 and H5 IP Camera Web Interface User Guide 1 Locate and make note of the MAC Address MAC listed on the Serial Number Tag for reference 2 Open a Command Prompt window and enter the following commands a arp s New Camera IP Address Camera MAC Address For example arp s 192 168 1 10 00 18 85 12 45 78 b ping l 123 t New Camera IP Address For example ping l 123 t 192 168 1 10 3 Reboot the camera 4 Clo...
Page 56: ...solution and follow the cleaning instructions provided To clean the micro bullet lens bubble l Use hand soap or a non abrasive detergent to wash off dirt or fingerprints l Use a microfiber cloth or non abrasive fabric to dry the lens bubble Important Failure to use the recommended cleaning materials may result in a damaged or scratched lens bubble A damaged lens bubble may negatively impact image ...
Page 57: ...t Avigilon warranty terms for this product are provided at avigilon com warranty Warranty service and technical support can be obtained by contacting Avigilon Technical Support avigilon com contact Limited Warranty and Technical Support 57 ...
