Fike FVA-IP, Installation And Operation Manual

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FVA-IP Camera Installation and Operation Manual
Revision Date: June, 2019 P/N 06-523 (Rev. 5) 9
2.6 Powering Up the System
The system and all its electrical components should be supplied with power from an uninterrupted power source. This
will ensure that the cameras, guard station, and network will remain functioning over the course of power loss. The
amp hour for the system to maintain power will vary depend on the number of cameras used. Calculations should be
conducted to ensure adequate backup power is available to maintain the system for 24 hours.
NOTE: Backup power supply for cameras should adhere to the requirements of NFPA 72 and be NRTL certified for fire.
NOTE: Power with 12‐24 VDC (UL), 12 VDC (FM) from UL listed Class 2 power supply for security or fire should be used.
POE may be used as supplemental to the listed 12 or 24 volt power supply.
The voltage required to operate the camera is clearly marked on the rear panel of the camera. The green power LED
on the rear and front of the IP camera indicates that power is connected. Power consumption is approximately 5.0
Watts. The IP Camera is fitted to automatically switch between low voltage power supply and POE if one is to fail.
NOTE: All wiring should be done according to NEC 70 practices.
2.7 Network Configuration
NOTE : If your organization uses static IP addresses (i.e. does not use DHCP services) you must provide specific IP
addresses to complete the following steps. Contact your IT representative or system administrator.
Consider the following when configuring the Network connections:
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Type of network currently in‐place within the organization
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IP and DNS configuration options (automatic or manual)
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Number of cameras residing on the same network
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Future expansion plans (how many cameras may be added)
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Who will access the system and from where (local networks, Internet).
2.7.1 Network Requirements
Typical bandwidth to transfer video from the IP camera to the Video Management System is minimal. Each frame is
approximately 40 to 60 kb in size. Therefore, one camera at 2 frames per second (fps) results in 120 kbps. An operator
displaying 48 cameras at once, (48 x 120 x 8) results in 46,080 kbps (46.0 Mbps), which is less than 50% capacity of 100
MB network or less than 5% capacity of a 1 GB network. However, it is highly unlikely that an operator would view 48
cameras at once on one Fike Video Analytics video management workstation, nor would they need to do so.