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Quick Install

Indoor Camera p25

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Removing the p25

1.  Pull out the camera

Pull the camera from its position by gently pulling the camera downward 
on one side, then the other side. 

Take care to NOT let the spring clips 

snap forward (risk of injury!).

2. Remove the cables

Remove the cables coming from the building (network cable, USB cable, 
MxBus and signal input/output wires). Pull out the camera.

Installing the p25

Use the drilling template on the back for this purpose (red circle) or draw a circle with 105 mm/4.13 in diameter for the 
cut-out. Cut out the hole for the camera, then guide the cables (network cable, USB cable, MxBus and signal input/
output wires) through the hole.

1.  Install the p25

Press the spring clips back and insert the 
p25 into the hole for the camera. The spring 
clips will snap outwards, thus firmly holding 
the camera in place.

Make sure that you only press back the 
spring clips as shown in the image. Do not 
press them back any further as the springs 
may snap out of their fixtures otherwise.

2. Roughly align the p25

Turn the camera until it roughly points into 
the intended direction; once it is running, you 
will adjust the camera according to the live 
image (see 

«Initial Operation of the p25»).

Initial Operation of the p25

The initial operation starts with connecting the power supply (see section 

«Network and Power Connec-

tion, Additional Cables» in the M25 Camera Manual). The first access follows the procedure described in 
the same manual in the section «Initial Operation of the Camera». All other tasks require access to the 
camera’s user interface in the browser. Enter the camera’s IP address into the address bar of the browser.

1.  Set installed lens (only when self-mounting)

Open 

Admin Menu > Hardware Configura-

tion  > Lens Configuration

 dialog and select 

the installed lens. This step is required to select 
the proper special functions of the installed lens 
(e.g., for wide-angle lenses).

2. Adjust lens focus (if required)

This step is only necessary if the lens has been 
installed for the first time or exchanged. In cam-
eras with a MX-B016 ("Hemispheric") lens, the 
lens has been focused at the factory.

Check the live image from the camera in the 
browser.  Activate the focusing aid in the browser (

Focusing Aid

 quick 

control, 

Activated

 value).

Carefully turn the lens in clockwise or counter-clockwise direction using 
the red lens wrench until the red area of the focusing aid is as small as 
possible. Remove the lens wrench every time you changed the lens focus.

Once the focus is adjusted properly, deactivate the focusing aid again 
(

Focusing Aid

 quick control, 

Disabled

 value).

3. Adjust viewing direction

Turn the image in the ceiling until the live image 
shows the desired viewing direction 

1

.

Stick the Allen wrench (item 1.10) into the hole of 
the lock screw and loosen the screw a bit 

2

.

Stick the blue screwdriver 
(item 1.8) into the receptacle for adjust-
ing the camera tilt. Adjust the camera 
tilt as needed while watching the live 
image of the camera 

1

.

Lock the camera tilt by slightly tightening 
the lock screw 

2

.

4. Configuring and Using the MX-Bus-IO-Module

The camera will automatically detect an installed 
MX-Bus-IO-Module (see 

Camera Status

System

 

section in browser).

The signal inputs can be used right away in the 

signal input profiles

 in the 

Setup Menu > Event 

Overview

. Likewise, the signal outputs can be 

used in the 

signal output profiles

 in 

Admin 

Menu > Hardware Configuration > Signal Out Profiles

.

In addition, the signal inputs/outputs have been entered automatically 
in the 

Admin Menu > Assign Wires

 dialog and can be used to control 

doors and lights.

To use one or both signal outputs not as potential-free outputs (for relays), 
but as 

self-powered 12 V outputs

, open the 

Admin Menu > Hardware 

Configuration > Manage Hardware Expansions

 dialog. In the 

MxBus/

IO Board

 section, click on 

Connect

 for each output you want to use as 

self-powered output.

5. Save the configuration

In the live image of the browser, select the 

Manage Settings

 quick control 

ans set 

Store Entire Configuration

 as value. The camera stores the con-

figuration in the permanent camera memory so that the settings will be 
applied at the next camera reboot.

Screw for 

locking the 

camera tilt

1

2

1

2

Output 1

Output 2

Important Notes

Safety Warnings

•  This product must not be used in locations exposed to the dangers 

of explosion.

•  Make sure that you install this product as outlined in the installation 

instructions above.

•  When installing this product, make sure that you are only using genuine 

MOBOTIX parts and MOBOTIX connection cables.

•  Only install this product in suitable, solid materials that provide for a 

sturdy installation of the fixing elements used.

•  When removing the camera from the ceiling, make sure that the spring 

clips do not snap back (

risk of injury!

).

•  Electrical systems and equipment may only be installed, modified and 

maintained by a qualified electrician or under the direction and supervi-
sion of a qualified electrician in accordance with the applicable electri-
cal guidelines. Make sure to properly set up all electrical connections.

•  When attaching modules to the USB connector, the 

power consumption 

of all attached modules must not exceed 1 W

.

•  Due to the high performance of the p25, the area of the image sensor 

can get quite hot

, especially when the ambient temperature is also 

high. This does not affect the proper functioning of the camera in any 
way. This camera must not be installed within the reach of persons.

•  Make sure the power supply to the camera is disconnected before 

opening the camera housing (e.g., when exchanging the SD card).

•  MOBOTIX products include all of the necessary configuration options 

for operation in Ethernet networks in compliance with data protection 
laws. The operator is responsible for the data protection concept across 
the entire system. The basic settings required to prevent misuse can be 
configured in the software and are password-protected. This prevents 
unauthorized parties from accessing these settings.

•  Make sure that the operating temperature of 0 to +40 °C/+32 to +104° F 

is not exceeded.

Legal Notes

You must comply with all data protection regulations for video and sound 
monitoring when using MOBOTIX products. Depending on national laws 
and the installation location of the p25, the recording of video and sound 
data may be subject to special documentation or it may be prohibited. All 
users of MOBOTIX products are therefore required to familiarize themselves 
with all valid regulations and comply with these laws. MOBOTIX AG is not 
liable for any illegal use of its products.

Technical Specifications

Since the p25 is identical to the M25 for the most part, the technical data listed in the 

M25 Camera Manual in Section Technical Data 

also applies to this product. You can find the 

M25 Camera Manual as a PDF file on 

www.mobotix.com

 > Support > Manuals

.

p25 (Differences Compared to M25)

Lens Options

MX-B016 to MX-B237 (180° to 15° hor. angle of view)

Max. Image Size

6MP in 3:2 format (3072x2048)

Audio Functions

None; optionally with microphone and speaker

Interfaces

Ethernet 10/100, IPv4/IPv6, MiniUSB; 

MxBus and inputs/outputs using optional 

MX-Bus-IO-Module

Power 

Consumption

Typ. 4 W

Operating 

Conditions

IP20 (DIN EN 60529) 

0 to +40 °C/+32 to +104° F (DIN EN 50155)

Max. Thickness for 

Installation

Spring clips properly clamp down on materials from 1 to 

28 mm/0.04 to 1.1 in

Dimensions

Outside diameter 120 mm/4.72 in, total height 

85 mm/3.35 in, height installed 46 mm/1.81 in, recom-

mended min. installation depth 50 mm/1.97 in

Materials

Housing: PBT GF30

Weight

approx.  270 g

MX-Bus-IO-Module

Inputs

2 galvanically separated inputs 

(AC/DC, 0 to 48 V)

Outputs

Variant 1 (default):

 2 potential-free outputs (max. load 

per pin: max. 30 W or max. 1 A or max. 48 V AC/DC)

Variant 2 (set in browser):

 2 powered outputs 12 V DC; 

max. 50 mA per output

Add. Interfaces

MxBus connections for MOBOTIX peripheral devices

Operating  

Conditions

Same as camera

Cross-sectional 

area of wires at the 

terminals

0.14 mm² – 0.5 mm² (AWG 21 – 26)

Power 

Consumption

Typ. 0.5 W, max. 1.5 W

Dimensions/Drilling Template

Outside diameter 120 mm/4.72 in

39 mm/1.54 in

46 mm/ 

1.81 in

Recommended 

min. instal-

lation depth 

50 mm/1.97 in

Max. thickness 

for installation 

28 mm/1.1 in

MX-Bus-IO-Module

p25 main board

Outside diameter 120 mm/4.72 in

25 mm/0.98 in

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