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HD MotionCam

Installation Manual

Release 1, Version 1.0

-4-

February 2011

Table of Contents

Copyright

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Disclaimer

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Table of Contents

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Thank You!

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Plan Ahead

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Safety!

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Getting Started

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Camera System Parts ...................................................................................................... 7

Tools Needed .................................................................................................................. 9

Site Evaluation .............................................................................................................. 10

Installation

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Indoor Preliminary Setup .............................................................................................. 11

Viewing Live Video and Captured Images ................................................................... 13

Live Video

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Captured Images

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Routing the Cable ......................................................................................................... 17

Outdoor Installation ...................................................................................................... 18

Indoor connections ........................................................................................................ 21

Setting a Static IP Address for the HD MotionCam

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Troubleshooting

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Maintenance

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Additional Information

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Specifications

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Summary of Contents for HD MotionCam

Page 1: ...Release 1 Version 1 0 High Definition Motion Camera System Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual February 2011 ...

Page 2: ...nd found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause h...

Page 3: ... with all applicable codes Buyer and or installer provided hardware must be equivalent or better according to industry standards than that specified in the WeatherBug Installation Manual The buyer installer is responsible for any damage caused by installation of the WeatherBug HD MotionCam THINK SAFETY FIRST Warranty The Seller warrants the hardware purchased by the Buyer against defects in workma...

Page 4: ...arted 7 Camera System Parts 7 Tools Needed 9 Site Evaluation 10 Installation 11 Indoor Preliminary Setup 11 Viewing Live Video and Captured Images 13 Live Video 13 Captured Images 16 Routing the Cable 17 Outdoor Installation 18 Indoor connections 21 Setting a Static IP Address for the HD MotionCam 22 Troubleshooting 25 Maintenance 26 Additional Information 27 Specifications 28 ...

Page 5: ...tion can be straightforward and easy to complete if all steps are followed closely In order to ensure the most efficient installation possible you MUST follow the steps in Indoor Preliminary Setup BEFORE installing ANY equipment outdoors The most important aspect of preparation is safety Installation of the HD MotionCam requires working with electrical cable drilling through walls or other dense s...

Page 6: ...lation Roof and ladder safety is crucial Allow only qualified Electricians to make electrical connections Take all reasonable safety precautions double checking a power cable connection could save a life Stay as far away from other electrical wiring as possible Never allow the camera housing the cabling a drill bit or any other item to contact electrical wires or conduit Injury or death could resu...

Page 7: ... Included in 5500 Enclosure for Top of Camera Housing Included in 5500 MotionCam Mounting Arm 8570 100 ft HD MotionCam Power Cable 5512 200 ft Cat 6 Ethernet Cable 8525 HD MotionCam Power Supply 5510 Network Surge Suppressor 8550 5 ft Cat 5 Network Ethernet Cable 5452 Install Sealant 1166 Cable Ties 1168 5 mm Allen Wrench xxxx Please carefully unpack set out and identify each part and inspect for ...

Page 8: ...onCam in Housing Camera Support with Clamp Connector for Camera and Mounting Arm 3 Rubber Plugs Enclosure for Top of Housing and Spare Screws Mounting Arm Install Sealant Cable Ties Indoor Components 100 ft Power Cable 200 ft Ethernet Cable Power Supply Network Surge Suppressor 5 ft Ethernet Cable ...

Page 9: ...terior to interior possibly as much as 10 or more Socket drivers designed to be used with a drill of the size s needed to fit the screws intended for use in mounting the HD MotionCam Fish Tape to pull cable through wall Electrical Tape to tape the ends of cables for protection and to hold connectors and cables together Bolts Screws needed to attach the mounting arm to the wall will vary according ...

Page 10: ... or winter may be obstructed by tree growth in the spring and summer Spend time looking at the lighting and shading based on the time of day types of weather and time of year It is best to center the camera facing toward the prevailing winds generally westerly in the United States If you invest the time now in site evaluation your efforts are sure to pay off in the end The camera must also be secu...

Page 11: ...o test the camera indoors the following supplied equipment will be needed HD MotionCam 200 ft Ethernet Cable 100 ft Power Cable Power Supply Network Surge Suppressor Access to a computer running on the same subnet as the network connection that will be used to connect the camera to for this test is needed An electrical outlet needs to be nearby as well Network Requirements Port 21 TCP outbound for...

Page 12: ...net cable into the other end of the network surge suppressor 5 For internet transmission plug the opposite end of the 5 ft Cat 5 Network Ethernet Cable into the network connection 6 Plug one end of the 100 ft power cable into the camera using the matching green connection 7 Plug the other end of the 100 ft power cable into the matching green connection on the power supply 8 For power plug the powe...

Page 13: ...ddress of the camera To do this download the finder tool from the internet Open an Internet Explorer web browser on a computer connected to the same subnet as the camera THE HD MOTIONCAM ABSOLUTELY MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE SAME SUBNET AS THE COMPUTER USED TO AQUIRE THE INTERNAL IP ADDRESS OF THE CAMERA 1 To begin visit http download aws com Click on the link that says HD MotionCam Finder Tool ...

Page 14: ...llation of the SNC Toolbox 3 Once FINISH is clicked in the installation wizard go to the start menu and open the SNC Toolbox application 4 If the IP address is not immediately available click the SEARCH button at the top left of the window Make sure the camera has been connected for 2 minutes before attempting to find the IP address ...

Page 15: ...ss is not listed the computer used for access is most likely not connected to the same subnet as the camera and the testing will need to be finished in another location where the computer and camera are on the same subnet If the camera is connected to the same subnet as the computer and the camera is installed properly the local network may not assign DHCP IP addresses The camera will need to be c...

Page 16: ...e contacted at 800 624 4205 or email support aws com The camera must be enabled through headquarters in order for captured images to be available through the WeatherBug website Once the camera is enabled using a web browser on a computer connected to a Local Area Network LAN images can be viewed from the camera by visiting http weather weatherbug com and searching for the location name Now that ca...

Page 17: ...les must reach from the camera to the corresponding network and power connections 1 With the end of the cables as close as possible to the network and power connections that will be used and allowing about eight extra feet tape the end of the cables to something sturdy in the area to hold it in place keeping in mind that the cables cannot run directly across the floor and will have to be attached ...

Page 18: ...cure tightly hardware not included The mounting arm should go over the hole created for the cables The Power and Ethernet Cables should be fed through the Mounting Arm for the camera connection to be made Once the Mounting Arm is secured to the wall use the Install Sealant around the outside of where the mounting arm meets the wall to keep moisture from leaking behind the mounting arm and down the...

Page 19: ...ghten the screws into the threaded collar with a screwdriver for further security 6 On the bottom portion of the housing including the camera take the wire connected to the carabineer and attached the carabineer to the triangular piece on the clamp attached to the mounting arm This will support the weight of the camera on the mounting arm while installation is finished and or repairs are made 7 Li...

Page 20: ... housing and bottom of the Mounting Arm 10 Snap the enclosure shut Line up the arrow on the top of the enclosure with the arrow on the camera housing bottom Rotate the enclosure to the right to lock into place The arrows are pictured below 11 Use the supplied cable ties to clean up any loose cables if applicable Cut off the remaining ends of the cable ties 12 The HD MotionCam needs to be grounded ...

Page 21: ... the 100 ft Power Cable into the power supply 5 For power plug the power supply into an electrical outlet Note The Power Supply MUST be installed indoors The power supply is not weatherproof 6 As long as network settings were confirmed during the preliminary setup and after giving the camera enough time to boot up approximately 2 minutes installation is complete Camera setup is now complete As lon...

Page 22: ...tion of Viewing Live Video and Captured Images Once the SNC Toolbox is downloaded configure the IP address as shown below as long as the camera is directly connected to the computer through a switch If the IP address is known open an Internet Explorer window and enter the IP address in the address bar of the window and hit enter 1 Once the window is open click on the SETUP button on the top bar of...

Page 23: ...op up prompting the entry of a User Name and Password The camera has been programmed with a generic user name and password The user name is admin and the password is WxBugHD The password is case sensitive 3 Once logged in click on the NETWORK button on the left side of the page circled here ...

Page 24: ... Version 1 0 24 February 2011 4 Near the middle of the window click the radio button labeled Use the following IP address Enter the static IP information in the three boxes below circled here and then click OK on the bottom of the page to save ...

Page 25: ...e HD MotionCam has the proper power supply and that the components are turned on When the camera is powered on the booting process and movement of camera is audible when standing directly next to the unit Captured Images Not Visible If the station power has been verified and images are available locally but captured images are not retrievable through http weather weatherbug com verify Port 21 TCP ...

Page 26: ...emains tightly closed and the three rubber plugs are in place there should rarely be a need to clean anything inside the camera top enclosure The clear dome surrounding the camera may be very loosely wiped with a dry soft cloth to remove dust and debris The dome can then be wiped with the cloth using a very small amount of water DO NOT use volatile solvents such as alcohol benzene thinners or ammo...

Page 27: ... general safety precautions In case of a system breakdown discontinue use unplug the unit and all other cables and contact WeatherBug Weather Station Technical Support at 800 624 4205 or email support aws com In case of abnormal operation Unit is emitting smoke or an unusual smell Water or other foreign objects enter the housing The unit is dropped or damaged Disconnect the camera power cable and ...

Page 28: ...lens Zoom Ratio 10x Horizontal Viewing Angle 5 4 to 50 degrees Focal Length F 5 1 to 51mm Pan Angle 360 degrees endless rotation Pan Speed 400 degrees s max Tilt Angle 210 degrees Tilt Speed 400 degrees s max Power Requirements AC24V Power Consumption 80 W max Dimensions 9 3 8 x 13 5 8 inches 238 x 346 mm Weight of Camera and Housing Approximately 16 pounds 7 26 kg Operating Temperature Range 40 t...

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