background image

 

HD MotionCam

 Installation Manual 

EN.PM.UM24 20160211 

-24-

 

Page 24 of 29

 

 
 

 

 

2.

 

 A window will pop-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. 

 
 

 

Summary of Contents for UM24

Page 1: ...EN PM UM24 20160211 Page 1 of 29 High Definition Motion Camera POE System Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual ...

Page 2: ...h 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 harmful interference to...

Page 3: ...plicable codes Buyer and or installer provided hardware must be equivalent or better according to industry standards than that specified in the WeatherBug HD MotionCamera 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 wo...

Page 4: ...rted 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 22 Setting a Static IP Address for the HD MotionCam 23 Troubleshooting 26 Maintenance 27 Additional Information 28 Specifications 29 ...

Page 5: ...nstallation 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 cable drilling through walls or other dense suppo...

Page 6: ...on 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 result A...

Page 7: ...unting Arm Included in 5500 Power Over Ethernet POE Injector Included in 5500 MotionCam Mounting Arm 8570 200 ft Cat 6 Ethernet Cable 8525 Network Surge Suppressor 8550 7 ft Cat 5 Network Ethernet Cable 5452 Install Sealant 1166 Cable Ties 1168 Please carefully unpack set out and identify each part and inspect for damage If any damage is noticed please call WeatherBug Technical Support at 800 624 ...

Page 8: ... UM24 20160211 8 Page 8 of 29 Outdoor Components HD MotionCam in Housing Mounting Arm Grommet and Teflon Tape Cable Ties Silicone Sealant Indoor Components POE Power Supply 200 ft Ethernet Cable 7 ft Ethernet Cable Network Surge Suppressor ...

Page 9: ...rom exterior 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 acco...

Page 10: ...e 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 securely mounted to avoid distortion of the camera im...

Page 11: ...st the camera indoors the following supplied equipment will be needed HD MotionCam 200 ft Ethernet Cable 7 ft Ethernet Cable POE 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 fo...

Page 12: ... labeled Data Power Out 4 Plug the network surge suppressor into the POE Power Supply labeled Data In 5 Plug the 7 ft Cat 5 Network Ethernet cable into the other end of the network surge suppressor 6 For internet transmission plug the opposite end of the 7 ft Cat 5 Network Ethernet Cable into the network connection 7 For power plug the POE power supply into an electrical outlet 8 Once everything i...

Page 13: ...dress 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: ...ation 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 5 5 minutes before attempting to find the IP address ...

Page 15: ...s 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 co...

Page 16: ... 800 624 4205 or email support earthnetworks 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 captur...

Page 17: ...twork 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 to areas such as the base of walls when the job is complete 2 Run the cable to the general area that the camera will be mounted outside fish ...

Page 18: ...s can be utilized On the outside wall where the cables have been pulled through and the camera is to be mounted attach the mounting arm to the wall and secure 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 w...

Page 19: ...s 4 Using the Teflon tape wrap the threads a few times this will depend on how tighly you wrap the tape around the threads There needs to be enough tape to stop leaks but not too much that you cannot screw on the thread collar 5 Screw the threaded collar onto the mounting arm and tighten This will hold the camera to the mounting arm ...

Page 20: ...ect the Ethernet Cable from the mounting arm opening to the straight through Eathernet connector 7 Feed the attached cables into the mounting arm and line up the two allen wrench screws with the connection points on the thread collar Once the connection is made rotate the bottom to the right to hold the camera in place ...

Page 21: ...hree nut screws with the nut driver 9 Slide down the Grommit sleeve over the mounting collar 10 Use the supplied cable ties to clean up any loose cables if applicable Cut off the remaining ends of the cable ties 11 The HD MotionCam needs to be grounded according to local electrical code ...

Page 22: ...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 long...

Page 23: ...ion 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 24: ...p 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 25: ...24 20160211 25 Page 25 of 29 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 26: ...en 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 for outbound traffic is open for FTP Image is Poor Quality It is important to make ...

Page 27: ...enance There is little maintenance needed for the HD MotionCam As long as the camera housing remains 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 ve...

Page 28: ...fety 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 earthnetworks 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 o...

Page 29: ...Auto focus zoom lens Zoom Ratio 20x Optical Horizontal Viewing Angle 55 4 to 50 degrees Focal Length F 4 7 to 94mm Pan Angle 360 degrees endless rotation Tilt Angle 210 degrees Power Requirements AC24V Power Consumption 60 W max Dimensions 11 5 x 11 5 x 21 5 inches 292 1 x 292 1 x 546 1 mm Weight of Camera and Housing Approximately 13 pounds 5 8 kg Operating Temperature Range 20 to 122 F 28 to 50 ...

Reviews: