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Initial Operation of the MX-Proximity-Box

1. Open the MOBOTIX camera's user interface in 

the browser
•  Enter the IP address of the camera that is con-

nected to the MX-Proximity-Box in the browser 

(admin access rights required):

http://<IP address of camera>

2. Activate MxBus interface and MX-Proximity-Box

•  Open the 

Admin Menu > Hardware Configura-

tion > Manage MxBus Modules dialog.

•  Make sure that the 

MxBus Interface is connected. 

If the interface is not connected, click on 

Connect.

•  In the 

Device section, check if the MX-Proximity-Box 

line is set to 

Active. If this is not the case, click 

on 

Refresh.

3. Configure MX-Proximity-Box

•  In the same dialog as in step 2, click on 

MxMessageSystem Configuration.

•  Click on 

Load configuration of connected devices.

•  Click on 

Edit Messages, then on New message 

and enter a suitable 

Message name

•  Click on the bar with the desired MX-Proximity-Box, 

then on 

Add.

•  Select the 

Message name. The Recurrence time 

specifies the time to pause before the message 

can be sent again.

•  In addition, you can select a movement profile for 

triggering events. The predefined 

Approaching

Leaving and Movement  profiles  combine  the 

corresponding parameters. The 

Custom profile 

allows setting individual values for special purposes.

•  In order to store the MX-Proximity-Box configu-

ration, click on 

Transfer entire configuration

4. Configure events

•  Open the 

Setup Menu > Event Control > Event 

Overview dialog.

•  In the 

Message Events section, click on Edit and 

create the profiles for message events as required 

(e.g., for starting a recording).

5. Store the camera configuration

•  In the Live screen of the camera, click on 

Admin 

Menu > Configuration > Store, permanently store 

the camera configuration and reboot the camera.

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.

•  The MOBOTIX MX-Proximity-Box is to be used only 

for detecting movements using radar sensors in IP66 

environments.

 

•  Electrical systems and equipment may only be 

installed, modified and maintained by a qualified 

electrician or under the direction and supervision of 

a qualified electrician in accordance with the appli-

cable electrical guidelines. Make sure to properly set 

up all electrical connections.

•  Make sure that you adhere to all relevant laws, regula-

tions and that you fulfill all certification requirements 

for the intended use.

•  Torque for all screws: 0.4 Nm.
•  Press the white cable plug (eight-wire plug or cable 

plug 3 to 5 mm or 5 to 7 mm) into the casing in such 

a way that the rims stick out equally on both sides.

•  Make sure to use only twisted-pair cabling (e.g., 

J-Y(St)Y) for MxBus wiring.

•  The length of the entire MxBus wiring must not exceed 

100 m/328 ft.

•  Diameter of all wires: 0.6–0.8 mm (0.8 mm = AWG 21 

recommended to reduce line losses).

Technical Specifications

MX-Proximity-Box

Connection

MxBus (2 terminals)

Power Supply

48 V DC (via camera and MxBus)

Power consumption

0.5 to 1 W

Frequency (radar signal)

~24 GHz

Operating Conditions

IP66 (DIN EN 60529) 

–20 to +60 °C/–4 to +140 °F 

Dimensions (height x width x 

depth)

63 x 87 x 30 mm/2.48 x 3.43 x 1.18 in

Materials

Housing: PBT GF30

Weight

Approx. 75 g/0.17 lb

Detection area

Persons: 0 to max. 15 m/16.40 yd; cars: 0 to max. 35 m/38.28 yd

Concealed installation

Possible behind materials with low absorbability of radar waves 

(e.g., 

uncoated glass, plastics, various wood-based materials , drywall

). 

It is highly recommended to test the material before installing!

Further Information regarding 

detection

Detectable movements: Approaching, leaving and general motion 

detection

Drilling Template

75 mm/2.95 in

MX-Proximity-Box

Drilling t

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or other MOBO

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omponents:

www

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com

 > Support

 > Manuals

Resetting the MX-Proximity-Box

If the MX-Proximity-Box had been connected to a 

different camera before and was not deactivated or 

reset before detaching, the left LED (operating status) 

may flash red after establishing the connection. In this 

case, you need to reset the connected and activated 

MX-Proximity-Box to 

factory defaults:

•  Remove the box cover.
•  Bridge the contact surfaces in the bottom right 

corner (red circle in figure) using a screwdriver, 

for example (both LEDs are flashing red/blue with 

increasing frequency).

•  Only remove the bridge if both LEDs of the 

MX-Proximity-Box  are  flashing  green  on/off  3 

times to indicate that the process has finished 

successfully.

•  Mount the cover back onto the box.
•  Set up the MX-Proximity-Box in the camera (see 

«Initial Operation of the MX-Proximity-Box»).

This device is granted pursuant to the Japanese Radio Law (

電波法

)

This device should not be modified (otherwise the granted designation number will become invalid)

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