A8x Outdoor Dome Series Hardware Manual A81, A82, A83 2017/06/09
Hardware Manual Table of Contents Precautions ............................................................. 4 Safety Instructions .................................................................................... 6 Introduction ............................................................. 7 The List of Models ..................................................................................... 7 Package Contents......................................................................................
Hardware Manual How to Connect Audio Input / Output Devices ...................................... 30 How to Connect a Video Output Device ................................................ 31 Other Accessories ................................................ 32 How to Install / Remove the Memory Card ............................................ 32 How to Insert the Memory Card ............................................................ 32 How to Remove the Memory Card ......................................
Hardware Manual Precautions Read these instructions You should read all the safety and operating instructions before using this product. Heed all warnings You must adhere to all the warnings on the product and in the instruction manual. Failure to follow the safety instruction given may directly endanger people, cause damage to the system or to other equipment.
Hardware Manual Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Hardware Manual Safety Instructions Cleaning Disconnect this video product from the power supply before cleaning. Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. Do not use accessories not recommended by the manufacturer Install the PoE switch or injector and other devices that will be used with the camera in a dry place protected from weather. Servicing Do not attempt to service this video product yourself.
Hardware Manual Introduction The List of Models This hardware manual contains the following models: A81 A82 A83 3MP Outdoor Zoom Dome with D/N, Adaptive IR, Extreme WDR, SLLS, 4.3x Zoom lens 5MP Outdoor Zoom Dome with D/N, Adaptive IR, Extreme WDR, SLLS, 2.8x Zoom lens 2MP Outdoor Zoom Dome with D/N, Adaptive IR, Extreme WDR, ELLS, 4.3x Zoom lens 7 www.acti.
Hardware Manual Package Contents Camera Mounting Screws Allen Wrench Metal Cap Conduit Gland Cable Gland Rubber Drill Template Quick Installation Guide Drill Template Warranty Card 8 www.acti.
Hardware Manual Physical Description NOTE: The camera picture above is for reference only. Actual camera may slightly differ. Item 1 2 Ethernet Port Description Connects to a network using an Ethernet cable. There are two (2) LED indicators on the port: Power LED (Amber): Lights up when power is connected. LAN LED (Green): Blinks when network activity is in progress. Terminal Block Connector Audio Input / Output Connects to an audio input and output device, such as a microphone and speaker.
Hardware Manual Item Description the installation site. See How to Connect a Video Output Device on page 31 for more information. 3 Memory Card Slot Insert a memory card into this slot for local recording purposes. See How to Install / Remove the Memory Card on page 32 for more information. NOTE: Supports microSDHC and microSDXC cards. 4 Reset Button Restores the factory default settings of the camera.
Hardware Manual Mounting Options There are several mounting options that you can use to install the camera. Select the most suitable solution for your installation environment. Mount Types Accessories Surface Mount Suitable when mounting the camera directly walls or ceilings Straight Wall Mount Suitable when mounting the camera on straight walls. without extra accessories. See Installing the Camera on a Surface on page 12 for mounting instructions.
Hardware Manual Installing the Camera on a Surface This section describes the procedures in installing the camera on a flat surface such as a hard or dropped ceiling and straight or tilted walls. Before installation, make sure the wall or ceiling can bear more than the weight of the camera. Step 1: Drill the Holes Before drilling the holes, note the direction of the connectors side of the camera, which is also the opposite side of the camera logo.
Hardware Manual Step 2: Prepare the Camera NOTE: To avoid scratches or leaving fingerprints on the dome cover, it is recommended to retain the plastic covering the dome cover until the camera is completely installed. However, the plastic has been removed on the pictures in this documentation to show clarity of the procedures being described. 1. Loosen the four (4) screws securing the dome cover and lift to open the dome cover. 2.
Hardware Manual Step 3: Waterproof the Cable Connection Depending on the installation environment, the cable can pass through the surface and go through the bottom hole of the camera or pass along the surface and through the side hole of the camera. Refer to the instructions below to protect the cable connections. Option 1: Cable Passing Through the Surface and Bottom Cable Hole 1. Attach the bundled metal cap on the side conduit hole.
Hardware Manual 4. Insert the rubber back into the camera bottom hole. 5. Pull the Ethernet cable without connector from the hole on the surface and insert the cable through the camera rubber. 6. Once the Ethernet cable pass through the camera hole, attach the RJ-45 connector (see How to Attach the RJ-45 Connector on page 33 for detailed information). 7. Pull enough Ethernet cable length to be able to connect to the Ethernet port of the camera. 15 www.acti.
Hardware Manual 8. Once the cable length is determined, seal the bottom cable hole with silicon to protect it from water leak. 9. Mount the camera on the surface using the bundled screws with o-rings. O-Rings CAUTION: When using electric screwdrivers, be careful not to touch the internal camera components while attaching the screws. Since electric screwdrivers vary in sizes, speed, and force, they may bruise and damage the internal camera components.
Hardware Manual Option 2: Cable Passing Along the Surface and the Camera Side Cable Hole The camera comes with two (2) glands used to waterproof the side cable hole. Determine the type of waterproof solution that is applicable to your installation requirements and prepare the necessary accessories or purchase extra materials. Bundled Accessory Description Cable Gland Use this solution when connecting an Exterior-grade Ethernet cable between the camera and a Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) switch or injector.
Hardware Manual Waterproof Solution with Naked Cable This section describes the procedures in using the bundled cable gland and an exterior-grade Ethernet cable. 1. Disassemble the cable gland as shown below: Body (with Washer) Sealing Insert with Claw Clamping Nut 2. Insert the clamping nut into the Ethernet cable. 3. Insert the sealing insert with claw. 18 www.acti.
Hardware Manual 4. Attach the cable gland body to the hole of the camera. 5. Mount the camera onto the surface using the three (3) bundled screws with o-rings. O-Rings CAUTION: When using electric screwdrivers, be careful not to touch the internal camera components while attaching the screws. Since electric screwdrivers vary in sizes, speed, and force, they may bruise and damage the internal camera components.
Hardware Manual 7. Connect the cable to the Ethernet port of the camera. 8. Insert the sealing insert with claw into the cable gland body and then attach the clamping nut to complete the cable solution. NOTE: Make sure the clamping nut is tightly attached to the cable gland body and the sealing insert is squeezed tightly. 20 www.acti.
Hardware Manual Waterproof Solution with Conduit This section describes the procedures to waterproof the cabling connections using the bundled conduit gland and flexible conduit. This is the recommended if other input/output devices or an external power adapter will be connected to the camera or when an exterior-grade Ethernet cable is not available. 1.
Hardware Manual 3. Screw the conduit gland body to the conduit hole of the camera. 9. Mount the camera onto the surface using the three (3) bundled screws with o-rings. O-Rings CAUTION: When using electric screwdrivers, be careful not to touch the internal camera components while attaching the screws. Since electric screwdrivers vary in sizes, speed, and force, they may bruise and damage the internal camera components.
Hardware Manual 5. Insert the clamping nut through the flex conduit. 6. Insert the sealing insert and attach it at the end of the flex conduit. 7. Insert the network cable and other cables (if any) through the camera conduit hole; pull enough cable length to connect to the camera. 23 www.acti.
Hardware Manual 8. Insert the sealing insert to the gland body and then attach the clamping nut to complete the cable solution. 9. Connect the network cable to the Ethernet port of the camera. 10. Connect other cables (if any) to their respective connectors. See Other Connections on page 27 for detailed instructions. Example of DC12V Connection Example of Video-Out (VO) Connection 24 www.acti.
Hardware Manual Step 4: Connect to Network Connect the other end of the network cable to a switch or injector. Then, connect the switch or injector to a network or PC and a power source. See Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) example connection diagram below.
Hardware Manual Step 6: Adjust the Viewing Angle Based on the live view, adjust the viewing angle and orientation of the camera. 1. Turn the lens module to pan the camera. Yellow sticker here ≤ 135° ≤ 135° NOTE: Do not turn the lens module to its extent as this will damage the lens cable. From the yellow sticker mark, turn the lens module only up to 135° to the left and to the right of the yellow sticker.
Hardware Manual Other Connections This section describes the procedures in preparing an external power adapter or other input and output devices, such as digital or alarm, audio and video that you can connect to the camera. The use of these devices, however, is optional. Connecting a Power Adapter (Optional) The camera can be powered by a Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch that is IEEE802.3af compliant.
Hardware Manual Connecting Input / Output Devices (Optional) Depending on your surveillance needs, you may connect digital input / output, audio input / output, and video output device to your camera. How to Connect DI/DO Devices Press and hold the orange tab as you insert the wire through the pin slot, then release the orange tab to secure the wire.
Hardware Manual The table below shows the DI/DO connection specifications: Device Connection design DI TTL - compatible logic levels To trigger (low) Logic level 0: 0V ~ 0.4V Normal (high) Logic level 1: 3.3V Voltage Connection design Transistor (Open Collector) Voltage & Current 5V DC, < 50mA DO Typical Connection Based on these specifications, if the DI device has a voltage of 3.
Hardware Manual How to Connect Audio Input / Output Devices Audio input and output devices, such as a microphone and speaker, can be connected to the camera. The camera supports both the active (line-in) and passive (mic-in) microphone. Press and hold the orange tab as you insert the wire through the pin slot, then release the orange tab to secure the wire.
Hardware Manual How to Connect a Video Output Device A video output device, such as the Camera Installation Kit, can be connected to the camera to see the live view during installation through the Camera Installation Kit BNC connection. Press and hold the orange tab as you insert the wire through the pin slot, then release the orange tab to secure the wire.
Hardware Manual Other Accessories How to Install / Remove the Memory Card The camera supports local video recording to a memory card. NOTE: Supports microSDHC and microSDXC cards. How to Insert the Memory Card Insert a memory card into the card slot with the metallic contacts facing down the camera. Push the card until it clicks into place.
Hardware Manual How to Attach the RJ-45 Connector 1. Prepare the following tools: a. RJ-45 connector b. Crimping tool c. Scissors 2. Cut about one (1) inch into the plastic sheath from the end of the cable. 3. Unwind the wires and arrange them according to the color sequence below. This side up 1 Stripe Orange 2 Orange 3 Stripe Green 4 Blue 5 Stripe Blue 6 Green 7 Stripe Brown 8 Brown 4. Straighten out the wires and use the scissors to make a straight cut ½ inch from the cut end.
Hardware Manual 5. With the RJ-45 connector tab facing down, push down the wires into the connector all the way to the end. 6. Place the connector into the crimping tool, and cinch down to secure the RJ-45 connector to the Ethernet cable. 34 www.acti.
Hardware Manual Accessing the Camera Configure the IP Addresses In order to be able to communicate with the camera from your PC, both the camera and the PC have to be within the same network segment. In most cases, it means that they both should have very similar IP addresses, where only the last number of the IP address is different from each other. There are 2 different approaches to IP Address management in Local Area Networks – by DHCP Server or Manually.
Hardware Manual cameras in the network – by using IP Utility. The IP Utility is a light software tool that can not only discover the cameras, but also list lots of valuable information, such as IP and MAC addresses, serial numbers, firmware versions, etc, and allows quick configuration of multiple devices at the same time. The latest IP Utility can be downloaded for free from http://www.acti.com/IP_Utility When you launch IP Utility, the list of connected cameras in the network will be shown.
Hardware Manual Use the default IP address of a camera: If there is no DHCP server in the given network, the user may have to assign the IP addresses to both PC and camera manually to make sure they are in the same network segment. When the camera is plugged into network and it does not detect any DHCP services, it will automatically assign itself a default IP: 192.168.0.100 Whereas the default port number would be 80.
Hardware Manual Manually adjust the IP addresses of multiple cameras: If there are more than 1 camera to be used in the same local area network and there is no DHCP server to assign unique IP addresses to each of them, all of the cameras would then have the initial IP address of 192.168.0.100, which is not a proper situation for network devices – all the IP addresses have to be different from each other.
Hardware Manual Access the Camera Now that the camera and the PC are both having their unique IP addresses and are under the same network segment, it is possible to use the Web browser of the PC to access the camera. Full functionality is provided only for Microsoft Internet Explorer.
Hardware Manual Upon successful connection to the camera, the user interface called Web Configurator would appear together with the login page. The HTTP port number was not added behind the IP address since the default HTTP port of the camera is 80, which can be omitted from the address for convenience. Before logging in, you need to know the factory default Account and Password of the camera. Account: Admin Password: 123456 For further operations, please refer to the Firmware User Manual. 40 www.acti.
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