ADT Interactive Solutions: Control & Pulse MDC845 FHD Wi-Fi Mini Dome Camera FCC ID:P27MDC845 IC: 527A-MDC845 Quick Installation Guide
ADT MDC845 FHD Wi-Fi Mini Dome Camera Quick Installation Guide Table of Contents 1 Introduction............................................................................... 3 1.1 Feature Overview .......................................................................................... 1.2 Physical Details ............................................................................................. 1.3 Packaging Contents ...................................................................................
ADT MDC845 FHD Wi-Fi Mini Dome Camera Quick Installation Guide 1 Introduction This section provides information about the MDC845 FHD Wi-Fi Mini Dome Camera's features, components and capabilities. 1.1 Feature Overview The MDC845 is a Wi-Fi Mini Dome Camera with FHD resolution and 802.11ac WiFi connectivity intended for use with both ADT Control® and Pulse®. • Standalone Design. The camera is a standalone system with built-in CPU and video encoder.
ADT MDC845 FHD Wi-Fi Mini Dome Camera Quick Installation Guide Component Power Port LAN Port Status LED WPS/Reset/Image Flip Button Lens IR LED Light Sensor Micro SD Card Slot Description The red and black flying leads connect to the terminal block, which attaches to a power cable (not supplied) and power adapter. Connect the supplied 12V power adapter. Do not use other power adapters; doing so may damage the camera.
ADT MDC845 FHD Wi-Fi Mini Dome Camera Quick Installation Guide 1.3 Packaging Contents 2 Basic Setup This section provides information on how to assemble and configure the MDC845 FHD Wi-Fi Mini Dome Camera for enrollment. 2.1 Assembling the Camera • Use the L tool to remove the three retaining screws and bubble Note: Leave the bubble detached for later access to the WPS button and for ceiling mounting.
ADT MDC845 FHD Wi-Fi Mini Dome Camera Quick Installation Guide • While the MDC845 is water resistant, it is must to limit direct exposure to rain. • Install the MDC845 under a building overhang to ensure the least amount of exposure to the elements. • The camera is only to be connected to PoE networks without routing to outside plants. 2.2 Power Up • The green terminal block separates into two sides (male / female).
ADT MDC845 FHD Wi-Fi Mini Dome Camera Quick Installation Guide Caution: To avoid damaging the camera, be sure to observe proper polarity. Although the + and – terminals are marked on the power adapter, they are white on white and may be difficult to see. 2.3 Final Steps • Check LED status - The LED lights up solid blue and then blinks ten times during startup, which takes about 30 seconds. After startup is completed, and prior to enrollment, the power LED blinks green/amber.
ADT MDC845 FHD Wi-Fi Mini Dome Camera Quick Installation Guide Note: The Wireless and LAN interfaces cannot be used simultaneously. Using a wired LAN connection disables the wireless interface. • Enroll the camera - The process for enrolling the camera on Control is described in “Section 3: ADT Control Enrollment”. - The process for enrolling the camera on Pulse is described in “Section 4: ADT Pulse Enrollment”. • Mounting the camera - Mount the camera in its final permanent location.
ADT MDC845 FHD Wi-Fi Mini Dome Camera Quick Installation Guide 3 ADT Control Enrollment This section provides examples of two different methods for enrolling the MDC845 FHD Wi-Fi Mini Dome Camera onto the ADT Control platform. The first method uses a wired connection while the second method uses the Soft AP to wirelessly connect the FHD camera to the customer’s network. 3.1 Using a Wired Connection to Enroll the Camera • Set up the camera as described in the previous section.
ADT MDC845 FHD Wi-Fi Mini Dome Camera Quick Installation Guide • Follow the on-screen instructions to finish adding the camera. 3.2 Using Soft AP to Enroll Camera • Set up the camera as described in the previous section. - Connect the camera’s AC power adapter and plug it into a power outlet. - Wait for the power LED to blink green/amber. • Connect to the camera’s network SSID using a laptop or mobile device. The SSID is the model number of the camera and part of the MAC address.
ADT MDC845 FHD Wi-Fi Mini Dome Camera Quick Installation Guide limited by the existing Wi-Fi network and its range. Additionally, the customer will need to enter the SSID password during the subsequent step. • Enter the wireless credentials and click Save. • The LED turns solid green when data is being transmitted indicating that the connection to the customer’s router is complete. • Connect a laptop or mobile device to the customer’s network and log in to the Control web portal, https://www.adt.
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ADT MDC845 FHD Wi-Fi Mini Dome Camera Quick Installation Guide 4 ADT Pulse Enrollment This section provides examples of two different methods for enrolling the MDC845 FHD Wi-Fi Mini Dome Camera onto the ADT Pulse network. The first method uses a wired connection while the second method uses the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) with PIN method to wirelessly enroll the FHD camera to the gateway with the ADT Pulse Portal or TS Installer App. 4.
ADT MDC845 FHD Wi-Fi Mini Dome Camera Quick Installation Guide • Locate the camera’s MAC ID on the product label on the rear of the camera. • Enter the camera’s MAC into the MAC ID field and click Continue.
ADT MDC845 FHD Wi-Fi Mini Dome Camera Quick Installation Guide • The following screen is shown while the camera is configured • When the Camera Details screen appears, showing that the camera has been enrolled, assign the MDC845 a unique name (usually based on the location of the camera) in the Name field, and then click Save.
ADT MDC845 FHD Wi-Fi Mini Dome Camera Quick Installation Guide • The Pulse enrollment is complete. The newly added device is shown in the Cameras list. • At the top of the screen, click Go Back. • You are returned to the Manage Devices screen. The total number of installed cameras has increased by one. • Click Close and Close again to confirm. • Wait until the LED is lit solid green, and then disconnect the camera from power.
ADT MDC845 FHD Wi-Fi Mini Dome Camera Quick Installation Guide • Install the camera in its final location. • Please refer to “Section 5: Wall Mounting”. 4.2 Using WPS PIN to Enroll Camera • Set up the camera as described in “Section 2: Basic Setup”. • Launch an Internet browser and log in to the Pulse portal or TS Installer app. • Navigate to the Manage Devices screen using one of these methods: - For Pulse portal, select the System Tab and click Manage Devices.
ADT MDC845 FHD Wi-Fi Mini Dome Camera Quick Installation Guide • Locate the camera’s PIN number on the product label on the rear of the camera. • Enter the camera’s PIN in the WPS PIN field. • Ensure that the camera is powered on and that the LED is flashing green/amber.
ADT MDC845 FHD Wi-Fi Mini Dome Camera Quick Installation Guide • Click the Continue button to initiate the WPS process. The following screen appears. • Press and hold the WPS/Reset/Image Flip button on the camera for 5 seconds to establish a wireless connection. • The LED flashes amber as the gateway attempts to connect to the camera. The wireless connection is successful when the LED turns solid green. Note: You must complete the WPS connection within 2 minutes or the process will time out.
ADT MDC845 FHD Wi-Fi Mini Dome Camera Quick Installation Guide • The following screen is shown while the camera is configured • When the Camera Details screen appears, showing that the camera has been enrolled, assign the MDC845 a unique name (usually based on the location of the camera) in the Name field, and then click Save.
ADT MDC845 FHD Wi-Fi Mini Dome Camera Quick Installation Guide • The Pulse enrollment is complete. The newly added device is shown in the Cameras list. • At the top of the screen, click Go Back. • You are returned to the Manage Devices screen. The total number of installed cameras has increased by one.
ADT MDC845 FHD Wi-Fi Mini Dome Camera Quick Installation Guide • Click Close and then click Close again to confirm. • Wait until the LED is lit solid green, and then disconnect the camera from power. • Install the camera in its final location. • Please refer to “Section 5: Ceiling Mounting”.
ADT MDC845 FHD Wi-Fi Mini Dome Camera Quick Installation Guide 5 Ceiling Mounting This section provides details for final mounting of the MDC845 FHD Wi-Fi Mini Dome Camera. You should ensure that the camera is configured and enrolled in the platform before permanently mounting it. • Locate an unused, non-switchable, indoor outlet to plug the AC/DC power adapter into. This outlet should be located as close as possible to the location where the camera will be permanently mounted.
ADT MDC845 FHD Wi-Fi Mini Dome Camera Quick Installation Guide - Loosen the Tilt Adjust Screw to adjust the tilt angle (0°~70°). - Adjust the Pan Angle (0°~330°) by turning the black Gimbal. - Turn the Head to rotate the camera (0°~350°). Note: Make sure that the LVDS cable does not cover up or become caught on the antenna. • Attach the bubble to the camera, and then secure it using the three screws.
ADT MDC845 FHD Wi-Fi Mini Dome Camera Quick Installation Guide Note: Use the alignment marks to properly align the camera and bubble while attaching them together. Caution: Make sure to tighten up the three screws in order to prevent water ingress. Caution: Be careful not to let the bubble cover the light sensor or damage the LVDS cable while attaching the bubble to the camera. • Make sure that the camera is firmly secured to the ceiling. • Connect the power cable as described in “Section 2.2: Power Up”.
ADT MDC845 FHD Wi-Fi Mini Dome Camera Quick Installation Guide 6 Wireless Connectivity Troubleshooting This section provides details for troubleshooting wireless connection issues of the MDC845 FHD Wi-Fi Mini Dome Camera. 6.1 If the Camera Continually Goes Offline If the camera continually goes offline (LED blinks green continually) after it is enrolled, the camera will automatically attempt to recover the wireless connection.
ADT MDC845 FHD Wi-Fi Mini Dome Camera Quick Installation Guide 7 Appendix 7.1 Technical Specifications Sensor and Lens Image Sensor Minimum Illumination Lens FoV (Field-of-View) Video Video Compression Video Streaming Image Settings Resolution & Frame Rate 1/2.8” CMOS Senor 0 Lux (with IR LED On) Diagonal Viewing Angle: 100° LDC Enabled, Fix Focus Lens, Aperture: F2.0 H.264 Main Profile, M-JPEG Simultaneous, H.
ADT MDC845 FHD Wi-Fi Mini Dome Camera Quick Installation Guide 7.2 Regulatory Approvals 7.2.1 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
ADT MDC845 FHD Wi-Fi Mini Dome Camera Quick Installation Guide 7.2.2 Industry Canada Statement This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licenceexempt RSS(s).
