Hardware User’s Manual Hydra Series Megapixel Extendible Network Camera PH-100Ah Kit Series Product name: Network Camera (Hydra Series) Release Date: 2014/6 Manual Revision: V1.0 Web site: www.brickcom.com Email: support@brickcom.com info@brickcom.com ©2014 Brickcom Corporation.
Table of Contents Before You Use This Product ........................................................................................................... 2 FCC Warning ....................................................................................................................................... 3 Regulatory Information ...................................................................................................................... 4 Package Contents..............................................
Before You Use This Product In many countries, there are laws prohibiting or restricting the use of surveillance devices. This Network Camera is a high-performance, web-ready camera which can be part of a flexible surveillance system. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the operation of this camera is legal before installing this unit for its intended use. Upon opening the product’s package, verify that all the accessories listed on the “Package Contents” are included.
FCC Warning This device complies with Part 15 of 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 operations.
Regulatory Information 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.
IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Package Contents Please check to make sure the product package contains all the accessories listed below. a. Video Box (VB-03) b. Network Camera (Optional) * PH-100Ah-00 c. Product CD d. Mounting Bracket e. Warranty Card f. Screw Bag g. Easy Installation Guide PH-100Ah-01 (*) The actual device and quantity vary with the product’s configuration.
Product Comparison Model Name Hydra Series Lesns Focal Length Horizontal FOV PH-100Ah-00 Board Lens 3.7mm 57° Ph-100Ah-01 Board Lens 2.
Hydra Network Camera Overview Hydra series. As the name suggests, the product is capable of connecting up to 3 cameras with the transmission cables. The Hydra series is the world’s 1st simultaneous triple extensible view HDTV IP camera, offering the substantial advantage in the total cost of ownership (TCO), ease of use, and applicability. The debut of the Hydra series is another symbol for Brickcom’s commitment to driving innovation and bringing the best products to the market.
cable runs up to 7 meters for each PH-100Ah. The user is able to install the VB-03 in one place, while viewing another place through the PH-100Ah. 3. Low-Profile Monitoring: the PH-100Ah is actually the imaging sub-system taken out of the IP camera, and therefore it can be made extremely tiny and compact. This not only drives down the hardware cost, but also makes monitoring an unobtrusive practice. 4. Multi-Purpose Monitoring: Up to 3 PH-100Ah cameras can be attached to the VB-03.
Device Appearance Description < Front & Rear view > Audio out Audio in Status Internet Camera Connected indicator 1 Camera Connected indicator 2 Camera Connected indicator 3 3G dongle USB port Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC Card 2 pairs of DI/DO Camera Port 1 Camera Port 2 Camera Port 3 Power Jack (DC12V) Reset Button RJ45 connector (Ethernet/POE) PH-100Ah VB-03 10
LED Behavior Function LED Behavior Description Power Continuous Illumination Normal Operation Power Unlit Power off Status Continuous Illumination Connect to the switch by Ethernet or WiFi Status Unlit Status Blinking Data Transmission via Ethernet Internet Continuous Illumination Connect to Internet Internet Unlit Camera 1/2/3 Blinking Upgrading firmware Camera 1/2/3 Continuous Illumination Firmware is successfully upgraded 1. Power off 2. No connection 1. Power off 2.
operation. NOTE - By restoring the camera, all settings will be restored to the factory default settings. Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC Card Capacity The network camera is compatible with Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC (Maximum 64GB) card.
System Requirements Operating System: Microsoft Windows, ONVIF Supported NVR system CPU: Pentium 3GHz or faster Network Interface: 10/100Mbps Network interface card must be installed Web Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome Audio: The audio function will not work if a sound card is not installed in the PC. Audio may be interrupted depending on the network traffic.
Camera Installation Step 1. Power and Ethernet Connection a. Power on the camera with PoE switch: Use an Ethernet cable to connect VB-03 to the PoE switch. PoE Switch b. Power on the camera with PoE injector: i. Use an Ethernet cable to connect VB-03 to a PoE injector. ii. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the PoE injector to the non-PoE switch. iii. Connect the PoE injector to a power outlet.
c. Power on the camera with DC12V 1A power adaptor. Router/ Computer/ NVR/ Switch Step 2. Terminal I/O Block Adaptor Pin Definition (from left to right) 1. Ground 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Digital Input Digital Output Power +12V Ground Digital Input 7. Digital Output 8.
Step 3. Camera Installation To extend the length of lens, we provide the 5-meter extension cable called “EXCB-5M” for you. Please click the following link to get more information about it if you need it. (http://www.brickcom.com/products/Accessory/index.php?series=Others#) Step 4. Check the Lens Module Connections and LED Indicators Please make sure you have plugged in all the needed lens modules to the VB-03, and make sure the corresponding LED indicators are lit.
EasyConfig Installation 1. Insert the Installation CD into the CD-ROM driver. Run Auto-Run Tool directly from the CD-ROM to start the installation. When installing the Brickcom software kit at the first time, select a desired language for the interface. The available languages are listed in the scroll box. Click and follow the steps to install the EasyConfig wizard on the desired computer.
2. In the Install Shield Wizard dialog box, click to continue. 3. Read the End-User License Agreement and check the option . Then, click to continue.
4. Click to change the appointed folder where the installation and program files will be stored. Then, click to continue. 5. Select to create shortcuts and click to continue.
6. Click to launch the application, and click to complete the installation and return to Shield Wizard dialog box. When launching the PC-NVR program, please refer to the PC-NVR’s user manual.
Launch EasyConfig Users can search cameras by EasyConfig and configure the settings below: IP address configuration Easylink configuration Live View & Individual Camera Modification BRC64 To launch EasyConfig, select “EasyConfig” from the start menu. If Complete Setup type was used in the software installation, an EasyConfig icon was installed on the desktop. Double click to launch EasyConfig.
1. Click to continue. The program will automatically search for the camera in the intranet.
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2. Select either or to obtain the camera’s IP settings. If is selected, EasyConfig will set up the connection automatically. If is selected, the user will need to configure the IP settings manually. 3. There may be many cameras in the local network. Differentiate the cameras using their UPnP name. Double click on the camera from the survey list to connect.
4. Enter the username and password of the camera. For the first-time use, the default username and password are “admin/admin.” 5. To configure the IP address settings, select either , or . The DHCP setting is recommended.
6. If is selected, the following window will be displayed. 7. If the camera supports the EasyLink TM function, the following window will be displayed. Otherwise, this window will not be shown. *If desired, click to skip this setting. EasyLinkTM is a unique Brickcom function which allows users to assign a unique EasyLink name to their network camera’s IP address.
remember hard-to-memorize IP addresses. Users can log onto [uniqueEasyLinkname].mybrickcom.com to view the camera’s web GUI and Live View. Enter a unique EasyLink name whose length must be between 5-32 characters. 8. When finished, click the arrow button to continue. When the IP address settings have been configured, the screen will either display a successful or failed connection message. If the connection failed, either try again or quit the installation.
If “DHCP IP address settings” was selected, the failure window will be displayed as below. If was selected, the failure window will be displayed as above. If the connection was successful, the user will see the message:
9. When this window is displayed, click to start the BRC64 program, to view the live video from the connected IP camera, or in the top right corner of the screen to close the installation window. If the user starts the BRC64 program, please refer to PC-NVR’s user manual. Once the installation is complete, the administrator should proceed to the next section "Accessing the Network Camera" for necessary changes and configurations.
Accessing the Network Camera Check Network Settings The camera can be connected either before or immediately after the software installation. The Administrator should complete the network settings on the configuration page, including entering the correct subnet mask, IP address of gateway, and DNS. Ask the network administrator or Internet service provider for the detail information.
Viewing Video Streams with Internet Explorer Step 1. Check the Video Stream Settings On the camera's web UI, please go to Configuration → Camera/Video/Audio → Video, and you will find the stream 1, stream 2, and stream 3 settings. Please make sure the video stream corresponding to the connected lens module is enabled. (Stream 1 corresponds to the lens module connected to lens port 1, and so on.) Step 2.
Viewing Video Streams with BRC64 Step 1. Launch BRC64 Double click on the Windows desktop to launch BRC64, or click it on the program menu. ○i Please make sure the version of BRC64 is v1.2.4.144 or above. Step 2. Search for the Camera Click on the control panel to start searching for the cameras on the LAN. No matter how many lens modules you plug in the VB-03, three camera items will be displayed with the same name on the control panel.
Step 3. View 3 Streams Simultaneously For each video stream you want to view, please select the camera item on the control panel. Then, drag and drop it to the video matrix for live view.
If the lens module hasn’t been pluggged in the VB-03, the “Reconnecting” message will be shown, and you won’t be able to view the image of this lens module. Please check if the lens modules are successfully plugged in the VB-03.
