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Fortinet. For absolute clarity, any such warranty will be limited to performance in the same ideal conditions as in Fortinet’s internal lab tests. Fortinet disclaims in full any covenants, representations, and guarantees pursuant hereto, whether express or implied.
Table of Contents Package Contents Hardware Installation Status LEDs Buttons Camera Connection Technical Specifications Register for Support and Cloud Access Cautions and Warnings Regulatory Notices...
Hardware Installation There are multiple ways to install the camera. These instructions show mounting on a wall or ceiling. For alternatives, see the Mounting Guide. Caution: Only remove the protective wrap from the lens once installation is complete to avoid damage and scratches. Provide adequate grounding to the camera and the PoE injector, in compliance with your local electrical code or regulations.
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To install the camera Before installing cameras, carefully design your system. Verify coverage of each camera. Decide whether to run cables through the wall/ceiling (drilling required) or along it, through the notch on the base. Choose a location that is not easily accessible, away from impacts and heavy vibrations.
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4. Loosen the grommets. Pull 12 cm of the network cable through a grommet hole. Pull the terminal wires through the other hole. Attach the grommet fittings. Tighten the grommets. Page 4...
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Mount the camera to the wall or ceiling. Page 9...
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Connect the waterproof conduit. Adjust the pan and tilt using the 3-axis joint. Page 10...
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Replace the desiccant inside of the dome cover. Verify that there is no moisture trapped inside of the dome cover. Page 11...
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10. Gently wipe the inside of the dome cover with a clean, lint-free cloth to remove all dust and particles. Install the dome cover. Remove protective wrap from the dome cover. Page 12...
Status LEDs Note: Status LEDs can be disabled through software. Operation Color Solid Flashing Green Connected via Firmware updating (green/red) Ethernet Amber Warning Cloud warning (amber/red) Note: Can indicate the camera is not registered and claimed in FortiCloud. Fatal error Bootup Sequence Hardware initialization Green...
Buttons Reset Button Operation Action Press Time < 5 seconds No change in color Reboot > 10 Amber flashing Factory reset seconds Note: The default IP address of the camera is 192.168.1.245. Page 14...
Camera Connection Caution: This device complies with IEEE 802.3at PoE specification. Do not use any PoE injectors that are not IEEE 802.3at compliant as they may damage your device. Attention: Cet appareil est conforme à la spécification PoE IEEE 802.3at. N’utilisez pas d’injecteurs PoE non conformes à la norme IEEE 802.3at car ils pourraient endommager votre appareil.
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FCM-MC51-C cloud version.pdf 1 2022-12-22 11:34 AM are on a label attached to the camera, shown below. Connect with FortiCloud 1. Register camera at https://support.fortinet.com using this FortiCloud key. 2. Connect camera to the network. Make sure it has Internet Access. 3. Sign on to https://forticameracloud.com...
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minutes and multiple reboots. Do not power off the camera during this process. For connection troubleshooting, see FortiCamera Cloud Portal Guide. To use FortiRecorder to connect the camera Connect the Ethernet port of the camera to the FortiRecorder NVR via a PoE switch. The camera automatically gets its IP address from the DHCP server.
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Camera Image Resolution 5 MP, 1080p, or 720p at 30 fps Mounting Wall, ceiling, 3-axis, 3/4” conduit Dimensions Height x Width x Length 4.05 x 6.1 x 6.1’’(103 x 155 x 155 mm) Weight 2.17 Ib. (986 g) Environment Power Required PoE (802.3at) Power Consumption <22.5 W (AVG) Operating Temperature...
Register for Support and Cloud Access Register your Fortinet product to receive: • Technical support • New product features • Protection from new threats Vous devez enregistrer le produit pour recevoir: • Support technique • Nouvelles fonctionnalitées du produit • Protection contre de nouvelles...
Cautions and Warnings Environmental Specifications Ambient operating temperature: -40°C to 50°C Refer to specific Product Model Data Sheet for Environmental Specifications (Operating Temperature, Storage Temperature, Humidity, and Altitude) Référez à la Fiche Technique de ce produit pour les caractéristiques environnementales (Température de fonctionnement, température de stockage, humidité...
Regulatory Notices Federal Communication Commission (FCC) – USA 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, and (2) this device must accept any interference received; including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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.