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- Page 1 Fixed Network Camera Hardware User Manual FCS-5056, FCS-5063 Ver. 2014/06/30...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Hardware Manual Table of Contents Precautions Safety Instructions..................6 Introduction Package Contents ..................7 Physical Description ................. 8 Installation Procedures Using the Bundled Bracket Step 1: Install the Bundled Bracket............9 Step 2: Attach the Sunshield ..............10 Step 3: Install the Camera ............... 11 Step 4: Waterproof and Connect the Cable ........ - Page 3 Hardware Manual Appendix How to Make an Ethernet Cable ............34...
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Page 4: Precautions
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. - Page 5 Hardware Manual Federal Communications Commission 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.
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Page 6: Safety Instructions
Hardware Manual Safety Instructions Don’t open the housing of the product 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. Water and Moisture Do not use this video product near water, for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool and the like. -
Page 7: Introduction
Hardware Manual Introduction Package Contents Camera Sunshield Sunshield Screw Kit Bracket Bracket Plate Lens Focus Tuner Conduit Gland Quick Installation Guide... -
Page 8: Physical Description
Hardware Manual Physical Description NOTE: The shape of the Ethernet port on the actual camera may vary. 1) Memory Card Slot Insert a memory card (not included) into this slot for local recording purposes. See How to Install / Remove the Memory Card on page 24 for more information. -
Page 9: Installation Procedures Using The Bundled
Hardware Manual Installation Procedures Using the Bundled Bracket Step 1: Install the Bundled Bracket 1. Mark the location of the three (3) screw holes using the bracket plate included in the package. NOTE: Depending on the surface where you will install the camera, it may be necessary to drill the holes and use the supplied screw tox. -
Page 10: Step 2: Attach The Sunshield
Hardware Manual Step 2: Attach the Sunshield The use of sunshield is optional if the camera will be installed indoors. However, if the camera will be installed outdoors, attach the sunshield to protect the lens from all types of weather and lighting conditions. -
Page 11: Step 3: Install The Camera
Hardware Manual Step 3: Install the Camera Before installing the camera, determine the most suitable method to waterproof the cable connection (see Step 4: Waterproof and Connect the Cable on page 12). Some methods may require the cable to be waterproof first before installing the camera to its bracket. 1. -
Page 12: Step 4: Waterproof And Connect The Cable
Hardware Manual Step 4: Waterproof and Connect the Cable If the camera will be installed indoors, simply connect the network side cable to the camera Ethernet port. No need to waterproof the cable connection. However, if the camera will be installed outdoors, check the type of Ethernet port and follow the applicable procedures to waterproof the cable connection. -
Page 13: Using The Waterproof Tape
Hardware Manual Using the Waterproof Tape Connect an Ethernet cable from the network side to the Ethernet port of the camera to complete the installation. Camera Side Network Side NOTES on using Ethernet cables: For outdoor installations, it is recommended to use exterior-grade Ethernet cables (CAT5/CAT5e/CAT6);... -
Page 14: Using The Bundled Conduit Gland
Hardware Manual Using the Bundled Conduit Gland The camera and the pre-installed network cable are resistant to salt water, weak acid, alcohol, oil, grease and other common solvents. However, in areas with fierce weather conditions and those that can easily be flooded, ensure that the exposed length of cable is also protected. It is recommended to use a flexible conduit with 1/2”... - Page 15 Hardware Manual Step 1: Remove the Pre-installed Network Cable (“Pigtail”) 1. Loosen the three (3) screws to detach the back cover. NOTE: A cable is connected inside the camera; do not abruptly pull the back cover. 2. Disconnect the network connector. 3.
- Page 16 Hardware Manual Step 2: Prepare the Conduit Gland and Flex Conduit 1. Disassemble the bundled conduit gland as shown below. Body Clamping Nut Sealing Insert Lock Nut 2. Pull the Ethernet cable through the flex conduit. 3. Insert the clamping nut through the flex conduit.
- Page 17 Hardware Manual 4. Insert the sealing insert and attach it at the end of the flex conduit. Step 3: Install the Ethernet Cable 1. Insert the body (A) to the back cover and secure it with the lock nut (B). 2.
- Page 18 Hardware Manual 3. Secure the clamping nut to the body. NOTE: Make sure the clamping nut is tight to avoid possible water leak. Step 4: Connect the Ethernet Cable 1. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port inside the camera. 2.
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Page 19: Replacing The Pre-Installed Square-Shaped "Pigtail
Hardware Manual Replacing the Pre-Installed Square-Shaped “Pigtail” The pre-installed network cable comes with an Ethernet port (female connector), or known as a “pigtail”. The length of the cable is around 14 ~ 35 cm (varies by model). The network cable and gland are resistant to salt water, weak acid, alcohol, oil, grease and common solvents. - Page 20 Hardware Manual Step 1: Remove the Pre-installed Network Cable (“Pigtail”) 1. Loosen the three (3) screws to detach the back cover. NOTE: A cable is connected inside the camera; do not abruptly pull the back cover. 2. Disconnect the network connector (A) and remove the sealing nut (B). 3.
- Page 21 Hardware Manual Step 2: Install the New Ethernet Cable 1. Insert the new Ethernet cable through the sealing nut, claw, seal, and cable gland of the back cover. 2. Attach the RJ-45 connector to the Ethernet cable. See How to Make an Ethernet Cable on page 34 for more information.
- Page 22 Hardware Manual 5. Tighten the sealing nut. Make sure the rubber is tightly squeezed to avoid possible water leak. Rubber must be squeezed tightly NOTES on using Ethernet cables: When replacing the pre-installed network cable, it is recommended to use exterior-grade Ethernet cables (CAT5/CAT5e/CAT6); ordinary Ethernet cables are only designed for indoor use and may deteriorate quickly when exposed to outdoor elements.
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Page 23: Step 5: Connect The Cable
Hardware Manual Step 5: Connect the Cable Connect the other end of the network cable to a switch or injector. Then, connect the switch or injector to a network, PC, and a power source. See Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) connection example below. Network Ethernet Cable Ethernet Cable... -
Page 24: Other Adjustments And Accessories
Hardware Manual Other Adjustments and Accessories This section describes the procedures on installing a memory card and resetting the camera. How to Install / Remove the Memory Card The camera supports local video recording or saving of snapshots to a memory card. NOTE: Supports microSDHC and microSDXC cards. -
Page 25: How To Remove The Memory Card
Hardware Manual 3. When done, ensure the rubber seal is aligned and attached to the back cover and then close the back cover by tightening the three (3) screws. CAUTION: Make sure the rubber seal is properly attached and the back cover is closed to ensure water or dust cannot enter the camera. -
Page 26: How To Reset The Camera
Hardware Manual How to Reset the Camera In case there is a need to reset the camera to its default factory settings, do the following procedures while the camera is powered on. 1. Loosen the three (3) screws securing the back cover. NOTE: A cable is connected inside the camera;... -
Page 27: Accessing The Camera
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. - Page 28 Hardware Manual By double-clicking with the left mouse on the camera model, it is possible to automatically launch the default browser of the PC with the IP address of the target camera filled in the address bar of the browser already. If you work with our cameras regularly, then there is even a better way to discover the cameras in the network –...
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Page 29: Using The Default Camera Ip Address
Hardware Manual Using the Default Camera IP Address 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... - Page 30 Hardware Manual Manually adjust the IP addresses of multiple cameras: If there are more than one 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 –...
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Page 31: Access The Camera
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. You can use any of the browsers to access the camera, however, the full functionality is provided only for Microsoft Internet Explorer. - Page 32 Hardware Manual The following examples in this manual are based on Internet Explorer browser in order to cover all functions of the camera. Assuming that the camera’s IP address is 192.168.0.100, you can access it by opening the Web browser and typing the following address into Web browser’s address bar: http://192.168.0.100 Upon successful connection to the camera, the user interface called Web Configurator would appear together with the login page.
- Page 33 Hardware Manual To check the firmware version through the Web Configurator, access the Setup page and click System > System Info. For further operations, please refer to the Firmware User Manual.
- Page 34 Hardware Manual Appendix How to Make an Ethernet Cable 1. Prepare the following tools: Ethernet cable without connectors RJ-45 Connector (x2) RJ45 Crimping Tool Scissors 2. Cut about 1 inch into the plastic sheath from the end of the cable. 1 inch 3.