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- Page 1 Fixed Network Camera Hardware User Manual FCS-5053 Ver. 2013/12/24...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Hardware Manual Table of Contents Precautions Safety Instructions..................5 Introduction List of Models ....................6 Package Contents ..................6 Physical Description ................. 7 Installation Procedures Mount the Camera ..................8 Using the Bundled Bracket ............. 8 Basic Connections..................11 Connecting a Single Camera ............11 Connecting Multiple Cameras ............ -
Page 3: 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 4 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 5: Safety Instructions
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. 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 6: Introduction
Hardware Manual Introduction List of Models This hardware manual contains the following models: Fixed Network Camera, 3-Megapixel, Outdoor, PoE 802.3af, FCS-5053 Day & Night, IR LEDs Package Contents Camera Sunshield Lens Focus Tuner Hexagon Screw Kit Sunshield Screw Kit Quick Installation Guide... -
Page 7: Physical Description
Hardware Manual Physical Description Main View Back Interior View 1) Ethernet Port Connects to the network and power source. See Basic Connections on page 11 for more instructions. 2) Reset Button Press and hold the Reset button for 5 seconds to reset the camera to its default factory settings. -
Page 8: Installation Procedures
Hardware Manual Installation Procedures Mount the Camera Using 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 torx 2. - Page 9 Hardware Manual 4. Depending on how you want to install the camera, attach the camera to the bracket through one of the three (3) holes below: If the camera will be installed indoors and the use of sunshield is not necessary, you may also use one of the two (2) holes on top of the camera to mount the bracket to the ceiling.
- Page 10 Hardware Manual 6. Connect an Ethernet cable from the network side to the Ethernet port of the camera to complete the installation. See Basic Connections on page 11 for more information. Camera Side Network Side NOTES on using Ethernet cables: For outdoor installations, it is recommended to use exterior-grade Ethernet cables (CAT5/CAT5e/CAT6);...
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Page 11: Basic Connections
Hardware Manual Basic Connections To connect the camera, you need to prepare the following: Power over Ethernet (PoE) supported switch (to connect multiple cameras) or PoE injector (to connect a single camera) Ethernet cables Connecting a Single Camera To connect a single camera, use a PoE injector to supply both data and power to the camera using one Ethernet cable. -
Page 12: Connecting Multiple Cameras
Hardware Manual Connecting Multiple Cameras To connect multiple cameras, use a PoE switch. 1. Connect the camera(s) to the PoE switch using Ethernet cables. 2. Connect the PoE switch to a network and an AC power source. 3. Connect a PC to the same network. Network Ethernet Cable Ethernet Cable... -
Page 13: 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 14 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 15: 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 16 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 –...
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Page 17: 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 18 Hardware Manual When using Internet Explorer browser, the ActiveX control for video stream management will be downloaded from the camera directly – the user just has to accept the use of such control when prompted so. No other third party utilities are required to be installed in such case. The following examples in this manual are based on Internet Explorer browser in order to cover all functions of the camera.
- Page 19 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.
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Page 20: Other Adjustments And Accessories
Hardware Manual Other Adjustments and Accessories Adjust Camera Focus 1. Remove the front cover ring. 2. Remove the front cover. The camera models in this manual have three (3) designs. Check your camera design to know the suitable step in removing the front cover. Design #1 Design #2 Design #3... - Page 21 Hardware Manual 3. Attach the lens focus tuner to the lens. 4. Adjust the focus based on the live view of the camera (see Accessing the Camera page 13 to view the camera). 5. When done, attach the front cover and the front cover ring. CAUTION: The front cover and front cover ring must be tightly closed to ensure water or dust does not go through any opening.
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Page 22: Attach The Sunshield
Hardware Manual 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. 1. -
Page 23: Reset The Camera
Hardware Manual 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, do not abruptly pull the back cover.