ALI-NS7012R 2MP 20x PTZ Dome Camera Installation Guide PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR CAMERAS, and always follow the instructions for safety and proper use. Save this manual for future reference. ALI-NS7012R_CM 9/18/15...
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Do not connect several devices to one power adapter as adapter overload may cause over-heat or fire hazard. • Please make sure that the power has been disconnected before you wire, install or dismantle the camera. • ALI-NS7012R IP PTZ Camera Installation Guide...
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If smoke, odors or noise rise from the device, turn off the power at once and unplug the power cable, and then please contact • the service center. If the product does not work properly, please contact your dealer or the nearest service center. Never attempt to disassemble •...
The ALI-NS7012R PTZ Dome Camera can capture high quality images in low light environment with its black anti-reflective glass. The black anti-reflective glass increase the luminousness for an IR reach of up to nearly 500 feet. Embedded with a 1/2.8’’...
Software and documentation CD • Pendant adapter Quick installation guide (this document) • 1.3 Accessories The following accessories are available for the ALIBI ALI-NS7012R camera. Mounting bracket detail is shown below. Model Type ALI-PTZCL Ceiling Mount Bracket ALI-PTZWB Wall Mount Bracket...
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SECTION 1: OVERVIEW ALI-PTZCL: Ceiling Mount Bracket The Ceiling Mount Bracket is suitable for outdoor ceiling mounting. 2.24" 0.39" dia. (4) 4.57" dia. 3.52" dia.
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SECTION 1: OVERVIEW ALI-PTZWB: Wall Mount Bracket The Wall Mount Bracket is suitable for indoor and outdoor wall mounting. 3.82" 12.2" 2.95" G 1.5" 0.33" dia. (4) ALI-NS7012R IP PTZ Camera Installation Guide...
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SECTION 1: OVERVIEW ALI-PTZPM: Pole Mount PTZ Bracket The Pole Mount Bracket is suitable for outdoor pole mounting. The straps can attach to a 2.64” ~ 5.00” diameter pole. 3.94" dia. 5.63" 12.2" 4.61" G 1.5"...
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SECTION 1: OVERVIEW ALI-PTZCM: Corner Mount PTZ Bracket The Corner Mount Bracket is suitable for outdoor pole mounting to a 90˚ corner. 16.52" 6.96" G 1.5" ALI-NS7012R IP PTZ Camera Installation Guide...
SECTION 2: INSTALLATION SECTION 2 Installation Before you start Check the package contents and make sure that the device in the package is in good condition and all the assembly parts are • included: PTZ camera assembly — Pendant adapter —...
Cameras without an SD card cannot provide camera log information, which is valuable for maintenance purposes. Your camera will accommodate a micro-SD card with up to 128 GB of storage. The location of the micro-SD card slot is shown below. Cover Rubber retainer micro-SD card Reset button ALI-NS7012R IP PTZ Camera Installation Guide...
SECTION 2: INSTALLATION 1. Use a Phillips #2 screw driver to remove the back cover of the camera. See the photo above. 2. Insert the micro-SD card into the card slot until it clicks into place. 3. Pull the rubber retainer out and over the edge of the micro-SD card and PC board it attaches to. 4.
Make sure that the ceiling is strong enough to withstand more than 8 times the weight of the camera and the bracket. — 2. Using the mounting bracket as a template, mark the location of the mounting screw holes on the ceiling. ALI-NS7012R IP PTZ Camera Installation Guide...
9. Feed the camera drop cable through hole drilled at the mounting location, then anchor the mounting bracket to the ceiling. 2.5 Connecting the cables Drop cables connectors for the ALI-NS7012R are shown below. Each wire is labeled with its purpose.
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These connection use the ALARM_OUT1 and ALARM_COM1 wires. JQ0-3FG GND OUT Relay DC Load (10 A 250 Vac) 12 Vdc ~ 220 Vac 30 mA OUT1 OUT1 Camera Camera Relay output Relay output COM1 COM1 ALI-NS7012R IP PTZ Camera Installation Guide...
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SECTION 2: INSTALLATION The alarm output provides the relay output (no voltage). An external power supply is required when it connects to the alarm device. With a DC power supply (left diagram), the input voltage must be no more than 12 Vdc, 30 mA. For AC power supply (right diagram), the external relay must be used to prevent damages to the camera and avoid the risk of electric shock.
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4. Plug the power cable provided (not shown) for the PoE injector into the jack on the injector, then into a standard 120 Vac electrical outlet. After power is applied to the camera, the camera will perform initial motion checks. Allow these motion checks to complete before continuing (~ 1 minute). ALI-NS7012R IP PTZ Camera Installation Guide...
LAN and change their network parameters. Use Discovery Tool to setup your camera on a network. See below. Alibi Tools Utility is provided on the CD with your camera and is available on the Supercircuits product page (as Alibi Power Tools) for all Alibi IP cameras and recorders.
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SECTION 3: CONFIGURE NETWORK ACCESS 2. Double click the Discovery Tool icon to open the program. When the program opens it will automatically list the Alibi cameras and recorders installed on the network. 3. To change the network settings of the camera to be compatible with the subnet where it is installed, do the following: a.
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SECTION 3: CONFIGURE NETWORK ACCESS b. Modify the network parameters to values compatible with the subnet where it is installed. c. Enter the admin password for the device in the password field. The default admin user password for Alibi cameras is 1111.
2. In the login window, enter your User Name and Password in the appropriate fields, then click Login. The default User Name and Password for ALIBI cameras is admin and 1111. 3. If this is the first time you are logging into the camera at this IP address AND you are using Internet Explorer 10 or newer, you must configure IE for Compatibility mode: a.
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SECTION 4: REMOTE LOGIN b. In the Compatibility View Settings window, ensure that the IP address of your camera is in the Add this website field, then click Add. After clicking Add, the IP address will appear in the Websites list. Click Close. d.
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In the message box, click Run to install WebComponents.exe. The following pop-up window will open. When this window appears, close the browser. Click Next to install WebComponents. Allow the plug-in installation to complete. When the following window appears, click Finish. ALI-NS7012R IP PTZ Camera Installation Guide...
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SECTION 4: REMOTE LOGIN g. Log into the camera again. A Live View display will appear. 4. In the Live View window shown below, click the PTZ button to open/close the PTZ control panel.
5. In the PTZ control panel, click the manual control arrows to exercise the pan-tilt-zoom features of the camera. 4.1 Additional configuration steps Refer to the document ALIBI™ IP Camera Software User Manual provided on the software and documentation CD with your camera to customize the configuration of your camera.
APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS APPENDIX A Specifications Camera Module Image Sensor 1/2.8" Progressive Scan CMOS Min. Illumination F1.5, AGC On: Color: 0.02 lux, B/W : 0.002 lux, 0 lux with IR Max. Image Resolution 1920 x 1080 Focal Length 4.7 ~ 94.0 mm, 20× Digital Zoom 16×...
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ALI-PTZCL: Ceiling Mount Bracket ALI-PTZWB: Wall Mount Bracket Mount options ALI-PTZPM: Pole Mount PTZ Bracket ALI-PTZCM: Corner Mount PTZ Bracket Supplied accessories CD ROM (Software User Manual, Installation Tools), Installation Guide, HPoE Midspan injector, installation hardware ALI-NS7012R IP PTZ Camera Installation Guide...
APPENDIX B: DEFINITIONS APPENDIX B Definitions Comparing with the general 2D digital noise reduction, the 3D digital noise reduction function processes the noise 3D Digital Noise Reduction between two frames besides processing the noise in one frame resulting in clearer video. In the client software, use the click left mouse button on the desired position in the video image, and then drag a rectangle area in the lower right direction.
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The WDR function helps the camera provide clear images even with back lit environments. When there are both very Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) bright and very dark areas in the field of view, WDR balances the brightness level of the whole image and provide clearer images and details. ALI-NS7012R IP PTZ Camera Installation Guide...
APPENDIX C: LIGHTNING AND SURGE PROTECTION APPENDIX C Lightning and Surge Protection This product includes TVS plate lightning protection technology to prevent damage caused by a pulse signal that is below 3000 watts from sources such as lighting, surging, etc. Protection measures must be taken to ensure electrical safety. The distance between signal transmission line and high-voltage equipment or high-voltage cable is at least 50 m.
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