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Mounting to a Ceiling Using the In-Ceiling Set Mounting the Vandalism Set Mounting to a Wall Using the Wall Mount Finishing the Mounting Process 2.10 Operating the MOBOTIX Q22M-Secure With SD Card 2.10.1 Removing an SD Card 2.10.2 Inserting an SD Card 2.11 Notes 2.11.1 Cleaning Instructions...
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3.5.3 Activating the Recording on an SD Card 3.5.4 Accessing the Data on an SD Card 3.5.5 Using an SD Card in a Different MOBOTIX Camera 3.5.6 Deactivating SD Card Recording and Removing the Card 3.5.7 Limitations on Warranty When Using Flash Storage Media 3.5.8 Problems Accessing an SD Card...
QXGA format (2048x1536 pixels) taken by hemispherical (fish- eye) lenses cannot be easily examined by the user. The MOBOTIX Q22M elegantly solves this problem thanks to its integrated image distortion correction that displays perfectly corrected live images with straight lines in resolutions up to D1-PAL (768x576 pixels).
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MxPEG ActiveX plug-in, MxControlCenter and pan/tilt features in a similar manner. Thanks to its 180° lens, a Q22M installed (V1.8 or higher) or MxEa- in a ceiling provides 360° allround view and all the other features of a standard...
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The person highlighted by the red circle in the left image would not have been recorded by a regular PTZ camera; the full image recording of the Q22M in this example allows determining the exact time at which the person had entered the image area recorded by the camera.
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Storing and Loading of Predefined Views MxControlCenter: Download free of charge In order to facilitate the work of the users, the Q22M can store a total of views from www.mobotix.com (virtual camera direction and zoom setting) including the North, East,...
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Some applications scenarios benefit from a surveillance camera that is present, but without attracting attention. The low-key, elegant appearance of the camera, espe- cially when installed with the In-Ceiling set, makes the Q22M an optimum solution where decent design and an inconspicuous look are important. Take hotels and restaurants, for example, but also installations in public buildings, waiting rooms and showrooms.
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Q22M Camera Manual Part 1 /112 Since the Q22M is just as robust, weatherproof and maintenance-free as all other MOBOTIX cameras (Q22M-Secure attains IP65), it can be used without limitations in all mobile and fixed installations, including outdoor applications. Mobile Q22M application...
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PoE products. More Features for Less Money Similar to the other MOBOTIX cameras, the Q22M models outperform by far what Everything integrated! is considered industry standard today. The integrated software brings a whole ran-...
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On-Wall Set (MX-D22-OPT-AP) corresponding set! The On-Wall set can reliably protect external cables to the Q22M if the cables cannot be guided from below the housing but have to On-Wall set (IP65, be led above the wall. The weatherproof hou-...
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Wall Mount (MX-D22-OPT-WH) This mount is the ideal solution for mounting Wall Mount made from the Q22M to walls in indoor and outdoor sturdy PBT-30GF (IP65, applications. The camera is absolutely dust- suitable for outdoor appli- proof and resistant against water jets (IP65).
MxControlCenter/MxEasy properly correct the lens distortion that is specific to each of the lenses. Both lenses deliver good image quality even when using maximum digital zoom. Since MOBOTIX cameras are backlight-proof, they do not require a mechanical auto iris, making them extremely robust and maintenance-free.
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• Image height 26.0 Note The focal lengths of MOBOTIX lenses do not reflect the actual focal Focal lengths of MOBO- length of the lenses, but the focal length ( Lxx mm) converted to 35 mm TIX lenses are always gi- ven as compared to a camera format.
Q22M Camera Manual Part 1 /112 1.2 The MOBOTIX Concept In addition to the features specific to the MOBOTIX Q22M, this section contains an overview of the MOBOTIX concept, which brings many more advantages over other systems. High-Resolution Live Video With up to 30 Frames/s The MOBOTIX cameras deliver smooth live video with lip-synchronous live audio, yet they keep the network load to a minimum.
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MOBOTIX cameras feature an integrated long-term storage system on Linux, Windows and Mac OS X computers. Every camera manages its own ring buffer storage on the shared folder. This decentralized MOBOTIX concept is crucial in cre- ating cost-efficient, high-resolution video systems since this approach drastically reduces the required network bandwidth as well as the number of IT standard components needed for managing a large number of HiRes cameras.
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The MOBOTIX Q22M-Secure has been certified according to IP65 and is designed for outdoor as well as indoor usage*. Since the camera does not have any moving *In conjunction with Wall parts, the Q22M is extremely robust, durable and resistant against heat or cold Mount; Q22M-Basic re- aches IP54 (-30 to +60°C;...
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MOBOTIX cameras. The clear design allows managing up to 16 cameras and the application can show up to four cameras at the same time.
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(retrieve camera information, establish an Internet connection, announce the retrieved IP address, intercom feature, etc.). • MxPEG video compression using MOBOTIX MxControlCenter. The ActiveX plug-in for Internet Explorer users brings all advantages of MxPEG to the browser-based user interface (including the audio stream to and from the camera).
Wall outlets, see section 2.1.5 . 5) Which sections of the Mounting Instructions should I read? In order to mount the Q22M with its optional accessories as quickly and effi- ciently as possible, you should consult the Directions for Mounting, see sec- tion 2.1.6 .
Wall Mount (D22M-OPT-WH) The Q22M/D22M Wall Mount is the ideal solution for mounting the Q22M to walls for indoor and outdoor ap- plications. The camera is absolutely dustproof and resis- tant against water jets (IP65). The wall mount also covers...
60 and 180 mm (2.4 to 7.1 in). 2.1.3 Hints for Choosing a Good Mounting Position In order to get the most out of the MOBOTIX Q22M, you should follow these mount- ing hints. 360° Allround Surveillance...
/112 2.1.4 Network Connection and Power Supply, UPS Power-over-Ethernet (MxPoE) Power is supplied to all Q22M models via the network cabling (MxPoE, Power- over-Ethernet). For smaller installations, the universal power supply ( MX-SNT-E/U/ GB/J/AUS01-30-RJ ) with the MOBOTIX Network Power Adapter MX-NPA-3-RJ is sufficient.
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(e.g. switches, routers, PoE switches, etc.). Since MOBOTIX cameras do not require any heating even in the wintertime, the po- wer consumption of 3 W is very low. This in turn means that you can centralize the USP-protected power supply by injecting power into the network cables (max.
Once the camera position, the position of the cable outlets and the method of power supply have been decided upon, the cabling can be installed. Before mounting the MOBOTIX Q22M, you should make sure that the network connections have been properly tested, so that the proper functioning of the camera is guaran- teed.
Q22M Camera Manual Part 1 /112 /112 2.2.2 Camera Housing and Connectors The MOBOTIX Q22M consists of the camera housing (motherboard and lens), the outer shell and the mounting ring. SD cards will be suppor- Connection ted from software versi- •...
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/112 Variants The Q22M Vandalism set provides added protection for Q22M cameras. The set consists of a robust stainless steel cover, a dome made of polycarbonate and se- curity screws. A camera equipped with the Vandalism set is perfectly suited for ap- plications in demanding environments (such as prisons, social hot spots, train sta- tions, etc.).
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Q22M Camera Manual Part 1 /112 Caution Only use the factory pre-installed network cable of the MOBOTIX camera. It is very important that the rubber plug of the network cable reliably protects the back of the housing from moisture en- tering the camera.
Note When mounting the MOBOTIX Q22M to a wall, you should always use the Wall Mount instead of the On-Wall set. 3) Apply silicone: Before mounting the set, apply some silicone around each hole to prevent wa- ter from entering the housing.
Caution Only use the factory pre-installed network cable of the MOBOTIX camera. It is very important that the rubber plug of the network cable reliably protects the back of the housing from moisture en- tering the camera.
If you would like to remove, insert or exchange the SD card, you need to dismantle the camera. In order to avoid loss of data, you need to make sure that you deacti- vate SD card recording and reboot the MOBOTIX camera before removing the card. Caution An SD card may only be removed from the camera after you have deactivated Recording to SD Card and rebooted the camera.
When installing the wiring inside or outside of buildings, make sure you always ad- here to the relevant regulations on wiring, fire prevention and protection against lightning. MOBOTIX recommends having MOBOTIX cameras installed only by certified spe- cialists accustomed to installing network devices and having proper respect for the applicable regulations regarding...
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This includes surge protectors for 19" racks, ad- ding an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to the MOBOTIX camera, and in- stalling surge arresters or similar for routers, switches, servers, etc.
Q22M Camera Manual Part 1 /112 2.12 Camera Accessories Power Supply (MX-SNT-E/U/GB/J/AUS01-30-RJ) The MOBOTIX power supply is required if you do not Not required if network use a Network Power Rack or Network Power Box components are used that or a PoE-compatible switch or router.
3.1 Overview browser. You can also use MxControlCenter MOBOTIX cameras do not require any extra software. Thus, you can set up and MxEasy for this purpose. operate the MOBOTIX camera using a JavaScript-enabled browser on all com- mon operating systems (such as Windows, Linux, Macintosh, etc.).
IP addresses in the 172 or 192 ranges. In order to access a MOBOTIX camera via the network, the camera needs to get an IP address in the same address range. You can set up the network interface of the MOBOTIX camera using one of the following methods: a) Manually using a computer in the 10.x.x.x IP address range: You can set...
West South As these settings are specific to the Q22M, they need to be set up in the browser interface for the moment. For more information of these important configuration steps, please see section 3.3.2, The First Image and the Most Important Settings in the Browser .
MOBOTIX cameras, make sure that these compo- Netpower rack-mount nents do not have a fan. Since the power consumption of MOBOTIX cameras units to supply power to is very low compared to other products, the reliability of the entire system is 8/20 cameras (MX-NPR- increased, thus extending the life of these components.
IP address of the camera on the loudspeaker. 3.3.1 Manually Setting Up the Network Interface of the Camera In order to manually set up the network parameters of the MOBOTIX camera, you need a computer that is using a 10.x.x.x IP address. It is recommended to connect the camera to the computer or to a switch.
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Quick Installation wizard. (1) Open a web browser on a computer. (2) Enter the factory IP address of the MOBOTIX camera (e.g. 10.1.0.99) in the browser address bar and hit the Return key on the keyboard. This will open the user interface of the MOBOTIX camera.
Make sure that you use the IP address of your 10.1.0.99), you will see the Live screen of the MOBOTIX camera with its user camera instead of interface controls, such as softbuttons, buttons for the different camera screens, 10.1.0.99!
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Q22M Camera Manual Part 1 /112 a) Set the mounting position: A Q22M camera can be installed at the ceiling or at a wall (Installation Quick Control, Wall or Ceiling option). Note that the camera has different features that depend on the chosen setting.
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Further PTZ settings and actions 1) Set the display mode: By default, Q22M models run in virtual PTZ mode (Normal 640x480 pixels, max. D1-PAL 768x576 pixels). The camera shows a fully corrected image and you can move and zoom to any posi-...
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Browser Screens Camera Screens in the Browser Live: Live screen of the camera Per factory default, the MOBOTIX camera automatically shows the Live screen. You can set a different start page (e.g. the Guest screen) in Admin Menu > Language and Start Page as this screen only shows the current live image without any fur- Player: Playback of ther controls.
If this is not the case or if you would like to update to a newer version, you Download MxControlCen- can download the latest MSI or ZIP file from the MOBOTIX website. The latest ter free of charge from version is available at www.mobotix.com > Support > Software Downloads in www.mobotix.com...
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Automated Search for MOBOTIX Cameras If you start MxControlCenter for the first time or if you have not yet stored a start layout with the desired video sources (i.e. MOBOTIX cameras), the Open Video Sources dialog will open and automatically starts scanning the network.
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Anytime you connect a new camera to the local network, you can initiate the search in the Open Video Sources dialog again by pushing the button. If the desired MOBOTIX cameras are highlighted as OK in the video source list (status OK ), proceed to the Selecting Video Sources section further below.
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MOBOTIX camera as a video source. • Add file server path: Adds the alarm images previously stored by a MOBOTIX camera on an external file server as a video source. Selecting Video Sources Highlight the desired video sources you would like to manage and display in MxControlCenter.
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MxControlCenter. If you interrupt the discovery process (section Configuring MOBOTIX Cameras for a Different Subnet ) or require a password that is different from the factory-preset password, you can always relaunch the configuration process from the context menu at a later time and enter the appropriate user name and password.
MxEasy version for your operating system from the MOBOTIX website. MxEasy will be available from Q4/2008 at www.mobotix.com > MxEasy is currently under Support >...
MOBOTIX camera as well as information on further configuration options. For infor- mation on configuration steps specific to the Q22M, see section 3.1.3, Configuring Software Manual Part 2: the MOBOTIX Q22M . Please see the Software Manual Part 2 for more detailed www.mobotix.com information on the software features.
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=> (Software Manual, section 5.5.2) • Set the resolution of the live image: By factory default, all MOBOTIX cam- eras are delivered with an image resolution of 640x480 pixels. You can select the desired resolution using the Resolution Quick Control.
This allows you to keep the camera in synch manually with a computer or fully automatic using a time server or another MOBOTIX camera. The camera can use either NTP time servers or Time Protocol servers. For additional infor- mation on this topic, see section 5.4.2, Date and Time / Time Zones and Time...
Note that no data is lost in this process. In addition, MOBOTIX cameras constantly monitor the wear of activated Flash stor- age devices. MOBOTIX has developed a technology to test the wear of the Flash device by logging the number of write/delete cycles (patent pending). Open Admin Menu >...
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The maximum data rate (write speed) of the memory used in MOBOTIX R models is by far higher than the maximum data output of the MOBOTIX camera even in extreme situations.
Q22M Camera Manual Part 1 /112 3.5.2 Formatting an SD Card With the MxFFS Format Before a MOBOTIX camera can store image and video sequences on an SD card, it Follow these steps to for- mat an SD card in Admin...
MxFFS-formatted (Admin Menu > Storage on External File Server / Flash Device): 1) Make sure that an SD card is in the SD card slot of the MOBOTIX camera (see section 2.10.2, Inserting an SD Card ). 2) Make sure that the SD card has been MxFFS-formatted (see section 3.5.2, Formatting an SD Card With the MxFFS Format ).
3.5.5 Using an SD Card in a Different MOBOTIX Camera An SD card containing recorded video data from a MOBOTIX camera can be inserted into any SD card-enabled MOBOTIX camera. Once SD card recording has been activated (requires a reboot), the "new"...
MOBOTIX will not assume any responsibility for Flash storage devices (e.g. SD cards or connected USB storage devices) deliv- ered with or integrated in MOBOTIX cameras. The same applies to damages to Flash storage media not acquired through MOBOTIX or by the use of such media.
3.5.8 Problems Accessing an SD Card Caution Some SD cards cannot be set back reliably by the MOBOTIX cam- era when rebooting. In rare occasions, the camera cannot access such an SD card after the camera has executed a soft reboot. If...
The Basic model of the MOBOTIX Q22M reaches protection class IP54. 3.6.2 Password for the Administration Menu Accessing the administration area of the camera (Admin Menu button) is only pos- sible after entering a user name and password.
As the camera arming is deactivated in its default configuration (see preceding section), the MOBOTIX camera only displays the Text WWW.MOBOTIX.COM, the time stamp and the MOBOTIX logo at the top of the image. Once the camera arm- Text and logos can be also...
Admin Menu > Time Tasks dialog. 3.6.9 ISDN Compatibility Notes MOBOTIX Q22M, M22M and D22M models do not possess ISDN functionality. MOBOTIX M12, D12 and V12 cameras are compatible with Euro ISDN standard TBR3/TBR3 A1. MOBOTIX offers special models for the Japanese market that sup- port the Japanese ISDN standard.
Camera Status dialog. Click on the yellow [Objekt] icon in the top right corner to open the corresponding camera dialog. Another source of information on all dialogs and parameters of the MOBOTIX cam- era is the Reference Manual (PDF), which consists of the camera's online help. You can download the PDF file from the MOBOTIX website in the Support >...
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Q22M Camera Manual Part 1 MOBOTIX ... the new face of IP video All images in this manual are genuine MOBOTIX camera images. Enjoy the image quality! Manufacturer: CEO: MOBOTIX AG Dr. Ralf Hinkel Luxemburger Str. 6 67657 Kaiserslautern Court of Registration:...
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> Support > Manuals HiRes Video Innovations The German company MOBOTIX AG is known as the leading pioneer in network camera technology and its decentralized concept has made high-resolution video systems cost-efficient. MOBOTIX AG • D-67657 Kaiserslautern • Tel: +49-631-3033-103 • Fax: +49-631-3033-190 • sales@mobotix.com...
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