Connecting a Single Camera ............23 Connecting Multiple Cameras ............24 Accessing the Camera Configure the IP Addresses ............25 Using DHCP Server to Assign IP Addresses ........ 25 Using the Default Camera IP Address .......... 27 Access the Camera ................. 29 www.acti.com...
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Hardware Manual Other Adjustments and Accessories Adjust the Viewing Angle ............... 31 Attach the Sunshield ..............32 Appendix How to Make an Ethernet Cable ............ 33 www.acti.com...
Every reasonable care has been taken during the writing of this manual. Please inform your local office if you find any inaccuracies or omissions. We cannot be held responsible for any typographical or technical errors and reserve the right to make changes to the product and manuals without prior notice. www.acti.com...
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This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B Information Technology Equipment according to European Standard EN 55022 and EN 55024. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which cause the user may be required to take adequate measures. www.acti.com...
Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine if the video product is in proper operating condition. www.acti.com...
This hardware manual contains the following models: 1MP Bullet with D/N, IR, Basic WDR, Fixed lens 3MP Bullet with D/N, IR, Basic WDR, Fixed lens 5MP Bullet with D/N, IR, Basic WDR, Fixed lens 3MP Bullet with D/N, IR, Superior WDR, Fixed lens www.acti.com...
Then, the Power LED goes off when the boot process is complete. 3) Ethernet Port Use the Ethernet Port to connect the camera to the Ethernet via a standard RJ45 connector. Basic Connections on page 23 for more information. www.acti.com...
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. 2. Attach the plate to the surface using the three (3) supplied screws. 3. Attach the bracket to the plate. www.acti.com...
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NOTES on using Ethernet cables: For outdoor installations, 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. Exterior-grade Ethernet cables are waterproof and do not require a conduit. www.acti.com...
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3M PRODUCTS Core Series 4-1000 (not included in the package) or equivalent. See example below. For other waterproofing methods, see Waterproof Cable Installation on page 14. www.acti.com...
PMAX-0503 NOTE: For more information about the mounting solutions and accessories, please check the Mounting Accessory Selector in our website (http://www.acti.com/mountingselector). The above mounting accessories are not included in the package. Contact your sales agents to purchase. www.acti.com...
NOTE: The flexible conduit and Ethernet cable are not included in the package and must be sold separately. When purchasing, make sure the flex conduit size is 1/2" to match the bundled conduit gland. To do the waterproof cable installation, also prepare the following tools: Screwdriver Wrench www.acti.com...
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. Remove the pre-installed cable gland and network cable using a wrench (not included in the package). www.acti.com...
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. www.acti.com...
Step 3: Install the Ethernet Cable 1. Insert the body (A) to the back cover and secure it with the lock nut (B). 2. Insert the Ethernet cable through the back cover and then align the sealing insert to the gland body. www.acti.com...
1. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port inside the camera. 2. When done, close the back cover by tightening the three (3) screws. NOTE: Make sure the rubber ring on the cover is secured and the screws are completely tightened to avoid possible water leak. www.acti.com...
To replace the pre-installed network cable, prepare the following: Screwdriver Ethernet cable without connectors RJ-45 Connector (x2) RJ45 Crimping Tool NOTE: The above materials/tools are not included in the package. www.acti.com...
3. Pull out the network cable from the back cover and disassemble the parts as marked below. Seal Claw Sealing Nut 4. Squeeze the seal to pull out the connector and then completely remove the seal, claw, and sealing nut from the network cable. www.acti.com...
3. Assemble the seal and claw, and then connect the RJ-45 connector to the Ethernet port inside the camera. 4. Attach the back cover by tightening the three (3) screws. NOTE: Make sure the rubber ring on the cover is secured and the screws are completely tightened to avoid possible water leak. www.acti.com...
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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. Exterior-grade Ethernet cables are waterproof and do not require a conduit. www.acti.com...
(Data + Power) Source Camera 4. After making the connections, access the cameras live view to adjust the viewing angle and focus and configure the camera settings according to your preference. See Accessing the Camera on page 25 for more information. www.acti.com...
Ethernet Cables (Data+Power) Cameras 4. After making the connections, access the cameras live view to adjust the viewing angle and focus and configure the camera settings according to your preference. See Accessing the Camera on page 25 for more information. www.acti.com...
Windows system – just by pressing the “Network” icon, all the cameras of the local area network will be discovered by Windows thanks to the UPnP function support of our cameras. In the example below, we successfully found the camera that we had just connected to the network. www.acti.com...
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The IP Utility can be downloaded for free from http://www.acti.com/IP_Utility With just one click, you can launch the IP Utility and there will be an instant report as follows: You can quickly see the camera model in the list. Click on the IP address 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.
PC has to be configured to match the network segment of the camera. Manually adjust the IP address of the PC: In the following example, based on Windows 7, we will configure the IP address to 192.168.0.99 and set Subnet Mask to 255.255.255.0 by using the steps below: www.acti.com...
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In such case, please plug in only one camera at a time, and change its IP address by using the Web browser before plugging in the next one. This way, the Web browser will not be confused about two devices having the same IP address at the same time. www.acti.com...
– 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. www.acti.com...
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HTTP port of the camera is 80, which can be omitted from the address for convenience. Before logging in, you need to know the factory default Account and Password of the camera. Account: Admin Password: 123456 For further operations, please refer to the Firmware User Manual. www.acti.com...
3. Adjust the focus of the target area, based on the live view of the camera (see Accessing the Camera on page 25). 4. When done, close the front cover. CAUTION: The front cover must be tightly closed to ensure water or dust does not go through any opening. www.acti.com...
1. Loosely secure the supplied screws and washers to attach the sunshield. 2. Slide to adjust the sunshield to cover the lens as far as possible but out of the camera’s live view. 3. Tighten the screws to fix the position of the sunshield. www.acti.com...
6. With the RJ-45 connector tab facing down, push the wires into the connector all the way to the end. 7. Place the connector into the crimping tool, and cinch down to secure the RJ-45 connector to the Ethernet cable. 8. Repeat the same procedures to attach the other end. www.acti.com...
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