Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his, or her, own expense. EN.PM.UM24 20160211 Page 2 of 29...
Camera (HD MotionCam) system. Each installation site is unique and each site may require special considerations that are beyond the scope of this manual. Any questions not covered within this manual should be directed to WeatherBug Technical Support at (800) 624-4205 or email support@earthnetworks.com.
The WeatherBug HD MotionCam captures images of local weather conditions with the advantage of a much higher resolution and the flexibility of changing viewpoints as often as desired. The quality of the images from the WeatherBug HD MotionCam is sure to enhance your weather system.
If needed, WeatherBug may be able to recommend professional installers and an estimate of the cost. If this is desired, please call WeatherBug Technical Support at (800) 624- 4205 or email support@earthnetworks.com. EN.PM.UM24 20160211...
Install Sealant 1166 Cable Ties 1168 Please carefully unpack, set out, and identify each part and inspect for damage. If any damage is noticed, please call WeatherBug Technical Support at (800) 624-4205 or email support@earthnetworks.com EN.PM.UM24 20160211 Page 7 of 29...
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HD MotionCam Installation Manual Outdoor Components Mounting Arm, Grommet and Teflon Tape HD MotionCam in Housing Silicone Sealant Cable Ties Indoor Components 200 ft. Ethernet Cable POE Power Supply 7 ft. Ethernet Cable Network Surge Suppressor EN.PM.UM24 20160211 Page 8 of 29...
HD MotionCam Installation Manual Tools Needed (Not supplied by WeatherBug) Wire cutters and pliers #2 Phillips screwdriver 10 mm wrench 7/16” Nut Driver Heavy-duty drill with bits sized up to 1-1/4” – bits must be appropriate for material being drilled into (masonry, wood, metal, etc.) and must be long enough...
Any cable routed on the building structure exterior must be secured and routed in a conduit. THE MAXIMUM LENGTH OF ETHERNET CABLE IS 200 FT. -10- EN.PM.UM24 20160211 Page 10 of 29...
Access to a computer running on the same subnet as the network connection that will be used to connect the camera to for this test is needed. An electrical outlet needs to be nearby as well. -11- EN.PM.UM24 20160211 Page 11 of 29...
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7. For power, plug the POE power supply into an electrical outlet. 8. Once everything is connected, wait 5 minutes for the camera to power on completely then skip to the next section titled “Viewing Live Video and Captured Images” to confirm camera setup. -12- EN.PM.UM24 20160211 Page 12 of 29...
THE HD MOTIONCAM ABSOLUTELY MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE SAME SUBNET AS THE COMPUTER USED TO AQUIRE THE INTERNAL IP ADDRESS OF THE CAMERA. 1. To begin, visit http://download.aws.com. Click on the link that says “HD MotionCam Finder Tool” -13- EN.PM.UM24 20160211 Page 13 of 29...
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4. If the IP address is not immediately available, click the SEARCH button at the top left of the window. Make sure the camera has been connected for 5 5. minutes before attempting to find the IP address. -14- EN.PM.UM24 20160211 Page 14 of 29...
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The Device address may also be directly typed into an address bar of an Internet Explorer browser. IMPORTANT: Internet Explorer must be installed on the computer used for attempting to view the live video. -15- EN.PM.UM24 20160211 Page 15 of 29...
Captured Images In order to obtain captured images Port 21 TCP outbound must be open for FTP o and WeatherBug Technical Support must be contacted at (800) 624-4205 or email support@earthnetworks.com. The camera must be enabled through headquarters in order for captured images to be available through the WeatherBug website.
4. At the outside location where the camera is to be mounted, as close to the camera as possible, install conduit to cover any outside portion of the cables. Make sure the cables will reach through the mounting arm to where the camera will be mounted. -17- EN.PM.UM24 20160211 Page 17 of 29...
Install Sealant around the outside of where the mounting arm meets the wall to keep moisture from leaking behind the mounting arm and down the cables. 2. Remove the protective tape from the mounting arm. -18- EN.PM.UM24 20160211 Page 18 of 29...
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5. Screw the threaded collar onto the mounting arm and tighten. This will hold the camera to the mounting arm. -19- EN.PM.UM24 20160211 Page 19 of 29...
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7. Feed the attached cables into the mounting arm and line up the two allen wrench screws with the connection points on the thread collar. Once the connection is made, rotate the bottom to the right to hold the camera in place. -20- EN.PM.UM24 20160211 Page 20 of 29...
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10. Use the supplied cable ties to clean up any loose cables (if applicable). Cut off the remaining ends of the cable ties. 11. The HD MotionCam needs to be grounded according to local electrical code. -21- EN.PM.UM24 20160211 Page 21 of 29...
Camera setup is now complete. As long as the camera is installed using DHCP and confirmation of image transmission has been completed by calling WeatherBug Weather Station Technical Support at 800-624-4205, the camera is fully operational. If the camera requires a static IP address, adjust the camera settings by following the steps in the following section entitled, “Setting a Static IP Address for the HD MotionCam.”...
If the IP address is known, open an Internet Explorer window and enter the IP address in the address bar of the window and hit enter. 1. Once the window is open click on the SETUP button on the top bar of the webpage, circled here. -23- EN.PM.UM24 20160211 Page 23 of 29...
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The user name is admin and the password is WxBugHD. The password is case sensitive. 3. Once logged in, click on the NETWORK button on the left side of the page, circled here. -24- EN.PM.UM24 20160211 Page 24 of 29...
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4. Near the middle of the window, click the radio button labeled “Use the following IP address.” Enter the static IP information in the three boxes below, circled here, and then click OK on the bottom of the page to save. -25- EN.PM.UM24 20160211 Page 25 of 29...
Captured Images Not Visible If the station power has been verified and images are available locally but captured images are not retrievable through http://weather.weatherbug.com, verify Port 21 TCP for outbound traffic is open for FTP. Image is Poor Quality It is important to make sure not to adjust the factory image settings of the camera in the Setup portion of the SNC Toolbox.
Port 80 TCP is open for inbound traffic to the camera. In the event that the provided troubleshooting steps have been attempted and the camera is still inoperable, contact WeatherBug Weather Station Technical Support at (800) 624- 4205 or email support@earthnetworks.com. Maintenance There is little maintenance needed for the HD MotionCam.
Be sure to follow all general safety precautions. In case of a system breakdown, discontinue use, unplug the unit and all other cables, and contact WeatherBug Weather Station Technical Support at (800) 624- 4205 or email support@earthnetworks.com. In case of abnormal operation: ...
11.5 x 11.5 x 21.5 inches (292.1 x 292.1 x 546.1 mm) Weight of Camera and Housing Approximately 13 pounds / 5.8 kg Operating Temperature Range -20° to +122° F / -28° to +50° C -29- EN.PM.UM24 20160211 Page 29 of 29...
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