Introduction - Ravenshoe security YCBLB3 Setup Manual

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Y-cam YCBL03, YCBLB3, YCK003, YCB003, YCW003, and YCEB03 Setup Manual v2012-04-09(1)

Introduction

The Y-cam SD family of network cameras (models YCBL03, YCBLB3, YCK003,
YCB003, YCW003, and YCEB03) are capable of sending motion activated pictures
over the Internet to RavenShoeSecurity.com while at the same time recording
video clips with sound to a built in DVR (Digital Video Recorder).
Within this document the entire SD family of cameras is simply referred to as "Y-
cam" with distinctions being called out as needed.
The YCBL03 (white) and YCBLB3 (black) are bullet style outdoor cameras with
night vision and built in IR (Infrared) illuminators.
The YCK003 (white) and YCB003 (black) are block style gimbal mounted
network cameras with night vision and IR illuminators. The YCW003 (white) is a
daylight camera only.
The YCEB03 (white) is a wall or ceiling surface mounted dome camera with a
unique push and twist mechanism that makes for easy pointing of the lens. This
camera does not have night vision or IR illuminators, but it does have moonlight
vision which passively captures images in very low light situations.
All the cameras feature a built-in DVR that records video and sound (from a
integrated microphone) to a micro SD chip. At the time of this writing the largest
supported chip size is 8GB. In tests that we have performed, an 8GB chip will
hold 13 hours of video clips from a hi-resolution stream (640x480 at 30fps). At a
low resolution (320x240 at 10fps) an 8GB chip will hold 11 days of video clips.
When the micro SD is full the Y-cam automatically removes older clips to make
room for the new ones.
All the cameras have B/G WiFi. The YCEB03 (eyeball) has a hidden built-in WiFi
antenna.
All the cameras have a single DO (Digital Output) and single DI (Digital Input).
The DO is like a switch that closes when the camera detects motion. DOs are
typically used to signal alarm systems but could also be used (with the right
interface) to turn on a light, open a door, turn on a sprinkler, and so forth. The
camera's DO circuitry is designed for low current and low voltage applications.
Therefore to control anything that requires 120VAC power, a relay or other such
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