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PPIC32020 / PPIC32520 / PPIC34520 User guide You can find important information and FAQs about this and other products online at: www.abus.com Version 1.0 Firmware: 1.0.1.40 English translation of the original German user manual. Retain for future reference.
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ABUS Security-Center GmbH is not liable or responsible for direct or indirect damage resulting from the equipment, performance and use of this product. No guarantee is made for the contents of this...
English Explanation of symbols The triangular high voltage symbol is used to warn of the risk of injury or health hazards (e.g. caused by electric shock). The triangular warning symbol indicates important notes in this user manual which must be observed. This symbol indicates special tips and notes on the operation of the device.
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English Power supply • Only operate this device through a power source which supplies the mains power specified on the type plate. If you are unsure of the power supply available to you, contact your energy provider. • Disconnect the device from the power supply before carrying out maintenance or installation work.
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English Installation location/operating environment Do not place any heavy objects on the device. The device is only designed for operation in spaces with appropriate temperatures or humidity (e.g. bathrooms), or excessive accumulation of dust. Please refer to the individual devices' technical data for more detailed information.
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English Start-up • Observe all safety and operating instructions before operating the device for the first time. Warning When installing the device in an existing video surveillance system, ensure that all devices have been disconnected from the mains power circuit and low-voltage circuit. Warning Improper or unprofessional work on the mains network or domestic installations puts both you and others at risk.
English 1. Scope of delivery PPIC32020 PPIC32520 • • Wi-Fi pan/tilt camera Wi-Fi pan/tilt outdoor camera • • Power supply unit, 5 V DC/1.5 (EU, UK) Power supply unit, 5 V DC/1.5 (EU, UK) • • Network cable 1 m Network cable 1 m •...
Internal (max.128 GB) micro USB interface for LAN connection Power supply (5 V DC) 3. Description of the hardware functions 3.1. Status LEDs PPIC32020 Status Description Camera connected to power Lights up green Camera connected to network Camera set to the factory settings...
English PPIC32520 Status Description Camera connected to power Lights up Camera connected to network Camera set to the factory settings Flashes Camera firmware being updated Power and status LED Camera connected to power Flashes Camera sends its own access (2 x short & 1 x long) point out Camera has no power supply Camera not connected to any...
IMPORTANT! The camera must be disconnected from the power supply during installation. 4.1. PPIC32020 Position the mount where you intend to install the camera. Mark up and drill the required holes. Next, use the screw anchors and screws provided to fasten the mount in place.
English Cabling tips If you do not have the option of feeding the cable through the wall, the following alternatives are available: 1. Cable duct: Feed the cable downwards and out from the mount. Use a cable duct (width at least 40 mm, depth at least 30 mm) to protect the laid cable.
English 5. App2Cam Plus: First access 5.1. Download app Download the ‘App2Cam Plus’ app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store before your initial access. 5.2. Setting up the camera Connect the camera to the power to begin set-up. If you would like to connect the camera to your home network (router) using the network cable, attach the network cable to the camera before connecting the camera to the power.
English 5.2.2. Wi-Fi set-up (iOS) Before opening the app, go to your device's network settings and connect to your camera's Wi-Fi access point. This will have the name 'HD-XXXXXX'. The password for the camera's Wi-Fi access point: '12345678'. Once the connection is set up, open the app and select option 1 to set up the camera on your Wi-Fi network.
If the camera has already been set up via another smartphone or user, select this method to add cameras that are already set up. 6. App2Cam Plus: Compatibility The App2Cam Plus is compatible with the following devices: • PPIC32020 • PPIC32520 • PPIC34520 •...
English 7. App2Cam Plus: Overview Note The screenshots and icons shown here are from the iOS app. The text, layout or functions may differ slightly from the Android app. If this is the case, this will be flagged up in the respective items or as an addendum – (iOS only) or (Android only).
English 7.2. Camera bar Open camera settings Delete camera Open event list 7.3. Info/app settings App PIN Setup PIN Lock Menu in which you can assign an app pin. If enabled and assigned, this will be requested every time you open the app. About About This section provides information about the current version of the app, data...
English 8. App2Cam Plus: Live cast In the live cast, a variety of different functions are available to you, depending on the model of camera. A full screen view, without functions, is shown in landscape mode. 8.1. Live cast functions Create capture Enable/disable audio output Start manual recording...
English 8.2. Pan/tilt function For pan/tilt cameras, you can either use a 'swipe' command to control the camera or long-press and release one point to bring the camera to that point. Pan/tilt menu /Save or call up point 1/home item Save or call up point 2 Save or call up point 3 Calibration...
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English Stream indicators Display of the current stream's resolution Full HD Display of the current connection status Direct: The Peer2Peer Server was able to set up a direct connection between your Direct end device and the camera. Relay server Relay server*: The Peer2Peer Server was unable to set up a direct connection.
English 9. App2Cam Plus: Event list/playback 9.1. Event list In this event list, you can set a start and end time. With this filter, the app will show you all recorded events in this period. 9.1.1. Event list functions Create capture Enable/disable audio output Start manual recording 9.1.2.
English 9.2. Playback In the playback of results, a variety of different functions are available to you depending on the model of camera. A full screen view, without functions, is shown in landscape mode. The results usually need a short buffer time until the event can be played back. Note During the playback of events, the event is automatically downloaded to your end device.
English 10. Camera settings 10.1. Login details You can change the camera's login details manually in the camera settings: Camera name: Change the camera name here. DID: Change the camera's DID manually. Security code: You can change the camera's security code here. You can use the 'Search' button to automatically replace the camera's DID with another camera found.
English 10.4. Automatic log-in When entering the admin password, you can use the 'Automatic log-in' button to save the admin password on your end device, meaning this does not need to be entered on your end device the next time you access the advanced settings. This does not apply when you are accessing the system from other end devices.
English 11.2. Video settings Video quality: Standard Quality / Better Quality / Best Quality You can change the camera's preset video quality to VGA, HD or Full HD here. The value set here has no effect on the recording, which is always made in Full HD. Environment mode: Outdoor / Indoor 50 Hz / Indoor 60 Hz Change the environment mode here to adjust the camera to the...
English 11.4. Motion detection settings Detection mode: Off / Software / PIR You can change the detection mode here. If it is switched off, no recording or notification will take place if motion is detected. The choice between Software and PIR detection modes is only available if your camera has an integrated PIR sensor.
English 11.7. Device settings Camera name: You can change the camera's name here. This is used on the time stamp and notifications. Time zone: You can adjust the time zone of the camera here. Summer time: You can enable or disable summer time. If summer time is enabled, the time is put forward by one full hour.
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