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- Page 1 Security CamPlus 2 Plastic Dome IP Camera Installation Manual IN S 1065600A...
- Page 2 GE and the GE monogram are registered trademarks of General Electric Company. CamPlus 2 Plastic Dome IP Camera product and logo are registered trademarks of GE Security. Other trade names used in this document may be trademarks or registered trademarks of the manufacturers or vendors of the respective products.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Preface ..................1 Safety terms and symbols . - Page 4 CamPlus 2 Plastic Dome IP Camera Installation Manual...
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Page 5: Preface
Preface This is the GE CamPlus 2 Plastic Dome IP Camera Installation Manual for models GEC-IP2D and GEC- IP2D-P. This document includes an overview of the product and detailed instructions explaining: • How to install and operate your camera • How to insert and remove external media •... -
Page 6: Product Overview
CamPlus 2 Plastic Dome IP Camera Installation Manual Product overview The CamPlus 2 Plastic Dome IP Camera (Figure 1) is designed to operate from a PC on a network (10BT/ 100B-TX). Once you configure your PC’s network settings and your LAN, you can use a web browser to monitor both video and audio. -
Page 7: Product Contents
Product contents The following is included with the CamPlus 2 Plastic Dome IP Camera: • CamPlus 2 Plastic Dome IP Camera • CamPlus 2 Plastic Dome IP Camera Installation Manual • CD-ROM with Easy IP Setup software, CamPlus 2 IP Viewer software, CamPlus 2 Plastic Dome IP Camera User Manual, and CamPlus 2 Plastic Dome IP Camera Installation Manual •... -
Page 8: Components
CamPlus 2 Plastic Dome IP Camera Installation Manual Components Figure 2 shows the operating controls of the dome cover and inside the dome cover. Figure 2. Operating controls inside the dome LEDs Indicators on/off switch Dome cover IN S IN S lock marker Monitor out connection... - Page 9 Inside the dome cover Components inside the dome cover include: LEDs. LED indicators include: • Access indicator (green). Blinks when the camera is accessed. • Link indicator (orange). Lights when the communication network is established. • SD memory card error indicator (red). Lights when an error occurred in the SD memory card. Indicators on/off switch.
- Page 10 CamPlus 2 Plastic Dome IP Camera Installation Manual Figure 3 shows the components on the mounting side of the camera and the camera mount bracket. Figure 3. Operating controls and their functions Safety wire holder External I/O terminals Network connector Power cord terminals Initial set...
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Page 11: Installation Overview
Camera mount bracket Safety wire. Attach this wire to the safety wire holder on the camera. Make sure that the safety wire is securely hooked on the safety wire holder when adjusting or installing the camera. See Camera installation on page 12. Installation overview To install the camera (Figure 4) you will need to: •... - Page 12 CamPlus 2 Plastic Dome IP Camera Installation Manual Follow these installation guidelines: • Install the camera indoors. The camera is not meant for outdoor use. • Do not install the camera in direct heat or in areas of high humidity. Install the camera in an environment where the temperature stays between 41 and 95°F (5 and 35°C) and the humidity stays below 90% (when the power is on).
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Page 13: Network Security
Network security This product will be connected to a network. Please be aware of the following security risks: • Leakage or theft of information through this product. • Use of this product for illegal operations by persons with malicious intent. •... -
Page 14: Mount Bracket Installation
CamPlus 2 Plastic Dome IP Camera Installation Manual Mount bracket installation Figure 6 shows the dimensions of the camera mount bracket. Figure 6. Camera mount bracket dimensions Side cable hole 0.16 to 0.19 in. (4 to 5 mm) dia. Ceiling cable hole 1.8 in. - Page 15 The camera may also be mounted without drilling a wiring hole by removing the wiring tab on the side of the camera (Figure 9). Figure 9. Mount without hole Remove tab Wiring hole...
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Page 16: Camera Installation
CamPlus 2 Plastic Dome IP Camera Installation Manual Camera installation Before starting the installation, turn off the power of the devices including the camera and the PC or disconnect the power supply. To install the camera, do the following: 1. Detach the dome cover from the main body (Figure 10) and remove the buffer (cushioning). Figure 10. - Page 17 5. Mount the camera on the camera mount bracket. Press the camera into the camera mount bracket until they fit closely and rotate the camera clockwise (Figure 12). Figure 12. Mounting the camera 15° Rotate Camera mount bracket Main body 6.
- Page 18 CamPlus 2 Plastic Dome IP Camera Installation Manual 10. Adjust images using a video monitor. Rotate the dome cover clockwise, until the Dome Cover indication mark aligns with the Adjust position indication mark (Figure 14). Then, rotate the clear dome from side to side while monitoring images on the video monitor to find a place where images are displayed without vignetting.
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Page 19: Connections
Connections To wire the camera, do the following: 1. Connect the provided monitor cable between the monitor-out connector inside the dome cover and the video-in connector of the video monitor (Figure 16). Note: The monitor-out connector is provided only for checking the adjustment of the angular field-of-view on the video monitor when installing or servicing the camera. - Page 20 CamPlus 2 Plastic Dome IP Camera Installation Manual c. Tighten the screws to secure the inserted power wires. Make sure that the exposed wires are completely hidden after tightening the screws (Figure 19). Figure 19. Power cord plug 24 VAC 12 VDC Table 1 shows the power plug terminals and the related wires.
- Page 21 Figure 20. Network connector Network connector 4. Connect an external device. Note: This step is optional. If you are not connecting an external device, go to the next step. To connect the device, do the following: a. Remove 0.12 to 0.28 in. (3 to 7 mm) of the outer jacket of the cable from the external device (AWG #16 to 28 single core, twisted) and twist the core of the power cord to prevent a short circuit (Figure 21).
- Page 22 CamPlus 2 Plastic Dome IP Camera Installation Manual Figure 23. External I/O terminals External I/O terminals When you connect an external device, verify the ratings are within the following specifications (Figure 24). Figure 24. I/O terminals AUX output (AUX OUT) Alarm input (ALARM IN) Alarm output (ALARM OUT) Alarm in.
- Page 23 Connection examples Figure 25 shows an example of a direct PC connection. For this connection, use a LAN cable (CAT5, cross). Figure 25. Connect with a PC Camera To 12 VDC or 24 VAC power LAN cable (CAT5, cross) Figure 26 shows an example of a connection to a network using a PoE device (hub). For this connection use LAN cables (CAT5, straight) and use a switching hub or router that is compliant with 10Base-T/100Base-TX.
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Page 24: Adjustments
CamPlus 2 Plastic Dome IP Camera Installation Manual Adjustments You can adjust the shooting direction of the camera and the angular field-of-view and focus. Shooting direction adjustment Determine the shooting direction by using the panning table, the tilting table, and the image tilt adjustment ring. - Page 25 Vertical position adjustment (tilting) Rotate the tilting table to determine the vertical position (available range ± 75°). View angle is variable (the varifocal lens is featured). Images will be displayed upside down when the tilting position is adjusted to the minus direction.
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Page 26: Angular Field-Of-View And Focus Adjustment
CamPlus 2 Plastic Dome IP Camera Installation Manual Angular field-of-view and focus adjustment Angular field-of-view and focus can be adjusted according to the distance between the camera and the subject. Adjust angular field-of-view and focus while determining the shooting direction. To adjust the angular field-of-view and focus, see Figure 30 and do the following: 1. -
Page 27: Sd Memory Cards
SD memory cards Follow these SD memory card guidelines: • To prevent malfunction or damage to card data, turn the camera off before you insert an SD card. • Use the camera to format SD memory cards. If you use an unformatted SD card or an SD card formatted with another device, the camera may not work. -
Page 28: Remove The Sd Card
CamPlus 2 Plastic Dome IP Camera Installation Manual Remove the SD card To remove the SD memory card, do the following: 1. Turn the camera off. 2. On the Setup menu Basic setup tab, select Not use for About SD memory card. Refer to the User Manual. -
Page 29: Software Installation
Software installation Before you install the software, read the readme file on the CD-ROM. The software on the CD-ROM, includes the following: Easy IP Setup software. Use this software to configure the camera’s network settings. CamPlus 2 IP Viewer software. Install the CamPlus 2 IP Viewer software to display images on a PC. To install the software, double-click the Setup.exe icon in the Viewer Software folder on the CD-ROM, and then follow the install wizard’s instructions. - Page 30 CamPlus 2 Plastic Dome IP Camera Installation Manual When you use a DHCP server, you can display the IP address assigned to the camera by clicking the Refresh button of the Easy IP Setup software. 3. Complete each network setup item and click Apply. See Figure 33 on page 26. When you use a DHCP server, it is possible to set DNS to AUTO.
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Page 31: Operation Guidelines
Operation guidelines To ensure your unit operates optimally, follow these guidelines: • Do not aim the camera at strong light sources, such as a spot light, since it causes blooming (light bleeding) or will smear (vertical lines). • When you use a broadband router, use one with port forwarding (NAT, IP masquerade). •... -
Page 32: Troubleshooting
CamPlus 2 Plastic Dome IP Camera Installation Manual Troubleshooting This section provides information to help you diagnose and solve various problems that may arise while configuring or using your GE product and offers technical support contacts in case you need assistance. See Contacting us on page 29. -
Page 33: Contacting Us
Resource Library link. After you register and log on, you may search for the documentation you need. Training. To view any available online training for GE Security products, select the Training link. (Online training is not available for all products.) Warranty and terms information. - Page 34 CamPlus 2 Plastic Dome IP Camera Installation Manual...
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