Quasar CF-3211-00 Quick Installation Manual

Initial Configuration

1. Prepare the camera:
a. Remove the camera's protective packaging.
2. Lens Mounting:
a. Remove the plastic insert covering the threaded camera lens-mount.
TIP: Do not touch the sensor or allow dust to accumulate in the lens mount.
b. If you are using a C-mount lens, screw a 5mm adapter ring into the C-Mount to convert it to a CS-Mount. See figures below.
C to CS Mount Adapter
c. Align the lens threads into the lens mount and screw in the lens.
d. If your lens has a DC auto iris, plug the auto iris cable from the lens assembly into the AUTO IRIS control port of the camera.
3. Attach an Ethernet cable:
a. Connect one end of a Cat 5 Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the side of the camera, and the other end to a Power
Sourcing Equipment (PSE) device, such as a PoE switch.
b. Verify that the LED on the port is green, indicating a good network connection. A yellow LED flashes when there is network
activity.
NOTE: The camera IP Address and the subnet mask IP Address are automatically supplied by the DHCP server. If the DHCP server is not
available, the camera's default IP address is 192.168.0.250.
TIP: A camera setup adapter, such as Veracity Pinpoint, can be used to connect a laptop directly to the camera using PoE.
NOTE: If your computer's OS is IE 9, work in Compatibility Mode.
4. Set the camera's IP address:
a. Open the DNA application. Select the unit requiring IP assignment. See figure below.
b. Right-click the mouse and select the unit or press the Assign IP
c. If your network does not have a DHCP server, enter the IP Address, Mask (Netmask) and Gateway values in the dialog box
displayed below.
d. Click Update and wait for OK status to be displayed. The IP value has been assigned.
Quasar CF-3211/CF-4221/CF-4251 Series Fixed Camera Quick Installation Guide
Assembled Adapter
button to open the DNA Assign IP screen.
5. Disconnect the cable:
a. Disconnect the Ethernet cable.
b. If you are using a power supply, turn it off and disconnect it. The camera is ready for mounting in a site installation.
c. Refer to the camera's user manual for mounting instructions.
Site Installation
WARNING: The Quasar CF-3211/CF-4221/CF-4251 fixed camera must be kept in a clean and dry indoor environment or in the protective
outdoor mounting kit supplied with the outdoor model. Operating temperature should be maintained within -10°C ~ 50°C (14° ~ 122°F).
Operating humidity should be between 10-90% (non-condensing). The camera should be kept dry, free from water condensation, dust,
dirt, and smoke.
1. Mounting the camera:
Indoor Installations (no housing)
a. Install the camera in the ceiling, wall, or on a flat surface. A security camera wall-mount bracket stand, sturdy enough to
hold the camera in a fixed position for the field of view, is required.
b. Screw the bracket or stand to the mounting socket on the top of the camera.
Indoor/Outdoor Installations (using a typical protective camera housing)
For outdoor installation, the camera must be installed in a protective
housing such as a DVTEL CF-X201-00 camera housing. Refer to the housing
manufacturer's installation instructions.
2. Attach cables:
Thread cables through opening at the side of the camera:
a. Plug the Cat 5 cable into the camera's Ethernet port.
b. Plug the other end of the cable into an IEEE 802.3at PoE switch.
NOTE: Connection to a 24VAC or 12VDC power supply is optional.
c. If applicable, connect the Alarm In, Alarm Out, Audio In and Audio Out terminal blocks to external devices.
d. Connect the other end of the Cat 5 cable to the network.
Connecting the cables and wiring to the Camera
The Camera Connection Panel contains all of the input and output terminal blocks required for standard operation.
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