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Preparing the Installation Before Mounting 2.2.1 Overview of Cable Connections 2.2.2 Notes on Cable Lengths and Power Supply 2.2.3 Network Connection with MOBOTIX Patch Cable 2.2.4 Network Connection with Installation Cable 2.2.5 Using the MiniUSB Cable 2.2.6 Using MxBus Modules 2.2.7 External Audio Support (Microphone/Speaker)
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3.4.2 Formatting the MicroSD Card 3.4.3 Activating Recording 3.4.4 Accessing Data on the MicroSD Card 3.4.5 Deactivating Card Recording 3.4.6 Using a MicroSD Card in a Different MOBOTIX Camera 3.4.7 Limitations on Warranty When Using Flash Storage Media 3.5 Configuration in the Browser 3.5.1 Overview...
S26, the recording of video and sound data may be subject to special documentation or it may be prohibited. All users of MOBOTIX products are therefore required to familiarize themselves with all applicable regulations and to comply with these laws. MOBOTIX AG is...
• Notification threshold: 10 • Timeout: 60 Minutes • Block IP Address: √ For more information on this topic, please read the «Cyber Protection Guide» on www.mobotix.com (under Support > Download Center > Documentation > Brochures & Guides > Cyber Security).
If you have any questions, our support and international sales staff are available at intl-support@mobotix.com from Monday to Friday, 8 am to 6 pm (German time). We would like to thank you for your trust and wish you all the best with your new MOBOTIX camera S26 Flex!
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S26 – camera with one hemispheric image sensor for concealed installation behind walls or over ceilings 180°-Panorama...
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S26 – Technical Data User/group management, HTTPS/SSL, IP address filter, IEEE 802.1x, intru- Security sion detection, digital image signature, MxFFS EN 55032:2012, EN 55024:2010, EN 50121-4:2015, FprEN 61000-6-1:2015, EN 61000-6-2:2015, EN 61000-6-3:2007+A1:2011+AC:2012, EN 61000-6- Certifications 4:2007+A1:2011, EN 50581:2012, EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+ A12:2011+A2:2013, E13*10R05/01*14649*00, 47 CFR Part 15B, AS/NZS CISPR32:2015 Power Supply...
S26 Camera Manual: Product Overview S26 – Delivered Parts and Dimensions 1.4.1 The S26 Camera M.10 8.10 8.11 8.13 8.12...
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S26 – Delivered Parts and Dimensions Item Number Part Name Camera housing (with base plate) Lens L10 (6MP)/L12 (5MP) (installed) Dome (installed) Housing cover for S15M (installed) Stainless steel flat-head Allen screw M4x8 (installed) Washer Sealing plug, blue, small (sensor modules, USB, inserted) Sealing plug, blue, large (Ethernet patch cable, installed) Cable retainer with bayonet catch (Ethernet patch cable, installed) Single wire plug, white (Ethernet installation cable, microphone, speaker,...
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S26 Camera Manual: Product Overview S26 Camera Housing The MOBOTIX S26 consists of a base plate for attaching the camera, a housing with built-in lens, and a housing cover. LED default settings: MicroSD card Power (on), Error (flashing) Recording (flashing)
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S26 – Delivered Parts and Dimensions Internally Accessible Connections of the S26 The MOBOTIX S26 provides the following internal connections that can be accessed once the cover plugs and housing cover are removed: LSA+ terminal Ethernet installation cable Screw terminals...
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S26 Camera Manual: Product Overview Dimensions S26 The drilling templates are available from www.mobotix.com, 115 mm/4.53 in Support > Download Center > Documentation > 100 mm/3.94 in Drilling Templates Always print or copy drilling template in their original size! Diam. 5.5 mm/ 0.22 in...
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S26 – Delivered Parts and Dimensions 48 mm/1.89 in 39.5 mm/1.56 in 33.5 mm/1.32 in 5 mm/ 0.2 in Attaching the Camera Housing Slots M6 threaded holes...
No.: MX-CBL-MU-STR-05/2/5 (Straight/Straight) on the camera only Order No.: MX-CBL-MU-EN-STR-05/2/5 (Straight/Angled) With this cable, which is up to five meters long, MOBOTIX add-on modules (MX-232-IO-Box, ExtIO, CamIO) can be connected directly to the S26. 1.5.2 MiniUSB Cable to USB a Socket Order No.: MX-CBL-MU-STR-AB-05/2/5...
Weatherproof network connector (protection class IP65, –30 to 60 °C/–22 to 140 °F) with surge protec- tion of up to 4 kV for MOBOTIX IP cameras , ideal for replacing the MX-Patch-Box. At the same time, the MX-Overvoltage-Protection-Box provides a weatherproof connection of a camera’s patch cable to a network patch...
D-Sub 15-HD connector. The MX-232-IO-Box can be connected as an add-on module to all MOBOTIX cameras with an MxBus or USB interface. The maximum length of the MxBus cable (diameter: 0.8 mm) is 50 m. If the MiniUSB connection is used, the maximum cable length is 5 m.
Together with the AudioMount and additional MOBOTIX accessories, you can easily set up the S26 Flex as a hemi- spherical door station (note that the camera needs to run a firmware 4.1.9 or higher).
S26 Camera Manual: Product Overview 1.5.13 Other Accessories Since the range of accessories for the MOBOTIX system keeps growing, you will find the list of applicable accessories in the Camera Configurator on the MOBOTIX website www.mobotix.com. THE MOBOTIX INFORMATION CHANNELS Support on the MOBOTIX Website www.mobotix.com/en/support...
The MOBOTIX MxBell for iOS and Android devices (iOS 11/Android 5.0 and higher) is also available free of charge from the App Store/Google Play for your mobile applications.
MxManagementCenter is perfectly designed in combination with MOBOTIX cameras repre- senting the decentralized concept at its best. MxMC allows controlled recording access via the camera or later directly to the NAS.
Never miss another visitor, thanks to push notifications! Use MOBOTIX MxBell on your smart- phone or tablet to receive notifications from the doorbell of a MOBOTIX IP Video Door Station and live views from MOBOTIX cameras. This app helps you open the door and enables hands- free talking, automatic camera search, a live view, camera connection via SSL and display of the connection status.
S26 Camera Manual: Installation INSTALLATION Like all MOBOTIX cameras, the S26 is extremely flexible in terms of how and where it can be installed. An S26 can be used for both indoor and outdoor applications. In fixed or mobile applications – constantly changing locations or in/on vehicles of any kind. The S26 cameras are weatherproof according to IP66 and can work reliably in temperatures ranging from –40 to 60 °C/–40 to 140 °F without extra housing, heating or fan.
5. What cabling considerations are necessary? The following sections contain answers to each of these questions. If you have more detailed questions,please ask your MOBOTIX partner directly or contact the MOBOTIX support. To find the contact data, please open www.mobotix.com and the Support section.
2.2.1 Overview of Cable Connections The following cables can be used with the S26 (see also Section 1.5, «Available Accessories»): MOBOTIX patch cable : This supplied MOBOTIX cable is designed for direct connection to • the MX-Patch-Box , the MX-NPA-Box or a standard network port (only in indoor areas).
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Additional cable or net- work installation cable Caution Only MOBOTIX cables may be used for the Ethernet and USB connection as well as to the sensor modules (S26) to ensure the camera remains permanently watertight. MiniUSB Ethernet...
• Power is supplied to the camera via the camera Ethernet connection (patch or installation cable). We recommend using a MOBOTIX PoE adapter or another similar high-quality PoE product to loop-in the power supply: – One camera: with the PoE adapter (MX-NPA-PoE or MX-NPA-Box) –...
For more information on changing the PoE class, please see Section 2.4.7, «Variable PoE»). 2.2.3 Network Connection with MOBOTIX Patch Cable The supplied MOBOTIX patch cable can be used to connect the camera to an MX-Patch-Box , an MX-NPA-Box or to a standard network port.
The opening provided for the installation cable must be used for all other cables that are connected to the camera when using the MOBOTIX patch cable. Depending on the cable used, the single wire plug installed must be replaced with one of the Further cables other cable plugs (M.4/5).
Before Mounting 2.2.6 Using MxBus Modules The MxBus camera connector is located under the housing cover (clamps 5 and 6 of the screw clamps) and allows the operation of additional modules for expanding functionality (e.g. connection of an MX-GPS-Box for determining time and position).
• Potentially a power drill and 6-mm drill bit for screw anchor holes for attaching the base plate. Drilling template for base plate (see www.mobotix.com, Support > Download Center > • Documentation > Drilling Templates). Scissors to cut out the template.
2.2.10 Preparatory Steps Make sure of the following before starting to install the camera: Connection with MOBOTIX patch cable : The network connector has been guided either • with an MX-Patch-Box, an MX-NPA-Box or a standard network port (only permitted in indoor areas) into the vicinity of the mounting position of the camera.
Connection, Additional Cables». 2.3.2 Attaching the S26 Camera Housing Use the drilling template available from www.mobotix.com, Support > Download Center > Documentation > Drilling Templates to mark the position of the drilling holes for the cam- era. Make sure that it is not scaled down when printing or copying the drilling template.
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Installing the S26 Flex Attachment to a Rear Wall If the S26 is attached with the base plate on a rear wall (and then, for example, to a separate stainless steel cover), the camera can be mounted in just a few steps: 1.
Center > Documentation > User Manuals > Accessories > Interface Boxes. Insert the MOBOTIX patch cable of the S26 into the network port for standard connections (only permitted in indoor areas). If additional cables are required inside the housing (MxBus, microphone, speaker), they must...
Network and Power Connection, Additional Cables 2.4.2 Network Cabling for S26 with Installation Cables 1. Remove housing cover and cable plugs : Loosen the Allen screw on the housing cover of the S26 and remove it. Push the cable plug in the camera out of the housing from the inside to the outside (red arrow).
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S26 Camera Manual: Installation Caution Make sure that all cable end offcuts are removed from inside the camera . If not, this could lead to short circuits ! Hint : Hold the cable ends firm before cutting them with the LSA+ tool. Only use the LSA/ Krone blade and set to LOW impact!
Network and Power Connection, Additional Cables 2.4.3 Connecting Additional Cables Additional cables can be fed through the free opening in the housing, depending on the Ethernet connector used (patch cable or installation cable). If an installation cable is used, additional cables should be installed after the installation cable has been fitted. Ethernet via Patch Cable Ethernet via Installation Cable Additional cables...
For the S26 you should use (MX-NPA-PoE) the blue MX-NPA-PoE-Set Switch/router Power supply unit or the MX-NPA-Box – pre- vious MOBOTIX network power accessories, such as the NPA-Set, Power- Box and Power-Rack Camera (MX-NPA-Set, MX-NPR-4 RJ45 and MX-NPR8/20) are not...
Power supply unit ing to a computer For the S26 you should use the blue MX-NPA-PoE-Set or the MX-NPA-Box – pre- Camera vious MOBOTIX network (10.8.0.11/255.0.0.0) RJ45 power accessories, such as the NPA-Set, Power- Box and Power-Rack (MX-NPA-Set, MX-NPR-4 and MX-NPR8/20) are not...
S26 Camera Manual: Installation 2.4.7 Variable PoE The power consumption of the camera depends on the functions in use as well as any periph- eral devices connected (see table). PoE classes 1, 2 or 3 may be selected in the browser-based user interface in order to optimally adjust the camera to your system design (PoE switch in use, emergency power concept, etc.).
S26 Camera Manual: Operating the Camera OPERATING THE CAMERA Manual and Automatic Operation MOBOTIX cameras do not require any extra software. Thus, you can set up and operate the Download the free-of-charge MxManagementCenter soft- MOBOTIX camera using a JavaScript-enabled browser on all common operating systems ware at www.mobotix.com...
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Manual and Automatic Operation • Network with fixed IP addresses In order to access the camera, it must have an IP address within the range of the local network. To set the camera’s network parameters, you can use one of these methods: –...
S26 Camera Manual: Operating the Camera First Images and the Most Important Settings Once the MOBOTIX camera has been connected to the network, you need to set up the camera’s network interface accordingly. This step involves setting up and checking the network parameters of the camera.
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First Images and the Most Important Settings Windows 8.1/10: 1. Open Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network Connections. Clicking on Properties opens the dialog box shown. 2. Double-click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). On the General tab, activate the Use the following IP address option.
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2. Set Up the Target Network Parameters of the MOBOTIX Camera: 1. Open a web browser on the computer and enter the default IP address of the MOBOTIX camera in the address bar of the browser (for example, 10.8.0.99). Pressing Enter displays the user interface of the MOBOTIX camera (see also Section 3.2.2, «First Images...
3.2.2 First Images and the Most Important Settings in the Browser Once the MOBOTIX camera has been connected to the power supply and to the network, you can access the user interface with the live camera image in the web browser. Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari or any other graphical browser with activated JavaScript is suitable.
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S26 Camera Manual: Operating the Camera Camera Views: Live, Player, MultiView The MOBOTIX camera automatically displays the live screen when it starts up (factory default set- ting). You can set a different start page in Admin Live view: http://<camera IP>/ Menu >...
MOBOTIX cameras. The number of found cameras is shown next to the Add button. This number is updated automatically if the number of MOBOTIX cameras on the network has changed (i.e., by connecting new/disconnecting existing cam- eras)..
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Reconfiguring Network Addresses of Cameras Using Bonjour*, MxManagementCenter finds not only cameras on the same network as your computer, but also MOBOTIX cameras located in other subnets (status: ). In such a case, you would not be able to establish any connection to cameras in a different network or subnet.
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. Move to the next page and click on Finish. For more information, see the MxManagementCenter Tutorial, which can be downloaded as a PDF file from the MOBOTIX website: www.mobotix.com > Support > Download Center > Documentation > Brochures & Guides > Tutorials.
S26 Camera Manual: Operating the Camera 3.2.4 Start Options of the Camera By default, the camera starts as DHCP client and automatically tries to get an IP address from a DHCP server. To start the camera in a mode different from the default mode, you can activate the boot menu of the camera.
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First Images and the Most Important Settings Starting the Camera with Factory Default (Network) Settings If you use the camera’s start option 2 to load the factory configuration, this configura- tion is not automatically saved in the camera’s flash memory. When the camera is next rebooted without using start option 2, the last stored configuration will be used.
S26 Camera Manual: Operating the Camera Virtual PTZ and Full Image Recording 3.3.1 Preparing the Virtual PTZ Function The virtual PTZ function allows you to use a mouse or joystick to continuously zoom in on images from the selected video source and ”virtually” move the enlarged image section within the entire image sensor area.
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Virtual PTZ and Full Image Recording Operation Using USB Joystick A standard USB joystick can drastically improve vPTZ operation for the user – in the browser and in MxManagementCenter. Please first install the joystick on the PC according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
S26 Camera Manual: Operating the Camera 3.3.2 Full Image Recording It is possible to record a full image, regardless of the live image stream that is being displayed. This ensures that the recording always contains the full image of the lens used, even though the operator may have used the vPTZ features to zoom into the image in order to examine a specific detail.
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Virtual PTZ and Full Image Recording Activate/Deactivate Full Image Recording in the Browser To configure this feature, open the Setup Menu > Event Control > Recording dialog box and activate or deactivate the Full Image Recording option.
S26 Camera Manual: Operating the Camera 3.3.3 Special Configuration in the Browser Thanks to its hemispherical lens, the MOBOTIX S26 provides certain special configuration options for the image settings. Depending on where the camera is mounted (ceiling or wall) and on the live image display preferred by the user, certain important basic settings and, if necessary, their adjustment must be configured when a S26 is first installed.
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If the section meets your expectations, no further adjustment is necessary, and panorama configuration is complete. To change the image section to meet your specific expectations, continue with Step 2. Camera live image without MOBOTIX pan- orama correction with Quick Controls visible Note The currently visible image section may differ from the desired image section due to the installation position or any accessories in use, for example.
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S26 Camera Manual: Operating the Camera 2. Click on the lock icon. Clicking on the lock once opens it (lock clasp is raised). The lock prevents execution of later vPTZ actions, which could also unintentionally mod- ify the view you configure. This holds for all overview display modes, that is, also for Panorama/Focus, Double Panorama and Surround.
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Virtual PTZ and Full Image Recording Functions of the S26 OnScreen Control Close Tilt up Pan to the right Pan to the left Tilt down Zoom Panorama correction Image tilt correction Default setting To use the OnScreen Control, click on the arrows in the top area for shifting the image Depending on the mounting position (ceiling, wall, floor), section.
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S26 Camera Manual: Operating the Camera Ceiling-Mounted: Set North (User-Defined North Direction) Once the camera has been mounted on to the ceiling, you need to specify its North direction. This is not the ”true” direction of North but rather the main line of sight or the focus of the camera or sensor module.
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Virtual PTZ and Full Image Recording 3. In the Installation Quick Control, select the Set North option. 4. Store the desired North direction permanently by first activating the checkbox and then clicking on Yes. 5. You have now set the North direction for the Surround and Double Panorama display modes.
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Configuration of Audio Settings Thanks to the MOBOTIX S26 system’s flexible layout, there are a number of different micro- phone options depending on the model used (S26, S26). Information on how to connect external microphones and speakers is provided in Section 2.2.7, «External Audio Support (Microphone/Speaker)».
Admin Menu > Camera Status dialog box. Conservative Memory Usage Thanks to MOBOTIX MxFFS File System MxFFS formatting of the MicroSD card means that MOBOTIX camera software will use the flash device as evenly as possible, thus allowing for the maximum possible number of write/delete cycles.
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Monitoring The Cell Wear Of Flash Storage Devices (Patent Pending) MOBOTIX uses its own technology for this purpose and has a pending patent. You can view the flash wear in the status bar of the live image or by open- ing Admin Menu >...
/ Flash Device Storage on External File Server / Flash Device): 1. Make sure that there is a MicroSD card in the card slot of the MOBOTIX camera. 2. Click Format in the SD Memory Card line. 3. Note down the characters shown in the Encryption password field or enter your own password.
Storage on External File Server / Flash Device 1. Make sure that there is a MicroSD card in the card slot of the MOBOTIX camera. 2. Make sure that the MicroSD card is formatted in MxFFS format. 3. Activate the SD Flash Card option.
In MxManagementCenter: Play back the recorded video sequences with audio by accessing the MicroSD card in the MOBOTIX camera via the camera or with a direct access to the MicroSD card via a card reader connected to the computer (coming soon).
S26 Camera Manual: Operating the Camera 3.4.6 Using a MicroSD Card in a Different MOBOTIX Camera A MicroSD card containing recorded video data from a MOBOTIX camera can be inserted into any MicroSD card-enabled MOBOTIX camera. Once a MicroSD card recording has been activated (requires a reboot), the ”new” MOBOTIX camera automatically synchronizes with the card and resumes recording.
HTTP commands using programs and scripts of the embedded software. The settings are stored in the camera’s flash memory. This section contains an overview of the basic browser settings of the MOBOTIX camera as well as further configuration options. Detailed information on the software functions is pro-...
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MOBOTIX camera. The camera can use either NTP time servers or Time Protocol servers. For more information on this topic, refer to the online help for the specific dialog boxes.
(Image Programs Quick Control). • Set the resolution of the live image: By default, all MOBOTIX cameras are factory-set to an image resolution of 640x480 pixels. You can select the desired resolution using the Resolution Quick Control.
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S26 Camera Manual: Operating the Camera • Set up actions/messaging: Upon detecting an event, the MOBOTIX camera can trigger alarms. These alarms can be adjusted to your needs and you can assign them to a specific event: playing back an alarm sound on the camera speaker, showing the visual alarm...
If you want to use a MOBOTIX S26 as door station, you should download the two manuals IP Video Door Station System Manual Part 1 and Part 2 (www.mobotix.com > Support >...
S26! The predecessor T24-DoorMaster (article no. MX-Door1-INT-PW) cannot be used with an S26. For installing and wiring these components, follow the same steps as for the MOBOTIX IP Video Door Station. You can find detailed information about wiring as well as the maxi-...
5. Train the admin card. All three LEDs are now green. 6. Train the user cards as required. You can find detailed information on installing and operating the BellRFID module in the document BellRFID Quick Installation (www.mobotix.com > Support > Download Center > Documentation > Manuals). Finalize the Setup The most important functions of the door station are now available.
S26 Camera Manual: Operating the Camera 3.7.2 Password for the Admin Menu Accessing the Administration Menu of the camera (Admin Menu softbutton) is only possible after entering a user name and password. Factory default user name is admin . • Factory default password is meinsm .
Text and logos can be also deactivated or indi- and the MOBOTIX logo at the top of the image. Once the camera arming has been activated, vidually configured the text at the bottom of the live image (event, action, messaging and recording symbols) will also appear.
& Declarations of Conformity. 3.7.12 RoHS Declaration The products of MOBOTIX AG are in full compliance with Art. 5 of the German Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act and the E.U. Directive 2011/65/EU on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS) as far as they are subject to these regulations.
Electrical and electronic products contain many reusable materials. For this reason, we would ask that you dispose of MOBOTIX products at the end of their service life in accordance with all legal requirements and regulations (or deposit these products at a municipal col- lection center).
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VAT ID: DE202203501 You can fi nd the latest version of this and other documents (e.g., declarations of confor- mity) at www.mobotix.com in the Support > Download Center > Documentation > Manuals section. Technical specifi cations subject to change without notice!
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