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ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X-CAM ALFATRON ALF-5X/10X/12X/20X-CAM HD Color Video Camera ALFATRON ELECTRONICS GmbH GERMANY User Manual...
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ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X-CAM Attention Electrical Safety Installation and operation must comply with electrical safety standards Caution while in transportation Avoid stress, vibration, and soakage in transportation, storage, and installation. The polarity of power supply The power supply of the product is ±12V, the max electrical current is 2A. The polarity of the power supply drawing.
ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X-CAM 1. Fast Installation 1.1 Camera Interface Explanation (USB2.0, USB3.0, HDMI Output) 1 Lens 5 Tripod Screw Hole HDMI Output 2. Base 6 RS232 (IN) 10 LAN 3 Remote Controller Receiver Light 7 USB2.0 11 Power Supply 4 Button Dial Switch 8 USB3.0...
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ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X-CAM 5) USB3.0 compatible with USB2.0 output a. USB3.0 video cable connection b. Connect the camera and the monitor via USB3.0 video cable, open video display software, select image device, and then video output will be available. 6) USB2.0 video output a.
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ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X-CAM 2. Upside down mount step...
ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X-CAM 2.1.2 Dimension Figure 2.2 Camera dimension 2.1.3 Accessory When you unpack, check that all the supplied accessories are included: Model Configur 5X-10X-12X-20X ation Power adapter 1 piece USB3.0 and USB2.0 cables User manual 1 Standard Double-side glue shim 4pcs...
ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X-CAM 2.2 Main Features 2.2.1 Camera Performance The features include advanced ISP processing algorithms to provide vivid images with a strong sense of depth, high resolution, and fantastic color rendition. It supports H.265/H.264 encoding which makes motion video fluent and clear even with less than ideal bandwidth conditions.
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ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X-CAM Video Format HDMI/ video format 1080P60/50/30/25/59.94/29.97;1080I60/50/59.94;720P60/50/30/25/59.94/29.97 interface video format 1)1920X1080P60/50/30/25;1280X720P60/50/30/25;960X540P30;640X360P30;640X480P30;352X 288P30;960X540P30; Optical Zoom f=3.6~18mm f=4.7~47mm f = 3.9 ~ f=5.2~98mm 46.1mm View Angle 16.43°(tele) 6.43°(tele) 6.3°(tele) 3.2°(tele) 80.9°(wide) 60.9°(wide) 72.5°(wide) 55.8°(wide) F1.8 – F2.8 F1.6 – F3.0 F1.8 – F2.4 F1.5 –...
ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X-CAM Optional Accessory Bracket 2.4 Interface Instruction 2.4.1 External Interface RS232 input, USB3.0, USB2.0, HDMI, LAN, The external interface of the ALF-5/10/12/20/30X-CAM model: DC12V power interface. 2.4.2 Bottom Dial Switch ALF-5/10/12/20X-CAM: two DIP switches are set to ON or OFF to select different modes of operation as shown in Table 2.3 Table 2.3 Dial Switch setting...
ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X-CAM 2) RS-232 Mini-DIN 8-pin Port Definition Port Definition Data Terminal Ready Data Set Ready Transmit Data System Ground Receive Data System Ground IR Commander Signal IR OUT No Connection 3) RS232 (DB9) Port Definition Definition Port Data Carrier Detect...
ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X-CAM 3. Application Instruction 3.1 Video Output 3.1.1 Power-On Initial Configuration Connecting the power, the camera will have initial configuration, R indicator light will be flashing. When the camera return to the HOME position (middle position for P/T), and lens finish zoom in/out, the auto-testing is finished. IR led will also stop flashing. If the preset 0 is set, the camera will rotate to the 0 preset positions after the initial configuration.
ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X-CAM 3.2 Remote Controller 3.2.1 Keys Instruction 1. Standby Key After a 3S long press, the camera will step into standby mode. Long press 3S again, the camera will self-test again and back to the HOME position. (Note: If power-on mode is turned on and Preset 0 is set, and there is no operation within 12s, it will automatically point to the specified preset position.
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ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X-CAM 3.2.2 Applications Finishing initialization, it can receive and execute the IR commands. Press the remote controller button, the indicator light is flashing; release the button, the indicator light stops flashing. Users can control the pan/tilt/zoom, setting and running preset positions via the IR remote controller.
ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X-CAM BLC ON / OFF: support 6) Presets Setting, Running, Clearing 1. Preset setting: to set a preset position, the users should press the “【SET PRESET】” key first and then press the number key 0-9 to set a relative preset, Note: 10 preset positions in total are available by remote controller.
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ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X-CAM SETUP: System setting CAMERA OPTION: Camera setting PTZ OPTION: Pan tilt setting VERSION: camera version setting Restore Default: Reset setting [↑↓] Select: for selecting the menu [← →] Change Value: for modifying parameters [MENU] Back: Press [MENU] to return [Home] OK: Press [Home] to confirm 3.3.2 System Setting...
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ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X-CAM Focus: Enter into focus setting Noise Reduction: Enter into noise reduction 1) EXPOSURE SETTING Move the pointer to the (EXPOSURE) in the Main Menu, click the【HOME】and enter the (EXPOSURE SET) as follow, EXPOSURE =============== Mode Auto Anti-Flicker 50Hz Gain Limit [↑↓]Select [←...
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ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X-CAM 3000K、3500K、4000K、4500K、5000K、5500K、6000K、6500K、7000K WB Mode: Auto, , Manual, One Push Red Gain: 0~255(only available in Manual mode) Blue Gain: 0~255(only available in Manual mode) Saturation: 60%,70%,80%,90%,100%,110%,120%,130% Hue: 0~14 AWB Sensitivity: high/middle/low Color Style: Default, style1~4. Color Temp: high/middle/low 3) IMAGE Move the pointer to the (IMAGE) in the Menu, click the【HOME】and enter the (IMAGE) as follow,...
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ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X-CAM 5) NOISE REDUCTION Move the pointer to the (NOISE REDUCTION) in the Menu, click the【HOME】and enter the (NOISE REDUCTION) as follow, NOISE REDUCTION ================ NR-2D Auto NR-3D Dynamic Hot Pixel [↑↓]Select [← →]Change Value 2D Noise Reduction: Auto, close, 1~7...
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ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X-CAM VIDEO FORMAT =============== 1080P60 1080P50 1080I60 1080I50 1080P30 1080P25 720P60 720P50 720P30 720P25 1080P59.94 1080I59.94 1080P29.97 720P59.94 720P29.97 ]Select ↑ ↓ [Menu]Back Note: 1. S: 1080P60 Downward Compatibility; M: 1080P30 Downward Compatibility 2. Exit menu after modifying parameter to save it after powered off S Version:1080P60,1080P50、1080P30、1080P25、1080I60、1080I50、720P60、720P50、720P30、...
ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X-CAM Note: If the address of former remoter is not 1 but another one from 2,3,4, the corresponding camera address will restore to 1 when all parameters or system parameters are restored. User should change the remoter address to be 1 (press No.1 according to the camera so to get normal operation ) 4.
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ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X-CAM Note: The IP address to be added cannot be the same as that of other computers or devices. The existence of this IP address needs to be verified before adding. Click the “Start” and select “Operation” to input cmd as the picture below to verify if the network segment has been successfully...
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ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X-CAM Click “OK” and open the DOS command window, input ping 192.168.5.26 and press Enter key, it will show the message as below: which means network segment adding is succeeded. Users can verify network connection as steps above mentioned after the finish of the camera self-check. If IP is the default, open the DOS command window and input 192.168.5.163, then press Enter key.
ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X-CAM 4.2 IE Log In 4.2.1 Web client 1) Web client Log In Input the IP address 192.168.5.163 of the device in the address field of browser and click Enter button to enter into Web Client login page as below picture. User can log in as administrator and normal user. If login as the administrator (Default User name/Password: admin), users can preview, playback, configuration and cancel in the Web Client;...
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ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X-CAM Including audio compressing format, sampling frequency, sampling precision, compressing code rate Audio configure settings, etc. Including video encoding,video parameters,character-overlapping,character size,video output Video configure setting etc. Network configure Including basic parameters, Ethernet, DNS, wireless network setting, GB28181, etc. Including equipment property,system time,user management,version update,Reset,Reboot device System configure settings etc.
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ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X-CAM Protocol:RTP or TS Address:Default 224.1.2.3. It can be edited. Port:Main Stream Default Port: 4000,Sub Stream Default Port: 4002) Visit:Address comes up after setting. Eg; RTP://224.1.2.3:4000;udp://@224.1.2.3:4000; 3) Video Parameters a Focus: Focus mode, focus range, focus sensitivity can be set.
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ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X-CAM Title Content: Set title content (default CAMERA1). Time Content: Set time content (default 1970/01/10 05:36:00) Click on the "Save" button and display the "Save successful" message, then valid 5)Character Size Mainstream character size: Set the character size of the display, the device will restart...
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ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X-CAM Alarm Zone: Users can add their own Equipment installation address: Users can add their own Local SIP Port: 5060 Range 0-65535 GB28181 Server Address: IP address of the computer Server SIP Port: 5060 Range 0-65535 Server ID: 34020000002000000001 Click on the "Save"...
ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X-CAM 4.2.8 Logout Point "Logout" pop-up "Confirmation" dialog; select "Yes" or "No", choose “Yes” to exit the current page and return to the user login interface again. 4.2.9 Wireless network If the user's equipment has a wireless network module, Web page "Network Configuration" has "Wireless Network"...
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ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X-CAM Command packet Note Returned when the command format is different or when a Syntax Error z0 60 02 FF command with illegal command parameters is accepted Returned when a command cannot be executed due to current Command Not Executable z0 61 41 FF conditions.
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ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X-CAM Command Function Command packet Note Down 8x 01 04 04 03 FF Direct 8x 01 04 44 00 00 0p 0q FF pq: B Gain Full Auto 8x 01 04 39 00 FF Automatic Exposure mode Manual 8x 01 04 39 03 FF...
ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X-CAM ab cd: vender ID ( 0220 ) mn pq: y0 50 ab cd CAM_VersionInq 8x 09 00 02 FF (3950) mn PQ rs tu vw FF rs tu: ARM Version reserve P: 0~E Video format 0:1080P60 8:720P30 1:1080P50...
ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X-CAM Response Byte Byte 5.3 Pelco-P protocol command list Function Byte1 Byte2 Byte3 Byte4 Byte5 Byte6 Byte7 Byte8 0xA0 Address 0x00 0x08 Pan Speed Tilt Speed 0xAF Down 0xA0 Address 0x00 0x10 Pan Speed Tilt Speed 0xAF Left 0xA0...
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ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X-CAM b, Whether the machine could do self-inspection after restarted. c, Check whether the bottom of the DIP switch is the normal operating mode d, Check whether the video output cable or video display is normal 2) No image sometimes ——a, Check whether the video output cable or video display is normal...
ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X-CAM 1. Limited warranty in respect of Alfatron Products Only 1.1 This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship in this product. 1.2 Should warranty service be required, proof of purchase must be presented to the Company. The serial number on the product must be clearly visible and not have been tampered with in any way whatsoever.
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ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X-CAM 1.15 Any claim by the Customer which is based on any defect in the quality or condition of the goods or their failure to correspond with specification shall be notified in writing to the Company within 7 days of deliver or (where the defect or failure was not apparent on reasonable inspection by the Customer) within a reasonable time after discovery of the defect or failure, but, in any event, within 6 months of delivery.
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