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MOBOTIX M73
© 2020 MOBOTIX AG
V06_7/2/2020

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  • Page 1 Quick Installation MOBOTIX M73 © 2020 MOBOTIX AG V06_7/2/2020...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Legal Notes Notes on System Security Cleaning the Camera and Lenses Drilling Template mx_DT_M73_de-en-fr Delivered Parts and Dimensions MOBOTIX M73: Scope of Delivery M73 – Dimensions Technical Specifications Mounting Before Mounting the Camera Installing the Sensor Modules Opening the Module Housing...
  • Page 3 Operating the Camera Getting Started Boot Options of the Camera Network Settings Adjust the Camera Focusing the TELE 15° Sensor Module Camera Software in the Browser Basic Settings Configuring Sensor Modules 3 / 85...

  • Page 4: Support

    Support Support If you need technical support, please contact your MOBOTIX dealer. If your dealer cannot help you, he will contact the support channel to get an answer for you as quickly as possible. If you have internet access, you can open the MOBOTIX help desk to find additional information and soft- ware updates.

  • Page 5: Imprint

    Imprint Imprint This document is part of the camera manufactured by MOBOTIX AG (called manufacturer in the following); the document describes how to use and to configure the camera and its components. Subject to change without notice. Copyright Information This document is protected by copyright. Passing on information to others is not premitted without the prior written consent of the manufacturer.

  • Page 6: Safety Warnings

    Hot temperatures: The M73 must not be installed within the reach of persons. Due to the high power of the processor and depending on the operating environment, the camera housing can reach high temperatures.

  • Page 7: Legal Notes

    You must comply with all data protection regulations for video and sound monitoring when using MOBOTIX AG products. Depending on national laws and the installation location of the M73, 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.
  • Page 8 Legal Notes Disclaimer MOBOTIX AG does not assume any responsibility for damages, which are the result of improper use or fail- ure to comply to the manuals or the applicable rules and regulations. Our General Terms and Conditions apply. You can download the current version of the General Terms and Conditions from our website at www.mobotix.com...

  • Page 9: Notes On System Security

    Notification threshold: 10   Timeout: 60 minutes   Block IP Address: √ For more information on this new feature, please read the «Cyber Protection Guide» on www.mobotix.com (under Support > Download Center > Documentation > Brochures & Guides > Cyber Security). 9 / 85...

  • Page 10: Cleaning The Camera And Lenses

    Cleaning the Camera and Lenses Clean the camera housing using a mild alcohol-free detergent without abrasive particles. To protect the lens protection glass, only use the supplied mounting supplies (see MOBOTIX M73: Scope of Delivery, p. 14). Cleaning the lens protection glass  ...

  • Page 11: Drilling Template

    You can download the drilling template from the section Drilling Template, p. 11 or on the MOBOTIX website: www.mobotix.com > Support > Download Center > Marketing & Documentation > Drilling Templates. Attention! Always print or copy at 100% of the original size!

  • Page 12: Mx_Dt_M73_De-En-Fr

    MOBOTIX, the MX logo, MxControlCenter, MxEasy, MxPEG and MxActivitySensor are trademarks of MOBOTIX AG registered in the Tel.: +49 6302 9816-0 European Union, the U.S.A., and other countries • Information subject to change without notice • MOBOTIX does not assume any Fax: +49 6302 9816-190 liability for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein •...

  • Page 13: Delivered Parts And Dimensions

    Delivered Parts and Dimensions 13 / 85...

  • Page 14: Mobotix M73: Scope Of Delivery

    MOBOTIX M73: Scope of Delivery Fig. 1: Scope of delivery M73 Body Scope of delivery M73 Body Item Count Description M73 Body with module housing, front plate and transport plugs, complete Module housing Front plate Transport plug Blind module (must be installed when using only two sensor modules)
  • Page 15 Important Safety Information 1.11 1 Sticker with EAN number of camera 1.12 1 Sticker with IP address of camera Fig. 2: Scope of Delivery M73 Connector Box Scope of Delivery M73 Connector Box Item Count Description Connector box RJ45 black with rubber plug Ethernet black, rubber plug single-wire...
  • Page 16 Delivered Parts and Dimensions MOBOTIX M73: Scope of Delivery Fig. 3: Scope of Delivery M73 Mounting Supplies Scope of Delivery M73 Mounting Supplies Item Count Description Module wrench (gray) Lens wrench blue Housing plug silicone white Security clips plastic red Cable tie black Allen wrench 5 mm...

  • Page 17: M73 - Dimensions

    You can download the drilling template from the section Drilling Template, p. 11 or on the MOBOTIX web- site: www.mobotix.com > Support > Download Center > Marketing & Documentation > Drilling Tem- plates. Attention! Always print or copy at 100% of the original size!
  • Page 18 Delivered Parts and Dimensions M73 – Dimensions Fig. 4: M73: All measurements in mm 18 / 85...

  • Page 19: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Hardware Image sensor (color or 4K UHD 3840x2160, 16:9, 1/1,8“ B&W sensor) - Color sensor (day): 0,1 lx @ 1/60s; 0,005 lx @ 1s Light sensitivity - BW sensor (night): 0,02 lx @ 1/60s; 0,001 lx @ 1s Exposure control Manual and automatic mode 1 s to 1/16,000 s...
  • Page 20 Weight without sensor mod- Approx. 2.5 kg/5.5 lb ules Housing Aluminum, PBT-30GF Standard accessories MOBOTIX M73: Scope of Delivery, p. 14 Tiltability of camera Horizontal: 2 x 180 degrees Vertical: 110 degrees www.mobotix.com > Support > Download Center > Mar- Detailed technical doc- keting &...
  • Page 21 - Playback and QuadView via web browser - Animated logos on the image - Master/Slave functionality - Privacy zone scheduling - Remote alarm notification (network message) - Programming interface (HTTP-API) - MOBOTIX MessageSystem ONVIF compatibility Profile S, T 21 / 85...
  • Page 22 Heatmap, people counting & object-based counting MOBOTIX App support Video Management Software MxManagementCenter Yes (MxMC 2.2 and higher) www.mobotix.com > Support > Download Center > Software Downloads MxBell www.mobotix.com > Support > Download Center > Software Downloads Dimensions of Sensor Modules Dimensions 58 x 42.5 mm (dia. 50 mm)
  • Page 23 Technical Specifications Max. frame rate Thermal 9 fps (when displaying an MX sensor module and a thermal sensor module, image sensor the overall frame rate of the camera is reduced to 9 fps) Software (included) Video management software MxManagementCenter Supported Sensor Modules Sensor Module Order Code Sensor module with Super Wide Lens 95°...
  • Page 24 Technical Specifications Supported Thermal Sensor Modules Sensor Module Order Code Mx-O-M7SA-336TS100 CIF Thermal 45° x 35° Mx-O-M7SA-336TS150 CIF Thermal 25° x 19° Mx-O-M7SA-336TS280 CIF Thermal 17° x 13° Mx-O-M7SA-336RS100 CIF Thermal Radiometry 45° x 35° CIF Thermal Radiometry Mx-O-M7SA-336RS150 25° x 19° CIF Thermal Radiometry Mx-O-M7SA-336RS280 17°...
  • Page 25 Technical Specifications Functional Module Order Code/Remark Mx-F-IRA-S: for Standard & Wide Lens Sensor Modules 45° – 60° Mx-F-IRA-T: for Tele Lens Sensor Modules 15° – 30° 25 / 85...

  • Page 27: Mounting

    Browser, p. 83). Fig. 5: IP address on the back of the camera housing The MOBOTIX M73 has been designed for wall mounting. Using the pole mount accessory, you can also install the camera on a pole (see Mounting Options, p.

  • Page 28: Before Mounting The Camera

    How are the connections furnished from the building?   What cabling considerations are necessary? If you have questions, please ask your MOBOTIX partner directly or contact the MOBOTIX support under www.mobotix.com > Support > Help Desk. Installing the Sensor Modules Upon delivery, the sensor module sockets in the front plate are fitted with transport plugs 1.4.
  • Page 29 Mounting Installing the Sensor Modules Procedure  1. Prepare the sensor module: Remove the bayonet catch by rotating it counter-clockwise, then remove the blue rubber plug. If the plastic nut has been installed, remove it. This nut will not be used any more in the mounting process. Fig.
  • Page 30 Mounting Installing the Sensor Modules  2. Remove the transport plugs: Gently pull the transport plugs out of the sensor module receptacles and pull the plugs from the sensor module cables. Attention Only functional modules can be operated on the sensor module cable with the number 3. Both, optical and functional modules can be operated on the sensor module cables with the numbers 1 and Caution Cautiously pull the sensor module cables out of the housing until you feel the stop!
  • Page 31 Mounting Installing the Sensor Modules  3. Properly assign the sensor module cables. The sensor module cables are numbered (small rings next to the connectors, see figure below). When attaching sensor modules, make sure that these rules are followed:   The MOBOTIXM73 can be equipped with these types of modules:  ...
  • Page 32 Mounting Installing the Sensor Modules  4. Properly connect the sensor module cables: Push the plug of each sensor module cable firmly into the connector at the back of the module until the connector is fully inserted into its seat. If this is not the case, again push the connector firmly into its seat until it doesn’t go in any further.
  • Page 33 Mounting Installing the Sensor Modules Fig. 10: Back of blind module with connector attached 33 / 85...
  • Page 34 Mounting Installing the Sensor Modules  5. Lock sensor module cable: Apply the blue bayonet catch onto the connector of the sensor module as shown and turn it clockwise until it gently snaps shut. Fig. 11: Lock sensor module 34 / 85...
  • Page 35 Mounting Installing the Sensor Modules  6. Insert sensor module: Push the sensor module into its receptacle. The arrow on the back of the module points to 9 o'clock when looking at the module as shown. Fig. 12: Insert sensor module into module housing 35 / 85...

  • Page 36: Opening The Module Housing

    Mounting Installing the Sensor Modules  7. Lock the sensor module: Using the gray module wrench M.1, turn the sensor module clockwise until it stops. Fig. 13: Lock the sensor module If you cannot turn the sensor module, it has been inserted the wrong way! Remove the sensor module, rotate it by 180 degrees and insert it again.
  • Page 37 Mounting Installing the Sensor Modules Procedure  1. Remove the rubber plug at the back of the module housing (e.g., by using a small screw- driver).  2. Using the supplied 5 mm Allen wrench M.6, p. 16, release the bolt at the back of the module housing. Leave the bolt and washer in the module housing.

  • Page 38: Installing The Security Clips

    The security clips are protecting the sensor modules or the blind module in the front plate of the M73 against theft and unwanted rotation (e.g., due to vibration when mounted on a pole or in an automotive scenario). 38 / 85...
  • Page 39 Mounting Installing the Sensor Modules Caution! Do not use the plastic nuts delivered with the sensor modules to lock the modules in place! Fig. 16: Do not use plastic nut! Procedure  1. Open the module housing (see Opening the Module Housing, p. 36).
  • Page 40 Mounting Installing the Sensor Modules Fig. 17: Groove for inserting the security clips; bore hole for oval head screw highlighted by red arrow 40 / 85...
  • Page 41 Mounting Installing the Sensor Modules  2. Insert the security clips: lnsert a red security clip into the groove between the inner and the outer thread of the sensor module and press it all the way into the groove as shown in the image below. Fig.

  • Page 42: Closing The Module Housing

    Closing the Module Housing, p. 42). Closing the Module Housing Insert the front plate of the M73 to close the module housing. Procedure  1. Make sure that the arrow of the front plate (red circle in figure) points upwards when inserting the front plate into the module housing (figure shows front plate with cables removed).
  • Page 43 Mounting Installing the Sensor Modules  2. Push the front plate into the module housing until it stops. When pushing the front plate into the module housing, make sure that the sensor module cables are not damaged or bent sharply! 43 / 85...

  • Page 44: Installing A Thermal Front Plate

    1.4. When operating the camera, they need to be fitted either with sensor or blind modules 1.5. This closes off the front plate and protects the camera against foreign objects, animals and water. Fig. 20: M73 Thermal Front Plate with thermal sensor module 44 / 85...

  • Page 45: Open The Camera Housing

    The security clips are protecting the sensor modules or the blind module in the front plate of the M73 against theft and unwanted rotation (e.g., due to vibration when mounted on a pole or in an automotive scenario). If they are installed, you need to remove them before you can remove the sensor modules.

  • Page 46: Removing Installed Sensor Modules

    Mounting Installing a Thermal Front Plate  2. Remove the security clips: Push the security clip slightly towards the sensor module and pull it out of its seat. Fig. 21: Remove a security clip  3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to remove the other security clips. Proceed by Removing Installed Sensor Modules, p.
  • Page 47 Mounting Installing a Thermal Front Plate Only replace the sensor modules when the camera is disconnected from the power supply. Make sure the power supply to the camera is disconnected before installing or replacing sensor modules. When installing the sensor modules, make sure that the sensor module cables are not damaged or bent sharply.
  • Page 48 Mounting Installing a Thermal Front Plate  3. Remove sensor module cable: Pull the plug of the sensor module cable from the connector at the back of the sensor module. Fig. 23: Remove the sensor module cable 48 / 85...

  • Page 49: Installing The Sensor Modules To The Thermal Front Plate

    Mounting Installing a Thermal Front Plate  4. Remove sensor module: Pull the sensor module from its receptacle. Fig. 24: Remove sensor module from the module housing  5. Repeat steps 1 to 3 for the remaining sensor modules. Installing the Sensor Modules to the Thermal Front Plate Since the Thermal module is pre-installed, you only need to install additional sensor modules (functional or optical).
  • Page 50 Mounting Installing a Thermal Front Plate Fig. 25: Prepare sensor module for mounting; remove plastic nut!  2. Insert sensor/functional modules into front plate: Push the sensor module into its receptacle. The arrow on the back of the module points to 9 o'clock when looking at the module as shown. Fig.
  • Page 51 Mounting Installing a Thermal Front Plate  3. Lock the sensor module: Using the gray module wrench M.1, turn the sensor module clockwise until it stops. Fig. 27: Lock the sensor module If you cannot turn the sensor module, it has been inserted the wrong way! Remove the sensor module, rotate it by 180 degrees and insert it again.
  • Page 52 Mounting Installing a Thermal Front Plate  4. Properly connect the sensor module cables: The sensor module cables are numbered. When attaching sensor modules, make sure that these rules are followed:   The MOBOTIXM73 can be equipped with up to three sensor modules.  ...

  • Page 53: Mounting Options

    Mounting Options You can mount the M73 to any even surface on a wall or to poles with up to 180 mm/7.1" diameter using the stainless steel pole mount that is available as accessory. The concealed cabling improves security of the installation.

  • Page 54: Mounting To A Wall

    Caution! Please only use genuine MOBOTIX patch cables to guarantee the weatherproofness! Mounting to a Wall Before mounting the camera, make sure that a network connection with power supply according to the PoE Plus (802.3at-2009) standard is available at the mounting position (see...
  • Page 55 Mounting Mounting Options Fig. 30: Tiltability when mounted to a wall Procedure  1. Drill the holes: Mark the holes for drilling using the drilling template (see Drilling Template as PDF). When drilling, use a suitable 8 mm drill bit and drill holes with at least 60 mm/1.2" depth. Fully push the dowels M.14 into the holes you drilled.
  • Page 56 (see Connecting the Camera, p. 57). Fig. 32: Network connection of the M73  3. Prepare the mounting plate: The supplied network cable has an integrated rubber sealing. Push the network cable through the bottom hole of the mounting plate, that the funnel of the rubber plug (1) points toward the camera.

  • Page 57: Connecting The Camera

    Mounting Connecting the Camera  4. Install the mounting plate: Place the mounting plate over the drilled holes (1) and use the four screws M.13 with one washer M.12 each and the M.8, p. 16 to mount the plate to the wall. Caution! Installation only on flat surface.
  • Page 58 Mounting Connecting the Camera Fig. 35: Power supply using PoE switch according to PoE Plus (802.3at-2009) Connecting the Connector Box Fig. 36: Connector box with rubber plug Ethernet C.3 (1), rubber plug single-wire C.4 (2), USB plug (3) and two blue locks Procedure  1.
  • Page 59 Mounting Connecting the Camera  4. Secure the connector of the network cable by turning the blue lock clockwise as shown: Fig. 37: Lock the network cable in the connector box  5. Using the TORX wrench TX10 M.9 and the two pre-mounted screws (highlighted red in the figure), fixate the connector box on the mounting plate: Fig.

  • Page 60: Finishing The Installation Of The Camera

    Finishing the Installation of the Camera To finish the installation of the M73, the entire camera is mounted onto the mounting plate using the two lock screws. The connections of the camera are established automatically. The installation is finished by applying the remaining cover plugs to ensure the water-proofness of the housing.
  • Page 61 Mounting Finishing the Installation of the Camera Fig. 40: Press camera onto mounting plate 61 / 85...
  • Page 62 Mounting Finishing the Installation of the Camera  2. Tighten the two Allen screws using the Allen wrench M.6. Fig. 41: Tighten Allen screws 62 / 85...
  • Page 63 Mounting Finishing the Installation of the Camera  3. Insert the two housing plugs firmly into the holes of the fastening screws. Fig. 42: Apply rubber plugs  4. Roughly point the camera into its direction of view. 63 / 85...
  • Page 64 Mounting Finishing the Installation of the Camera  5. Fixate the camera by tightening the two Allen screws (1, panning) and the two Allen screws (2, tilting) of the center pivot. To properly point the camera into the desired direction of view, read the section Adjusting the Camera.
  • Page 65 Mounting Finishing the Installation of the Camera Fig. 44: Properly installed M73 65 / 85...

  • Page 67: Operating The Camera

    Operating the Camera Getting Started You can use the M73 with any current browser – or with MxManagementCenter. You can download MxManagementCenter free-of-charge from www.mobotix.com > Support > Download Center > Software Downloads. Procedure  1. Connect the camera to the network. The network cable will also provide power to the camera (see Connecting the Camera, p.

  • Page 68: Boot Options Of The Camera

    To start the camera in a mode different from the default mode, you can activate the boot menu of the camera. Fig. 45: View of the M73 from below with LED (1) and screw with sealing (2) that hides the key inside the camera body 68 / 85...
  • Page 69 Disconnect the camera's power supply.   Remove the Allen screw (2) using the Allen wrench 2.5 mm MOBOTIX M73: Scope of Delivery, p. Take care not to loose the plastic washer.   To press the key, use a paper clip for example, but never use sharp or pointed objects.

  • Page 70: Network Settings

    IP addresses. Network Settings Once the camera has been connected to the network, you need to set up the MOBOTIX camera's network interface accordingly. This step involves setting up and checking the network parameters of the camera. If your network has an active DHCP server or if it is already running on a 10.x.x.x network with a 255.0.0.0 net-...
  • Page 71 Operating the Camera Network Settings Windows 8.1/10 Fig. 46: Network settings on Windows machines  1. Open the Windows Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Change Adapter Settings > Ethernet.  2. Right-click on the relevant network adapter and select Properties. 71 / 85...
  • Page 72 Operating the Camera Network Settings  3. Open the properties of Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). Fig. 47: Properties of Internet Protocol V4  4. Activate Use the following IP-address. Enter an IP address in the 10.x.x.x range in this field (e.g. 10.16.0.11).
  • Page 73 MOBOTIX Camera in the Browser Fig. 49: Network settings in the web interface of the camera  1. Use a web browser to access the web interface of the MOBOTIX camera and enter the factory IP address (e.g., 10.16.0.99). 73 / 85...
  • Page 74 When starting MxManagementCenter for the first time, the configuration wizard opens and automatically starts searching for MOBOTIX cameras. The number of found cameras is shown as a counter next to the Add Devices icon . This number is updated automatically if the number of MOBOTIX cameras on the network has changed (i.e., by connecting new/disconnecting existing cameras).
  • Page 75 Operating the Camera Network Settings Start screen of the MxManagementCenter  1. Click on Add Devices. The cameras are displayed either in a list or as tiles. Use the List and Tile buttons to change the display mode. Fig. 50: Cameras as list The application automatically monitors and displays the operating status of all cameras using cor- responding icons.

  • Page 76: Adjust The Camera

    Adjust the Camera Using the Bonjour service (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonjour_(software)), the application finds not only MOBOTIX cameras on the same subnet, but also in other subnets. Normally, you would not be able to establish any connection to cameras in a different network or subnet.
  • Page 77 Operating the Camera Adjust the Camera When adjusting the image focus or the field of view of the camera, always make sure that you can see the live image of the camera (see )! To properly adjust the camera Fig. 52: Adjusting the camera  1.

  • Page 78: Focusing The Tele 15° Sensor Module

    (see )! To correct image sharpness, you can also make use of the visual focusing aid of the camera (see the Cam- era Reference Manual, section The Live View of the MOBOTIX Camera) Focusing the Camera Lenses  1.
  • Page 79 Operating the Camera Focusing the TELE 15° Sensor Module  3. Turn the wrench counter-clockwise until it stops: Fig. 54: Turn sensor module counter-clockwise until it stops Caution: If the red security clips M.14 have not been installed, the sensor module will also rotate! If this hap- pens, keep on turning until the sensor module stops in its position for removal.
  • Page 80 Operating the Camera Focusing the TELE 15° Sensor Module Fig. 55: Adjust lens focus Caution: Never apply force when turning the lens and never screw the lens too deep into the thread since this could damage the image sensor! If in doubt, keep turning the lens counter-clockwise, then turn clock- wise to focus the lens.
  • Page 81 Operating the Camera Focusing the TELE 15° Sensor Module  7. Set the lens protection glass onto the notches of the blue lens wrench and position the protection glass with its two prongs over the corresponding receptacles of the sensor module: Fig.

  • Page 83: Camera Software In The Browser

    Camera Software in the Browser Once the power and network connection of the MOBOTIX have been established, you can open the interface of the camera software in a web browser. Fig. 59: The interface of the camera software 83 / 85...

  • Page 84: Basic Settings

    Camera Software in the Browser Basic Settings Default access credentials for the Administration Menu: User name: admin Password: meinsm You must change the password when logging in for the first time Open the camera's website in the browser  1. Enter the camera’s IP address in the address field of a web browser. Make sure to copy the IP address camera from the back of the camera housing or from the sticker M.12.

  • Page 85: Configuring Sensor Modules

    Using different combinations of sensor modules of the MOBOTIX M73 will have an influence on the display modes and configuration variants that are available. An M73 will automatically check and verify the installed sensor modules upon its first start and at every reboot thereafter (e.g., focal length, Day or Night variant). Please note the following:  ...

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