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Evolution 12 Camera Range
Installation & User Manual
© 2013 – 2020 by ONVU Technologies AG. All rights reserved.
Oncam is a trading name of ONVU Technologies AG.
EVO-12-N#D-06, Rev H
May 2020

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  • Page 1 Evolution 12 Camera Range Installation & User Manual © 2013 – 2020 by ONVU Technologies AG. All rights reserved. Oncam is a trading name of ONVU Technologies AG. EVO-12-N#D-06, Rev H May 2020...
  • Page 2 No part of this manual may be reproduced except for your express personal use. Oncam and their affiliate’s further reserve the right to alter, amend or revise this document and any product specifications without any obligation to provide notice of such changes.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installation & User Manual –Evolution 12 Camera Range Contents Overview .......................................5 Fisheye View ......................................5 Virtual Camera Views (VCams) ................................5 Panoramic View ....................................5 Camera Range ......................................5 Power Requirements ....................................6 Audio Input ......................................6 Alarms ........................................6 Camera Placement and Orientation..............................7 Ceiling Mount ......................................7 Wall Mount ......................................8 Table Mount ......................................8 Coverage Area ......................................9...
  • Page 4 Figure 14 Pendant Mount Exploded View ................................34 Figure 15 Oncam Grandeye Camera Configuration Tool ...........................37 Figure 16 Assign an IP Address with Oncam Grandeye Camera Configuration Tool ..................37 Figure 17 Alarm Settings Triggers ..................................51 Figure 18 Alarm Settings Active Actions ................................52 Figure 19 Alarm Settings Active Actions - E-Mail ...............................52...

  • Page 5: Overview

    Installation & User Manual –Evolution 12 Camera Range Overview The Oncam Evolution 12 IP Series cameras are innovative and use a fisheye lens to create a 360° view with an extremely large area of coverage. The Oncam 360° IP camera may replace two or more conventional fixed cameras for seamless coverage of an entire scene with no gaps or blind spots.

  • Page 6: Power Requirements

    Suggested cable length is 1 meter or less. Any length longer than this results in noise interference with the audio. Contact Oncam for compatible microphones. Alarms The camera module has 1x input and 1x output hardware alarms connected through a hardwire plug connector.

  • Page 7: Camera Placement And Orientation

    Installation & User Manual –Evolution 12 Camera Range Camera Placement and Orientation Camera placement is an important factor when planning your deployment. The Evolution 12 camera has an exceptionally wide viewing angle. Consider the camera location for providing comprehensive coverage of a wide area. Mount the camera with an unobstructed view and consider scene optimization when one portion of the scene is bright and another dark.

  • Page 8: Wall Mount

    Installation & User Manual –Evolution 12 Camera Range Wall Mount Wall mounting the camera can give a complete 180-degree side on view of an area. Use this view where ceiling mounting is not possible or if you need to capture a higher level of detail for objects closer to the camera (such as people’s faces as they walk past the camera).

  • Page 9: Coverage Area

    Installation & User Manual –Evolution 12 Camera Range Coverage Area The Evolution 12 cameras provide coverage for open areas where situational awareness of people and objects are required. The higher camera placement provides a larger coverage area. However, with higher camera placement a reduction in the pixel density is expected.

  • Page 10: Camera Installation

    Installation & User Manual –Evolution 12 Camera Range Camera Installation For installation of your Oncam Evolution 12 camera, provided are the following instructions. Reference the Camera Web Interface, page 39 for a more detailed features and functionality. Preparation Document the camera’s location and MAC address for camera configuration. Find the MAC address on a sticker on the side and rear of the camera module.
  • Page 11 Installation & User Manual –Evolution 12 Camera Range 3.1.3 External I/O Cabling When connecting an external I/O, first remove the multi-way connector block for wiring. 3.1.4 Alarm Out When an event occurs triggering an external alarm on the camera, the Alarm OUT pin outputs a signal (High to Low).
  • Page 12 Installation & User Manual –Evolution 12 Camera Range 3.1.5 Alarm In When Alarm IN shorts to GND, the camera’s internal alarm triggers. Through the Camera Web Interface, specify the time duration. Options include 10, 30, 60, 300 or 600 seconds. After the specified amount of time has passed, the internal alarm clears.

  • Page 13: Indoor Camera

    Installation & User Manual –Evolution 12 Camera Range Indoor Camera The Evolution Indoor Camera is for indoor uses in surface or pendant mount applications. The indoor model consists of the Camera Module, a die cast metal Mounting Plate and a plastic Trim Cover with a spring loaded Torx screw.
  • Page 14 Installation & User Manual –Evolution 12 Camera Range 3.2.1 Parts Supplied Mounting Plate Quick Start Guide Camera Module Drilling Template Trim Cover 3.2.2 Installation Steps 1. Attach the Mounting Plate to a wall or ceiling surface through the holes and slots located on the plate.

  • Page 15: Indoor Concealed Camera

    Installation & User Manual –Evolution 12 Camera Range For installations where the wiring is from the side, there is a thin section of plastic on the cover at one end. Remove the plastic with pliers. Route wiring in this case through the tunnel in the mounting plate.
  • Page 16 Installation & User Manual –Evolution 12 Camera Range 3.3.2 Installation Steps The Indoor Concealed camera mounts to surface thickness between 6 mm (1/4-inch) and 25 mm (1-inch) using a Bezel and Locking Nut that attaches to the front cover. The Locking Nut sandwiches the surface material between the Bezel and Locking Nut. This camera requires access from above the ceiling or behind the wall to install and maintain while providing a minimal presence.

  • Page 17: Indoor Recessed Camera

    Installation & User Manual –Evolution 12 Camera Range Indoor Recessed Camera The Evolution Indoor Recessed camera allows for easy and fast installation from below the ceiling line. The camera is an IP40-rated surface mount device and is suitable for internal use only.

  • Page 18: Figure 4 Indoor Recessed Overview

    Installation & User Manual –Evolution 12 Camera Range 3.4.2 Installation Steps The Evolution 12 Indoor Recessed camera is a recessed mounting for drop ceilings or walls with a maximum cross section of 25.4 mm (1-inch). Figure 4 Indoor Recessed Overview 1.

  • Page 19: Figure 5 Indoor Recessed Below Ceiling Installation

    Installation & User Manual –Evolution 12 Camera Range 8. Secure the casing by tightening the two screws engaging the two retention fins. Figure 5 Indoor Recessed Below Ceiling Installation 9. Connect the Ethernet cable to the camera and reinsert the camera into the casing. Fasten the thumb screw firmly.

  • Page 20: Outdoor Camera

    Installation & User Manual –Evolution 12 Camera Range Outdoor Camera The Evolution Outdoor Dome camera is IP-66 rated and vandal resistant. The Trim Cover and Base Assembly prevents reaching the camera. All mounting perforations are outside the enclosures sealed area. Figure 6 Outdoor Camera Exploded View 3.5.1 Parts Supplied...
  • Page 21 Installation & User Manual –Evolution 12 Camera Range 3.5.2 Installation Steps 3.5.2.1 Preparation The Outdoor Dome camera comes with a Gore® vent fitted into the side of the die-cast mount base. The Gore vent creates a breathable membrane that is waterproof. Gore vents provide a simple and technologically advanced solution to maintain container regulatory guidelines that require ventilation for heavy-duty waterproof and breathable products.
  • Page 22 Installation & User Manual –Evolution 12 Camera Range NOTICE: Secure the cable to prevent movement during and after the installation. Securing the cable may require additional fasteners, not supplied. 3.5.2.2 Mounting 1. Attach the Base Assembly to a wall or ceiling surface with the four holes located outside the trim ring seal joint.

  • Page 23: Stainless Steel Camera - Surface Mount

    Installation & User Manual –Evolution 12 Camera Range 3.5.3 Sun Shield The Sun Shield is recommended whenever there is significant direct light and sun exposure. The outer surface around the enclosure provides an air gap. The air gap acts as an insulator reducing heat. Only use the Sun Shield in pendant mounting configurations (with or without the wall mount).
  • Page 24 Installation & User Manual –Evolution 12 Camera Range 5. Lift the yellow warning label out of the way and loosen the locking pin. Once this is loose, you can remove the mounting plate from the rear of the enclosure. 6. Twist and lift the mounting plate away from the camera enclosure. 3.6.2.2 Mounting 1.

  • Page 25: Stainless Steel Camera - Surface Mount With Conduit Adaptor

    Installation & User Manual –Evolution 12 Camera Range 9. Remove the protective film from the Heat Transfer Pad on the bottom of the Camera Module. 10. Insert the camera module into the enclosure, hooking it into place with the lower lip hook and securing it with the retaining thumb screw.
  • Page 26 Installation & User Manual –Evolution 12 Camera Range The conduit entry is at the optical bottom of the camera, this must be taken into consideration during installation. 1. Follow steps 1, 2, 3, 6 and 7 of section 3.6.2.2 to install the mounting plate. CAUTION: Do not drill the hole for the ethernet cable.

  • Page 27: Stainless Steel Camera - Pendant Mount

    Installation & User Manual –Evolution 12 Camera Range Stainless Steel Camera – Pendant Mount The Pendant Mount Adaptor is required to pendant mount the Evolution Stainless Steel camera. Please note that this part is sold separately from the main camera. It can be ordered using part number OBE-20-SPM.
  • Page 28 Installation & User Manual –Evolution 12 Camera Range 5. Lining up the arrow on the mounting plate and the arrow on the inside of the rear enclosure, use the hooks for alignment, hang the rear enclosure onto the mounting plate. Ensure is it flush with the surface and rotate it approximately 30 degrees to the right until it stops hard..

  • Page 29: Stainless Steel Camera Disassembly

    Installation & User Manual –Evolution 12 Camera Range Figure 10 Stainless Steel Camera - Environmental Shield Package Contents 3.8.3.1 Mounting 1. Remove the top 3 screw from the Pendant Mount Adapter and put to one side. 2. Place the Environmental Shield over the top of the Pendant Mount Adapter and use the 3 screws to fix them together.

  • Page 30: Care Of Stainless Steel

    'passive layer'. This prevents any further corrosion of the surface. Increasing the amount of Chromium gives an increased resistance to corrosion. Oncam use 316 for the enclosure of the Evolution Stainless steel camera and it has 16% chromium content, which provides a higher degree of protection against the elements.

  • Page 31: Camera Mounts

    Installation & User Manual –Evolution 12 Camera Range Camera Mounts The following mounting accessories are available for the Indoor and Outdoor Evolution cameras to allow installation in multiple environments. Indoor installations may require a Pendant Mount in addition to the Wall Mount kit. Connecting to 1.5-inch NPT female pipe threads requires a Gender adapter.

  • Page 32: Corner Mount

    Installation & User Manual –Evolution 12 Camera Range 4.1.1 Rough Surfaces or over Electrical Boxes 1. Fasten the Wall Mount Plate to the box or the wall surface. 2. Fasten the Mounting Clip using the two nuts and washers provided. This provides an even surface for the Mounting Clip Plate.

  • Page 33: Pole Mount

    Installation & User Manual –Evolution 12 Camera Range Pole Mount Use the Wall Mount Kit in conjunction with the Pole Mount when attaching to a light pole. In addition, use the Pole Mount and Corner Mount to connect to the corner of a building. The Pole mount is a bracket that attaches to a pole 100 to 150 mm (4 to 6 in.) in diameter with the provided stainless steel clamping bands.

  • Page 34: Pendant Mount

    Installation & User Manual –Evolution 12 Camera Range Pendant Mount For mounting an enclosure below the ceiling, use the accessory Pendant mount for 1.5-inch NPT pipe threads. Figure 14 Pendant Mount Exploded View The Wall Mount kit is sold separately. Indoor Housing Pendant Mount OBE-01-IWA...

  • Page 35: Test

    Installation & User Manual –Evolution 12 Camera Range The Outdoor Evolution camera housing requires the use of a Pendant Mount (sold separately) to fit the housing to the Wall Mount. The pendant adapts the enclosure to 1.5-inch NPT female pipe threads. The Pendant Mount has a male thread, therefore if the installation is the length of a pipe use a female-to-female coupler.

  • Page 36: Dome Handling And Cleaning

    The factory default configuration is DHCP. In order to use the camera you need the IP address. When a DHCP server is unavailable, the factory default IP address is 192.168.0.200. Install the Oncam Grandeye IP Configuration Tool. Find the latest version at www.oncamgrandeye.com. Configure all camera IP addresses with the IP Configuration Tool.

  • Page 37: Finding Available Cameras

    Installation & User Manual –Evolution 12 Camera Range Finding Available Cameras Use the Oncam IP Configuration Tool to discover cameras installed on your Local Area Network (LAN). 1. Open and run the configuration tool. 2. Select the camera type to see a list of installed cameras on your network.

  • Page 38: Connecting To The Camera

    Installation & User Manual –Evolution 12 Camera Range Connecting to the Camera Connect to any camera on your network by entering the camera IP address into the address bar of a browser running on a PC on the same network. To access the Web interface, open a browser window (Internet Explorer, Edge, Safari or Firefox) and enter the IP address of the camera.

  • Page 39: Camera Web Interface

    Installation & User Manual –Evolution 12 Camera Range Camera Web Interface Access camera configuration through the camera Web interface. • Open a browser window and enter the camera IP address. • Enter the User name and Password for this camera. The Control Panel screen displays. Note: Images in the following sections may vary.

  • Page 40: Image

    Installation & User Manual –Evolution 12 Camera Range Image The Image tab includes lighting and orientation controls for the image sensor. Mains Frequency Select the mains frequency based on the camera location. Image Controls Adjust the view using the image controls (Brightness / Contrast / Saturation).
  • Page 41 Camera mount position. Mount cameras vertically or horizontally (for instance, wall or ceiling). When recording and viewing the camera using the Oncam SDK this setting ensures that the scene is properly de-warped and the NVR PTZ operations correctly work. Set PTZ to match the installation position of your camera.

  • Page 42: Administration

    Installation & User Manual –Evolution 12 Camera Range Administration The Admin menu provides the camera firmware version and MAC address. Access all administrative camera parameters through the Admin menu. June 2020 © 2013 – 2020 ONVU Technologies AG. All rights reserved.
  • Page 43 Installation & User Manual –Evolution 12 Camera Range 8.3.1 Network Using the Camera Configuration Tool you can configure the different Network Settings. DHCP (Default). The camera is configured for DHCP. Detect the camera using the Camera Configuration Tool. Static IP Address. Configure the camera using the Static IP address if DHCP is unavailable. Camera Name.
  • Page 44 Installation & User Manual –Evolution 12 Camera Range 8.3.2 Video The Video Setup page allows you to set the RTSP camera stream combinations and parameters for the individual camera streams. NOTICE: Configure ONVIF streams from your ONVIF-conformant third-party system within ONVIF Profile settings. The Video Setup settings only affect the camera’s regular RTSP streams.
  • Page 45 Installation & User Manual –Evolution 12 Camera Range The camera supports the following video stream combinations. 1. The camera always has either both fisheye 1 and 2 enabled or the following combinations 2. Fisheye1 H.264 stream (9.6 MP, 6 MP, 4 MP or 2 MP) + Fisheye2 H.264 stream (4 MP, 2 MP, 1 MP or 0.25 MP) 3.

  • Page 46: Table 1 High-Speed Sensor Mode - 2 Mp

    Installation & User Manual –Evolution 12 Camera Range NOTICE: Frames per Second (FPS) may differ depending on network performance and available computer power. Table 1 High-Speed Sensor Mode – 2 MP Primary Secondary Resolution (MP) FPS (max) Resolution (MP) FPS (max) 8.3.2.2 Stream Configure the following parameters for each stream.
  • Page 47 Installation & User Manual –Evolution 12 Camera Range Do not use network bandwidth. Fixed Quality When selecting this option a Quality value may be selected instead of a Bit Rate. Maximum allowed setting is 70%*. * = Bitrate and quality settings are limited to prevent excessive data usage, network bandwidth and camera workload. GOP.

  • Page 48: Table 2 Maximum Frame Rates

    Installation & User Manual –Evolution 12 Camera Range Switching between these modes requires a camera reboot for changing to the ONVIF source mode and defining different facilities in the camera’s ONVIF streams. You must select the Dual-Stream or VCam mode when connecting the camera to other systems using ONVIF profiles before adding the camera to the system.
  • Page 49 Installation & User Manual –Evolution 12 Camera Range Primary Secondary Resolution (MP) FPS (max) Resolution (MP) FPS (max) Primary Secondary Resolution (MP) FPS (max) Resolution (MP) FPS (max) June 2020 © 2013 – 2020, ONVU Technologies AG. All rights reserved.
  • Page 50 Installation & User Manual –Evolution 12 Camera Range Primary Secondary Resolution (MP) FPS (max) Resolution (MP) FPS (max) NOTE: When the mains frequency option is set to 50 Hz, the frame rate is limited to 25 FPS. This is to stop the video flickering when in the presence of mains-powered lighting. When the mains frequency option is set to 60 Hz, the frame rate is limited to 30 FPS.

  • Page 51: Figure 17 Alarm Settings Triggers

    Installation & User Manual –Evolution 12 Camera Range 8.3.4 Alarms Figure 17 Alarm Settings Triggers Alarm Signal Duration. The length of time that an alarm persists after the alarm is triggered. View Triggers. Access a list of triggers that activate an alarm by selecting the View Triggers button.

  • Page 52: Figure 18 Alarm Settings Active Actions

    Installation & User Manual –Evolution 12 Camera Range View Actions. Select the View Actions button. Configure the active actions list after setting the active triggers. Complete these actions when any trigger has activated. You cannot set Triggers to individual specific Actions. Available actions include the following.

  • Page 53: Figure 20 Clock Settings

    Installation & User Manual –Evolution 12 Camera Range Record to SD-Card. Setup an alarm for recording to the SD-Card. The entire recording duration is the sum of the pre-alarm and alarm times. You can record from either the Main Camera or the Second Camera streams. The video recording has the same resolution as the live stream.

  • Page 54: Figure 21 Recordings/Profile G

    Installation & User Manual –Evolution 12 Camera Range 8.3.6 Audio The Audio button accesses Audio configuration. Using an electret microphone, enable Audio and set the Audio Input Gain to the desired level. The audio is included in any H.264 or MJPEG RTSP camera stream. Note: RTSP streaming occurs when the stream request a URL using the rtsp:// prefix.
  • Page 55 Installation & User Manual –Evolution 12 Camera Range NOTICE: Avoid corrupting the SD Card by Unmounting the card prior to removal. Do not remove the SD Card when the SD Card State is Mounted. SD Card Operations • Mount / Unmount. Toggle between Mount and Unmount after inserting the SD Card or prior to removing the SD Card.
  • Page 56 Installation & User Manual –Evolution 12 Camera Range 8.3.9 Maintenance Achieve a factory reset through the camera’s recessed reset button, the Web Interface, or from the Configuration Tool. Recessed Hardware. Using the external recessed reset button on the side of the camera module by using a ballpoint pen.

  • Page 57: Regions

    Installation & User Manual –Evolution 12 Camera Range Configuration Tool. Reset to factory defaults through the Camera Configuration tool. Through the camera configuration tool, check the camera(s) that require a factory reset. 1. From Camera Configuration tab 2. Select factoryreset.cgi from the Send command to camera field drop-down menu 3.
  • Page 58 Installation & User Manual –Evolution 12 Camera Range Privacy Define a Privacy region using a video-embedded mask restricting the viewing of the video streams masked image portion. 1. Select a Region number (1 to 10). 2. Enter the region Name. 3.
  • Page 59 Installation & User Manual –Evolution 12 Camera Range • Delete a region by selecting the region in the list and click Delete. This also deletes any saved name and returns the specific region number to default settings. June 2020 © 2013 – 2020, ONVU Technologies AG. All rights reserved.
  • Page 60 Installation & User Manual –Evolution 12 Camera Range 8.4.1 Motion Detection A motion detection region is a user-defined zone of the image where it is required to detect motion in order to analyze it, or trigger an action such as recording, as a result of that event. 1.

  • Page 61: Connecting Directly To The Camera Streams

    Installation & User Manual –Evolution 12 Camera Range Connecting Directly to the Camera Streams Connect directly to camera streams to acquire video streams. Media streaming is implemented according to the ONVIF Streaming Specification. URL Format: rtsp://<servername>/video.sdp[?name=<source>] Send the RTSP request to the proper TCP port as defined for RTSP by the GetNetworkProtocols operation of the Device Management Service.

  • Page 62: Connecting Through Onvif Profile S Or Psia

    Installation & User Manual –Evolution 12 Camera Range 10 Connecting through ONVIF Profile S or PSIA Use an Evolution camera with an ONVIF Conformant Device hardware driver when adding the camera hardware to your NVR System. Set the camera to the desired mode (Dual-Stream Mode or VCam Mode) before adding the camera to your NVR system.

  • Page 63: Revision History

    Do not use or install the software if you do not agree to the terms of this license. Please contact Oncam for terms of and limitations on returning the software for a refund. Oncam and its suppliers own or license all intellectual property in the software. The software is licensed, not sold.

  • Page 64: Additional Online Resources

    360-degree IP Cameras. The Instruction Manual describes how to use the Oncam 360-degree Viewer to view and dewarp live images from any Oncam camera connected to the same network. There is no set up required as the Viewer automatically finds any Oncam IP cameras connected to the same network.

  • Page 65: Frame Rate, Resolution & Storage Requirements

    15 NVR and Storage Partners For an up-to-date list of NVR / VMS partners supporting the Oncam 360° IP cameras, visit the Oncam web site www.oncamgrandeye.com. June 2020 © 2013 – 2020, ONVU Technologies AG. All rights reserved.

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