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  • Page 1 Camera Manual D26 Dome...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 1999-2019, MOBOTIX AG, Langmeil, Germany. Technical information subject to change without notice. MOBOTIX AG and its subsidiaries do not assume any liability for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.5.12 Ethernet Patch Cable for Bayonet Catch 1.5.13 NPA-PoE-Set 1.5.14 MX-Overvoltage-Protection-Box 1.5.15 MX-NPA-Box 1.5.16 MX-GPS-Box 1.5.17 MX-232-IO-Box 1.5.18 ExtIO Expansion Module 1.5.19 Mx2wire+ Media Converter 1.5.20 Other Accessories 1.6 MOBOTIX Software 1.6.1 Integrated Camera Software (Firmware) 1.6.2 MxManagementCenter 1.6.3 MOBOTIX MxBell...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Installation Preparing the Installation 2.1.1 Ceiling and Wall Mounting 2.1.2 Mounting Options 2.1.3 Network Connection and Power Supply, UPS 2.1.4 Preparing the Camera Connections, MX-Overvoltage-Protection-Box 2.1.5 Wiring, Fire Prevention, Lightning and Surge Protection Mounting the Camera Without Accessories 2.2.1 Mounting Instructions 2.2.2 Procedure for Installing the D26 Without Accessories Mounting the Camera with the On-Wall Set...
  • Page 5 3.5.2 Formatting the MicroSD Card 3.5.3 Activating Recording 3.5.4 Accessing Data on the MicroSD Card 3.5.5 Deactivating Card Recording 3.5.6 Using a MicroSD Card in a Different MOBOTIX Camera 3.5.7 Limitations on Warranty When Using Flash Storage Media 3.6 Configuration in the Browser 3.6.1 Overview...

  • Page 6: Safety Warnings

    Make sure that you install this product as outlined in Chapter 2, «Installation» of this manual. A faulty installation can damage the camera! • When installing this product, make sure that you are only using genuine MOBOTIX parts and MOBOTIX connection cables. •...

  • Page 7: Legal Notes

    D26, 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 not liable for any illegal use of its products.

  • Page 8: Foreword

    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 D26 Dome!
  • Page 9 Mx-D26A/B* Mx-D26A/B* Mx-D26A/B* with Aufputz-Set/ with with Outdoor-Wandhalter Aufputz-Set 10° Unterputzmontage-Set Mx-D26A/B* with Vandalismus-Set *Variant Mx-D26B supports MOBOTIX MxBus modules...

  • Page 10: Product Overview

    D26 Camera Manual: Product Overview PRODUCT OVERVIEW D26 – Lenses, Hardware, Image Formats Lenses, Sensors B016* Hemispheric – B036* Super-Wide-Angle • B041* Super-Wide-Angle • B061* Wide-Angle • B079* Standard • B119* Tele • B237* Tele • B500* Tele – CSVario 4.5 to 10 mm* –...

  • Page 11: D26 - Software Features

    Programming interface/HTTP API • Security features (HTTPS/SSL, IP-based access control, IEEE • 802.1X network authentication) Video Analysis Video Motion detector • MxAnalytics • MxActivitySensor • Video Management Software Free-of-charge download from MxManagementCenter • www.mobotix.com MOBOTIX MxBell • or App Store/ Google Play...

  • Page 12: D26 - Technical Data

    D26 Camera Manual: Product Overview D26 – Technical Data Mx-D26A/B* (all Day/Night image sensors) Model Versions *Variant Mx-D26B supports MOBOTIX MxBus modules MX-B036 to MX-B237 (20 to 135 mm in 35 mm format), Lens Options 103° to 15° horizontal angle of view Color sensor (day): 0,1 lx @ 1/60s;...
  • Page 13 D26 – Technical Data At MxBus: max. 2.5 W, at USB: max. 2.5 W, total max. 3 W Power Consumption of External Devices The power consumption of the camera will increase accordingly! IP66 Protection Classes IK10 Ambient Temperature –30 to 50 °C/–22 to 122 °F Dimensions/Weight Diameter x Height: 160 x 86 mm;...

  • Page 14: Delivered Parts And Dimensions

    D26 Camera Manual: Product Overview Delivered Parts and Dimensions 1.4.1 The D26 Camera 1.19 1.18 1.17 1.16 1.15 1.14 1.13 1.12 1.11 1.10 Item Quantity Part Name Camera housing Lens (not with D26 Body) Dome, transparent MicroSD card (SDXC, SDHC pre-installed) Ethernet cable CAT5 0,5 m/20"...
  • Page 15 Single-wire plug, black (MxBus) 1.18 Single-wire connector 1.19 MxBus plug with two-wire connection line Camera Housing and Connectors The MOBOTIX D26 consists of the camera housing (mainboard, lens, dome), the outer shell and the mounting ring. Outer shell Dome Lens LEDs...

  • Page 16: Dimensions

    D26 Camera Manual: Product Overview 1.4.2 Dimensions By rotating the camera module on both axes, you can aim the lens at the precise area you want to record. Camera module can be freely rotated and tilted 160 mm/6.30 in...
  • Page 17 Drilling Template Mounting Ring Note You can download the drilling template from www.mobotix.com, Support > Download Center > Documentation > Drilling Templates. Make sure that the drilling template is not scaled or adjusted to the paper size when printing the...

  • Page 18: Available Accessories

    D26 Camera Manual: Product Overview Available Accessories 1.5.1 On-Wall Set Order no.: MX-OPT-AP Consists of On-Wall Mount and mounting supplies. Conforms to U.S. installation standards. Reliably protects the cabling and allows additional modules to be inte- grated within the On-Wall Mount (patch/ installation cable connector, IO extensions, WiFi, battery, ...).

  • Page 19: In-Ceiling Set

    Available Accessories 1.5.4 In-Ceiling Set Order no.: MX-OPT-IC Also suitable for mounting to drywall For simple installation in false ceiling tiles. Suitable for discreet surveillance. Optionally available with a stainless steel ring. 1.5.5 Outdoor Wall Mount Order no.: MX-OPT-WH Consists of Outdoor Wall Mount and mounting supplies.

  • Page 20: Stand/Wall Mount For Camera Tests

    1.5.9 MiniUSB Cable to MiniUSB (Straight/Angled) Order no.: MX-CBL-MU-EN-PG-STR-05/2/5 (straight/angled) Only cables with angled plugs can be The MOBOTIX MX-232-IO-Box can be connected directly used for the D26 to the D26 with this cable, which is up to five meters long.

  • Page 21: Miniusb Cable To Miniusb (Angled/Angled)

    Order no.: MX-CBL-MU-EN-PG-EN-PG-05/2/5 (straight/angled) Only cables with angled plugs can be The MOBOTIX ExtIO can be connected directly to the used for the D26 D26 with this cable, which is up to five meters long. 1.5.11 MiniUSB Cable to USB-A Socket Order no.: MX-CBL-MU-EN-PG-AB-05/2/5...

  • Page 22: Mx-Overvoltage-Protection-Box

    Order no.: MX-Overvoltage-Protection-Box-LSA 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...

  • Page 23: Mx-232-Io-Box

    The MX-232-IO-Box (protection class IP65, –30 to 60 °C/–22 to 140 °F) can be attached to all MOBOTIX cameras with an MxBus or USB interface. The maximum length of the MxBus wir- ing (0.8 mm diameter wires) is 50 m/55 yd. If the MiniUSB connector is used, the maximum cable length is 5 m/16 ft.

  • Page 24: Mx2Wire+ Media Converter

    1.5.20 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.

  • Page 25: Mobotix Software

    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/...

  • Page 26: Mxmanagementcenter

    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.

  • Page 27: Mobotix Mxbell

    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.

  • Page 28: Installation

    Wiring, see Section 2.1.5, «Wiring, Fire Prevention, Lightning and Surge Protection» The following sections contain a brief answer to each of these questions, as well as references to the relevant sections in this manual. For more information on the MOBOTIX D26 and available accessories, please see www.mobotix.com.

  • Page 29: Ceiling And Wall Mounting

    Preparing the Installation 2.1.1 Ceiling and Wall Mounting Like all MOBOTIX cameras, the D26 is extremely flexible in terms of how and where it can be installed (see Section 2.1.2, «Mounting Options»). However, installations on a wall or ceiling are the most common mounting positions. In indoor spaces, the D26 is usually mounted from the ceiling.
  • Page 30 D26 is located in the center of the housing’s underside. For more detailed information on the installation process, see Section 2.2, «Mounting the Camera Without Accessories» and the following sections. One Camera For 4 Gas Pumps - Long-Term Recording Without Peripheral Devices A HiRes MOBOTIX Camera Can Replace Up To 6 Conventional Cameras...

  • Page 31: Mounting Options

    Outdoor Corner and Pole The MOBOTIX Corner and Pole Mount is the ideal choice when mounting Mount made from stain- the MOBOTIX D26 to a pole or building corner. This mount can only be less steel (in conjunction with Wall Mount) used in conjunction with the Wall Mount.
  • Page 32 D26 Camera Manual: Installation Stand/Wall Mount for Camera Tests (MX-OPT-TW-Demo-1) The Stand/Wall Mount is a useful accessory for testing and for finding the optimum mounting position of the camera. The set also includes an Allen wrench as well as a Torx screw with dowel and the corresponding Torx wrench for installing as alternative wall mount for testing.
  • Page 33 Preparing the Installation 3. Mount the camera to the stand using the two stainless steel Allen screws. 5 mm/ 4. Use the Torx screw to fasten the mount onto the wall. Make 0.20 in sure that the head of the screw is not tight against the wall, but that it still has 5 mm/0.2 in to go.

  • Page 34: Network Connection And Power Supply, Ups

    500 m/546.81 yd cable: 45 Mbps and 12 W for the PoE device). Note The MOBOTIX D26 can be powered by switches or routers which support the PoE (Power- over-Ethernet) standard and conform to IEEE 802.3af. Advantages of PoE power supply: •...

  • Page 35: Preparing The Camera Connections, Mx-Overvoltage-Protection-Box

    MX-Overvoltage-Protection-Box (optional accessory). This interface box not only provides overvoltage protection of up to 4 kV for MOBOTIX IP cameras , it also provides simple and weatherproof connection of the cameras to a network patch cable ( -RJ45 variant) or a network installation cable ( -LSA variant).

  • Page 36: Wiring, Fire Prevention, Lightning And Surge Protection

    When installing the wiring inside or outside of buildings, make sure you always adhere to the relevant regulations on wiring, fire prevention and protection against lightning. MOBOTIX cameras are protected against the effects of small electrical surges by a range of measures. These measures, however, cannot prevent the camera from being damaged when stronger electrical surges occur.
  • Page 37 Preparing the Installation Lightning and Surge Protection In order to avoid damage to MOBOTIX cameras from overvoltages, you should always install the MX-Overvoltage-Protection-Box. This competitively priced and weatherproof network connector provides reliable protection against overvoltages of up to 4 kV; the box is easily installed in the Outdoor Wall Mount, for example (see Section 1.5.14, «MX-Overvoltage-...

  • Page 38: Mounting The Camera Without Accessories

    However, to ensure a flush finish with the surface, you should first install a flush-mounted wall outlet (space for the connection cable). If you choose to mount the camera directly to a wall without the MOBOTIX-recommended wall mount, you should position the camera in the center of the room to guarantee maximum coverage.
  • Page 39 Caution For safety reasons, only use the pre-installed MOBOTIX network cable that was included in the delivery. Always ensure that the rubber plug of the network cable reliably pro- tects the outer shell from moisture entering the camera. All openings of the camera housing need to be properly sealed.

  • Page 40: Procedure For Installing The D26 Without Accessories

    D26 Camera Manual: Installation 2.2.2 Procedure for Installing the D26 Without Accessories 1. Install and prepare the network connection 2. Install the flush-mounted socket: The pre-installed cable attached to the camera must be connected with the on-site network cable. For installation without accessories, a flush-mounted socket must be installed first to provide space for the connection.

  • Page 41: Mounting The Camera With The On-Wall Set

    Mounting the Camera with the On-Wall Set Mounting the Camera with the On-Wall Set 2.3.1 Mounting Instructions On-Wall Sets available in 0° and 10° inclinations allow the D26 to be installed quickly and easily on the wall or ceiling of a room. When using the set outdoors (IP65), ensure that the screw holes on the rear of the camera housing are sealed with the included foam rubber washers.
  • Page 42 D26 Camera Manual: Installation Drilling Template On-Wall Set The drilling templates are available on www.mobotix.com 0°-Set: 160 mm/6.30 in 10°-Set: 166 mm/6.54 in...
  • Page 43 MOBOTIX drilling templates (on www.mobotix.com) • Scissors to cut out the template • Pen to mark the drill holes • • Materials and tools needed to connect the pre-installed MOBOTIX network cable in the camera with the on-site network cable...

  • Page 44: Procedure

    D26 Camera Manual: Installation 2.3.2 Procedure 1. Attach washers: Prior to installation, stick a black foam rubber washer around each of the four screw holes on the rear side of the on-wall housing (remove the adhesive foil and press into place, surface must be clean and free of grease).
  • Page 45 Mounting the Camera with the On-Wall Set 6. Remove the mounting ring: Separate the black mount- ing ring from the camera housing (lift the spring clip). This ring is not required when mounting the camera to the On-Wall Set. 7. Connect the cable: Connect the on-site network cable to the network cable passing through the On-Wall Set using a standard connector.

  • Page 46: Mounting The Camera With The In-Ceiling Set

    15 cm diameter hole must be cut in the ceiling or ceiling component. Before installing the MOBOTIX D26 on an indoor ceiling with the In-Ceiling Set, you must prepare the network connection and drill a hole for the camera: •...
  • Page 47 22 mm/0.25 to 0.9 in ø 180 mm/7.09 in Notes Use the drilling template available on www.mobotix.com, Support > Download Center > Documentation > Drilling Templates. Make sure that the drilling template is not scaled or adjusted to the paper size when...
  • Page 48 Scissors to cut out the template • Pen to mark the hole positions • Two blue In-Ceiling wrenches from the In-Ceiling Set • Materials and tools needed to connect the pre-installed MOBOTIX network cable in the camera with the on-site network cable...

  • Page 49: Procedure

    Mounting the Camera with the In-Ceiling Set 2.4.2 Procedure 1. Prepare the network connection: Run the network cable above the suspended ceiling and ensure that enough cable slack is available. 2. Cut a hole for installation: Cut a round hole for camera installation (e.g.
  • Page 50 D26 Camera Manual: Installation 7. Insert the camera and the In-Ceiling Set into the hole: Make sure that all winged cams are retracted before placing the In-Ceiling Set with the camera into the hole. Tightening the screws of the In-Ceiling Set extends the winged cams, thus firmly holding the set in place.

  • Page 51: Installing The Vandalism Set

    Installing the Vandalism Set Installing the Vandalism Set 2.5.1 Mounting Instructions The Vandalism Set provides additional security and protection for D26 cameras with little effort and at a low cost. It is ideally suited for use under particularly demanding conditions (such as prisons, trouble areas, train stations, etc.).

  • Page 52: Procedure

    D26 Camera Manual: Installation 2.5.2 Procedure Remove the camera outer shell: Remove all four Allen screws • using the supplied Allen wrench and lift off the outer shell. Remove the standard dome: Unscrew the dome from the • housing (counter-clockwise). Package and store the stan- dard dome for possible use at a later time.
  • Page 53 Installing the Vandalism Set • Insert the four spacers included in the Vandalism Set. Now attach the stainless steel outer shell of the Vandalism • Set using the safety screws. Tighten the screws into place using the supplied two-hole driver bit.

  • Page 54: Installing The Wall Mount

    Maximum width x height of the socket: 88 mm x 80 mm. • Only use the factory installed patch cable of the D26 (50 cm cable length) or a MOBOTIX cable that is available as an accessory in various lengths. •...
  • Page 55 Depth: 201 mm/7.91 in Width: 216 mm/8.50 in Notes Use the drilling template available on www.mobotix.com, Support > Download Center > Documentation > Drilling Templates. Make sure that the drilling template is not scaled or adjusted to the paper size when...

  • Page 56: Procedure

    • Scissors to cut out the template • Pen to mark hole positions • Materials and tools needed to connect the pre-installed MOBOTIX network cable in the camera with the on-site network cable. Clean and soft cotton cloth • 2.6.2 Procedure 1. Remove the camera mounting ring: Separate the black mount- ing ring from the camera housing.
  • Page 57 Installing the Wall Mount 3. Pass the camera cable up through the bottom of the bottom plate: Ensure the orientation is correct. The spring clips should be on the underside of the bottom plate. 4. Snap the camera into place on the bottom plate: Firmly push the camera into the Wall Mount.

  • Page 58: Installing The Corner And Pole Mount

    Please first check that all the components supplied with the Corner and Pole Mount Set are present in the original packaging. The Following Additional Tools Are Required For Installation As A Pole Mount: • Screwdriver • Materials and tools needed to connect the pre-installed MOBOTIX network cable in the camera with the on-site network cable...
  • Page 59 Power drill for screw anchor holes • Screwdriver • Scissors to cut out the template • Pen to mark hole positions • Materials and tools needed to connect the pre-installed MOBOTIX network cable in the camera with the on-site network cable...

  • Page 60: Mounting To A Pole

    D26 Camera Manual: Installation 2.7.2 Mounting to a Pole Use the supplied stainless steel straps to affix the Corner and Pole Mount to a pole. Guide the supplied stainless steel straps through the • openings in the Corner and Pole Mount as shown in the diagram.

  • Page 61: Mounting To A Wall Or Building Corner

    Installing the Corner and Pole Mount 2.7.3 Mounting to a Wall or Building Corner Use the supplied screw anchors, screws and washers to affix the Corner and Pole Mount to a building corner. • Mark the four screw anchor holes on the corner of the building, ensuring that the arrows on the mount point upwards.

  • Page 62: Mounting The Wall Mount To The Corner And Pole Mount

    D26 Camera Manual: Installation 2.7.4 Mounting the Wall Mount to the Corner and Pole Mount • Feed the network cables through the appropriate hole at the back of the Outdoor Wall Mount. The wall sealing on the Wall Mount must be in place already. •...

  • Page 63: Replacing The Microsd Card

    MicroSD card. To avoid data loss, be sure to deactivate MicroSD card recording in the camera software and reboot the MOBOTIX camera before removing the card. Caution A MicroSD card may only be removed from the camera after you have deactivated Recording to SD Card and rebooted the camera.

  • Page 64: Inserting The Microsd Card

    D26 Camera Manual: Installation 2.8.2 Inserting the MicroSD Card 1. Insert the MicroSD card: Push the MicroSD card into the card Push-Push operation: Insert MicroSD card slot as shown, until an audible and perceptible click indicates and push once. it is in place. Remove the camera dome.

  • Page 65: Network And Power Connection

    MOBOTIX cameras, make sure, if possible, that these components do not have a fan. Since the power consumption of MOBOTIX cameras is very low compared to other products, the reliability of the entire system is increased, thus extending the life of these components.

  • Page 66: Power Supply Using A Switch

    Online Catalog under Accessories > System Components > Interface Boxes. When using a standard network outlet (only for indoor installations), insert the MOBOTIX patch cable of the D26 directly into the network outlet. If additional cables are required inside the housing, they must be connected as described in Section 2.8.6, «Connecting a USB Cable»...

  • Page 67: Power Supply When Connected Directly To A Computer

    For the D26 you should use PoE adapter the blue MX-NPA-PoE-Set or the MX-NPA-Box – pre- (MX-NPA-PoE) Power supply vious MOBOTIX network power accessories, such as the NPA-Set, Power-Box and Power-Rack (MX-NPA-Set, MX-NPR-4 and MX-NPR8/20) Camera are not suitable for (10.8.0.11/255.0.0.0)

  • Page 68: Connecting A Usb Cable

    • Guide USB cable through wire plug: Gently push the angled connector of the MOBOTIX USB cable (see Section 1.4, «Available Accessories») through the supplied black single-wire plug (item 1.16).

  • Page 69: Connecting A Two-Wire Mxbus Cable

    Allen screws using the supplied Allen wrench. Make sure that the rubber seal is seated properly. 2.9.7 Connecting a Two-Wire MxBus Cable You can use such a cable to connect additional MOBOTIX mod- In order to attach MxBus modules, you need to ules (e.g., the MX-GPS-Box or the MX-232-IO-Box) to the D25.
  • Page 70 D26 Camera Manual: Installation • Remove the sealing plug: Push one of the three sealing plugs out of the housing by pushing it from the inside. • Prepare MxBus cable: Strip 5 mm (1/5 in) of insulation from the wire ends of the MxBus cable. Then push each wire into one of the holes in the single wire plug (this prevents humidity from entering the camera).

  • Page 71: Variable Poe

    Network and Power Connection 2.9.8 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.).

  • Page 72: Operating The Camera

    D26 Camera Manual: Operating the Camera OPERATING THE CAMERA Manual and Automatic Operation – Overview 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...
  • Page 73 Manual and Automatic Operation – Overview • 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: –...

  • Page 74: First Images And The Most Important Settings

    D26 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 cam- era’s network interface accordingly. This step involves setting up and checking the network parameters of the camera.
  • Page 75 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.
  • Page 76 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...

  • Page 77: First Images And The Most Important Settings In The Browser

    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.
  • Page 78 D26 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 >...

  • Page 79: First Images And Network Parameter Configuration In Mxmc

    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)..
  • Page 80 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.
  • Page 81 . 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.

  • Page 82: Start Options Of The Camera

    D26 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.
  • Page 83 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.

  • Page 84: Adjusting Lens Focus And Correcting Lens Distortion

    D26 Camera Manual: Operating the Camera Adjusting Lens Focus and Correcting Lens Distortion 3.3.1 Aiming and Adjusting the Lens Make sure that you see the live image of the camera on the monitor of your computer or laptop. Now adjust the lens mount until you see the desired image area on your monitor: Remove the camera dome.
  • Page 85 Adjusting Lens Focus and Correcting Lens Distortion • Once the camera has been aimed, tighten the Allen screws at both sides of the lens mount (in a clockwise direction) and the toothed ring (in a clockwise direction) with the supplied hook wrench.

  • Page 86: Correcting Lens Distortion (B041 Only)

    D26 Camera Manual: Operating the Camera 3.3.2 Correcting Lens Distortion (B041 Only) If you are using a D25 with the B041 90° wide-angle lens, the image, particularly the edges, may be slightly distorted due to the extreme angle of the lens. You can suppress this effect using software (e.g.
  • Page 87 Adjusting Lens Focus and Correcting Lens Distortion Since activated lens distortion correction requires additional processing power, you should consider disabling it in situations where it is not really necessary. You will only notice a minimal distortion of the image, especially if you use the zoom. However, the maximum frames rate for high resolution may be reduced, which means you have to choose between maximum distortion correction or maximum frame rate.

  • Page 88: Virtual Ptz And Full Image Recording

    D26 Camera Manual: Operating the Camera Virtual PTZ and Full Image Recording 3.4.1 Preparing the Virtual PTZ Function Greater ease of use through a joystick 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”...
  • Page 89 Virtual PTZ and Full Image Recording Close to save your settings. You can now use the scroll wheel to zoom + (roll upwards) or zoom – (roll downwards). Operation Using USB Joystick A standard USB joystick can drastically improve vPTZ operation for the user – in the browser and in MxManagementCenter.

  • Page 90: Full Image Recording

    D26 Camera Manual: Operating the Camera 3.4.2 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.
  • Page 91 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.

  • Page 92: Microsd Card Recording

    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.
  • Page 93 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 >...

  • Page 94: Formatting The Microsd Card

    / 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.

  • Page 95: Activating Recording

    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.

  • Page 96: Accessing Data On The Microsd Card

    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).

  • Page 97: Using A Microsd Card In A Different Mobotix Camera

    MicroSD Card Recording 3.5.6 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.

  • Page 98: Configuration In The Browser

    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-...
  • Page 99 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.

  • Page 100: General Browser Settings

    (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.
  • Page 101 Configuration in the Browser • 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...

  • Page 102: Additional Notes

    D26 Camera Manual: Operating the Camera Additional Notes 3.7.1 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 . •...

  • Page 103: Activating Event Control And Motion Detection

    MOBOTIX logo at the top of the image. Once the camera arming has been activated, the text at the bottom of the live image (event, action, messaging and recording symbols) will also appear.

  • Page 104: Cleaning The Camera And Lens

    & Declarations of Conformity. 3.7.11 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.

  • Page 105: Disposal

    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).
  • Page 106 D26 Camera Manual Notes...
  • Page 107 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!
  • Page 108 Camera Manual D26 Dome...

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