You must provide: A network connection (and an NVR, if desired) Admin rights to a computer that can access the network Mobile device with Luma Surveillance app (recommended) Power source: PoE or 12V DC Phillips screwdriver WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including cadmium, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer.
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NVR or through a network router. a powerful remote maintenance tool (see OvrC.com) and lets you use the Luma Surveillance mobile app to check on the camera from anywhere. For installation using this guide, you must be able to access this camera through a personal computer.
Luma 31/51 Series Turret Camera Safety Tips Safety Tips Handle this device with care. Do not strike or shake it. Protect the power cord from being stepped on or pinched, particularly where it connects to the device and the outlet. Do not operate this device beyond its specified power ratings.
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Luma 31/51 Series Turret Camera Precautions Precautions Before you start, ensure that the device is in good condition and all the assembly parts are included. Also ensure that your recorder has the very latest firmware. Use OvrC to update the firmware, or consult your NVR manual.
Luma 31/51 Series Turret Camera Your Camera Your Camera Before installing, familiarize yourself with your camera. Lens The camera lens is encased in a moveable ball housing enclosed inside a skirt. Indicator Housing Skirt Barrel Connector Socket...
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Luma 31/51 Series Turret Camera Installation with an NVR Installation with an NVR If you are installing with an NVR, follow these instructions. Otherwise, follow the instructions starting on the next page. 1. Ensure your NVR has the latest firmware. If it does not, your NVR may be unable to locate and activate your camera.
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(prior to physical installation), rather than from atop a ladder. Connect the camera to your PC and run the Luma Utility. It searches for attached Luma Surveillance devices. If your camera does not appear, check the connection, ensure the camera is powered up, then...
Luma 31/51 Series Turret Camera Activate the Camera Activate the Camera Click on the entry for your camera to view its details. If the camera is inactive, use the text boxes at the lower right of the Luma utility window to activate the camera by creating a new secure password.
Luma 31/51 Series Turret Camera Physical Installation Physical Installation 1. Attach the mounting bracket to the mounting surface, using either the provided screws or wall anchors. 2. CAUTION! Before terminating the cable for an outdoor install, you must weatherproof it! See the following pages for details. 3.
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Luma 31/51 Series Turret Camera Weatherproofing the PoE Cable Weatherproofing the PoE Cable 1. Slide the unterminated cable through the lock nut , the rubber gasket , and the weatherproof endcap. Face the notched side of the rubber gasket toward the endcap, as shown.
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Luma 31/51 Series Turret Camera Start the Web Interface Start the Web Interface Open your browser and navigate to the camera’s IP address. Below the login area, you may see: “Please click here to download and install the plug-in. Close the browser when installing the plug- in.”...
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Luma 31/51 Series Turret Camera Check the Camera Check the Camera After logging in, your screen shows the live page, similar to the illustration below. If it does not appear, check the connection to your NVR or network, and ensure that the camera is powered up.
Luma 31/51 Series Turret Camera Adjust the Camera Adjust the Camera Once the camera is installed, swivel the skirt so that it aims at your area of interest. The camera lens is mounted in a free-floating ball housing within the camera skirt. This housing can be aimed as needed. Taking care to avoid touching the camera’s lenses, aim the camera housing in the direction desired.
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3-Year Limited Warranty This Luma Surveillance™ product has a 3-Year Limited Warranty. This warranty includes parts and labor repairs on all components found to be defective in material or workmanship under normal conditions of use. This warranty shall not apply to products that have been abused, modified or disassembled.
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