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ALFATRON ALF-5X/10X/12X/20X/30X-HDBaseT Full HD PTZ Camera ALFATRON ELECTRONICS GmbH GERMANY User Manual...
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ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X/30X-CAM Attention NOTE: This equipment has been tested and was found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X/30X-CAM Electric Safety Installation and operation must comply in accordance with electric safety standards Caution during transport Avoid stress, vibration and soakage in transportation, storage and installation. The polarity of the power supply The power supply of the product is ±12V and the maximum electrical current is 2A.
Note: If you set preset 0, when Power-on self-test is completed, the camera automatically moves to the preset 0 positions. 1.3 Video Output HDBaseT video output a. IP cable connect: HD model pls refer to figure 1.1 No.8 above. b. Connect the PTZ Camera to the copmpatible Alfatron HDBaseT receiver using a compatible HDBaseT network cable.
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ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X/30X-CAM 1.4 Bracket mount Note: Bracket can only be wall-mounted or mounted upside-down on the concrete wall. Bracket cannot be installed on plasterboard. 1) Wall mount steps...
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ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X/30X-CAM 2. Upside down mounting steps...
ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X/30X-CAM 2. Product overview 2.1 Product Introduction 2.1.1 Dimension Figure 2.2 Camera dimension 2.1.2 Accessory When unpacking, ensure all the supplied accessories are included: Model NO. Configuration HDBaseT 1 x Power adapter 1 x RS232 cable 1 x User manual...
2.2 Main Features 2.2.1 Camera Performance The Alfatron ALF-X-HDBaseT series camera offers flawless functionality, superior performance and rich interfaces. The features include advanced ISP processing algorithms to provide high resolution vivid images with a strong sense of depth and excellent colour rendition.
ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X/30X-CAM 2.3 Technical Specification Model Camera Parameter Sensor 1/2.8-inch-high quality HD CMOS sensor 16: 9 2.07 megapixel Effective Pixels Video Format HDBaseT video format 1080P60/50/30/25/59.94/29.97;1080I60/50/59.94;720P60/50/30/25/59.94/29.97 Optical Zoom f=3.6~18mm f=4.7~47mm f = 3.9 ~ f=5.2~98mm f=4.3~129mm 46.1mm View Angle 16.43°(tele)...
ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X/30X-CAM Dimension 150mmX150mmX167.5mm Weight 1.4KG Working Environment Indoor Remote Operation (IP) Remote Upgrade, Reboot and Reset Accessory Power Supply, RS232 Control Cable, IR Remoter, Manual Wall or Ceiling Mount Bracket (The specific bracket required is chosen at purchase) 2.4 Connections The external interface of the HD model: Audio Input, HDBaseT Output, LAN and DC12V Power Interface.
ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X/30X-CAM 3.Application Instruction 3.1 Video Output 3.1.1 Power-On Initial Configuration Once connecting the power, the camera will initiate the initial configuration, the red indicator light will be flashing. When the camera returns to the HOME position (middle position for Pan / Tilt) , the lens will zoom in/out and the auto-testing will be completed. IR LED will also cease flashing.
ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X/30X-CAM 【*】+【#】+【F3】: Camera Address No. 3 【*】+【#】+【F4】: Camera Address No. 4 12. Key Combination Functions 1) 【#】+【#】+【#】: Clear all presets 2) 【*】+【#】+【6】: Restore factory defaults 3) 【*】+【#】+【9】: Flip switch 4) 【*】+【#】+Auto : Enter into the ageing mode 5) 【*】+【#】+【3】: Menu set to Chinese 6) 【*】+【#】+【4】: Menu set to English...
ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X/30X-CAM Focus (near): Press “ 【 focus+】 ” button (Valid only in manual focus mode) Focus (far): Press “【focus-】” button (Valid only in manual focus mode) Auto Focus: Supported Manual Focus: Supported Press and hold the button, the focus action will continue and will stop as soon as the button is released.
ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X/30X-CAM MENU =============== Language English (Setup) (Camera) (P/T/Z) (Video Format) (Version) (Restore Default) [ ↑ ↓ ]Select [ ← → ]Change Value LANGUAGE: Language setting, Chinese / English SETUP: System setting CAMERA OPTION: Camera setting PTZ OPTION: Pan / Tilt setting...
ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X/30X-CAM 3.3.3 Camera Setting Move the pointer to the (CAMERA) in the Main Menu, click the【HOME】button and enter the (CAMERA) as follows: CAMERA =============== (Exposure) (Color) (Image) (Focus) (Noise Reduction) [↑↓]Select [← →]Change Value Exposure: Enter the Exposure settings...
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ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X/30X-CAM 1/10000 (only available in Manual and Shutter priority mode) IRIS Priority:OFF, F11.0, F9.6, F8.0, F6.8, F5.6, F4.8, F4.0, F3.4, F2.8, F2.4, F2.0, F1.8 (only available in Manual and Iris priority mode) Brightness: 0~23 (only available in Brightness priority mode) 2) COLOR SETTING Move the pointer to the (COLOR) within the Main Menu, click the【HOME】button and enter the (COLOR SET) as follows:...
ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X/30X-CAM Contrast: 0~14 Sharpness: 0~15 Flip-H: On/Off Flip-V: On/Off B&W Mode: Color, black / white Gamma: Default, 0.47, 0.50, 0.52, 0.55 DZoom: digital zoom options: On/Off DCI: Dynamic Contrast: Off,1~8 4) FOCUS Move the pointer to the (FOCUS) within the Menu, click the【HOME】button and enter the (FOCUS) as follows: FOCUS ================...
ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X/30X-CAM P/T/Z =============== Depth of field Zoom speed Image Freezing Acc Curve Slow [↑↓]Select [← →]Change Value Depth of Field: Only effective with the remote controller, On/ Off; When zooming in, the PT control speed via remote controller will move slowly),...
ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X/30X-CAM VERSION ================ MCU Version 2.0.0.15 2015-12-18 Camera Version 2.0.0.13 2015-12-18 AF Version 2.0.0.6 2015-12-11 Lens 12X(20X) [Menu]Back MCU Version: Display MCU version information Camera Version: Display camera version information AF Version: Display the focus version information Lens: Display the lens zoom information 3.3.7 Restore Default...
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ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X/30X-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. Right click the “Start” icon and select “Run” to input cmd as pictured below to verify if the network segment has been successfully added.
ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X/30X-CAM 4.2 IE Log In 4.2.1 a) Web client 1) Web client Login 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. User can log in as administrator and normal user. If logging in as the administrator (Default User name and Password: admin), users can preview, playback, configure and cancel within the Web Client.
ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X/30X-CAM 4.2.3 Configuration Click “Configuration” to enter the device parameters setting page. There are the following options: Local configuration, audio configuration, video configuration, network configuration, PTZ configuration, internet access configuration and system configuration. Detailed description below in following table.
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ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X/30X-CAM 2) Stream Release Switch: To turn on / off the main or secondary stream. Protocol: Primary / Secondary stream applies RTMP protocol. Host Port: Server port number (default 1935,0-65535 optional) Host Address: Server IP addresses (default 192.168.5.11) Stream Name: Choose a different stream name (live / av0,live / av1 optional).
ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X/30X-CAM Note: Click “Refresh” to make the revision of any video parameters of A, B, C, D, E effective. 5) Character-Overlapping Display date and time: Set whether to display the time and date (default display). Display Title: Set whether to display the title (default display).
ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X/30X-CAM 4) GB28181 Switch: Set whether open GB28181, can check Time Synchronization: whether synchronization time is set, you can check Stream Type: stream typesetting (the default mainstream, secondary stream optional) Sign effective time (in seconds): 3600 Range 5-65535 Heartbeat time (seconds): 60 Range 1-65535...
ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X/30X-CAM To update the file: Click "Browse ..." installation, and select the upgrade file in the pop-up window. Click on the "Upgrade" button. The upgrade dialogue will appear and the device will automatically reboot after the update is successfull.
ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X/30X-CAM 5. Serial Communication Control Under the common working condition, the camera could be controlled through RS232/RS485 interface(VISCA), RS232C serial parameter are as follows: Baud rate: 2400/4800/9600/115200 bits / sec; Start bit: 1; data bits: 8; Stop bit: 1; Parity: None.
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ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X/30X-CAM Command Function Command packet Note Manual Focus 8x 01 04 38 03 FF 8x 01 04 47 0p 0q 0r 0s pqrs: Zoom Position CAM _Zoom Focus Direct 0t 0u 0v 0w FF tuvw: Focus Position Auto 8x 01 04 35 00 FF...
ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X/30X-CAM Clear Preset 0xA0 Address 0x00 0x05 0x00 Preset ID 0xAF Call Preset 0xA0 Address 0x00 0x07 0x00 Preset ID 0xAF Query Pan Position 0xA0 Address 0x00 0x51 0x00 0x00 0xAF Query Pan Position 0xA0 Address 0x00 0x59 Value High Byte...
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ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X/30X-CAM 5) Serial control not working. Check whether the camera serial device protocol, baud rate and address is set correctly. Check whether the control cable is properly connected. Check whether the camera mode is in the normal operating mode (see Table 2.2 and Table 2.3) 6) Cannot login via the Webpage Check whether the camera is displaying normally.
ALFATRON ALF-5/10/12/20X/30X-CAM 7. Warranty 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/30X-CAM product from or into any installation. The Company will not be responsible for any costs related to any setting up this product, any adjustment of user controls or any programming required for a specific installation of this product.
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