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- Page 1 Box Camera Series Hardware Manual D21FA, D21VA, D22FA, D22VA E21FA, E21VA, E22FA, E22VA E23A, E23B, E24A, E25A E217, E222, E270, E271 2015/10/05...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Step 6: Access the Camera Live View ............ 24 Step 7: Adjust the Viewing Angle and Focus ........24 Other Connections (Optional) ......25 How to Connect DI/DO and Audio Devices ..........25 How to Connect DI/DO Devices ............25 DI/DO Connection Specifications ............26 www.acti.com... - Page 3 Other Adjustments and Accessories ....34 How to Adjust the Viewing Angle and Focus ........34 D21FA / E21FA ..................34 D22FA / E22FA / E217 / E270 ............... 34 D2xVA / E2xVA / E23A / E23B / E24A / E25A / E222 / E271 ....35 How to Install / Remove the Memory Card ..........
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Page 4: Precautions
Every reasonable care has been taken during the writing of this manual. Please inform your local office if you find any inaccuracies or omissions. We cannot be held responsible for any typographical or technical errors and reserve the right to make changes to the product and manuals without prior notice. www.acti.com... - Page 5 This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B Information Technology Equipment according to European Standard EN 55022 and EN 55024. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which cause the user may be required to take adequate measures. www.acti.com...
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Page 6: Safety Instructions
Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine if the video product is in proper operating condition. www.acti.com... -
Page 7: Introduction
Hardware Manual Introduction The List of Models This hardware manual contains the following models: D21FA 1MP Box with D/N, Fixed lens D21VA 1MP Box with D/N, Vari-focal lens D22FA 5MP Box with D/N, Fixed lens D22VA 5MP Box with D/N, Vari-focal lens... - Page 8 2MP Box with D/N, Extreme WDR, SLLS, Vari-focal lens E270 10MP Box with D/N, Basic WDR, Fixed lens E271 10MP Box with D/N, Basic WDR, Vari-focal lens From the installation perspective, these models are very similar; therefore one manual is used for all of them. www.acti.com...
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Page 9: Package Contents
Audio and DI/DO Serial Port Terminal Block with Screws Terminal Block (for E23B only) Power Terminal Block Quick Installation Guide Warranty Card (for E217 & E222 only) NOTE: The pictures are for reference only, actual items may slightly vary in appearance. www.acti.com... -
Page 10: Physical Description
1. The administrator’s password has been forgotten and therefore the camera cannot be accessed. 2. In case of IP address, mask, or allow/deny filter related issues, resulting with inability to modify these settings. 3. In case of connectivity issues or abnormal video quality. www.acti.com... - Page 11 Digital Input (DI) and Digital Output (DO) devices are used in applications like motion detection, event triggering, alarm notifications, etc. See How to Connect DI/DO and Audio Devices on page 25 for more information. 6) DC Iris Port When a DC iris lens is used, connect the lens cable to this port. www.acti.com...
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Page 12: E23B
3. In case of connectivity issues or abnormal video quality. How to do the reset? Using a pointed object, such as a paper clip, press and hold the reset button for at least 5 seconds or until the Power LED goes off. www.acti.com... - Page 13 Digital Input (DI) and Digital Output (DO) devices are used in applications like motion detection, event triggering, alarm notifications, etc. See How to Connect DI/DO and Audio Devices on page 25 for more information. 7) DC Iris Port When a DC iris lens is used, connect the lens cable to this port. www.acti.com...
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Page 14: E217
36 for more information. NOTE: Supports microSDHC and microSDXC cards. 4) Reset Button The purpose of reset button is to restore the factory default settings of the camera, including administrator’s password. The reset button can be used for following purposes: www.acti.com... - Page 15 (not included). See How to Connect a Power Adapter (for E217, E222 only) on page 30 for more information. 8) DC Iris Port When a DC iris lens is used, connect the lens cable to this port. www.acti.com...
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Page 16: Mounting Options
(Indoor) mount an additional bracket to complete the installation. The additional bracket is not included in the camera package. You may use the bracket from a local supplier or purchase ACTi’s indoor bracket. Indoor Installation Procedures on page 17 for more information. -
Page 17: Indoor Installation Procedures
1. Unpack the camera and check the bundled camera lens. The camera comes with one of the following lens. D22FA / E22FA / D2xVA / E2xVA / E2xA / D21FA / E21FA E217 / E270 E23B / E222 / E271 2. Pull to remove the cap covering the camera lens holder. - Page 18 3. Twist and pull to remove the cap covering the threaded end of the lens. D22FA / E22FA / D2xVA / E2xVA / E2xA / D21FA / E21FA E217 / E270 E23B / E222 / E271 4. Attach the lens to the camera.
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Page 19: Step 2: Attach The Mounting Block
If the camera will be installed on the wall, attach the mounting block on the bottom side of the camera. Secure the mounting block to the camera using the two (2) screws included in the mounting block package. www.acti.com... -
Page 20: Step 3: Mount The Indoor Bracket
1. If necessary, insert a memory card into the memory card slot of the camera with the metal contacts facing down. Push until the card clicks into place. See How to Install / Remove the Memory Card on page 36 for more information. www.acti.com... - Page 21 Hardware Manual 2. Slightly loosen the knurled knob. 3. Screw the camera to the bracket by its mounting block. 4. Tighten the hand knob until the camera is secured to the bracket. 5. Adjust the camera angle. www.acti.com...
- Page 22 Hardware Manual 6. Tighten the knurled knob to fix the camera position. 7. Remove the protective cap from the lens (if any). www.acti.com...
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Page 23: Step 5: Connect The Cable(S)
3. Connect the other end of the network cable to a switch or injector. Then, connect the switch or injector to a network, PC and a power source. See Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) connection example below. Network Ethernet Cable Ethernet Cable (Data) PoE Injector / Power Cable PoE Switch Ethernet Cable AC Power (Data + Power) Source Camera www.acti.com... -
Page 24: Step 6: Access The Camera Live View
Step 7: Adjust the Viewing Angle and Focus Based on the live view, adjust the focus and the viewing angle of the camera. Adjustments vary depending on model, for detailed information, see: D21FA / E21FA on page 34 D22FA / E22FA / E217 / E270 on page 34 ... -
Page 25: Other Connections (Optional)
For example, you can connect an “alarm horn” to the camera; as such when an event occurs inside the camera (e.g. detected intruder), the alarm horn will sound. Other common DO device applications are motion-triggered lights, electric fence, magnetic door locks, etc. www.acti.com... -
Page 26: Di/Do Connection Specifications
TTL - compatible logic levels To trigger (low) Logic level 0: 0V ~ 0.4V Voltage Normal (high) Logic level 1: 3.1V ~ 30V Current 10mA ~ 100mA Connection design Transistor (Open Collector) Voltage & Current < 24V DC, < 50mA www.acti.com... - Page 27 Note that when choosing an appropriate relay, please refer to its specifications and make sure they match the above design. The triggering circuit voltage has to be around 12V DC and the switch-controlled circuit voltage has to match the external power supply (e.g. 110V AC or 220V AC). www.acti.com...
- Page 28 The illustration below is a graphic example of connecting a relay to a high voltage DO device. 110V-220V AC External Power Source Relay (DO1 Device) Camera Illuminator NOTE: For more information on DI/DO connections, please refer to the Knowledge Base article All About Digital Input and Digital Output downloadable from the link below (http://Download.acti.com?id=516). www.acti.com...
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Page 29: How To Connect Audio Devices
A_IN or AI NOTE: For more information about AUDIO in connections, please refer to the Knowledge Base article How to Use Audio-in of ACTi Cameras, downloadable from the link below (http://Download.acti.com?id=534). 3. When ready, connect the terminal block to the I/O connector of the camera. -
Page 30: How To Connect A Power Adapter (For E217, E222 Only)
White stripe: Connects to 12V Pin 3. Connect the wire with the white stripe to the 12V pin and the other to the GND pin. NOTE: The terminal block pictures are for reference only, note that actual label placement may vary per model. www.acti.com... - Page 31 4. Tighten the screws of the 12V pin and the GND pins to secure the wire connection. 5. When ready, connect the prepared power adapter to the POWER connector of the camera. Below is an example of a power adapter with an attached terminal block. NOTE: The power adapter is not bundled in the package. www.acti.com...
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Page 32: How To Connect A Serial Device (For E23B, E217, E222 Only)
For example, some PT devices may have RS-485 DATA+ pins labeled as “TX+”, “RX+”, "A” or “485+”, etc. Refer to the scanner documentation or contact the manufacturer to verify the corresponding pin labels and ensure proper wiring connection. www.acti.com... - Page 33 CAUTION: Incorrect wiring may cause damage to the connected devices. DISCLAIMER: ACTi will not be responsible for any damage caused by improper wiring. 2. Connect a ground wire to one of the GND terminal pin to complete the connection. 3. After mapping the pins, connect the terminal block to the Serial Port connector of the camera.
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Page 34: Other Adjustments And Accessories
D21FA / E21FA 1. Turn the lens knob left or right to adjust the focus. 2. If necessary, tighten the lever screw to fix its position to avoid moving the lens. -
Page 35: D2Xva / E2Xva / E23A / E23B / E24A / E25A / E222 / E271
1. Loosen the zoom lever screw, then turn left or right to adjust the viewing angle. Zoom Lever Screw 2. Loosen the focus lever screw, then turn left or right to adjust the focus. Focus Lever Screw 3. When done, tighten the lever screws to fix their position. www.acti.com... -
Page 36: How To Install / Remove The Memory Card
In case there is a need to remove the card, make sure to access the camera Web Configurator to safely “unmount” the card first (see the camera Firmware manual for more information). Once unmounted from the firmware, push the card to eject it from the slot. www.acti.com... -
Page 37: How To Replace The Lens
To replace the bundled lens, do the following: 1. Rotate the lens counter-clockwise until the lens is detached from the camera. 2. Twist and pull to remove the cap from the threaded end of the replacement lens. 3. Screw the replacement lens to the camera. www.acti.com... - Page 38 Hardware Manual 4. For lens with DC-iris, connect the lens cable to the DC-iris port of the camera. 5. Pull to remove the protective cap from the replacement lens. www.acti.com...
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Page 39: Accessing The Camera
Windows system – just by pressing the “Network” icon, all the cameras of the local area network will be discovered by Windows thanks to the UPnP function support of our cameras. In the example below, we successfully the camera model that we had just connected to the network. www.acti.com... - Page 40 Search and downloand IP Utility for free from http://www.acti.com/DownloadCenter. With just one click, you can launch the IP Utility and there will be an instant report as follows: You can quickly notice the camera model in the list.
- Page 41 PC has to be configured to match the network segment of the camera. Manually adjust the IP address of the PC: In the following example, based on Windows 7, we will configure the IP address to 192.168.0.99 and set Subnet Mask to 255.255.255.0 by using the steps below: www.acti.com...
- Page 42 In such case, please plug in only one camera at a time, and change its IP address by using the Web browser before plugging in the next one. This way, the Web browser will not be confused about two devices having the same IP address at the same time. www.acti.com...
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Page 43: Access The Camera
When using Internet Explorer browser, the ActiveX control for video stream management will be downloaded from the camera directly – the user just has to accept the use of such control when prompted so. No other third party utilities are required to be installed in such case. www.acti.com... - Page 44 HTTP port of the camera is 80, which can be omitted from the address for convenience. Before logging in, you need to know the factory default Account and Password of the camera. Account: Admin Password: 123456 For further operations, please refer to the Firmware User Manual. www.acti.com...
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