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Installation Guide Avigilon™ H4 HD Dome Camera Models: H4A-DP1, H4A-DP1-IR, H4A-DP2, H4A-G-DP1-IR...
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Ethernet (PoE), rated 48 VDC, 7 W min (9 W min. for -IR model). Any external power supply connected to this product may only be connected to another Avigilon product of the same model series. External power connections must be properly insulated.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Avigilon Corporation or parties authorized by Avigilon Corporation could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Disposal and Recycling Information When this product has reached the end of its useful life, please dispose of it according to your local environmental laws and guidelines.
Table of Contents Overview Cover View Bottom View Top View Front View Rear View IR View Pendant Wall Mount Bracket View Pendant Wall Mount View Pendant NPT Mount View Installation Required Tools and Materials Package Contents Installation Steps Removing the Dome Cover Mounting and Aiming Video Analytics Cameras Inserting Cables through the Sealing Grommet Mounting the Dome Camera...
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LED Indicators Resetting to Factory Default Settings Setting the IP Address Using the ARP/Ping Method Cleaning Dome Bubble Body Specifications Limited Warranty and Technical Support...
Overview Cover View 1. Tamper resistant screws Torx captive screws to fix the dome cover to the base. 2. Dome cover Vandal proof dome cover. Overview...
Bottom View 1. Camera alignment latch A latch for locking the camera into the pendant wall mount or the pendant NPT mount. 2. Camera lanyard hook A hook for suspending the camera from the lanyard provided in the pendant wall mount or the pendant NPT mount.
Top View 1. Camera mounting screws Screws for securing the camera to the pendant wall mount or the pendant NPT mount. 2. Lanyard Connects to a lanyard hook on the dome cover. Top View...
Front View 1. Power connector block Accepts a terminal block with either an AC or DC power connection. DC input can be either polarity. Only required when Power over Ethernet is not available. 2. Link LED Indicates if there is an active connection in the Ethernet port. 3.
Accepts an SD card for onboard storage. Not available on H4 Edge Solution (ES) Cameras. 3. Micro USB port Accepts a micro USB to USB adapter. Only required when using the Avigilon USB Wifi Adapter. 4. I/O connector block Provides connections to external input/output devices.
Pendant Wall Mount Bracket View 1. Bracket mounting holes Points for mounting the pendant wall mount bracket to a mounting surface. 2. Mounting tabs Tabs for placing the pendant wall mount onto the bracket. 3. Mounting points Points for securing the pendant wall mount to the mounting bracket. Pendant Wall Mount Bracket View...
Pendant Wall Mount View 1. Pendant wall mount Dome camera mount for walls and other mounting surfaces. 2. Pendant wall mount screws Screws for securing the pendant wall mount to the mounting bracket. 3. NPT pipe entry hole A 3/4” NPT threaded hole for NPT pipe conduits. Pendant Wall Mount View...
Pendant NPT Mount View 1. 1-1/2” NPT-female to NPT-female adapter An adapter for attaching the pendant NPT mount to an NPT pipe. 2. Pendant NPT mount Dome camera mount for NPT pipes. 3. Locking ring Locking ring for securing the pendant NPT mount on the NPT-female to NPT-female adapter. Pendant NPT Mount View...
NPT mount to a pipe Silicone sealant Package Contents NOTE: The pendant wall mount and pendant NPT mount are sold separately. Avigilon™ H4 HD Dome Camera Pendant Wall Mount: Mounting template sticker Mounting bracket ...
Keep the protective covers on the bubble until after the installation is complete. Mounting and Aiming Video Analytics Cameras When installing an Avigilon video analytics camera, follow the listed mounting and aiming recommendations to maximize the camera's analytics capabilities: ...
1. Remove the sealing grommet from the camera. 2. Pull the tab on the grommet to open a hole for the Ethernet cable. 3. Push an Ethernet cable through the grommet by one of the following methods: a. If the Ethernet cable is uncrimped, push the cable through the grommet. b.
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4. Fasten the pendant wall mount bracket to the mounting surface. 5. Pull the required cables through the wall mount and place it on the mounting tabs on the bracket. Mounting the Dome Camera to the Pendant Wall Mount...
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Figure 1: 1 — mounting tabs on the bracket, 2 — pendant wall mount screws 6. Tighten the wall mount screws to secure the wall mount to the bracket. If the cables are entering through the pipe entry hole, apply thread seal tape to the pipe conduit and screw it into the pipe entry hole.
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7. Connect the lanyard in the mount to the camera lanyard hook on the bottom of the camera. Allow the camera to hang. 8. Install the sealing grommet with all the required cables. For more information, see Inserting Cables through the Sealing Grommet on page 11. 9.
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10. Secure the camera body to the mount using the camera mounting screws. Mounting the Dome Camera to the Pendant Wall Mount...
Mounting the Dome Camera to the Pendant NPT Mount NOTE: This procedure requires a 1-1/2” NPT-female to NPT-female pipe adapter. It is recommended that the pendant NPT mount is mounted to a 1-1/2” conduit pipe. 1. Pull the required cables through the NPT conduit pipe. 2.
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5. Connect the lanyard in the mount to the camera lanyard hook on the bottom of the camera. Allow the camera to hang. 6. Install the sealing grommet with all the required cables. For more information, see Inserting Cables through the Sealing Grommet on page 11. 7.
8. Secure the camera body to the mount using the camera mounting screws. Connecting Cables Refer to the diagrams in the Overview section for the location of the different connectors. Connecting Cables...
After you connect to the wifi signal broadcast by the adapter, you can access the mobile web interface from any mobile device using the following address: http://camera.lan For more information about configuring the camera from the mobile web interface see Avigilon USB Wifi Adapter System User Guide. Assigning an IP Address...
4. Rotate the azimuth control ring to set the image to the correct angle. 5. In the camera web browser interface or the Avigilon Control Center software, adjust the camera’s Image and Display settings. You can set the zoom position, focus, and change the image rotation.
1. Log in to the camera web interface. 2. Display the Setup > Network page. 3. In the Time Settings area, select the camera time zone. 4. Click Apply. 5. At the bottom of the Time Settings area, click the Configure NTP Server link. If you cannot see the link, select Network from the left menu pane.
For more information, see the Avigilon H.264 Web Interface User Guide. If you installed an H4 ES camera, you can use the Avigilon Control Center Client software to configure the camera and the embedded software. For More Information Additional information about setting up and using the device is available in the following guides: ...
Cable Connections Connecting External Power NOTE: Do not perform this procedure if Power over Ethernet (POE) is used. If PoE is not available, the camera needs to be powered through the removable power connector block. Refer to the diagrams in this guide for the location of the power connector block. The power consumption information is listed in the product specifications.
Figure 2: Example application. 1. Ground 2. Input — To activate, connect the Input to the Ground pin. To deactivate, leave disconnected or apply between 3-15 V. 3. Output — When active, Output is internally connected with the Ground pin. Circuit is open when inactive. Maximum load is 25 VDC, 120 mA.
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Figure 3: Mini-jack audio video connector 1. Audio IN 2. Composite Video OUT 3. GND 4. Audio OUT Connecting to Microphones, Speakers and Video Monitors...
LED Indicators Once connected to the network, the Connection Status LED will display the progress in connecting to the Network Video Management software. The following table describes what the LEDs indicate: Connection Status Connection State Description One short flash every Obtaining IP Address Attempting to obtain an IP address.
Resetting to Factory Default Settings If the camera no longer functions as expected, you can choose to reset the camera to its factory default settings. Use the firmware revert button to reset the camera. The firmware revert button is shown in the following diagram: NOTE: For the ES camera models, resetting the camera will erase all recorded video from the camera.
NOTE: The ARP/Ping Method will not work if the Disable setting static IP address through ARP/Ping method check box is selected in the camera's web browser interface. For more information, see the Avigilon™ High Definition H.264 Web Interface User Guide.
Cleaning Dome Bubble If the video image becomes blurry or smudged in areas, it may be because the dome bubble requires cleaning. To clean the dome bubble: Use hand soap or a non-abrasive detergent to wash off dirt or finger prints ...
Camera Audio Input/Output Line level input and output, A/V mini-jack (3.5 mm) Video Output NTSC/PAL, A/V mini-jack (3.5 mm) H4A-DP1: (1 – 3 MP models) 3-9 mm, F1.3, P-iris (5 – 8 MP models) 4.3-8 mm, F1.8, P-iris...
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Dome Bubble Polycarbonate, clear Body Aluminum Housing Pendant mount, vandal resistant Finish Powder coat, RAL 9003 Adjustment Range 360° pan, 9° - 95° tilt (30° - 95° tilt with -IR option), ±180° azimuth Electrical Power Consumption 9 W for -IR option VDC: 12 V +/- 10%, 7 W min (9 W min with -IR option) Power Source VAC: 24 V +/- 10%, 10 VA min (13 VA min with -IR option)
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KN 32 EN 55024 Electromagnetic EN 61000-6-1 Immunity KN 35 Specifications...
Limited Warranty and Technical Support Avigilon warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product will be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of 3 years from date of purchase. The manufacturer’s liability hereunder is limited to replacement of the product, repair of the product or replacement of the product with repaired product at the discretion of the manufacturer.
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