Avigilon H6M-D Installation Manual

Avigilon H6M-D Installation Manual

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Avigilon H6M Mini Dome Camera Models:
Surface Mount: H6M-D(-IR)
In-Ceiling Mount: H6M-D(-IR) + H6M-MT-DCIL1
Pendant Mount: H6M-D(-IR) + H6M-MT-NPTA1

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  • Page 1 Installation Guide Avigilon H6M Mini Dome Camera Models: Surface Mount: H6M-D(-IR) In-Ceiling Mount: H6M-D(-IR) + H6M-MT-DCIL1 Pendant Mount: H6M-D(-IR) + H6M-MT-NPTA1...
  • Page 2 Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning the device body. Use only accessories recommended by Avigilon. Regulatory Notices This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,...
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 ©  2022, Avigilon Corporation. All rights reserved. AVIGILON, the AVIGILON logo, AVIGILON CONTROL CENTER, and ACC are trademarks of Avigilon Corporation. ONVIF is a trademark of Onvif, Inc. Other names or logos mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. The absence of the symbols ™...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Overview Camera Body View Surface Mount Overview Cover View Surface Mounting Adapter View In-Ceiling Mount Overview Cover View In-ceiling Mounting Adapter View Pendant Mount Overview Cover View Pendant Mounting Adapter View Preparing the Installation Required Tools and Materials Pre-Deployment In-Box Configuration Mounting and Aiming Video Analytics Cameras Surface Mount Installation...
  • Page 6 Aiming the Camera (Optional) Configuring Onboard Storage Configuring the Camera For More Information Connection Status LED Indicator Troubleshooting Network Connections and LED Behavior Disassembling an Installed Camera Removing the Camera from the Surface Mounting Adapter Removing the Camera from the In-Ceiling Mounting Adapter Removing the Camera from the Pendant Mounting Adapter Resetting to Factory Default Settings Setting the IP Address Using the ARP/Ping Method...
  • Page 7: Overview

    Overview Note: Be careful not to scratch the camera. The resulting marks or fingerprints may affect the overall image quality. Keep the protective covers on the outside of the camera until the installation is complete. Camera Body View 1. Ethernet port Accepts power and Ethernet connection to the network.
  • Page 8: Surface Mount Overview

    Accepts microSD cards for onboard storage. Install microSD cards so the metal contacts are facing towards the base of the camera. Refer to the icon beside the card slot for card orientation. For more information, see (Optional) Configuring Onboard Storage on page 35.
  • Page 9: Surface Mounting Adapter View

    Surface Mounting Adapter View 1. Camera attachment slots Slots that the camera housing clips are inserted into to attach the camera body to the surface mounting adapter. 2. Logo guide Used to indicate the direction the logos will be facing when the installation is complete. 3.
  • Page 10: In-Ceiling Mount Overview

    In-Ceiling Mount Overview Cover View 1. Camera body The main body of the camera, including the internal mechanisms for aiming the camera. 2. ln-ceiling mount bezel Used to protect the camera latch, the camera internals, and the mounting adapter. 3. Mounting adapter Used to mount the camera to a wall or ceiling panel.
  • Page 11: In-Ceiling Mounting Adapter View

    In-ceiling Mounting Adapter View 1. Cable entry hole An entry hole for the cables required for camera operation. 2. Camera attachment slots Slots that the camera housing clips are inserted into to attach the camera body to the ceiling mounting adapter.
  • Page 12: Pendant Mount Overview

    3. NPT adapter Used to mount the camera to a 1/2" Male NPT pipe thread. 4. NPT pipe Used for installing cameras from the ceilings. Note: The NPT pipe is not supplied by Avigilon and should be sourced separately. Pendant Mount Overview...
  • Page 13: Pendant Mounting Adapter View

    Pendant Mounting Adapter View 1. Cable entry hole An entry hole for the cables required for camera operation. 2. Camera attachment slots Slots that the camera housing clips are inserted into to attach the camera body to the mounting adapter. 3.
  • Page 14: Preparing The Installation

    Preparing the Installation Required Tools and Materials The following tools are required to complete the installation but are not included in the package: No. 2 Phillips screwdriver — for attaching camera to a mounting surface. Pre-Deployment In-Box Configuration The camera comes equipped with an RJ45 connector that is accessible from the outside of the box for users that want to configure camera settings before installing the camera.
  • Page 15: Mounting And Aiming Video Analytics Cameras

    The camera should be mounted to a stable surface to minimize the physical movement of the camera after installation. For more details, see Designing a Site for Video Analytics. The document is available on the Avigilon website. Mounting and Aiming Video Analytics Cameras...
  • Page 16: Surface Mount Installation

    Surface Mount Installation Camera Package Contents Ensure the package contains the following: Avigilon H6M Mini Dome Camera. Surface mounting template sticker 2 screws and anchors for solid walls Surface mount adapter Surface mount bezel Using the Surface Mount Adapter The camera is provided with a surface mount adapter that can be mounted to a wall or ceiling.
  • Page 17 1. Use the mounting template to drill two mounting holes into the mounting surface and drill the cable entry hole. 2. Pull the required Ethernet cable through the cable entry hole. 3. Drive two screws to fasten the mounting adapter to the mounting surface. Using the Surface Mount Adapter...
  • Page 18: Installing The Camera Base To The Mounting Adapter

    Installing the Camera Base to the Mounting Adapter Note: Be careful not to scratch or touch the dome bubble. The resulting marks or fingerprints may affect the overall image quality. Keep the protective covers on the outside of the dome bubble until the installation is complete.
  • Page 19 steps: 1. Locate the two raised slots on the inner side of the bezel. 2. Place the bezel up against the mounting adapter with the raised slots slightly to the left of the bezel mounting clips on the mounting adapter. 3.
  • Page 20: In-Ceiling Mount Installation

    In-Ceiling Mount Installation Camera Package Contents Ensure the package contains the following: Avigilon H6M Mini Dome Camera. The following accessories are included but not required for an installation using a ceiling mount adapter: Surface mounting template sticker 2 screws and anchors for solid walls...
  • Page 21 1. Use the in-ceiling mounting template to cut an entry hole for the camera into the ceiling. 2. Insert the in-ceiling mounting adapter into the entry hole then pull the required cable through the adapter. Using the In-Ceiling Mounting Adapter...
  • Page 22 3. Pull off the clamp retainer holding the clamps in place. 4. Push the orange clamp handles up so that the metal arms extend outside the mounting adapter. 5. With your thumb on the outside edge of the mounting adapter and your forefinger on one of the orange clamp handles, pinch the clamp down until the clamp is secured.
  • Page 23: Installing The Camera Base To The Mounting Adapter

    6. Repeat the previous step on the other side. Make sure both clamps are level and horizontal. Installing the Camera Base to the Mounting Adapter Note: Be careful not to scratch or touch the dome bubble. The resulting marks or fingerprints may affect the overall image quality.
  • Page 24: Attaching The Bezel

    3. Align the camera housing clips on the camera base to the camera attachment retainers on the mounting adapter. Press the camera base into the mounting adapter. The camera base clicks into place and is held securely. Attaching the Bezel Note: Before installing the bezel, we recommend that you first connect to the camera and adjust the field of view that the camera covers as well as any image and display settings.
  • Page 25 3. Rotate the bezel clockwise until it snaps into place. Attaching the Bezel...
  • Page 26: Pendant Mount Installation

    Pendant Mount Installation Camera Package Contents Ensure the package contains the following: Avigilon H6M Mini Dome Camera. The following accessories are required for an installation using a pendant mount adapter: Surface mount adapter Surface mount bezel The following accessories are included but not required for an installation using a pendant mount...
  • Page 27 1. Place the NPT adapter against the hanging NPT pipe and rotate clockwise. 2. Pull the required Ethernet cable through the pendant adapter. 3. Align camera widest part of the screw hole slots on the wall plate with the two screws in the NPT adapter and push the wall plate into place so that the screws go through the holes.
  • Page 28 4. Rotate the plate clockwise so the two screws align with the narrow part of the screw hole slots. You can also adjust the location of the logo on the bezel by how much you rotate the plate. Using the Pendant Mounting Adapter...
  • Page 29: Installing The Camera Base To The Mounting Adapter

    5. Tighten the two screws to fasten the wall plate to the NPT adapter. Installing the Camera Base to the Mounting Adapter Note: Be careful not to scratch or touch the dome bubble. The resulting marks or fingerprints may affect the overall image quality. Keep the protective covers on the outside of the dome bubble until the installation is complete.
  • Page 30: Attaching The Bezel

    Attaching the Bezel Note: Before installing the bezel, we recommend that you first connect to the camera and adjust the field of view that the camera covers as well as any image and display settings. For more information, see: Connecting to the Camera on page 32 Aiming the Camera on page 33 After you lock the camera in place, attach the bezel to the mounting adapter, by completing the following steps:...
  • Page 31 3. Rotate the bezel clockwise until it snaps into place. Attaching the Bezel...
  • Page 32: Connecting To The Camera

    For more information, see the Avigilon Cloud Services User Guide. Tip: If you are connecting your Avigilon camera to a 3rd party VMS, you will need to set up the first user through the camera's Web Interface or Camera Configuration Tool before you connect to the 3rd party VMS.
  • Page 33: Accessing The Live Video Stream

    Device's web browser interface: http://<camera IP address>/. Network Video Management software application (for example, the Avigilon Control Center™ software). ARP/Ping method. For more information, see Setting the IP Address Using the ARP/Ping Method on page 42. Accessing the Live Video Stream Live video stream can be viewed using one of the following methods: Web browser interface: http://<...
  • Page 34 3. Swivel the locking latch to lock it into the closed position. Aiming the Camera...
  • Page 35: (Optional) Configuring Onboard Storage

    For more information, see the Camera Configuration Tool User Guide. If the camera is connected to the Avigilon Control Center system, you can use the client software to configure the camera. For more information, see the Avigilon Control Center Client User Guide.
  • Page 36: Connection Status Led Indicator

    ACC™ Server. The default connected setting can be changed to Off using the camera's web user interface. For more information see the Avigilon High Definition H4 and H5 IP Camera Web Interface User Guide. Troubleshooting Network Connections and LED Behavior Note: For any of the below LED behaviors, ensure that the camera is getting power and is using a good network cable before trying another solution.
  • Page 37 LED Behavior Suggested Solution Both LEDs are blinking several times at Perform a factory reset of the camera using the physical the same time, then pause and repeat the firmware revert button. Resetting through the camera's web blinking interface will not produce the desired result. A different LED blinking pattern than Perform a factory reset of the camera using the physical those described above...
  • Page 38: Disassembling An Installed Camera

    Disassembling an Installed Camera Removing the Camera from the Surface Mounting Adapter 1. Twist the bezel counter-clockwise until it releases. Some force will be required to release the bezel and you will hear a click as it is released. 2. Pinch the camera housing clips in the attachment slots to release the camera body from the surface mount and pull the camera out of the mount.
  • Page 39: Removing The Camera From The In-Ceiling Mounting Adapter

    Removing the Camera from the In-Ceiling Mounting Adapter 1. Twist the bezel counter-clockwise until it releases. Some force will be required to release the bezel and you will hear a click as it is released. 2. Pinch the camera housing clips in the attachment slots to release the camera body from the ceiling mount and pull the camera out of the mount.
  • Page 40: Removing The Camera From The Pendant Mounting Adapter

    Removing the Camera from the Pendant Mounting Adapter 1. Twist the bezel counter-clockwise until it releases. Some force will be required to release the bezel and you will hear a click as it is released. 2. Pinch the camera housing clips in the attachment slots to release the camera body from the pendant mount and pull the camera out of the mount.
  • Page 41: Resetting To Factory Default Settings

    Resetting to Factory Default Settings If the device no longer functions as expected, you can choose to reset the device to its factory default settings. Use the firmware revert button to reset the device. The firmware revert button is shown in the following diagram: 1.
  • Page 42: Setting The Ip Address Using The Arp/Ping Method

    For more information, see the Avigilon High Definition H4 and H5 IP Camera Web Interface User Guide. 1. Locate and make note of the MAC Address (MAC) listed on the Serial Number Tag for reference.
  • Page 43: Limited Warranty And Technical Support

    Limited Warranty and Technical Support Avigilon warranty terms for this product are provided at avigilon.com/warranty. Warranty service and technical support can be obtained by contacting Avigilon Technical Support: avigilon.com/contact. Limited Warranty and Technical Support...

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