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  • Page 1 IP66-certified housing and long-term internal storage on a MicroSD card. Innovations - Made in Germany The German company MOBOTIX AG is known as the leading pioneer in network camera technology and its decentralized concept has made high-resolution video systems cost efficient.
  • Page 2 For more information, visit www.mobotix.com > Seminars. Copyright Information All rights reserved. MOBOTIX , the MX logo, MxControlCenter , MxEasy and MxPEG are trademarks of MOBOTIX AG registered in the European Union, the U.S.A., and other countries. Microsoft , Windows and Windows Server are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.5.13 Mx2wire+ Media Converter 1.5.14 Installing Interface Boxes Under a Varioflex Wall Mount 1.5.15 Other Accessories MOBOTIX Software 1.6.1 Integrated Camera Software (Firmware) 1.6.2 MxControlCenter 1.6.3 MxEasy 1.6.4 MOBOTIX App © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 4 Operating the Camera Manual and Automatic Operation – Overview 3.1.1 Manually Using a Computer in the 10.x.x.x IP Address Range 3.1.2 Automatically Using MxControlCenter or MxEasy 3.1.3 Automatically Using DHCP © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 5 3.4.3 Activating MicroSD Card Recording 3.4.4 Accessing Data on the MicroSD Card 3.4.5 Deactivating Card Recording 3.4.6 Using a MicroSD Card in a Different MOBOTIX Camera 3.4.7 Limitations on Warranty When Using Flash Storage Media Configuration in the Browser 3.5.1 Overview 3.5.2 General Browser Settings...
  • Page 6 All users of MOBOTIX products are therefore required to familiarize them- selves with all valid regulations and comply with these laws. MOBOTIX AG is not liable for any illegal use of its products.
  • Page 7 • Make sure to install this product as shown in Chapter 2, «Installation» of this manual. • When installing this product, make sure that you are only using genuine MOBOTIX parts and MOBOTIX connection cables. • Make sure that you are installing this product on a solid surface that provides for a sturdy installation of the fixing elements used.
  • Page 8 If you have any questions, our support and international sales staff are available at intl-support@mobotix.com from Monday to Friday, 8 am to 6 pm (German time). We would like to thank you for your trust and wish you all the best with your new MOBOTIX camera M25M Allround! ©...
  • Page 9 /136 © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 10: Product Overview

    Due to its extreme distortion, the M25M with the L12 Fisheye lens is especially challenging where the adjustment of hardware and software is concerned. For this reason, the lenses © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 11 Low Light Conditions – No Problem The maximum resolution of the color and black&white image sensors is 5 megapixels. The higher light sensitivity of the new color image sensors now allow using MOBOTIX color cameras around the clock even when the illumination is low.
  • Page 12 Hemispheric Technology Thanks to the fisheye technology with integrated distortion correction, MOBOTIX Hemispheric cameras with their L12 lenses provide the perfect overview. Meaningful 180-degree pan- orama images from wall-to-wall and from the floor to the ceiling don’t leave any corners of the room unmonitored.
  • Page 13 180° pan- orama (L12 lens) The Right Lens for Every Application No MOBOTIX camera has ever had so many lens options! For the M25M, MOBOTIX offers seven lenses ranging from the 7° tele to the 180° Fisheye lens. MOBOTIX original image of 82°...
  • Page 14 1/2.5”, you can only use CS and C mount lenses (C mount lenses with adapter ring) for 1/2.5” sensors or larger. In comparison with MOBOTIX fixed lenses, Vario lenses are less robust and less reliable in the long run. For this reason, Vario lenses are typically used in applications where recording conditions change frequently, e.g., for surveillance of different construction sites.
  • Page 15 75 meters. Or even the serial number of a bill from a distance of 2 m/6 ft. MOBOTIX original image (L160 tele) © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 16 Even if you are using only an Internet Explorer (with activated ActiveX plug-in), you can use an optionally attached joystick. © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 17 “visible” portion of the image; the rest is lost and cannot be examined later on. For this reason, MOBOTIX has added the new full image recording feature to the M25M. This will not store the currently viewed image that reflects the pan/tilt position and the zoom setting chosen by the user, but the full sensor image, without vPTZ settings or image correction.
  • Page 18 Since all of this is filtered automatically, all that remains is to set the direction of movement of objects that should trigger alarms. © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 19 /136 M25M Allround Notes © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 20: M25M With Special Lens Hemispheric L12

    5MP full image (2592x1944 pixels) Corrected image after panorama correction Economical bandwidth usage due to smaller, Panorama image with 0.6 megapixels (1280x480 pixels) camera-corrected images (no loss of image information) © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 21 The displayed image section or the panorama, as the case may be, is reduced slightly but the image details are enlarged as a result of zooming. © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 22 – a superb overview for the user. MOBOTIX original image Double Panorama Original full image © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 23 “move” automatically. It does so by moving through the standard views or by showing the first 16 saved camera views (one after the other like in a slide show). vPTZ & Zoom © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 24 MOBOTIX original image – full image Original Fisheye image: Full Image MOBOTIX original image – Corrected and zoomed full image Corrected image section: Normal © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 25 (right) Full image (left) and "Double Panorama" display mode (right) Full image (left) and "Panorama/Focus" display mode (right) Full image (left) and "Surround" dis- play mode (right) © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 26: Advantages And New Features

    The M25M offers the best MOBOTIX image quality that is currently available thanks to the light sensitivity provided by the five-megapixel color sensor that is four times higher than that of the previously used three-megapixel color sensor and the new MxLEO exposure control.
  • Page 27 The M25M-IT now generates HD images (1280x720 pixels) instead of the VGA images of predecessor models (640x480 pixels). The special quality advantage of a MOBOTIX IT camera with HD resolution (1280x720): The HD images of a MOBOTIX are generated by the high-resolution image sensor with 2592x1944 pixels and are optimized and scaled down for the HD format.

  • Page 28: Decentralized Video System

    SIP call. Due to the build quality and absence of moving parts, MOBOTIX cameras are extremely tough. This typically allows them to stay fully operational especially when they are subject to strong vibrations.
  • Page 29 /136 M25M with Special Lens Hemispheric L12 The decentralized MOBOTIX video solutions are superior to traditional systems in all major aspects. They are also considerably cheaper to operate since they require • Fewer cameras due to the more accurate detail of panorama images with mega- pixel technology •...

  • Page 30: Green Ip Video

    Due to the special product and system properties, the decision to install MOBOTIX video systems is also a decision for Green IP Video: low power consump- tion and environmental friendly because of long life expectancy and minimal amount of materials involved.
  • Page 31 /136 M25M with Special Lens Hemispheric L12 Notes © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 32: Technical Specifications

    180° and 5 megapixel color sensor. The lens distortion that is specific to each lens is corrected in the live image by the MOBOTIX cam- era software. Due to the special outdoor-optimized design of the camera, the full sensor image cannot be used with all available image display options (parts of the weatherproof housing may be visible in the image).
  • Page 33 Another benefit is that you can easily set a 35 mm camera (analog or digital) to the same focal length as the MOBOTIX lens (Lxx) to obtain the same field of vision. This approach greatly facilitates lens selection.

  • Page 34: Camera Variants - Lenses, Hardware, Image Formats

    CIF images with 4 GB MicroSD DVR 250,000 250,000 VGA images with 4 GB MicroSD DVR 125,000 125,000 MEGA images with 4 GB MicroSD DVR 40,000 40,000 QXGA images with 4 GB MicroSD DVR – 20,000 © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 35: Camera Variants - Software Features

    MxActivitySensor – • Free-of-charge Free-of-charge Video Management Software download from download from www.mobotix.com www.mobotix.com MxEasy, MxCC • • or App Store or App Store MOBOTIX App • • © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 36: Technical Data

    Software (included) MxEasy video management software, MxControlCenter control center software, MOBOTIX App for iOS devices with iOS 5.0 and higher Image processing Backlight compensation, automatic white balance, image Functionality depends on distortion correction, panorama correction, Video Motion...
  • Page 37 Weight: approx. 715 g/1.6 lb (including standard lens) Delivered parts Housing (high-resistance composite, PBT), white, conversion set for ceiling mount, mounting parts, Allen wrench, 50 cm patch cable, manual, software, MicroSD card (pre-installed) © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 38: Delivered Parts And Dimensions

    Stainless steel washers 6.4 mm 1.12 Screw anchors S8 1.13 Cable retainer with bayonet catch (patch cable, Mini USB) 1.14 MicroSD card pre-installed (SDXC) 1.15 Lock plug Mini USB © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 39 /136 Delivered Parts and Dimensions Camera Housing and Connectors The MOBOTIX M25M consists of the camera in the weatherproof housing and the VarioFlex mount. Connectors • Network (Ethernet network including PoE supply) • Mini USB (e.g. for ExtIO) • MxBus (for MOBOTIX expansion modules)
  • Page 40 The cable can now be pulled out of the camera. Open the cable retainer by rotating the bayonet catch to the marked position Bayonet catch open © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 41 (opening points to the right). Rotate the bayonet catch clockwise to the “filled circle” symbol (see figure). The cable is now properly retained. Close the cable retainer by rotating the bayonet catch to the marked position Bayonet catch closed © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 42: Dimensions (Mm) For Wall Installation

    /136 M25M Camera Manual: Product Overview 1.4.2 Dimensions for Wall Installation 106.5 mm 222 mm 112 mm 140.5 mm 1.4.3 Dimensions for Ceiling Installation 106.5 mm 137 mm 106.5 mm 27 mm 140.5 mm © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 43: Dimensions (Mm) Of Wall Mount

    Find the folded drilling template at the end of the manual. Make sure that the drilling template is not scaled or adjusted to the paper size when printing the PDF file (enlarged or reduced). © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 44: Available Accessories

    The MOBOTIX MX-232-IO-Box can be connected directly used for the M25M to the M25M with this cable, which is up to five meters long. © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 45: Miniusb Cable To Miniusb (Angled/Angled)

    Available Accessories 1.5.4 MiniUSB Cable to MiniUSB (Angled/Angled) Order no.: MX-CBL-MU-EN-EN-PG-05/2/5 (angled/angled) The MOBOTIX ExtIO can be connected directly to the M25M with this cable, which is up to five meters long. 1.5.5 MiniUSB Cable to USB-A Socket Order no.: MX-CBL-MU-EN-AB-05/2/5...

  • Page 46: Mx-Overvoltage-Protection-Box

    Order no.: MX-Overvoltage-Protection-Box-LSA Weatherproof network connector (protection class IP65, –30 to +60 °C/–22 to +140 °F) with surge protection of up to 4 kV for MOBOTIX IP cameras , ideal for replacing the MX-Patch-Box. At the same time, the MX-Overvoltage-Protection-Box provides a weatherproof connection of a camera’s patch cable to a network patch cable ( -RJ45 variant) or a network installation cable ( -LSA variant).

  • Page 47: Mx-232-Io-Box

    IP65, –30 to +60 °C/–22 to +140 °F) can be attached to all MOBOTIX cameras with an MxBus or USB interface. The maximum length of the MxBus wiring (0.8 mm diameter wires) is 50 m/55 yd. If the MiniUSB connector is used, the maximum cable length is 5 m/16 ft.

  • Page 48: Installing Interface Boxes Under A Varioflex Wall Mount

    1.5.15 Other Accessories Since the range of accessories for the MOBOTIX system keeps growing, you should visit the MOBOTIX website www.mobotix.com in the Products > Accessories section to see the entire list of available accessories.

  • Page 49: Mobotix Software

    The MOBOTIX App for iOS devices (iPhone, iPad, iPad mini, iPod touch, iOS version 5.0 and higher) is also available free of charge from the App Store for your mobile applications.

  • Page 50: Mxcontrolcenter

    The state-of-the-art software, specifically tailored to support high-resolution MOBOTIX network cameras, provides a user-friendly user interface and camera image display, convenient video search functions, effective alarm handling, automatic camera integra- tion, video storage on file servers as well as useful configuration and update wizards.

  • Page 51: Mxeasy

    MOBOTIX cameras. The clear design allows you to manage up to 16 cameras, and the application can show up to four cameras at the same time.

  • Page 52: Mobotix App

    M25M Camera Manual: Product Overview 1.6.4 MOBOTIX App Premium solution: There for you whenever and wherever you need it, the MOBOTIX App serves as the perfect remote mobile station that uses intelligent detailed solutions to increase security and convenience for users on a daily basis. The controls are optimized for use with...
  • Page 53 /136 MOBOTIX Software Notes © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 54: Installation

    2.1.1 Mounting Options: Wall, Ceiling, Pole Like all MOBOTIX cameras, the M25M is extremely flexible in terms of how and where it can be installed. An M25M can be used for both indoor and outdoor applications. In fixed or mobile applications – constantly changing locations or in/on vehicles of any kind.
  • Page 55 (IP66). Wall and ceiling mounts are designed so that they can be mounted over conventional flush-mounted sockets (without the frame) or cavity sockets and conceal them completely. In addition, the wall mount easily covers a MOBOTIX interface box. Space for RJ45 wall outlet/concealed cabling...
  • Page 56 The camera can be turned or tilted 360° horizontally and 110° vertically (from –90° to +20°). Mounting to a Ceiling 360° Ceiling-mounted • horizontally: 360° • vertically: -90° to +20° © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 57: Mounting With Hemispheric Lens L12

    Mounting the Camera with Pole Mount Especially when using the camera in mobile outdoor scenarios (e.g., for surveillance of construction sites), the camera is often installed on round poles. In such cases, MOBOTIX recommends using the virtually indestructible pole mount (MX-MH-SecureFlex-ESWS) that is available as accessory for the M25M.
  • Page 58 Image quality (precision) diminishes as the distance of (120 yd²) floor area can be monitored an object to the camera focal point increases: using a single camera. 1 very good, 2 good, 3 satisfactory © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 59 L12 lens should be adjusted so that the concealed areas are not those that are supposed to be monitored. By panning/tilting/zooming the image, the concealed area can be completely removed from the image. © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 60: Network Connection And Power Supply, Ups

    Ethernet connection up to 500 m in length (maximum transmission speed for a 500-m cable: 45 Mbps and 12 W for the PoE device). Note The MOBOTIX M25M can be powered by switches or routers which support the PoE (Power-over-Ethernet) standard and conform to IEEE 802.3af. Advantages of PoE power supply: •...

  • Page 61: Preparing The Camera Connections, Mx-Overvoltage-Protection-Box

    5 watts is very low. This, in turn, means that you can centralize the UPS-protected power supply by injecting power into the Ethernet cables (max. 100  m). This kind of protected power supply can be used either with MOBOTIX PoE products (MX-NPA-PoE + Universal Power Supply) or with PoE-compliant switches according to IEEE 802.3af.

  • Page 62: Wiring, Fire Prevention, Lightning And Surge Protection

    When installing the wiring inside or outside of buildings, make sure you always adhere to the relevant regulations on wiring, fire prevention and protection against lightning. MOBOTIX cameras are protected against the effects of small electrical surges by a range of measures. These measures, however, cannot prevent the camera from being damaged when stronger electrical surges occur.

  • Page 63: Mounting The Camera With Wall Mount

    When mounted to a wall, the camera can be turned or tilted as follows: • horizontally: 180° • vertically: 110° 180° Turning/tilting mounted +20° to wall: • horizontally: 180° • vertically: 110° -90° © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 64 MX-Overvoltage-Protection-Box, which is easily installed in the cavity of the VarioFlex wall mount. For additional information on the MX-Overvoltage-Protection-Box, open the Products > Accessories > Interface Boxes section on www.mobotix.com. Note that you can also install a flush-mounted socket with RJ45 connectors. In this case, make sure that the outlet lines up with the upper rim of the mount later on.
  • Page 65 RJ45 outlet. When using an MX-Overvoltage-Protection-Box, follow the installation instructions supplied with the product. You can download the PDF file from the MOBOTIX website www.mobotix.com in the Support  > Manuals section. Make sure that the cables are not bent or squashed.
  • Page 66 Note Make sure that you always use the VarioFlex Mount with ceiling adapter when installing to ceilings (see Section 2.3, «Mounting the Camera with Ceiling Mount» ). © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 67: Mounting The Camera With Ceiling Mount

    When mounted to a ceiling, the camera can be turned or tilted as follows: • horizontally: 360° • vertically: 110° 360° +20° Turning/tilting mounted to ceiling: • horizontally: 360° • vertically: 110° –90° © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 68 The camera patch cable must be connected to the network cable using a suitably sealed adapter. © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 69 2 mm drill bit, for example (drilling depth just slightly less than screw length). 4. Attach ceiling seal: Place the white rubber seal with the groove on the edge of the ceiling mount. © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 70 Check the image section on the computer monitor. Note Make sure that you always use the VarioFlex mount with wall adapter when installing to walls (see Section 2.2, «Mounting the Camera with Wall Mount» ). © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 71: Mounting The Camera With Pole Mount (Accessory)

    Mounting the Camera with Pole Mount (Accessory) Mounting the Camera with Pole Mount (Accessory) If you are intending to mount the camera on a pole, you should consider using the MOBOTIX M25M Pole Mount. This mount is made of 3 mm powder-coated stainless steel (white) and has been designed specifically for outdoor use.

  • Page 72: Pole Mount (Mx-Mh-Secureflex-Esws)

    When mounted to a pole, the camera can be turned or tilted as follows, just like wall installation: • horizontally: 180° • vertically: 110° 180° Schwenkbarkeit bei Mastmontage: +20° • horizontally: 180° • vertically: 110° -90° Pole Mount Dimensions Width: 140 mm/5.51 in Depth: 45 mm/1.77 in © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 73 In addition, you will need the screw caps for fastening screws supplied with the M25M (see Section 1.4, «Delivered Parts and Dimensions» , item M.10). Screw caps M.10 © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 74 You can download the PDF file from the MOBOTIX website www.mobotix.com in the Support > Manuals section. Make sure that the cables are not bent or squashed. © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 75 Note Make sure that you always use the VarioFlex mount with wall adapter when install- ing to poles . Der VarioFlex Ceiling Mount is not to be used. © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 76: Adjusting The Camera And Exchanging The Lens

    (see image). -30° Horizontal correction Rotate image up to -30° Rotate image up to +30° –30°... +30° © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 77: Exchanging The Lens

    Adjusting the Camera and Exchanging the Lens 2.5.3 Exchanging the Lens The M25M can be shipped from the factory with seven MOBOTIX standard lenses (L23, L25, L38, L51, L76, L160, L320) with the CSVario lens or the hemispheric L12 lens. This procedure applies equally for all lenses.

  • Page 78: Replacing The Microsd Card

    To use the camera without a MicroSD card, continue by mounting the back plate (see step 2 in Section 2.6.2 ). © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 79: Inserting The Microsd Card

    File Server / Flash Device. Once the camera has been rebooted, it automatically activates recording. 6. If you have inserted a new MicroSD card, it must first be formatted as described in Section 3.4, «MicroSD Card Recording» . © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 80: Network And Power Connection

    • If you are using IEEE 802.3af or IEEE 802.3at (PoE+) Power-over-Ethernet network components to supply power to MOBOTIX cameras, make sure, if possible, that these components do not have a fan. Since the power consumption of MOBOTIX cameras is very low compared to other products, the reliability of the entire system is increased, thus extending the life of these components.

  • Page 81: Power Supply Using A Switch

    Products  > Accessories  > Interface Boxes section on www.mobotix.com. When using a standard network outlet (only for indoor installations), insert the MOBOTIX patch cable of the M25M directly into the network outlet. If additional cables are required inside the housing, they must be connected as described in Section 2.7.6, «Connecting a USB Cable»...

  • Page 82: Power Supply When Connected Directly To A Computer

    The switch/router must support the PoE standards IEEE 802.3af or IEEE 802.3at. IP addresses in the PoE/PoE+ switch/ figure are shown LAN/www router only as an example (10.8.0.11/255.0.0.0) Camera (10.8.0.99) © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 83: Connecting A Usb Cable

    2. Remove bayonet catch and USB plug : Turn the bayonet catch to the left (red arrow in figure), take it off and remove the blue USB plug. 3. Insert USB plug : Push the MOBOTIX cable with the angled MiniUSB plug into the connector (red circle in figure).

  • Page 84: Connecting A Two-Wire Mxbus Cable

    /136 M25M Camera Manual: Installation 2.7.7 Connecting a Two-Wire MxBus Cable You can use such a cable to connect additional MOBOTIX modules (e.g., the MX-GPS-Box or the MX-232-IO-Box) to the M25M. Note that you can attach two MxBus cables (each having...

  • Page 85: Variable Poe

    4. Next, restart the camera: Disconnect the camera from the power supply. Then reconnect it, for example, by disconnecting and then reconnect- ing the Ethernet cable at the PoE switch. © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 86: Camera Startup Sequence

    MxControlCenter, MxEasy, MOBOTIX App, etc.). Note During the startup sequence of the camera, the LEDs will always light up, even if they have been deactivated in Admin Menu > LED Setup. © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 87 /136 Notes © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 88: Operating The Camera

    (for example, 10.8.0.99). However, local computer networks usually have IP addresses in the 172 or 192 ranges. In order to access a MOBOTIX camera via the network, the camera needs to obtain an IP address in the same address range. You can set up the network parameters of the MOBOTIX camera using one of the following methods: Manually, using MxCC and MxEasy or by DHCP.

  • Page 89: Manually Using A Computer In The 10.X.x.x Ip Address Range

    – The computer or the network needs to operate in the 10.x.x.x IP address range or need to be able to access such a network. – The setup does not work automatically. – You need to know the relevant network parameters. © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 90: Automatically Using Mxcontrolcenter Or Mxeasy

    MxControlCenter or MxEasy (see Section 3.2.3 and Section 3.2.4 ). You can also use one of these applications to automatically configure the network parameters of MOBOTIX cameras that are not operating on the same IP address range as the computer. MxControlCenter software (free download from www.mobotix.com)

  • Page 91: Automatically Using Dhcp

    – The camera needs to be physically accessible as you need to press a key on the camera housing to boot it using DHCP. – Requires a running DHCP server on the network. © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 92: First Images And The Most Important Settings

    M25M Camera Manual: Operating the Camera First Images and the Most Important Settings Once the MOBOTIX camera has been connected to the network, you need to set up the camera’s network interface accordingly. This step involves setting up and checking the network parameters of the camera.
  • Page 93 2. Set Up the Target Network Parameters of the MOBOTIX Camera: 1. Open a web browser on the computer and enter the default IP address of the MOBOTIX camera in the address bar of the browser (for example, 10.8.0.99). Pressing Enter displays the user interface of the MOBOTIX camera (see also Section 3.2.2, «First...

  • Page 94: First Images And The Most Important Settings In The Browser

    3.2.2 First Images and the Most Important Settings in the Browser Once the MOBOTIX camera has been connected to the power supply and to the network, you can access the user interface with the live camera image in the web browser. Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari or any other graphical browser with activated JavaScript is suitable.
  • Page 95 For more information on camera screens, see Section «Camera Screens In The Browser» Guest screen: in the Camera Software Manual Part 2 or the online help of the camera’s user interface. http://<camera IP>/ cgi-bin/guestimage.html © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 96: First Images And Network Parameter Configuration In Mxcontrolcenter

    Installation Download the setup file from the MOBOTIX website to install the latest version. The latest versions are available at www.mobotix.com in the Support > Software Downloads > MxControlCenter section. To install MxControlCenter, simply double-click on the setup file and follow the instructions.
  • Page 97 The Add Video Sources dialog box appears and the application automatically searches for MOBOTIX cameras in the local network when you launch the program for the first time. Select Video Source > Add from the menu to perform a camera search at a later time.
  • Page 98 For more information, see «Creating a New Layout» further down. Reconfiguring Cameras in a Different Subnet If one or more MOBOTIX cameras are displayed with the status Different subnet (for example, cameras with a factory IP address), MxControlCenter automatically offers to configure the network settings of these cameras.
  • Page 99 MxControlCenter. • Camera: Here, you can enter the known IP address or DNS name of a MOBOTIX camera or a third-party IP camera if it was not found by the automatic search feature.
  • Page 100 If you select the second option, the video sources you selected are simply integrated in the MxCC system where you can use them to generate a layout at a later time. Click on OK to confirm. © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 101: First Images And Network Parameter Configuration In Mxeasy

    When you start MxEasy for the first time on a computer, the MxEasy Assistant automatically begins to search for MOBOTIX cameras and displays all cameras found in a list. The camera list will be updated automatically as soon as new MOBOTIX cameras are con- nected to, or removed from the network.
  • Page 102 *Bonjour: automatic recognition of network but also MOBOTIX cameras located in other subnets (the Invalid Network status). In such a services in IP networks case, you would not be able to establish any connection to cameras in a different network or subnet (without going into much further detail regarding TCP/IP network configurations).
  • Page 103 Panorama image of a M25M For more information, see the MxEasy User Manual, which can be downloaded as a PDF file from the MOBOTIX website: www.mobotix.com > Support > Manuals. © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 104: Starting The Camera With The Factory Ip Address

    As opposed to resetting the camera using Admin Menu > Reset configuration to factory defaults, the user information will not be reset if the camera is booted using the factory IP address. © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 105: Starting The Camera With An Automatic Ip Address (Dhcp)

    3.2.6 Starting the Camera with an Automatic IP Address (DHCP) If your network has a DHCP server, you can start the MOBOTIX camera with DHCP support. The camera automatically obtains an IP address from the DHCP server and announces the new network data.

  • Page 106: Virtual Ptz And Full Image Recording

    Setup Menu > vPTZ Settings , disable Lock Mouse Wheel Zoom, click on Set and then on Close to save your settings. You can now use the scroll wheel to zoom + (roll upwards) or zoom – (roll downwards). © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 107 PTZ Features» , the MxControlCenter manual, Section 2.4.6, «Using the vPTZ Features» and Section 3.1.4, «The “PTZ Controls” Section In The Sidebar Panel» ). Current versions of all manuals can be downloaded anytime from the MOBOTIX website www.mobotix.com under Support > Manuals).

  • Page 108: Full Image Recording

    Full image recording off: The event that triggered a video motion (VideoMotion VM) window may not be in the recorded sequences while the window was not displayed at the time. © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 109 Activate/Deactivate Full Image Recording in the Browser To configure this feature, open the Setup Menu > Event Control > Recording dialog box and activate or deactivate the Full Image Recording option. © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 110: Special M25M Configuration In The Browser

    M25M Camera Manual: Operating the Camera 3.3.3 Special M25M Configuration in the Browser Thanks to its hemispherical lens, the MOBOTIX M25M provides certain special configuration options for the image settings. Depending on where the camera is mounted (ceiling or wall) and on the live image display preferred by the user, certain important basic settings and, if necessary, their adjustment must be configured when a M25M is first installed.
  • Page 111 These tilted lines are primarily caused if the camera or sensor module is tilted (for example, due to mounting with 15° wedges) or if the image tilt is modified. © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 112 To permanently save the standard image setting defined for the M25M, go to the Store Complete Configuration option in the Manage Settings Quick Control. The settings will then remain in effect, even after rebooting. © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 113 Bring columns together at the (neces- sary to correct the example on the left) Bring columns together at the bottom © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 114 2. Rotate the live image in the desired direction using the mouse or a joystick con- For vPTZ use and nected to the computer. the configuration of a USB joystick, see Section 3.3.1 vPTZ © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 115 In the next step, you can set these views as the standard view for the camera live image. North East Caution: No OnScreen Control is available in ”Double Panorama” mode West South © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 116 For each of the subviews ( North , East , etc.), the OnScreen Control on the side can be used to adapt it (open lock, click on subview, adapt view, click on next subview, adapt view and close lock again). © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 117: Microsd Card Recording

    Admin Menu > Camera Status dialog box. Conservative Memory Usage Thanks to MOBOTIX MxFFS File System MxFFS formatting of the MicroSD card means that MOBOTIX camera software will use the flash device as evenly as possible, thus allowing for the maximum possible number of write/delete cycles.
  • Page 118 SD card (Admin Menu > Error Notification Function.). The MicroSD card can then be replaced to ensure that any existing data is not lost. © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 119: Formatting The Microsd Card

    MxFFS-formatted). The following steps are necessary to format a storage device (Admin / Flash Device Menu > Storage on External File Server / Flash Device): 1. Make sure that there is a MicroSD card in the card slot of the MOBOTIX camera. 2. Click Format in the SD Memory Card line.

  • Page 120: Activating Microsd Card Recording

    Storage on External File Server / Flash Device 1. Make sure that there is a MicroSD card in the card slot of the MOBOTIX camera. 2. Make sure that the MicroSD card is formatted in MxFFS format. 3. Activate the SD Flash Card option.

  • Page 121: Accessing Data On The Microsd Card

    • In MxControlCenter: Play back the recorded video sequences with audio by accessing the MicroSD card in the MOBOTIX camera via the camera or with a direct access to the MicroSD card via a card reader connected to the computer. Access the card by setting the MicroSD card’s drive/volume as a directory in MxControlCenter.

  • Page 122: Using A Microsd Card In A Different Mobotix Camera

    This is limited to 4 MB of lost data per incident due to MxFFS formatting. 3.4.6 Using a MicroSD Card in a Different MOBOTIX Camera A MicroSD card containing recorded video data from a MOBOTIX camera can be inserted into any MicroSD card-enabled MOBOTIX camera. Once a MicroSD card recording has been activated (requires a reboot), the ”new”...

  • Page 123: Configuration In The Browser

    HTTP commands using programs and scripts of the embedded software. The settings are stored in the camera’s flash memory. This section contains an overview of the basic browser settings of the MOBOTIX camera as well as further configuration options. Detailed information on the software functions is provided in the camera’s online help.
  • Page 124 MOBOTIX camera. The camera can use either NTP time servers or Time Protocol servers. For more information on this topic, refer to the online help for the specific dialog boxes.

  • Page 125: General Browser Settings

    (Image Programs Quick Control). • Set the resolution of the live image: By default, all MOBOTIX cameras are factory- set to an image resolution of 640x480 pixels. You can select the desired resolution using the Resolution Quick Control.
  • Page 126 /136 M25M Camera Manual: Operating the Camera • Set up actions/messaging: Upon detecting an event, the MOBOTIX camera can trig- ger alarms. These alarms can be adjusted to your needs and you can assign them to a specific event: playing back an alarm sound on the camera speaker, showing...

  • Page 127: Additional Notes

    Allen lock screws in order to pre- vent damage occurring to the camera or the cabling. Before drilling, remove the camera from the housing © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 128: Password For The Admin Menu

    If you lose the administrator password and cannot access the administration menu, the password can only be reset at the factory. This service is subject to a fee! © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 129: Permanently Deactivating The Microphone

    Text and logos can be also deactivated or and the MOBOTIX logo at the top of the image. Once the camera arming has been acti- individually configured vated, the text at the bottom of the live image (event, action, messaging and recording symbols) will also appear.

  • Page 130: Deactivating The Camera Reboot

    All users of MOBOTIX products are therefore required to familiarize themselves with all valid regula- tions and comply with these laws. MOBOTIX AG is not liable for any illegal use of its products.

  • Page 131: Safety Warnings

    • This product must not be used in locations exposed to the dangers of explosion. • Make sure to install this product as shown in Chapter 2, «Installation» of this manual. • When installing this product, make sure that you are only using genuine MOBOTIX parts and MOBOTIX connection cables.

  • Page 132: Online Help In The Browser

    Electrical and electronic products contain many reusable materials. For this reason, we would ask that you dispose of MOBOTIX products at the end of their service life in accor- dance with all legal requirements and regulations (or deposit these products at a munic- ipal collection center).
  • Page 133 /136 Additional Notes © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 134 /136 M25M Camera Manual Notes Notes © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 135: Manufacturer

    /136 /136 Manufacturer To demonstrate our confi dence in the quality of our products, MOBOTIX cameras have been used to capture all images that appear in this manual. Manufacturer MOBOTIX AG Kaiserstrasse 67722 Langmeil Germany Phone: +49 6302 9816-103 Fax: +49 6302 9816-190 www.mobotix.com...
  • Page 136 IP66-certified housing and long-term internal storage on a MicroSD card. Innovations - Made in Germany The German company MOBOTIX AG is known as the leading pioneer in network camera technology and its decentralized concept has made high-resolution video systems cost efficient.

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