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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 Copyright Information All rights reserved. MOBOTIX , the MX logo, MxManagementCenter 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. Apple , the Apple logo, Macintosh , OS X , iOS , Bonjour , the Bonjour logo, the Bonjour icon, iPod and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.5.12 ExtIO Expansion Module 1.5.13 Mx2wire+ Media Converter 1.5.14 Security Screw Set with Allen Bit 1.5.15 Other Accessories MOBOTIX Software 1.6.1 Integrated Camera Software (Firmware) 1.6.2 MxManagementCenter 1.6.3 MOBOTIX App © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 4 3.2.2 First Images and the Most Important Settings in the Browser 3.2.3 First Images and Network Parameter Configuration in MxMC 3.2.4 Starting the Camera with Factory (Network) Settings 3.2.5 Starting the Camera with an Automatic IP Address (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 M25 Allround! ©...
  • Page 9 /128 © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 10: Product Overview

    Due to its extreme distortion, the M25 with the B016 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 6 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 B016 lenses provide the perfect overview. Meaningful 180-degree panorama 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 (B016 lens) The Right Lens for Every Application No MOBOTIX camera has ever had so many lens options! For the M25, MOBOTIX offers seven lenses ranging from the 8° tele to the 180° Fisheye lens. MOBOTIX original image of 90°...
  • 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 (B237 tele) © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 16 MxManagementCenter specific software tools and an optional joystick make virtually zooming, panning and tilting much more comfortable. 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 M25. 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 /128 M25 Allround Notes © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 20: M25 With Special Lens Hemispheric B016

    6MP full image (3072x2048 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 M25 offers the best MOBOTIX image quality that is currently available thanks to the light sensitivity provided by the six-megapixel color sensor that is many times over than that of the previously used color sensors and the new MxLEO exposure control.
  • Page 27 Adjusting the PoE class via the camera software also enables the use of PoE switches that cannot be operated on all ports with PoE class 3 (up to max. 12.95 V). © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 28: Decentralized Video System

    In the event of an alarm, MOBOTIX M25 cameras can also record lip-synchronous audio. The cameras therefore play an important role in analyzing and clarifying a situation. Thanks...
  • Page 29 • Lower network bandwidth because everything is processed in the camera itself and the high-resolution images therefore do not have to be constantly transported for analysis Recording Software MOBOTIX System Decentralized and Safe Integrated MicroSD Storage on Computer © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • 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 /128 M25 with Special Lens Hemispheric B016 Notes © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 32: Technical Specifications

    180° and 6 megapixel color sensor. The lens distortion that is specific to each lens is corrected in the live image by the MOBOTIX camera 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 The focal lengths of MOBOTIX camera lenses refer to stan- The name of the MOBOTIX lenses reflects the actual focal length of the lenses as well dard 35 mm cameras as the focal length converted to 35 mm camera format. For example, the MOBOTIX B041 Super Wide-Angle lens has a nominal focal length of 4,1 mm.

  • Page 34: Lenses, Hardware, Image Formats

    CIF images with 4 GB MicroSD DVR 250,000 VGA images with 4 GB MicroSD DVR 125,000 MEGA images with 4 GB MicroSD DVR 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: Software Features

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

  • Page 36: Technical Data

    Directly on NAS and computer/server without additional video ring buffer recording software Software (included) MxManagementCenter MOBOTIX App for iOS devices with iOS 5.0 and higher Image processing Backlight compensation, automatic white balance, image distortion correction, panorama correction, Video Motion detection, MxActivitySensor...
  • 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 /128 Delivered Parts and Dimensions Camera Housing and Connectors The MOBOTIX M25 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 For Wall Installation

    /128 M25 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 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 M25 to the M25 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 M25 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: Security Screw Set With Allen Bit

    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: Mxmanagementcenter

    MxManagementCenter is perfectly designed in combination with MOBOTIX cameras rep- resenting the decentralized concept at its best. MxMC allows controlled recording access via the camera or later directly to the NAS.

  • Page 51: Mobotix App

    MOBOTIX Software 1.6.3 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 52: Installation

    2.1.1 Mounting Options: Wall, Ceiling, Pole Like all MOBOTIX cameras, the M25 is extremely flexible in terms of how and where it can be installed. An M25 can be used for both indoor and outdoor applications. In fixed or mobile applications – constantly changing locations or in/on vehicles of any kind. The M25 cameras are weatherproof according to IP66 and can work reliably in tempera- tures ranging from –30 to +50 °C/–22 to +122 °F without extra housing, heating or fan.
  • Page 53 (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 54 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 55: Mounting With Hemispheric Lens B016

    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 M25.
  • Page 56 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 57 B016 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 58: 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 M25 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 59: 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 60: 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 61: 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 62 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 63 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 64 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 65: 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 66 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 67 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 68 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 69: 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 M25 Pole Mount. This mount is made of 3 mm powder-coated stainless steel (white) and has been designed specifically for outdoor use.

  • Page 70: 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 71 In addition, you will need the screw caps for fastening screws supplied with the M25 (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 72 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 73 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 74: 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 75: Exchanging The Lens

    Adjusting the Camera and Exchanging the Lens 2.5.3 Exchanging the Lens The M25 can be shipped from the factory with seven MOBOTIX standard lenses (B036, B041, B061, B079, B119, B237, B500) with the CSVario lens or the hemispheric B016 lens.

  • Page 76: 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 77: 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 78: 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 79: 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 M25 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 80: 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 81: 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 82: Connecting A Two-Wire Mxbus Cable

    /128 M25 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 M25. Note that you can attach two MxBus cables (each having...

  • Page 83: 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 84: Camera Startup Sequence

    MxManagementCenter, 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 85 /128 Notes © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 86: Operating The Camera

    M25 Camera Manual: Operating the Camera OPERATING THE CAMERA Manual and Automatic Operation – Overview MOBOTIX cameras do not require any extra software. Thus, you can set up and operate Download the free-of-charge the MOBOTIX camera using a JavaScript-enabled browser on all common operating MxManagementCenter systems (such as Windows, Linux, Macintosh, etc.).
  • Page 87 (see Section 3.2.3, «First Images and Network Parameter Configuration in MxMC» ). 3. Configure the camera. Using the web-based user interface or MxManagementCenter. Camera software in the browser © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 88: First Images And The Most Important Settings

    M25 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 89 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 90 4. Once you have completed the Quick Installation and rebooted the camera, the new network parameters will be activated. The camera can now be connected to the target network and, if required, further configured. © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 91: 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 92 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 93: First Images And Network Parameter Configuration In Mxmc

    Finding Cameras When starting MxManagementCenter for the first time, the configuration wizard opens and automatically starts searching for MOBOTIX cameras. The number of found cameras is shown next to the Add button. This number is updated automatically if the number of MOBOTIX cameras on the network has changed (i.e., by connecting new/disconnecting...
  • Page 94 Reconfiguring Network Addresses of Cameras Using Bonjour*, MxManagementCenter finds not only cameras on the same network as your computer, but also MOBOTIX cameras located in other subnets (status: ). In such a case, you would not be able to establish any connection to cameras in a different network or subnet.
  • Page 95 . Move to the next page and click on Finish. For more information, see the MxManagementCenter Tutorial, which can be downloaded as a PDF file from the MOBOTIX website: www.mobotix.com > Support > Tutorials. © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 96: Starting The Camera With Factory (Network) Settings

    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 settings. © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 97: Starting The Camera With An Automatic Ip Address (Dhcp)

    You should also make sure that the cameras always obtain the same IP addresses by permanently assigning the MAC addresses of the cameras to the desired IP addresses. © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 98: 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 99 You will find more information and details on vPTZ in the Camera Software Manual Part 2 , Section 4.3.6, «Virtual PTZ» ). Current versions of all manuals can be downloaded anytime from the MOBOTIX website www.mobotix.com under Support > Manuals). © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany...

  • Page 100: 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 101 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 102: Special M25 Configuration In The Browser

    M25 Camera Manual: Operating the Camera 3.3.3 Special M25 Configuration in the Browser Thanks to its hemispherical lens, the MOBOTIX M25 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 M25 is first installed.
  • Page 103 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 104 To permanently save the standard image setting defined for the M25, 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 105 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 106 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 107 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 108 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 109: 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 110 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 111: 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 112: 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 113: Accessing Data On The Microsd Card

    • In MxManagementCenter: 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 (coming soon).

  • Page 114: Limitations On Warranty When Using Flash Storage Media

    Otherwise, the camera cannot access the MicroSD card. 3.4.7 Limitations on Warranty When Using Flash Storage Media MOBOTIX will not assume any responsibility for flash storage devices (for example, MicroSD cards or connected USB storage devices) delivered with or integrated into MOBOTIX cam- eras.

  • Page 115: 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 116 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 117: 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 118 /128 M25 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 119: 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 120: 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 121: 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 122: Deactivating The Camera Reboot

    M25, the recording of video and sound data may be subject to special documentation or it may be prohibited. All users of MOBOTIX products are therefore required to familiarize themselves with all valid regulations and comply with these laws.

  • Page 123: 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 124: 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 125 /128 Additional Notes © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 126 /128 M25 Camera Manual Notes Notes © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 127: Manufacturer

    /128 /128 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 128 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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