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MOBOTIX M73
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V7.39_7/19/2022, Order Code: Mx-M73

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  • Page 1 Quick Installation MOBOTIX M73 © 2022 MOBOTIX AG V7.39_7/19/2022, Order Code: Mx-M73...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Safety Notes Legal Notes Notes on System Security Drilling Template Drilling Template PDF Delivered Parts and Dimensions M73: Scope of Delivery Connector Box RJ45: Scope of Delivery Connector Box LSA: Scope of Delivery Mounting Supplies: Scope of Delivery Technical Specifications Hardware...
  • Page 3 Table of Contents Installing the Sensor Modules to the Thermal Front Plate Mounting Options Mounting to a Wall Mounting to a Pole Connecting the camera Connecting the Camera to the Network Terminal Connectors Finishing the Installation of the Camera Operating the Camera Getting Started Boot Options of the Camera Network Settings...
  • Page 5: Before You Start

    Before You Start This section contains the following information: Support Safety Notes Legal Notes 5 / 110...
  • Page 6: Support

    Support Support If you need technical support, please contact your MOBOTIX dealer. If your dealer cannot help you, he will contact the support channel to get an answer for you as quickly as possible. If you have internet access, you can open the MOBOTIX help desk to find additional information and software updates.
  • Page 7: Legal Notes

    Electrical and electronic products contain many valuable materials. For this reason, we recommend that you dispose of MOBOTIX products at the end of their service life in accordance with all legal requirements and reg- ulations (or deposit these products at a municipal collection center). MOBOTIX products must not be dis- posed of in household waste! If the product contains a battery, please dispose of the battery separately (the corresponding product manuals contain specific directions if the product contains a battery).
  • Page 8 Before You Start Legal Notes FCC Disclaimer This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter- ference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 9: Notes On System Security

    Notification threshold: 10   Timeout: 60 minutes   Block IP Address: √ For more information on this new feature, please read the «Cyber Protection Guide» on www.mobotix.com (under Support > Download Center > Documentation > Brochures & Guides > Cyber Security). 9 / 110...
  • Page 11: Drilling Template

    Open this file in a PDF viewer (Acrobat Reader, Foxit Reader, or similar) and print the file without scaling (original size). NOTE! Download the drilling template from the MOBOTIX website: www.mobotix.com > Support > Download Center > Marketing & Documentation > Drilling Templates.
  • Page 12: Drilling Template Pdf

    D-67722 Langmeil Germany MOBOTIX is a trademark of MOBOTIX AG registered in the European Union, the U.S.A., and in other countries. Subject to change Tel.: +49 6302 9816-0 without notice. MOBOTIX do not assume any liability for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. All rights Fax: +49 6302 9816-190 reserved.
  • Page 13: Delivered Parts And Dimensions

    Delivered Parts and Dimensions This section contains the following information: M73: Scope of Delivery Connector Box RJ45: Scope of Delivery Connector Box LSA: Scope of Delivery Mounting Supplies: Scope of Delivery 13 / 110...
  • Page 14: M73: Scope Of Delivery

    M73: Scope of Delivery Fig. 1: Scope of delivery MOBOTIX M73 Body...
  • Page 15 Scope of delivery M73 Body Item Count Description M73 Body with module housing, front plate and transport plugs, complete Module housing Front plate Transport plug Blind module (must be installed when using only two sensor modules) Mounting plate with wall sealing (installed), two standard plugs (installed), and inserted connector box.
  • Page 16: Connector Box Rj45: Scope Of Delivery

    Connector Box RJ45: Scope of Delivery Fig. 2: Scope of Delivery MOBOTIX M73 Connector Box RJ45...
  • Page 17 Scope of Delivery M73 Connector Box RJ45 Item Count Description Connector box RJ45 black with rubber plug black, rubber plug single-wire white, USB plug blue (installed) Protective cover for connector box polystyrene white (installed) Rubber plug black (installed) Rubber plug single-wire white (installed) Rubber plug cable dia.
  • Page 18: Connector Box Lsa: Scope Of Delivery

    Connector Box LSA: Scope of Delivery Fig. 3: Scope of Delivery MOBOTIX M73 Connector Box LSA Scope of Delivery M73 Connector Box LSA Item Count Description Connector Box LSA black with rubber plug black, rubber plug single-wire white, USB plug blue...
  • Page 19 Scope of Delivery M73 Connector Box LSA Item Count Description Rubber plug single-wire white (installed) Rubber plug cable dia. 3.5 mm white (to replace C.5) USB plug connector box blue (installed) Ground wire (for overvoltage protection func- tionality)
  • Page 20: Mounting Supplies: Scope Of Delivery

    Mounting Supplies: Scope of Delivery Fig. 4: Scope of Delivery MOBOTIX M73 Mounting Supplies Scope of Delivery M73 Mounting Supplies Item Count Description Module wrench (gray) Lens wrench blue Housing plug silicone white Security clips plastic red Cable tie black...
  • Page 21 Scope of Delivery M73 Mounting Supplies Item Count Description Allen wrench 5 mm Allen wrench 2.5 mm TORX wrench TX20 TORX wrench TX10 M.10 Screwdriver yellow M.11 Washer dia. 6.4 mm plastic white M.12 Wood screw 4.5x60 mm M.13 Dowel S8 M.14 Oval head screw with shank 2.5x6.5 mm stainless steel black (pre-assembled) M.15...
  • Page 22: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications This section contains the following information: Hardware Image Formats, Frame Rates, Image Storage General Features Video Analysis Video Management Software Sensor Modules Features ECO Thermal Image Sensor Supported Sensor Modules Supported Thermal Sensor Modules (Pre-mounted on Thermal Front Plate) Features Thermal Image Sensors Functional Modules Connector Box LSA / Connector Box RJ45...
  • Page 23: Hardware

    Hardware Feature Properties Image sensor (color or B&W sensor) up to 4K UHD 3840x2160, 16:9, 1/1,8”   Light sensitivity Color sensor (day): 0,1 lx @ 1/60s; 0,005 lx @ 1s   BW sensor (night): 0,02 lx @ 1/60s; 0,001 lx @ 1s Exposure control Manual and automatic mode 1 s to 1/16,000 s...
  • Page 24 Standard accessories M73: Scope of Delivery, p. 14 Tiltability of camera Horizontal: 2 x 180 degrees Vertical: 110 degrees Detailed technical documentation www.mobotix.com > Support > Download Center > Marketing & Docu- mentation MTBF 80,000 hours Certificates EN 50121-4:2015, EN 50581:2012, EN 55032:2012+AC:2013, EN 55035:2017, FprEN 61000-6-1:2015, EN 61000-6-2:2015, EN 61000-6-...
  • Page 25: Image Formats, Frame Rates, Image Storage

    Image Formats, Frame Rates, Image Storage Feature Properties Available video codecs MxPEG+/MJPEG/H.264/H.265 Image resolutions VGA 640x360, XGA 1024x576, HD 1280x720, FullHD 1920x1080, QHD 2560x1440, 4K UHD 3840x2160 H.264 multi streaming Triple Streaming Multicast stream via RTSP   Max. image resolution One sensor: 4K UHD, 3840x2160 (8MP)  ...
  • Page 26: General Features

      Privacy zone scheduling   Remote alarm notification (network message)   Programming interface (HTTP-API)   MOBOTIX MessageSystem ONVIF compatibility Profile S, T Master/Slave functionality Remote alarm notification email, network message (HTTP/HTTPS), SNMP, MxMessageSystem DVR/storage management Within the camera via microSD card, on external USB and NAS devices, different streams for...
  • Page 27: Video Analysis

    Heatmap, people counting & object-based counting MOBOTIX App support Video Management Software Feature Properties MOBOTIX HUB www.mobotix.com > Support > Download Center > Software Downloads MxManagementCenter Yes (MxMC 2.2 and higher) www.mobotix.com > Support > Download Center > Software Downloads MOBOTIX LIVE App Available in Android and iOS App Stores.
  • Page 28: Sensor Modules

    Sensor Modules Features ECO Thermal Image Sensor Feature Properties Thermal sensitivity Typ. 65 mK, IR range 7.8 to 14 µm Temperature measurement -40 to 330°C/ –40 to 626 °F range Field of view T040: 105 x 75°; 5,23mr, focal 2.2mm, f/1.05 T080: 56 x 42°;...
  • Page 29: Supported Sensor Modules

    Sensor module with ultra wide angle lens 120° 4K Mx-O-M7SA-8DN040 Mx-O-M7SA-8D040 Mx-O-M7SA-8N040 Mx-O-M7SA-4DN040 For a complete list of lenses for MOBOTIX cameras, please see the Lens Table document for MOBOTIX 7 models on www.mobotix.com > Support > Download Center > Marketing & Documentation > Lens Table.
  • Page 30: Supported Thermal Sensor Modules (Pre-Mounted On Thermal Front Plate)

    Supported Thermal Sensor Modules (Pre-mounted on Thermal Front Plate) Sensor Module Order Code CIF Thermal 45° x 35° MX-O-M73TB-336T100 CIF Thermal 25° x 19° Mx-O-M73TB-336T150 CIF Thermal 17° x 13° Mx-O-M73TB-336T280 CIF Thermal Radiometry Mx-O-M73TB-336R100 45° x 35° CIF Thermal Radiometry Mx-O-M73TB-336R150 25°...
  • Page 31: Features Thermal Image Sensors

    The Thermal Radiometry (TR) variants automatically alarm when the temperature exceeds or falls below defined limits. This is crucial for the detection of fire or heat sources. Up to 20 different temperature events can be configured sim- ultaneously in so-called TR windows or over the complete sensor image over a temperature range of –40 to 550 °C/–40 to 1022 °F .
  • Page 32: Functional Modules

    Feature Properties Operating temperature -40° to +65°C / 40° to 149°F; 5% to 95% non-condensing Power consumption CIF: 1W VGA: 1.2W IP rating IP67 IK rating IK04 Material PBT-30GF (housing); Germanium (lens) Software (included) Video management software MxManagementCenter Functional Modules Functional Module Order Code Remark...
  • Page 33: Connector Box Lsa / Connector Box Rj45

    Functional Module Order Code Remark   Mx-F-WLA-T for Tele Lens Sensor Modules 15° and 30°     Power consumption White Light Modules: 3,2 W at 100% brightness. Connector Box LSA / Connector Box RJ45 Interface Properties Network 100/1000 Mbps Allowed cable dimensions Conductor cross section  ...
  • Page 34: Mounting

    Mounting This section contains the following information: Before Mounting the Camera Protective Measures Installing the Sensor Modules Opening the Module Housing Installing the Security Clips Closing the Module Housing Installing a Thermal Front Plate Removing the Security Clips Removing Installed Sensor Modules Installing the Sensor Modules to the Thermal Front Plate Mounting Options Mounting to a Wall...
  • Page 35 Mounting Finishing the Installation of the Camera 35 / 110...
  • Page 36: Before Mounting The Camera

    Do you want to use a larger SD card (see Replacing the microSD card, p. 108)? The following sections will answer these questions. If you have further questions, please ask your MOBOTIX partner or contact the MOBOTIX support under www.mobotix.com > Support > Help Desk.
  • Page 37: Protective Measures

    WARNING! When laying cables indoors and outdoors, the current regulations for cable laying, lightning and fire protection must always be observed. MOBOTIX cameras are protected against the effects of minor over voltages by a number of measures. However, these measures cannot prevent larger surge voltages from causing damage to the camera. When installing the cameras outdoors, special attention should therefore be paid to lightning protection and the associated dangers for the building and network infrastructure.
  • Page 38: Installing The Sensor Modules

    Mounting Installing the Sensor Modules Further information on how to avoid damage caused by lightning and over voltage is available from man- ufacturers of lightning and over voltage protection devices. Installing the Sensor Modules NOTE! Upon delivery, the sensor module sockets in the front plate are fitted with transport plugs 1.4.
  • Page 39 Mounting Installing the Sensor Modules  2. Remove the transport plugs: Gently pull the transport plugs out of the sensor module receptacles and pull the plugs from the sensor module cables. CAUTION! Cautiously pull the sensor module cables out of the housing until you feel the stop! Fig.
  • Page 40 The sensor module cables are numbered (small colored rings next to the connectors, see figure below). CAUTION! When attaching sensor modules, make sure that these rules are followed:   The MOBOTIXMOBOTIX M73 can be equipped with these types of modules:   A maximum of two optical modules can be used.  ...
  • Page 41 Mounting Installing the Sensor Modules  4. Properly connect the sensor module cables: Push the plug of each sensor module cable firmly into the connector at the back of the module until the connector is fully inserted into its seat. If this is not the case, again push the connector firmly into its seat until it doesn’t go in any further.
  • Page 42 Mounting Installing the Sensor Modules Fig. 10: Back of blind module with connector attached  5. Lock sensor module cable: Apply the blue bayonet catch onto the connector of the sensor module as shown and turn it clockwise until it gently snaps shut. Fig.
  • Page 43 Mounting Installing the Sensor Modules  6. Insert sensor module: Push the sensor module into its receptacle. The arrow on the back of the module points to 9 o'clock when looking at the module as shown. Fig. 12: Insert sensor module into module housing  7.
  • Page 44: Opening The Module Housing

    Mounting Installing the Sensor Modules CAUTION! The sensor modules are not yet protected against theft and unwanted rotation (e.g., due to vibra- tion). It is thus highly recommended to install the security clips M.4. Proceed as outlined in the following:  ...
  • Page 45 Mounting Installing the Sensor Modules  2. Using the supplied 5 mm Allen wrench M.6, p. 21, release the bolt at the back of the module housing. Leave the bolt and washer in the module housing. Fig. 14: Opening the module housing  3.
  • Page 46: Installing The Security Clips

    M.14, p. 21 are protecting the sensor modules or the blind module in the front plate of the MOBOTIX M73 against theft and unwanted rotation (e.g., due to vibration when mounted on a pole or in an automotive scenario). CAUTION! Do not use the plastic nuts delivered with the sensor modules to lock the modules in place! Fig.
  • Page 47: Closing The Module Housing

     3. Repeat step 2 to apply security clips to all modules.  4. Close the module housing: (see Closing the Module Housing, p. 47). Closing the Module Housing Insert the front plate of the MOBOTIX M73 to close the module housing. 47 / 110...
  • Page 48 Mounting Installing the Sensor Modules Procedure  1. Make sure that the arrow of the front plate (red circle in figure) points upwards when inserting the front plate into the module housing (figure shows front plate with cables removed).  2. Push the front plate into the module housing until it stops. CAUTION! When pushing the front plate into the module housing, make sure that the sensor module cables are not damaged or bent sharply! 48 / 110...
  • Page 49: Installing A Thermal Front Plate

    This closes off the front plate and protects the camera against foreign objects, animals and water. Fig. 18: MOBOTIX M73 Thermal Front Plate with thermal sensor module WARNING! Only replace the sensor modules when the camera is disconnected from the power supply.
  • Page 50: Removing The Security Clips

    44 Removing the Security Clips NOTE! The procedure below only applies if you are adding a thermal front plate to a “regular” M73. If this is not the case, you can proceed to Installing the Sensor Modules to the Thermal Front Plate, p.
  • Page 51: Removing Installed Sensor Modules

    Mounting Installing a Thermal Front Plate Procedure  1. Open the module housing (see Opening the Module Housing, p. 44). ①  2. Remove the security clips: Push the security clip slightly towards the sensor module and pull it out ② of its seat Fig.
  • Page 52 Mounting Installing a Thermal Front Plate WARNING! Only replace the sensor modules when the camera is disconnected from the power supply. Make sure the power supply to the camera is disconnected before installing or replacing sensor modules. WARNING! When installing the sensor modules, make sure that the sensor module cables are not damaged or bent sharply.
  • Page 53 Mounting Installing a Thermal Front Plate  3. Remove sensor module cable: Pull the plug of the sensor module cable from the connector at the back of the sensor module. Fig. 21: Remove the sensor module cable 53 / 110...
  • Page 54 Mounting Installing a Thermal Front Plate  4. Unlock the sensor module: Using the gray module wrench M.1, turn the sensor module counter-clock- wise until it stops. Fig. 22: Unlock the sensor module  5. Remove sensor module: Pull the sensor module from its receptacle. Fig.
  • Page 55: Installing The Sensor Modules To The Thermal Front Plate

    Mounting Installing a Thermal Front Plate Installing the Sensor Modules to the Thermal Front Plate Since the Thermal module is pre-installed, you only need to install additional sensor modules (functional or optical). Procedure  1. Prepare the sensor module: Remove the bayonet catch by rotating it counter-clockwise, then remove the blue rubber plug.
  • Page 56 Mounting Installing a Thermal Front Plate  3. Lock the sensor module: Using the gray module wrench M.1, turn the sensor module clockwise until it stops. Fig. 26: Lock the sensor module CAUTION! If you cannot turn the sensor module, it has been inserted the wrong way! Remove the sensor module, rotate it by 180 degrees and insert it again.
  • Page 57 The sensor module cables are numbered (small colored rings next to the connectors, see figure below). CAUTION! When attaching sensor modules, make sure that these rules are followed:   The MOBOTIXMOBOTIX M73 can be equipped with these types of modules:   A maximum of two optical modules can be used.  ...
  • Page 58 Mounting Installing a Thermal Front Plate Fig. 27: Connect the sensor module cable  5. Lock sensor module cable: Apply the blue bayonet catch onto the connector of the sensor module as shown and turn it clockwise until it gently snaps shut. Fig.
  • Page 59: Mounting Options

    Mounting Options You can mount the MOBOTIX M73 to any even surface on a wall or to poles with up to 180 mm/7.1" diameter using the stainless steel pole mount that is available as accessory. The concealed cabling improves security of the installation.
  • Page 60 Mounting Mounting Options Fig. 29: Tiltability when mounted to a wall Drill the Holes for the Mounting Plate Mark the holes for drilling using the drilling template (see Drilling Template, p. 11). When drilling, use a suit- able 8 mm drill bit and drill holes with at least 60 mm/1.2" depth. Fully push the dowels M.13 into the holes you drilled.
  • Page 61 (see Con- necting the Camera to the Network, p. 70). CAUTION! To prevent damage from condensation, using supplied patch cable with sealing is man- datory. Fig. 32: Network connection of the MOBOTIX M73 61 / 110...
  • Page 62 Mounting Mounting Options  2. The supplied network cable has an integrated rubber sealing. Push the network cable through the top ① hole of the mounting plate, so that the funnel of the rubber plug points toward the camera. Fig. 33: Mounting plate prepared for Connector Box RJ45 Prepare the Mounting Plate When Using the Connector Box LSA Fig.
  • Page 63 Mounting Mounting Options ①  1. Cut the tip of the upper white plug in the mounting plate  and two steps of the lower white plug in the ② mounting plate  2. Rearrange the plugs in the mounting plate as required. ①...
  • Page 64: Mounting To A Pole

    PoE Plus (802.3at-2009) standard is available at the mounting position (see Connecting the Camera to the Network, p. 70). CAUTION! The mounting pole should have a diameter between 60 and 180 mm. Dimensions MOBOTIX M73 pole mount Fig. 38: Dimensions M73 pole mount – rear view 64 / 110...
  • Page 65 Mounting Mounting Options Fig. 39: Dimensions MOBOTIX M73 pole mount– side view Tiltability When Mounted to a Pole   Horizontally: 2 x 180 degrees   Vertically: 110 degrees Fig. 40: Tiltability when mounted to a pole 65 / 110...
  • Page 66 Mounting Mounting Options Prepare the Pole Mount  1. Guide the supplied stainless steel straps along the cutouts in the Pole Mount as shown in the figure. Fig. 41: Prepare the pole mount with steel straps  2. Tighten the stainless steel straps on the Pole Mount with a screwdriver. If necessary, the ends of the straps can be cut off.
  • Page 67 Mounting Mounting Options ①  3. Push the supplied network cable (Connector Box RJ45)  through the upper hole or the yellow network ② cable (Connector Box LSA) through the lower hole of the mounting plate. Connector Box RJ45 Connector Box LSA Fig. 43: Prepared for Connector Box RJ45 Fig.
  • Page 68 Mounting Mounting Options Fig. 46: Prepare the mounting plate Prepare the Mounting Plate When Using the Connector Box LSA Fig. 47: Connector Box LSA 68 / 110...
  • Page 69 Mounting Mounting Options ①  1. Cut the tip of the upper white plug in the mounting plate  and two steps of the lower white plug in the ② mounting plate  2. Rearrange the plugs in the mounting plate as required. ①...
  • Page 70: Connecting The Camera

    Mounting Connecting the camera Connector Box RJ45 Connector Box LSA Fig. 49: Installed and ready for Connector Box RJ45 Fig. 50: Installed and ready for Connector Box LSA Connecting the camera All connections to the camera (network, power supply, inputs/outputs) can be made on the cameras con- nector box.
  • Page 71 Mounting Connecting the camera Fig. 51: Power supply using PoE switch according to PoE Plus (802.3at-2009). Network connection with the Connector Box LSA An Connector Box LSA is required to connect the camera to the network, to supply power via PoE and to pro- tect the camera from electrical surge.
  • Page 72 Mounting Connecting the camera NOTE! You will need an LSA+/Krone tool for this procedure: Fig. 53: LSA+/Krone tool 72 / 110...
  • Page 73 Mounting Connecting the camera Prepare Mounting Plate and Cables  1. Cut the tip of the upper white plug in the mounting plate ①  and two steps of the lower white plug in the ① mounting plate  2. Rearrange the plugs in the mounting plate as required. 73 / 110...
  • Page 74 Mounting Connecting the camera  3. Guide the ground wire through the upper cable plug and the network cable through the lower cable plug of the mounting plate as shown: Fig. 54: Mounting plate with ground wire and network cable  4. Insert the network cable into the white rubber plug C.5: Fig.
  • Page 75 Mounting Connecting the camera Attach the Network Cable to the Connector Box  1. Remove the black plug from the left-hand opening (plug ① Fig. 52:  2. Insert the network cable into the connector box and make sure the rubber plug is properly seated all around the opening: Fig.
  • Page 76 Mounting Connecting the camera  4. Prepare the LSA+/Krone tool: Fig. 58: LSA+/Krone tool set to LOW impact CAUTION! Always use the proper LSA+/Krone blade and set the tool to LOW impact.  5. Connect the wires of the network cable using the LSA+/Krone tool according to the color code sticker inside the box: Fig.
  • Page 77 Mounting Connecting the camera  6. Insert the ground wire into the white single-wire rubber plug C.4: Fig. 60: Ground wire with single-wire rubber plug C.4 WARNING! For surge protection it is strongly recommended to attach the ground wire! The maximum length of the grounding cable should be 1m to the ground potential (e. g. a potential equal- ization rail, a grounded pole or a grounding rod).
  • Page 78 Mounting Connecting the camera  8. Loosen the screw of the ground wire terminal, insert the ground wire and properly fasten the screw of the terminal: Fig. 62: Ground wire connected to terminal  9. Using the TORX wrench TX10 M.9 and the two pre-mounted screws (highlighted red in the figure), fixate the connector box on the mounting plate: NOTE! These are self-tapping screws.
  • Page 79 Mounting Connecting the camera Network connection with the Connector Box RJ45 ① ② ① Fig. 64: Connector Box RJ45 with rubber plug black C.3 , rubber plug single-wire C.4 , USB plug and two blue locks Attach the Cable to the Connector Box  1.
  • Page 80: Terminal Connectors

    Mounting Connecting the camera  5. Using the TORX wrench TX10 M.9 and the two pre-mounted screws (highlighted red in the figure), fixate the connector box on the mounting plate: NOTE! These are self-tapping screws. Make sure to properly tighten but do not over tighten them. Fig.
  • Page 81 Mounting Connecting the camera Allowed cable dimensions for cables connected to the PCB terminals 20 - 26 Rigid 0.14mm - 0.5mm Flexible 0.14mm - 0.5mm Flexible with ferrule 0.25mm - 0.34mm Terminal Remark Line In Standard Line In: (0dB) Vrms=1V Line Out Headphones with 20mW @ 16 Ohm or 32 Ohm.
  • Page 82: Finishing The Installation Of The Camera

    Finishing the Installation of the Camera To finish the installation of the MOBOTIX M73, the entire camera is mounted onto the mounting plate using the two lock screws. The connections of the camera are established automatically. The installation is finished by applying the remaining cover plugs to ensure the water-proofness of the housing.
  • Page 83 Mounting Finishing the Installation of the Camera Fig. 68: Attach the camera on the mounting plate to complete the mounting of the camera Procedure  1. Press the camera body onto the installed mounting plate, so that the wall sealing snugly seals off the cam- era body.
  • Page 84 Mounting Finishing the Installation of the Camera  2. Tighten the two Allen screws using the Allen wrench M.6. Fig. 70: Tighten Allen screws 84 / 110...
  • Page 85 Mounting Finishing the Installation of the Camera  3. Insert the two housing plugs firmly into the holes of the fastening screws. Fig. 71: Apply rubber plugs  4. Roughly point the camera into its direction of view. 85 / 110...
  • Page 86 NOTE! To properly point the camera into the desired direction of view, read the section Adjusting the Camera. Fig. 72: Fastening the Camera ②  6. Press the two covers M.15 onto the two Allen screws ( , upper figure) of the center pivot. Fig. 73: Properly installed MOBOTIX M73 86 / 110...
  • Page 88: Operating The Camera

    Operating the Camera This section contains the following information: Getting Started Boot Options of the Camera Network Settings Focusing the TELE 15° Sensor Module 88 / 110...
  • Page 89: Getting Started

     2. Establish a connection to the camera and adjust the network settings if required: By factory default, MOBOTIX cameras are booting as DHCP client with an additional fixed IP address in the 10.x.x.x range (e.g., 10.16.0.128). Local computer networks usually have IP addresses in the 172 or 192 ranges. Depend-...
  • Page 90 Operating the Camera Boot Options of the Camera ① ② Fig. 74: View of the MOBOTIX M73 from below with LED and screw with sealing that hides the key inside the camera body NOTE! Pressing the key of the camera will let the camera announce the current IP address of the camera on the speaker (if a speaker is attached to the camera).
  • Page 91 Operating the Camera Boot Options of the Camera LED flashes Boot Option Meaning Audio Confirmation* •/• This option is not sup- •/• ported on this camera model. Factory Defaults Starts the camera with Boing factory defaults (factory default IP address, users and passwords will not be reset).
  • Page 92: Network Settings

    IP addresses. Network Settings Once the camera has been connected to the network, you need to set up the MOBOTIX camera's network interface accordingly. This step involves setting up and checking the network parameters of the camera. If your network has an active DHCP server or if it is already running on a 10.x.x.x network with a 255.0.0.0 net-...
  • Page 93 Operating the Camera Network Settings Windows Fig. 75: Network settings on Windows machines  1. Open the Windows Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Change Adapter Settings > Ethernet.  2. Right-click on the relevant network adapter and select Properties.  3.
  • Page 94 MOBOTIX Camera in the Browser Fig. 78: Network settings in the web interface of the camera  1. Use a web browser to access the web interface of the MOBOTIX camera and enter the factory IP address (e.g. 10.16.0.99).  2. Click on the Admin Menu button in the user interface of the camera. The Quick Installation automatically starts after entering the access credentials of the admin user.
  • Page 95 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 as a counter next to the Add Devices icon . This number is updated automatically if the number of MOBOTIX cameras on the network has changed (i.e., by connecting new/disconnecting existing cameras).
  • Page 96 NOTE! Using the Bonjour service (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonjour_(software)), the application finds not only MOBOTIX cameras on the same subnet, but also in other subnets. Normally, you would not be able to estab- lish any connection to cameras in a different network or subnet.
  • Page 97: Focusing The Tele 15° Sensor Module

    To correct image sharpness, you can also make use of the visual focusing aid of the camera (see the Camera Reference Manual, section The Live View of the MOBOTIX Camera) Focusing the Camera Lenses  1.
  • Page 98 Operating the Camera Focusing the TELE 15° Sensor Module  5. Insert the gray module wrench (with its two small pins) into the holes of the lens and cautiously turn to the left and to the right. Adjust the image sharpness according to the live image on the computer mon- itor: Fig.
  • Page 99 Operating the Camera Focusing the TELE 15° Sensor Module  7. Set the lens protection glass onto the notches of the blue lens wrench and position the protection glass with its two prongs over the corresponding receptacles of the sensor module: Fig.
  • Page 100: Camera Software In The Browser

    Camera Software in the Browser The integrated software of the MOBOTIX M73 features a multitude of functions, such as video motion detection, long-term recording, alarm messaging and video IP telephony. Especially remarkable are the AI-based analytics features and the possibility to install third- party apps on the camera.
  • Page 101: Access The Camera's Website In The Browser

    Access the camera's website in the browser Access the camera's website in the browser Once the power and network connection of the MOBOTIX have been established, you can open the interface of the camera software in a web browser. Fig. 88: The interface of the camera software  1.
  • Page 102: Configuring Sensor Modules

    Using different combinations of sensor modules of the MOBOTIX M73 will have an influence on the display modes and configuration variants that are available. An MOBOTIX M73 will automatically check and verify the installed sensor modules upon its first start and at every reboot thereafter (e.g., focal length, Day or Night variant). Please note the following:  ...
  • Page 103 (and vice versa), without having to physically swap the module connectors at the camera itself.   Exchanging sensor modules: In this case, the MOBOTIX M73 will display a message box and will log a system message to inform you that sensor modules have been exchanged (see also Installing the Sensor Modules to the Thermal Front Plate, p.
  • Page 104: Maintenance

    Maintenance Configuring Sensor Modules Maintenance Opening the Camera Body Replacing the microSD card Cleaning the Camera and Lenses 104 / 110...
  • Page 105: Opening The Camera Body

    Opening the Camera Body Opening the Camera Body E. g. to replace the microSD card of the MOBOTIX M73,it is necessary to open the camera body. The entire camera is mounted onto the mounting plate using the two lock screws.
  • Page 106 Maintenance Opening the Camera Body Procedure  1. Remove the two housing rubber plugs from the holes of the fastening screws. Fig. 91: Remove rubber plugs 106 / 110...
  • Page 107 Maintenance Opening the Camera Body  2. Open the two allen screws using the Allen wrench M.3. Fig. 92: Open allen screws  3. Carefully pull the camera body off the mounting plate. Fig. 93: Pull the camera body off the mounting plate 107 / 110...
  • Page 108: Replacing The Microsd Card

    Maintenance Replacing the microSD card Replacing the microSD card CAUTION! To remove, insert or exchange the microSD card, the camera must be disassembled. Before removing the microSD card, deactivate the recording function and restart the camera. Non-observ- ance can lead to data loss! The microSD card must not be write-protected! Do not touch the circuit board when exchanging the microSD card! Step by step...
  • Page 109: Cleaning The Camera And Lenses

    Maintenance Cleaning the Camera and Lenses  6. Close the camera body: (see Finishing the Installation of the Camera, p. 82).  7. Activate storage: If the microSD card already is formatted with MxFFS has been inserted, storage can be activated in Admin Menu > Storage on External File Server/Flash Device. After rebooting the camera, recording is activated automatically.
  • Page 110 MOBOTIX AG • Kaiserstrasse • D-67722 Langmeil • Tel.: +49 6302 9816-103 • sales@mobotix.com • www.mobotix.com MOBOTIX is a trademark of MOBOTIX AG registered in the European Union, the U.S.A., and in other countries. Subject to change without notice. MOBOTIX do not assume any liability for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. All rights reserved. © MOBOTIX...

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