1 Welcome This manual offers reference material and general information about the basic operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of this Dahua camera. Read, follow, and retain the following safety instructions. Heed all warning on the unit and in the operating instructions before operating the unit. Keep this guide for future reference.
• If the unit is damaged and requires service, unplug the unit from the main AC power supply and from the PoE supply and refer to qualified service personnel. Damage may include, but is not limited to: • The power supply cord or plug is damaged. •...
Operation and Daily Maintenance • Do not touch the heat dissipation component of the unit. This part of the unit is hot and may cause a burn. • Do not open or dismantle the device; there are no components that a user can fix or replace. Opening the unit may cause water leakage or expose components to direct light.
2 Unpacking This equipment should be unpacked and handled with care. If an item appears to have sustained damage during shipping, notify the shipper immediately. Verify that all the parts listed below are included. If an item is missing, contact customer support or your local representative.
3 Connections and Configuration 3.1 Camera Components Figure 3-1 Description Vandal-resistant Dome Dome Body 3.2 Cable Connections Figure 3-2 Port Name Function Notes Adjust the lens to the wide-angle end (minimum Zoom W Wide-angle zoom). RESET Reset button Restores device to factory default settings. Adjust the lens to the telephoto end (maximum Zoom T Telephoto...
Port Name Function Notes Micro SD Micro SD slot Insert a Micro SD card for local storage. Alarm signal input/output and Audio input/output I/O port connections. Power port, input 12 VDC or 24 VAC. Note: • Connect the default DC5.5 round port to 2- Power Power Input Port pin converter cable when using 24 VAC...
3.4 Framework and Dimensions The following figures show the dimensions of the device in mm [in.]. These images are intended as a reference only. Figure 3-3 3.5 Locally Storing Data Certain cameras include a SDHC card slot for onboard storage that support a 128 GB Micro SD card. Dahua recommends using a SanDisk Extreme Micro SD card (or an equivalent substitute) as these cards have been fully tested without issue and the SanDisk Extreme line is better suited for constant recording.
3.7 Alarm Setup Certain devices support alarm inputs and outputs, check your specific device for alarm capability. Alarm Input Refer to Figure 3-3 for alarm input configuration. The device collects that status of the alarm input port when the input signal is idle or grounded. If the input signal is connected to the 3.3 V or it is idle, then the device receives the alarm input signal.
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Type the Username and Password for the camera. (The default Username and Password is ”). Then, click Login. “admin 5. Navigate to the Alarm page, under the Event menu item. Figure 3-6 Set the alarm input and output parameters. Set the Sensor Type to NO or NC for each alarm input.
4 Device Installation This section details installing the camera to a wall or to a ceiling. Note that the wall or ceiling must be capable of supporting a minimum of three times the weight of the camera and a bracket (if used). DO NOT connect the camera to the power supply during installation.
4.1 Installing the Camera 1. Remove the camera and the hardware package from the box. Remove the PFA138 Junction Box, mounting template, and hardware package from its box. 2. Use the Torx key, from the hardware pack, to unscrew the three tamper-proof screws on the dome enclosure, and remove the dome enclosure.
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c) Attach the male Ethernet connector to the network cable coming from the camera. Ensure the Waterproof Connector shroud covers the Ethernet connection. d) Connect the other end of the waterproof connector to the network port and rotate it clockwise to lock the network port and waterproof connector firmly. e) Slide the Waterproof Locking Cover over the main body of waterproof connector and rotate it clockwise to seal the connection.
5 Network Configuration Dahua IP cameras feature a built-in Web interface to control all aspects of camera operation. This section includes details about the supported network protocols, configuring IP addresses, and configuring alarms and local recording options. Refer to the camera’s Operations Manual for full details.
5.2 Modifying the IP Address To properly configure the camera for your network, you need the following information: • Camera IP address – This address is an identifier for the camera on an IP network. For example, 140.11.2.115 is valid syntax for an IP address. •...
6. Click the Net icon at the top of the ConfigTool. 7. Modify the IP Address and any other applicable network parameter. 8. Click Save to finish modification and store the modified network parameters. Figure 5-2 5.4 Accessing the Web Interface Each camera can be accessed directly from the Internet Explorer Web browser.
3. Install the controls according to the system prompt. Once the controls are installed IE displays the Web Interface main page. 4. Modify the administrator password as soon as possible after you successfully logged in. 5.5 Configuring Local SD Card Recording The devices Web interface contains settings to control the recording medium and to configure an alarm that triggers once the Micro SD card passes a pre-determined storage.
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4. Expand the Event menu, located at the left of the Web interface, then select the Abnormality page to set alarms related to the Micro SD card. The contains the following Micro SD card alarm options: • No SD Card: Device triggers an alarm if the device does not contain a Micro SD card. •...