1 Welcome This manual offers reference material and general information about the basic operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the Dahua Multi-Sensor Panoramic Camera. Read, follow, and retain the following safety instructions. Heed all warning on the unit and in the operating instructions before operating the unit.
• 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.
1.4 Disclaimer • This user guide has been compiled with great care and the information it contains has been thoroughly reviewed and verified. The text was complete and correct at the time of printing. This guide may be periodically updated to reflect changes to the product or to correct previous information and the content of this guide can change without notice.
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.
3.2 Cable Connections Figure 3-2 Port Name Function Notes Power port, input 12 VDC or 24 VAC. Note: Power Power Input Port • Connect the default DC5.5 round port to 2-pin converter cable when using 24 VAC power. • Use in accordance with device label instructions. Not available on this model.
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). Warning: 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 hex 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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10. Adjust the camera and the lens according to the application requirements of the location. a) Loosen, but do not remove the set screws on either side of the bracket that holds the camera. b) Tilt the camera to adjust the tilt angle (0° to +75°). Tighten the two locking screws on the bracket to lock the tilt angle.
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. •...
Click the Net icon at the top of the ConfigTool. g) Modify the IP Address and any other applicable network parameter. h) 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.