Avigilon H4 Installation Manual
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- Page 1 Installation Guide Avigilon™ H4 Fisheye Dome Camera Models: 6.0L-H4F-DO1-IR and 12.0-H4F-DO1-IR...
- Page 2 Power Source” with output rated 12 VDC or Power over Ethernet (PoE), rated 48 VDC, 25.5W min. Any external power supply connected to this product may only be connected to another Avigilon product of the same model series. External power connections must be properly insulated.
- Page 3 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Avigilon Corporation or parties authorized by Avigilon Corporation could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Disposal and Recycling Information When this product has reached the end of its useful life, please dispose of it according to your local environmental laws and guidelines.
- Page 4 CENTER, and ACC are trademarks of Avigilon Corporation. ONVIF is a trademark of Onvif, Inc. Other names or logos mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. The absence of the symbols ™ and ® in proximity to each trademark in this document or at all is not a disclaimer of ownership of the related trademark.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Overview Cover View Internal View Bottom View Bracket View NPT Adapter View Required Tools and Materials Camera Package Contents Installation Removing the Dome Cover Preparing the Cables (Optional) Configuring microSD Card Storage (Optional) Enabling the Microphone Mounting the Dome Camera Mounting the Dome Camera to a Ceiling or Wall Mounting the Dome Camera Using the Side Cable Entry Hole Mounting the Dome Camera to an Electrical Box... - Page 6 Body Limited Warranty and Technical Support...
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Page 7: Overview
Overview Cover View 1. Dome cover Vandal resistant dome cover. 2. Tamper resistant screws Star-shaped captive screws to fix the dome cover to the base. 3. IR illuminator Provides scene illumination in the IR spectrum. 4. Microphone Built-in audio receiver. Overview... -
Page 8: Internal View
Internal View 1. Dome cover Vandal resistant dome cover. 2. IR contacts Align the IR contacts when installing the dome cover to the base. The contacts must be connected to use the IR illuminators. 3. microSD card slot Accepts a microSD card for onboard storage. For more information, see (Optional) Configuring microSD Card Storage on page 10. -
Page 9: Bottom View
Green LED provides information about device operation. For more information, see Connection Status LED Indicator on page 35. 10. Lanyard Anchors the dome cover to the camera base. Bottom View 1. Primary mounting slot The primary mounting point for the camera. If using the optional mounting bracket or NPT adapter, align the primary camera post (largest diameter post) with the primary mounting slot. -
Page 10: Bracket View
An entry holes for the cables required for camera operation. 4. Serial number tag Device information, product serial number and part number label. Bracket View 1. Primary camera post Align the primary camera slot on the optional bracket to the primary mounting post on the dome camera base. -
Page 11: Npt Adapter View
NPT Adapter View 1. Lock nut Lock nut for securing the NPT adapter to the pipe. 2. 1-1/2” NPT thread mount Standard female 1-1/2” NPT thread mount for mounting the dome camera to a pole or bracket. 3. Primary camera post Align the primary camera slot on the NPT adapter to the primary mounting post on the dome camera base. -
Page 12: Camera Package Contents
If you are using the optional NPT adapter (H4F-MT-NPTA), ensure the package contains the following: NPT adapter for the H4 Fisheye Dome Camera 1 x (M3 x 8 mm) T10 star-shaped screw — for securing the camera base to the bracket. -
Page 13: Installation
Installation Removing the Dome Cover 1. From the bottom of the dome camera, remove the white plug covering the Ethernet cable entry hole. Once removed, the plug can be discarded. Be aware that a vacuum may occur within the camera during shipping. Removing the plug may allow the dome cover to be removed more easily. -
Page 14: Preparing The Cables
Preparing the Cables Before you connect the cables to the dome camera, you must prepare the cables for installation. If the dome camera is installed outdoors, it is important that the cables be insulated against the weather. Provided with the dome camera is a rubber grommet for waterproofing the Ethernet cable, and a rubber washer for the auxiliary cable. - Page 15 c. Crimp the connector onto the Ethernet cable. 2. If you are using the auxiliary cable, thread the rubber washer through the end with the white connectors. 3. Do not connect the cables to the dome camera till indicated. Preparing the Cables...
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Page 16: (Optional) Configuring Microsd Card Storage
2. Access the camera’s web interface to enable the onboard storage feature. For more information, see the Avigilon High Definition H4 and H5 IP Camera Web Interface User Guide. (Optional) Enabling the Microphone This dome camera features an internal microphone, and newer models include a switch to physically enable or disable the microphone. -
Page 17: Mounting The Dome Camera
Mounting the Dome Camera The dome camera can only be mounted to a pendant wall mount (H4-MT-WALL1) or a pendant NPT mount (H4-MT-NPTA1). The mounts are sold separately. Use the pendant wall mount if you will be mounting the camera to a vertical mounting surface such as a wall. - Page 18 5. If you are installing the auxiliary cable, remove the black plug covering the auxiliary cable entry hole. Otherwise, keep the cover on the auxiliary cable entry hole to prevent dust from entering the dome camera. 6. Pull the Ethernet cable through the Ethernet cable entry hole on the camera base. The thread around the grommet should line up with the cable entry hole.
- Page 19 7. If you need the auxiliary cable, pull the cable through the auxiliary cable entry hole. 8. Using a wrench or pliers, tighten the auxiliary cable into the camera base. Mounting the Dome Camera to a Ceiling or Wall...
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Page 20: Mounting The Dome Camera Using The Side Cable Entry Hole
9. Align the camera base to the pilot holes then use the provided self-tapping screws to secure the camera to the mounting surface. Mounting the Dome Camera Using the Side Cable Entry Hole Perform the following steps if the required cables will be run along the mounting surface. Use this procedure if the mounting surface is difficult to drill into, or if the cables must be routed outside of the mounting surface. - Page 21 1. Using the Bracket Mounting Template, drill 3 holes into the mounting surface. When installing on a wall, the side cable entry hole must point straight down or the video image will be rotated. 2. Hammer the supplied plastic anchors into the holes. 3.
- Page 22 5. If you are installing the auxiliary cable, remove the black plug covering the auxiliary cable entry hole. Otherwise, keep the cover on the auxiliary cable entry hole to prevent dust from entering the dome camera. 6. Pull the Ethernet cable through the Ethernet cable entry hole on the camera base. The thread around the grommet should line up with the cable entry hole.
- Page 23 7. If you need the auxiliary cable, pull the cable through the auxiliary cable entry hole. 8. Using a wrench or pliers, tighten the auxiliary cable into the camera base. Mounting the Dome Camera Using the Side Cable Entry Hole...
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Page 24: Mounting The Dome Camera To An Electrical Box
9. Align the mounting slots on the camera base to the camera posts on the bracket, then twist counter- clockwise until the posts come to the right end of the mounting slots. A tapped hole is now visible through the left side of the primary mounting slot on the camera base. 10. - Page 25 electrical gang box. To mount the dome camera to an electrical gang box, you must use the provided bracket. If you do not need to use the auxiliary cable, skip the relevant steps. 1. Install the electrical gang box as required. 2.
- Page 26 4. If you are installing the auxiliary cable, remove the black plug covering the auxiliary cable entry hole. Otherwise, keep the cover on the auxiliary cable entry hole to prevent dust from entering the dome camera. 5. Pull the Ethernet cable through the Ethernet cable entry hole on the camera base. The thread around the grommet should line up with the cable entry hole.
- Page 27 6. If you need the auxiliary cable, pull the cable through the auxiliary cable entry hole. 7. Using a wrench or pliers, tighten the auxiliary cable into the camera base. Mounting the Dome Camera to an Electrical Box...
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Page 28: (Optional) Mounting The Dome Camera To An Npt Pipe
8. Align the mounting slots on the camera base to the camera posts on the bracket, then twist counter- clockwise until the posts come to the right end of the mounting slots. A tapped hole is now visible through the left side of the primary mounting slot on the camera base. 9. - Page 29 To perform this procedure, you need the optional NPT adapter (H4F-MT-NPTA). Note: The NPT pipe and NPT-female to NPT-female adapter are not supplied by Avigilon and should be sourced separately. If you do not need to use the auxiliary cable, skip the relevant steps.
- Page 30 5. If you are installing the auxiliary cable, remove the black plug covering the auxiliary cable entry hole. Otherwise, keep the cover on the auxiliary cable entry hole to prevent dust from entering the dome camera. 6. Pull the Ethernet cable through the Ethernet cable entry hole on the camera base. The thread around the grommet should line up with the cable entry hole.
- Page 31 7. If you need the auxiliary cable, pull the cable through the auxiliary cable entry hole. 8. Using a wrench or pliers, tighten the auxiliary cable into the camera base. (Optional) Mounting the Dome Camera to an NPT Pipe...
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Page 32: Connecting Cables
9. Align the mounting slots on the camera base to the camera posts on the NPT adapter, then twist counter-clockwise until the posts come to the right end of the mounting slots. A tapped hole is now visible through the left side of the primary mounting slot on the camera base. 10. - Page 33 1. Connect a network cable to the camera's Ethernet port (RJ-45 connector). 2. If the camera is connected to any external devices, connect the auxiliary cable to the auxiliary cable connectors. 3. Power the camera using one of the following methods. Power over Ethernet (PoE) Class 3 —...
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Page 34: Initializing A Camera Username And Password
For more information, see the Avigilon Cloud Services User Guide. Tip: If you are connecting your Avigilon camera to a 3rd party VMS, you will need to set up the first user through the camera's Web Interface or Camera Configuration Tool before you connect to the 3rd party VMS. -
Page 35: Accessing The Live Video Stream
Device's web browser interface: http://<camera IP address>/. Network Video Management software application (for example, the Avigilon Control Center™ software). ARP/Ping method. For more information, see Setting the IP Address Using the ARP/Ping Method on page 38. Note: Depending on the manufacture date of your camera, you will have one of the two options below to... -
Page 36: Installing The Dome Cover
Installing the Dome Cover Be careful not to touch or scratch the dome bubble. Any marks or fingerprints on the dome bubble may cause unwanted reflections from the IR illuminators. 1. Discard the desiccant pack that is glued to the camera base. 2. -
Page 37: Configuring The Camera
For more information, see the Camera Configuration Tool User Guide. If the camera is connected to the Avigilon Control Center system, you can use the client software to configure the camera. For more information, see the Avigilon Control Center Client User Guide. -
Page 38: Auxiliary Cable Connections
Auxiliary Cable Connections The auxiliary cable that is provided with the dome camera includes an I/O terminal, external power connector, audio input and audio output connectors. Connect all the required external devices to the auxiliary cable: 1. Connect external input and output devices to the I/O terminal block. External input and output devices can include: door contacts, relays, etc. -
Page 39: Configuring The Microphone
Configuring the Microphone The H4 Fisheye Dome Camera features two microphones: a built-in microphone and an external audio input. After you've connected the required microphones, you can configure the microphones or line level audio input from the camera web interface or in the ACC Client software. - Page 40 External Input — configures the gain for any line level audio input that is connected to the pink audio input connector on the auxiliary cable. Internal Mic — configures the gain for the microphone that is built into the camera. For more information, see the Avigilon Control Center Client User Guide. Configuring the Microphone...
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Page 41: Connection Status Led Indicator
ACC™ Server. The default connected setting can be changed to Off using the camera's web user interface. For more information see the Avigilon High Definition H4 and H5 IP Camera Web Interface User Guide. Troubleshooting Network Connections and LED Behavior Note: For any of the below LED behaviors, ensure that the camera is getting power and is using a good network cable before trying another solution. - Page 42 LED Behavior Suggested Solution Both LEDs are blinking several times at Perform a factory reset of the camera using the physical the same time, then pause and repeat the firmware revert button. Resetting through the camera's web blinking interface will not produce the desired result. A different LED blinking pattern than Perform a factory reset of the camera using the physical those described above...
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Page 43: Resetting To Factory Default Settings
Resetting to Factory Default Settings If the device no longer functions as expected, you can choose to reset the device to its factory default settings. Use the firmware revert button to reset the device. The firmware revert button is shown in the following diagram: Figure 1: The reset button on the camera base beside the IR contacts. -
Page 44: Setting The Ip Address Using The Arp/Ping Method
For more information, see the Avigilon High Definition H4 and H5 IP Camera Web Interface User Guide. 1. Locate and make note of the MAC Address (MAC) listed on the Serial Number Tag for reference. -
Page 45: Cleaning
Cleaning Dome Bubble If the video image becomes blurry or smudged in areas, it may be because the dome bubble requires cleaning. To clean the dome bubble: Use hand soap or a non-abrasive detergent to wash off dirt or fingerprints. Use a microfiber cloth or non-abrasive fabric to dry the dome bubble. - Page 46 Limited Warranty and Technical Support Avigilon warranty terms for this product are provided at avigilon.com/warranty. Warranty service and technical support can be obtained by contacting Avigilon Technical Support: avigilon.com/contact. Limited Warranty and Technical Support...