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Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual Symbol Conventions The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows. Symbol Description Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will or could Danger result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could Caution result in equipment damage, data loss, performance degradation, or...
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Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual Safety Instruction These instructions are intended to ensure that user can use the product correctly to avoid danger or property loss. Laws and Regulations • In the use of the product, you must be in strict compliance with the electrical safety regulations of the nation and region.
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Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual • DO NOT dispose of the battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crush or cut the battery, which may result in an explosion. • DO NOT leave the battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding environment, which may result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
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Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual • The equipment shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the equipment. • No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the equipment. •...
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Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual 10.1.1 Set Memory Card ...................... 50 10.1.2 Set NAS ........................50 10.1.3 Set FTP ........................51 10.1.4 Set Cloud Storage ...................... 51 10.2 Video Recording ......................... 52 10.2.1 Record Automatically ....................52 10.2.2 Record Manually .......................
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Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual 11.10 Set Open Network Video Interface .................. 64 11.11 Set Alarm Host ......................... 65 11.12 Set Alarm Server ......................65 Chapter 12 System and Security ....................66 12.1 View Device Information ....................66 12.2 Search and Manage Log .....................
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Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual 12.14.1 Set User Account and Permission ................73 Chapter 13 Appendix ........................ 75 13.1 Common Material Emissivity Reference ................75 13.2 Device Command ....................... 75 13.3 Device Communication Matrix ..................76 13.4 FAQ ............................. 76 xiii...
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual Chapter 1 Overview 1.1 Brief Description Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum network camera equipped with built-in GPU which supports intelligent behavior analysis algorithm, can realize high-precision VCA detection and real-time alarm. It is applied to perimeter defense and fire-prevention purposes in critical infrastructures such as community, villa, construction site, factory, 4S stores, and so on.
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual Chapter 2 Device Activation and Accessing To protect the security and privacy of the user account and data, you should set a login password to activate the device when access the device via network. Note Refer to the user manual of the software client for the detailed information about the client software activation.
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual Note The default IP address of the device is 192.168.1.64. You can set the IP address of the PC from 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.253 (except 192.168.1.64). For example, you can set the IP address of the PC to 192.168.1.100.
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual Operating System Web Browser Operation Display and operation of certain functions are restricted. For example, Playback and Picture are not available. For detailed restricted function, refer to the actual device. Mac OS 10.13+ Mac Safari 12+ Plug-in installation is not required.
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual Chapter 3 Temperature Measurement When you enable this function, the device measures the actual temperature of the scene. It alarms when temperature exceeds the temperature threshold value. 3.1 Notice This part introduces the notices of configuring temperature measurement function. •...
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual Figure 3-1 Thermography Configuration Flow Chart Note Please refer to the Quick Start Guide for detailed information of Installation part in the flow chart. 3.3 Automatic Thermography Configure the temperature measurement parameters and temperature measurement rules. The device can measure the actual temperature and output alarms when temperature exceeds the alarm threshold value.
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual 3.3.1 Set Thermography Parameters Configure the parameters of temperature measurement. Steps 1. Go to Configuration → Local , enable Display Temperature Info. . Display Temperature Info. Select Yes to display temperature information on live view. Enable Rules to display the rules information on live view.
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual Version View the version of current algorithm. Calibration File Version View the version of calibration file. Alarm Interval Set the alarm interval between two alarms. Reflect Light Filter & Forklift Filter Enable these functions if there is strong reflect light from sun or forklift in the scene. Or it may cause false alarm.
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual 5. Refer to Set Arming Schedule for setting scheduled time. Refer to Linkage Method Settings for setting linkage method. 6. Click Save. The maximum and minimum temperature will be displayed on the live view. Note Go to Image →...
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Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual Area Please refer to Area Thermography for detailed configuration. 3. Configure the temperature measurement parameters. Emissivity Set the emissivity of the target. The emissivity of the surface of a material is its effectiveness in emitting energy as thermal radiation.
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual 3.3.5 Point Thermography Configure the temperature measurement rule and click any point in live view to monitor the temperature. Steps 1. Click in the live view and a cross cursor showed on the interface. 2.
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual 5. Optional: Select one area and click to delete it. 6. Click Save. 3.4 Manual Thermography After enable the manual thermography function of the device, you can click any position on the live view to show the real temperature.
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual Chapter 4 Fire Source Detection The device will trigger and upload alarm when detect the fire source or smoking. Fire source detection includes fire source detection and smoking detection. It is applied to fire- prevention purposes in scenic region, forest, tunnel and so on.
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Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual Fire Source Detection Mode Smoking Mode Detect smoking behavior in the scene. Dynamic Fire Detect the fire source in the scene. Sensitivity The sensitivity of fire detection. The bigger the value is, more easily the fire source can be detected, and the false rate is higher.
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual Chapter 5 Behavior Analysis The behavior analysis function is used to detect whether there is any target break the VCA rules. The optical camera will track the target or the device will alarm when the VCA rule is triggered. 5.1 Flow Chart of Behavior Analysis The process of configuring the behavior analysis function is described below.
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual Select to display target info and rule on stream, the information will be added to the video stream, and the overlay will be displayed if you get live view or play back by the VS Player. Display Trajectory The target's moving path will be shown in live view.
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual Caution • The auto calibration starts when the person is totally seen in live view, and ends when the person is in the endpoint. • The endpoint-to-camera distance (m) equals 4 times the lens focal length (mm). E.g, for 7mm lens, the recommended endpoint is 28m (7*4).
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual Caution • Separate 4 vertical lines in the optical-axis direction at the close site, middle and far site respectively. • Separate 4 vertical lines at the left, middle and right of the image respectively. •...
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Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual Intrusion If any target intrude into the pre-defined region longer than the set duration, the alarm will be triggered. Region Entrance If any target enter the pre-defined region, the alarm will be triggered. Region Exiting If any target exit the pre-defined region, the alarm will be triggered.
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual Note • You can draw the max size and min size rectangles according to the real target in the scene. The recommended size is 1.2 times of the target. • Due to the main difference between human and animal is the height. Just concern the height of animal.
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual The system only sends alarm once for one target triggering. Otherwise, the alarm will be triggered continuously until the target disappears. Scene Modes The scene mode is set to be General by default. Select Distant View when you are far from the targets.
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual Chapter 6 Event and Alarm This part introduces the configuration of events. The device takes certain response to triggered alarm. Certain events may not be supported by certain device models. 6.1 Set Motion Detection It helps to detect the moving objects in the detection region and trigger the linkage actions.
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual Figure 6-1 Set Rules Stop Drawing Stop drawing one area. Clear All Clear all the areas. 4. Optional: You can set the parameters of multiple areas by repeating the above steps. 6.1.2 Expert Mode You can configure the motion detection parameters of day/night switch according to the actual needs.
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual Figure 6-2 Set Rules Stop Drawing Finish drawing one area. Clear All Delete all the areas. 4. Optional: Repeat the above steps to set multiple areas. 6.2 Set Video Tampering Alarm When the configured area is covered and cannot be monitored normally, the alarm is triggered and the device takes certain alarm response actions.
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual Figure 6-3 Set Video Tampering Area 6. Refer to Set Arming Schedule for setting scheduled time. Refer to Linkage Method Settings for setting linkage method. 7. Click Save. 6.3 Set Alarm Input Alarm signal from the external device triggers the corresponding actions of the current device.
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual 6.4 Set Exception Alarm Exception such as network disconnection can trigger the device to take corresponding action. Steps 1. Go to Configuration → Event → Basic Event → Exception . 2. Select Exception Type. HDD Full The HDD storage is full.
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Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual Detect sudden decrease of sound intensity. Sensitivity is configurable. 3. Refer to Set Arming Schedule for setting scheduled time. Refer to Linkage Method Settings for setting linkage methods. 4. Click Save. Note The function varies according to different models.
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual Chapter 7 Arming Schedule and Alarm Linkage Arming schedule is a customized time period in which the device performs certain tasks. Alarm linkage is the response to the detected certain incident or target during the scheduled time. 7.1 Set Arming Schedule Set the valid time of the device tasks.
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual Manual Alarm You can trigger an alarm output manually. Steps 1. Set the manual alarm parameters. Alarm Output No. Select the alarm output No. according to the alarm interface connected to the external alarm device.
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual Refer to Set FTP to set the FTP server. Refer to Set NAS for NAS configuration. Refer to Set Memory Card for memory card storage configuration. 7.2.3 Send Email Check Send Email, and the device sends an email to the designated addresses with alarm information when an alarm event is detected.
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual 7.2.4 Notify Surveillance Center Check Notify Surveillance Center, the alarm information is uploaded to the surveillance center when an alarm event is detected. 7.2.5 Trigger Recording Check Trigger Recording, and the device records the video about the detected alarm event. For device with more than one camera channels, you can set one or more channels to take recordings if needed.
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Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual Flashing Frequency The rate at which the light flashes. High frequency, medium frequency, low frequency, and normally on are selectable. Brightness The brightness of the light. 3. Set the arming schedule. See Set Arming Schedule for details. 4.
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual Chapter 8 Live View It introduces the live view parameters, function icons and transmission parameters settings. 8.1 Live View Parameters The supported functions vary depending on the model. Note For multichannel devices, select the desired channel first before live view settings. 8.1.1 Window Division •...
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual 8.1.5 View Previous/Next Page When the number of channels surpasses that of live view window division, this function can switch live view among multiple channels. Click to switch live view among multiple channels. 8.1.6 Full Screen This function is used to view the image in full screen mode.
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual - For PTZ settings, see Lens Parameters Adjustment . - For display settings, see Display Settings . - For OSD settings, see OSD . - For audio and video settings, see Video and Audio . - For VCA settings, see Fire Source Detection , Temperature Measurement , and Behavior Analysis .
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Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual TCP ensures complete delivery of streaming data and better video quality, yet the real-time transmission will be affected. It is suitable for the stable network environment. UDP is suitable for the unstable network environment that does not demand high video fluency.
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual Chapter 9 Video and Audio This part introduces the configuration of video and audio related parameters. 9.1 Video Settings This part introduces the settings of video parameters, such as, stream type, video encoding, and resolution.
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual 9.1.4 Bitrate Type and Max. Bitrate Constant Bitrate It means that the stream is compressed and transmitted at a comparatively fixed bitrate. The compression speed is fast, but mosaic may occur on the image. Variable Bitrate It means that the device automatically adjust the bitrate under the set Max.
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Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual H.265 H.265, also known as High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) and MPEG-H Part 2, is a compression standard. In comparison to H.264, it offers better video compression at the same resolution, frame rate and image quality.
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual 9.1.8 Smoothing It refers to the smoothness of the stream. The higher value of the smoothing is, the better fluency of the stream will be, though, the video quality may not be so satisfactory. The lower value of the smoothing is, the higher quality of the stream will be, though it may appear not fluent.
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual Environmental Noise Filter Set it as OFF or ON. When the function is enabled, the noise in the environment can be filtered to some extent. 9.1.11 Two-way Audio It is used to realize the two-way audio function between the monitoring center and the target in the monitoring screen.
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual Note Select the fixed region that needs to be adjusted and drag the mouse to adjust its position. 6. Input the Region Name and ROI Level. 7. Click Save. Note The higher the ROI level is, the clearer the image of the detected region is. 8.
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual Thermal AGC Mode Choose the AGC mode according to different scenes to balance and improve the image quality. • Histogram: Choose for scene with obvious WDR and high temperature difference, can improve image contrast and enhance image. E.g. the scene contains both indoor and outdoor scenes.
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual 4. Go to Configuration → Image → Display Settings → Day/Night Switch to set supplement light parameters. Smart Supplement Light This feature uses smart image processing technology to reduce overexposure caused by supplement light.
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual Set the DNR level to control the noise reduction degree. The higher level means stronger reduction degree. Expert Set the DNR level for both space DNR and time DNR to control the noise reduction degree. The higher level means stronger reduction degree.
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual Between (be colored) When the target of an interval temperature needs to be colored, you can set the interval temperature color. Target between the minimum and the maximum temperatures will be displayed in setting color. Below (be colored) When the target of low temperature needs to be colored, you can set the low temperature color.
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual Note The video recording will be shortly interrupted when the function is enabled. 9.2.18 Video Standard Video standard is an ability of a video card or video display device that defines the amount of colors that are shown and the resolution.
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual 9.4 Set Privacy Mask The function blocks certain areas in the live view to protect privacy. No matter how the device moves, the blocked scene will never be seen. Steps 1. Go to privacy mask setting page: Configuration → Image → Privacy Mask . 2.
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual Steps 1. Go to Configuration → Image → DPC . 2. Select the thermal channel. 3. Select manual mode. 4. Click the defective pixel on the image, then a cursor shows on the live view. 5.
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual Chapter 10 Video Recording and Picture Capture This part introduces the operations of capturing video clips and snapshots, playback, and downloading captured files. 10.1 Storage Settings This part introduces the configuration of several common storage paths. 10.1.1 Set Memory Card If you choose to store the files to memory card, make sure you insert and format the memory card in advance.
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual The saving path of network disk files. Mounting Type Select file system protocol according to the operation system. Enter user name and password of the net HDD to guarantee the security if SMB/CIFS is selected.
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual Steps Caution If cloud storage is enabled, the pictures are stored in the cloud storage server preferentially. 1. Go to Configuration → Storage → Storage Management → Cloud Storage . 2. Check Enable Cloud Storage. 3.
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Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual Note The record type is vary according to different models. Continuous The video will be recorded continuously according to the schedule. Motion When motion detection is enabled and trigger recording is selected as linkage method, object movement is recorded.
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual The recordings are deleted when they exceed the expired time. The expired time is configurable. Note that once the recordings are deleted, they can not be recovered. 7. Click Save. 10.2.2 Record Manually Steps 1.
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual 10.3.1 Capture Automatically This function can capture pictures automatically during configured time periods. Before You Start If event-triggered capture is required, you should configure related linkage methods in event settings. Refer to Event and Alarm for event settings. Steps 1.
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Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual 4. Select the pictures then click Download to download them. Note Go to Configuration → Local , click Save snapshots when playback to change the saving path of pictures.
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual Chapter 11 Network Settings 11.1 TCP/IP TCP/IP settings must be properly configured before you operate the device over network. IPv4 and IPv6 are both supported. Both versions can be configured simultaneously without conflicting to each other.
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual Input IPv6 Address, IPv6 Subnet, IPv6 Default Gateway. Consult the network administrator for required information. It stands for maximum transmission unit. It is the size of the largest protocol data unit that can be communicated in a single network layer transaction.
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual TCP-based full-duplex communication protocol port for plug-in free preview. WebSockets Port TCP-based full-duplex communication protocol port for plug-in free preview. Certificate verification is required to ensure the secure access. Note • Enhanced SDK Service Port, WebSocket Port, and WebSockets Port are only supported by certain models.
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual 11.3.2 Set Manual Port Mapping Steps 1. Check Enable UPnP™, and choose a friendly name for the device, or you can use the default name. 2. Select the port mapping mode to Manual, and set the external port to be the same as the internal port.
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual Note The SNMP version you select should be the same as that of the SNMP software. And you also need to use the different version according to the security level required. SNMP v1 is not secure and SNMP v2 requires password for access.
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual 2. Check Enable Open Network Video Interface. 3. Click Add to configure the Open Network Video Interface user. Delete Delete the selected Open Network Video Interface user. Modify Modify the selected Open Network Video Interface user. 4.
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual Chapter 12 System and Security It introduces system maintenance, system settings and security management, and explains how to configure relevant parameters. 12.1 View Device Information You can view device information, such as Device No., Model, Serial No. and Firmware Version. Enter Configuration →...
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual 12.4 Export Diagnose Information Diagnose information includes running log, system information, hardware information. Go to Configuration → System → Maintenance → Upgrade & Maintenance , and click Diagnose Information to export diagnose information of the device. 12.5 Reboot You can reboot the device via browser.
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual Firmware Directory Locate the directory which the upgrade file belongs to. 3. Click Browse to select the upgrade file. 4. Click Upgrade. 12.8 View Open Source Software License Go to Configuration → System → System Settings → About Device , and click View Licenses. 12.9 Time and Date You can configure time and date of the device by configuring time zone, time synchronization and Daylight Saving Time (DST).
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual 6. Click Save. 12.9.3 Set DST If the region where the device is located adopts Daylight Saving Time (DST), you can set this function. Steps 1. Go to Configuration → System → System Settings → DST . 2.
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual 12.12 Set Same Unit Set the same temperature unit and distance unit. When you enable this function, the unit cannot be configured separately in other setting pages Steps 1. Go to Configuration → System → System Settings → Unit Settings . 2.
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual Search Security Audit Logs You can search and analyze the security log files of the device so as to find out the illegal intrusion and troubleshoot the security events. Steps Note This function is only supported by certain camera models. 1.
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual 2. Check Enable SSH. 3. Click Save. 12.13.5 Set HTTPS HTTPS is a network protocol that enables encrypted transmission and identity authentication, which improves the security of remote access. Steps 1. Go to Configuration → Network → Advanced Settings → HTTPS . 2.
Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual - Select Create the certificate request first and continue the installation. Click Browse and Install to import the certificate to the device. 6. Click Save. 12.13.6 Set QoS QoS (Quality of Service) can help improve the network delay and network congestion by setting the priority of data sending.
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Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual high-risk environment, it is recommended that the password should be changed every month or week. Steps 1. Go to Configuration → System → User Management → User Management . 2. Click Add. Enter User Name, select Level, and enter Password. Assign remote permission to users based on needs.
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Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Network Camera User Manual Chapter 13 Appendix 13.1 Common Material Emissivity Reference Material Emissivity Human Skin 0.98 Printed Curcuit Board 0.91 Concrete 0.95 Ceramic 0.92 Rubber 0.95 Paint 0.93 Wood 0.85 Pitch 0.96 Brick 0.95 Sand 0.90 Soil 0.92...
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