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- Page 1 PPI52520 / PPIC54520 Operating instructions You can find important information and FAQs about this and other products online at http://www.abus.com/ Version 1.0 Original operating instructions in German. Retain for future reference.
- Page 2 Dear customer, Thank you for purchasing this product. ABUS Security Center hereby declares that the camera PPIC52520(B), PPIC54520(B) complies with the RED Directive 2014/53/EU. These devices also comply with the requirements of the following EU directives: EMC Directive 2014/30/EU and the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU. The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at the following internet addresses: http://www.abus.com/product/PPIC52520...
- Page 3 ABUS Security Center shall not be liable or responsible for any direct or indirect consequential damages arising in connection with the equipment, performance or use of this product. No guarantee is made for the contents of this document.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
English Contents 1. Scope of delivery ..........................6 1.1. PPIC52520(B) ..........................6 1.2. PPIC54520(B) ..........................7 2. Description of the hardware ......................8 2.1. Wi-Fi pan/tilt outdoor camera ....................... 8 2.2. Wi-Fi outdoor camera ......................... 10 3. Mounting/installation ........................12 Wi-Fi pan/tilt outdoor camera (flush-mounted) .............. - Page 5 English 5.9.1 Opening camera settings ....................41 5.9.2 Login details ........................41 5.9.3 Automatic Login ......................... 42 5.9.4 Advanced Settings ......................42 5.9.5 Motion detection settings ....................43 5.9.6 Schedule settings ......................45 5.9.7 Privacy zone masking ......................46 5.9.8 Security settings ........................
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Page 6: Scope Of Delivery
English 1. Scope of delivery 1.1. PPIC52520(B) PPIC52520 / PPIC52520B PPIC52520 / PPIC52520B • • SmartLook Pan & Tilt (1) microSD card (pre-installed) (7) • • Power supply unit, 5 V DC / 2 A (2) 2x Allen key (8) •... -
Page 7: Ppic54520(B)
English 1.2. PPIC54520(B) PPIC54520 / PPIC54520B PPIC54520 / PPIC54520B • • SmartLook (1) Reset tool (6) • • Power supply unit, 5 V DC / 2 A (2) microSD card (pre-installed) (7) • • Antenna (3) Allen key (8) • •... -
Page 8: Description Of The Hardware
English 2. Description of the hardware 2.1. Wi-Fi pan/tilt outdoor camera Front IR LEDs Lens Light sensor... - Page 9 English Rear Microphone Antenna connection (RP-SMA) Reset button Power LED Loudspeaker microSD card Power supply (5 V DC / 2 A) RJ45 adapter (female) for LAN connection...
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Page 10: Wi-Fi Outdoor Camera
English 2.2. Wi-Fi outdoor camera Front IR LEDs Lens Light sensor Microphone... - Page 11 English Rear Antenna connection (RP-SMA) RJ45 adapter (female) for LAN connection microSD card Power supply (5 V DC / 2 A) Power LED Reset button...
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Page 12: Mounting/Installation
English 3. Mounting/installation ATTENTION! The camera must be disconnected from the power supply during installation. Installation location The camera is suitable for outdoor use. Do not place the camera in the direct vicinity of heaters, stoves, other heat sources or under direct sunlight. -
Page 13: Wi-Fi Pan/Tilt Outdoor Camera (Surface-Mounted)
English • Connect the power cable and LAN cable (optional when using Wi-Fi) to the camera connections. • Feed the cables into the wall. The connections can optionally also be stowed in the bracket. • Place the camera and bracket completely on the wall plate and screw the elements to the underside of the bracket using the Allen key. -
Page 14: Wi-Fi Outdoor Camera (Flush-Mounted)
English • Place the camera and bracket completely on the wall plate and screw the elements to the underside of the bracket using the Allen key. • Use a commercially available weatherproof installation box (width and height min. 105 mm, depth min. 35 mm) for waterproof installation. -
Page 15: W-Fi Outdoor Camera (Surface-Mounted)
English • Fix the wall plate of the bracket in place with the screws provided. • Insert the ball joint and fit the cover. • The fixing ring is then screwed on slightly. • The recess on the outer surround of the ball joint must always point downwards. - Page 16 English • Now align the camera to the roughly desired coverage area and tighten the fixing ring. • Place the antenna on the connection and screw it tight. • Use a commercially available weatherproof installation box (width and height min. 105 mm, depth min.
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Page 17: Restoring Factory Settings
English 3.5 Restoring factory settings 3.5.1 PPIC52520 If there are difficulties during set-up or if you have forgotten the access details (security code or admin password), reset the camera to the factory settings: Open the cover on the side of the camera using an Allen key and press the reset button for at least 3 seconds using a thin object (e.g. -
Page 18: Installation Instructions For Wi-Fi Operation
Note You can obtain information about compatible Wi-Fi repeaters from your network operator or the manufacturer of your router. ABUS Security Center GmbH & Co. KG will not make any recommendations for Wi-Fi repeaters. Pay close attention to the installation recommendations for the Wi-Fi repeater. Ideally, it should be positioned between the router and the camera. -
Page 19: Installation Location
English 3.8 Installation location The camera with protection class IP66 is suitable for outdoor use. Programming in the app is described in 5. App2Cam Plus: First access. For external access to the camera, you need a router with internet access. Note Place the camera so that it is not hidden by objects. - Page 20 English outline of a person can also be detected as a person. An example could be a flag moving in the wind, in which case it could be recognised as a person in a raincoat. To exclude areas that are particularly susceptible to interference from detection, you can set a hidden zone (RONI –...
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Page 21: App2Cam Plus: First Access
English 5. App2Cam Plus: First access 5.1 System requirements Please note the following points to ensure easy start-up: • 2.4 or 5GHz Wi-Fi network with password and encryption. • The location service of the mobile device must be activated for network integration. •... -
Page 22: App2Cam Plus: Compatibility
English 5.3 App2Cam Plus: Compatibility The App2Cam Plus is compatible with the following devices: • PPIC90000 / PPIC90010 / PPIC90200 • PPIC32020 / PPIC32520 / PPIC34520 • PPIC35520 / PPIC36520 • PPIC42520 / PPIC44520 • PPIC46520 • PPIC52520 / PPIC54520 •... -
Page 23: Setting Up The Camera
English Setting up the camera 5.4.1 Bluetooth setup Start App2Cam Plus and select "Add new device" to start the start-up process. Option 1: Scan the QR code located in the camera base or on the back. Option 2: Tap on the "Add camera manually" button and then select your camera model from the list. - Page 24 English Select "Setup via Bluetooth". If not already done: activate Bluetooth in the settings of your mobile device. Then tap on "Next". Now supply the camera with power, if not already done, and wait 2 minutes until the status LED of the camera (behind the lower cover) flashes 2x briefly and 1x long.
- Page 25 English Select your camera by its identification number. You will find the identification number (DID) enclosed in the packaging. Alternatively, in the camera base, below the QR code. Then tap on "Next". Select your home network/Wi-Fi in which you want to permanently operate the camera. Then tap on "Next".
- Page 26 English 10. Now assign a security code or admin password. These must be identical when setting up via Bluetooth. Then tap on "Next". The admin password can be changed in the camera settings after installation. 11. The camera will now restart. This can take up to 60 seconds. Note For the best possible camera experience, we recommend that you always operate the camera with the latest firmware.
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Page 27: Setup With A Network Cable (Optional)
English 5.4.2 Setup with a network cable (optional) Start the App2Cam Plus and select "Add new device/Add new camera" to start the set-up process. Option 1: Scan the QR code located in the camera base or on the back. Option 2: Tap on the "Add device manually / Add camera manually" button and then select your camera model from the list. - Page 28 English Select your camera by its identification number. You will find the identification number (DID) enclosed in the packaging. Alternatively in the camera base or on the back, below the QR code. Then tap on "Next". Assign a camera name. Now assign a security code or admin password.
- Page 29 English Start-up via app is now complete. The app now shows the camera overview with a first preview image of the security camera. Tap the Play icon in the preview image to display the first live image. In rare cases, e.g. if the reception is too poor, the app displays the "no connection"...
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Page 30: Adding Cameras That Have Already Been Set Up
English 5.4.3 Adding cameras that have already been set up To set up a camera that is already connected to the network, please proceed as follows. Open the app and click on "+ Add new camera" to add a camera, then click on "Add connected device". Enter a name for your camera. -
Page 31: App2Cam Plus: Overview
English App2Cam Plus: Overview Note Please note that some of the functions explained or shown in these instructions may not be compatible with older generation cameras, or the camera functions may be different due to differences in the hardware. Note The screenshots and icons shown here are from the iOS app. -
Page 32: Camera Overview
English 5.5.1 Camera overview Set up new camera/Add camera Camera activated (motion detection active) Activation of the 4-fold view Connection update Update the connections to the cameras 5.5.2 Recording menu Delete all recordings Camera selection Select period Display bar chart Filters... -
Page 33: Info/App Settings
Rate our app and send us your suggestions for improvement. You can find more information about the app and your device in the Quick Instructions Guide, at support.abus-sc.com, on the ABUS YouTube channel, or at abus.com. Enable/disable hardware decoding Hardware decoding is available for use on Android. Some Android devices Video acceleration have special hardware features that optimise decoding of video streams. -
Page 34: App2Cam Plus: Live View
English App2Cam Plus: Live view In the live view, a variety of different functions are available to you, depending on the camera model. The functions are additionally available in landscape mode. Click on the preview image of the camera to go to the live view. -
Page 35: Ppic52520(B) / Ppic54520(B) Live View Functions
English 5.6.1 PPIC52520(B) / PPIC54520(B) Live View functions Take snapshot Activate/deactivate audio output Intercom function (press symbol continuously) Start manual recording Open pan/tilt menu Activate/deactivate siren Motion alarm Motion alarm Alarm is active Alarm is deactivated The camera records when movements are The camera displays a live view but does not detected and sends notifications (push or carry out any other actions when motion is... -
Page 36: Camera Indicators
English 5.6.2 Camera indicators Camera name You can change the name of the camera in the advanced settings. 5.6.3 Stream indicators Display of the current stream resolution Full HD Display of the current connection status Direct: The Peer2Peer Server was able to set up a direct connection between your Direct end device and the camera. -
Page 37: App2Cam Plus: Recording Menu
English App2Cam Plus: Recording menu 5.7.1 Recording menu Tap the Recordings icon in the camera overview to open the event list. In the event list you can set a start and end time; click on the date selection for this. With this filter, the app will show you all recorded events in this period. -
Page 38: Recording Menu Functions
English 5.7.2 Recording menu functions Delete all recordings Camera selection Select period Display bar chart Filters *Note The recordings cannot be accessed during a recording. -
Page 39: Playback
English Playback Depending on the camera model, various functions are available to you for event playback. Landscape mode shows a full view without functions. The results usually need a short buffer time until the event can be played back. Note When events are played back, the event is automatically downloaded to your mobile device. -
Page 40: Download & Forwarding
English 5.8.2 Download & forwarding To download a file to your smartphone, click on the Download icon. The file is now downloaded and is subsequently displayed in red in the recording list. You can share the file by clicking on the Share icon. Note The downloaded data is stored differently on the iOS and Android operating systems. -
Page 41: Camera Settings
English Camera settings 5.9.1 Opening camera settings To open the camera settings, click on the bottom button in the live view. Use the admin password that you assigned during the initial installation. Note The admin password is a functional password and not a security password and is intended to help you to provide other people with a live view and notifications from the cameras while protecting the advanced settings. -
Page 42: Automatic Login
English 5.9.3 Automatic Login When entering the admin password, you can use the "Save admin password" button to save the admin password on your device so that you do not have to enter it the next time you open the advanced settings on your device. -
Page 43: Motion Detection Settings
English 5.9.5 Motion detection settings Motion detection settings Click on the Motion Detection button to make settings for this. Click on Intelligent Image Analysis for further settings. If "Off" is selected, there is no motion detection. The changes in the settings are applied only after exiting the menu. - Page 44 English The reliability of object detection depends on local factors. In various situations, false alarms may nevertheless occur. Environmental influences such as rain, snow, insects or dirt can have a negative effect on the results. Detection areas The detection areas describe the areas in which the intelligent object recognition function searches for persons, vehicles or animals.
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Page 45: Schedule Settings
English 5.9.6 Schedule settings Activation/deactivation Click on the Schedule for Motion schedule Detection button to store schedules. Schedule settings Tap the plus sign to add a schedule. Separate activations are created for the start time and end time. Select the start time and assign a schedule name for it. -
Page 46: Privacy Zone Masking
English 5.9.7 Privacy zone masking Privacy mask Click on the Privacy Zone Masking button to make settings for this. A preview of the live image and the privacy zone that has been set up are displayed here. Privacy masks are drawn directly in the preview area. - Page 47 English Change security code The security code is used to set up the camera in the app. The default code is "123456" and must be changed during initial installation. If you have forgotten your security code, you can reset the camera by pressing the reset button for approx.
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Page 48: Wi-Fi Settings
English 5.9.9 Wi-Fi settings Wi-Fi settings In the Wi-Fi settings, you can select the desired network to which the camera is to be connected. When the menu item is selected, all networks in the vicinity are displayed. Select your network and enter your Wi-Fi password. -
Page 49: Video Settings
English 5.9.10 Video settings Video settings Make the video settings for your camera here. The changes in the settings are applied only after exiting the menu. Video quality Here you have the option to change the resolution for the live view. With a lower resolution, you can get a smoother picture when accessing externally, but less picture detail is... - Page 50 English Improve night vision Here you can adjust the brightness of the night image if you have deactivated the white light LED. In this case, the night image is displayed in black and white. A higher level will brighten the image more, a lower level less.
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Page 51: Siren Settings
English 5.9.11 Siren settings Siren settings Make the siren settings here. (PPIC52520 / PPIC52520B The changes in the settings are applied only) only after exiting the menu. Volume Change the volume of the integrated siren here. (PPIC52520 / PPIC52520B only) Duration Change the duration of the integrated siren. -
Page 52: Notification Settings
English 5.9.12 Notification settings Activate PUSH notification/ Activate notifications to receive PUSH Notification language messages on your smartphone when motion is detected. You have the option to change the language of the notification under Notification language. Please note that only the language of the PUSH notifications will be changed. - Page 53 English Username: Enter the sender email address here. e.g. xxx@test.com Password: Enter the sender email password here. Recipient: Enter the recipient's email address here. e.g. xxxx123@test.com Save the settings with OK. When exiting the advanced settings, press "Confirm". Only then will the email settings be applied.
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Page 54: Storage Settings
English 5.9.13 Storage settings Storage settings Make settings for storage here. Record without audio Activate function save recordings without audio. It is possible to activate audio during the live view. Ring memory function There are several ways to overwrite the events on the SD card. -
Page 55: Device Settings
English 5.9.14 Device settings Device settings Make the device settings for your camera here. The changes in the settings are applied only after exiting the menu. Camera name Change the camera name here. The name is displayed in the timestamp in the live view as well as in the push notifications. -
Page 56: Device Information
English Check for firmware update You can search for the latest firmware updates by selecting the "Check for firmware update" menu item. Please note that a microSD card is required for this. The firmware update is downloaded in the background and saved on the microSD card. -
Page 57: Updating Firmware
English 6. Updating firmware There are two different ways to update your camera’s firmware. Please note that with both methods, the settings of the camera are still retained, so you do not have to set them again. Please note that a microSD card is required for both variants. It takes approx. -
Page 58: Current Firmware Version
English Option 2: If you do not want to wait for the 6-hour interval, you can also have the camera actively search for a newer firmware. To do this, press the menu item "Check now for firmware updates" in the Advanced settings. -
Page 59: Troubleshooting Tips
English 7. Troubleshooting tips Camera image is not displayed Check the signal strength of the camera in the camera settings. Is the camera connected? Is there an internet connection? Is the camera supplied with power? Push notifications are not received Is the camera's motion detection function deactivated? Also check the schedules. -
Page 60: Open Source Licence Notes
The open source licences take precedence over all other licence conditions and contractual agreements with ABUS in respect of the corresponding OSS software components contained in the product.
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