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Foreword General This manual introduces the installation and operations of explosion-proof camera (hereinafter referred to as "the Camera"). Model DH-IPC-HDEW series Safety Instructions The following signal words might appear in the manual. Signal Words Meaning Indicates a medium or low potential hazard which, if not avoided, could result in slight or moderate injury.
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Quick Start Guide About the Manual The manual is for reference only. Slight differences might be found between the manual and the ● product. We are not liable for losses incurred due to operating the product in ways that are not in ●...
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Quick Start Guide Important Safeguards and Warnings The manual will help you to use the Camera properly. Read the manual carefully before using the Camera, and keep it well for future reference. Avoid heavy stress, violent vibration, and water splash during transportation, storage, and ●...
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Quick Start Guide Do not connect several cameras to one power adapter; otherwise it might result in overheat or ● fire if it exceeds the rated load. If there is any smoke, disgusting smell, or noise from the Camera, power off the Camera and ●...
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Quick Start Guide Table of Contents Foreword................................I Important Safeguards and Warnings......................III 1 Overview................................1 1.1 Introduction............................1 1.2 Naming Rule............................1 1.3 Application............................. 2 1.4 Mechanical Structure..........................3 1.4.1 Mechanical Specification......................3 1.4.2 Explosion-proof Structure......................3 1.5 Electric Specification..........................4 1.6 Environment Requirements........................4 1.7 Repair and Maintenance........................
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Quick Start Guide 5 Troubleshooting............................26 Appendix 1 Thunder-Poof and Surge Protection..................27 Appendix 2 RS-485 Cable..........................29 Appendix 2.1 Basic Features........................29 Appendix 2.2 Common Issues in Use....................... 29 Appendix 2.3 FAQ on RS-485 Cable......................30 Appendix 3 Wire Gauge Reference Sheet..................... 31 Appendix 4 Security Commitment and Recommendation................32...
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Quick Start Guide 1 Overview 1.1 Introduction As a new generation of explosion-proof monitoring device, the Camera uses more advanced manufacturing technology, so that the quality, performance and appearance outperform the competitors. It adopts new design in structure and the engineering construction is simple. Moreover, the installation will not affect the overall aesthetic look of the monitoring site.
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Quick Start Guide Model Description IPC-HDEW8241RN-Z General 2MP Camera (NTSC standard) DH-IPC-HDEW8841R-Z Dahua 8MP Camera IPC-HDEW8841R-Z General 8MP Camera DH-IPC-HDEW8841RP-Z Dahua 8MP Camera (PAL standard) IPC-HDEW8841RP-Z General 8MP Camera (PAL standard) DH-IPC-HDEW8841RN-Z Dahua 8MP Camera (NTSC standard) IPC-HDEW8841RN-Z General 8MP Camera (NTSC standard) IPC-HDEW8441R-Z-27135-316 General 4MP Camera (Model for Eastern Europe) General 4MP Camera (Model for Eastern Europe...
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Quick Start Guide Figure 1-3 Explosion proof sign information (2) Suitable for area 1&2 with explosive gas (IIA, IIB, IIC), and area 21 & 22 with explosive dust (IIIA, IIIB, IIIC). Do not open the camera when power is on or under the environment with explosive gas. 1.4 Mechanical Structure 1.4.1 Mechanical Specification Table 1-1 Mechanical specification...
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Quick Start Guide The observation window is made of tempered glass, and it has passed impulse test and thermal ● shock test. (IP) degree of protection of enclosure: IP68 (1 m/1 h). ● The Camera adopts gland packings to lead the cable in, which makes the cable fully compressed ●...
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Quick Start Guide 1. End user shall comply with the manufacture’s User manual to minimize the risk from electrostatic discharge: Conductors and live parts are prohibited from contacting the non- metallic enclosure during normal operation of the equipment. Use insulators to contact non- metallic enclosures during maintenance.
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Quick Start Guide 1.7 Repair and Maintenance 1.7.1 Notes to Maintenance Equipment maintenance units or individuals must have relevant explosion-proof qualifications ● and should understand the requirements of national regulations and standards related to maintenance work. You should understand whether the repair unit meets related conditions, especially the ●...
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Quick Start Guide 2 Installation Preparation 2.1 Packing List After unpacking, check whether there is obvious damage to the appearance, and check whether the accessories are complete against the packing list. If everything is fine, you can start to install the Camera.
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Quick Start Guide 2.2 Dimensions The following figure is for reference only, and the actual product shall prevail. Figure 2-3 Dimensions (mm [inch]) 2.3 Cable Connection 2.3.1 Cable Description When delivered out of factory, the Camera is connected with a composite cable. The cable threads out from the outlet hole at the Camera rear, and it is 8 m by default.
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Quick Start Guide Port name Description Inputs 12 VDC power. Be sure to supply power as instructed in the manual. 12 VDC power input Device abnormity or damage might occur if power is not supplied correctly. Connects to sound pickups to receive audio signal, or connect to speaker to output audio signal.
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Quick Start Guide Figure 2-5 Alarm input Step 2 Connect alarm output device to the alarm output end of the I/O port. The alarm output is open-drain output, which works in the following modes. Mode A: Level application. Alarm outputs high and low level, and the alarm outlet is ●...
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Quick Start Guide Figure 2-7 Installation of explosion-proof flexible tube (1) Table 2-4 Flexible tube installation (1) Description Explosion-proof flexible tube Ex certified compression nut Outlet hole Step 2 Tighten the thread connector and then the explosion flexible tube. Figure 2-8 Installation of explosion-proof flexible tube (2) Table 2-5 Flexible tube installation (2) Description Explosion-proof flexible tube...
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Quick Start Guide Figure 2-9 External grounding mark Figure 2-10 Internal grounding mark 2.4 Cable Preparation Select the cables depending on the transmission distance. RS-485 cable requirement: When using the 0.56 mm (24 AWG) twisted-pair line, depending on different baud rates, the theoretical maximum transmission distance are different. For details, see Table 2-6 .
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Quick Start Guide The maximum transmission distance will be reduced in the following conditions: When thinner communication cables are used; the Camera is used in places with intense electromagnetic interference; too many devices are connected to the RS-485 cable.
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Quick Start Guide 3 Device Installation Equipment maintenance units or individuals must have relevant explosion-proof qualifications ● and should understand the requirements of national regulations and standards related to maintenance work. Make sure that the power is off when you connect the cables, install or uninstall the Camera. ●...
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Quick Start Guide Figure 3-2 Wall mount bracket (mm [inch]) 3.1.2 Precautions before Installation Use the power supply specified in "1.5 Electric Specification". ● Always use the Camera under the air pressure, operating temperature and operating humidity ● specified in "1.6 Environment Requirements". Explosion-proof cameras are special.
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Quick Start Guide 3.2 Installation Method Figure 3-3 Installation method 3.3 (Optional) Installing SD Card SD card slot is available on select models. ● Disconnect the power before installing or removing the SD card. ● Do not open the cover for more than 30 min to avoid spray in cameras. ●...
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Quick Start Guide Figure 3-4 Installing SD card 3.4 Installation Procedure 3.4.1 Wall Mount Procedure Step 1 Fix the wall mount bracket on the wall through 4 expansion screws.
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Quick Start Guide Figure 3-5 Install the wall mount bracket Step 2 Use 3 M6×14 inner hexagon screws and nuts to fix the universal joint on the bracket. Figure 3-6 Install the universal joint Step 3 Connect the cables among the Camera, bracket, flexible tube, and control cabinet.
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Quick Start Guide Figure 3-7 Cable layout For the details of connecting explosion-proof flexible tube, see "2.3.3 Connecting the Explosion-Proof Flexible Tube". For the cable connection, see "2.3.1 Cable Description". Make sure that the installation surface can withstand at least three times the combined weight of the bracket and the device to be installed.
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Quick Start Guide Description 3-M6 inner hexagon screws Explosion-proof camera Explosion-proof flexible tube 4 screws used to fix the bracket on the wall Explosion-proof flexible box Explosion-proof stuffing box Explosion-proof flexible tube Galvanized steel pipe connected to the terminal 3.4.2 Ceiling Mount Procedure Step 1 Fix the explosion-proof camera on the wall through 3 expansion screws.
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Quick Start Guide Figure 3-9 Ceiling mount Use the wet cloth to clean the transparent cover. The transparent cover has a potential electrostatic charge hazard. 3.4.3 Adjusting Lens Angle Figure 3-10 Adjusting Lens Angle...
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Quick Start Guide 4 Network Configuration Device initialization and IP setting can be finished with the ConfigTool or on web interface. For more information, see the Web Operation Manual. Device initialization is available on select models, and it is required at first-time use and after ●...
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Quick Start Guide Step 6 Select the devices that need initialization, and then click Initialize. Figure 4-2 Password setting Step 7 Set and confirm the password of the devices, then enter a valid email address, and then click Next. The final setting interface is displayed. Password can be modified or reset in System Settings.
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Quick Start Guide Select the devices whose IP addresses need to be modified, and then click Modify IP. Step 2 Figure 4-3 Modify IP address Step 3 Select Static mode, and then enter start IP, subnet mask, and gateway. IP addresses of multiple devices will be set to the same if you select the Same IP ●...
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Quick Start Guide 5 Troubleshooting For the malfunctions, possible reasons and solutions, see Table 5-1 . Table 5-1 Troubleshooting Malfunction Possible Reason Solution If the red LED light on power board is off: Check whether the power supply is connected, and make sure that the The power supply is not socket body is in good contact.
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Quick Start Guide Appendix 1 Thunder-Poof and Surge Protection Transient voltage suppressor (TVS) is applied to protect the Camera against voltage spikes and overvoltage below 2 KV (cable to ground) and 1 KV (cable to cable). However, it is still necessary to do operations to protect the Camera depending on local electrical safety regulations.
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Quick Start Guide Description Communication lightning conductor. Power supply lightning conductor. Steel tube. Explosion-proof camera: Must be installed in the arc formed by the 60-m circle, the lightning conductor top and the ground. Impedance of the cable connected to the grounding wire should be less than 4 Ω.
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Quick Start Guide Appendix 2 RS-485 Cable Appendix 2.1 Basic Features RS-485 industrial buses are half-duplex communication buses whose characteristic impedance is 120 Ω. Its maximum load is 32 payloads (including controller devices and controlled devices). Appendix 2.2 Common Issues in Use Users tend to connect devices in the way displayed in Appendix Figure 2-1 .
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Quick Start Guide Appendix 2.3 FAQ on RS-485 Cable Appendix Table 2-1Malfunction, possible reason and solution Malfunction Possible Reason Solution Baud rate/address of the host and Modify the baud rate/address of the host Camera are not matched. or Camera to be matched. The Camera can Positive electrode and negative Connect cables to the positive electrode...
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Quick Start Guide Appendix 4 Security Commitment and Recommendation Dahua Vision Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Dahua") attaches great importance to cybersecurity and privacy protection, and continues to invest special funds to comprehensively improve the security awareness and capabilities of Dahua employees and provide adequate security for products.
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Quick Start Guide Service Configuration 1. Enable HTTPS It is recommended that you enable HTTPS to access Web services through secure channels. 2. Encrypted transmission of audio and video If your audio and video data contents are very important or sensitive, we recommend you to use encrypted transmission function in order to reduce the risk of your audio and video data being eavesdropped during transmission.
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Quick Start Guide By viewing logs, you can learn about the IP addresses that attempt to log in to the device and key operations of the logged users. 3. Configure network log Due to the limited storage capacity of devices, the stored log is limited. If you need to save the log for a long time, it is recommended to enable the network log function to ensure that the critical logs are synchronized to the network log server for tracing.
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