Predator Installation Manual V2.3.00.29.3 Page 3 1 Quick Start Guide Predator ‘Coastal’ installations. This is meant as a quick installation guide to help the installation process, for more information For ‘Coastal’ Painted Cameras - Please Note The Following: • Where 360-Vision Technology camera units are installed at or near coastal areas •...
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Browser Connection possible via Safari, Firefox, MS Edge and IE – 1 second video update is standard via browsers – For real time video on setup, please use dedicated stand-alone apps • Default Predator settings set to ‘enhanced low light’ with Aperture set to 10 and Exposure Offset set to +10dB. •...
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Predator Installation Manual V2.3.00.29.3 Page 5 • Please Note Default ‘Night Illumination’ is set to ‘None’ if you require the IR Lamps to come on when the camera switches to mono this setting will need to be changed to ‘IR’...
Predator Installation Manual V2.3.00.29.3 Page 6 2 Photo-Biological Safety Lighting options • IR, IRWL • The lighting options listed above fulfil the requirements for photo-biological safety according to IEC/EN 62471 (Risk Group 1) • Avoid prolonged eye exposure, do not stare at operating lamp Lighting option •...
Predator Installation Manual V2.3.00.29.3 Page 7 3 Quick Start Guide Secure By Default Browse to the default web page 192.168.1.187 using a web browser with a cleared cache, then enter a username and an 8-digit password then repeat the password, click login:- A very weak password option will then give the option to proceed by selecting ‘NO’...
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Predator Installation Manual V2.3.00.29.3 Page 8 On the ‘Basic Setup’ screen put a tick in the ‘Full Setup’ box and click OK:- Then select ‘Yes’ to enable the full setup:- A full camera browser page will then load with all the tab options to the left, no live video will be displayed until the next step.
6. 360 Vision Technology Limited accept no liability for any damage caused by incorrect or improper installation. 7. To prevent risk of injury caused by the Predator or mounting options becoming detached, fit a suitable safety chain or lanyard.
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9mm (x4) ON 101.6mm PCD Weight 6kg MOUNTING BASE 01 280621 FIRST ISS VIEW ON BOTTOM FACE ISS DATE REFEREN Predator HMA with large lamps SCALE: SHEET: MATERIAL: FINISH: NAME: DATE : DESCRIPTION THIS DRAWING AND ALL COPIES ARE 0.167...
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9mm (x4) ON 101.6mm PCD Weight 6.5kg MOUNTING BASE 01 280621 FIRST ISSUE VIEW ON BOTTOM FACE ISS DATE REFERENC Predator HMA with dual small lamps SCALE: SHEET: MATERIAL: FINISH: NAME: DATE : DESCRIPTION THIS DRAWING AND ALL COPIES ARE 0.167...
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Predator Installation Manual V2.3.00.29.3 Page 13 Predator with dual small lamps and a thermal core 24mm 10mm (x4) ON MOUNTING BASE 101.6mm PCD 460mm PAN SWEEP SCALE 0.3 VIEW ON BOTTOM FACE 250mm 125mm TILT SWEEP SCALE 0.3 Weight 8kg...
It is important that the water should not be allowed to pool around the connector, as this will increase the risk of contamination and corrosion which may cause poor connections. The connector on the base of the Predator ULTRA is rated IP68, when it is correctly connected and the locking ring is tight.
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PRED-PSU-SM_HDProv5 Use pre-made cable PRED-3M, PRED-10m, PRED-25m or PRED-40m to connect to the Predator camera. This PSU is compatible with the following products: HD/IP PREDATOR NON-HMA SAFETY: Isolate mains supply while installing. FIXING: Securely fix the PSU with suitable fixings.
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PRED-PSU-SM_AProv5 Use pre-made cable PRED-3M, PRED-10m, PRED-25m or PRED-40m to connect to the Predator camera. This PSU is compatible with the following products: ANALOGUE PREDATOR NON-HMA SAFETY: Isolate mains supply while installing. FIXING: Securely fix the PSU with suitable fixings.
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0VDC (-) Enclosure Dimensions MAINS input 255 x 180 x 100mm 100 - 240VAC PRED-PSU-SM-HMA_v6 This PSU is compatible with the following products: PREDATOR with HMA MAINS FUSE MAINS FUSE = 2AT SAFETY: Isolate mains supply while installing. FIXING: Securely fix the PSU with suitable fixings.
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Predator. be connected. FUSES PRED-XALARM-PSU-SM-HD FUSE 1 = 4AT FUSE 2 = 1AT This PSU is compatible with the following products: HD/IP PREDATOR WITH ALARMS FUSE 3 = 2AT FUSE 4 = N/A SAFETY: Isolate mains supply while installing. FIXING: Securely fix the PSU with suitable fixings.
When all alarms inputs are inactive the alarm timer starts. After the timer expires, the Alarm PCB sends a command to the Predator to end the ‘alarm mode’ and the Predator will return to the status position and action that had been saved when first alarm became active.
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Predator Installation Manual V2.3.00.29.3 Page 21 Dil Switch Settings Address 1 to 128 range See below Dil Switch Settings Normally Open Contacts Normally Closed Contacts (un-used inputs must be connected to common) RS485 Address Settings Switch is shown as white.
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Predator Installation Manual V2.3.00.29.3 Page 22 CON4 Settings CON4 Protocol Settings 360 Vision Off Off Off Off Pelco D 9600 baud On Off Off Off Pelco D 4800 baud Off On Off Off Pelco D 2400 baud On On Off Off...
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Use pre-made cable 100 - 240VAC PRED-3M, PRED-10m, PRED-25m or PRED-40m to connect to Predator. This PSU is compatible with the following products: HD/IP PREDATOR NON-HMA WITH WASHER SAFETY: Isolate mains supply while installing. FIXING: Securely fix the PSU with suitable fixings.
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255 x 180 x 100mm MAINS input 100 - 240VAC MAINS FUSE = 2.5AF PRED-POE-PSU_V5 This PSU is compatible with the following products: POE HD/IP PREDATOR SAFETY: Isolate mains supply while installing. FIXING: Securely fix the PSU with suitable fixings.
The PVC tube should weave through the two slots in the bracket to provide strain relief. Cable ties can be used to secure the tube so that it is clear of the Predator’s rotating body. Take care that the cable ties do not cause excessive restriction of the tube.
Page 26 9 Connections to Predator with HMA When the HMA (Hinged Mount Adaptor) is fitted to the Predator, the ‘Predator Composite Cable’ is not used. Connections between the power supply and Predator use conventional cables as detailed below. 36VDC Power connections between Predator PSU and Predator that is fitted with HMA...
Note: No longer supports AC power. RS485 Connection (If fitted). Use CON7 to connect the RS485 twisted pair data. Washer Connection. Use CON6 to connect washer signal to Predator washer PSU (PCB-000-0240-xx) CON 9 Ethernet Connections Connect Ethernet cable to HD HMA Predator connection board using a RJ45 connector (CON4).
Install the software (Predator-issued-120521-1-installer.exe) on the laptop being used. Connect the RS485 end of the cable fitted with a 3 way connector to the Predator RS485. Run the utility on the laptop and then connect the USB end of the cable into the laptop. The utility will then search for new comms ports and then will look for the camera across all baud rates used.
Define Tour A tour of presets is stored in the Predator as a list of tour points. Each tour point consists of a preset number, the dwell time for which the Predator will pause and the speed parameter that will be used to seek the preset.
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• White When Alarm - Set if white lights are to be used if an alarm is triggered. This feature works with 360 Standalone alarm-card or 360 Vision Matrix only. • White Timeout - Use if a white light timer is required. Default is on.
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Predator Installation Manual V2.3.00.29.3 Page 33 Set-Up • Auto Flip - Use this option to set how the camera behaves when full tilt down is reached. Semi - Requires a second tilt down command when at full tilt down to spin camera 180°.
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Factory Reset - This will reboot the camera and all the settings will be lost. • Predator Software Version - This shows the software version of the camera. Privacy Zone Menu Can be used to obscure a scene within an image e.g. private residence. Move the camera to the position required for the privacy zone before going into the camera OSD.
360 Event 9001 TCP 15 Connecting to the Predator Type in the IP address of the Predator into the address bar of a web browser. The web page of the camera will then appear. Predator Web Page Login screen See Secure By Design setup (See page 7 for initial set-up).
Predator Installation Manual V2.3.00.29.3 Page 38 There are six main tabs on the left of the web page/screen. 1 Live View 2 Settings 3 Add/Edit Users 4 Maintenance 5 Browser 6 Logout 15.1 Live View 15.1.1 Live Video The Live Video page offers options to:- •...
15.1.3 Recording Browser Only available on Edge Recording Predator Recording browser web page offers access to files loaded onto the storage device. This includes recordings which can be filtered to show specific requirements.
Predator Installation Manual V2.3.00.29.3 Page 41 15.2 Settings 15.2.1 Video The Video page,offers options to setup:- • Camera - Add or edit the camera name. • CODEC - Choose which compression format, the stream will use. • Resolution - Set what resolution the stream will use.
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If the receivers of the video streams are suitable for using ‘multicast’ and the video streams will all have the same format, then it may be possible to use ‘multicast’. In this mode, the CODEC in the Predator chooses a ‘new UDP address’...
Predator Installation Manual V2.3.00.29.3 Page 44 15.2.3 Advanced Features The Advanced Features page, offers options to:- • Camera - Cannot be edited, shows label/name given to the camera. (See section Video - Camera - page 41). A ‘Preset’ is a stored view. When a preset is defined, it will store the pan, tilt, zoom, focus and iris positions. Use the up, down left and right buttons to move the camera to the desired position and then use the zoom buttons to set the image as required.
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Preset Tour A tour of presets is stored in the Predator as a list of tour points. Each tour point consists of a preset number, the dwell time for which the Predator will pause and the speed parameter that will be used to seek the preset.
Auto Focus/Iris on PTZ - Auto focus/iris will activate when PTZ is used, can be switched off. Default is • Fast Shutter - Select fast shutter if using the Predator camera on a ANPR system. Default is off. (See page 59 for table of options).
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Predator . The maximum amount of picture stability is achieved for all zoom settings. The part of the picture that is wasted reduces the resolution of the viewed picture when the camera is set to 1080P and steady shot is selected.
Auto Dimming - When selected the camera will reduce the lamp power, when looking in scenes where there is to much light. OK to program the new settings into the Predator . Cancel to abandon the changes to the settings.
• Time Zone Time Zone - Select time zone to suit the location of the camera/system. • OK to program the new settings into the Predator . Cancel to abandon the changes to the settings. 15.2.6 Network • Camera - Cannot be edited, shows label/name given to the camera.
Predator Installation Manual V2.3.00.29.3 Page 51 15.2.7 Interfaces Camera - Cannot be edited, shows label/name given to the camera. • (See section Video - Camera - page 41). Auxiliary Functions Allows the camera to be configured to use ONVIF Auxiliary commands.
Care must be taken, when changing the admin password. Under Secure by Default specification, there is no facility to reset a forgotten admin password. If password is forgotten, the only solution is return to 360 Vision Technology. Please remember password used.
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The Predator camera will re-boot once the update has been performed. DO NOT interfere with this process as it may stop the camera from working. Contact 360 Vision Technical Support for the link to the update application & codec update files. Update Screen OK to apply the new settings into the Predator.
Predator from the network and control it locally using a network connection to a laptop so that the IP address can be set to a suitable setting before the Predator is reconnected to the main network.
When the Predator is installed in areas where there is a high risk of damage from birds or their droppings, additional precautions and measures should be used to keep the birds away from the Predator e.g. fit anti-bird spikes.
Predator should be handled with care and must not be dropped. When Predator are inside the transit packaging which is used for despatch from the factory, they should not be stacked to a height of more than two Predator. When Predator are being stored before installation they should be kept in the transit packaging and located in a dry indoor environment preferably between 1°C and 35°C which is dry and dust free.
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