TCM-3511 Hardware User’s Manual 0. Precautions Read these instructions You should read all the safety and operating instructions before using this product. Heed all warnings You must adhere to all the warnings on the product and in the instruction manual. Failure to follow the safety instruction given may directly endanger people, cause damage to the system or to other equipment.
TCM-3511 Hardware User’s Manual Features and Benefits This is a cutting-edge digital video surveillance camera. It can compress and transmit real time images with outstanding image quality (18 FPS @ SXGA, 1280x1024) through a standard TCP/IP network. This camera is your best choice to build an intelligent IP surveillance system.
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TCM-3511 Hardware User’s Manual Digital Time Code Embedded The “Digital Time Code Embedded” function records video time in the video stream. Therefore, each image frame is marked with its original recording time. It is very useful when users want to find the video at an exact time or between a certain time intervals.
TCM-3511 Hardware User’s Manual Safety Instructions Don’t use the power supply with other voltages This device is likely to be damaged or damage other equipments / personnel, if you use a power supply with different voltage than the one included with this device. All warranty of this product will be voided in the situations above.
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TCM-3511 Hardware User’s Manual Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine if the video product is in proper operating condition. www.acti.com...
TCM-3511 Hardware User’s Manual Physical description 1) Ethernet Port The IP device connects to the Ethernet via a standard RJ45 connector. Supporting NWAY, this IP device can auto detect the speed of local network segment (10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet). 2) Power Input Connect the power adaptor here if your power input is DC12V.
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TCM-3511 Hardware User’s Manual Step 2: Press and continue to hold the Reset Button (with a sharp tipped object, like a pen.) Step 3: Reconnect the power cable while continuing to hold the reset button. The red Power LED light will flash on for 3 second first, turn off for about 15 seconds, flash on for another second and turn off again.
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TCM-3511 Hardware User’s Manual Digital Input / Output include the following: 1 transistor output - For connecting external devices such as relays and LEDs. Connected devices can be activated by Output buttons on the Live View page or through video management software.
TCM-3511 Hardware User’s Manual Installation Procedure Ceiling Mount Use the drill template, and drill a hole with φ35 on the ceiling Use the mounting plate and choose the correct three screw holes. There are two versions of the mounting plate.
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TCM-3511 Hardware User’s Manual Tighten the plate to ceiling with T4*20 screws (not to use screws other than flat heads). Please make sure the screw is flat on the plate, protruding is incorrect. Connect cables through the hole on the ceiling and plate, or on the side of casing...
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TCM-3511 Hardware User’s Manual Fasten the camera to ceiling by turning clockwise direction Insert the cables (Power/Network/DIO/Audio) through the mounting plate and connect to the camera. Then use the little strap in bundled accessory to fasten the network cable. www.acti.com...
TCM-3511 Hardware User’s Manual Wall Mount Tighten wall mount bracket to the wall by 3 PAN Head Tapping screws 3-PAN HEAD SCREW TAPPING Tighten the plate to wall mount bracket with T4*20 screws (not to use screws other than flat heads), and connect all necessary cables through the hole on the plate and wall mount...
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TCM-3511 Hardware User’s Manual Please make sure the screw is flat on the plate, protruding is incorrect. Note: that there’s a triangle mark on both plate and wall mount kit. Those triangle marks need to be fixed to the same direction.
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TCM-3511 Hardware User’s Manual Insert the cables (power/Network/audio) through the mounting plate and connect to the camera. Then use the little strap in bundled accessory to fasten the network cable. Fasten the camera to wall mount kit by turning clockwise direction...
TCM-3511 Hardware User’s Manual Done Basic Connections Follow the procedures below to connect the IP device to the respective apparatuses. www.acti.com...
TCM-3511 Hardware User’s Manual If you have a PoE(Power over Ethernet) supported switch or injector: 1) Connect your IP Camera to the Switch / Injector by CAT5 or CAT6 cables with RJ45 connector. 2) Connect your Switch / Injector to PC with another CAT5 / CAT6 network cable.
TCM-3511 Hardware User’s Manual 2. Accessing Camera If you have DHCP server / router in your network: Many network server / routers are able to automatically provide IP addresses through DHCP. If you are using such a network, just plug in your computer and IP Camera into the network and your IP device will acquire network address by itself.
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TCM-3511 Hardware User’s Manual Please set the settings as below. IP address: 192.168. 0.xxx Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 (NOTE: xxx should be a number from 1 to 254 except 100, which is used by the IP device. Please also...
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TCM-3511 Hardware User’s Manual 7. After logging in, you will see the video from camera. To go to the main menu, click the ”Setup” button on the top left. If you are using a single camera, this is enough to access the device.
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TCM-3511 Hardware User’s Manual 11. Click “Apply” 12. Please go to Maintain -> Save & Reboot, and click ”Apply”. Internet Explorer will close after a few seconds. This is normal. 13. Wait for 30 seconds, and open IE again to connect to the IP.
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