KCM-5511 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.
KCM-5511 Hardware User’s Manual 1. Introduction Package Contents KCM-5511 Terminal Blocks for Power, DI/O and Serial Port Warranty Card www.acti.com...
KCM-5511 Hardware User’s Manual Features and Benefits This is a cutting edge network video surveillance camera. It can capture, compress and transmit real time video in excellent quality (15 FPS 2 Megapixel, 1920 x 1080). This camera is your best choice to build an intelligent IP surveillance system.
KCM-5511 Hardware User’s Manual Powerful Bundled Surveillance Software To extend the capabilities of the IP Box Camera series, a powerful surveillance program is included in the package for free. Users can easily use an existing PC as a digital video recorder.
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KCM-5511 Hardware User’s Manual Servicing Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Damage Requiring service Disconnect this video product from the power supply immediately and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions.
KCM-5511 Hardware User’s Manual Physical description 1) Micro SD / Micro SDHC Card Slot* Insert your Micro SD card here for local recording on camera 2) Power LED This LED light will indicate current camera status. 3) Audio Input / Output...
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KCM-5511 Hardware User’s Manual Pin Number RS422 RS485 N.C. N.C, 6) Reset Button Step 1: Switch off IP device by disconnecting the power cable 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.
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KCM-5511 Hardware User’s Manual • 1 Transistor Outputs - 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. Connect DO1 and DO2 to their closest 12V pin to activate.
KCM-5511 Hardware User’s Manual Preparing for Installation Remove the back cover by unscrewing the four attachments. How to Do the Waterproof Installation The following installation procedure makes the camera be water-resistant even for the situations where the camera can easily be flooded by pouring rain.
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KCM-5511 Hardware User’s Manual 3. Two pieces from the conduit gland set will be attached to flex conduit first. 4. The third piece goes through the back side cover of the camera. 5. The fourth piece (locking nut) is used to lock the gland firmly from the inside of the back side cover.
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KCM-5511 Hardware User’s Manual 7. Connect the flex conduit to the back side cover of the camera. 8. Tighten the domed sealing nut. 9. Plug the network cable into the camera’s RJ-45 connector before closing the back side of the camera. If you are not using PoE and need an additional power cord then please connect it at this stage, too.
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KCM-5511 Hardware User’s Manual 11. Finally, the box camera with properly mounted flex conduit as well as with proper outdoor bracket would look like this. www.acti.com...
KCM-5511 Hardware User’s Manual Basic Connections Follow the procedures below to connect the IP device to the respective apparatuses. If you have a PoE(Power over Ethernet) supported switch or injector: 1) Connect your IP Box Camera to the Switch / Injector by CAT5 or CAT6 cables with RJ45 connector.
KCM-5511 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 Box Cam into the network and your IP device will acquire network address by itself.
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KCM-5511 Hardware User’s Manual Please set the settings as below. IP address: 192.168. 0.xxx Subnet mask: 255.255.255. (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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KCM-5511 Hardware User’s Manual If you are using a single camera, this is enough to access the device. If you are using multiple devices, you need to change the current device to another unused IP address, so that when the next device is connected to the network, no two devices use the same IP.
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KCM-5511 Hardware User’s Manual 10. Click “Apply” 11. Please go to System -> Save & Reboot, and click “Apply”. Internet Explorer will close after a few seconds. This is normal. 12. Wait for 30 seconds, and open IE again to connect to the IP.
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