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Dual. Modular. Unique.
True to the original: The weatherproof, robust successor to our successful MOBOTIX dual camera
features interchangeable sensor modules as well as the latest MOBOTIX system technology. As a
result, it remains totally unique in terms of performance, functionality and design.
HiRes Video Innovations
The German company MOBOTIX AG is known as the leading pioneer in network camera technology and its
decentralized concept has made high-resolution video systems cost efficient.
MOBOTIX AG • D-67722 Langmeil • Tel: +49-6302-9816-103 • Fax: +49-6302-9816-190 • sales@mobotix.com

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  • Page 1 HiRes Video Innovations The German company MOBOTIX AG is known as the leading pioneer in network camera technology and its decentralized concept has made high-resolution video systems cost efficient.
  • Page 2 For more information, visit www.mobotix.com > Seminars. Copyright Information All rights reserved. MOBOTIX , the MX logo, MxControlCenter , MxEasy and MxPEG are trademarks of MOBOTIX AG registered in the European Union, the U.S.A., and other countries. Microsoft , Windows and Windows Server are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.4.12 Mx2wire+ Media Converter 1.4.13 Mounting Interface Boxes Beneath the VarioFlex Wall Mount 1.4.14 Other Accessories MOBOTIX Software 1.5.1 Integrated Camera Software (Firmware) 1.5.2 MxControlCenter 1.5.3 MxEasy 1.5.4 MOBOTIX App © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 4 2.7.2 Power Supply Using a Switch 2.7.3 Power Supply When Connected Directly to a Computer 2.7.4 Power Supply with Power-Over-Ethernet Products 2.7.5 Variable PoE 2.7.6 Camera Startup Sequence © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 5 3.5.2 Formatting the MicroSD Card 3.5.3 Activating Recording 3.5.4 Accessing Data on the MicroSD Card 3.5.5 Deactivating Card Recording 3.5.6 Using a MicroSD Card in a Different MOBOTIX Camera 3.5.7 Limitations on Warranty When Using Flash Storage Media Configuration in the Browser 3.6.1 Overview 3.6.2 General Browser Settings...

  • Page 6: Contents

    MOBOTIX products. § Depending on national laws and the installation location of the M15, the recording of video and sound data may be subject to special documentation or it may be prohibited.
  • Page 7 Never touch the dome or the protective lens covers: Due to the high performance of the M15, the area of the image sensor can get quite hot, especially when the ambient temperature is also high. This does not affect the proper functioning of the camera in any way.
  • Page 8 With the M15, one or two separately available MOBOTIX sensors modules (lens plus sensor board and microphone) that can be replaced at any time are used in the M15 Core basic camera module. Twelve different sensor modules are available for the M15: Six focal lengths from telephoto to hemispheric, each available in day or night versions.
  • Page 9 /144 © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 10: Product Overview

    Caution: MOBOTIX in Use! It is clear from the outset that the M15 is an authentic MOBOTIX camera like its predeces- sor, the M12. It offers special advantages when a security camera looks like the real thing thanks to its unique, striking product design, which has stood for leading video technology and image quality for many years.
  • Page 11 Or even the serial number of a dollar bill from a distance of two meters. One M15 camera is usually all that is required to monitor either an entire room or the four lanes of a gas station. The high degree of image detail not only reduces the number of required cameras, but also minimizes system costs by reducing the wiring complexity, emergency power requirements, and number of recording devices required.
  • Page 12 The day and night lenses in the M15 are positioned exactly parallel to one another. This way, the day lens always covers the same area as the night lens.
  • Page 13 PoE standard IEEE 802.3af. Fast, Simple Installation The MOBOTIX M15 requires just one cable for data and power to connect to a PoE switch and thereby to any expandable Ethernet network.
  • Page 14 M15 Camera Manual: Product Overview Low Power Consumption in Accordance with the PoE Standard (IEEE 802.3af) A M15 uses no more power than its predecessor (typically 4.5 watts), despite the new sensor technology. Adjusting the PoE class via the camera software also enables the use of PoE switches that cannot be operated on all ports with PoE class 3 (up to max.

  • Page 15: Hemispheric Sensor Module

    Panorama image at 1280x480 pixels Optimizing the Panorama Image The factory setting of an M15 with an L12 lens is a high-resolution panorama image, in which parts of the protective cover of the housing are still visible in the upper right and left corners of the image.
  • Page 16 No Blind Spots From Wall To Wall And From Floor To Ceiling Panorama Focus – One Camera, Three Views Maximum room overview while simultaneously viewing detail in a single image. The M15 is capable of providing two more views at the same time with the panorama, allowing you to focus on two scenes in parallel (“Panorama Focus”...
  • Page 17 In addition to the Panorama, Double Panorama, Panorama Focus, and Surround views, the M15 image may be displayed on a monitor as the original fisheye version (“Full Image” display mode) or as the camera-corrected image section (“Normal” display mode). Switching to one of the other display modes described is possible at any time.

  • Page 18: Advantages And New Features

    The more light-sensitive an image sensor is, the better the image quality, especially when the ambient light level is low, such as at dusk and in heavy rainfall. The M15 offers the best MOBOTIX image quality that is currently available thanks to the light sensitivity provided by the five-megapixel color sensor that is four times higher than that of the previous three-megapixel color sensor.
  • Page 19 The system can easily be matched to suit the location’s requirements, thanks to a range of available sensor modules. You can change the sensor modules to modify the focal lengths at any time. New Features of the M15 Compared to the M12 at a Glance Comment Modular design M15 Core: Camera housing with front element;...

  • Page 20: Decentralized Video System

    The M15 is also equipped with a shock detector as standard (for all IT and SEC models). For example, if the camera receives a blow to the housing, it can simultaneously take a video of the offender, trigger a sound alarm and notify the security company by a SIP call.
  • Page 21 /144 M15 AllroundDual MOBOTIX In the event of an alarm, M15 cameras can also record lip-synchronous audio. The cameras therefore play an important role in analyzing and clarifying a situation. Thanks to an integrated speaker and microphone, each individual camera can also be used for bidirectional communication (two-way video communication), so you can easily use the MOBOTIX App with your iPhone or iPad on the road.

  • Page 22: Green Ip Video

    Due to the special product and system properties, the decision to install MOBOTIX video systems is also a decision for Green IP Video: low power consump- tion and environmental friendly because of long life expectancy and minimal amount of materials involved.
  • Page 23 /144 M15 AllroundDual © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 24: Technical Specifications

    This makes the cameras extremely robust and maintenance-free. M15D-Sec with All Sensor Modules 18 different MOBOTIX sensor modules are available for the M15D (each available in day, night and LPF versions): • L12 Fisheye with 180° horizontal field of view •...
  • Page 25 Another benefit is that you can easily set a 35 mm camera (analog or digital) to the same focal length as the MOBOTIX lens (Lxx) to obtain the same field of vision. This approach greatly facilitates lens selection.

  • Page 26: Camera Variants - Lenses, Hardware, Image Formats

    CIF images with 4 GB MicroSD DVR 250,000 250,000 VGA images with 4 GB MicroSD DVR 125,000 125,000 MEGA images with 4 GB MicroSD DVR 40,000 40,000 QXGA images with 4 GB MicroSD DVR 20,000 20,000 © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 27: Camera Variants - Software Features

    Security features (HTTPS/SSL, IP-level access control, • network authentication IEEE 802.1X) Video Analysis Video Motion detection • MxAnalytics – MxActivitySensor • Video Management Software MxEasy, MxControlCenter • MOBOTIX App • © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 28: Technical Specifications M15D/M15D-Thermal

    Up to 4 TB directly on NAS and PC/Server, no additional video ring buffer recording software required Software (included) MxEasy video management software, MxControlCenter control center software, MOBOTIX App for iOS devices version 5.0 and higher © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 29 MX sensor modules, protective Germanium cover for thermal image sensor (only M15D-Thermal), accessories for installation on wall and ceiling, Allen wrench, 50 cm patch cable, manual, software, 4 GB MicroSD card (installed) © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 30: Delivered Parts And Dimensions

    Stainless steel Allen screw with flat head M4x8 for inner housing cover (installed) Cable lock black with bayonet catch (Ethernet patch cable, USB, one mounted, one supplied) Single wire plug, blue (MxBus, USB, mounted) MicroSD card 4 GB (installed) © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 31 M.11 Security clip for sensor or blind modules, red Design of the MOBOTIX M15 The Base module of the MOBOTIX M15 consists of the camera housing with VarioFlex mount (wall or ceiling) and the front element. VarioFlex Wall Mount Camera housing...
  • Page 32 /144 M15 Camera Manual: Product Overview Connections of the MOBOTIX M15 The MOBOTIX M15 has the following connections that are accessible once the housing has been opened (see Section 2.2.2, «Opening the Camera Housing» ): MxBus Ethernet patch cable MiniUSB...

  • Page 33: M15D-Thermal Model Variant

    /144 Delivered Parts and Dimensions 1.3.2 M15D-Thermal Model Variant The delivered parts of the M15D-Thermal are slightly different from those of the M15 Core (see Section 1.3.1, «M15 Core (Base Module)» ): M.11 M.10 1.10 1.12 1.11 1.19 1.14 1.17 1.15...
  • Page 34 Dimensions of the M15 with Wall Mount The drilling templates can be found at the 158 mm/6.22 in end of the manual 106 mm/4.17 in Always print or copy drilling template in their original size 239 mm/9.41 in © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 35 Dimensions of the M15 with Ceiling Mount The drilling templates can be found at the 158 mm/6.22 in end of the manual 106 mm/4.17 in Always print or copy drilling template in their original size 207 mm/8.15 in 106 mm/4.17 in © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 36: L12 Sensor Module

    Sensor module with affixed washer L12 lens (installed) Dome (installed) Cable retainer with bayonet catch (installed) Sealing plug, blue, small (installed) Nut (plastic; not used when installing in M15) © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 37 (North) nection Sensor module housingl Pressure compen- sation Diam. 43 mm/1.7 in Side View 58 mm/2.3 in 30 mm/1.2 in 15 mm/0.6 in Sensor module weight without lock ring: 85 g weight with lock ring: 91 g © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 38: L25, L51 Sensor Modules

    L25/L51 lens (installed) Protective glass insert with coated glass (installed) Cable retainer with bayonet catch (installed) Sealing plug, blue, small (installed) Nut (plastic; not used when installing in M15) © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 39 Sensor cable con- image (North) nection Sensor module housing Pressure compen- sation Diam. 43 mm/1.7 int Side View 45 mm/1.77 in 15 mm/0.6 in Sensor module weight without lock ring: 111 g weight with lock ring: 117 g © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 40: L38, L76, L160 Sensor Modules

    L38/L76/L160 lens (installed) Protective glass insert with coated glass (installed) Cable retainer with bayonet catch (installed) Sealing plug, blue, small (installed) Nut (plastic; not used when installing in M15) © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 41 Sensor cable con- image (North) nection Sensor module housing Pressure compen- sation Diam. 43 mm/1.7 in Side View 48 mm/1.89 in 15 mm/0.6 in Sensor module weight without lock ring: 122 g weight with lock ring: 128 g © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 42: M15D Kits "Day/Night

    M15 Camera Manual: Product Overview 1.3.6 M15D Kits “Day/Night” In order to facilitate the installation, you also order the M15 as complete kit with one day and one night lens of the same focal lengths. Available Combinations of Sensor Modules •...

  • Page 43: Available Accessories

    M15 Order no.: MX-CBL-MU-EN-STR-05/2/5 (angled/straight) The MOBOTIX MX-232-IO-Box can be connected directly to the M15 with this cable, which is up to five meters long. 1.4.3 MiniUSB Cable to MiniUSB (Angled/Angled) Order no.: MX-CBL-MU-EN-EN-PG-05/2/5 (angled/angled) The MOBOTIX ExtIO can be connected directly to the M15 with this cable, which is up to five meters long.

  • Page 44: Ethernet Patch Cable For Bayonet Catch

    Order no.: MX-Overvoltage-Protection-Box-LSA Weatherproof network connector (protection class IP65, –30 to +60°C/–22 to 140°F) with surge protection of up to 4  kV for MOBOTIX IP cameras , ideal for replacing the MX-Patch-Box. At the same time, the MX-Overvoltage-Protection-Box provides a weatherproof connection of a camera’s patch cable to a network patch cable ( -RJ45 variant) or a network installation cable ( -LSA variant).

  • Page 45: Mx-Npa-Box

    D-Sub 15-HD connector. The MX-232-IO-Box (protection class IP65, –30 to +60°C/–22 to 140°F) can be attached to all MOBOTIX cameras with an MxBus or USB interface. The maximum length of the MxBus wiring (0.8 mm diameter wires) is 50 m/55 yd. If the MiniUSB connector is used, the maximum cable length is 5 m/16 ft.

  • Page 46: Extio Expansion Module

    The ExtIO is suitable for use as direct con- nection to the M15 via a MiniUSB cable (max. 5 m), which can be ordered separately, or as a network connection via the PoE switch.

  • Page 47: Other Accessories

    Note that this is not possible when using the ceiling mount . 1.4.14 Other Accessories Since the range of accessories for the MOBOTIX system keeps growing, you should visit the MOBOTIX website www.mobotix.com in the Products > Accessories section to see the entire list of available accessories.

  • Page 48: Mobotix Software

    MOBOTIX remote stations MxControlCenter, MxEasy and MOBOTIX App. The M15 models therefore also feature a variety of functions that are integrated in the firmware: from motion detection and long-term storage right through to alarm notification via video IP telephony.

  • Page 49: Mxcontrolcenter

    The state-of-the-art software, specifically tailored to support high-resolution MOBOTIX network cameras, provides a user-friendly user interface and camera image display, convenient video search functions, effective alarm handling, automatic camera integra- tion, video storage on file servers as well as useful configuration and update wizards.

  • Page 50: Mxeasy

    MOBOTIX cameras. The clear design allows you to manage up to 16 cameras, and the application can show up to four cameras at the same time.

  • Page 51: Mobotix App

    MOBOTIX Software 1.5.4 MOBOTIX App Premium solution: There for you whenever and wherever you need it, the MOBOTIX App serves as the perfect mobile remote station that uses intelligent detailed solutions to increase security and convenience for users on a daily basis. The controls are optimized...

  • Page 52: Installation

    M15 Camera Manual: Installation INSTALLATION The MOBOTIX M15 has been designed to be mounted on walls and ceilings. It can also be installed on a mounting pole using the appropriate MOBOTIX accessories. The different installation options are described in Section 2.3, «Mounting the Camera with Wall Mount»...
  • Page 53 The VarioFlex mount consists of a central joint, which is directly screwed into place with the M15 housing, and a wall and ceiling mount, which is fastened to the central joint with just one screw. In addition to being easy to install, the VarioFlex mount enjoys the advantage of featuring completely concealed cabling and high impermeability to water and dust (IP66).
  • Page 54 M15 Camera Manual: Installation Wall Installation The M15 can be installed on the wall of a building or structures, even mobile surfaces, for both indoor and outdoor use. The camera is mounted using the pre-installed VarioFlex mount (supplied as standard), which is easily secured using the four enclosed screws and screw anchors (depending on the surface, it can also be mounted without screw anchors directly over the in-wall socket).

  • Page 55: Installing The Camera With Hemispheric Sensor Modules

    Installation on round poles is frequently used for cameras that are intended for mobile outdoor use (for example, surveillance of construction sites). For this purpose, MOBOTIX recommends using the pole mount, which is available for the M15 as an accessory and is almost indestructible (MX-MH-SecureFlex-ESWS). This pole mount is made from rust- proof stainless steel with a white coating and is used in combination with the pre-installed VarioFlex mount supplied as standard with the wall mount.
  • Page 56 1 very good, 2 good, 3 satisfactory © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 57 Note Part of the captured image area is concealed behind the protective cover of the M15 housing, especially in the full image. For this reason, M15 cameras with L12 lens should be adjusted so that the concealed areas are not those that are supposed to be monitored.

  • Page 58: Network Connection And Power Supply, Ups

    M15 Camera Manual: Installation 2.1.3 Network Connection and Power Supply, UPS Power-Over-Ethernet (PoE Conforming to IEEE 802.3af) All M15 models are supplied with power using the PoE standard. The PoE Adapter Set The M15 supports Power- over-Ethernet according (MX-NPA-PoE-Set) may be used for smaller installations, or the weatherproof PoE injector to IEEE 802.3af (PoE)

  • Page 59: Providing The Camera Connections, Mx-Overvoltage-Protection-Box

    5 watts is very low. This, in turn, means that you can centralize the UPS-protected power supply by injecting power into the Ethernet cables (max. 100  m). This kind of protected power supply can be used either with MOBOTIX PoE products (MX-NPA-PoE + Universal Power Supply) or with PoE-compliant switches according to IEEE 802.3af.

  • Page 60: Wiring, Fire Prevention, Lightning And Surge Protection

    When installing the wiring inside or outside of buildings, make sure you always adhere to the relevant regulations on wiring, fire prevention, and protection against lightning. MOBOTIX cameras are protected against the effects of small electrical surges by a range of measures. These measures, however, cannot prevent the camera from being damaged when stronger electrical surges occur.

  • Page 61: First Installation Steps

    Using One or Two Sensor Modules With an M15, you have the choice of using the camera with one or two sensor modules. Since the modules are easily exchanged, it is also possible to add a module or to use MOBOTIX Tutorials: different ones later on.
  • Page 62 5. Insert the sensor module : Make sure that the MOBOTIX lettering on the sensor module is at the “9 o’clock” position as shown in the figure. © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany...

  • Page 63: Opening The Camera Housing

    Repeat steps 3 to 6 for the second sensor module or the blind module, respectively. Installing the blind module is a mandatory prerequisite when using the M15 as a mono camera with only one sensor module. Caution...

  • Page 64: Installing The Security Clips (Optional, Not Required For M15D Kits)

    2.2.3 Installing the Security Clips (Optional, Not Required for M15D Kits) The security clips are protecting the sensor modules or the blind module in the front element of the M15 against unwanted rotation (e.g., due to vibration when mounted on a pole or in an automotive scenario).

  • Page 65: Exchanging Sensor Modules

    5. Prepare the new sensor module : Remove the plastic lock nut (this is not needed any more). Remove the bayonet catch by rotating it counter- clockwise, then remove the blue rubber plug. © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 66: Replacing The Ethernet Patch Cable

    Section 2.2.8 . 2.2.5 Replacing the Ethernet Patch Cable If you want to replace the pre-installed MOBOTIX patch cable (0.5 m/20 in) by a longer one, make sure that you only use genuine MOBOTIX cables (see Section 1.4.5, «Ethernet Patch Cable for Bayonet Catch»...
  • Page 67 8. Close camera housing: Close the camera housing as described in Section 2.2.8 . © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 68: Connecting A Usb Cable

    Using the USB plug (red circle in figure), you can attach existing expansion modules, such Only use USB cables with angled plugs as the MOBOTIX ExtIO (USB), the MX-232-IO-Box or external USB hard drives to the camera for connecting USB in a weatherproof and well-protected manner.

  • Page 69: Connecting A Two-Wire Mxbus Cable

    /144 First Installation Steps 2.2.7 Connecting a Two-Wire MxBus Cable You can use such a cable to connect additional MOBOTIX modules (e.g., the MX-GPS-Box or the MX-232-IO-Box) to the M15. Note that you can attach two MxBus cables (each having...

  • Page 70: Closing The Camera Housing

    Once you have completed the tasks in the interior of the M15, you need to reassemble the front element of the M15. Make sure that you are reconnecting all plugs as shown in the figure if you removed any of them:...
  • Page 71 Push the two rubber plugs back into the opening of the screws to prevent humidity and dirt from Do not forget to apply entering the camera. rubber plugs at the back of the housing! © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 72: Mounting The Camera With Wall Mount

    M15 Camera Manual: Installation Mounting the Camera with Wall Mount The M15 is an allround camera designed for use in indoor and outdoor applications. The camera must always be installed with the VarioFlex mount, which has been prepared at the factory for wall mounting and allows the cabling to be concealed. The best camera position for the selected lens must be found before installing the camera on the wall (see Section 2.1.1, «Installation Options: Wall, Ceiling, Pole»...
  • Page 73 MX-Patch-Box that can easily be inserted into the cavity socket of the wall mount (VarioFlex MX-Patch-Box in mount). For more information on the MX-Patch-Box, please visit www.mobotix.com and the wall mount go to the Products > Accessories > Interface Boxes section. It is also possible to install an in-wall socket with RJ45 connector.
  • Page 74 (as PDF files) from the MOBOTIX website (www.mobotix.com) in the Support > Manuals section. Make sure that the cables are not bent or squashed. © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 75 Check image sections on the computer monitor. Note The VarioFlex mount and ceiling mount must always be used for ceiling installation (see Section «Ceiling Installation» ). © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 76: Mounting The Camera With Ceiling Mount

    M15 Camera Manual: Installation Mounting the Camera with Ceiling Mount The M15 is an allround camera designed for use in indoor and outdoor applications. The camera is always installed together with the VarioFlex mount, which is shipped as a wall mount, but can be converted to a ceiling mount in just a few steps.
  • Page 77 The camera patch cable must be connected with the network cable using a suitably sealed adapter. © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 78 5. Connect the cable: Connect camera patch cable via connector. Make sure that the cable is not bent or squashed. © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 79 Check image sections on the computer monitor. Note The VarioFlex mount and wall mount must always be used for wall installation (see Section 2.3, «Mounting the Camera with Wall Mount» ). © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 80: Mounting The Camera With Pole Mount (Accessories)

    M15 Camera Manual: Installation Mounting the Camera with Pole Mount (Accessories) If you are intending to install the camera on a pole, you should consider using the MOBOTIX M15 pole mount. This mount is made of 3-mm powder-coated stainless steel (white) and has been designed specifically for outdoor use.

  • Page 81: Pole Mount (Mx-Mh-Secureflex-Esws)

    If the wall mount is rotated by 90 degrees, you can also point the camera all the way down: +20° 90° -90° Pole Mount Dimensions Width: 140 mm/5.51 in Depth: 45 mm/1.77 in © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 82 Stainless steel hex nuts M6 Stainless steel straps The caps for the screws are also required here. These are included in the delivery of the M15 basic module (see Section 1.3, «Delivered Parts and Dimensions» , item M.10). Screw caps for lock screws ©...
  • Page 83 MX-Patch-Box. All manuals can be downloaded and printed (as PDF files) from the MOBOTIX website (www.mobotix.com) in the Support > Manuals sec- tion. Make sure that the cables are not bent or squashed.
  • Page 84 Check image sections on the computer monitor. Note The VarioFlex mount and wall mount must always be used for pole installation . The VarioFlex ceiling mount should not be used. © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 85: Replacing The Microsd Card

    The camera must be taken down to remove, insert, or replace a MicroSD card in use. To avoid data loss, be sure to deactivate MicroSD card recording in the camera software and reboot the MOBOTIX camera before removing the card. Caution A MicroSD card may only be removed from the camera after you have deactivated recording to the SD card and rebooted the camera.
  • Page 86 11. Format MicroSD card : If a new MicroSD card is used, it must be formatted before use as described in Section 3.5.2, «Formatting the MicroSD Card» . © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 87: Network And Power Connection

    • If you are using IEEE 802.3af or IEEE 802.3at (PoE+) Power-over-Ethernet network components to supply power to MOBOTIX cameras, make sure, if possible, that these components do not have a fan. Since the power consumption of MOBOTIX cameras is very low compared to other products, the reliability of the entire system is increased, thus extending the life of these components.

  • Page 88: Power Supply Using A Switch

    Box is available at www.mobotix.com under Products > Accessories > Interface Boxes. Insert the MOBOTIX patch cable of the M15 into the network port for standard connections (only permitted in indoor areas). If additional cables are required inside the housing, they must be connected as described in Section 2.2.6, «Connecting a USB Cable»...

  • Page 89: Power Supply When Connected Directly To A Computer

    The switch/router must support the PoE standards IEEE 802.3af or IEEE 802.3at. IP addresses in the PoE/PoE+ switch/ diagram are shown LAN/www router only as an example (10.8.0.11/255.0.0.0) Camera (10.8.0.99) © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 90: Variable Poe

    4. Next, restart the camera: Disconnect the camera from the power supply. Then reconnect it, for example, by disconnecting and then reconnect- ing the Ethernet cable at the PoE switch. © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 91: Camera Startup Sequence

    MxControlCenter, MxEasy, MOBOTIX App, etc.). Note During the startup sequence of the camera, the LEDs will always light up, even if they have been deactivated in Admin Menu > LED Setup. © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 92: Operating The Camera

    (for example, 10.8.0.99). However, local computer networks usually have IP addresses in the 172 or 192 ranges. In order to access a MOBOTIX camera via the network, the camera needs to obtain an IP address in the same address range. You can set up the network parameters of the MOBOTIX camera using one of the following methods: Manually, using MxCC and MxEasy or by DHCP.

  • Page 93: Manually Using A Computer In The 10.X.x.x Ip Address Range

    – The computer or the network needs to operate in the 10.x.x.x IP address range or need to be able to access such a network. – The setup does not work automatically. – You need to know the relevant network parameters. © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 94: Automatically Using Mxcontrolcenter Or Mxeasy

    MxControlCenter or MxEasy (see Section 3.2.3 and Section 3.2.4 ). You can also use one of these applications to automatically configure the network parameters of MOBOTIX cameras that are not operating on the same IP address range as the computer.

  • Page 95: Automatically Using Dhcp

    – The camera needs to be physically accessible as you need to press a key on the camera housing to boot it using DHCP. – Requires a running DHCP server on the network. © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 96: First Images And The Most Important Settings

    M15 Camera Manual: Operating The Camera First Images and the Most Important Settings Once the MOBOTIX camera has been connected to the network, you need to set up the camera’s network interface accordingly. This step involves setting up and checking the network parameters of the camera.
  • Page 97 2. Set Up the Target Network Parameters of the MOBOTIX Camera: 1. Open a web browser on the computer and enter the default IP address of the MOBOTIX camera in the address bar of the browser (for example, 10.8.0.99). Pressing Enter displays the user interface of the MOBOTIX camera (see also Section 3.2.2, «First...

  • Page 98: First Images And The Most Important Settings In The Browser

    3.2.2 First Images and the Most Important Settings in the Browser Once the MOBOTIX camera has been connected to the power supply and to the network, you can access the user interface with the live camera image in the web browser. Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari or any other graphical browser with activated JavaScript is suitable.
  • Page 99 Guest screen: http://<camera IP>/ to find further information on the different camera screens. cgi-bin/guestimage.html © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 100: First Images And Network Parameter Configuration In Mxcontrolcenter

    M15 Camera Manual: Operating The Camera 3.2.3 First Images and Network Parameter Configuration in MxControlCenter Installation Download the setup file from the MOBOTIX website to install the latest version. The latest Download versions are available at www.mobotix.com in the Support > Software Downloads >...
  • Page 101 The Add Video Sources dialog box appears and the application automatically searches for MOBOTIX cameras in the local network when you launch the program for the first time. Select Video Source > Add from the menu to perform a camera search at a later time.
  • Page 102 For more information, see section «Creating a New Layout» . Reconfiguring Cameras in a Different Subnet If one or more MOBOTIX cameras are displayed with the status Different subnet (for example, cameras with a factory IP address), MxControlCenter automatically offers to configure the network settings of the cameras.
  • Page 103 MxControlCenter • Camera: Here, you can enter the known IP address or DNS name of a MOBOTIX camera or a third-party IP camera if it was not found by the automatic search feature.
  • Page 104 If you select the second option, the video sources you selected are simply integrated in the MxCC system where you can use them to generate a layout at a later time. Click OK to confirm your selection. © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 105: First Images And Network Parameter Configuration In Mxeasy

    When you start MxEasy for the first time on a computer, the MxEasy Wizard automatically begins to search for MOBOTIX cameras and displays all the cameras found in a list. The camera list will be updated automatically as soon as new MOBOTIX cameras are con- nected to the local network or removed from the network.
  • Page 106 M15 Camera Manual: Operating The Camera Reconfiguring Network Addresses of Cameras Using Bonjour*, MxEasy not only finds cameras on the same network as your computer, it also finds MOBOTIX cameras located in other subnets (status Invalid network). In such a *Bonjour: automatic recognition of network...
  • Page 107 MxEasy Assistant until the main window appears. If one of the integrated cameras includes an M15 with Hemispheric lens, the MxEasy Assistant opens an additional page where you can specify the mounting positions ( Ceiling, Wall, Floor ) and display modes ( Panorama, Surround, etc.

  • Page 108: Starting The Camera With The Factory Ip Address

    The user information will not be reset if the camera is booted using the factory IP address, in contrast to resetting the camera using Admin Menu > Reset configura- tion to the factory settings. © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 109: Starting The Camera With An Automatic Ip Address (Dhcp)

    3.2.6 Starting the Camera with an Automatic IP Address (DHCP) If your network has a DHCP server, you can start the MOBOTIX camera with DHCP support. The camera automatically obtains an IP address from the DHCP server and announces the new network data.

  • Page 110: Adjusting Camera, Lens Focus And Installing Filters

    30 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise and can be optically restraightened by clicking the icons (see image). Correcting the image horizon: Rotate image to the left +/- 30° Rotate image to the right © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 111: Adjusting Lens Focus (L76/L160 Only)

    To do so, use the blue lens wrench and the black module wrench (both are supplied with the M15 basic module). The focusing aid provides a visual aid when correcting the image sharpness (see The Live Screen of the MOBOTIX Camera in the camera’s online help).

  • Page 112: Inserting A Filter

    M15 Camera Manual: Operating The Camera 3.3.3 Inserting a Filter MOBOTIX offers a polarization filter in its range of accessory products for all sensor mod- ules (except the L12). The polarization filter prevents unwanted reflections from smooth surfaces. The filter can be used to provide better facial recognition of the people behind the windshield of a car, for example.

  • Page 113: Virtual Ptz And Full Image Recording

    Operation Using the Mouse and Scroll Wheel The vPTZ function of the M15 can be controlled in the browser using the mouse. This position becomes the new image center by clicking any position on the image displayed on the monitor. The image moves accordingly and the image distortion is automatically corrected.
  • Page 114 The PTZ Features» and the MxControlCenter manual in Section 2.4.6, «Using The vPTZ Features» and Section 3.1.4, «PTZ Controls In The Sidebar Panel» . Current versions of all manuals can be downloaded anytime from the MOBOTIX website (www.mobotix.com) under Support > Manuals.

  • Page 115: Full Image Recording

    The main advantage of full image recording lies in the special functionality of the M15, in that it can always maintain availability of a maximum size (full) image for later investigation, despite vPTZ actions carried out on the live image.
  • Page 116 Activate/Deactivate Full Image Recording in the Browser To configure this feature, open the Setup Menu > Event Control > Recording dialog box and activate or deactivate the Full Image Recording option. © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 117: Special M15 Configuration In The Browser

    . To store the changed sensor configuration in the camera, proceed as described at the end of Section 3.4.3, «Special M15 Configuration in the Browser» . Configuration of the M15 Basic Parameters for Hemispheric Sensor Modules Thanks to its hemispherical lens, the MOBOTIX M15 provides certain special configuration options for the image settings.
  • Page 118 Panorama and Surround respectively. Every other display mode can be operated in the same way. © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 119 These tilted lines are primarily caused if the camera or sensor module is tilted (for example, due to mounting with 15° wedges) or if the image tilt is modified. © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 120 6. Click the lock icon again to close it (lock clasp is down). The panorama image setting is then locked until the camera is next restarted. © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 121 Virtual PTZ and Full Image Recording Caution To permanently save the standard image setting defined for the M15, go to the Store Complete Configuration option in the Manage Settings Quick Control. The settings will then remain in effect, even after rebooting.
  • Page 122 2. Rotate the live image in the desired direction using the mouse or a joystick con- For vPTZ use and nected to the computer. the configuration of a USB joystick, see Section 3.4.1 vPTZ © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 123 In the next step, you can set these views as the standard view for the camera live image. North East Caution: No OnScreen Control is available in "Double Panorama" mode West South © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 124 When you click inside one of the subviews, this area is highlighted with a yellow frame. All of the PTZ actions triggered by the mouse, joystick or OnScreen Control now only apply to the highlighted subview. © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 125 (Admin Menu > System Messages; see Section 3.4.3, «Special M15 Configuration in the Browser» . • Adding/switching on sensor modules: This is where you can re-enable deactivated modules.

  • Page 126: Microsd Card Recording

    Menu > Camera Status dialog box. Conservative Memory Usage Thanks to MOBOTIX MxFFS File System MxFFS formatting of the MicroSD card means that the MOBOTIX camera software will use the flash device as evenly as possible, thus allowing for the maximum possible number of write/delete cycles.
  • Page 127 SD card (Admin Menu > Error Notification Function). The MicroSD card can then be replaced to ensure that any existing data is not lost. © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 128: Formatting The Microsd Card

    MxFFS-formatted). The following steps are necessary to format a storage device Server/Flash Device (Admin Menu > Storage on External File Server/Flash Device): 1. Make sure that there is a MicroSD card in the card slot of the MOBOTIX camera. 2. Click Format in the SD Memory Card line.

  • Page 129: Activating Recording

    External File Server/Flash Device 1. Make sure that there is a MicroSD card in the card slot of the MOBOTIX camera. 2. Make sure that the MicroSD card is formatted in MxFFS format. 3. Activate the SD Memory Card option.

  • Page 130: Accessing Data On The Microsd Card

    • In MxControlCenter: Play back the recorded video sequences with sound by access- ing the MicroSD card in the MOBOTIX camera via the camera or by directly accessing the MicroSD card via a card reader connected to the computer. Access the card by setting the MicroSD card’s drive/volume as a Directory in MxControlCenter.

  • Page 131: Using A Microsd Card In A Different Mobotix Camera

    This is limited to 4 MB of lost data per incident due to MxFFS formatting. 3.5.6 Using a MicroSD Card in a Different MOBOTIX Camera A MicroSD card containing recorded data from a MOBOTIX camera can be inserted into any MicroSD card-enabled MOBOTIX camera. Once MicroSD card recording has been activated (requires a reboot), the “new”...

  • Page 132: Configuration In The Browser

    HTTP commands using programs and scripts of the embedded software. The settings are stored in the camera’s flash memory. This section contains an overview of the general browser settings of the MOBOTIX camera, as well as further configuration options. Detailed information on the software functions is provided in the camera’s online help.

  • Page 133: Configuration In The Browser

    MOBOTIX camera. The camera can use either NTP servers or Time Protocol servers. For more information on this topic, refer to the online help for the specific dialog boxes.

  • Page 134: General Browser Settings

    (Image Programs Quick Control). • Set the resolution of the live image: By factory default, all MOBOTIX cameras are delivered with an image resolution of 640 x 480 pixels. You can select the desired resolution using the Resolution Quick Control.

  • Page 135: Configuring The M15D-Thermal In The Browser

    Action Group Overview dialog box. • Activate shock detector: The M15 is also equipped with a shock detector as standard (for all IT and Secure models). If, for example, the camera’s housing receives a blow, it automatically registers it and sends a notification via an IP Notify or telephone call.

  • Page 136: Additional Notes

    M15 Camera Manual: Operating The Camera Additional Notes 3.7.1 Operation with Only One Sensor Module If the MOBOTIX M15 is used with only one sensor module , the blind module needs to be installed (item 1.4 in Section 1.3, «Delivered Parts and Dimensions» )! If this is not the case, the camera must not be used (see Section 2.2.1, «Initial Installation of the Sensor...

  • Page 137: Starting The Camera With The Factory Ip Address

    Text and logos can be also deactivated or and the MOBOTIX logo at the top of the image. Once the camera arming has been acti- individually configured vated, the text at the bottom of the live image (event, action, messaging and recording symbols) will also appear.

  • Page 138: Deactivating The Camera Reboot

    M15 Camera Manual: Operating The Camera 3.7.8 Deactivating the Camera Reboot By factory default, the MOBOTIX camera automatically reboots once a week between 3 a.m. and 4 a.m. The reason for this is that in some rare cases, external influences (for example, radiation at high altitudes) can sometimes lead to camera malfunctions. The automatic reboot will refresh the camera’s memory and will ensure proper operation...

  • Page 139: Legal Notes

    MOBOTIX products. Depending § on national laws and the installation location of the M15, the recording of video and sound data may be subject to special documentation or it may be prohibited. All users of MOBOTIX products are therefore required to familiarize themselves with all valid regulations and comply with these laws.

  • Page 140: Online Help In The Browser

    Never touch the dome or the protective lens covers: Due to the high performance of the M15, the area of the image sensor can get quite hot, especially when the ambient tem- perature is also high. This does not affect the proper functioning of the camera in any way.

  • Page 141: Disposal

    3.7.16 Disclaimer MOBOTIX AG does not assume any liability for damage that is the result of improper use of its products or failure to comply with the operating manuals or the applicable rules and regula- tions.
  • Page 142 /144 M15 Camera Manual Notes © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 143: Manufacturer

    /144 Manufacturer To demonstrate our confi dence in the quality of our products, MOBOTIX cameras have been used to capture all images that appear in this manual. Manufacturer MOBOTIX AG Kaiserstrasse 67722 Langmeil Germany Phone: +49 6302 9816-103 Fax: +49 6302 9816-190 www.mobotix.com...
  • Page 144 HiRes Video Innovations The German company MOBOTIX AG is known as the leading pioneer in network camera technology and its decentralized concept has made high-resolution video systems cost efficient.

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