ACTi D41A Hardware Manual

ACTi D41A Hardware Manual

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Bullet Camera Series
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D41A, D42A, E47
Ver. 2014/03/27

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  • Page 1 Bullet Camera Series Hardware Manual D41A, D42A, E47 Ver. 2014/03/27...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    How to Install / Remove the Memory Card ........28 How to Insert the Memory Card ........... 28 How to Remove the Memory Card ..........29 Adjust the Viewing Angle and Focus ..........30 How to Reset the Camera............... 31 www.acti.com...
  • Page 3 Hardware Manual Accessing the Camera Configure the IP Addresses ............32 Using DHCP Server to Assign IP Addresses ........ 32 Using the Default Camera IP Address .......... 34 Access the Camera ................. 36 www.acti.com...
  • Page 4: Precautions

    Every reasonable care has been taken during the writing of this manual. Please inform your local office if you find any inaccuracies or omissions. We cannot be held responsible for any typographical or technical errors and reserve the right to make changes to the product and manuals without prior notice. www.acti.com...
  • Page 5 This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B Information Technology Equipment according to European Standard EN 55022 and EN 55024. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which cause the user may be required to take adequate measures. www.acti.com...
  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    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...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    Hardware Manual Introduction List of Models This hardware manual contains the following models: D41A 1MP Bullet with D/N, Adaptive IR, Vari-focal lens D42A 3MP Bullet with D/N, Adaptive IR, Vari-focal lens 1.3MP Bullet with D/N, Adaptive IR, Basic WDR, SLLS, Vari-focal lens www.acti.com...
  • Page 8: Package Contents

    Hardware Manual Package Contents Camera Conduit Gland Cable Gland Washer Mounting Screw Kit Sunshield Screw Kit Bracket Bracket Plate Sunshield Warranty Card Quick Installation Guide www.acti.com...
  • Page 9: Physical Description

    Connects to audio input devices, such as a microphone with built-in amplifier, etc. NOTE: The microphone must have a built-in amplifier. Connecting an ordinary microphone will dwarf sounds and will result in inaudible recording. Audio Output Connects to audio output devices, such as a speaker, etc. www.acti.com...
  • Page 10 Digital Input (DI) and Digital Output (DO) devices are used in applications like motion detection, event triggering, alarm notifications, etc. See How to Connect DI/DO Devices (Optional) on page 24 for information on how to connect DI/DO devices to your camera. www.acti.com...
  • Page 11: Mounting Options

    PMAX-0503 NOTE:  For more information about the mounting solutions and accessories, please check the Mounting Accessory Selector in our website (http://www.acti.com/mountingselector).  The above mounting accessories are not included in the package. Contact your sales agents to purchase. www.acti.com...
  • Page 12: Installation Procedures Using The Bundled Bracket

    NOTE: Depending on the surface where you will install the camera, it may be necessary to drill the holes and use the supplied screw tox. 2. Attach the plate to the surface using the three (3) supplied screws. 3. Attach the bracket to the plate. www.acti.com...
  • Page 13: Step 2: Attach The Sunshield

    1. Loosely secure the supplied screws and washers to attach the sunshield. 2. Slide to adjust the sunshield to cover the lens as far as possible but out of the camera’s live view. 3. Tighten the screws to fix the position of the sunshield. www.acti.com...
  • Page 14: Step 3: Install The Camera

    2. Depending on how you want to install the camera, attach the camera to the bracket through one of the two (2) holes below: 3. Adjust the camera viewing angle and tighten the knob to fix the camera position. www.acti.com...
  • Page 15: Step 4: Waterproof And Connect The Cable

    How to Use the Conduit Gland on page 19. NOTE: The flex conduit is not included in the package and must be purchased separately. Audio and digital input/output devices can be connected to the camera, for more information, Other Connections on page 24. www.acti.com...
  • Page 16: How To Use The Cable Gland

    Exterior-grade cables are already waterproof. Not included in the package. Washer (included in the camera package) Perform the following to waterproof the “pigtail” using the cable gland: 1. Disassemble the cable gland as shown below: Clamping Sealing Cable Gland Insert www.acti.com...
  • Page 17 Hardware Manual 2. Insert the clamping nut into the Ethernet cable. 3. Insert the sealing insert with claw. 4. Insert the gland body into the Ethernet cable. 5. On the “pigtail” side, insert the washer into the “pigtail”. www.acti.com...
  • Page 18 8. Insert the sealing insert into the cable gland body and then attach the clamping nut to complete the cable solution. NOTE: Make sure the clamping nut is tightly attached to the cable gland body and the sealing insert is squeezed tightly. www.acti.com...
  • Page 19: How To Use The Conduit Gland

    Washer CAT 5 or CAT 6 (included in the camera package) (not included in the package) Perform the following to waterproof the “pigtail” using the conduit gland: 1. Disassemble the conduit gland as shown below: Sealing Clamping Cable Gland www.acti.com...
  • Page 20 2. Pull the Ethernet cable through the flex conduit. Leave enough length of the cable outside the flex conduit. 3. Insert the clamping nut through the flex conduit. 4. Insert the sealing nut and fix it at the end of the flex conduit. 5. Insert the gland body into the Ethernet cable. www.acti.com...
  • Page 21 6. On the “pigtail” side, insert the washer into the “pigtail”. 7. Connect the Ethernet cable connector to the “pigtail” connector. 8. Attach the gland body to the “pigtail”. Make sure the gland body is tightly attached to the “pigtail” and the washer is NOTE: secured between them. www.acti.com...
  • Page 22 9. Push the flex conduit and insert the sealing nut into the gland body. NOTE: Make sure the clamping nut is tightly attached to the cable gland body and the sealing insert is squeezed tightly. 10. Attach the clamping nut to complete the cable solution. www.acti.com...
  • Page 23: Step 5: Connect The Cable

    Power Cable PoE Injector Ethernet Cable AC Power (Data + Power) Source Camera Step 6: Access the Camera Live View Accessing the Camera on page 32 for more information on how to access the Live View of the camera. www.acti.com...
  • Page 24: Other Connections

    For example, you can connect an “alarm horn” to the camera; as such when an event occurs inside the camera (e.g. detected intruder), the alarm horn will sound. Other common DO device applications are motion-triggered lights, electric fence, magnetic door locks, etc. www.acti.com...
  • Page 25 TTL - compatible logic levels To trigger (low) Logic level 0: 0V ~ 0.4V Voltage Normal (high) Logic level 1: 3.1V ~ 30V Current 10mA ~ 100mA Connection design Transistor (Open Collector) Voltage & Current < 24V DC, < 50mA www.acti.com...
  • Page 26 Note that when choosing an appropriate relay, please refer to its specifications and make sure they match the above design. The triggering circuit voltage has to be around 12V DC and the switch-controlled circuit voltage has to match the external power supply (e.g. 110V AC or 220V AC). www.acti.com...
  • Page 27: How To Connect Audio Input / Output Devices (Optional)

    For more information on DI/DO connections, please refer to the Knowledge Base article All about Digital Input and Digital Output downloadable from the link below (http://www.acti.com/kb/detail.asp?KB_ID=KB20091230001). How to Connect Audio Input / Output Devices (Optional) If using an audio input device, such as a microphone with a built-in amplifier, connect the device to the Audio Input jack (RED) of the camera.
  • Page 28: Adjustments And Accessories

    NOTE: A cable is connected inside the camera; do not abruptly pull the back cover. 2. Insert the memory card into the card slot with the metallic contacts facing down and push the card until it clicks into place. www.acti.com...
  • Page 29: How To Remove The Memory Card

    In case there is a need to remove the card, make sure to access the camera Web Configurator to safely “unmount” the card first (see the camera Firmware manual for more information). Once unmounted from the firmware, push the card to eject it from the slot. www.acti.com...
  • Page 30: Adjust The Viewing Angle And Focus

    Focus Lever Screw 3. When done, tighten back the lever screws to fix their position. 4. Close the front cover. CAUTION: The front cover must be tightly closed to ensure water or dust does not go through any opening. www.acti.com...
  • Page 31: How To Reset The Camera

    3. When done, ensure the rubber seal is aligned and attached to the back cover and then close the back cover by tightening the three (3) screws. CAUTION: Make sure the rubber seal is properly attached and the back cover is closed to ensure water or dust cannot enter the camera. www.acti.com...
  • Page 32: Accessing The Camera

    By double-clicking with the left mouse on the camera model, it is possible to automatically launch the default browser of the PC with the IP address of the target camera filled in the address bar of the browser already. www.acti.com...
  • Page 33 The IP Utility can be downloaded for free from http://www.acti.com/IP_Utility With just one click, you can launch the IP Utility and there will be an instant report as follows: You can quickly see the camera model in the list. Click on the IP address to automatically launch the default browser of the PC with the IP address of the target camera filled in the address bar of the browser already.
  • Page 34: Using The Default Camera Ip Address

    PC has to be configured to match the network segment of the camera. Manually adjust the IP address of the PC: In the following example, based on Windows 7, we will configure the IP address to 192.168.0.99 and set Subnet Mask to 255.255.255.0 by using the steps below: www.acti.com...
  • Page 35 In such case, please plug in only one camera at a time, and change its IP address by using the Web browser before plugging in the next one. This way, the Web browser will not be confused about two devices having the same IP address at the same time. www.acti.com...
  • Page 36: Access The Camera

    When using Internet Explorer browser, the ActiveX control for video stream management will be downloaded from the camera directly – the user just has to accept the use of such control when prompted so. No other third party utilities are required to be installed in such case. www.acti.com...
  • Page 37 HTTP port of the camera is 80, which can be omitted from the address for convenience. Before logging in, you need to know the factory default Account and Password of the camera. Account: Admin Password: 123456 For further operations, please refer to the Firmware User Manual. www.acti.com...
  • Page 38 Copyright © 2014, ACTi Corporation All Rights Reserved 7F, No. 1, Alley 20, Lane 407, Sec. 2, Ti-Ding Blvd., Neihu District, Taipei, Taiwan 114, R.O.C. TEL : +886-2-2656-2588 FAX : +886-2-2656-2599 Email: sales@acti.com...

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