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Product specifications subject to change without notice. Vicon and its logo are registered trademarks of Vicon Industries Inc. ViconNet, Kollector, I-Onyx and their logos are registered trademarks of Vicon Industries Inc. VICON INDUSTRIES INC., 89 ARKAY DRIVE, HAUPPAUGE, NY 11788...
FCC Notice Note: Complies with Federal Communications Commission Rules & Regulations Part 15, Subpart B for a Class A digital device. WARNING This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction, may cause interference to radio and television reception.
Connectors and Controls ..........................2 Connections ..............................3 Mounting................................4 Camera Configuration............................. 8 ViconNet Configuration..........................19 Appendix ................................ 26 Shipping Instructions............................ 29 Network Cable..............................30 Technical Information ........................... 31 Vicon Standard Equipment Warranty......................33 XX194-10-00 Rev 908 MP-955IR Megapixel Camera...
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12. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should not be routed in trafficked areas or in tight spaces where they will be pinched or used to bear weight. Allow some slack in the cord where it enters the unit. XX194-10-00 Rev 908 MP-955IR Megapixel Camera...
Introduction The information in this manual covers the installation and operation of the MP-955IR I-Onyx® Megapixel IP Bullet Camera. This camera should only be installed by a qualified technician using approved materials and wiring practices in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70, state, and local electrical codes.
Ethernet Port The camera connects to the Ethernet via a standard RJ-45 connector. Supporting NWay (auto negotiation), this IP camera can auto detect the speed of local network segment XX194-10-00 Rev 908 MP-955IR Megapixel Camera...
If your camera has built-in PoE, you can regard it as a Powered Device(PD) and connect it directly to a Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) device, such as a PoE switch. 3. Connect a PC to the Ethernet hub (RJ-45 connector). XX194-10-00 Rev 908 MP-955IR Megapixel Camera...
(such as steel beams, headers, pipes, electrical wiring, etc.) which would interfere with the mounting of the camera and that the location can support the weight of the unit [the MP-955IR unit weighs 1.52 lb (0.69 kg)]. Route all necessary cables to the installation location.
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Loosen the screws and remove the sunshield. Install the camera onto an appropriate mount using the mounting holes provided (the MP-955IR is compatible with most Vicon mounts). Install the mount according to the instructions provided with the mount. XX194-10-00 Rev 908 MP-955IR Megapixel Camera...
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Rotate the camera front counter-clockwise to remove the camera cover. XX194-10-00 Rev 908 MP-955IR Megapixel Camera...
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Use the levers to adjust the lens focus and zoom. Focus adjust lever Zoom adjust lever Iris adjustment: • Open to maximum for maximum sensitivity • Close for maximum depth of field but reduced sensitivity Re-install the sunshield and camera cove. XX194-10-00 Rev 908 MP-955IR Megapixel Camera...
DHCP server. Refer to Appendix for instructions on locating cameras with unknown IP addresses. Network Settings The default IP address of the MP-955IR camera is 192.168.0.100. Make sure the IP camera and your PC are on the same network subnet mask (segment) before attempting to access the camera.
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ViconNet, but it is required to view video through the browser. If you want to view video through the browser, install ActiveX at this time. The video will display. Preview the video. Select Quit to return to Configuration screen. Select Quit to close this screen and return to the Configuration screen. XX194-10-00 Rev 908 MP-955IR Megapixel Camera...
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After all IP addresses have been set, the PC can be changed back to original settings if necessary. After setting all the cameras’ IP addresses, you can continue with camera configuration or exit and define the camera(s) later in the ViconNet system. XX194-10-00 Rev 908 MP-955IR Megapixel Camera...
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80. Be sure to click button with each change. Set the time and date using the Date Setting screen. Unlike ViconNet cameras, I-ONYX megapixel cameras do not synchronize time with the Nucleus. These must be set manually or synchronized to an external network time server.
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2 that follow for guidelines in setting bitrate mode. Choose Serial Port (8, None,1; 8, Odd, 1; 8, Even, 1) and the Video Control Port and Video Streaming Port. Click button when settings are complete. XX194-10-00 Rev 908 MP-955IR Megapixel Camera...
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~300 kbps ~1.8Mbps The Video Adjustment screen allows making changes to the actual camera settings for Brightness, Saturation and Contrast. Click button when settings are complete. Click Quit to return to the Configuration screen. XX194-10-00 Rev 908 MP-955IR Megapixel Camera...
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Auto Shutter Speed field is replaced with Exposure Gain (1-255) and Shutter Speed (1/25, 1/50, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000) fields. Set Flickerless Mode to 60 Hz or 50 Hz for NTSC or PAL and Sharpness to 1-255. Click button when settings are complete. XX194-10-00 Rev 908 MP-955IR Megapixel Camera...
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To set up new users (for login purpose), use the User Account screen. Click button when settings are complete. The information summary on the camera can be found in the System Info screen. XX194-10-00 Rev 908 MP-955IR Megapixel Camera...
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Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 ISP Gateway: 192.168.0.254 WAN Settings PPPoE Blank DNS Server Setting Primary DNS Server Blank Secondary DNS Server Blank DDNS Server Setting DDNS Type Disabled Service ISP Members.dyndns.org Host Name Blank User Name Blank XX194-10-00 Rev 908 MP-955IR Megapixel Camera...
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Constant Bit Rate Video Maximum Bitrate Unlimited Bitrate Serial Port Baud Rate 9600 Serial Port Control 8, None, 1 Video Control Port 6001 Video Streaming Port 6002 Motion Enable Not checked Video Adjustment Brightness Saturation Contrast XX194-10-00 Rev 908 MP-955IR Megapixel Camera...
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User Account Setting Account Admin Password 123456 User 1-10 Blank To restore all default settings, click Save Reboot and wait about 30 seconds for system reboot. To logout, select Logout from the Main screen. XX194-10-00 Rev 908 MP-955IR Megapixel Camera...
Adding Camera to the ViconNet System The I-ONYX MP-955IR camera will not automatically show up on the site list. It must be added to the ViconNet system. Unlike non-ViconNet cameras, this camera does not require a third party license to be used in the system.
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4. Enter a Site Name for this camera and select IP or DNS. (DNS is used to add the camera by its hostname on the network instead of its IP address and is only available if the camera is registered in the DNS.) XX194-10-00 Rev 908 MP-955IR Megapixel Camera...
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Click the button. This is a direct link to the browser for that camera. 7. Click Save to save your settings and Close to exit the window. An Undo button is provided. XX194-10-00 Rev 908 MP-955IR Megapixel Camera...
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Third party site settings screen. 2. Select the camera that you want to delete. The following screen will display. 3. Select Yes to delete the camera. Click Save to save your changes and Close to exit the window. XX194-10-00 Rev 908 MP-955IR Megapixel Camera...
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If the camera doesn’t support the selected format, the default format will be used. 5. Click OK to save your settings or Cancel. XX194-10-00 Rev 908 MP-955IR Megapixel Camera...
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Storage size and location types including local Workstation recording, attached SCSI RAID and integrated NAS/SAN devices. Refer to the ViconNet workstation manual XX113-3X for complete information on operation. A copy of the manual can be found on the CD included. XX194-10-00 Rev 908 MP-955IR Megapixel Camera...
2. Edit Account: Click this tab to enter or change any information, including Hostname, IP Address, and port number, about the camera. 5. Firmware Upgrade: Update all settings of selected camera; camera will reboot after several minutes. XX194-10-00 Rev 908 MP-955IR Megapixel Camera...
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3. Enter Account and Pass word. 4. Click Apply button. 5. Account and Password fields are automatically entered for the camera. 1. Enter Account and Password. 2. Click Action to change the Hostname, IP Address and port number. XX194-10-00 Rev 908 MP-955IR Megapixel Camera...
4. Click Apply button to upgrade firmware and MD5 of this camera; after several minutes the camera will reboot. NOTE: Before upgrading the firmware and MD5 of the camera, make sure you choose the correct version of this server. XX194-10-00 Rev 908 MP-955IR Megapixel Camera...
Unit’s original date of purchase, if still under warranty 3. Pack the unit carefully. Use the original shipping carton or its equivalent for maximum protection. 4. Mark the R.A. number on the outside of the carton on the shipping label. XX194-10-00 Rev 908 MP-955IR Megapixel Camera...
*For any cable in the system exceeding 300 ft (75 m), it is recommended to use Cat5e or higher to maintain good signal integrity. Belden Inc. http://www.belden.com/ (800) 235-3361 Table Recommended Network Cable Types XX194-10-00 Rev 908 MP-955IR Megapixel Camera...
ENVIRONMENTAL Web Browser: Microsoft Internet Operating Explorer 6.0 or above. -4 to 122° F Temperature Range: (-20 to +50° C). Software Security: Password protection 20 to 80% relative, configured by administrator. Humidity: noncondensing. Connections XX194-10-00 Rev 908 MP-955IR Megapixel Camera...
WARRANTY SHALL BE OF NO EFFECT IF AT THE TIME OF SALE A DIFFERENT WARRANTY IS POSTED ON THE COMPANY’S WEBSITE, WWW.VICON-CCTV.COM. IN THAT EVENT, THE TERMS OF THE POSTED WARRANTY SHALL APPLY EXCLUSIVELY. Vicon Part Number: 8006-9010-03-05 Rev 508 XX194-10-00 Rev 908 MP-955IR Megapixel Camera...
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Vicon Industries Inc. Corporate Headquarters 89 Arkay Drive Hauppauge, New York 11788 631-952-CCTV (2288) 800-645-9116 Fax: 631-951-CCTV (2288) Vicon Europe Headquarters Brunel Way Fareham, PO15 5TX United Kingdom +44 (0) 1489 566300 Fax: +44 (0) 1489 566322 Germany vin-videotronic infosystems gmbh Lahnstrasse 1 D-24539 Neumuenster Phone: +49 (0) 4321 8790...
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