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S15 Camera Manual
Discreet. Flexible. Hemispheric.
With the S15D FlexMount, two sensor modules featuring microphones are connected to a concealed
camera housing via cables up to 2 m/6.6 ft long. Two adjacent rooms can be discreetly monitored
with just one camera.
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 e cient.
MOBOTIX AG • D-67722 Langmeil • Tel: +49-6302-9816-103 • Fax: +49-6302-9816-190 • sales@mobotix.com
The HiRes Video Company
HiRes
6 Megapixels
4096 x 1536
Software zoom
Skyline
Format free
Each image format
freely definable
30 Frames/s
VGA (640 x 480)
30 F/s Mega
Virtual PTZ
Digital pan, tilt,
zoom
Backlight
Safe using CMOS
without mechanical iris
Internal DVR
Internal via Flash,
external via Network
Win/Lin/Mac
Recording
via Network on PC
up to 1 Terabyte
Microphone & speaker
Audio
bi-directional via IP,
variable framerates
SIP-Client with video
IP Telephony
Alarm notify,
cam remote control
VideoMotion
Multiple windows
precision pixel-based
-22 to +140°F
Weatherproof
-30 to +60°C, IP65,
no heating necessary
IEEE 802.3af
PoE
Network power
even in winter
Robust
No moving parts
fiber glass housing
MxCC/MxEasy
Licence free
Video-Management-
Software

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  • Page 1 HiRes Video Innovations Robust No moving parts The German company MOBOTIX AG is known as the leading pioneer in network camera technology and its fiber glass housing decentralized concept has made high-resolution video systems cost e cient. MxCC/MxEasy Licence free MOBOTIX AG •...
  • Page 2 PDF files from www.mobotix.com (Support > Manuals). All rights reserved. MOBOTIX ™, MxControlCenter® und MxEasy® are internationally protected trademarks of MOBOTIX AG. Microsoft , Windows and Windows Server are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Apple , the Apple logo, Macintosh , OS X and Bonjour , the Bonjour logo and the Bonjour icon are trademarks of Apple Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.4.10 MX-GPS-Box 1.4.11 MX-232-IO-Box 1.4.12 ExtIO Expansion Module 1.4.13 Mx2wire+ Media Converter 1.4.14 Product Preview 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 Network And Power Connection, Additional Cables 2.5.1 Network Cabling For S15 With Patch Cables 2.5.2 Network Cabling For S15 With Patch Cables 2.5.3 Connecting Additional Cables 2.5.4 Power Supply Using A Switch 2.5.5 Power Supply When Connected Directly To A Computer 2.5.6 Power Supply With Power-Over-Ethernet Products...
  • Page 5 3.5.2 Formatting The MicroSD Card 3.5.3 Activate 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 Di erent 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

    All users of MOBOTIX products are therefore required to familiarize themselves with all valid regulations and comply with these laws. MOBOTIX AG is not liable for any illegal use of MOBOTIX products.
  • Page 7 S15M: Mono camera system with S15D: Camera system with up to two integrated L12 lens external image sensors and dual images of up to 6 megapixels © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 8 If you still have any questions, our support and international sales sta are available at intl-support@mobotix.com from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (German time). We would like to thank you for your trust and wish you all the best with your new MOBOTIX camera S15 FlexMount.
  • Page 9 Indoor Entrance Area (left) And Outdoor Entrance Area (Right) 180° Panorama 180° Panorama S15M – Camera With Hemispheric Sensor Module For Concealed Installation Behind A Wall Or Ceiling Panel 180° Panorama © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 10: Product Overview

    Fast, Simple Cabling The MOBOTIX S15 FlexMount requires just one cable for data and power to connect to a PoE switch and thereby to any expandable Ethernet network. There are two options for a weatherproof connection of the network cable to the housing.
  • Page 11 PoE switch Note S15D Complete Sets MOBOTIX also o ers fully equipped S15D sets with one or two sensor modules. For more information, see the MOBOTIX webseite (www.mobotix.com) or contact your MOBOTIX partner directly. © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany...

  • Page 12: S15M Flexmount Mono Camera

    S15M FlexMount Mono Camera Almost Completely Concealable Hemispheric Camera The S15M is the compact mono version of the S15 series (M = mono). With this version, (only one) hemispheric L12 lens is screwed directly to the camera housing, which can be concealed behind a cover or cladding (for example, stainless steel) up to 6.4 mm in thickness.

  • Page 13: S15D Flexmount Dual Camera

    The maximum frame rate can be up to 30 frames per second, depending on the resolution selected. © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 14 S15 Camera Manual: Product Overview Day And Night Sensor In One Camera The di erence between a MOBOTIX day/night camera and the standard versions is primarily that it continuously uses two adjacent sensor modules rather than relying on a mechanical filter switch, which can be costly to maintain.
  • Page 15 S15 FlexMount Separate Housing And Lens Installation – Weatherproof According To IP65 The flat housing of the S15 FlexMount, including long-term flash memory (MicroSD card up to 64 GB) and all internal and external connectors (Ethernet, MiniUSB, MxBus, microphone, speaker), can be installed discreetly and with optimal protection behind a wall or ceiling panel.

  • Page 16: 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 S15 o ers 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...
  • Page 17 S15 FlexMount Black And White Resolution Now Up To 3.1 Megapixels The S15 is the first MOBOTIX camera worldwide to also feature a five-megapixel night sensor that can deliver black and white images up to 3.1 megapixels in size. This means that in pixels alone images are roughly 140% larger than those delivered by the previous 1.3-megapixel sensor.

  • Page 18: Hemispheric Technology

    Featuring one (S15M) or two hemispheric L12 lenses (S15D), o ers all the image views known from MOBOTIX‘ other hemispheric cameras, including Panorama , Panorama Focus , Double Panorama , Full Image , Normal and Surround . What‘s new on the S15D is that the selected view can be displayed as a dual image that combines both sensor modules.
  • Page 19 Traditional optical PTZ cameras can only record what is being viewed live. The virtual PTZ feature from MOBOTIX allows users to pan to other areas at a later stage in the recording because the entire room can be recorded as a hemispheric image.
  • Page 20 Panorama Focus – three views simultaneously High-resolution 180° panorama Original full image Virtual PTZ 1 Virtual PTZ 2 © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 21 This is a superb overview for the user – provided by a single sensor module. Original full image © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 22: Decentralized Video System

    The S15 is equipped with a shock detector as standard (for all IT and Secure models). For example, if the camera receives a blow to the housing, it can simultaneously take a video of the o ender, trigger a sound alarm and notify the security company by a SIP call.
  • Page 23 /144 S15 FlexMount The decentralized MOBOTIX video solutions are superior to traditional systems in all major aspects. They are also considerably cheaper to operate since they require • Fewer cameras due to the more accurate detail of panorama images with mega- pixel technology •...

  • Page 24: 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 25 /144 S15 FlexMount Notes © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 26: Technical Specifications

    One or two sensor modules can be used with the S15D. There are a total of 24 sensor modules with six di erent MOBOTIX lenses, each available in day or night models. Full image with L12 180° fisheye in public transit bus...
  • Page 27 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 28: Camera Variants - Lenses, Hardware, Image Formats

    250,000 VGA images with 4 GB MicroSD DVR 125,000 125,000 125,000 MEGA images with 4 GB MicroSD DVR 40,000 40,000 40,000 3MEGA images with 4 GB MicroSD DVR 20,000 20,000 20,000 © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 29: Camera Variants - Software Features

    IEEE 802.1X network authentication) Video Analysis Video Motion detector MxAnalytics – – – MxActivitySensor Free-of-charge Video Management Software download from MxEasy, MxCC www.mobotix.com or App Store MOBOTIX App © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 30: Technical Data

    Software (included) MxEasy video management software, MxControlCenter control center software, MOBOTIX App for iOS devices with iOS 5.0 and higher Image processing Backlight compensation, automatic white balance, Functionality depends on image distortion correction, panorama correction, camera variant (see Section 1.2.3,...
  • Page 31 L12, coated glass pane for all other sensor modules, mounting parts, Allen wrench, 50 cm patch cable, manual, software, 4 GB MicroSD card (built-in) © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 32: Delivered Parts And Dimensions

    Products > S15 FlexMount and open the basket. It contains a M.10 Use this to order the required parts in any of the available colors. 1.10 1.11 © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 33: Delivered Parts And Dimensions

    Cable plug, 3–5 mm, white (Ethernet installation cable) Allen wrench 2.5 mm Lens wrench (lens, dome) Module wrench (sensor module, glass/filter insert) Cable tie (Ethernet installation cable, microphone, speaker, MxBus) M.10 Screwdriver (screw clamps) © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 34 /144 S15 Camera Manual: Product Overview S15D Core (Base Module) Design The base module of the MOBOTIX S15D consists of a housing, a housing cover and a base plate for attaching the camera. LED default settings: MicroSD card LEDs Base plate...
  • Page 35 /144 Delivered Parts and Dimensions Internally-Accessible Connections On The S15D The MOBOTIX S15D provides the following internal connections that can be accessed once the cover plugs and housing cover are removed: LSA+ terminal Ethernet Installation cable Screw terminals MxBus, microphone,...
  • Page 36 115 mm/4.53 in Always print or copy drilling template in 100 mm/3.94 in their original size Diam. 5.5 mm/ 0.22 in 13.5 mm/0.53 in Attaching The Base Module Slots M6 tap holes © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 37 /144 Delivered Parts and Dimensions 33.5 mm/1.32 in 5 mm/ 0.2 in © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 38: L12 Sensor Module

    Item Number Part Name Sensor module with a xed washer L12 lens (installed) Dome (installed) Cable retainer with bayonet catch (installed) Sealing plug, blue, small (installed) Nut (plastic) © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 39 Top = top border of Sensor cable con- image (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: 91 g 40 mm/1.6 in Extension © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 40: Sensor Modules

    Sensor module with a xed washer L25/L51 lens (installed) Protective glass insert with coated glass (installed) Cable retainer with bayonet catch (installed) Sealing plug, blue, small (installed) Nut (plastic) © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 41 Top = top border of 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: 91 g 40 mm/1.6 in Extension © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 42: Sensormodule

    Sensor module with a xed washer L35 / L76 / L160 lens (installed) Protective glass insert with coated glass (installed) Cable retainer with bayonet catch (installed) Sealing plug, blue, small (installed) Nut (plastic) © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 43 Top = top border of 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: 91 g 40 mm/1.6 in Extension © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 44: S15M

    Products > S15 FlexMount and open the basket. It contains the Use this to order the required parts in any of M.10 the available colors. 2.10 2.11 2.13 2.12 © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 45 Cable plug, 5-7 mm, white (Ethernet installation cable) Cable plug, 3-5 mm, white (Ethernet installation cable) Allen wrench 2.5 mm Lens wrench (lens, dome) Cable tie (Ethernet installation cable, microphone, speaker, MxBus) M.10 Screwdriver (screw clamps) © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 46 /144 S15 Camera Manual: Product Overview S15M Camera Housing The MOBOTIX S15M consists of a base plate for attaching the camera, a housing with built-in lens, and a housing cover. LED default settings: MicroSD Card LEDs Base plate Keys Lens with dome...
  • Page 47 /144 Delivered Parts and Dimensions Internally-Accessible Connections On The S15M The MOBOTIX S15M provides the following internal connections that can be accessed once the cover plugs and housing cover are removed: LSA+ terminal Ethernet installation cable Screw terminals MxBus, microphone,...
  • Page 48 115 mm/4.53 in Always print or copy 100 mm/3.94 in drilling template in their original size Diam. 5.5 mm/ 0.22 in 13.5 mm/0.53 in Attaching The Camera Housing Slots M6 threaded holes © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 49 /144 Delivered Parts and Dimensions 48 mm/1.89 in 39.5 mm/1.56 in 33.5 mm/1.32 in 5 mm/ 0.2 in © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 50: Available Accessories

    S15 on the camera only Order No.: MX-CBL-MU-STR-05/2/5 (Straight/Straight) Order No.: MX-CBL-MU-EN-STR-05/2/5 (Straight/Angled) With this cable, which is up to five meters long, MOBOTIX add-on modules (MX-232-IO-Box, ExtIO, CamIO) can be connected directly to the S15. © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany...

  • Page 51: Miniusb Cable To Usb A Socket

    1.4.5 MiniUSB Cable To USB A Socket Order No.: MX-CBL-MU-STR-AB-05/2/5 USB-based storage media (for example, USB hard drives) can be connected directly to the S15 with this cable, which is up to five meters long. 1.4.6 Ethernet Patch Cable For Bayonet Catch Order No.: MX-OPT-CBL-LAN-1/2/5/10 (length 1 m/2 m/5 m/10 m)

  • Page 52: Mx-Npa-Box

    D-Sub 15-HD connector. The MX-232-IO-Box can be connected as an add-on module to all MOBOTIX cameras with an MxBus or USB interface. The maximum length of the MxBus cable (diameter: 0.8 mm) is 50 m.

  • Page 53: Extio Expansion Module

    The ExtIO is suitable for use as direct con- nection to the S15 via a MiniUSB cable (max. 5 m), which can be ordered separately, or as a network connection via the PoE switch.

  • Page 54: Mobotix Software

    MxControlCenter, MxEasy remote stations and MOBOTIX App . The S15 S15 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 55: 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, e ective alarm handling, automatic camera integra- tion, video storage on file servers as well as useful configuration and update wizards.

  • Page 56: 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 57: 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 remote mobile station that uses intelligent detailed solutions to increase security and convenience for users on a daily basis. The controls are optimized for use with...

  • Page 58: Installation

    Otherwise this could lead to a build-up of condensation inside the sensor module and its subsequent failure. 2. Unused connectors on the housing of the S15 must always be sealed using the plugs installed as standard on delivery as well as the corresponding retainers.

  • Page 59: Positioning A Hemispheric Camera

    Ceiling-Mounted A single S15 sensor module can monitor an entire room right into each of the four corners (360° Panorama View) thanks to its hemispheric lens. The camera should ideally be positioned on the ceiling in the center of the room. Rooms with a square floor area of up to approx.
  • Page 60 Bearing this in mind, it is advisable to turn the S15 sensor module in rectangular rooms so that the area marked with two arrows or the rotary plug in a S15M (= top border or North of displayed image) is pointing towards one of the longer walls of the room.
  • Page 61 15° wedge for sen- sor module S15M panorama: one camera – three views simultaneously High-resolution 180° panorama Virtual PTZ 1 Virtual PTZ 2 © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 62 (camera focus). The S15 should be installed on a wall such that the two arrows on the back of the sensor module housing (S15D) or the rounded side of the camera housing (S15M) are pointing towards the ceiling.
  • Page 63 (optimal utilization of lens capabilities). MOBOTIX therefore o ers easy to install mounting accessories with a 15° tilt for the S15D sensor modules.

  • Page 64: S15D Flexmount Installation Options

    © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 65 If there is a risk of water collecting on the back of the sensor modules (for example, in outdoor areas or in the event of extreme humidity), the modules should not be installed pointing downwards! © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 66 For these kinds of installations, MOBOTIX will soon o er an appro- priate mount in the range of accessories available for the S15 (SurroundMount). The slight downward tilt of the two sensor modules allows the area directly underneath them to be captured without any blind spots.
  • Page 67 15° wedge (accessories) 15 mm/0.6 in * Hole diameters vary MOBOTIX also o ers the appropriate installation accessories for mounting the sensor depending on mate- module on thicker walls. Longer “tunnel holes” through a wall can also be bridged using rial thickness (see several extension pieces (each approx.
  • Page 68 Sensor modules must be pro- tected against dirt at the top by glass panels or similar! Do not drive over or step directly on sor modules! © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 69: S15M Flexmount Installation Options

    Products > S15 A similar installation frame is also supplied for the speaker. FlexMount to view and order further accessories for the MOBOTIX S15 system © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 70: Before Mounting

    2.2.1 Overview Of Cable Connections The following cables can be used with the S15 (see also Section 1.4, «Available Accessories» ): • MOBOTIX patch cable : This supplied MOBOTIX cable is designed for direct con- nection to the MX-Patch-Box , the MX-NPA-Box or a standard network port (only in indoor areas).
  • Page 71 Reduced Weather Protection ) Avoid Installing Upside-Down ( If you are installing the S15 upside-down (i.e., the connectors are pointing upwards), the camera does not reach protection class IP65 any more, but only IP54. If mounted upside- down, the S15 can only be used in a dry indoor environment.

  • Page 72: Notes On Cable Lengths And Power Supply

    • 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 73: Network Connection With Mobotix Patch Cable

    Patch cable Box is available at www.mobotix.com under Products > Accessories > Functional Boxes. Insert the MOBOTIX patch cable of the S15 into the network port for standard connections (only permitted in indoor areas). Connecting Peripheral Devices (MxBus, Microphone, Speaker) The opening provided for the installation cable must be used for all other cables that are connected to the camera when using the MOBOTIX patch cable.

  • Page 74: Network Connection With Installation Cable

    2.2.4 Network Connection With Installation Cable As an alternative to connection to an MX-Patch-Box, MX-NPA- Box or standard network port, you can also connect the S15 directly to an installation cable . Since the housing cover of the camera must be opened for this purpose, this working...

  • Page 75: Using Mxbus Modules

      = 2.2  kOhm, sensitivity –35 ± 4 dB, for example, Panasonic Microphone Capsule WM61 • Speaker : Max. power output 400 mW at 8 Ohms impedance, for example, Visaton Speaker K36WP or K50WP © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 76: Replacing The Microsd Card

    • Potentially a power drill and 6-mm drill bit for screw anchor holes for attaching the base plate • Drilling template for base plate and, where appropriate,. sensor module(at the end of this manual) © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 77: Preparatory Steps

    • Even surface : Make sure before attaching the camera that the surface is even so that the base plate of the camera does not move. • Pressure equalization element : This element on the housing of the S15 and the sensor modules must be kept free to enable pressure equalization element of the camera housing.

  • Page 78: Installing The S15D Flexmount

    Depending on the system, the base module of a S15D can be installed quickly: 1. If necessary, mark the drill holes at the intended mounting position, drill the holes for the base plate and hammer in the 6 mm dowels supplied. © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 79: Attaching And Connecting The S15D Sensor Modules

    (see Section 2.3.3, «Plugging In And Lifting O Extensions» ). © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 80: Plugging In And Removing Extensions

    (the thicker side of the wedge is at the top). Make sure that the MOBOTIX lettering at the front of the sensor module is pointing upwards! 6. Now insert the cable and then push the whole sensor module (including wedge, wedge sealing and extension, if installed) through the hole.

  • Page 81: Connecting Network Cables And Additional S15D Cables

    Once you have mounted the S15D and the sensor modules you can connect the network cables of the camera, a MiniUSB cable, if required, and additional cables (MxBus, microphone, speaker) as described in Section 2.5, «Network And Power Connection, Additional Cables» © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 82: Installing The S15M Flexmount

    Make sure the camera is mounted on an is a risk that the housing plate will move and the housing will begin to leak. for the housing cover screws is 0.4 Nm. torque © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 83: Installing The S15M Flexmount

    MOBOTIX offers a mounting kit (acces- the camera on tightly (secure nuts with a screw locking device to prevent them from sories) for this type becoming loose). of attachment © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 84: Network And Power Connection, Additional Cables

    Box is available at www.mobotix.com under Products > Accessories > Functional Boxes. Insert the MOBOTIX patch cable of the S15 into the network port for standard connections (only permitted in indoor areas). If additional cables are required inside the housing (MxBus, microphone, speaker), they must be connected as described in Section 2.5.3, «Connecting Additional Cables»...

  • Page 85: Network Cabling For S15 With Patch Cables

    /144 Network And Power Connection, Additional Cables 2.5.2 Network Cabling For S15 With Patch Cables 1. Remove housing cover and cable plugs : Loosen the Allen screw on the housing cover of the S15 and remove it. Push the cable plug...
  • Page 86 Krone blade and set If additional cables are required inside the housing (MxBus, microphone, speaker), they must be connected as described in Section 2.5.3, «Connecting Additional Cables» . © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 87: Connecting Additional Cables

    4. Fix single wires or cables to the base plate using one of the cable ties supplied. 5. Connect wires to the corresponding devices (MxBus module, microphone, speaker). © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 88: Power Supply Using A Switch

    NPA-Set, Power-Box and Camera Power-Rack (MX-NPA- RJ45 Set, MX-NPR-4 and MX-NPR8/20) are not suitable for use with the S15 LAN/www Camera (10.8.0.99) (10.8.0.11/255.0.0.0) © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

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

    PoE switch/router. The switch/router must support the PoE standards IEEE 802.3af or IEEE 802.3at. The IP addresses in PoE/PoE+ the diagram are shown LAN/www switch/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

    The MOBOTIX factory default is PoE class 2. This default setting is usually fine, and noth- PoE Variables: Multiple cameras ing needs to be changed.

  • Page 91: Camera Startup Sequence

    MxControlCenter, MxEasy, 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

    OPERATING THE CAMERA Manual And Automatic Operation – Overview MxEasy and the MOBOTIX cameras do not require any extra software. Thus, you can set up and operate the MxControlCenter control MOBOTIX camera using a JavaScript-enabled browser on all common operating systems room software are avail- (such as Windows, Linux, Apple, etc.).

  • 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 a MOBOTIX camera that is not operating in the same IP address range as the computer. MxControlCenter...

  • 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

    S15 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: First Images And The Most Important Settings

    Guest screen: http://<camera IP>/ to find further information on the di erent 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

    S15 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 MxControlCenter 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 Di erent Subnet If one or more MOBOTIX cameras are displayed with the status Di erent subnet (for example, cameras with a factory IP address), MxControlCenter automatically o ers 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 S15 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 S15 (telephoto lens and wide angle) For more information, see the MxEasy User Manual, which can be downloaded as a PDF file from the MOBOTIX website: www.mobotix.com > Support > Manuals. © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

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

    As opposed to resetting the camera using Admin Menu > Reset configuration to factory defaults, the user information will not be reset if the camera is booted using the factory IP address. © 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 Lens Focus And Inserting A Filter

    6. If required, clean the outside of the protective glass lens using a clean, lint-free cotton cloth. 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). © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...

  • Page 111: Inserting A Filter

    Adjusting Lens Focus And Inserting A Filter 3.3.2 Inserting A Filter MOBOTIX o ers a polarization filter and a long-pass filter (LPF) in its range of accessory products for all sensor modules (except the L12). The polarization filter prevents unwanted reflections from smooth surfaces.

  • Page 112: Virtual Ptz And Full Image Recording

    Operation Using The Mouse And Scroll Wheel The vPTZ function of the S15 can be controlled in the browser using the mouse. This posi- tion becomes the new image center by clicking on any position on the image displayed on the monitor.
  • Page 113 PTZ Features» , the MxControlCenter manual, Section 2.4.6, «Using the vPTZ Features» and Section 3.1.4, «The “PTZ Controls” Section In The Sidebar Panel» ). Current versions of all manuals can be downloaded anytime from the MOBOTIX website www.mobotix.com under Support > Manuals).

  • Page 114: Full Image Recording

    The main advantage of full image recording lies in the special functionality of the S15, 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 115 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 116: Special S15 Configuration In The Browser

    S15 Camera Manual: Operating The Camera 3.4.3 Special S15 Configuration In The Browser The MOBOTIX S15M and S15D with one or two D11/N11 sensor modules o er a range of special configuration options for the image settings due to their hemispheric lenses.
  • Page 117 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 118 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 119 6. Click on 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 120 S15 Camera Manual: Operating The Camera Caution To permanently save the standard image setting defined for the S15 go to the Store Complete Configuration option in the Manage Settings Quick Control. The settings will then remain in e ect, even after rebooting.
  • Page 121 2. Rotate the live image in the desired direction using the mouse or a joystick con- For vPTZ use and nected to the computer. of a USB joystick, see Section 3.3.1 vPTZ © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 122 In the next step, you can set these views as the standard view for the camera live image. North East Caution: No OnScreen West South Control is available in “Double Panorama” mode © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 123 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 124 • Adding/switching on sensor modules: This is where you can re-enable deactivated modules. • Removing/switching o sensor modules : This is where you can deactivate any connected modules if needed. Cam1 Cam2 © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 125 Virtual PTZ And Full Image Recording Configuration Of Audio Settings Thanks to the MOBOTIX S15 system’s flexible layout, there are a number of di erent micro- phone options depending on the model used (S15D, S15M). Information on how to connect external microphones and speakers is provided in Section 2.2.8, «External Audio Support (Microphone/Speaker)»...

  • Page 126: Microsd Card Recording

    “bad” and will no longer be used. No data is lost in this process. In addition, MOBOTIX cameras can constantly monitor activated flash storage devices. MOBOTIX has developed a technology to test the wear of the flash device by logging the number of write/delete cycles (patent pending). The flash memory wear is automatically displayed in the status bar in the live camera image but it can also be viewed at any time in the Admin Menu >...
  • 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 (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: Activate Recording

    Follow these steps to activate the recording to a MicroSD card that has already been MxFFS-formatted (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. Make sure that the MicroSD card is formatted in MxFFS format.

  • 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 Di Erent 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 Di erent 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 basic 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 MOBOTIX camera. The camera can use either NTP time 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 default, all MOBOTIX cameras are factory- set to an image resolution of 640 x 480 pixels. You can select the desired resolution using the Resolution Quick Control.
  • Page 135 Action Group Overview dialog box. • Activate shock detector: The S15 is also equipped with a shock detector as stan- dard (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 a network message or...

  • Page 136: Additional Notes

    3.7.2 Reduced Weather Protection When Installing Upside-Down If you are installing the S15 upside-down (i.e., the connectors are pointing upwards), the camera does not reach protection class IP65 any more, but only IP54. If mounted upside- down, the camera can only be used in a dry indoor environment.

  • Page 137: Permanently Deactivating The Microphone

    3.7.6 Resetting The Camera To Factory Settings You can reset spe- All settings of the MOBOTIX camera can be reset permanently to the factory default settings. This makes sense if you have, for example, obtained a camera without any information or you would like to reset all settings after testing the camera.

  • Page 138: Deactivating Text And Logo Options

    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- vated, the text at the bottom of the live image (event, action, messaging and recording symbols) will also appear.

  • Page 139: Safety Warnings

    MOBOTIX products. Depending § on national laws and the installation location of the S15, the recording of video and sound data may be subject to special documentation or it may be prohibited.

  • Page 140: Online Help In The Browser

    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 141 /144 Additional Notes Notes © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 142 /144 S15 Camera Manual: Declaration of Conformity DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY S15 FLEXMOUNT Declaration of Conformity www.mobotix.com > Support > MX Media © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 143 VAT ID: sales@mobotix.com DE202203501 You can fi nd the latest version of this document at www.mobotix.com in the Support section. Technical specifi cations subject to change without notice! © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com...
  • Page 144 HiRes Video Innovations Robust No moving parts The German company MOBOTIX AG is known as the leading pioneer in network camera technology and its fiber glass housing decentralized concept has made high-resolution video systems cost e cient. MxCC/MxEasy Licence free MOBOTIX AG •...

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