Vivotek IB836BA-HF3 User manual

User’s Manual

2MP • WDR • Day & Night • 30M IR • IP66 • IK10 • Extreme Weather •

Defog

Bullet

Network Camera

IB836BA-EHT, IB836BA-EHF3

IB836BA-HT, IB836BA-HF3

Rev. 1.2

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Table of Contents

Overview

..............................................................................................................................................................

3

Revision History ...............................................................................................................................................3

Read Before Use ..............................................................................................................................................4

Package Contents ............................................................................................................................................4

Symbols and Statements in this Document ...................................................................................................... 5

Physical Description .........................................................................................................................................5

Hardware Installation ........................................................................................................................................ 6

Network Deployment ......................................................................................................................................13

Software Installation .......................................................................................................................................16

Ready to Use .................................................................................................................................................. 17

Auto Focus .....................................................................................................................................................18

Accessing the Network Camera

....................................................................................................................

19

Using Web Browsers ......................................................................................................................................19

Using RTSP Players ....................................................................................................................................... 22

Using 3GPP-compatible Mobile Devices ........................................................................................................ 23

Using VIVOTEK Recording Software .............................................................................................................24

Main Page

.........................................................................................................................................................

25

Client Settings

..................................................................................................................................................

30

Conguration

....................................................................................................................................................

35

System > General settings .............................................................................................................................36

System > Homepage layout ..........................................................................................................................38

System > Logs ...............................................................................................................................................41

System > Parameters ....................................................................................................................................43

System > Maintenance ................................................................................................................................... 44

Media > Image .............................................................................................................................................48

Media > Video ................................................................................................................................................61

Media > Video ................................................................................................................................................62

Media > Audio.................................................................................................................................................70

Network > General settings ............................................................................................................................71

Network > Streaming protocols ....................................................................................................................79

Network > SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) ...........................................................................88

Security > User accounts ...............................................................................................................................89

Security > HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL) .................................................................90

Security > Access List ..................................................................................................................................97

PTZ > PTZ settings ......................................................................................................................................102

Event > Event settings..................................................................................................................................106

Applications > Motion detection....................................................................................................................120

Applications > DI and DO ...........................................................................................................................123

Applications > Tampering detection ............................................................................................................. 124

Applications > Audio detection ...................................................................................................................125

Applications > Package management - a.k.a., VADP (VIVOTEK Application Development Platform) .......127

Recording > Recording settings ..................................................................................................................130

Local storage > SD card management ......................................................................................................... 135

Local storage > Content management .........................................................................................................136

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Appendix

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139

URL Commands for the Network Camera ................................................................................................ 139

Technology License Notice ....................................................................................................................... 333

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) .......................................................................................................334

Overview

VIVOTEK’s IB836BA-H is a stylish, bullet-style network cameras designed for diverse

outdoor applications and comes with a complete range of options. Equipped with a 2MP

Full HD WDR sensor for a resolution of 1920x1080 at 30 fps, the IB836BA-H series is an

all-in-one outdoor camera capable of capturing high quality and high resolution video even

in high contrast environments.

The IB836BA-H series provides exible options for both xed focus for simple operation,

and remote focus with built-in stepping motors and P-iris to provide precise and remote

adjustments.

Meeting the demands of outdoor and harsh conditions, the IB836BA-H series also comes

with an IP66- and IK10-rated housing that allows the camera body to withstand rain, dust

and against acts of vandalism or other impacts.

The IB836BA-H is designed to operate under a wide operating temperature in extremely

cold or hot temperatures, even when powered by PoE. When choosing VIVOTEK

IB836BA-H series, users have four options: the IB836BA-HT, IB836BA-EHT, IB836BA-

HF3, and IB836BA-EHF3. Different options can be chosen based on the requirements of

your application, such as focusing method or the environment temperature.

Revision History

■ Rev. 1.0: Initial release.

■ Rev. 1.1: Added terminal block pinouts.

■ Rev. 1.2: Added the Mounting hole position drawing.

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Package Contents

■ IB836BA-HT, IB836BA-EHT, IB836BA-HF3, or IB836BA-EHF3.

■ L-type T8 anti-tamper key wrench, desiccant bag, screws

■ Waterproof Ethernet cable housing

■ Software CD

■ Sun shield

■ Quick Installation Guide & alignment sticker

* T8 key wrench is also used for the hex socket screw on the camera bracket.

Read Before Use

The use of surveillance devices may be prohibited by law in your country. The Network Camera

is not only a high-performance web-ready camera but can also be part of a exible surveillance

system. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the operation of such devices is legal before

installing this unit for its intended use.

It is important to first verify that all contents received are complete according to the Package

Contents listed below. Take note of the warnings in the Quick Installation Guide before the Network

Camera is installed; then carefully read and follow the instructions in the Installation chapter to

avoid damage due to faulty assembly and installation. This also ensures the product is used

properly as intended.

The Network Camera is a network device and its use should be straightforward for those who

have basic networking knowledge. It is designed for various applications including video sharing,

general security/surveillance, etc. The Configuration chapter suggests ways to best utilize the

Network Camera and ensure proper operations. For creative and professional developers, the URL

Commands of the Network Camera section serves as a helpful reference to customizing existing

homepages or integrating with the current web server.

Mounting Hole Positions

AA

BBBB

A_117.4

0

-0.5

B_117.4

0

-0.5

3-

6.5 ± 0.1

5

86

0

-0.4

86

0

-0.4

10.52

10.49

0

-0.15

21

+0.2

0

48.53

0

-0.2

5

SECTION BB-BB

Dimensions are measured

in millimeters.

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Symbols and Statements in this Document

i

INFORMATION: provides important messages or advices that might help prevent

inconvenient or problem situations.

NOTE: Notices provide guidance or advices that are related to the functional integrity of

the machine.

Tips: Tips are useful information that helps enhance or facilitae an installation, function,

or process.

WARNING: or IMPORTANT:: These statements indicate situations that can be

dangerous or hazardous to the machine or you.

Electrical Hazard: This statement appears when high voltage electrical hazards might

occur to an operator.

Physical Description

Front Panel

Motorized or

xed lens

The T models have auto-focus motorized lens. Some of the sufx syntax used in model

naming are listed below:

E w/ heater for extreme weather

Fx Focal length w/ number

T w/ Remote focus lens

R w/ PoE repeater

H w/ High Dynamic Range functionality

NOTE:

Reset Button

SD/SDHC/SDXC

Card Slot

PoE daughterboard

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Hardware Installation

1. Attach the included alignment sticker to a preferred location.

2. Drill holes for mounting screws and a cabling hole.

3. Loosen the anti-tamper screws to open the top cover.

4. Insert an SD card (user-supplied).

5. Replace the desiccant bag whenever you open the top cover. This ensures the

components are free from the moisture.

M

3

4

icro

5

TM

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6. Secure the Network Camera to a wall or ceiling.

Wall Mount

Ceiling Mount

6

7

7. Secure the sun shield to camera.

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3.5 ~ 6mm

8. When connecting the LAN cable, use the cable housing to make sure the connections

are waterproof.

8-1. Pass the cable through the seal dome, and squeeze the rubber seal through an RJ45

connector.

8-2. You can then pass the cable through the cable gland body.

8-3. Fasten up these components. Make sure enough pressure is exerted on the rubber

seal.

8-4. Connect the Ethernet cable to the RJ45 connector with a seal ring. Fasten the cable

housing.

8

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9

9. If your cables pass through a hole on a wall or ceiling, make sure the passage is

waterproof using sealant foam, heat shrink tubing, or putties. Make sure the interfaces,

e.g., DC connectors and terminal connectors, if unused, are also wrapped up using

waterproof putties.

You can also purchase the AM-714 junction box to place all cabling connections within the

protection of the box .

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12. Install the "Installation Wizard 2" software utility on your software CD.

13. The program will search for VIVOTEK Video Receivers, Video Servers or Network Cameras

on the same LAN.

14. Double-click on the camera's MAC address to open a browser management session with

the camera.

11. Connect the other interfaces, such as I/O wires.

10. Loosen the fastening ring on the mount bracket using a hex wrench, and aim the camera at

the area of your interest. When done, tighten the fastening ring.

Fastening ring

10

15. With a live view is displayed on your laptop, adjust the zoom and focus to obtain an optimal

image. Check the live view to ensure the image is in focus.

The "T" models comes with motorized focus lens. Use the Auto Focus function in rmware

menu for best image.

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LED Denitions

Item LED status Description

LED De`nitions

1 Steady Red Powered and system booting, or network

failed

Red LED off Power off

Green LED off Network is disconnected

2 Steady Red and Green LED blinks every 1

sec.

Connected to network

3 Green LED blinks every 1 sec. and RED

LED blinks consecutively every 0.15 sec.

Upgrading rmware

4 Green and RED blink every 0.15 sec, Green

and RED light on, then blink again.

Restoring defaults

5 RED LED is on, Green LED blinks and RED

LED is constantly on.

Status after a reset (network connected)

Green and RED LEDs are constantly on. Status after a reset (network

disconnected)

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Hardware Reset

The reset button is used to reset the system or restore the factory default settings.

Sometimes resetting the system can return the camera to normal operation. If the system

problems remain after reset, restore the factory settings and install again.

Reset: Press the recessed reset button. Wait for the Network Camera to reboot.

Restore: Press and hold the reset button until the status LED rapidly blinks. Note that all

settings will be restored to factory default. Upon successful restore, the status LED will

blink green and red during normal operation.

SD/SDHC/SDXC Card Capacity

This network camera is compliant with SD/SDHC/SDXC 16GB / 8GB / 32GB / 64GB and

other preceding standard SD cards.

Reset Button

Connector Pinouts

The DO+ pin is a 12V output signal with a max. load of 50mA. The max. voltage for the

DO- pin is 80VDC.

Au+

Au-

MIC P

MIC N

DO+

DO-

DI+

DI-

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Network Deployment

General Connection (PoE)

When using a PoE-enabled switch

The Network Camera is PoE-compliant, allowing transmission of power and data via a sin-

gle Ethernet cable. Follow the below illustration to connect the Network Camera to a PoE-

enabled switch via Ethernet cable.

PoE Switch

When using a non-PoE switch

Use a PoE power injector (optional) to connect between the Network Camera and a non-

PoE switch.

Non-PoE Switch

PoE Power Injector

(optional)

NOTE:

1. The camera is only to be connected to PoE networks without routing to outside plants.

2. For PoE connection, use only UL listed I.T.E. with PoE output.

802.3af

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Internet connection via a router

Before setting up the Network Camera over the Internet, make sure you have a router and follow

the steps below.

1. Connect your Network Camera behind a router, the Internet environment is illustrated below.

Regarding how to obtain your IP address, please refer to Software Installation on page 16 for

details.

IP address : 192.168.0.3

Subnet mask : 255.255.255.0

Default router : 192.168.0.1

IP address : 192.168.0.2

Subnet mask : 255.255.255.0

Default router : 192.168.0.1

LAN (Local Area Network)

Router IP address : 192.168.0.1

WAN (Wide Area Network )

Router IP address : from ISP

Cable or DSL Modem

POWER

COLLISION

LINK

RECEIVE

PARTITION

1

2

3

4

5

Internet

2. In this case, if the Local Area Network (LAN) IP address of your Network Camera is

192.168.0.3, please forward the following ports for the Network Camera on the router.

■ HTTP port: default is 80

■ RTSP port: default is 554

■ RTP port for video: default is 5556

■ RTCP port for video: default is 5557

If you have changed the port numbers on the Network page, please open the ports

accordingly on your router. For information on how to forward ports on the router, please refer

to your router’s user’s manual.

3. Find out the public IP address of your router provided by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).

Use the public IP and the secondary HTTP port to access the Network Camera from the

Internet. Please refer to Network Type on page 72 for details.

Internet connection with static IP

Choose this connection type if you are required to use a static IP for the Network Camera.

Please refer to LAN setting on page 71 for details.

Internet connection via PPPoE (Point-to-Point over Ethernet)

Choose this connection type if you are connected to the Internet via a DSL Line. Please refer to

PPPoE on page 72 for details.

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Congure the router, virtual server or rewall, so that the router can forward any data com-

ing into a precongured port number to a network camera on the private network, and

allow data from the camera to be transmitted to the outside of the network over the same

path.

From Forward to

122.146.57.120:8000 192.168.2.10:80

122.146.57.120:8001 192.168.2.11:80

... ...

When properly congured, you can access a camera behind the router using the HTTP

request such as follows: http://122.146.57.120:8000

If you change the port numbers on the Network conguration page, please open the ports

accordingly on your router. For example, you can open a management session with your

router to congure access through the router to the camera within your local network.

Please consult your network administrator for router conguration if you have troubles with

the conguration.

For more information with network conguration options (such as that of streaming ports),

please refer to Conguration > Network Settings. VIVOTEK also provides the automatic

port forwarding feature as an NAT traversal function with the precondition that your router

must support the UPnP port forwarding feature.

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Software Installation

Installation Wizard 2 (IW2), a software included in the product CD, helps you set up your

Network Camera on the LAN.

1. Install IW2 under the Software Utility directory from the software CD.

Double-click the IW2 shortcut on your desktop to launch the program.

2. The program will conduct an analysis of your network environment.

After your network environment is analyzed, please click Next to continue the program.

3. The program will search for all VIVOTEK network devices on the same LAN.

4. After a brief search, the installer window will prompt. Click on the MAC and model name

that matches the one printed on the product label. You can then double-click on the address

to open a management session with the Network Camera.

0002D1730202

00-02-D1-73-02-02 192.168.5.151 IB836BA

Installation

Wizard 2

IW

2

Network Camera

Model No: IB836BA

Made in Taiwan

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Pat. 6,930,709

MAC:0002D1730202

R o HS

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Ready to Use

1. A browser session with the Network Camera should prompt as shown below.

2. You should be able to see live video from your camera. You may also install the 32-channel

recording software from the software CD in a deployment consisting of multiple cameras. For

its installation details, please refer to its related documents.

IB836BA

•

The "E" models, e.g., IB836BA-EHF3, IB836BA-EHT, are able to operate in low temperature

environments. However, when starting these cameras in a very low termperature condition,

e.g., -40ºC, the embedded heater may take half an hour to warm up the camera. When the

temperature within the canister reaches -10ºC, the camera automatically starts.

IMPORTANT:

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Auto Focus

On the web session, visit the Configuration > Image > Focus window. Perform the

Auto Focus function for best image. However, if you have cascaded cameras, do this

one by one. Do not perform this function simultaneously on multiple cameras because

the motorized lens also consume considerable amount of power, and may cause the last

camera on the line to hang.

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Accessing the Network Camera

This chapter explains how to access the Network Camera through web browsers, RTSP players,

3GPP-compatible mobile devices, and VIVOTEK recording software.

Using Web Browsers

Use Installation Wizard 2 (IW2) to access the Network Cameras on LAN.

If your network environment is not a LAN, follow these steps to access the Netwotk Camera:

1. Launch your web browser (e.g., Microsoft

®

Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox).

2. Enter the IP address of the Network Camera in the address eld. Press Enter.

3. Live video will be displayed in your web browser.

4. If it is the rst time installing the VIVOTEK network camera, an information bar will prompt as

shown below. Follow the instructions to install the required plug-in on your computer.

NOTE

► For Mozilla Firefox or Chrome users, your browser will use Quick Time to stream the live

video. If you don’t have Quick Time on your computer, please download it rst, then launch

the web browser.

NOTE:

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► By default, the Network Camera is not password-protected. To prevent unauthorized access,

it is highly recommended to set a password for the Network Camera.

For more information about how to enable password protection, please refer to Security on

page 89.

► If you see a dialog box indicating that your security settings prohibit running ActiveX

®

Controls, please enable the ActiveX

®

Controls for your browser.

1. Choose Tools > Internet Options > Security > Custom Level.

2. Look for Download signed ActiveX

®

controls; select Enable or Prompt. Click OK.

3. Refresh your web browser, then install the ActiveX

®

control. Follow the instructions to

complete installation.

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