Oncam EVO-180-WID Installation & User Manual

Evolution 180 Camera Range

Installation & User Manual

EVO-180-W#D-06, Rev A

February 2018

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Manual Copyright

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Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not immerse in water. Protect the connectors from moisture.

6. Do not block any ventilation openings, Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s

instructions.

7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

8. The polarity of any connector attached to the product should be verified before connection.

9. Protect all cables from being crushed or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

10. Only use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer.

11. Unplug or appropriately protect this apparatus during lighting storms or when unused for

long periods of time.

12. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus

has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has

been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to

rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

WARNING

RISK OF EXPLOSION IF REPLACING A BATTERY WITH

AN INCORRECT BATTERY TYPE

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Contents 
Overview ...............................................................................................................................................................................................5 
1 Panoramic View ....................................................................................................................................................................................5 
2 Fisheye View .........................................................................................................................................................................................5 
3 Virtual Camera Views (VCams) ............................................................................................................................................................5 
4 Camera Range ......................................................................................................................................................................................5 
5 Power Requirements ............................................................................................................................................................................5 
6 Audio Input ............................................................................................................................................................................................6 
7 Alarms ...................................................................................................................................................................................................6 
Camera Placement and Orientation......................................................................................................................................................6 
1 Camera Mounting Accessories .............................................................................................................................................................7 
2 Coverage Area ......................................................................................................................................................................................8 
3 Overhead Viewing Angle ......................................................................................................................................................................8 
4 Lighting ..................................................................................................................................................................................................8 
I/O Connector ........................................................................................................................................................................................9 
1 RJ45 Ethernet Socket .........................................................................................................................................................................10 
2 Alarms in/out .......................................................................................................................................................................................10 
3 Audio in/out (Microphone, Speaker) ...................................................................................................................................................11 
4 Power (12V, Ground) ..........................................................................................................................................................................11 
5 LED 1 & 2 ............................................................................................................................................................................................11 
Camera Preparation and Installation ..................................................................................................................................................12 
1 Parts Supplied .....................................................................................................................................................................................12 
2 Preparation..........................................................................................................................................................................................12 
3 Surface - 0° Mounting Box ..................................................................................................................................................................14 
4 Surface - 25° & 45° Mounting Box .....................................................................................................................................................16 
5 Pendant Mounting Box ........................................................................................................................................................................18 
Lens Handling and Cleaning ...............................................................................................................................................................20 
1 Clean-Air Duster .................................................................................................................................................................................20 
2 Solvent and Lens Tissues ...................................................................................................................................................................20 
3 Cleaning Procedures ..........................................................................................................................................................................20 
First Time Operation ...........................................................................................................................................................................21 
1 DHCP ..................................................................................................................................................................................................21 
2 Static IP Installation ............................................................................................................................................................................21 
3 Finding Available Cameras .................................................................................................................................................................21 
4 Connecting to the Camera ..................................................................................................................................................................22 
5 Media Player Requirements ................................................................................................................................................................22 
Camera Web Interface ........................................................................................................................................................................23 
1 Control Panel Tab ...............................................................................................................................................................................23 
2 Image Tab ...........................................................................................................................................................................................24 
3 Day/Night Tab .....................................................................................................................................................................................25 
4 Admin Tab ...........................................................................................................................................................................................27 
5 Regions Tab ........................................................................................................................................................................................37 
Connecting Directly to the Camera Streams ......................................................................................................................................39 
Connecting through ONVIF Profile S ..................................................................................................................................................39 
Troubleshooting and Technical Support .............................................................................................................................................40 
1 Contact ................................................................................................................................................................................................40 
2 Revision History ..................................................................................................................................................................................40 

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11 Copyright and Legal Notices ...............................................................................................................................................................41

12 Additional Online Resources ...............................................................................................................................................................42

12.1 Technical Specifications .....................................................................................................................................................................42

12.2 Oncam 360-degree Viewer .................................................................................................................................................................42

12.3 OnVu360 Mobile Application (iOS and Android) .................................................................................................................................42

13 Frame Rate, Resolution & Storage Requirements .............................................................................................................................43

13.1 Indicative Frame Rates with Different Resolutions .............................................................................................................................43

13.2 Indicative Storage Requirements ........................................................................................................................................................44

List of Tables

Table 1 Indicative Frame Rates for Common Stream and Resolution Combinations ........................................................................................43

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1 Overview

The Oncam Evolution 180 IP Series cameras are innovative and use a fisheye lens to create a

180° view with an extremely large area of coverage. The Oncam 180° IP camera may replace two

or more conventional fixed cameras for seamless wall-mounted coverage of an entire scene with

no gaps or blind spots. The ability to see in all directions at once makes Oncam 180° IP cameras

ideally suited for total situational awareness.

The 12‐megapixel sensor produces enough detail to allow digital pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) operations

over the entire field of view (FoV). Unlike conventional PTZ cameras, Oncam 180° IP cameras

are silent. Oncam 180° IP cameras have no mechanical motors or gears prone to wear and

failure. The only moving part is the high-reliability solenoid-driven IR-Cut filter. The camera

produces three types of view, each suited to a particular set of requirements.

1.1 Panoramic View

The high quality fisheye lens produces an image that is dewarped by software in the camera into

a high-resolution 180° panoramic image. This is the default stream provided by the camera.

Panoramic View is a special, high-performance type of VCam (see below) and up to two different-

resolution Panoramic Views may be enabled at a time, using-up one of the four possible VCam

Views each.

1.2 Fisheye View

The high quality fisheye lens produces a spherical image from which all other views are derived.

The raw image appears warped around a central axis. Special dewarping software built into the

camera and / or the recording system converts the spherical image into a flattened view that is

more familiar to human viewers. When using video management software (VMS) to record a

fisheye video stream, the entire image is preserved, making it possible to look in many directions

at once, even ‘retrospectively’, regardless of the area(s) being viewed when video was recorded.

1.3 Virtual Camera Views (VCams)

The camera is capable of creating up to four user-controlled dewarped views derived from the

main fisheye view. Using ONVIF or API commands from a compatible recording system, areas of

interest in the fisheye image can be dewarped, zoomed and examined, in a view very similar to

that of a traditional Pan, Tilt and Zoom (PTZ) camera. These camera views are available as

separate ONVIF compatible-streams for recording and control on a compatible VMS/NVR

system.

Note: VCam mode is enabled by default to allow creation of the default Panoramic view. VCam

mode is disabled when enabling a secondary fisheye view.

1.4 Camera Range

The Evolution 180 camera range comprises an indoor model, available in white and black, and an

outdoor model, available in white.

EVO-180-WID - Evolution 180 Indoor Camera – White

EVO-180-WJD - Evolution 180 Indoor Camera – Black

1.5 Power Requirements

Supply power using Power over Ethernet (PoE).

PoE. Connect power and data using an Ethernet cable plugged into the camera Ethernet port.

The PoE supplied equipment must be compliant with IEEE 802.3AF.

Direct DC Input. Use only a UL/CSA‐approved LPS or NEC Class 2 power source with a

12 VDC 1A AC adapter (not supplied). The power source must be wired to pins 11 and 12 of the

camera’s 12-pin I/O connector, taking care to use the correct polarity.

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CAUTION: Do not use an excess of 15 VDC from an external power supply. Doing so may

damage the camera and void the warranty.

CAUTION: Do not power the camera using 12 V and PoE at the same time. Doing so may

damage the camera and void the warranty.

1.6 Audio Input

The camera mic input is provided from the 12-pin I/O connector found under the removable

silicon cover on the back of the camera module. It is designed to work with an ordinary Electret

microphone.

Audio Input connects the camera module to an electret microphone in close proximity to the

enclosure. The electret microphone and the connecting cable must be electrically floating to

prevent noise and hum from ground loops.

Suggested cable length is 1 meter or less. Any length longer than this may result in noise

interference with the audio.

1.7 Alarms

The camera module has 1x input and 1x output pins for alarm functions, and 1x input pin for

external control of the IR Cut filter. These are connected via the camera’s 12-pin I/O connector.

2 Camera Placement and Orientation

Camera placement is an important factor when planning any camera deployment. The Evolution

180 camera has an exceptionally wide viewing angle (185°). Consider the camera location for

providing comprehensive coverage of a wide area. Mount the camera with an unobstructed view

and consider scene optimization when one portion of the scene is bright and another dark.

The camera supports three different mounting orientations; Wall, Ceiling and Table, but the high-

performance Panoramic Views give the best images when the camera is mounted to face

horizontally, like when on a wall. Each of these orientations has corresponding settings in the

Camera Web Interface. These camera settings ensure the correct dewarping algorithm is used

when connecting to a compatible VMS or NVR system. In Wall mode, additional controls allow

fine-tuning of the Panoramic View to frame and dewarp the scene perfectly.

Ceiling mounting is preferred when most of the action is occurring below the camera in a

horizontal plane. When a person is directly below the camera though, the view captured is the

top‐of head. When the person moves away from the camera, more of their face and body

becomes visible.

Depending on the use case, a single 180° camera can cover a very large space. Mounting a

camera high-up gives great situational awareness throughout a large room. When planning

coverage ensure there are no obstructions. Typical obstructions include pillars, high-sided

furniture and any hanging objects near the camera such as signage or lighting installations.

Even though the Panoramic View can be adjusted up or down towards anywhere in front of the

lens, the sharpest images will be achieved when the Panorama is across the middle of the

camera’s view. It’s therefore best to aim the lens at the general height of the areas of greatest

interest. To facilitate this, mounting boxes are provided with the Indoor camera at three different

fixed angles, allowing surface or conduit-mounting with various options for cable entry, conduit

and connections.

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2.1 Camera Mounting Accessories

The three mounting boxes supplied with the Indoor camera allow for a wide variety of installation

environments. Each of them may be surface-mounted, for example to a wall or ceiling, or

screwed directly onto the bottom of a threaded pendant conduit. The conduit ports are threaded

with a metric M20 x 1.5mm thread, and an adapter is supplied to allow use with ¾” threaded

conduits.

2.1.1 0° Mounting Box

Flat wall-mounting at a low height is ideal for capturing people’s activity and faces, but depending

on the usage environment, consideration should be given to the risk of people interfering with a

camera that is within easy reach.

Similar scenes may still be achieved at higher mounting heights using the Scene Offset Angle

control to lower the view produced by the panorama. In the example above the camera is

mounted flat to the wall at a height of 1.7 m (5 ft 7 in), and a Scene Offset Angle of -15° is used to

show more of the floor area instead of less relevant ceiling. See section 7.2.6 for details.

2.1.2 25° Mounting Box

Wall-mounting the 25° Mounting Box allows a similar area to be captured to flat wall-mounting,

but from a higher vantage point. This helps keep the camera out of reach while still producing a

complete 180-degree view of a large area. With ordinary panoramic cameras, mounting at an

angle in this way causes a bending effect to the image, making vertical objects tilt outwards

towards the sides, but with Oncam’s Angle Correction Technology, they are perfectly parallel:

Set the “Wall Mount Angle” control in the camera’s Web interface. See section 7.2.6 for details.

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2.1.3 45° Mounting Box

The 45° Mounting Box can be mounted on the ceiling or wall and is useful in long, narrow scenes

like corridors, where having a degree of side view is beneficial. As with the 25° Mounting Box,

Oncam’s Angle Correction Technology can be used to straighten-out distortion caused by tilting

the camera away from the horizon. See section 7.2.6 for details.

2.2 Coverage Area

The Evolution 180 cameras provide coverage for open areas where situational awareness of

people and objects are required.

The higher camera placement provides a larger coverage area. However, with higher camera

placement a reduction in the pixel density is expected. Height impacts the image detail available,

therefore ensure you consider image quality versus the mounting height.

Perform tests to ensure that the camera meets the system operational requirements and the

required detail level is available.

Use a minimum height of 2 m (6.5 ft.) when ceiling mounting a camera for best results.

For multiple camera layouts, ensure the camera areas overlap for full coverage.

2.3 Overhead Viewing Angle

Ceiling‐mounted cameras capture a top‐of‐head shot when the person is directly under the

camera. Hats extend that top-of‐head zone to some degree. Consider the viewing angle when

requiring people identification or recognition.

2.4 Lighting

Avoid bright light sources pointing towards the camera lens. Always face lighting away from the

camera or above the camera installation line (if ceiling mounted).

Adjust the auto-sensor in the camera from the Web Interface. Using auto-sensor adjusts the

camera continuously to optimize the image by increasing exposure time. Furthermore, the

maximum frame rate is reduced as exposure time increases. The image remains in full colour

until below one Lux, after which it transitions to black and white for better contrast.

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3 I/O Connector

Access I/O ports and the SD card slot by removing the cover on the rear of the camera.

The 12-pin I/O connector under the rear cover provides all user I/O and power connections.

The green, labelled tool-less mating half for this 12-pin I/O connector is supplied with the camera.

The other green two-pin socket under the cover (on the right in the photo above) is a data port for

programming the camera in the factory and is not for operator use.

Programming port

– not for operator use.

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3.1 RJ45 Ethernet Socket

Two loops are provided for cable ties in the rear

structure of the camera body. These may be

used to secure the cables for extra security and

strain relief on their connectors.

CAUTION: Do not use an excess of 15 VDC

from an external power supply. Doing so

may damage the camera and void the

warranty.

CAUTION: Do not power the camera using

12 V and PoE at the same time. Doing so

may damage the camera and void the warranty.

3.2 Alarms in/out

ALM IN 1 is Alarm in: 1 which provides external control input to the user.

ALM IN 2 is Alarm in: 2 which provides external control input to the user.

ALM OUT is Alarm Out enables the camera to output a signal to control an external source.

While using alarm inputs/output, select the ground connection adjacent to the ALM IN/ALM OUT (

not the ground labelled 12V GND).

3.2.1 Alarm In

Alarm input is provided from the camera’s 12-pin I/O

connector, found under the cover on the back of the

camera module. When Alarm IN shorts to GND, the

camera’s internal alarm triggers. Through the Camera

Web Interface, specify the time duration. Options

include 10, 30, 60, 300 or 600 seconds.

After the specified amount of time has passed, the

internal alarm clears.

3.2.2 Alarm Out

Alarm output is provided from the 12-pin I/O connector

found under the cover on the back of the camera

module. When an event occurs triggering an external

alarm on the camera, the Alarm OUT pin outputs a

signal (Low to High). Use this signal to drive the

external alarm circuit (known as sourcing). The signal

is 3.3VDC at 15 mA (max).

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3.2.3 External IR Filter Control In

External control of the camera’s Day/Night mode and

IR Cut Filter is provided from ALM_IN_2 input of the

camera’s 12-pin I/O connector, found under the cover

on the back of the camera module.

3.3 Audio in/out (Microphone, Speaker)

MIC or SPEAK relays sound in real-time over the data stream……………………….

While using audio input, select the

ground connection adjacent to the

MIC/SPEAK ( not the ground

labelled 12V GND)

Audio is not recorded on the Micro

SD card.

3.4 Power (12V, Ground)

The camera can be powered by using PoE or via a 12V input

supply using the 12-pin I/O Connector.

When using the 12V input in place of the PoE, the 12V ground

(GND) must be used.

CAUTION: Do not use an excess of 15 VDC from an

external power supply. Doing so may damage the

camera and void the warranty.

CAUTION: Do not power the camera using 12 V and PoE

at the same time. Doing so may damage the camera and

void the warranty.

3.5 LED 1 & 2

Currently the LED functionality is not supported.

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4 Camera Preparation and Installation

For installation of your Oncam Evolution 180 camera, provided are the following instructions.

Reference the Camera Web Interface, page 23 for more detailed features and functionality.

4.1 Parts Supplied

• Camera Module

• Quick Start Guide

• 0° Mounting Box

• Drilling Templates

• 25° Mounting Box

• M20 Conduit Locking Nut

• 45° Mounting Box

• ¾” NPT to M20 adaptor

• Screwdriver & Security Bit

• Camera Mounting screws

• I/O Connector

4.2 Preparation

Review the following prior to installing the camera module.

4.2.1 MAC Address

Document the camera’s location and MAC address for camera configuration. Find the MAC

address on a sticker on the side and rear of the camera module.

4.2.2 Inserting an SD card

Configure a Micro SD card for recording alarm-triggered events. Remove the cover to access the

SD card slot.

Compatible Micro SD cards

• SD, SDHC, SDXC

• Up to 256 GB capacity tested

• Speed of Class 10 or higher

The camera uses the format EXT3, while most SD cards use the format FAT32. Therefore, it is

necessary to format the SD card to EXT3 prior to using the first time. This can be done using the

Camera Web Interface. See Recordings, page 35.

Alternatively, you may use a computer to format several SD cards for an EXT3 file system.

Although additional software is required, this method may be faster for multiple cards.

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4.2.3 Surface Mounting Box - 0°

1. Remove the two side screws holding the camera cover in place.

2. Separate the camera cover exposing the main camera module.

4.2.4 Surface Mounting Boxes - 25° and 45°

1. Remove the conduit plug from the bracket.

2. Remove the back cover from the bracket by

sliding the cover away.

3. Replace the conduit plug, if the conduit entry is

unused.

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4.2.5 Pendant Mounting Box

Remove the conduit plug from the bracket.

4.3 Surface - 0° Mounting Box

The Evolution 180 Indoor Camera is intended for mounting on flat surfaces such as walls and

ceilings. The camera is supplied with three different mounting boxes, angled at 0°, 25° and

45°. These allow the installer to tilt the highest-quality center of the camera’s fisheye image

towards the level of most interest in the scene. The camera firmware also allows the

panoramic image to be adjusted up and down to frame the area of interest.

Route cabling through the top or side conduit ports on the mounting boxes, or directly into the

rear from the mounting surface for concealed cabling. The 0° box is used for ceiling-mount

orientation. Use the 0° and 25° boxes for single pendant mounting, routing cables through their

threaded conduit ports. The 25° box has a rear cover for this option. The 25° and 45° boxes

may also be used for back-to-back mounting of two cameras if required, using two M4 x 12 mm

screws provided.

4.3.1 Installation Steps

1. Chose the drilling template for your installation. Ensure there is sufficient space around the

mounting box, aligning the template and mounting box together.

2. Drill the mounting holes.

3. Mount the wall bracket onto the installation surface using appropriate screws for the surface

type. Route the cable through the M20 conduit holes or back.

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4. Ensure the camera’s arrow is pointing up.

5. Connect the network cable to the camera module rear. Tie the cable to the camera body

using the slots. Ensure the cable is routed inside the mounting box.

6. Attach the camera module to the bracket and secure with the four screws (provided).

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7. Replace the camera cover with the two captive security screws.

For mounting options, see Camera Mount, page 7.

4.4 Surface - 25° & 45° Mounting Box

1. Using the drilling template, drill mounting holes.

2. Mount the wall bracket onto the installation surface using appropriate screws for the surface

type. Route the cable through the M20 conduit holes or back.

3. Attach the camera module and ensure the arrow is pointing up.

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4. Connect the network cable to the camera rear.

5. Attach the camera module to the bracket, securing it with the four screws (provided).

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6. Replace the camera cover, securing it with the two side screws (provided).

4.5 Pendant Mounting Box

4.5.1 Installation Steps

1. Pass unterminated cable through the pendant mount and M20 conduit adapter.

2. Connect the mounting box to the pendant adapter and terminate the network cable.

3. Ensure the camera’s arrow is pointing up.

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4. Connect the network cable to the camera module rear.

5. Attach the camera module to the mounting box and secure with four screws (provided).

6. Replace the camera cover with the two side screws.

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5 Lens Handling and Cleaning

Do not remove the blue lens protection sticker until the camera is installed and ready for use.

Clean the lens only when necessary. You should only handle the lens in a clean, low-dust

environment while wearing powder-free acetone-impenetrable gloves.

Since oil, dust and debris from your hands, the environment or from used lens tissue can stain,

scratch or damage the lens, do not touch the lens transmissive or reflective surfaces, and never

reuse a lens tissue.

Inspect a lens for dust and stains by holding it near a bright visible-light source. Viewing the lens

at different angles allows you to see scattering from dust and stains.

5.1 Clean-Air Duster

Always blow dust off your lens before cleaning. If the dusted lens has no visible stains after

using the clean-air duster, no further actions are necessary. If the lens is not clean, properly

use solvents or a lens tissue.

1. Compressed air or nitrogen must be filtered and oil-free. De-ionized gas is recommended.

Note: Commercially available chemical dusters are acceptable (such as those designed for

electronics or keyboards).

2. Hold the can upright, otherwise the propellant can spray and permanently damage the lens.

5.2 Solvent and Lens Tissues

Always use lint-free tissue with a solvent.

CAUTION: Dry lens tissue can scratch optical surfaces.

A good solvent is a mixture of 60% acetone* with 40% methanol. Acetone alone dries too

quickly. The methanol slows the evaporation time and also dissolves debris.

Always use acetone-impenetrable gloves when using acetone. Acetone is not recommended

for plastic optics.

Isopropyl alcohol is safe and an effective alternative, but evaporates more slowly and so can

leave drying marks on the lens.

5.3 Cleaning Procedures

Clean the edge of the optic before cleaning the face (central area) to prevent dirt from being

drawn up onto the face. Wipe slowly to allow the solvent to evaporate without streaking.

Remember, slow and steady cleans the optic.

Make a lens-tissue brush by folding the lens tissue so that the fold is nearly as wide as the

optic.

Do not touch any part of the tissue that will touch the optic. With a hemostat or tweezers, grip

the folded tissue parallel to and near the fold.

3. Clean the edges of the exposed optic, tracing the inside edge of the mount in a slow circle.

4. Use caution to move slowly to allow the solvent to evaporate; do not double back over your

path.

5. As you approach your starting point trace a decreasing radius circle until you reach the

center of the lens.

6. Lift the tissue slowly to prevent solvent from accumulating at the lens center.

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