PPIC91000 / PPIC91520 Operating instructions You can find important information and FAQs about this and other products online at: https://support.abus-sc.com/ Version 1.0 Original operating instructions in German. Retain for future reference.
English Introduction Dear customer, Thank you for purchasing this product. ABUS Security-Center hereby declares that the base station and camera PPIC91000 and PPIC91520 comply with the RED Directive 2014/53/EU. These devices also comply with the requirements of the following EU directives: EMC Directive 2014/30/EU and RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following web addresses: www.abus.com/product/PPIC91000 www.abus.
English Data storage is subject to national data privacy guidelines. The use of surveillance equipment may be forbidden or regulated by law in some countries. Before using this equipment, ensure that all of your surveillance activities are legal. Note on data protection The operator is responsible for the legally compliant use of the product in accordance with GDPR.
English Contents 1. Scope of delivery ............................................................................................................................... 6 2. Description of hardware ................................................................................................................... 7 2.1. Battery Camera Pro ..................................................................................................................... 7 2.2. Bracket .........................................
English 4.7.6.5 Device settings .............................................................................................................. 42 4.7.6.7 Device information ......................................................................................................... 43 4.7.6.8 Add camera ................................................................................................................... 43 4.7.6.9 Restart base station ........................................................
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English PPIC91000 PPIC91520 • Battery Camera Pro (1) • Battery Camera Pro (1) • Antenna for Battery Camera Pro (2) • Antenna for Battery Camera Pro (2) • Base station (3) • Drill template for camera (6) • Power supply unit for base station (12 V DC, 1 A) (4) • USB-A to USB-C cable (8) • • Reset tool (9) Wall bracket (5) • • Mounting material (10) Drill template for camera (6) • Network cable (1.
English Rear ON/OFF and PAIRING button 1/4" thread for bracket Antenna connection* (RP-SMA) Cover USB-C port Status LED *Wireless frequency: 2.4 GHz (802.11 b/g/n), max. transmission power 20 dBm • The charging status LED flashes during the charging process. The LED is permanently lit in red when fully charged and in wired operation, as well as during recording and access to the live view in the app,. • Any bracket with ¼" thread is supported.
English Charging the camera The camera battery is fully charged at the factory. Due to transport and storage, the battery charge level may be reduced at the time of purchase or start-up. Tip: Fully charge the camera before using it. Connect the enclosed USB-C cable to the corresponding port on the back of the camera. Use a commercially available mains plug (as for charging a mobile phone) with 5 V DC and 2 A to charge the camera. If the battery is empty, the camera will be fully charged again in approx.
English 2.3. Base station Front / Back USB interface for storage medium (USB stick) Power supply (12V DC / 1A) LAN interface Power LED Reset button Pairing LED Loudspeaker A commercially available USB stick (max. 128 GB storage capacity; not included in the scope of delivery) is required for camera recordings. If you are using a used USB stick: back up existing data if necessary and format the USB stick after start-up via the storage setting of the base station.
English Reset to factory settings if necessary: Press and hold the reset button with the reset tool for 5 seconds until the power LED flashes red.
English 3. Mounting/installation ATTENTION! The camera must be disconnected from the power supply during installation. 3.1. Camera alignment and coverage The detection range of the integrated passive infrared motion sensor (PIR for short) is limited to 8 m. Persons who are outside this range are "seen" by the camera and displayed on the live image, but do not trigger a recording. The recommendation for optimum mounting is a mounting height of 2 m and a tilt angle of 12.5°.
English The camera's viewing angle is larger than the PIR viewing angle. When installed, it is possible that people are visible on the live image but do not trigger a recording. This is because the person is outside the PIR detection range of 8 metres. Max. 8 m range of the motion sensor Live image, but no triggering Ideal camera position for motion detection The camera takes a short time to connect to the base station after motion detection.
English 3.2. Installing the camera without a wall bracket The camera can be placed on a flat surface without a bracket. The following points must be observed in this case: • The position of the camera is not fixed without a bracket and can be moved unintentionally, thus changing the detection range. • Larger objects between the camera and the base station can interfere with transmission.
English 3.3. Installing the camera with a wall bracket Mark three holes on a flat wall using the template, drill the holes (6 mm drill bit required) and attach the back plate of the bracket (mounting material enclosed). Insert the ball joint, fit the cover of the bracket and tighten. Then position the fixing ring and tighten slightly. Turn the camera onto the thread of the ball head and align it with the desired detection area. Tighten the fixing ring in order to secure the camera in this position.
English 3.4. Notes on the recognition of persons The person recognition function allows you to differentiate between objects. As soon as the PIR (passive infrared sensor) triggers, the camera software searches for specific characteristics of a person in the image. Environmental influences such as sunlight, heat, wind, rain, snow or insects can cause false recognition in very rare cases. Objects that look similar to the outline of a person are also detected as persons in rare cases.
English In order to achieve optimal performance of the person recognition function, certain conditions have to be observed as regards installation or the field of view of the camera: 1. The installation height of the camera should be chosen between 2 and 3 metres. 2. The object height in the image area must be between 1/16 and 1/2 of the image height. If objects in the image are shown too large or too small, they may not be detected correctly. 3.
English 3.5. Installing the camera and base station The camera with IP65 protection class is suitable for outdoor use. The base station is intended for indoor installation only. The base station supports up to four Battery Camera Pro devices. The process of teaching the base station to the app is described in 4. App2Cam Plus: First access. For external access to the camera, you need a router with internet access. Note Position the base station so that it is not covered by objects.
English Positioning the camera and base station The base station of the battery camera Pro requires a connection to your router via network cable. To do this, use either the enclosed network cable or a commercially available longer/shorter LAN cable of your choice. If your home has several network connections, you can of course place the base station so that it is as close as possible to the camera for better reception. Please note that structural conditions on site (e.g.
English In an installation with two or more cameras, the base station should be placed as centrally as possible so that all cameras are within range of the base. The reception of the individual cameras is shown in the live view by means of the signal strength symbol.
English 3.6. Placement of base station without drilling First plug in the network cable and the USB memory (with max. 128 GB storage capacity; not included in the scope of delivery). Then connect the power cable to the base station.
English 3.7. Mounting the base station on the wall Attention! Position the base station so that it is not covered by objects. Ensure optimal ventilation of the base station. Mark two holes on a flat wall using the template and drill the holes (6 mm drill bit required). Install dowels and screws (see scope of delivery), then hook in the base station.
English To save recordings, insert a commercially available USB stick (with max. 128 GB storage capacity; not included in the scope of delivery). First plug in the network cable and the USB memory (with max. 128 GB storage capacity; not included in the scope of delivery). Then connect the power cable to the base station.
English 4. App2Cam Plus: First access 4.1. System requirements Please observe the following points to ensure easy start-up: • • • • • • • • Router (for connecting the base station) and home network (for access via app) Smartphone and base station must be in the same network. Network with password and encryption. Networks without encryption are not supported. The location service of the mobile device must be activated for network integration.
English 4.3. Setting up the camera 4.3.1. LAN setup Before you start setup, first connect the network cable and (for recordings) a standard commercially available USB stick to the base station. Then connect the power cable to the base station. If you insert a USB stick later: first disconnect the base from the power supply so that the storage medium is recognised correctly. 1. 2. 3. Start App2Cam Plus and select "Add new device" to start the start-up process.
English 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. If you have not already done so, first connect the base station to the router via the network cable. Then connect the base station to the power supply. The base station is ready as soon as the red power LED lights up. Click on "Search camera in network" to continue with the installation. Select your base station using the identification number. You will find the identification number (DID) enclosed in the packaging.
English 4.3.2. Adding a base station that has already been set up If a base station has already been set up via another smartphone or user, select this method to add previously set up base stations. Open the app and click on "Add connected device" to add a camera, then click on "Add connected camera". Enter a name for your base station.
English Carry out the following two steps within 1 minute. 1. In the app, go to the path: Camera overview > Live view > Camera settings > Base station settings > Add camera Press and hold for 3 seconds 2. Switch on the camera by pressing and holding the On/Off button for 3 seconds. On the back of the camera, the status LED (red) lights up and the camera outputs a signal tone. The camera is in pairing mode ex-works and now automatically connects to the base station.
English Note: Since the Battery Camera Pro is connected to the app via the corresponding base station, you will always see a preview image in the camera overview, even if several cameras are connected to one base station (more details are provided on this in the following section on the live view). The menu at the bottom of the screen takes you to the recordings (if the USB stick is inserted and correctly recognised) and also to the app settings and general information. 4.4.1.
English 4.4.3. Info / App settings Discover ABUS Rate app Here you will find ideas for using the app, the camera and compatible devices. Rate our app and send us your suggestions for improvement. Instructions You can find more information about the app and your device in the Quick Guide, at support.abus-sc.com, on the ABUS YouTube channel, or at abus.com. Video acceleration (Android only) Enable/disable hardware decoding Hardware decoding is available for use on Android.
English 4.5. App2Cam Plus: Live view 4.5.1. Live view functions Activate landscape mode simply by rotating your phone/tablet sideways.
English 4.5.2. Camera indicators Camera name You can change the name of the camera in the camera settings. 4.5.3. Stream indicators CIF VGA HD Full HD Direct Relay server N=1 Low Normal Good xxx KB/s Image resolution of the current stream Current connection status Direct: The Peer2Peer Server was able to set up a direct connection between your end device and the camera. Relay server: The Peer2Peer Server was unable to set up a direct connection.
English Note If the connection to your camera is always established via the relay server, please check the following settings: • Check whether UPnP is activated in your router. • Check whether a hardware firewall or a software firewall is preventing a direct connection. • Check whether several "hops" (routers) are installed between the device and the internet. 4.6. App2Cam Plus: Recordings 4.6.1. Recording menu Tap the Recordings icon in the camera overview to open the event list.
English 4.7. Playback Playback of a recording is started by tapping on an entry in the event list in the "Recordings" screen. Various functions are available in playback mode. In landscape mode (hold mobile phone/tablet sideways), you see the recording in widescreen format. The recordings usually require a short loading time before they can be played. Note During playback, the recording is temporarily stored on your mobile phone/tablet.
English 4.7.2. Download and share recording (download/forward) To download a file to your smartphone, click on the download icon. The file is now downloaded and is subsequently displayed in red in the recording list. You can share the file by clicking on the Share icon. Note The downloaded data is stored differently on the iOS and Android operating systems. iOS: The events are stored on the device and can be accessed in the gallery.
English 4.7.5. Camera settings Settings are available for the base station and for the cameras. In the base station settings, you have the option of deleting cameras from your base station. Note Although the individual items have a different layout than in Android, the functions are identical and available on both platforms. Note Always make changes to the camera's settings (e.g. changes to the admin password) in the camera's local network.
English 4.7.6. Base station settings 4.7.6.1 Security settings Security settings Make the security settings for your base station here. The changes in the settings are applied only after exiting the menu. Change security code The security code was assigned during set-up. It is used to permit access via additional mobile phones/tablets. If you have forgotten your security code, you can carry out set-up again by resetting to the factory settings.
English 4.7.6.2 Schedule settings Activation/deactivation schedule Schedule settings Tap the plus symbol to add a schedule that automatically activates or deactivates the "Motion detection" function (see Live view). You can save a schedule if you want to activate or deactivate the motion detection of all cameras at certain times. For example, if you are at home at certain times and do not want to receive any notifications. Separate schedules are created for activation and deactivation.
English 4.7.6.3 Storage settings Storage settings Record without audio Activate the function to save the recordings without audio. For sound recordings, observe the relevant country-specific regulations. Regardless of the audio setting selected for recordings, you can use the intercom function/audio at any time within the live view. Ring memory function There are several ways to overwrite the events on the USB stick. OFF As soon as the USB stick is full, no more recordings are saved.
English 4.7.6.4 Notification settings Activate push notification / Notification language Push notifications Activate push notifications to receive notifications based on motion detections to your smartphone if the "Motion alarm" function is activated at the same time (see Live view or Schedules). You will also receive notifications when the battery level of a camera drops below 15% or when a firmware update is available.
English Save the settings with OK. When exiting the advanced settings, press "Confirm". Only then will the e-mail settings be applied. We recommend using "googlemail" to send e-mails. You can find instructions on how to set this up under Downloads at abus.com. Deactivate voice commands Activate or deactivate the voice commands of the base station.
English 4.7.6.5 Device settings Device settings The changes in the settings are applied only after exiting the menu. Camera name Change the base station name here for the push notification when motion detection is activated/deactivated. Time zone / Daylight saving time The world time zones are listed in the selection list. Select the time zone in which the camera is installed. For Germany: If the world time zone uses the changeover to daylight saving time, activate daylight saving time.
English 4.7.6.7 Device information About device The device information gives you information on the installed firmware version of the camera, the total available memory and the free memory on the USB storage medium. 4.7.6.8 Add camera Add camera Here you can integrate another camera into the base station. For more information, see section 4.3.3 4.7.6.
English 4.7.8. Camera settings (camera 1-4) Camera settings Here you can make the settings for the individual cameras. If several cameras are connected to the base station: the order corresponds to the order of the respective start-up. Camera name Change the camera name of the taught-in cameras here. The name is displayed in the live view as well as in the push notifications. Sensitivity Two modes are available for motion detection.
English Here you have the option to change the resolution for the live view. Video quality If the network/Wi-Fi signal is poor, a lower picture resolution can help to obtain a smoother picture. Please note that less image data also results in less image detail. The value set here has no effect on the recording, which is always saved in 3MPx. LED intensity Here you can adjust the intensity of the white light LED or switch off the light completely.
English Device information 8 The device information shows you the current firmware version, Wi-Fi firmware version, MCU version and the current state of charge of the respective camera. Delete camera You have the option of deleting a camera from the base station. First tap on "Delete camera" and then confirm with "Yes". 5. Update firmware You can update the firmware of your base station in two different ways.
English Option 2: If you do not want to wait for the 6-hour interval, you can also have the base station actively search for a newer firmware. To do this, press the menu item "Check now for firmware updates" in the camera settings. If firmware has not already been downloaded, a newer version will now be actively searched for and then saved to the USB stick; this can take up to 5 minutes, exit the camera settings to do this.
English 7. Battery FAQs The battery life of the Battery Camera Pro depends on various factors such as triggering frequency as well as ambient and environmental influences. Here are some tips to increase the battery life. When should you charge the battery? You will receive a push notification regularly as soon as the battery drops below the 15% capacity; the live view and recording will continue. Charging the battery Remove the camera from the bracket and plug in the USB-C cable.
English 8. Troubleshooting tips Installation distances between the base station and the cameras The distance between two cameras should be at least 2 m. Please install the cameras at a minimum distance of approx. 1 m from the base station to avoid interference. If you install outside the range of the base station, you will get an unreliable picture or no picture at all. Please check the signal strength icon in the live image to see if it is sufficient. At least 2 bars should be displayed.
English Weak network signal or poor image quality Possible causes could be: 1. Wi-Fi devices can interfere with signal transmission; ensure sufficient distance between the base station, camera and Wi-Fi devices. Possible interfering factors can also be: thick brick walls, exterior walls, glass, water pipes and metal. 2. Remove dirt from the camera. This can negatively influence the transmission and picture quality.
