Installation Guide Avigilon™ High Definition Professional IP Camera Models: 16L-H4PRO-B, 12L-H4PRO-B and 8L-H4PRO-B
Important Safety Information This manual provides installation and operation information and precautions for the use of this camera. Incorrect installation could cause an unexpected fault. Before installing this equipment read this manual carefully. Please provide this manual to the owner of the equipment for future use.
l l Use only UL-listed mounting bracket suitable for the mounting surface and minimum 0.4 kg (0.9 lb) weight, plus the weight of the attached lens. Avoid leaving the image sensor exposed for extended periods of time. Always cover the image sensor with either a lens or a dust cap. l Do not allow dust, moisture or any other foreign debris to enter the lens mount. l Never touch any glass elements inside the lens mount.
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Table of Contents Overview 1 Front View 1 Rear View 2 Installation 4 Required Tools and Materials 4 Camera Package Contents 4 Installation Steps 4 Mounting the Lens 5 Mounting the Camera 5 Connecting Cables 6 Assigning an IP Address 6 Accessing the Live Video Stream 6 Aiming and Focusing the Camera 6 (Optional) Configuring Onboard Storage 7 For More Information 7 Cable Connections 8 Connecting External Power 8 Connecting to External Devices 8 Connecting to Microphone and
Overview Front View 1. Lens Mount Accepts EF and EF-S lenses. 2. Lens Release Button Releases the lens that is mounted on the camera. 3. EF-S mount index A white mark on the lens mount to help you align an EF-S lens to the camera. 4. EF mount index A red mark on the lens mount to help you align the EF lens to the camera.
Rear View 1. Camera Mounts Provides mounting points for the camera. Mounts accept 1/4”-20 UNC bolts commonly found on tripods and mounting brackets. 2. SD Card Slot Accepts an SD card for onboard storage. 3. Power Connector Block Accepts a terminal block with either an AC or DC power connection. DC input can be either polarity. Only required when Power over Ethernet is not available. 4. Ethernet Port Accepts an Ethernet connection to a network.
Provides information about device operation. For more information, see LED Indicators on page 11 7. Audio I/O Connector Accepts a mini-jack connector (3.5 mm). 8. Serial Number Tag Product serial number and part number label. 9. I/O Connector Block Provides connections to external input/output devices.
Installation Required Tools and Materials l Small slotted screwdriver with 5/64” or 2 mm blade width — for connecting power when not using Power over Ethernet. l Mounting bracket, enclosure or tripod.
Mounting the Lens Important: Avigilon cameras require high-quality lenses to take full advantage of their advanced imaging capabilities. To avoid poor image quality caused by incorrect lens selection, only use lenses that are recommended by Avigilon for use with this camera model. For a list of lenses recommended for use with this camera model, contact your Avigilon dealer or representative. NOTE: If the lens includes a collar, the collar must be used to prevent damage to the lens mount on the camera.
Connecting Cables Refer to the diagrams in the Overview section for the location of the different connectors. To connect the cables required for proper operation, complete the following: 1. If external input or output devices are part of the installation (for example: door contacts,relays, etc), connect the devices to the I/O Terminals. 2. If an external microphone or speaker is required, connect the devices to the audio connector. 3.
1. If available, adjust the zoom using the appropriate ring on the lens. 2. If the lens has an auto focus (AF) mode, set the lens switch to the AF position to allow the camera web interface or Avigilon Camera Installation Tool to control the camera’s focus. a. In the Image and Display settings page, use the Auto Focus button to focus the lens. If the desired focus position was not achieved, use the focus near and far buttons to adjust the focus.
Cable Connections Connecting External Power NOTE: Do not perform this procedure if Power over Ethernet (POE) is used. If PoE is not available, the device needs to be powered through the removable power connector block. Refer to the diagrams in this guide for the location of the power connector block. The device can be powered from 12 VDC or 24 VAC. The power consumption information is listed in the product specifications. To connect power to the power connector block, complete the following steps: 1.
1. Ground 2. RS-485B 3. RS-485A 4. Relay input 5. Relay output 6. +5 VDC, 200 mA max. output for relay drive 7. 0 — External device 8. * — Relay 9. ** — Switch NOTE: The 5 V connection can be used to energize a relay coil with up to 200 mA. If more than 200 mA is required, an external power supply up to 25 VDC at 120 mA can be used. Connecting to Microphone and Speakers The camera can be connected to an external microphone and speaker through the audio connector. The connector is a mini-jack (3.
1. Audio IN 2. Audio OUT 3. GND 4.
LED Indicators Once connected to the network, the Connection Status LED will display the progress in connecting to the Network Video Management software. The following table describes what the LEDs indicate: Connection State Connection Status LED Description Obtaining IP Address One short flash every Attempting to obtain an IP address. second Discoverable Two short flashes every second Obtained an IP address but is not connected to the Network Video Management software.
Resetting to Factory Default Settings If the camera no longer functions as expected, you can choose to reset the camera to its factory default settings. Use the firmware revert button to reset the camera. Figure 1: The firmware revert button on the rear of the camera. 1. Disconnect power from the device. 2. Using a straightened paperclip or similar tool, gently press and hold the firmware revert button. 3. While continuing to hold the button, power the device. Release the button after three seconds.
Setting the IP Address Using the ARP/Ping Method Complete the following steps to configure the camera to use a specific IP address: 1. Locate and copy down the MAC Address (MAC) listed on the Serial Number Tag for reference. 2. Open a Command Prompt window and enter the following commands: a. arp -s For example: arp -s 192.168.1.10 00-18-85-12-45-78 b. ping -l 123 -t For example: ping -l 123 -t 192.168.1.10 3. Reboot the camera. 4.
Cleaning Image Sensor The image sensor is protected from contamination by protective glass. However, the protective glass can be contaminated by dust and other debris. To clean the protective glass, perform the following steps: 1. Remove the lens or dust cap. 2. Using a photographic-grade bulb-type blower (commercially available), blow away any dust or foreign debris from the protective glass inside the lens mount. 3. Immediately replace the lens or dust cap.
Specifications Camera Audio Input/Output Line level, mini-jack (3.
Electromagnetic Emissions FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B EN 55022 Class B IC ICES-003 Class B Electromagnetic Immunity EN 55024 Class B EN 61000-4-2 EN 61000-4-3 EN 61000-4-4 EN 61000-4-5 EN 61000-4-6 EN 61000-4-11 16 Specifications
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