EN Q25M Camera Manual Security-Vision-Systems Allround Easy. Allround Secure. www.mobotix.com 60.196_EN_V4_03/2015 Elegant, ultra-compact and weatherproof 5MP dome camera. Its 360° allround view allows monitoring and recording an entire room, while the panorama image and image analysis tools of the Q25M Hemispheric provide an unparalleled range of application scenarios.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Contents THE MOBOTIX INFORMATION CHANNELS MOBOTIX Support on the MOBOTIX Website www.mobotix.com/other/Support The MOBOTIX Video Tutorials www.mobotix.com/other/ Support/Tutorials Seminars on MOBOTIX Campus www.mobotix.com/other/ Partners/Seminars The MOBOTIX YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/MOBOTIXAG MOBOTIX Seminars MOBOTIX offers inexpensive seminars that include workshops and practical exercises. For more information, visit www.mobotix.com > Seminars.
/156 Contents CONTENTS 1 Product Overview 10 1.1 Q25M Hemispheric 10 1.1.1 1.1.2 1.1.3 1.1.4 1.1.5 General Product Characteristics Hemispheric Technology Advantages and New Features Decentralized Video System Green IP Video 10 21 24 26 28 1.2 Technical Specifications 30 1.2.1 1.2.2 1.2.3 1.2.4 Lens Options Camera Variants – Lenses, Hardware, Image Formats Camera Variants – Software Features Technical Data 30 32 33 34 1.3 Delivered Parts and Dimensions 36 1.3.1 1.3.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Contents 2 Installation 58 2.1 Preparing the Installation 58 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 2.1.5 2.1.6 Wall-Mounted Ceiling-Mounted Mounting Options Network Connection And Power Supply, UPS Preparing the Camera Connections, MX-Overvoltage-Protection-Box Wiring, Fire Prevention, Lightning and Surge Protection 59 62 65 68 69 70 2.2 Mounting the Camera Without Accessories 72 2.2.1 Mounting Instructions 2.2.2 Procedure 72 74 2.
/156 Contents 2.9.6 2.9.7 2.9.8 2.9.9 Connecting a USB Cable Connecting a Two-Wire MxBus Cable Variable PoE Camera Startup Sequence 106 107 108 109 3 Operating the Camera 110 3.1 Manual and Automatic Operation – Overview 110 3.1.1 3.1.2 3.1.3 Manually Using a Computer in the 10.x.x.x IP Address Range Automatically Using MxControlCenter or MxEasy Automatically Using DHCP 111 112 113 3.2 First Images and the Most Important Settings 114 3.2.1 3.2.2 3.2.3 3.2.4 3.2.5 3.2.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Contents 3.6.10 3.6.11 3.6.12 3.6.13 3.6.14 3.6.15 3.6.16 Cleaning the Camera and Lens Legal Notes Safety Warnings Online Help in the Browser Declaration of Conformity Disposal Disclaimer 151 151 151 152 153 153 153 Manufacturer 155 Legal Notes § Legal aspects of video and sound recording: You must comply with all data protection regulations for video and sound monitoring when using MOBOTIX products.
/156 Contents Safety Warnings Installation Instructions: • This product must not be used in locations exposed to the dangers of explosion. • Make sure to install this product as shown in Chapter 2, «Installation» of this manual. • When installing this product, make sure that you are only using genuine MOBOTIX parts and MOBOTIX connection cables. • Make sure that you are installing this product on a solid surface that provides for a sturdy installation of the fixing elements used.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual FOREWORD Dear MOBOTIX customer, Congratulations on your decision to purchase a professional and modern HiRes network camera “Made in Germany”! The Q25M provides 360-degree overview with only one hemispherical lens. This means that you only need one camera to monitor the entire room right into all four corners. The fisheye distortion that is typical for this kind of lens is automatically corrected by the camera software in the live image.
© MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Product Overview 1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 1.1 Q25M Hemispheric QQQQ with in-ceiling mount 1.1.1 General Product Characteristics Innovative Hemispherical Technology for the Perfect Room Overview The MOBOTIX Q25M Hemispheric camera is an elegant, ultra-compact and weatherproof IP network dome camera with a special hemispheric lens (fisheye). When mounted on the ceiling, the camera is capable of providing full 360° allround view or a 180° widescreen panorama when mounted on a wall.
/156 Q25M Hemispheric Panorama Focus – One Camera, Three Views (Wall-Mounted) Maximum room overview while simultaneously viewing detail in a single image: the Q25M is capable of providing two more views at the same time with the 180° panorama, allowing you to focus on two scenes in parallel ("Panorama Focus" display mode).
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Product Overview Full Image and Normal View With innovative MOBOTIX Hemispheric Technology, an entire room can be ideally monitored. For instance, one single, particularly elegant and discreet, Q25M replaces the time-consuming and expensive installation of several standard cameras.
/156 Q25M Hemispheric Surround View (Quad View), Based on the Correct Full Image The Q25M “Surround” display mode replaces (when ceiling mounted) four cameras, and shows four directions simultaneously on the monitor in a quad view. The preset North position can be moved to any direction in the image; the camera generates the other three directions (East, South, West) automatically and stores them as separate views.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Product Overview Extraordinary Picture Quality Image quality is the one key criterion of a security camera. Due to their internal video analysis and data storage capabilities, the decentralized MOBOTIX systems are independent of the available network bandwidth. As a result, the system provides for efficiently storing and managing the video streams of a virtually unlimited number of cameras with the highest resolution at a reasonable cost.
/156 Q25M Hemispheric Virtual PTZ (vPTZ) – No Motor Required The Q25M can zoom in on detail as well. These vPTZ functions are a standard feature in the integrated Q25M camera software. The image from the hemispheric camera can be enlarged using e.g. the mouse wheel, a joystick or a software-controlled PTZ panel, and you can "move" the view to any section of the image. This provides the features of a mechanical PTZ camera without the disadvantages of maintenance and wear.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Product Overview Simultaneous Corrected Live Image and Full Image Recording All conventional, motorized PTZ cameras only store the image that is currently viewed as the live image (live image recording). This has one serious disadvantage as the recording can only show what has happened in the "visible" portion of the image; the rest is lost and cannot be examined later on. For this reason, MOBOTIX has added the new full image recording feature to the Q25M.
/156 Q25M Hemispheric Example: The people marked by the red circle in the middle area of the image would not have been recorded by a regular PTZ camera; the full image recording of the Q25M allows to determine for example, the exact time at which the people entered the image area recorded by the camera. A Browser (Internet Explorer with MxPEG ActiveX plug-in), MxControlCenter or MxEasy can be used to examine the recorded sequences.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Product Overview Internal DVR MicroSD-card already installed in the camera (Q25M-Secure) The Q25M secure models feature direct recording to integrated MicroSD cards, which makes the camera fully independent of any external storage media, even for longer periods of time. The camera internally saves high-resolution video with sound, without requiring an external storage device or PC, and thus without any network load whatsoever.
Q25M Hemispheric 19/156 The integrated DVR functionality with long-term storage on a MicroSD card also makes the camera an ideal solution for mobile applications since it only requires a power supply via the network cable (standard PoE) for full event-driven recording with video and audio, thus delivering a complete standalone product. Application examples in this context are installations in public transportation such as busses, trains, aboard ships, airplanes, etc.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Product Overview Q25M with 10° On-Wall Set Q25M with In-Ceiling Set © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.
/156 Q25M Hemispheric 1.1.2 Hemispheric Technology The Q25M Hemispheric offers all the image views known from MOBOTIX‘ other hemispheric cameras, including Panorama, Panorama Focus, Double Panorama, Full Image, Normal and Surround. The primary components of a hemispheric camera include a fisheye lens, a high-resolution image sensor, and image correction software that is integrated into the camera.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Product Overview Handling Several Image Sections at Once One or more image sections can be corrected for perspective in the hemispheric view, allowing you to monitor and record several different areas of a room at the same time, something that a mechanical PTZ camera is not capable of doing. Everything Stored in the Recording Traditional optical PTZ cameras can only record what is being viewed live.
/156 Q25M Hemispheric Panorama Focus Maximum room overview while simultaneously viewing detail in a single image. A hemispheric sensor module can also provide two additional views so that you can focus on two detail scenes simultaneously in addition to the panorama view.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Product Overview 1.1.3 Advantages and New Features The high-resolution Q25M Hemispheric is a universally deployable, highly innovative and easily concealable camera system. A powerful successor to the Q24M, the Q25M features a five-megapixel image sensor and is clearly superior to its predecessor in terms of image quality and frame rate.
Q25M Hemispheric Black&White Image Sensor with Five Megapixels You can now order the Q25M with a five-megapixel night sensor that can deliver black and white images with up to 5MP resolution. This results in larger images than those delivered by the previous 1.3-megapixel sensor with a perceptibly higher degree of details. Basic Cameras Maximum Image Size Is Now HD Instead of VGA The Q25M-Basic now generates HD images (1280x720 pixels) instead of the VGA images of predecessor models (640x480 pixels).
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Product Overview 1.1.4 Decentralized Video System Usually, cameras only supply images, while processing and recording take place later on a central PC using video management software. This centralized structure has too many limitations for high-resolution video systems since it requires high network bandwidth and the PC processing power is insufficient when using several high-resolution cameras.
/156 Q25M Hemispheric The decentralized MOBOTIX video solutions are superior to traditional systems in all major aspects.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Product Overview 1.1.5 Green IP Video The modern, network-based video security technology offers numerous advantages to use energy efficiently. 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 consumption and environmental friendly because of long life expectancy and minimal amount of materials involved. Low Power Consumption MOBOTIX cameras are cost-efficiently supplied via PoE.
Q25M Hemispheric Notes © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Product Overview 1.2 Technical Specifications 1.2.1 Lens Options MOBOTIX Q25M cameras come with a standard L12 fisheye lens with a 180° horizontal angle of view. The camera is also available with an L25 Super Wide-Angle lens with a horizontal angle of view of 82°, respectively. The integrated virtual PTZ features of the camera software or MxControlCenter/MxEasy properly correct the lens distortion that is specific to each of the lenses.
/156 Technical Specifications Lenses with 5MP Image Sensor L12 L25 35 mm equiv. 12 mm 25 mm True focal length 1,8 mm 4 mm Original image (image format 4:3) Aperture 2,0 1,8 Horizontal angle of view 180° 82° Vertical angle of view 160° 61° At 1 m distance Image width ∞ 1.7 Image height 11.3 1.2 Image width ∞ 8.7 Image height 56.7 5.9 Image width ∞ Image height 113.4 At 5 m distance At 10 m distance 17.4 11.9 At 20 m distance Image width ∞ Image height 226.9 34.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Product Overview 1.2.2 Camera Variants – Lenses, Hardware, Image Formats Camera Model Q25M-Basic Q25M-SEC Objektive, Sensoren L12 Hemispheric • • L25 Superweitwinkel • • L38 Wide-Angle – – L51 Wide-Angle – – L76 Tele – – L160 Tele – – L320 Tele – – – – Image sensor with individual exposure zones CSVario L27–60 Color Color/BW Sensor sensitivity 5MP in lux at 1/60 s and 1 s 0.25 / 0.013 0.25 / 0.013 (Color) 0.05 / 0.
/156 Technical Specifications 1.2.3 Camera Variants – Software Features Camera Model Q25M-Basic Q25M-SEC General Features Digital zoom (continuous) with panning Motion JPEG/MxPEG/H264 codecs • • •/•/– •/•/• Programmable exposure ones • • Snapshot rec. (pre-/post-alarm images) 3 50 Terabyte ring buffer storage (internal/network) – • Continuous rec. with sound (0.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Product Overview 1.2.4 Technical Data Technical Data Q25M Functionality depends on camera variant (see Section 1.2.3, «Camera Variants – Software Features»)! Model variants MX-Q25M-Basic, MX-Q25M-SEC, MX-Q25M-SEC-Night Lens options 12 to 25 mm, 35 mm format, hor. angle of view 180° to 82° (5MP) Sensitivity Color sensor: 0.25 lux at 1/60 s, 0.013 lux at 1 s Black and white sensor: 0.05 lux at 1/60 s, 0.
/156 Technical Specifications Technical Data Q25M Security User/group management, HTTPS/SSL, IP address filter, IEEE 802.1x, intrusion detection, digital image signature Certifications EMC (EN 55022, CISPR 22, EN 55024, EN 61000-6-1/2, FCC part15B, CFR 47, AS/NZS 3548) Power supply Year-round Power-over-Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af); variable PoE class, approx. 4.
/156 *MicroSD card only available for Q25M-Secure Q25M Camera Manual: Product Overview 1.3 Delivered Parts and Dimensions 1.3.1 Q25M Camera Item Quantity 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 4 4 4 4 2 Part Name Camera Lens Lens wrench MicroSD card pre-installed (SDXC) CAT5 patch cable, 0.5 m incl.
/156 Delivered Parts and Dimensions Camera Housing and Connectors The MOBOTIX Q25M consists of the camera housing (motherboard and lens), the outer shell and the mounting ring. Connections • NET (Ethernet network incl. PoE power supply) • MiniUSB (e.g. for ExtIO) • Slot for MicroSD card Lens unit Speaker Microphone (only Q25M-Sec) R key LEDs Slot for MicroSD card (not externally accessible) Network connector MiniUSB (e.g.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Product Overview 48 mm/1.89 in Q25M: Dimensions Without Mounting Options ø 160 mm/2.3 in Mounting Ring Drilling Template (Incl. Space For Wall Outlet) Find the drilling templates (scale 1:1) at the end of the manual as a fold-out MxBus Netzwerk The blue circle indicates the hole to cut for the wall outlet Note Find the folded drilling template at the end of the manual.
Delivered Parts and Dimensions 39/156 1.3.2 Mounting Kits and Mounts On-Wall Set The On-Wall Set must be ordered separately from the MOBOTIX camera. Item 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Quantity 1 4 4 4 4 2 Part Name On-Wall set housing Stainless steel Allen screws M4x35 mm Stainless steel washers Ø 4.3 mm Foam rubber washers Lock screws with counter nuts Cable fitting with counter nut and O-ring cord © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Product Overview Drilling Template On-Wall Set 74 mm/2.91 in 85 mm/3.35 in Find the drilling templates (scale 1:1) at the end of the manual as a fold-out ø 160 mm/6.3 in ø 166 mm/6.54 in Notes Use the fold-out template included at the end of the printed manual (valid for both 0° and 10° On-Wall Sets). Make sure that the drilling template is not scaled or adjusted to the paper size when printing the PDF file (enlarged or reduced). The maximum torque for all screws is 1 to 1.
Delivered Parts and Dimensions 41/156 In-Ceiling Set The In-Ceiling Set must be ordered separately from the MOBOTIX camera. Item 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Quantity 1 1 2 4 Part Name Ceiling mounting ring incl. 4 flat headed screws Decoration ring Wrench for In-Ceiling mount Clamps © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Product Overview Drilling Template In-Ceiling Set Find the drilling templates (scale 1:1) at the end of the manual as a fold-out ø in Clamping range 6 to 22 mm/ 0.24 to 0.86 in 24.1 mm/ 0.95 in The In-Ceiling Set can be used in panels ranging from 6 to 22 mm/0.24 to 0.86 in thickness 5.9 m/ m 150 ø 180 mm/7.09 in Notes Find the folded drilling template at the end of the manual.
/156 Delivered Parts and Dimensions Vandalism Set The Vandalism Set must be ordered separately from the camera. Quantity 1 4 4 1 1 1 Part Name Stainless steel cover 2 mm stainless steel Spacers for Vandalism set Security screws M4x16 mm Two-hole driver bit for security screws Polycarbonate dome incl. washer Lens wrench 53 mm/2.01 in Item 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 ø 160 mm/6.3 in © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Product Overview Available Variants of Vandalism Set: Stainless steel, polished Stainless steel, matt © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.
/156 Delivered Parts and Dimensions Wall Mount 5.8 5.6 5.4 5.1 5.3 5.7 5.2 5.5 Item 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 Quantity 1 4 4 4 1 8 8 1 Part Name Wall Mount Universal screw anchors 8 mm Stainless steel washers Ø 6.4 mm Stainless steel wood screws with hex head 6x50 mm Wall sealing Stainless steel Allen screws M4x16 mm Stainless steel washers Ø 4.3 mm Bottom plate © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Product Overview Drilling Template Wall Mount Direct installation over on-wall and flushmounted wall outlets Höhe: 125 mm Find the drilling templates (scale 1:1) at the end of the manual as a fold-out Depth: 201 mm/7.91 in Width: 216 mm/8.5 in Notes Find the folded drilling template at the end of the manual. Make sure that the drilling template is not scaled or adjusted to the paper size when printing the PDF file (enlarged or reduced).
/156 Delivered Parts and Dimensions Corner And Pole Mount Item Quantity Part Name 1 4 4 4 2 2 4 Pole mount, stainless steel, white, powder-coated Stainless steel Allen screws M6x20 mm Stainless steel washers Ø 6 mm Stainless steel lock nuts M6 Stainless steel straps Cable fitting with counter nut and O-ring cord Wood screws 6x80mm incl. screw anchors and washers Height: 130 mm/5.12 in 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 Width: 218 mm/8.58 in Depth: 92 mm/3.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Product Overview 1.4 Available Accessories 1.4.1 On-Wall Set Order no.: MX-OPT-AP Consists of On-Wall Mount and mounting supplies. Conforms to U.S. installation standards. Reliably protects the cabling and allows integrating additional modules within the On-Wall Mount (WLAN, battery, ...). 1.4.2 10° On-Wall Set Order no.: MX-OPT-AP-10DEG Consists of On-Wall mount and mounting supplies for inclined installation (10°) of a camera. Conforms to U.S. installation standards.
Available Accessories 49/156 1.4.4 In-Ceiling Set Order no.: MX-OPT-IC For simple installation in false ceiling tiles. Suitable for discreet surveillance. Optionally available with a stainless steel ring. 1.4.5 Outdoor Wall Mount Order no.: MX-OPT-WH Consists of Outdoor Wall Mount and mounting supplies. Covers RJ45 wall outlets. Space for expansion modules (battery, UMTS, WLAN, etc.) Easily mounted to poles using Pole Mount. Weatherproof IP65. 1.4.6 Corner and Pole Mount Order no.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Product Overview Using as a Stand (with/without tripod) Using this stand, you can now place the camera upright on a flat surface or mount the whole assembly on a tripod (1/4” tripod thread at the bottom of the stand). 1.4.8 MiniUSB Cable to MiniUSB (Angled/Straight) Order no.
Available Accessories 1.4.12 NPA-PoE-Set Order no.: MX-NPA-PoE-EU and MX-NPA-PoE-INT (Version EU and Version INT) Order no.: MX-CBL-NPA-BAT-2 (battery cable for mobile voltage sources) This is a multifunctional PoE injector according to the IEEE 802.3af standard – with three connectors (for network, camera/PoE device, PC), universal power supply unit with interchangeable adapter plugs and crossover function.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Product Overview 1.4.15 MX-GPS-Box Order no.: MX-OPT-GPS1-EXT The MX-GPS-Box primarily serves as a high-precision time source for systems without an Internet connection. In addition, it can provide triggering based on GPS events (reaching or moving away from a specified position; exceeding or not reaching a specified speed). This interface box can be attached to all MOBOTIX cameras with an MxBus interface.
Available Accessories 1.4.18 Mx2wire+ Media Converter Order no.: MX-2wirePlus-Set-PW The Mx2wire+ system allows an Ethernet network with PoE to be set up via two-wire cables, which saves users from having to lay several hundred meters of Ethernet cable. For example, an existing two-wire cable of an analog video camera can be reused to connect a high-resolution and modern IP network camera.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Product Overview 1.5 MOBOTIX Software 1.5.1 Integrated Camera Software (Firmware) MOBOTIX cameras and connected MxBus modules operate with built-in firmware whose functions are accessed by the MOBOTIX MxControlCenter, MxEasy remote stations and MOBOTIX App. The Q25M 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.
MOBOTIX Software 55/156 1.5.2 MxControlCenter The MxControlCenter video management software can be used to combine any number of cameras at any locations into a well-structured and powerful video security system with centralized or local access-protected operation and analysis.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Product Overview 1.5.3 MxEasy MxEasy makes it simple to operate the most important functions of the camera thanks to its intuitive user interface and represents a new approach to viewing and controlling 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.
MOBOTIX Software 57/156 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.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Installation 2 INSTALLATION The Q25M is primarily designed for installation on walls or ceilings. The supplied L12 180° lens captures the entire room, practically from wall to wall and from floor to the ceiling. See Section 2.2, «Mounting the Camera Without Accessories» and the following sections for information on the different installation options; the drilling templates can be found at the end of the manual. 2.
/156 Preparing the Installation 2.1.1 Wall-Mounted To make optimal use of the high-resolution 180° panorama functionality of the Q25M, the camera must be mounted on an internal or external wall. The entire hemisphere of the room directly in front of the camera is then effectively monitored, from the wall on the left of the camera to the wall on the right.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Installation Selecting an Appropriate Camera Position The Q25M is primarily suited to providing an excellent overview, and less suitable for more exact details. For active operation, the camera should be mounted at a (out of direct reach) height ranging from 2.5 to 3.5 m. People, for example, may be identified very well at distances of up to 1.5 m, and with sufficient detail at up to 3 m. Objects can be recognized even at distances of 5 m and more from the camera.
/156 Preparing the Installation Wall Installation with the 10° On-Wall Set for Image Optimization An on-wall set, available as an accessory in 0° and 10° inclinations, may also be used for installation. While the 0° set primarily offers easier installation and more storage space for cables and add-on modules (WLAN, connectors, etc.), the 10° set may also increase the image quality in certain cases.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Installation 2.1.2 Ceiling-Mounted Discreet ceiling installation using the In-Ceiling Set Thanks to its hemispherical lens, a single Q25M can monitor an entire room right into each of the four corners (360° Panorama View). The camera's should ideally be positioned on the ceiling in the center of the room. Due to its inherent physical and optical properties, the precision of the lens decreases as the distance from the lens grows.
Preparing the Installation 63/156 Non-Square Rooms When viewing a 360° (full) image in the browser, you will notice that the top and bottom of the image is not fully visible, i.e. some image information has been clipped. This is not a fault of the camera, but intended behavior that aims at achieving the best possible utilization of the image sensor by the camera software.
/156 Never mount the camera to metal surfaces (condensation may damage the camera): MOBOTIX recommends using an On-Wall Mount or the Wall Mount Q25M Camera Manual: Installation Lowered Mounting or Mounting on Extensions When mounting the camera in rooms with a high ceiling , or outdoors, it may be advisable to mount the camera in a lower position. This reduces the distance between the camera and the objects that are to be monitored, which in turn increases the recognizability of details.
Preparing the Installation 65/156 2.1.3 Mounting Options On-Wall Installation (MX-OPT-AP) The On-Wall Set can reliably protect external cables if the cables cannot be fed in the center below the camera housing. The On-Wall mount also provides ample space for extra modules. On-Wall Set (IP65, for outdoor applications) On-Wall Installation with 10° Inclination (MX-OPT-AP-10DEG) This On-Wall Set is identical to the regular On-Wall Set, except that the mounted camera is tilted by 10 degrees.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Installation Stand/Wall Mount for Camera Tests (MX-OPT-TW-Demo-1) The Stand/Wall Mount is a useful accessory for testing and for finding the optimum mounting position of the camera. The set also includes an Allen wrench as well as a Torx screw with dowel and the corresponding Torx wrench for installing as alternative wall mount for testing.
/156 Preparing the Installation 3. Mount the camera to the stand using the two stainless steel Allen screws. 4. Use the Torx screw to fasten the mount onto the wall. Make sure that the head of the screw is not tight against the wall, but that it still has 5 mm/0.2 in to go. 5 mm/ 0.20 in 5. Slide the entire assembly from above over the Torx screw in the wall. 6. Properly tighten the Torx screw to secure the assembly in the desired position.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Installation 2.1.4 Network Connection And Power Supply, UPS The Q25M supports the Power over Ethernet standard IEEE 802.3af (PoE) Power Over Ethernet (PoE Conforming to IEEE 802.3af) All Q25M models are supplied with power using the PoE standard. The Network Power Adapter (MX-NPA-PoE-Set) may be used for smaller installations. For larger installations, it is worth investing in a PoE capable supply device available on the market.
Preparing the Installation 69/156 Using Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) You should install an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) in order to maintain a continuous power supply even when utility power fails. These devices also provide full protection against electrical surges and voltage fluctuations, enhancing the reliability of the system as a whole. When using a more powerful 19” rack-mounted UPS, you can also protect all other network components (for example, switches, routers, PoE switches, etc.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Installation 2.1.6 Wiring, Fire Prevention, Lightning and Surge Protection When installing the wiring inside or outside of buildings, make sure you always adhere to the relevant regulations on wiring, fire prevention and protection against lightning. MOBOTIX cameras are protected against the effects of small electrical surges by a range of measures. These measures, however, cannot prevent the camera from being damaged when stronger electrical surges occur.
Preparing the Installation Lightning and Surge Protection In order to avoid damage to MOBOTIX cameras from overvoltages, you should always install the MX-Overvoltage-Protection-Box. This competitively priced and weatherproof network connector provides reliable protection against overvoltages of up to 4 kV; the box is easily installed in the Outdoor Wall Mount, for example (see Section 1.4.13, «MX-OvervoltageProtection-Box»).
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Installation 2.2 Mounting the Camera Without Accessories 2.2.1 Mounting Instructions The Q25M, being an overview camera, is primarily designed for installation on walls or ceilings. Direct installation of the camera without any accessories is, in general, always possible, however - due to elevation of the rear casing of the camera where connections and their holders are - a flush-mounted wall outlet should be installed first.
Mounting the Camera Without Accessories 73/156 Required Tools Please check that all components supplied with the camera are present in the original packaging first (see Section 1.3.1). The following additional tools are required for installation: • Any additional materials for fastening the camera to a ceiling/wall, if necessary – 4 wood screws incl. screw anchors and washers are included in the original packaging.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Installation 2.2.2 Procedure 1. Install and prepare the network connection. RJ45 patch cable: 50 cm (19.7 in) cable incl., other lengths available from MOBOTIX as accessories Due to the space required for cable and connectors, we recommend a flush-mounted wall outlet with an installation depth of at least 20 mm/8 in 2. Install the flush-mounted wall outlet: The pre-installed cable attached to the camera must be connected with the on-site network cable.
Mounting the Camera Without Accessories 6. Mount the camera: Use the (included) screws to affix the mounting ring and the camera at the designated position. 7. Install the rubber seal: Place the rubber seal with the groove around the edge of the black mounting ring of the camera. 8. Attach the outer shell: Replace the outer shell and screw all four Allen screws tight using the supplied Allen wrench. Ensure that the rubber seal is properly positioned. 9.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Installation Note Note on fastening cables leading in to the camera: Cables passing in to the back of the camera (patch cable for the network connection and ExtIO cable) are secured using a special cable retainer with bayonet catch. When replacing this cable, ensure that the cable is properly seated in the connector and that the retainer with the blue bayonet catch is locked (short clockwise turn until it clicks into place).
/156 Mounting the Camera Without Accessories Caution Only use original MOBOTIX cables to connect the camera. Standard cables purchased from other suppliers do not meet the necessary specifications for proper retention (no IP54 or IP65 weather protection). Ethernet patch cable MiniUSB cable Attaching the Cable Retainer Insert the cable into the receptacle on the camera. Position the bayonet catch from the side (opening points to the right).
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Installation 2.3 Mounting the Camera with the On-Wall Set 2.3.1 Mounting Instructions On-Wall sets available in 0° and 10° inclinations allow fast and simple installation of the Q25M on a wall or room ceiling. When using the set outdoors (IP65), ensure that the screw holes on the rear of the camera housing are sealed with the included foam rubber washers. It is not possible to install the on-wall set directly above an on-wall or flush-mounted outlet.
/156 Mounting the Camera with the On-Wall Set Caution When using the On-Wall Set outdoors, ensure that the screw holes on the rear of the camera housing are sealed with the foam rubber washers included in delivery (IP65). Drilling Template On-Wall Set ø 160 mm/6.3 in 74 mm/2.91 in 85 mm/3.35 in Find the drilling templates (scale 1:1) at the end of the manual as a fold-out ø 166 mm/6.54 in © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Installation Notes Use the fold-out template included at the end of the printed manual (valid for both 0° and 10° On-Wall Sets). Make sure that the drilling template is not scaled or adjusted to the paper size when printing the PDF file (enlarged or reduced). The maximum torque for all screws is 1 to 1.2 Nm. Required Parts Please check that all components supplied with the On-Wall Set are present in the original packaging first.
Mounting the Camera with the On-Wall Set 2.3.2 Procedure 1. Attach washers: Prior to installation, stick a black foam rubber washer around each of the four screw holes on the rear side of the on-wall housing (remove the adhesive foil and press into place, surface must be clean and free of grease). This prevents water from entering the housing. 2. Prepare the cabling: Insert the seal into the cable opening of the On-Wall Set such that the black rubber seal is on the outside.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Installation 6. Remove the mounting ring: Separate the black mounting ring from the camera housing (lift the spring clip). This ring is not required when mounting the camera to the On-Wall set. 7. Connect the cable: Connect the on-site network cable to the network cable passing through the On-Wall Set using a standard connector. Excess cable can be stored easily within the On-Wall mount. 8.
Mounting the Camera with the In-Ceiling Set 2.4 83/156 Mounting the Camera with the In-Ceiling Set The decorative ring is available in different colors and in stainless steel 2.4.1 Mounting Instructions The In-Ceiling Set offers the most stylish installation option for the Q25M. When properly installed, the only visible component is a particularly sleek and discreet hemispheric camera, while most of the remaining components are concealed inside the ceiling.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Installation Drilling Template In-Ceiling Set Find the drilling templates (scale 1:1) at the end of the manual as a fold-out ø in Clamping range 6 to 22 mm/ 0.24 to 0.86 in 24.1 mm/ 0.95 in The In-Ceiling Set can be used in panels ranging from 6 to 22 mm/0.24 to 0.86 in thickness 5.9 m/ m 150 ø 180 mm/7.09 in Notes Find the folded drilling template at the end of the manual.
Mounting the Camera with the In-Ceiling Set Required Parts Please check that all components supplied with the In-Ceiling Set are present in the original packaging first.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Installation 2.4.2 Procedure 1. Prepare the network connection: Run the network cable above the suspended ceiling and ensure that enough cable slack is available. 2. Cut a hole for installation: Cut a round hole for camera installation (e.g. with a 150 mm hole saw). Use the supplied cutting template of the In-Ceiling Set (fold-out at the end of the manual). 3. Remove the outer shell: Remove all four Allen screws using the supplied Allen wrench and lift off the outer shell. 4.
Mounting the Camera with the In-Ceiling Set 87/156 7. Insert the camera and the In-Ceiling Set into the hole: Make sure that all winged cams are retracted before placing the In-Ceiling Set with the camera into the hole. Pay attention to the orientation: the OBEN / TOP arrow should point in the direction of the longer wall for ceiling installation in rectangular rooms. Tightening the screws of the In-Ceiling Set extends the winged cams, thus firmly holding the set in place.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Installation 2.5 Installing the Vandalism Set 2.5.1 Mounting Instructions The Vandalism Set serves to provide additional security and protection for Q25M cameras. It may be installed with little effort and at low cost. This set is recommended for use under particularly demanding conditions (such as prisons, trouble areas, train stations, etc.).
Installing the Vandalism Set 2.5.2 Procedure In order to install the Vandalism Set, replace the white plastic outer shell of the Q25M, including the Allen screws, with the stainless steel cover, the security screws and the four spacers of the Vandalism set. 1. Remove the outer shell: Remove all four Allen screws using the supplied Allen wrench and lift off the outer shell. 2. Remove the lens gasket: Unscrew the lens using the lens wrench (included with the camera) and remove the lens gasket. 3.
/156 Lens wrench for installing the dome Q25M Camera Manual: Installation 6. Mount the dome: Screw the dome on in a clockwise direction using the supplied wrench. If required, clean the dome gently using a soft cotton cloth before completing installation. Check the sharpness of the camera image again, and correct it if necessary. 7. Mount the spacers: Place the four spacers on the mounting ring. Spacers for Vandalism set Maximum torque for all screws is 1 to 1.
Installing the Wall Mount 2.6 91/156 Installing the Wall Mount 2.6.1 Mounting Instructions The Wall Mount allows you to easily mount Q25M cameras to walls or extensions, both indoors and outdoors. The camera remains IP65 weatherproof (dust-proof and resistant to water jets). The Wall Mount also covers RJ45 wall outlets and has ample space for additional modules (WLAN, batteries, etc.).
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Installation Drilling the Holes for the Wall Mount Direct installation over on-wall and flushmounted wall outlets Höhe: 125 mm Find the drilling templates (scale 1:1) at the end of the manual as a fold-out Depth: 201 mm/7.91 in Width: 216 mm/8.5 in Notes Find the folded drilling template at the end of the manual. Make sure that the drilling template is not scaled or adjusted to the paper size when printing the PDF file (enlarged or reduced).
Installing the Wall Mount Scope of Delivery and Required Parts Please check that all components supplied with the Wall Mount Set are present in the original packaging first.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Installation 2.6.2 Procedure 1. Remove the camera housing: Remove all four Allen screws using the supplied Allen wrench and lift off the outer shell. The screws and outer shell will be needed again shortly. 2. Remove the camera mounting ring: Separate the black mounting ring from the camera housing. This ring is not required when mounting the camera to the Wall Mount. 3.
Installing the Wall Mount 6. Mount the Wall Mount (without camera): Stick the black wall sealing to the back of the Wall Mount (remove the adhesive foil first, the surface must be clean and free of grease). Pass the network cable through the large square opening and into the Wall Mount. Use the included screws to install the Wall Mount (without the camera) at the intended position. Pass the network cable through the large square opening on back side of the Wall Mount. 7.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Installation 2.7 Installing the Corner and Pole Mount 2.7.1 Mounting Instructions The Corner and Pole Mount is made from stainless steel and is extremely robust and rustproof. It is used in combination with the Wall Mount described in Section 2.6, in the case that a Q25M is to be installed on a pole or building corner. The Wall Mount required for complete installation must be ordered separately. The mounting pole should have a diameter between 60 and 180 mm.
Installing the Corner and Pole Mount Required Parts Please check that all components supplied with the Corner and Pole Mount Set are present in the original packaging first. The following additional tools are required for installation as a pole mount: • Screwdriver • Materials and tools needed to connect the pre-installed MOBOTIX network cable in the camera with the on-site network cable.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Installation 2.7.2 Mounting to a Pole Use the supplied stainless steel straps to affix the Corner and Pole Mount to a pole. • Guide the supplied stainless steel straps through the openings in the Corner and Pole Mount as shown in the figure. Make sure that you are using the slots of the mount that fit best for the thickness of the pole. The stainless steel straps allow attaching the mount to poles with diameters between 60 and 180 mm.
Installing the Corner and Pole Mount 2.7.3 Mounting to a Wall or Building Corner Use the included screw anchors, screws and washers to affix the Corner and Pole Mount to a building corner. • Mark the four screw anchor holes on the corner of the building, ensuring that the arrows on the mount point upwards. Drill the holes with a 10 mm wall drill.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Installation 2.7.4 Mounting the Wall Mount to the Corner and Pole Mount • Feed the cables through the appropriate hole at the back of the Outdoor Wall Mount. The wall sealing on the Wall Mount must be in place already (see Section 2.6, «Installing the Wall Mount»). • Use the 6x20 mm Allen screws, Ø 6 mm washers and M6 nuts included with the Corner and Pole Mount and attach the Wall Mount to the Corner and Pole Mount.
/156 Replacing the MicroSD Card 2.8 Replacing the MicroSD Card The camera must be taken down to remove, insert or replace a MicroSD card. To avoid data loss, be sure to deactivate MicroSD card recording in the camera software and reboot the MOBOTIX camera before removing the card. Caution A MicroSD card may only be removed from the camera after you have deactivated Recording to SD Card and rebooted the camera. Failing to do so may lead to data loss! 2.8.1 Removing the MicroSD Card 1.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Installation To use the camera without a MicroSD card, continue with step 2 in the next section. 2.8.2 Inserting a MicroSD Card Push-push function: insert MicroSD card, then push until it clicks 1. Insert the MicroSD card: Push the MicroSD card into the card slot as shown, until an audible and perceptible click indicates it is in place. ! Click 2.
Network And Power Connection 2.9 103/156 Network And Power Connection 2.9.1 Notes on Cable Lengths and Power Supply • Power is supplied to the camera via the camera Ethernet connection (patch or installation cable). We recommend using a MOBOTIX PoE adapter or another similar high-quality PoE product to loop-in the power supply: – One camera: with the PoE adapter (MX-NPA-PoE or MX-NPA-Box) – Multiple cameras: with PoE products conforming to IEEE 802.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Installation Connecting the Patch Cable to an MX-Overvoltage-Protection-Box, an MX-NPA-Box or a Standard Network Outlet To establish the network connection of the camera using an MX-Overvoltage-Protection-Box or an MX-NPA-Box, remove the blue bayonet catch and the blue sealing plug from the right-hand side of the box. Insert the MOBOTIX patch cable into the box and fasten the cable using the blue bayonet catch.
/156 Network And Power Connection 2.9.4 Power Supply When Connected Directly to a Computer 1. Connect the factory pre-installed cable of the camera to the camera connector of the PoE adapter. 2. Connect the PC/Power connector of the PoE adapter to the Ethernet port of the computer. 3. Plug the RJ45 connector of the power supply unit into the LAN/Power connector of the PoE adapter. PC/Power RJ45 LAN/Power RJ45 PoE adapter Power supply Camera RJ45 PC (10.8.0.11/255.0.0.
/156 Only use USB cables with angled plugs inside the housing of the Q25M! Q25M Camera Manual: Installation 2.9.6 Connecting a USB Cable Using the USB plug (red circle in figure), you can attach existing expansion modules, such as the MOBOTIX ExtIO (USB), the MX-232-IO-Box or external USB hard drives to the camera in a weatherproof and well-protected manner. Procedure 1. In case the camera had already been installed, remove the camera so you can access the connectors on the back. 2.
Network And Power Connection 107/156 2.9.7 Connecting a Two-Wire MxBus Cable You can use such a cable to connect additional MOBOTIX modules (e.g., the MX-GPS-Box or the MX-232-IO-Box) to the Q25M. Note that you can attach two MxBus cables (each having two wires) to the MxBus connector (red circle in figure). Take care not to switch the polarity of the wires. It is recommended to use the same wire color for +/– for the entire MxBus system (e.g., red = +, blue = –).
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Installation 2.9.8 Variable PoE The power consumption of the camera depends on the functions in use as well as any peripheral devices connected (see table). PoE classes 1, 2 or 3 may be selected in the browser-based user interface in order to optimally adjust the camera to your system design (PoE switch in use, emergency power concept, etc.). PoE Power Level Classes (IEEE 802.3af Standard) Class Max. power consumption Camera operating mode and peripheral devices 1 0.44 W–3.
/156 Network And Power Connection 2.9.9 Camera Startup Sequence As soon as the camera's power supply has been established, the two LEDs will show the progress of the startup sequence (see Section 5.4.3, «LED Signals and LED Configuration», in the MOBOTIX Camera Software Manual Part 2).
/156 Download the freeof-charge MxEasy and MxControlCenter software at www.mobotix.com Q25M Camera Manual: Operating the Camera 3 OPERATING THE CAMERA 3.1 Manual and Automatic Operation – Overview MOBOTIX cameras do not require any extra software. Thus, you can set up and operate the MOBOTIX camera using a JavaScript-enabled browser on all common operating systems (such as Windows, Linux, Macintosh, etc.). As an alternative, you can also use the MOBOTIX applications MxControlCenter and MxEasy.
Manual and Automatic Operation – Overview 3.1.1 111/156 Manually Using a Computer in the 10.x.x.x IP Address Range You can set up the camera’s network parameters using a browser and the embedded camera software. To do this, connect the camera to a computer or a network that is using a 10.x.x.x IP address range (see Section 3.2.1, «Manually Setting Up the Network Parameters in a Browser»).
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Operating the Camera 3.1.2 Automatically Using MxControlCenter or MxEasy You can set up the camera’s network parameters using the free-of-charge video management software 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 MOBOTIX cameras that are not operating on the same IP address range as the computer. MxControlCenter software (free download from www.mobotix.
Manual and Automatic Operation – Overview 3.1.3 Automatically Using DHCP The camera can automatically obtain its network parameters using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol). This requires the network to have a functioning DHCP server (for example, a DSL router with activated DHCP server) and the camera must be booted using DHCP (see Section 3.2.6, «Starting the Camera with an Automatic IP Address (DHCP)»).
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Operating the Camera 3.2 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. If your network is already using an IP address in the 10.x.x.x range with a 255.0.0.0 network mask, you do not need to change the camera’s network parameters.
First Images and the Most Important Settings 115/156 Linux/Unix: 1. Open a terminal as root user. 2. Enter the following command: ifconfig eth0:1 10.8.0.11 3. The computer is now also using the IP address 10.8.0.11 Mac OS X: 1. Open System Properties > Network. 2. Select Ethernet. In the Configuration field, select Manual and enter a 10.x.x.x IP address (for example, 10.8.0.11). 3. Click on Apply on the bottom right-hand side of the dialog box to assign the computer the IP address 10.8.0.11. 2.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Operating the Camera 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. It does not matter which operating system is used.
First Images and the Most Important Settings 117/156 Camera Views: Live, Player, MultiView The MOBOTIX camera automatically displays the live screen when it starts up (factory default setting). You can set a different start page in Admin Menu > Language and Start Page (for example, the Guest screen) to allow a restricted access to the live image.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Operating the Camera 3.2.3 First Images and Network Parameter Configuration in MxControlCenter Download MxControlCenter for free from www.mobotix.com Installation Download the setup file from the MOBOTIX website to install the latest version. The latest versions are available at www.mobotix.com in the Support > Software Downloads > MxControlCenter section. To install MxControlCenter, simply double-click on the setup file and follow the instructions.
/156 First Images and the Most Important Settings Searching and Displaying Mobotix Cameras Launch MxControlCenter after successful installation by double-clicking on the shortcut that was created during installation or the executable file MxCC.exe in the installation directory on your computer. 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.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Operating the Camera Cameras Are Found But Are Located in a Different Subnet The symbols in the first column and the legend in the dialog box indicate whether you can access a particular camera directly from the MxControlCenter, which is the case for (OK) . Cameras designated with (different subnet) all cameras designated with are located in a different subnet. This usually applies to new cameras or cameras that have been reset to their factory settings.
First Images and the Most Important Settings Activate the Use this IP address/this range option if the IP address of a particular camera must be assigned manually (for networks with static IP addresses). Obtain the assigned IP address, subnet mask and standard gateway from your network administrator and enter the data. All you have to do is enter the range of IP addresses that includes the addresses of all of these cameras to reconfigure multiple cameras at the same time.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Operating the Camera Editing The Video Source List Right-click on this list to open a shortcut menu from which you can select all video sources or cancel the selection. You can also use this method to remove from the list some or all of the video sources that you would not like to display or manage in MxControlCenter.
First Images and the Most Important Settings 123/156 3.2.4 First Images and Network Parameter Configuration in MxEasy Installing and Starting MxEasy Download the current version of MxEasy from the MOBOTIX website (www.mobotix.com > Support > Software Downloads in the MxEasy area). Double-click the shortcut for the program or the program file.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Operating the Camera Reconfiguring Network Addresses of Cameras *Bonjour: automatic recognition of network services in IP networks Using Bonjour*, MxEasy finds not only cameras on the same network as your computer, but also MOBOTIX cameras located in other subnets (the Invalid Network status).
First Images and the Most Important Settings 125/156 Here, you can jump directly to the main window of MxEasy with the current live camera image by activating the option Quick Start. However, some required detailed configurations may have to be made at a later time (for example, password protection, available bandwidth). For this reason, we recommend activating the option Complete Integration and complete the remaining dialog boxes of the MxEasy Assistant until the main window appears.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Operating the Camera 3.2.5 Starting the Camera with the Factory IP Address Passwords and camera settings will not be changed Under certain circumstances, you may have to reset the camera to its factory IP address. This could be the case, for example, if the IP address has been lost or the camera does not respond to the last known IP address. Proceed as follows to start up the camera with its factory IP address: 1.
First Images and the Most Important Settings 127/156 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. Please note that this announcement can only be heard if the camera is connected to an external speaker. 1.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Operating the Camera 3.3 Virtual PTZ and Full Image Recording 3.3.1 Preparing the Virtual PTZ Function The virtual PTZ function allows you to use a mouse or joystick to continuously zoom in on images from the selected video source and ”virtually” move the enlarged image section within the entire image sensor area.
Virtual PTZ and Full Image Recording Operation Using a USB Joystick A standard USB joystick can drastically improve vPTZ operation for the user – in the browser, in MxEasy, and in the MxControlCenter (however, MxCC is also equipped with a virtual joystick that can be operated using the mouse). Please first install the joystick on the PC according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Operating the Camera 3.3.2 Full Image Recording It is possible to record a full image, regardless of the live image stream that is being displayed. This ensures that the recording always contains the full image of the lens used, even though the operator may have used the vPTZ features to zoom into the image in order to examine a specific detail.
Virtual PTZ and Full Image Recording 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.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Operating the Camera 3.3.3 Special Q25M Configuration in the Browser Thanks to its hemispherical lens, the MOBOTIX Q25M provides certain special configuration options for the image settings. Depending on where the camera is mounted (ceiling or wall) and on the live image display preferred by the user, certain important basic settings and, if necessary, their adjustment must be configured when a Q25M is first installed.
Virtual PTZ and Full Image Recording 133/156 Wall-Mounted: Setting and Correcting the ”Panorama” Standard View Camera live image with panorama correction High-resolution 180° panorama High-resolution 180° panorama 1. In the Display Mode Quick Control, select the option Panorama. Examine the image that is now displayed. If the section meets your expectations, no further adjustment is necessary and panorama configuration is complete.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Operating the Camera 2. Click on the lock icon. Clicking on the lock once opens it (lock clasp is raised). The lock prevents execution of later vPTZ actions, which could also unintentionally modify the view you configure. This holds for all overview display modes, that is, also for Panorama/Focus, Double Panorama and Surround. Open lock 3. A new icon for processing the panorama image appears in the top left corner of the camera image.
/156 Virtual PTZ and Full Image Recording Caution To permanently save the standard image setting defined for the Q25M, go to the Store Complete Configuration option in the Manage Settings Quick Control. The settings will then remain in effect, even after rebooting.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Operating the Camera Ceiling-Mounted: Set North (User-Defined North Direction) Once the Q25M has been mounted on a ceiling, you need to specify its North direction. This is not the ”true” direction of North but rather the main line of sight or the focus of the lens. It serves as a reference for the North direction in the Surround and Double Panorama display modes (the Ceiling option was already selected in the Installation Type Quick Control). 1.
Virtual PTZ and Full Image Recording 137/156 3. In the Installation Quick Control, select the Set North option. 4. Store the desired North direction permanently by first activating the checkbox and then clicking on Yes. 5. You have now set the North direction for the Surround and Double Panorama display modes. In the next step, you can set these views as the standard view for the camera live image. North West East South © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Operating the Camera In the Display Mode Quick Control, select the option Surround or Double Panorama. You can fine-tune the views using the vPTZ via mouse or joystick and, as described above, by unlocking and locking the standard view using the lock icon (open lock, correct display and close lock again). Note For each of the subviews (North, East, etc.
MicroSD Card Recording 3.4 139/156 MicroSD Card Recording 3.4.1 Introduction Flash-based storage devices (MicroSD cards, USB sticks and solid-state drives) do not contain any moving parts as compared to the commonly used hard drives. Flash-based storage devices are compact and highly resistant to moisture and vibrations. They feature low energy consumption and they do not lose any data in the event of a power failure, meaning that they are ideal for use with MOBOTIX cameras.
/156 All specifications are based on calculated averages Q25M Camera Manual: Operating the Camera 32 GB MicroSD Card: Storage Requirements 6 fps CIF 6 fps VGA 1 fps MEGA 1 fps QXGA M-JPEG M-JPEG MxPEG M-JPEG M-JPEG File size single image 15 kB 45 kB – 120 kB 240 kB Storage required per second 90 kB 270 kB 75 kB 120 kB 240 kB Storage required per 24 hrs 7.8 GB 23.5 GB 6.5 GB 10.4 GB 20.8 GB Time for one full cycle 4 days 1.3 days 4.8 days 3 days 1.
/156 MicroSD Card Recording 3.4.2 Formatting the MicroSD Card Before a MOBOTIX camera can store image and video sequences on a MicroSD card, the card needs to be formatted as MxFFS (MicroSD cards supplied by MOBOTIX are already MxFFS-formatted). The following steps are necessary to format a storage device (Admin Menu > Storage on External File Server / Flash Device): Format SD card: Admin Menu > Storage on External File Server / Flash Device 1.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Operating the Camera 3.4.3 Activating MicroSD Card Recording Activate recording: Admin Menu > Storage on External File Server / Flash Device 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. 3.
/156 MicroSD Card Recording 3.4.4 Accessing Data on the MicroSD Card The following options facilitate access to the stored image and video sequences on a MicroSD card: • In the web browser: Play back the recorded event images without audio directly from the MicroSD card using the Playback view of the camera software. • In MxEasy: Play back the recorded video sequences with audio by accessing the MicroSD card in the MOBOTIX camera via the camera.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Operating the Camera Caution A MicroSD card may only be removed from the camera after you have deactivated the recording to MicroSD card and rebooted the camera. Failing to do so may lead to data loss! Removing connected flash storage devices from the camera without properly deactivating them may lead to data loss and/or destroy certain areas of the storage device. This is limited to 4 MB of lost data per incident due to MxFFS formatting. 3.4.
Configuration in the Browser 3.5 Configuration in the Browser 3.5.1 Overview A MOBOTIX camera can be completely configured using a JavaScript-enabled browser on all common operating systems (such as Windows, Linux, Apple, etc.). The camera provides a HTML-based user interface for this purpose. The camera executes the changes you make to the camera configuration via HTTP commands using programs and scripts of the embedded software. The settings are stored in the camera’s flash memory.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Operating the Camera Basic Settings User name: admin password: meinsm • Administering the camera: You can modify the camera configuration in the Admin Menu or the Setup Menu. – Admin Menu: This menu contains the basic configuration dialog boxes of the camera (for example, passwords, interfaces, software updates). – Setup Menu: This menu contains the dialog boxes for configuring the image, event and recording parameters.
Configuration in the Browser 3.5.2 General Browser Settings • Run the Quick Installation: After booting a new MOBOTIX camera, accessing the administration menu for the first time will automatically start the Quick Installation assistant (Admin Menu button). The Quick Installation assistant helps you in setting the most important parameters of the camera. For security reasons, you should set your own administrator password and disable public access to the camera.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Operating the Camera • Set up actions/messaging: Upon detecting an event, the MOBOTIX camera can trigger alarms.
/156 Additional Notes 3.6 Additional Notes 3.6.1 Weatherproofness The MOBOTIX Q25M-Secure is has been certified according to protection class IP65 (absolutely dustproof and resistant against water jets) and can also be wall-mounted outdoors using the corresponding wall mount. The MOBOTIX Q25M-Basic has been certified according to protection class IP54. 3.6.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Operating the Camera 3.6.5 Resetting the Camera to Factory Settings You can reset specific parts of the configuration All settings of the MOBOTIX camera can be permanently reset 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. In order to perform this procedure, you need to have administrative access to the camera (admins group).
Additional Notes 151/156 3.6.9 Browser Current Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Google Chrome, Opera, etc.) with enabled JavaScript can display the camera’s live images with their standard settings. 3.6.10 Cleaning the Camera and Lens If the lens becomes dirty during the installation process, clean the lens using a lint-free cotton cloth. Make sure that the lens is still in focus after cleaning and adjust its focus if required. Cleaning The Dome: 1.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual: Operating the Camera Electrical surges: MOBOTIX cameras are protected against the effects of small electrical surges by numerous measures. These measures, however, cannot prevent the camera from being damaged when stronger electrical surges occur. Special care should be taken when installing the camera outside of buildings to ensure proper protection against lightning, since this also protects the building and the whole network infrastructure. Max.
Additional Notes 3.6.14 Declaration of Conformity The products of MOBOTIX AG are certified according to the applicable directives of the E.U. and other countries. You can find the declarations of conformity of the products of MOBOTIX AG under www.mobotix.com, Support > MX Media Library > Certificates > Declarations of Conformity. 3.6.15 Disposal Electrical and electronic products contain many reusable materials.
/156 Q25M Camera Manual Notes © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.
/156 Manufacturer To demonstrate our confidence in the quality of our products, MOBOTIX cameras have been used to capture all images that appear in this manual. Manufacturer MOBOTIX AG Kaiserstrasse 67722 Langmeil Germany Phone: +49 6302 9816-103 Fax: +49 6302 9816-190 www.mobotix.com sales@mobotix.
EN Q25M Camera Manual Security-Vision-Systems Allround Easy. Allround Secure. www.mobotix.com 60.196_EN_V4_03/2015 Elegant, ultra-compact and weatherproof 5MP dome camera. Its 360° allround view allows monitoring and recording an entire room, while the panorama image and image analysis tools of the Q25M Hemispheric provide an unparalleled range of application scenarios.
