EN S15 Camera Manual Security-Vision-Systems Discreet. Flexible. Hemispheric. www.mobotix.com up to 2 m/6.6 ft cable 60.182_EN_V4_03/2015 up to 2 m/6.6 ft cable With the S15D FlexMount, one or two sensor modules (6MP/5MP, Day/Night/Night-LPF/Thermal) are connected to a concealed camera housing via cables up to 3 m/9.8 ft long. Two adjacent rooms can be discreetly monitored with only one camera.
/164 S15 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.
/164 Contents 1 Product Overview 10 1.1 S15 FlexMount 10 1.1.1 1.1.2 1.1.3 1.1.4 1.1.5 S15M FlexMount Camera S15D FlexMount Dual Camera Advantages and New Features Hemispheric Technology Decentralized Video System 12 13 16 18 22 1.2 Technical Specifications 24 1.2.1 1.2.2 1.2.3 1.2.4 1.2.5 1.2.6 S15M Lens Options S15D Lens Options S15D with Thermal Sensor Modules Camera Variants – Lenses, Hardware, Image Formats Camera Variants – Software Features Technical Data 24 24 27 28 29 30 1.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Contents 1.4.19 PTMount 1.4.20 Sealing Ring as Dome Replacement for Sensor Modules L10-L12 1.4.21 Other Accessories 63 63 63 1.5 MOBOTIX Software 65 1.5.1 1.5.2 1.5.3 1.5.4 Integrated Camera Software (Firmware) MxControlCenter MxEasy MOBOTIX App 65 66 67 68 2 Installation 70 2.1 Determining the Installation Position 70 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 Positioning a Hemispheric Camera S15D FlexMount Installation Options S15M FlexMount Installation Options 71 76 83 2.
/164 3 Operating the Camera 106 3.1 Manual and Automatic Operation 106 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 107 108 109 3.2 First Images and the Most Important Settings 110 3.2.1 3.2.2 3.2.3 3.2.4 3.2.5 3.2.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Contents 3.8.5 3.8.6 3.8.7 3.8.8 3.8.9 3.8.10 3.8.11 3.8.12 3.8.13 3.8.14 3.8.15 3.8.16 3.8.
/164 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.
/164 S15 Camera Manual FOREWORD Dear MOBOTIX customer, Congratulations on purchasing a professional and state-of-the-art HiRes network camera “Made in Germany.” MOBOTIX is proud to present the S15 FlexMount, a weatherproof and flexible system characterized above all by its extremely discreet installation options. In the dual camera S15D variant one or two sensor modules (lens with a sensor board, LEDs and microphone) are connected to the base module using cables that can be up to three meters long.
/164 S15D – One Camera, Two Surveillance Areas: Indoor Entrance Area (Left) and Outdoor Entrance Area (Right) 180° Panorama 180° Panorama S15M – Camera with Hemispheric Sensor Module for Concealed Installation Behind a Wall or Ceiling Panel 180° Panorama © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.
S15 Camera Manual: Product Overview 1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 1.1 S15 FlexMount am ete r: 5 2 in 0 mm/ Di 10/164 Perfect When Discretion Is Needed Some application scenarios benefit from a surveillance camera that is present, but does not attract attention. Available in both single-lens and dual versions, the cameras feature a discreet appearance, enabling a flexible range of applications.
/164 3 m/9.8 ft cable S15 FlexMount Ethernet patch cable 3 m/9.8 ft cable Sensor modules including status LEDs and microphone MiniUSB PoE switch Note S15D Complete Sets MOBOTIX also offers fully equipped S15D sets with one or two sensor modules. For more information, see the MOBOTIX webseite (www.mobotix.com) or contact your MOBOTIX partner directly. © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Product Overview 1.1.1 S15M FlexMount Camera Almost Completely Concealable Hemispheric Camera The S15M is the compact single-lens version of the S15 series (M = mono). With this version, (only one) hemispheric lens (L10 – 6MP, L12 – 5MP) is screwed directly to the camera housing, which can be concealed behind a cover or cladding (for example, stainless steel) up to 6.4 mm in thickness.
/164 S15 FlexMount 1.1.2 S15D FlexMount Dual Camera Dual Images Up to Twelve Megapixels in Size The S15D (D = dual), the second version, features one or two sensor modules, each with an integrated microphone and two status LEDs, which can be connected to the core module viacables up to 3 meters long. The sensor modules are supplied preassembled for ceiling or wall mounting.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Product Overview Day and Night Sensor in One Camera The difference between a MOBOTIX day/night camera and the standard versions is primarily that it continuously uses two adjacent sensor modules rather than relying on a mechanical filter switch, which can be costly to maintain.
/164 S15 FlexMount Separate Housing and Lens Installation – Weatherproof According to IP65 The flat housing of the S15 FlexMount, including long-term flash memory (MicroSD , SDXC) and all internal and external connectors (Ethernet, MiniUSB, MxBus, microphone, speaker), can be installed discreetly and with optimal protection behind a wall or ceiling panel. Only the small round fronts of the sensor modules, which are 50 mm in diameter, are visible in the room.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Product Overview 1.1.3 Advantages and New Features The high-resolution S15 FlexMount is a universally deployable, highly innovative and easily concealable camera system. A powerful successor to the S14, the S15 features fivemegapixel image sensors. Since the live or recorded images displayed by an S15 sensor have a maximum size of 3072x2048 (6MP) bzw. 2592x1944 (5MP) pixels, the S15 is clearly superior to the previous model in terms of image quality and frame rate.
S15 FlexMount World’s first Dual Thermal Camera The new thermal sensor modules measure the thermal radiation of objects, delivering clear thermal images even in absolute darkness. Together with the MxActivitySensor, they can reliably detect motion in images at night – where only changes in position will trigger a signal. Objects moving on the spot do not trigger a signal.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Product Overview 1.1.4 Hemispheric Technology Featuring one (S15M) or two hemispheric lenses (S15D), offers all the image views known from MOBOTIX‘ other hemispheric cameras, including Panorama, Panorama Focus, Double Panorama, Full Image, Normal and Surround. What‘s new on the S15D is that the selected view can be displayed as a dual image that combines both sensor modules.
/164 S15 FlexMount Handle 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.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Product Overview Special Hemispheric Image Views Panorama The hemispheric image (original full image) can also be transformed into an ultra-wide angle panoramic view if the camera is mounted on a wall, providing a view of the room without any blind spots from wall to wall. It offers a substantially better view of the scene, compared to other cameras, and it also results in the need for fewer cameras overall.
S15 FlexMount 21/164 Double Panorama When the camera is mounted in the center of the ceiling in a room, the “Double Panorama” display mode provides a corrected panorama image of both halves of the room. It corresponds roughly to the situation of personally standing in the middle of the room and being able to look both forwards and backwards at the same time. This is a superb overview for the user – provided by a single sensor module.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Product Overview 1.1.5 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.
/164 S15 FlexMount The decentralized MOBOTIX video solutions are superior to traditional systems in all major aspects.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Product Overview 1.2 Technical Specifications 1.2.1 S15M Lens Options Since MOBOTIX cameras are backlight-proof, none of the lenses requires a mechanical auto iris. This makes the cameras extremely robust and maintenance-free.
/164 Technical Specifications Focal Lengths of MOBOTIX Lenses The focal lengths of MOBOTIX lenses are always relating to 35 mm camera format. For example, the MOBOTIX L20-L23 Super Wide-Angle lens has a true focal length of 3.6 mm. Converted to 35 mm format, this translates to a 20 mm lens on a 6MP image sensor and a 23 mm lens on a 5MP image sensor. You can use this focal length to easily compare image formats and angles of view.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Product Overview Lenses for S15D Modules with 5MP Image Sensor Lenses with 5MP Image Sensor L12 L23 L25 L38 L51 L76 L160 L320 Original image (image format 4:3) 35 mm equiv. 12 mm 23 mm 25 mm 38 mm 51 mm 76 mm 160 mm 320 mm True focal length 1.8 mm 3.6 mm 4 mm 6 mm 8 mm 12 mm 25 mm 50 mm 2.0 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 2.
/164 Technical Specifications 1.2.3 S15D with Thermal Sensor Modules A. Mixed operation B. Dual thermal operation C. Single thermal operation The following combinations of thermal sensor modules are possible for an S15D: A.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Product Overview 1.2.4 Camera Variants – Lenses, Hardware, Image Formats Camera Model S15D-SEC S15M-SEC S15M-SEC-Night • • • Lenses with 6MP/5MP Image Sensors L10-L12 Hemispheric L20-L23 Super Wide-Angle • – – L22-L25 Super Wide-Angle • – – L32-L38 Wide-Angle • – – L43-L51 Wide-Angle • – – L65-L76 Tele • – – L135-L160 Tele • – – L270-L320 Tele • – – • – – Color BW 0.1 / 0.005 0.02 / 0.001 0.25 / 0.013 0.05 / 0.
/164 Technical Specifications 1.2.5 Camera Variants – Software Features Camera Model S15D-SEC S15M-SEC S15M-SEC-Night • • • General Features Digital zoom (continuous) with panning Motion JPEG/MxPEG/H264 codecs •/•/• •/•/• •/•/• Programmable exposure ones • • • Snapshot rec. (pre-/post-alarm images) 50 50 50 Terabyte ring buffer storage (internal/network) • • • Continuous rec. with sound (0.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Product Overview 1.2.6 Technical Data Technical Data S15 Functionality depends on camera variant (see Section 1.2.5, «Camera Variants – Software Features»)! Model variants (fitted with day or nicht sensors) MX-S15M-SEC (day), MX-S15M-SEC-NIGHT (night), MX-S15D-SEC (any combination of day/night sensor modules) Lens options 10 to 270 mm 35 mm, hor. angle of view 180° to 8° (6MP) 12 to 320 mm 35 mm, hor. angle of view 180° to 7° (5MP) Sensitivity Color sensor (6MP): 0.
/164 Technical Specifications Technical Data S15 Interfaces 10/100 Ethernet (patch or installation cable), MiniUSB, MxBus; inputs and outputs and RS232 via accessories; external microphone, external speaker Video telephony VoIP/SIP, two-way communication, remote controlling with key code, event notification Security User/group management, HTTPS/SSL, IP address filter, IEEE 802.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Product Overview Technical Specifications Thermal Sensor Module Lens Options L43 (45°), L65 (25°), L135 (17°) (horizontal angle of view) Sensitivity NETD typ. 50 mK (equals 0.05°C), <79 mK Image Sensor Uncooled microbolometer, 336x252 pixels, spectral range 7.5 to 13.5 μm Temperature Measurement Range –40 to +550 °C/–40 to 1.022 °F (temperature of the displayable objects) Max.
Technical Specifications MOBOTIX S15D with 2 MX-SM-Thermal MOBOTIX S15D with 1 MX-SM-Thermal, 1 MX-SM-D12 © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.
/164 On www.mobotix.com go to Products > S15 FlexMount and open the basket. It contains a Product Configurator. Use this to order the required parts in any of the available colors. S15 Camera Manual: Product Overview 1.3 Delivered Parts and Dimensions 1.3.1 S15D Core (Base Module) M.9 1.1 M.10 1.2 M.8 1.4 1.3 M.7 1.5 M.6 1.6 M.5 1.7 M.4 1.8 1.9 M.3 1.10 M.2 M.1 1.11 © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.
Delivered Parts and Dimensions Item Number 1.1 1 Part Name S15D Core (base module with base plate) 1.2 1 Housing cover for S15D (installed) 1.3 1 Stainless steel flat-head Allen screw M4x8 (installed) 1.4 1 Washer (installed) 1.5 3 Sealing plug, blue, small (sensor modules, USB, inserted) 1.6 1 Sealing plug, blue, large (Ethernet patch cable, installed) 1.7 1 1.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Product Overview S15D Core (Base Module) Design The base module of the MOBOTIX S15D consists of a housing, a housing cover and a base plate for attaching the camera.
/164 Delivered Parts and Dimensions Internally-Accessible Connections on the S15D The MOBOTIX S15D provides the following internal connections that can be accessed once the cover plugs and housing cover are removed: LSA+ terminal Ethernet Installation cable Screw terminals MxBus, microphone, speaker MOBOTIX-RJ45 or MxBus, microphone, speaker Ethernet installation cable or MxBus, microphone, speaker Before laying the Ethernet installation cable, remove the bayonet catch and replace the Ethernet patch
/164 The drilling templates can be found at the end of the manual S15 Camera Manual: Product Overview S15D Core (Base Module) Dimensions 115 mm/4.53 in Always print or copy drilling template in their original size 130 mm/5.12 in M6 47.5 mm/1.87 in 100 mm/3.94 in 8.5 mm/0.33 in 110 mm/4.33 in 100 mm/3.94 in Diam. 5.5 mm/ 0.22 in 13.5 mm/0.53 in Attaching the Base Module Slots M6 tap holes © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.
/164 Delivered Parts and Dimensions 33.5 mm/1.32 in 5 mm/ 0.2 in © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.
/164 *6MP image sensor: first value (L10) 5MP image sensor: second value (L12) S15 Camera Manual: Product Overview 1.3.2 Sensor Modules L10-L12* 2.1 2.2 2.6 Sensor module including status LEDs and microphone 2.3 2.5 2.4 Item Number 2.1 1 Part Name Sensor module with affixed washer 2.2 1 MOBOTIX lens L10-L12 (installed) 2.3 1 Dome (installed) 2.4 1 Cable retainer with bayonet catch (installed) 2.5 1 Sealing plug, blue, small (installed) 2.
/164 Delivered Parts and Dimensions Front View LED default settings: 2 1 Power (on), Error (flashes) 2 Recording (flashes) Diam. 50 mm/2 in 1 LEDs Sensor module housing Microphone Diam. 50 mm/2 in Rear View Markers for top Top = top border of image (North) Diam. 43 mm/1.7 in Sensor cable connection Sensor module housingl Pressure compensation Diam. 43 mm/1.7 in Side View 58 mm/2.3 in 15 mm/0.6 in Diam. 43 mm/1.7 in 30 mm/1.
/164 *6MP image sensor: first value 5MP image sensor: second value S15 Camera Manual: Product Overview 1.3.3 Sensor Modules L20-L23, L22-L25, L32-L38, L43-L51, L65-L76, L135-L160* 3.1 3.2 3.6 Sensor module including status LEDs and microphone 3.3 3.5 3.4 Item Number 3.1 1 Sensor module with affixed washer Part Name 3.2 1 MOBOTIX lens L20-L23/L22-L25/L32-L38/L43-L51/L65-L76/ L135-L160 (installed) Protective glass insert with coated glass (installed) 3.3 1 3.
/164 Delivered Parts and Dimensions Front View LED default settings: 2 1 Power (on), Error (flashes) 2 Recording (flashes) Diam. 50 mm/2 in 1 LEDs Sensor module housing Microphone Diam. 50 mm/2 in Rear View Diam. 43 mm/1.7 in Markers for top Sensor cable connection Sensor module housing Pressure compensation Top = top border of image (North) Diam. 43 mm/1.7 in Side View 15 mm/0.6 in Diam. 43 mm/1.7 in 48 mm/1.
/164 *6MP image sensor: first value 5MP image sensor: second value S15 Camera Manual: Product Overview 1.3.4 Sensor Modules L270-L320* 4.1 4.2 4.6 Sensor module 4.3 4.5 4.4 Item Number 4.1 1 Part Name Sensor module with affixed washer 4.2 1 MOBOTIX lens L270-L320 (installed) 4.3 1 Protective lens cover (installed) 4.4 1 Cable retainer with bayonet catch (installed) 4.5 1 Sealing plug, blue, small (installed) 4.
/164 Delivered Parts and Dimensions Diam. 50 mm/2 in Front View Protective lens cover Sensor module housing Diam. 50 mm/2 in Rear View Diam. 43 mm/1.7 in Markers for top Sensor cable connection Sensor module housing Pressure compensation Top = top border of image (North) Diam. 43 mm/1.7 in Side View 48 mm/1.89 in 15 mm/0.6 in Diam. 43 mm/1.7 in 32 mm/1.
/164 *6MP image sensor: first value 5MP image sensor: second value S15 Camera Manual: Product Overview 1.3.5 BlockFlexMounts L10-L12, L20-L23, L22-L25, L32-L38, L43-L51, L65-L76, L135-L160, L270-L320* 5.1 5.4 BlockFlexMount including status LEDs and microphone 5.2 5.3 Item Count 5.1 1 Part Name Housing MX-BFM-MX, black anodized 5.2 1 MOBOTIX lens L10 to L270 (6MP), L12 to L320 (5MP) (installed) 5.3 1 Cable lock with bayonet catch (installed) 5.
/164 Delivered Parts and Dimensions Front View 32 mm 4 holes 4.2 mm diam. 32 mm 40 mm Status LEDs Microphone 40 mm Back View Top = upper image border (North direction) Arrows indicate top ⧄ 40 mm Connector for sensor cable Pressure vent Side View Measurements dep. on Lens Lens D (mm) L (mm) 8 mm D 22 mm L 2 tap holes/side M4 x 5 mm Lens 25 mm 40 mm © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.com L10-L12 23.5 13.0 L20-L2t3 22.0 17.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Product Overview 1.3.6 BlockFlexMount CS Mount 6.1 ns * le -60 ately! 7 2 r L 54/ d sepa 24S-L ordere C T -OP be MX ds to nee BlockFlexMount including microphone *6MP image sensor: first value (L24–54) 5MP image sensor: second value (L27–60) 6.2 6.4 6.3 Item Count 6.1 1 Part Name Housing MX-BFM-CS, black anodized 6.2 2 Spacer disc 0.25 mm thick 6.3 1 Cable lock with bayonet catch (installed) 6.
/164 Delivered Parts and Dimensions Front View 32 mm 32 mm 40 mm 4 holes 4.2 mm diam. Microphone 40 mm Back View Top = upper image border (North direction) Arrows indicate top ⧄ 40 mm Connector for sensor cable Pressure vent Top View 43.4 mm 8 mm Lens (needs to be ordered separately) 2 tap holes/side M4 x 5 mm 22 mm Ø 34 mm Lock screw (Allen wrench 1.5 mm) 22.5 mm 37.6 mm © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Product Overview 1.3.7 Thermal Sensor Modules L43, L65, L135 7.1 7.8 7.2 7.7 7.3 7.4 7.6 7.5 Item Count 7.1 1 Part Name Housing MX-SM-Thermal-L43/65/135, black anodized 7.2 1 Front plate aluminum, black anodized (installed) 7.3 1 Pressure plate Ø 63 mm, stainless steel (installed) 7.4 3 Cylinder head screws M4x50 mm, stainless steel (installed) 7.5 1 Cable lock, blue (installed) 7.6 1 Sealing plug blue, small (installed) 7.7 1 Allen wrench 3 mm 7.
/164 Delivered Parts and Dimensions Front View Ø 63 mm/2.48 in Pressure plate Ø 63 mm (behind wall/faceplate) Front plate Ø 57 mm (visible) Ø 57 mm/2.44 in Back View Arrows indicate top Top = upper image border (North direction) ⧄ 60 mm Connector for sensor cable Pressure vent 3 cylinder head screws Side View 78 mm Thickness 0 to 14 mm 3 cylinder head screws M4x50 mm Hole diameter Ø 48 mm Ø M4, length of thread 4 mm 3.5 mm 17 mm 12.
/164 On www.mobotix.com got to Products > S15 FlexMount and open the basket. It contains the Product Configurator, Use this to order the required parts in any of the available colors. S15 Camera Manual: Product Overview 1.3.8 S15M 8.1 M.10 8.2 M.9 8.3 M.7 M.6 8.4 M.5 M.4 8.6 M.3 8.5 8.7 M.2 8.8 M.1 8.9 8.10 8.13 8.11 8.12 © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.
Delivered Parts and Dimensions Item Number 8.1 1 Part Name Camera housing (with base plate) 8.2 1 Lens L10 (6MP)/L12 (5MP) (installed) 8.3 1 Dome (installed) 8.4 1 Housing cover for S15M (installed) 8.5 3 Stainless steel flat-head Allen screw M4x8 (installed) 8.6 1 Washer 8.7 1 Sealing plug, blue, small (sensor modules, USB, inserted) 8.8 1 Sealing plug, blue, large (Ethernet patch cable, installed) 8.9 1 8.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Product Overview S15M Camera Housing The MOBOTIX S15M consists of a base plate for attaching the camera, a housing with built-in lens, and a housing cover.
/164 Delivered Parts and Dimensions Internally-Accessible Connections on the S15M The MOBOTIX S15M provides the following internal connections that can be accessed once the cover plugs and housing cover are removed: LSA+ terminal Ethernet installation cable Screw terminals MxBus, microphone, speaker MOBOTIX-RJ45 or MxBus, microphone, speaker Ethernet installation cable or MxBus, microphone, speaker Before laying the Ethernet installation cable, remove the bayonet catch and replace the Ethernet patch
/164 The drilling templates can be found at the end of the manual S15 Camera Manual: Product Overview Dimensions S15M 115 mm/4.53 in Always print or copy drilling template in their original size 130 mm/5.12 in M6 47.5 mm/1.87 in 100 mm/3.94 in 8.5 mm/0.33 in 110 mm/4.33 in 100 mm/3.94 in Diam. 5.5 mm/ 0.22 in 13.5 mm/0.53 in Attaching the Camera Housing Slots M6 threaded holes © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.
/164 Delivered Parts and Dimensions 48 mm/1.89 in 39.5 mm/1.56 in 33.5 mm/1.32 in 5 mm/ 0.2 in © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Product Overview 1.4 Available Accessories 1.4.1 Extension for Sensor Module Order No.: MX-S15-OPT-MK-EX Each of these extensions increases the installation depth by 40 mm. They can be mounted directly onto the sensor modules themselves or onto existing extensions. 1.4.2 Ceiling/Wall Installation Set Order No.
Available Accessories 1.4.5 MiniUSB Cable to USB a Socket Order No.: MX-CBL-MU-STR-AB-05/2/5 USB-based storage media (for example, USB hard drives) can be connected directly to the S15 with this cable, which is up to five meters long. 1.4.6 Ethernet Patch Cable for Bayonet Catch Order No.: MX-OPT-CBL-LAN-1/2/5/10 (length 1 m/2 m/5 m/10 m) The MOBOTIX-developed special cable can be installed in a waterproof manner and has an integrated sealing gasket. Every S15 ships with a 0.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Product Overview connection of a camera’s patch cable to a network patch cable (-RJ45 variant) or a network installation cable (-LSA variant). 1.4.9 MX-NPA-Box Order No.: MX-OPT-NPA1-EXT The MX-NPA-Box is a weatherproof PoE injector conforming to the IEEE 802.3af standard and is designed to connect to a MOBOTIX camera external voltage sources (12 to 57 V DC).
Available Accessories 1.4.12 ExtIO Expansion Module Order No.: MX-ExtIO The device, which is suitable both for on-wall and in-wall installations, contains a powerful speaker, microphone, infrared motion sensor, ambient temperature sensor, two input and two output contacts and two illuminated keys. It is ideal for door communication, elevators, access control systems, etc. The ExtIO is suitable for use as direct connection to the S15 via a MiniUSB cable (max.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Product Overview 1.4.15 DualMount Order no.: MX-OPT-FM-PW The DualMount provides for installing two sensor modules side-by-side with parallel lines of sight, making it the ideal installation solution for the S15D in day/night settings (both lenses are monitoring the same area). The DualMount is quickly and easily installed, it can be used with all available sensor modules and the lenses are tilted downwards by 25 degrees.
Available Accessories 1.4.18 SpeakerMount Order no.: MX-HALO-SP-PW/CM The SpeakerMount, available from MOBOTIX in white or matt chrome, is an external speaker that can be directly connected to the S15D/S15M (no additional power supply required). The high-quality speaker is especially suitable for S15 cameras. The speaker is pre-installed in the 20-degree-tilting mechanism of the HaloMount and is fitted in the same way in fake ceilings and walls.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Product Overview 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 AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.
MOBOTIX Software 1.5 MOBOTIX Software 1.5.1 Integrated Camera Software (Firmware) 65/164 MOBOTIX cameras and connected MxBus modules operate with built-in firmware whose functions are accessed by theMOBOTIX MxControlCenter, MxEasy remote stations and MOBOTIX App. The S15 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.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Product Overview 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.
MOBOTIX Software 67/164 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.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Product Overview 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.
MOBOTIX Software Notes © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Installation 2 INSTALLATION The S15 FlexMount is designed for concealed installation in ceilings, walls, behind panels or in existing or specially manufactured housings. The independent sensor models, each with a max. 3 m/9.8 ft long cable, mean the S15D can offer a number of options when selecting the installation location. The installation position of the sensor modules is crucial here.
/164 Determining the Installation Position 2.1.1 Positioning a Hemispheric Camera A hemispheric camera is primarily suited to providing an excellent overview, and less suitable for more exact details. Due to its inherent physical and optical properties, the precision of the lens decreases as the distance from the lens grows. This means that themaximum usable image area greatly varies with the purpose of the camera. People, for example, may be identified very well at distances of up to 1.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Installation Rectangular Rooms When viewing a 360° panaroma image in the browser, you will notice that the top and bottom of the image are not fully visible, i.e., some image information has been clipped. This is not the fault of the camera, but intended behavior that aims at achieving the best possible utilization of the image sensor by the camera software.
/164 Determining the Installation Position Wall-Mounting To make optimal use of the high-resolution 180° panorama functionality of a hemispheric camera, the lens or sensor module must be mounted on an inside or outside 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.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Installation Selecting an Appropriate Camera Position During installation, ensure that the camera is focused on the most important areas of the room as directly as possible in order to provide the desired level of detail recognition (camera focus). The S15 should be installed on a wall such that the two arrows on the back of the sensor module housing (S15D) or the rounded side of the camera housing (S15M) are pointing towards the ceiling. 2.5 to 3.5 m/8.2 to 11.
/164 Determining the Installation Position Greater wall thicknesses can also be bridged by attaching several extensions. The sensor module is secured from behind by a nut and a locknut. 40 mm/ 1.6 in 40 mm/ 1.6 in 40 mm/ 1.6 in 40 mm/ 1.6 in Multiple extensions can be added (EN 50155 vibration resistance was tested with one extension added) Wall Installation with 15° Wedge for Image Optimization Wall mounting with lenses tilting downwards is recommended in many cases for optimizing image quality.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Installation 2.1.2 S15D FlexMount Installation Options Using One or Two Sensor Modules You can decide for yourself with the S15D whether you want to use the camera with one or two sensor modules. You can upgrade or downgrade the system at any time. 3 m/9.8 ft cable 3 m/9.8 ft cable 3 m/9.8 ft cable Sensor modules including status LEDs and microphone On www.mobotix.com got to Products > S15 FlexMount and open the basket.
/164 Determining the Installation Position Ceiling-Mounted Indoor installation is mostly on suspended ceilings and is extremely easy. A round hole with a diameter of 45 mm/1.77 in is all that is needed, through which a S15D sensor module with connection cable and attached ferrite is pushed down through the ceiling panel, fixed from behind using a nut and then connected to the concealed base module hidden behind a ceiling panel (connector and lock). Step 3: Secure sensor module with nut 3 Diam.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Installation The S15D can, however, also be deployed at shorter distances between the two sensor modules with surprising results: • Two adjacent areas separated by a dividing wall, shelves, floor or other form of screen can be captured without any blind spots using a S15D. The S15D monitors two separate rooms • In L-shaped rooms, both sensor modules are simply positioned at right angles. A S15D therefore captures the entire room without any blind spots. Cable up to 3 m/9.
/164 Determining the Installation Position Product preview: SurroundMount module with 2 x L12 sensor modules SurroundMount S15D SurroundMount: 6 megapixel 360° camera Wall-Mounting Mounting with or without 15° wedge (accessories) Diam. 50 mm/2 in* Diam. 43 mm/1.69 in Mounting a S15D sensor module on a wall, for example, on basic partition walls or fake walls with cavities behind the wall covering, is just as easy as mounting on a ceiling. Drill a hole 45 mm/1.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Installation Mixed Ceiling and Wall-Mounting By mounting a sensor module on the ceiling of a room and at the same time attaching the second sensor module to an outside wall of this room, both the inside and the outdoor area can be captured with a single S15D at minimal installation cost. Example: Kiosk Simultaneous capture of the entire sales floor and the area outside the entrance with stand-up tables. Cable up to 3 m/9.
/164 Determining the Installation Position Mounting the BlockFlexMounts BlockFlexMounts have been designed for integration into other devices. They use the same technology as the “regular” sensor modules, but in a black anodized aluminum housing. Thanks to the tap holes on each side and the holes for machine bolts, the BlockFlexMounts are easily integrated into any given structure or device. L10-L12 L20-L23 L22-L25 L32-L38 L43-L51 More information: www.mobotix.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Installation Mounting the Thermal Sensor Modules Front Plate Mounting Tighten the cylinder head screws (red arrows) to push the pressure plate against the wall/ faceplate. Hole diameter Ø 48 mm, possible thickness of wall/faceplate: 0 to 14 mm/0 to 0.6 in. Front plate Hole diameter Ø 48 mm Pressure plate Screw Mounting The housing can be installed by affixing suitable screws M4 (4 mm length of thread) in at least two of the six tap holes.
/164 Determining the Installation Position 2.1.3 S15M FlexMount Installation Options Unlike the S15D, the S15M has just one lens, which does not have a flexible sensor cable, but is directly connected to the camera housing. Contrary to conventional single-lens cameras, the S15M has come up with a very neat trick: The camera housing can be mounted concealed behind a wall up to 6.4 mm/0.25 in thick (wood paneling, stainless steel panel, etc.) with a round opening measuring 34 mm/1.34 in.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Installation 2.2 Before Mounting This section of the manual provides an overview of the variety of S15 connection options, the preparatory steps and the tools required for mounting. 2.2.1 Overview of Cable Connections The following cables can be used with the S15 (see also Section 1.
/164 Before Mounting Caution Only MOBOTIX cables may be used for the Ethernet and USB connection as well as to the sensor modules (S15D) to ensure the camera remains permanently watertight. Ethernet for LAN MiniUSB Sensor cable Unused connections must be secured using appropriate cable plugs and by closing the corresponding locks to protect the inside of the housing against water and dust.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Installation Inserting and Locking MOBOTIX Cables and Plugs The corresponding lock must be applied or closed again after inserting one of the cables or plugs indicated above into the S15: Patch Cable MiniUSB Sensor Cable 1. Insert the cable/plug. 1. Insert the cable/plug. 2. Attach bayonet catch. 2. Push the triple retainer down (towards the base plate) until it clicks into place. 3. Turn the bayonet catch to the right. 2.2.
/164 Before Mounting Caution If the camera’s power supply has been set to PoE Class 3, you can attach modules to the MxBus and USB connectors that do not exceed a total power consumption of 4 W. If the camera is using PoE Class 2, the total power consumption of all attached modules must not exceed 1 W! For more information on changing the PoE class, please see Section 2.5.7, «Variable PoE»). 2.2.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Installation 2.2.4 Network Connection with Installation Cable As an alternative to connection to an MX-Patch-Box, MX-NPABox or standard network port, you can also connect the S15 directly to an installation cable. Since the housing cover of the camera must be opened for this purpose, this working Installation cable step in a S15M must be carried out before mounting the camera as the housing cover is no longer accessible once it has been mounted.
/164 Before Mounting 2.2.7 Using MxBus Modules The MxBus camera connector is located under the housing cover (clamps 5 and 6 of the screw clamps) and allows the operation of additional modules for expanding functionality (e.g. connection of an MX-GPS-Box for determining time and position). MxBus was optimized specifically for the use of existing two-wire cables. The terminal connector has two connectors to connect an MxBus module (other MxBus modules can then be connected from there).
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Installation 2.2.9 Replacing the MicroSD Card Replace the MicroSD card only if the camera is disconnected from the power supply! If the pre-installed MicroSD card needs to be replaced (for example, with a 64 GB MicroSD card), it is best to do so before the camera is installed. MicroSD cards should only be replaced when the camera is disconnected from the power supply. 1.
/164 Before Mounting • Scissors to cut out the template. • Pencil to mark the drill holes • Optionally LSA+ tool for fitting an installation cable onto the LSA terminals of the camera • Hole saw or Forstner drill with 44 to 45 mm/1.77 in diameter for the S15D sensor modules or with 35 mm/1.38 in diameter for the S15M lens • Soft cotton cloth to clean the front of the lens after installation Only use the LSA/ Krone blade and set to LOW impact! 2.2.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Installation 2.
/164 Installing the S15D FlexMount 2. If this has not been done already, insert the cable tie needed to ensure that less strain is placed on the connection cable into the slot provided below in the base plate without closing it. 3. Screw on the S15D base module using the 4×40 mm screws included (or other suitable screws) and washers (with a diam. of 4.3 mm). 2.3.
/164 MOBOTIX Make sure MOBOTIX lettering is pointing upwards! S15 Camera Manual: Installation 5. If a 15° wedge is used, the visible wedge and the wedge sealing must now be pushed onto the cable, the sensor module and any extensions already mounted (the thicker side of the wedge is at the top). Make sure that the MOBOTIX lettering at the front of the sensor module is pointing upwards! 6.
/164 Installing the S15D FlexMount 2. Turn the extension so that the larger lobe on the extension is slightly offset from the lobe on the sensor module (see blue box in the illustration on the right). Push the extension with the notches onto the sensor module. 3. Turn the extension in a clockwise direction until it clicks into place (viewed from the right). The extension will lock automatically and will not turn, even if the nuts are loosened.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Installation 2.4 Installing the S15M FlexMount LED defaults: 1 Power (on), Error (flashes) 2 Recording (flashes) 1 MicroSD Card 2 LEDs Base plate R L Keys Lens with dome S15Mhousing cover Pressure compensations Bayonet catch Triple cable retainer 2.4.1 Connecting Network Cables and Additional S15M Cables As the S15M is mounted in the intended position with the front panel behind, the housing cover cannot be removed after mounting.
Installing the S15M FlexMount 97/164 Attachment to a Rear Wall If the S15M is attached with the base plate on a rear wall (and then, for example, to a separate stainless steel cover), the camera can be mounted in just a few steps: 1. If necessary, mark the drill holes at the intended mounting position, drill the holes for the base plate and hammer in the 6 mm dowels supplied. 2.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Installation 2.5 Network and Power Connection, Additional Cables 2.5.
/164 Network and Power Connection, Additional Cables 2.5.2 Network Cabling for S15 with Installation Cables 1. Remove housing cover and cable plugs: Loosen the Allen screw on the housing cover of the S15 and remove it. Push the cable plug in the camera out of the housing from the inside to the outside (red arrow). 2. Attach the cable ties: Feed one of the cable ties supplied through both slots in the circuit board underneath the LSA cutting clamp. 3.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Installation Caution Make sure that all cable end offcuts are removed from inside the camera. If not, this could lead to short circuits! Hint: Hold the cable ends firm before cutting them with the LSA+ tool. Only use the LSA/ Krone blade and set to LOW impact! If additional cables are required inside the housing (MxBus, microphone, speaker), they must be connected as described in Section 2.5.3, «Connecting Additional Cables».
/164 Network and Power Connection, Additional Cables 2.5.3 Connecting Additional Cables Additional cables can be fed through the free opening in the housing, depending on the Ethernet connector used (patch cable or installation cable). If an installation cable is used, additional cables should be installed after the installation cable has been fitted. Ethernet via Patch Cable Additional cables (MxBus, microphone, speaker) 1. Replace any single wire plugs with appropriate cable plugs (M.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Installation 2.5.4 Power Supply Using a Switch 1. Connect the factory pre-installed cable of the camera to the Camera connector of the PoE adapter. The IP addresses in the diagram are shown only as an example 2. Connect the LAN/Power connector of the PoE adapter to the Ethernet connector of the switch/router or the Ethernet port. 3. Plug the RJ45 connector of the power supply unit into the PC/Power connector of the PoE adapter.
Network and Power Connection, Additional Cables 103/164 2.5.5 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. The IP addresses in the diagram are shown only as an example 3. Plug the RJ45 connector of the power supply unit into the LAN/Power connector of the PoE adapter.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Installation 2.5.7 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 2 3.84 W–6.
Network and Power Connection, Additional Cables 105/164 2.5.8 Camera Startup Sequence As soon as the power supply has been established, LEDs 1 and 2 will show the progress of the startup sequence. 1 LED defaults: 2 R 1 Power (on), Error (flashes) 2 Recording (flashes) L • Booting: Immediately after connecting the power supply, the red LED lights up, blinks for two seconds, then stays on permanently red. A camera self-test is carried out at this point, and the entire system is started.
/164 MxEasy and the MxControlCenter control room software are available for free download from www.mobotix.com S15 Camera Manual: Operating the Camera 3 OPERATING THE CAMERA 3.1 Manual and Automatic Operation 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, Apple, etc.).
Manual and Automatic Operation 3.1.1 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 so, connect the camera to a computer or 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»). Afterwards, you can enter the camera's default IP address in the browser's address bar on your computer (see Section 3.2.
/164 S15 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 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 a MOBOTIX camera that is not operating in the same IP address range as the computer. MxControlCenter control room software (free download from www.mobotix.
Manual and Automatic Operation 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)»).
/164 S15 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. You can access the camera directly (see Section 3.
First Images and the Most Important Settings 111/164 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.
/164 S15 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 113/164 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.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Operating the Camera 3.2.3 First Images and Network Parameter Configuration in MxControlCenter Installation Download MxControlCenter for free from www.mobotix.com 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 the setup file and follow the instructions.
/164 First Images and the Most Important Settings MOBOTIX– Searching and Displaying Cameras Launch MxControlCenter after successful installation by double-clicking the shortcut that was created by the installer 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.
/164 S15 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.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Operating the Camera Editing the Video Source List Right-click 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 do not want to display or manage in MxControlCenter.
First Images and the Most Important Settings 119/164 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.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Operating the Camera Reconfiguring Network Addresses of Cameras *Bonjour: automatic recognition of network services in IP networks Using Bonjour*, MxEasy not only finds cameras on the same network as your computer, it also finds MOBOTIX cameras located in other subnets (status Invalid network).
First Images and the Most Important Settings 121/164 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.
/164 S15 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 123/164 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.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Operating the Camera 3.3 Adjusting Lens Focus and Inserting a Filter 3.3.1 Adjusting Lens Focus (L65-L76/L135-L160 Only) Once the camera has been installed, the L76 and L160 sensor modules should be checked for proper image sharpness and manually adjusted, if required. To do so, use the blue lens wrench and the black module wrench (both are supplied with the S15 basic module). M.8 M.7 Procedure 1. Position the blue lens wrench on the notches of the sensor module.
Adjusting Lens Focus and Inserting a Filter 125/164 3.3.2 Inserting a Filter MOBOTIX offers a polarization filter in its range of accessory products for all sensor modules (except for L10-L12 and L270-L320). The polarization filter prevents unwanted reflections from smooth surfaces. The filter can be used to provide better facial recognition of the people behind the windshield of a car, for example. Only one filter can be used per sensor module, which then replaces the standard protective glass lens.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Operating the Camera 3.3.3 Replacing the Dome Against the Sealing Ring (Only Sensor Modules L10-L12) For special scenarios with hemispheric sensor modules, e.g., if light entering from the side creates reflections within the dome, you can use the sealing ring instead of the dome (order no. MX-OPT-Ring-L10-L12). M.7 To exchange the dome against the sealing ring, use the blue lens wrench supplied with the S15D basic module.
Adjusting Lens Focus and Inserting a Filter 5. Screw the lens with the sealing ring back into the sensor module using the blue lens wrench. 6. Adjust the image sharpness according to the live image on a computer monitor. Use the blue lens wrench for this purpose and turn the lens cautiously to the left and to the right. Do not turn the lens too far or with force to avoid damaging the image sensor! © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Operating the Camera 3.4 Virtual PTZ and Full Image Recording 3.4.1 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.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Operating the Camera 3.4.2 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.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Operating the Camera 3.4.3 Special S15 Configuration in the Browser The MOBOTIX S15M and S15D with one or two D10/N10 sensor modules offer a range of special configuration options for the image settings due to their hemispheric lenses. Depending on where the camera is mounted (ceiling, wall or floor) and on the live image display preferred by the user, certain important basic settings and, if necessary, their adjustment must be configured when a S15 is first installed.
Virtual PTZ and Full Image Recording 133/164 Characteristics of an S15M A S15M can only be fitted with an L12 lens due to design considerations. Because of this, a S15M acts the same as a Q25M Hemispheric. It allows the same types of installation (ceiling, wall, floor) and provides the same display modes. Configuration of the S15 Basic Parameters Complete the steps described below in the browser window: 1. Log onto the camera and boot it as described in Section 3.2. 2.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Operating the Camera Wall-Mounted: Setting and Correcting the Standard View „Panorama“ 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.
Virtual PTZ and Full Image Recording 135/164 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.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Operating the Camera Caution To permanently save the standard image setting defined for the S15 go to the Store Complete Configuration option in the Manage Settings Quick Control. The settings will then remain in effect, even after rebooting.
Virtual PTZ and Full Image Recording 137/164 Ceiling-Mounted: Set North (User-Defined North Direction) Once a sensor module (S15D) or entire camera (S15M) is 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 camera or sensor module.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Operating the Camera 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.
/164 Virtual PTZ and Full Image Recording 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.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Operating the Camera Sensor Configuration (S15D Only) Sensor configuration specifies which sensor module is connected to which of the camera’s connections (Cam1 or Cam2), and in which camera image (left/right) the sensor module is to appear for the dual image display. Open the corresponding dialog box here: Admin Menu > Sensor Configuration.
Virtual PTZ and Full Image Recording Configuration of Audio Settings Thanks to the MOBOTIX S15 system’s flexible layout, there are a number of different microphone options depending on the model used (S15D, S15M). Information on how to connect external microphones and speakers is provided in Section 2.2.8, «External Audio Support (Microphone/Speaker)».
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Operating the Camera 3.5 MicroSD Card Recording 3.5.1 Introduction More robust than hard drives: flash drives for recordings Flash-based storage devices (MicroSD cards, USB flash drives 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.
/164 MicroSD Card Recording 32 GB MicroSD Card: Storage Requirements 6 fps CIF File size single image Storage required per second Storage required per 24 hrs Time for one full cycle 6 fps VGA 1 fps MEGA 1 fps QXGA M-JPEG M-JPEG MxPEG M-JPEG M-JPEG 15 kB 45 kB – 120 kB 240 kB 90 kB 270 kB 75 kB 120 kB 240 kB 7.8 GB 23.5 GB 6.5 GB 10.4 GB 20.8 GB 4 days 1.3 days 4.8 days 3 days 1.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Operating the Camera 3.5.2 Formatting the MicroSD Card Format SD card: Admin Menu > Storage on External File Server / Flash Device 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): 1.
MicroSD Card Recording 145/164 3.5.3 Activating MicroSD Card Recording 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. Activate the SD Memory Card option. 4. Click Set and then Close to store the configuration. 5.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Operating the Camera 3.5.4 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 sound directly from the MicroSD card using the Playback view of the camera software. • In MxEasy: Play back the recorded video sequences with sound by accessing the MicroSD card in the MOBOTIX camera via the camera.
/164 MicroSD Card Recording 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 sectors of the storage device. This is limited to 4 MB of lost data per incident due to MxFFS formatting. 3.5.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Operating the Camera 3.6 Configuration in the Browser 3.6.1 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.
Configuration in the Browser 149/164 Basic Settings • Administering the camera: You can modify the camera configuration in the Admin Menu or the Setup Menu. User name: admin password: meinsm – 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.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Operating the Camera 3.6.2 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.
Configuration in the Browser • Set up actions/messaging: Upon detecting an event, the MOBOTIX camera can trigger alarms.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Operating the Camera 3.7 Special Case: Setting Up an S15 FlexMount as a Door Station 3.7.1 Installation An S15 FlexMount can also be installed and configured as a hemispheric door station. Depending on how you want to configure the door station functionality, you have the choice of using different remote stations, bell modules and other accessories.
Special Case: Setting Up an S15 FlexMount as a Door Station Notes • In order to be able to use an S15 as door station, please make sure that the camera is running software release 4.1.9 or higher. • Only the new MX-DoorMaster (article no. MX-Door2-INT-PW) can be used together with the S15! The predecessor T24-DoorMaster (article no. MX-Door1-INT-PW) cannot be used with an S15. For installing and wiring these components, follow the same steps as for the MOBOTIX IP Video Door Station.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Operating the Camera 3. Once you have found the proper pattern, keep any one of the buttons at the center pressed until the LEDs are flashing repeatedly in a sequence. Next, the OK and letter buttons light up green and the ESC button lights up red. 4. Insert the function and bell buttons as required. 5. Train the admin card. All three LEDs are now green. 6. Train the user cards as required.
/164 Additional Notes 3.8 Additional Notes 3.8.1 Do Not Sharply Bend the Connection Cables to the Sensor Modules In order to ensure proper functioning of the sensor modules, you need to make sure that the connection cables to the sensor modules are not bent sharply. 3.8.2 Reduced Weather Protection When Installing Upside-Down If you are installing the S15 upside-down (i.e., the connectors are pointing upwards), the camera does not reach protection class IP65 any more, but only IP54.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Operating the Camera 3.8.4 Permanently Deactivating the Microphone The microphone can be irreversibly deactivated! Deactivating a camera's microphone may be necessary in order to protect the privacy of persons at a workplace or for other reasons. You can permanently and irreversibly deactivate the microphone in the Admin Menu > Loudspeaker and Microphone dialog box. Caution This deactivation occurs in the camera module itself and cannot be reversed, even at the factory.
Additional Notes 157/164 3.8.8 Deactivating Text and Logo Options As camera arming is deactivated in the camera's default configuration (see preceding section), the MOBOTIX camera only displays the text www.mobotix.com, the time stamp and the MOBOTIX logo at the top of the image. Once the camera arming has been activated, the text at the bottom of the live image (event, action, messaging and recording symbols) will also appear.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Operating the Camera 3.8.12 Legal Notes § Attention – Special Export Regulations Apply! Cameras with thermal image sensors (“thermal cameras”) are subject to the special export regulations of the U.S.A. and the ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulation): • According to the currently applicable export regulations of the U.S.A. and the ITAR, cameras with thermal image sensors or parts thereof must not be exported to countries embargoed by the U.S.A. or the ITAR.
Additional Notes used, the power consumption of all attached modules must not exceed 1 W! If thermal sensor modules are used with this camera, PoE Class 3 is required and the power consumption of all attached modules (MxBus and USB) must not exceed 1 W. Never touch the dome or the protective lens covers: Due to the high performance of the S15, the area of the image sensor can get quite hot, especially when the ambient temperature is also high.
/164 S15 Camera Manual: Operating the Camera dance with all legal requirements and regulations (or deposit these products at a municipal collection center). MOBOTIX products may not be disposed of with household waste! If the product contains a battery, please dispose of the battery separately (the corresponding product manuals contain specific directions if the product contains a battery). 3.8.
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/164 S15 Camera Manual Notes © MOBOTIX AG • Security-Vision-Systems • Made in Germany www.mobotix.com • sales@mobotix.
/164 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 S15 Camera Manual Security-Vision-Systems Discreet. Flexible. Hemispheric. www.mobotix.com up to 2 m/6.6 ft cable 60.182_EN_V4_03/2015 up to 2 m/6.6 ft cable With the S15D FlexMount, one or two sensor modules (6MP/5MP, Day/Night/Night-LPF/Thermal) are connected to a concealed camera housing via cables up to 3 m/9.8 ft long. Two adjacent rooms can be discreetly monitored with only one camera.
