Pelco IPCT01 IP Camera Installation Tool Quick Start Guide C3921M-A (9/14)
Contents Important Safety Instructions .................................................................................................................................................. 3 Important Notices ................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Regulatory Notices .........................................................................................................................
Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 8. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Important Notices REGULATORY NOTICES This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERFERENCE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Package Content The contents of the IPCT01IP Camera Installation Tool package are listed as below. IP Camera Tester Soft Carrying Pouch Soft Silicone Gel Case Li-ion Battery Pack Network Cable DC 12V Adaptor UTP Terminal Block BNC Cable CD: User’s Manual (with Neck Strap) Dimensions Please refer to the below diagram for the dimensions of the IPCT01 IP Camera Installation Tool. NOTE: VALUES IN PARENTHESES ARE INCHES; ALL OTHERS ARE CENTIMETERS.
Charging Battery The IPCT01 IP Camera Installation Tool will support cameras with PoE IEEE802.3af, Class 2. Cameras with high power consumption (IEEE802.3at, Class 3) must use an external higher-capacity battery similar to a BP-930 battery. Note that when powering Class 3 devices, the 2,200 mAh battery will last for only 5 to 10 minutes. NOTE: Batteries exceeding 2,200 mAh will not allow the use of the battery cover or the soft silicone gel case.
Powering On To power on the IP Camera Tester, please set the Power Slide Switch on the side to “ON” position, and press and hold the Start Key for 3 seconds (as shown in the left figure below). The Tester will start booting up, with a loading bar displayed on the screen for about 10 seconds. In the mean time, the Data TX/RX Indicator LED will be blinking. The Home Screen will come on within 50 seconds, as shown in the right figure below.
Cable Test Access the Cable Test function to detect the type of the network cable (straight or crossover) and to test for errors (short, open or miswire). Please follow the steps to test the network cables. 1. Connect one end of the CAT5 network cable to the UTP Terminal Block supplied with the IP Camera Tester. 2. Then connect the other end of the cable to the CAT5 port on the side of the Tester. 3. Tap the button on the Main Menu (as shown in the left figure). 4. Tap the 5.
Power over Ethernet (PoE) The IP Camera Tester can serve as a Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) and provide power to an IP Camera that supports PoE. To activate the PSE function, please connect the Ethernet cable from the IP Camera to the LAN / PoE OUT port on the side of the IP Camera Tester, and tap the button on the Main Menu. The PSE indicator light will be on as the camera extracts power from the IP Camera Tester’s battery. Internal Battery The internal battery is able to provide up to 1.
IP Video - Entering Live View Mode To display live video of an IP Camera on the Tester, please follow this path: Main Menu> IP Camera. Inside the function there are 2 kinds of methods to connect the IP Camera. Direct Connection Tap the icon on the IP Camera submenu, and wait for the search to finish. Then the live video will be displayed on the LCD screen. Please check the network settings if the connection fails.
Connecting an IP Camera Step 1: Set up connection between the Tester and the IP Camera by plugging one end of the Ethernet Cable to the camera and the other end to the “LAN / POE OUT” connector on the Tester. NOTE: The Power Bank function is a future option. Step 2: Turn on the Tester by switching the Power Slide Switch to “ON” and press the Start Key for 3 seconds. The IPCT01 IP Camera Installation Tool will support cameras with PoE IEEE802.3af, Class 2. Cameras with high power consumption (IEEE802.
Step 4: Tap the button on the main menu page, and tap the NOTE: Users can also use the Device Search button to connect the camera. button to search for the target camera. Step 5: If the IP Camera cannot be connected by using the function buttons in the page, please go to the page and input the login information (Main Menu> Setup> Setup- IP> Setup- IP connection). Step 6: The Tester will start connecting to the target camera.
Restore Streaming Format IMPORTANT. FOLLOW THIS PRODCEDURE BEFORE EXITING CAMERA SET-UP. After the adjustment of the camera is finished, users can restore the streaming format to the default setting by pressing the button . To display live video on the Tester, the camera’s streaming format will be changed. NOTE: Press the button to restore the camera to its original resolution format. Troubleshooting The followings are solutions to the error messages shown on the screen. 1. Power check.
Pelco Troubleshooting Contact Information If the instructions provided fail to solve your problem, contact Pelco Product Support at 1-800-289-9100 (USA and Canada) or +1-559-292-1981 (international) for assistance. Be sure to have the serial number available when calling. Do not try to repair the unit yourself. Leave maintenance and repairs to qualified technical personnel only.
