ALIBI ALI-NS1024VR Quick Installation Manual

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ALI-NS1024VR 4.0 Megapixel IR Mini Dome

IP Camera Quick Installation Guide

The ALIBI ALI-NS1024VR dome camera includes 4.0 megapixel video performance in a small form factor network camera. The camera can be mounted directly to a ceiling, or onto a 3-gang box using the adapter plate provided.

Features

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4.0 Megapixel video

Up to 30 ft (10 m) IR

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120dB WDR/3D DNR/BLC

Support on-board storage, up to 128GB

Built-in microphone

12 Vdc or Power over Ethernet (PoE)

Internal 3-axis adjustment

IP66 weather rated, IK08 impact resistant

Cover

Microphone port

Terminals identity label

Ethernet connector

Power Connector

Alarm in/out and audio out terminals

Camera drop cable connectors

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What’s in the box

Camera assembly

Drill template

Lens Adjuster (for camera module)

Torx™ L- wrench

Alibi Discover tool and documentation CD

Mounting hardware (screws and wall inserts (3 each))

Adapter plate

This manual

Weatherproof fitting for Ethernet cable

Lens adjuster

Cover screws (4)

Torx

L-wrench

Adapter plate

Alibi Discover tool and

Documentation CD

Mounting hardware

MicroSD card slot

Camera module

For factory use only

Lens

IR array

Pan adjust. lock screw

Base assembly internal components

Microphone

Hole for mounting screw

(1 of 2)

Reset button*

Base assembly

* To Reset the camera to its factory default state, hold down the button for 10 seconds while the camera is powering on or rebooting.

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Tools you need

To install the camera, you will need:

12 Vdc power source. See Specifications for voltage and wattage requirements.

Tools and additional fasteners (may be required) for mounting the camera

Ethernet and power extension cables

Step 1. Insert MicroSD card into the camera

A MicroSD card installed in the provides local storage for video recordings, capture files, and log data. The

MicroSD card can hold as much as 128 GB of data. NOTE: If the camera is not managed by an NVR or other video management system (VMS), and doesn’t have a MicroSD card, video recordings, capture files, and log data are not saved.

1. Remove the camera cover. Use the L-wrench to unscrew the four captive screws that secure the cover to the base assembly, and then separate it from the base assembly. At this time, do not remove the plastic film that protects the clear plastic dome.

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Cover (captive) screw (4)

2. Insert a microSD card into the card slot as shown in the photo below. The label on the card should face away from the mounting surface.

3. Push the MicroSD card into the slot as far as possible, and then release it. It should click into place when fully inserted.

To remove the microSD card, push the card all the way in to release it from the connector, then lift it out of the slot.

MicroSD card shown in slot

MicroSD card installed

Back of camera assembly

During installation:

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Camera Lens: Handle the camera carefully to prevent scratching or soiling the lens. If the lens or IR array shield becomes soiled, clean it only with approved products. See the Cleaning section.

Camera drop cable: The camera drop cable splits into three separate cables.

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Ethernet RJ-45 connector cable: For transmission of the video signal across a coax (75 Ω)

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BNC extension cable.

Power connector cable: When applying Vdc power, observe the power polarity. See the picture above for connector polarity configuration. The camera can be powered using Power over Ethernet (PoE)

Alarm I/O and audio out connectors cable: Screw-down terminals are provided for alarm input, alarm output, ground, and audio output.

1. Determine the method for mounting the camera considering:

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The camera can be mounted in the following ways:

Directly to a ceiling, with the drop cable passing through the ceiling

To a ceiling using the adapter plate, with the drop cable passing through the side of the plate.

To a 3-gang electrical box using the adapter plate. With this method, the camera drop cable can attach to extension cables inside the box.

The camera lens adjustments allow a pan of ± 30˚, tilt of 0˚ ~ 75˚, and rotation of 0˚ ~ 360˚.

When mounting the camera, point it at your surveillance target.

The camera drop cable is 18" long.

2. Determine the best mounting hardware (screws, wall inserts) for the surface on which you will mount the camera. The screws and wall inserts are adequate for many types of surfaces.

3. Mark the locations on the mounting surface for mounting screws and cable(s):

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If mounting the camera directly to the surface (without the adapter plate): i. Attach the drill template to the surface with the “Front” arrow pointing at your surveillance target. ii. Mark the location of the two mounting screw holes, and the hole for the drop cable.

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If mounting the camera directly to the surface with the adapter plate: i. Inspect the camera and the mounting plate to understand how they will attach to each other.

— ii. Hold the adapter plate on the mounting surface, oriented so that the camera, when attached, will point at its surveillance target. iii. Mark the location of the mounting screw holes, and the hole for the drop cable where routing the drop cable through the surface. Note that the drop cable can be routed through the cable trough and out the side of the plate.

If mounting the camera, with the adapter plate, to a 3-gang box: i. Inspect the camera the mounting plate and the gang box to understand how they will attach to each other. ii. Hold the gang box on the mounting surface, oriented so that the camera, when attached, will point at its surveillance target. iii. Mark the location of the mounting screw holes, and the hole for the extension cables into the box.

4. Drill holes for the mounting screws and extension cables, as needed.

5. If installing the camera to the mounting surface with the adapter plate, attach the adapter plate to the surface at this time.

Mounting surface

Step 2. Install the camera

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Before installation:

Do not remove the plastic film that protects the clear plastic dome.

Make sure that the device is in good condition and all the assembly parts are included.

Check the specification of the products for the installation environment.

Make sure that the mounting surface is strong enough to hold 3 times the weight of the camera.

To avoid fire or shock hazard, use only UL listed power supplies. Verify that the power supply will provide the rated voltage and wattage for the camera. See the Specifications section.

Adapter plate

6. If installing the camera with an adapter plate and gang box, attach the gang box to the surface, and then attach the adapter plate to the gang box.

Cable channel

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3-gang box

Adapter plate

7. Route the Ethernet, power, alarm I/O, and audio out extension cables from the camera mounting location to the devices they will connect to. Do not apply power to any extension cables at this time.

8. Connect the extension cables to the camera drop cables. When connecting the alarm I/O and audio out extension cables to the 4-terminal drop cable, use the terminal marked GND for the ground connection.

Ethernet connector

4. Double click on the Discovery Tool icon. The tool will automatically discover Alibi cameras and recorders installed on the network.

Power Connector

Terminal identity label

Alarm in/out and audio out terminals

9. Attach the camera to the mounting surface or adapter plate (if used). Ensure that the camera is pointing at your surveillance target.

10. Connect the other end of the extension cables to the devices they attach to.

11. Apply power to the camera through the 12 Vdc extension cable or through the Ethernet cable using

PoE. If using 12 Vdc to power the camera, observe the polarity of the power drop cable. See above.

NOTE: Do not install the cover on the camera assembly at this time.

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CAUTION

Before applying power to the camera, ensure that the polarity is correct. An incorrect connection may cause a malfunction and can damage the camera.

In the screen shown above, an ALI-NS1024VR camera was discovered. Notice that the IP address of the camera is 192.168.1.64 (default IP address). This camera, although configured for a subnet that is probably foreign to the network it is installed on, is still found by the tool.

5. To change the network settings of the camera to be compatible with the subnet where it is installed, do the following: a. Click on the device to highlight it. Notice that the network parameters for the device populate the fields in the right frame.

Step 3. Install the Alibi Discovery Tool

Alibi Discovery Tool is a software utility used to “discover” Alibi cameras and NVRs/DVRs installed on the physical Ethernet network (LAN) and change their network settings. Discovery Tool is provided on the CD with your camera and is contained in Alibi Power Tools. To use Discovery Tool:

1. Insert the software CD provided with your camera into an optical drive on the Microsoft Windows computer you will use to access your camera on the LAN.

2. On the CD, find the folder that contains the Alibi Power Tools (Alibi Tools Utility).

3. Install Alibi Power Tools. Refer to the ALIBI™ Power Tools Installation and User Manual also provided on the CD. When the program opens, the following screen appears.

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b. Modify the network settings to values compatible with the subnet where it is installed:

If the IPv4 Address shown for the camera is 192.168.1.64 (default IP address) and the camera is new (un-configured) or was reset to its factory default state, the camera did not

find a DHCP server on the network. Modify the parameters in the right pane to values you prefer and are compatible with the network. An example is shown in the screen below.

2. In the login window, enter your User Name and Password in the appropriate fields, then click

Login. The default User Name and Password for Alibi cameras is admin and 1111.

3. If the password you enter for your camera is a weak password, the following pop-up window will appear. Follow the instructions to create a “strong” admin password.

If the IPv4 Address shown for the camera is something other than 192.168.1.64

(default IP address) and the camera is new or was reset to its factory default configuration, the camera did find a DHCP server on the network and acquired new network parameters that are compatible with the network. If necessary, change the parameters in the right pane to values that you prefer and are compatible with the network. An example is shown in the screen above. c. Enter the admin password for the camera in the Password field. The default admin user password for Alibi cameras is 1111. d. Click the Modify button. The new IP address, port, and other settings will change and appear in the list with the device you modified.

NOTE

Observint recommends using strong passwords in all of your surveillance devices. Strong passwords have a minimum of 8 characters with upper case and lower letters, numbers and special characters.

And we recommend you reset your password regularly, especially in high security systems. Resetting the password monthly or weekly will better protect your security system from hackers and criminals.

4. If this is the first time you are logging into a camera and are you are using Internet Explorer 10 or newer, a message may appear at the bottom of the window to use ActiveX Controls. Click Allow.

6. Close the Alibi Tools Utility by clicking the Close icon ( T ) in the upper-right corner of the screen.

Step 4. Login to the camera

To access the camera from a computer on the LAN:

1. Open your Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) browser on your computer and enter the IP address of the camera in the URL field. In the example below, the IP address of the camera is 192.168.75.76.

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5. If this login is the first login to an Alibi camera from your computer and browser, continue with the following sub-steps to install WebComponents: a. After a successful login to the camera, a message will appear in the middle of the Live View window requiring you to load a plug-in. Click on the message to continue, then click Run in the pop-up block at the bottom of the screen.

Live View options Screen select tabs Live View image Logout button

Some computer security software may attempt to block you from running WebComponents.exe. If necessary, open the Internet Explorer downloads list, right click on the WebComponents.exe file name, then click Run Anyway.

Capture, Record, Enable e-PTZ icons

Observe the Live View screen to adjust the direction of the camera.

1. Loosen the pan lock screw.

2. Install the lens adapter tool. See below.

NOTE b. In the Setup - WebComponents window opens, click Next to continue.

Installing the WebComponents plugin may require that you close the browser. Follow the onscreen instructions, then restart your browser and log in after the installation is finished. c. Allow the plug-in installation to complete. When the following window appears, click Finish.

Pan adjust

+30˚ ~ −30˚

Pan lock screw Rotation adjust 0˚ ~ 360˚ Lens adapter Tilt adjust 0˚ ~ 75˚

3. While observing the video image from the camera, adjust the camera pan, tilt and rotation to aim the camera at your surveillance target.

4. Tighten the pan lock screw.

5. Remove the lens adapter tool.

6. Reinstall the camera cover, and then remove the protective film from the clear plastic dome.

Step 6. Adjust the video display

The video Display Settings menu includes the image-related configurable parameters for the camera. It contains several sub-menus such as Image Adjustment, Exposure Settings, Day/Night Switch, etc. that can be opened or closed for compactness. Additionally, several adjustments can be seen in the Live View image on the menu. To open the Display Settings menu, go to Setup tab | Image | Display Settings

Step 5. Adjust the pan, tilt and rotation

After logging into the camera, the Live View - Main stream window initially appears.

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Configurable parameters include:

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Switch Day and Night: Select either Auto-Switch or Scheduled-Switch.

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If using Auto-Switch, open the Day/Night Switch submenu to set the Sensitivity, Filtering

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Time, and Smart IR features ON or OFF.

If using Scheduled Switch, set the Start Time and End Time of the switch, and then open the Day/Night Switch submenu to set the Smart IR feature either ON or OFF.

Also, click the Common, Day and Night tabs to set the Saturation, Hue, Brightness, Contrast and Sharpness for Day and for Night modes.

4. In both the Password and Confirm fields, enter a new password. The password can contain 0 .. 9,

A .. Z, and a .. z. Record your new password for future reference.

5. Click the OK button at the bottom of the window.

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Image Adjustment submenu: Open the Image adjustment submenu to set the Saturation, Hue,

Brightness, Contrast and Sharpness of the video image. Each parameter can be set to a level of

0 ~ 100 either by moving the slider or entering the value in the box on the right. The effect of the adjustment will appear in the Live View image in the menu.

Exposure Settings submenu: In this submenu, set the following for the best performance:

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Iris Mode: Select Auto or Manual. Some cameras may not offer both options.

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Exposure Time: Value ranges from 1/3 s to 1/100,000 s. The nominal value is 1/150. Adjust it according to the lightening condition.

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Gain: Set the gain to show the optimal brightness level.

Day/Night Switch submenu: You can set the Day/Night switch to Day, Night, Auto, or Schedule. The option you select determines the submenu options.

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Day or Night: These options both have one parameter: Smart IR.

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Auto: If you select Auto switch, you can set the sensitivity (0 .. 7), filtering time and Smart IR.

Schedule: Use Schedule to set that Start Time and End Time for the switch. Smart IR is also selectable.

Backlight Settings: Backlight settings include BLC Area (Off, Up, Down Left Right Center), the area to control, and WDR (Wide Dynamic Range) ON or OFF.

White Balance: White Balance selection is used to correct colors in the image depending on the lighting source. You can also set the white balance manually (MWB), using Automatic White Balance

(AWB1), and lock the white balance setting (Locked WB).

Image Enhancement: Options in this submenu include Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) ON or OFF. If

ON, you can also adjust the level of noise reduction.

Video Adjustment: Video Adjustment includes:

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Mirror: Mirror adjustment enables you to flip the image (Up/Down), flip Left/Right (reflect or

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Center).

Rotate: Shifts the aspect ratio from 4:3 to 3:4 for corridor viewing.

Video Standard: Select 60 Hz for NTSC format.

Capture Mode: To make a complete use of the 16:9 aspect ratio, you can enable the capture mode when you use the camera in a narrow view scene.

Step 7. Change default password

Observint Technologies strongly recommends that you change the default admin user password in your camera from “1111” to a different code to help protect against unauthorized access. You must login to the camera with the admin user name to change the admin password. To change the admin password:

1. Click the Setup tab, and then click Security in the left frame.

2. Click the User tab in the menu on the right.

3. Click the admin User Name to select (highlight) it, and then click the Modify button. The Modify

User pop-up window will open.

Cleaning

Dust or grease on the dome cover will cause IR reflection. Please do not remove the dome cover film until the installation is finished. If there is dust or grease on the dome cover, clean the dome cover with clean soft cloth and isopropyl alcohol.

Do not touch sensor modules with fingers. If cleaning is necessary, use clean cloth with ethanol and wipe it gently. If the camera will not be used for an extended period, please replace the lens cap to protect the sensor from dirt.

Specifications

Camera

Image Sensor

Scanning Mode

Resolution

Effective Pixels

Minimum Illumination

Day/Night

Electronic Shutter (sec)

Wide Dynamic Range

Gain Control

White Balance Mode

Noise Reduction

IR Illuminators

IR Array Range

IR Sensitivity

Panning Range

Tilting Range

Rotation Range

Lens

Lens Type

Focal Length

Iris

Focus

Horizontal Viewing Angle

F-number

Video

Video Compression Format

Codec Streaming Capability

Maximum Frame Rate

Fixed

2.8 mm

Fixed

Manual

106°

F2.0

1/3” CMOS

Progressive Scan

Up to 2688 x 1520

Approx. 4.0 Megapixel

Color: 0.01 Lux B/W: 0 Lux (IR ON)

True Day/Night ICR)

1/3 ~ 1/10,000

120 dB

Auto

3D DNR

Smart IR Array, 850 nm

30 ft

700 - 1100nm

-30° ~ 30°

0° ~ 75°

0° ~ 360°

H.264 (Main Profile), H.264 OVC (Optimized Video Codec), MJPEG

Dual Streaming

20 fps @ 2688 x 1520, 30 fps @ 1080p

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Video Analytics

Interface

Ethernet

Audio Input

Audio Output

Sensor Input

Alarm Ouput

SD Card Slot

Network

Protocols

Bit Rate

Bit Rate Mode

Audio

Audio Streaming

Audio Compression Format

Microphone

Features

Motion Detection

Backlight Compensation

Event Notification

Privacy Mask

Security

Network Storage

General

Power Requirements

Power Consumption

Weight

Dimensions operating Temperature

Operating Humidity

Ingress Protection

Impact Protection

Color

Material

Approvals

System Requirements

Operating System

Processor

Memory

Display

Web Browser

Supplied Accessories

32 kbps ~ 16 Mbps

CBR, VBR

Two-way

64 Kbps (G.711) / 16 Kbps (G.726) / MP2L2

Built-in

Support, Zone Configurable

Alarm Output, Email, FTP

Support

Tamper Detection, Line Crossing, Intrusion Detection

RJ-45 10/100 BASE-T

1x Out

1x In

1x Out

1x Micro SD / SDHC / SDXC (up to 128GB)

TCP/IP, ICMP, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, RTP, RTSP, RTCP, PPPoE, NTP, UPnP, SMTP,

SNMP, IGMP, 802.1X, QoS, IPv6, Bonjour, ONVIF, PSIA

One-key reset, flash-prevention, dual streams, heartbeat, mirror, password protection, privacy mask, Watermark, IP address filtering, Anonymous access

NAS (Support NFS, CIFS/SMB)

PoE (IEEE802.3af) / 12 Vdc

5 W max (IR ON)

1.32 lbs

2.1” H x 3.91” L x 3.81

-22 °F ~ 140 °F

0% ~ 95% RH, Non-condensing

IP66

IK08

White

Polycarbonate (Bubble) / Plastic (Dome cover)

CE, FCC, RoHS

Microsoft®Windows® XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10, Apple® OSX

Intel® Pentium® 4 3.0 GHz or later

1GB or above RAM

1024 x 768 resolution or higher

Internet Explorer® 6.0 or above, Apple® Safari® 5.02 or above, Mozilla® Firefox® 3.5 or above

CD ROM (User’s Guide, Installation Tools)

Quickstart Guide

Mounting Hardware and Template

Junction box adaptor plate

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