Ability AI-Eye VS18201 User manual

AI-Eye 8MP Fixed Lens Bullet Network Camera
Quick Start Guide
Model:
VS18200
VS18201 (with RS485)

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1.1 Accessing via Web Browser
Default IP address
User name
Password
https://192.168.0.11
admin
AbAi.Camera1
1.2 Appearance Description
The overview of the bullet camera is shown below:

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1.3 Packing list
Component
Pieces
Camera
1
Drilling sticker
1
Expansion tube
3
Tapping screw
3

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1.4 Cable
No
Item
Description
1
LAN/POE
Ethernet/POE connection. This interface supports POE.
2
DC 12V+ / DC 12V –
Power input interface. DC 12V（9.0V～15.0V）
3
ALARM_OUT
COM
Alarm output and COM interfaces. The interface work
together to form the alarm output.
ALARM_IN
ALARM_GND
Alarm input interface. There may be multiple alarm
interfaces. For a given number of interfaces, n, they are
numbered (for example: ALARM_IN0,
ALARM_IN1, …,ALARM_INn). Each one connects to the
ALARM_GND connection to form a single alarm input.
4
AUDIO IN/
AUDIO OUT/
AUDIO_GND
Audio input (connect to MIC)/output interface and audio
ground interface.
5
RS485+/RS485-
(Optional)
RS485 interface. This interface provides a transparent data
channel used for half-duplex transmission between the
camera and the connected device.

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2. Installation
2.1 Note
2.1.1Make sure the device in the package is in good condition and all the
assembly parts are included.
You will need the following:
Cable interface
1
2
3
5
(Optional)
4

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2.2 Caution
Please do not lift a camera by its cable.

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2.3 Front cover of the camera removes
Use a Allen key screwdriver to remover the front cover of camera, and rotator the
cover to open it. Then, you can see the Reset button and SD card slot.

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2.4 Reset Button
To restore the camera to factory settings and software reboot the camera,
you need to press and hold the reset button 5~10 seconds.
To restore the camera to factory settings and hardware reboot the camera,
you need to press and hold the reset button more than 10 seconds.
Reset Button

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2.5 Micro SD card installation
The SD card slot supports only class 6 or higher Micro SD card. To replace a Micro SD
card, the device must be powered off. Otherwise, system exception may occur. When a
Micro SD card is used for the first time, log in to the web client of the device and format
the Micro SD card. For details, see the Configuration Guide.
Please refer to figure 2.5, insert the memory card to memory card slot on the rear
housing of the camera. During SD card installation, you are advised to turn the camera
maintenance position upward and insert the SD card into the SD card slot from upon to
avoid accidentally dropping the SD card into the camera.
SD Card Slot

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2.6 Remove the Anti-moisture Sticker
Before mounting the camera onto its install position, please remove the anti-moisture
sticker in the first place to get the air vent start working.

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2.7 Camera mounting
The suggested mounting height is over 3 meters at least.
The right height and angle of camera is important to ensure image quality.
The figure of the camera is installation requirements for concept and reference only.
3~8m
8~22m
Tilt Angle=20∘

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2.8 Wall Mounting Installation
Step 1:
Confirm that the cable outlet on the wall is large enough for the
pigtails to pass through (size of hole size inserted here). Affix the
drilling sticker to the camera installation position and ensure that
the center of the sticker matches the cable outlet on the wall.
Step 2:
Use a 5mm drill bit to drill four 35mm deep holes in the
positions marked by the drilling sticker. Use a hammer to
carefully drive the white plastic expansion tubes into the holes.
Step 3:
Connect the external cabling to camera pigtails, insulate the
connections (see Cable Connections), and feed the cabling
through the cable entry on the wall. Fasten the tapping screws.
Make sure the cable outlet at the camera base is installed
facing downwards and is sealed with waterproof glue or
caulking to prevent water from getting into the camera.

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Step 4:
Loosen the three Philips head screws and adjust the camera to the required angle. Then
re-tighten the screws, and adjust the position of the sunshield.
Adjust the angle of the camera. Tighten 3 Philips head screws after adjustment.
Tilt Angle : 90〫
Rotator Angle : ± 180〫
Pan Angle : ± 180〫

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2.9 Wall Mounting Installation with Junction Box and Camera
Step 1
Place the junction box on the wall such that the arrows of bottom point to the ground
as well as. Then use 4 screws to mount the junction box on to the wall.
Step 2
Use 3 screws to fix the camera onto the cover of junction box. Then, clip the safety rope
of the cover of the junction box to the bottom of the junction box. Thread the cables
through the junction and attach them to the camera pigtails. Finally, tighten the screws
to fix the cover onto the junction box in place.

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2.10 Pole Mounting Installation with Junction Box
Step 1
Open up the 3 hose clamps and thread them through
the installation holes on the mounting bracket. Then
use 3 hose clamps to affix and install the pole-mount
bracket to the pole.
Step 2
Place the junction box on the pole-mount bracket
such that the arrows of bottom point to the ground
as well as. Then use 4 screws to mount the junction
box on to the pole-mount bracket.
Ø 165mm – 216mm

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Step 3
Use 4 screws to fix the camera onto the cover of junction box. Then, clip the safety rope
of the cover of the junction box to the bottom of the junction box. Thread the cables
through the junction and attach them to the camera pigtails. Finally, tighten the screws
to fix the cover onto the junction box in place.

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2.11 Cable connection
2.11-1 For safety precautions
The lightning arrester must be installed and grounded if you install camera
outdoor.
Strong and weak current cables must be kept at least 5 cm apart from each
other. When connecting the cables to the device, take care to avoid
connecting strong current cables to weak current interfaces or you will
damage your device.
The tail of cable must be cut if it cannot pass through the wall, please keep the
label on tail of cable. And please make sure to use insulating tape and
waterproof tape to insulate and waterproof all tail of cable to avoid short
circuits and water leakage.
Wrap all pigtail cables in insulated, waterproof, rubber tape to prevent short
circuits or water damage.

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2.11-2 Power cable connection
Connect the power cable to the device.
2.11-3 Ground cable installation
Please connect ground cable of camera to ground.

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2.11-4 Audio and alarm cable installation
Connect the ground cable to ground the device, and then connect the power cable. If
crimp terminals are not used, the wire thickness cannot exceed 1.5mm2, and the length
cannot exceed 25m. If crimp terminals are used, the wire
can be up to 0.75mm2 for a 15m length of wiring or up
to 1.0mm2 if 20m is required. Longer wiring is not
supported. The ground impedance cannot exceed 5
ohms.
2.12 Cable waterproof and insulation
Waterproof and insulate all cables including power cables, network cables, and unused
pigtails.
1. Wrap one layer of insulation tape around each cable joint.
2. Stretch the waterproofing tape evenly to twice its original length. Then apply it for
three layers from bottom to top, from top to bottom, and from bottom to top
again.
3. Stretch the insulation tape evenly to twice its original length. Then apply it for three
layers from bottom to top, from top to bottom, and from bottom to top again.to up.
Finally tie the upper and lower ends with cable ties. Then use cable ties to secure the
both ends.
4. Cover the rest of the cabling in a conduit or with protective waterproof rubber tape.
Make a drip loop as shown below to create an artificial lowest point of the cable.

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