Abus PPIC42520B User manual

PPIC42520/ PPIC44520
PPIC42520B/ PPIC44520B
Instruction manual
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Version 1.1
Original operating instructions in English language.
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Introduction
Dear customer,
Thank you for purchasing this product.
ABUS Security Center hereby declares that the PPIC42520, PPIC42520B, PPIC44520,
PPIC44520B camera complies with the RED Directive 2014/53/EU. The devices also meet the
requirements of the following EU directives: EMC Directive 2014/30/EU and RoHS Directive
2011/65/EU. The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at the following internet
addresses:
http://www.abus.com/product/PPIC42520
http://www.abus.com/product/PPIC42520B
http://www.abus.com/product/PPIC44520
http://www.abus.com/product/PPIC44520B
In order to maintain this condition and to ensure safe operation, you as the user must observe these
operating instructions!
Read through the complete operating instructions before using the product, observe all operating and
safety instructions!
All company names and product designations contained herein are trademarks of their
respective owners. All rights reserved.
If you have any questions, please contact your specialist dealer or visit us on the Internet at
https://www.abus.com/.

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Data storage is subject to country-specific data protection guidelines .
The commissioning of monitoring systems may be prohibited or regulated by law in certain countries.
Before commissioning the system, the operator must ensure that the monitoring is within the legal
framework.
Note on data protection
The operator is responsible for the legally compliant use of the product in accordance with the GDPR.
Warning:
Anyone who unauthorizedly records the non-publicly spoken word of another person on a sound
carrier and uses such a recording or makes it available to a third party can be punished with
imprisonment or a fine!
Similarly, an unauthorized person may be punished if he or she intercepts with a tapping device the
non-publicly spoken word of another person which is not intended for his or her knowledge or if he
or she communicates publicly, in full or in part, the recorded or intercepted non-publicly spoken
word of another person.
Disclaimer
These operating instructions have been prepared with the utmost care. Should you nevertheless
notice any omissions or inaccuracies, please let us know in writing at the above address.
ABUS Security Center GmbH accepts no liability whatsoever for technical and typographical errors
and reserves the right to make changes to the product and operating instructions at any time without
prior notice.
ABUS Security Center shall not be liable or responsible for any direct or indirect consequential
damages in connection with the equipment, performance and use of this product. No guarantee is
given for the content of this document.
The Purchaser acknowledges that, according to current technological standards, it is not possible to
create a software program that is completely error-free. ABUS Security Center therefore does not
guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation of the products or the correction of all errors. ABUS
Security Center expressly does not warrant that all ABUS Security Center products will function
properly on all customer systems or in conjunction with integrations, solutions, applications and (or)
programs, or that integrations, solutions, applications and (or) programs will function properly with
later versions of ABUS Security Center products and systems.

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Table of contents
1. Scope of delivery............................................................................................................................... 6
1.1. PPIC42520 / PPIC42520B........................................................................................................... 6
1.2. PPIC44520 / PPIC44520B........................................................................................................... 7
2. Hardware description........................................................................................................................ 8
2.1. Wi-Fi Pan Tilt Outdoor Camera.................................................................................................... 8
2.2. Wi-Fi Outdoor Camera............................................................................................................... 10
3. Assembly / Installation.................................................................................................................... 12
3.1. Camera mounting....................................................................................................................... 12
3.1.1. Wi-Fi Pan Tilt Outdoor Camera (flush-mounted) ................................................................. 12
3.1.2. Wi-Fi Pan Tilt Outdoor Camera (Surface-Mounted)............................................................. 13
3.1.3. WI-FI outdoor camera (flush-mounted)................................................................................ 14
3.1.4. Wi-Fi outdoor camera (surface-mounted)............................................................................ 15
3.2. Restore factory settings ............................................................................................................. 17
3.2.1. PPIC42520 / PPIC42520B................................................................................................... 17
3.2.2. PPIC44520 / PPIC44520B................................................................................................... 17
3.3. Installation instructions Wi-Fi operation ..................................................................................... 18
3.4. Detection range of the camera................................................................................................... 18
3.5. Installation site............................................................................................................................ 18
4. Intelligent image analysis (object recognition)............................................................................ 19
4.1. Notes on object recognition........................................................................................................ 19
5. App2Cam Plus: First access .......................................................................................................... 21
5.1. System requirements ................................................................................................................. 21
5.2. Download app ............................................................................................................................ 21
5.3. Setup camera............................................................................................................................. 22
5.3.1. Bluetooth setup .................................................................................................................... 22
5.3.2. WI-FI setup........................................................................................................................... 24
5.3.3. Setup via network cable....................................................................................................... 25
5.3.4. Add cameras that have already been set up ....................................................................... 27
5.4. App2Cam Plus: Compatibility..................................................................................................... 28
5.5. App2Cam Plus: Overview .......................................................................................................... 28
5.5.1. Menu bar .............................................................................................................................. 29
5.5.2. Camera bar .......................................................................................................................... 29
5.5.3. Info / App settings................................................................................................................. 29
5.6. App2Cam Plus: Live View.......................................................................................................... 30
5.6.1. PPIC42520 / PPIC42520B Live View Functions.................................................................. 31
5.6.2. PPIC44520 / PPIC44520B Live View Functions.................................................................. 32
5.6.3. Camera indicators ................................................................................................................ 32
5.6.4. Stream indicators ................................................................................................................. 33
5.7. App2Cam Plus: Event list / playback ......................................................................................... 34
5.7.1. Event list............................................................................................................................... 34
5.7.2. Event list functions ............................................................................................................... 34
5.8. Playback..................................................................................................................................... 35

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5.8.1. Playback functions ............................................................................................................... 35
5.8.2. Download & Forwarding....................................................................................................... 36
5.9. Advanced settings...................................................................................................................... 37
5.9.1. Open advanced settings ...................................................................................................... 37
5.9.2. Login data............................................................................................................................. 37
5.9.3. Automatic login..................................................................................................................... 38
5.9.4. Advanced settings................................................................................................................ 38
5.9.5. Security settings................................................................................................................... 39
5.9.6. Video settings....................................................................................................................... 40
5.9.7. Sound settings...................................................................................................................... 43
5.9.8. WI-FI settings ....................................................................................................................... 44
5.9.9. Motion detection settings ..................................................................................................... 45
5.9.10. Notification Settings ........................................................................................................... 48
5.9.11. Memory settings................................................................................................................. 50
5.9.12. Schedule settings............................................................................................................... 52
5.9.13. Device settings................................................................................................................... 53
5.9.14. Device information.............................................................................................................. 54
6. Update firmware .............................................................................................................................. 55
6.1. Updating via server .................................................................................................................... 55
6.2. Current firmware version............................................................................................................ 56
7. Troubleshooting tips....................................................................................................................... 57
8. Open Source License Notes........................................................................................................... 58

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1. Scope of delivery
1.1. PPIC42520 / PPIC42520B
PPIC42520 / PPIC42520B
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PPIC42520 / PPIC42520B
•Wi-Fi Pan Tilt Outdoor Camera (1)
•Power supply unit, 5V DC / 2A (2)
•Antenna (3)
•Drilling template (4)
•Mounting material (5)
•Reset tool (6)
•microSD card (pre-installed) (7)
•2x Allen key (8)
•Wall bracket (pre-installed) (9)

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1.2. PPIC44520 / PPIC44520B
PPIC44520 / PPIC44520B
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PPIC44520 / PPIC44520B
•WI-FI Outdoor Camera (1)
•Power supply unit, 5V DV / 2A (2)
•Antenna (3)
•Drilling template (4)
•Mounting material (5)
•Reset tool (6)
•microSD card (pre-installed) (7)
•Allen key (8)
•Wall bracket (pre-installed) (9)

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2. Hardware description
2.1. Wi-Fi Pan Tilt Outdoor Camera

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2.2. Wi-Fi Outdoor Camera

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3. Assembly / Installation
ATTENTION!
During installation, the camera must be disconnected from the mains voltage.
Installation Site
The camera is suitable for both outdoor and indoor use.
Do not place the camera near heaters, stoves, other heat sources or in direct sunlight.
Operate the device only in locations with temperatures within the permissible ambient
temperature range of -20°~50°C.
3.1. Camera mounting 3.1.1. Wi-Fi Pan Tilt Outdoor Camera (flush-mounted)
During the installation of the camera, you have the option of accessing the following installation
instructions via the help in the app.
Attention!
Place the camera under a canopy or similar to avoid direct sunlight. The camera should
not be pointed directly at a light source or at the sun.
•Separate the wall plate of the bracket from the camera with
the enclosed Allen key.
•Mark the position of the required 4 drill holes at the desired
location using the drilling template or the wall plate and e.g.
a pencil.
•Drill the holes and insert the enclosed dowels.
•Fasten the bracket with the enclosed screws.
•The wall plate has a parking position at the bottom. Place
the camera in the parking position so that you can do the
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•Connect the power cable and LAN cable (optional for Wi-Fi
use) to the connectors on the camera.
•Guide the cables into the wall. The connections can also be
stowed in the bracket as an option.
•Place the camera and bracket completely on the wall plate
and fix the elements to the underside of the bracket with the
Allen key.
•With this installation, the cables run completely inside the
bracket and are now no longer visible.
3.1.2. Wi-Fi Pan Tilt Outdoor Camera (Surface-Mounted)
During the installation of the camera, you have the option of accessing the following installation
instructions via the help in the app.
Attention!
Place the camera under a canopy or similar to avoid direct sunlight. The camera should
not be pointed directly at a light source or at the sun.
•Separate the wall plate of the bracket from the camera with
the enclosed Allen key.
•Mark the position of the required 4 drill holes at the desired
location using the drilling template or the wall plate and e.g.
a pencil.
•Drill the holes and insert the enclosed dowels.
•Fasten the bracket with the enclosed screws.
•Feed the camera's power cable through the bracket and
down as shown in the illustration.

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•Place the camera and bracket completely on the wall plate
and fix the elements to the underside of the bracket with the
Allen key.
•Use a commercially available weather-protected installation
box (width and height min. 105 mm, depth min. 35 mm) for
a waterproof installation.
•Guide the cable of the camera into the installation box and
carry out the wiring there. For further installation with an
installation box, follow the installation instructions for this
box.
3.1.3. WI-FI outdoor camera (flush-mounted)
During the installation of the camera, you have the option of accessing the following installation
instructions via the help in the app.
Attention!
Place the camera under a canopy or similar to avoid direct sunlight. The camera should
not be pointed directly at a light source or at the sun.
•Mark the position of the required 3 drill holes at the
desired location using the drilling template or the wall
plate of the bracket and, for example, a pencil. To do this,
please unscrew the bracket.
•Drill the holes and insert the enclosed dowels.
•Connect the power cable and LAN cable (optional for Wi-
Fi use) to the 2 connectors on the camera.
•Guide the cables into the wall.

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•Fix the wall plate of the bracket with the enclosed screws.
•Insert the ball joint and put on the cover.
•Afterwards, the fixing ring is slightly screwed on.
•Now align the camera to the roughly desired coverage
area and tighten the fixing ring.
•Place the antenna on the connector and screw it tight.
3.1.4. Wi-Fi outdoor camera (surface-mounted)
During the installation of the camera, you have the option of accessing the following installation
instructions via the help in the app.
Attention!
Place the camera under a canopy or similar to avoid direct sunlight. The camera should
not be pointed directly at a light source or at the sun.
Mark the desired place of use using the drilling template or the
wall plate of the bracket and use a pencil, for example, to
determine the position of the 3 drill holes required. To do this,
please unscrew the bracket.
•Drill the holes and insert the enclosed dowels.
•Guide the cable through one of the recesses in the wall
plate
•Fix the wall plate of the bracket with the enclosed screws.

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•Insert the ball joint and put on the cover.
•The fixing ring is then screwed on a little.
•Now align the camera to the roughly desired coverage
area and tighten the fixing ring.
•Place the antenna on the connector and screw it tight.
•Use a commercially available weather-protected
installation box (width and height min. 105 mm, depth
min. 35 mm) for a waterproof installation.
•Guide the cable of the camera into the installation box
and carry out the wiring there. For further installation with
an installation box, follow the installation instructions for
this box.

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3.2. Restore factory settings
3.2.1. PPIC42520 / PPIC42520B
If there are difficulties during setup or you have forgotten the
access data (security code or admin password), reset the
camera to factory settings:
Open the cover on the back of the camera using an Allen key
and press the reset button for at least 3 seconds using a thin
object (e.g. the microSD card removal tool or a paper clip) until
the power LED flashes.
3.2.2. PPIC44520 / PPIC44520B
If there are difficulties during setup or you have forgotten the
access data (security code or admin password), reset the
camera to factory settings:
Open the cover on the back of the camera using an Allen key
and press the reset button for at least 3 seconds using a thin
object (e.g. the microSD card removal tool or a paper clip) until
the power LED flashes.

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3.3. Installation instructions Wi-Fi operation
When installing the camera, make sure that it is within optimal range of the router. The camera can
only be accessed if there is a sufficient Wi-Fi signal to the router.
For installations in larger objects, a Wi-Fi repeater is recommended to optimize the range. Optionally,
you can also operate the camera via LAN.
Please note that structural conditions can influence the transmission.
Note
You can obtain information about compatible Wi-Fi repeaters from your network operator
or the manufacturer of your router. ABUS Security Center GmbH & Co KG will not make
any recommendations for Wi-Fi repeaters.
Pay close attention to the installation recommendations of the Wi-Fi repeater. The
positioning should ideally be between the router and the camera.
3.4. Detection range of the camera
With intelligent object detection, the detection range of the camera is based on the selected object. If
the object is outside this range, it can be "seen" by the camera and displayed on the live image, but it
does not trigger a recording.
Intelligent Object Detection works reliably over the following range, outside these specified ranges
motion detection may occur but is not guaranteed.
Object type
Max. Range
Person
8 - 10 metres*
Animal
3 - 4 metres
Vehicle
10 - 15 metres
Range is based on a person of approx. 1.80 m height.
Note
The reliability of object detection depends on local factors. In some situations, false
alarms may still occur. Environmental influences such as rain, snow, insects, or dirt can
have a negative effect on the results.
3.5. Installation site
The camera with protection class IP66 is suitable for outdoor use. The setup process for the app is
described under 5. App2Cam Plus: First Access. For external access to the camera, you need a router
with Internet access.
Note
Place the camera so that it is not covered by objects. If possible, place the camera under
a canopy or similar to avoid direct sunlight. The camera should not be pointed directly at
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4. Intelligent image analysis (object recognition)
4.1. Notes on object recognition
Intelligent object detection allows you to differentiate between different types of objects (human, animal,
car) during an object detection. This gives you the option, for example, of not triggering objects at all or
triggering them with a lower priority.
Please note that object detection depends on distance, viewing angle and object size (seen from camera
to object). Please read the section "4.2 Detection range of the camera".
Note
Intelligent object detection is used to significantly reduce false alarms compared to
traditional methods of motion detection. Traditional methods are, for example, motion
detection via heat radiation by PIR sensors or classic software motion detection without
object detection, which only takes into account the object size but not the object type.
It always requires environment-dependent individual fine-tuning of sensitivity and the use
of blanked areas to achieve maximum accuracy, but 100% accuracy and the complete
exclusion of false alarms is not possible.
Vehicles that are in the parking position do not trigger recordings until the vehicle is moving again or
there is movement in the image.
In the case of animal and person detection, a recording is triggered even if they are not moving. If a
mannequin or a picture with people is visible in the recording area, for example, please hide this area.
Note
When recognizing animals, the algorithm checks for the presence of 4 legs. The main
target group of animals to be recognized are dogs and cats.
If several objects are detected in the image at the same time, the object detected first is always displayed
in the event list.
For example, if a vehicle enters the driveway, the event list will show the vehicle as the trigger, even if
a person leaves the car in the video sequence.
The person is nevertheless marked with a colored recognition frame in the video.
Please note that object recognition searches for specific characteristics of an object in the image, but
these can be falsified by environmental influences such as wind, rain, snow, or insects. Therefore, there
is always a residual risk that an object will be wrongly classified. For example, in a person recognition
system, objects that look similar to the outline of a person can also be detected as a person. An example
could be a flag that is moving in the wind and in this case could be recognized as a person in a
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To exclude areas that are particularly susceptible to interference from detection, you can set a hidden
area (RONI - Region Of No Interest) here. The area is still visible, but no object detection takes place
here and therefore no push message and recording.
In case of frequent false triggers caused by objects, it is advisable to adjust the sensitivity of the objects.
Often these are already avoided at a lower level.
You can fine-tune the sensitivity of the detectors using the sliders, with the value 1 representing the
lowest sensitivity and the value 10 the highest sensitivity of detection.
So with a value of 1, a person is only reported if it is very likely really a person.
The following settings are recommended for the various objects:
Person: Level 2
Animal: Level 3
Vehicle: Level 10
Note
The reliability of object detection depends on local factors. In various situations, false
alarms can occur. In particular, environmental influences such as rain, snow, insects, dirt
and difficult lighting conditions can have a negative effect on the results.