ACTi ACM-1231 Instructions for use

MegaPixel IP Outdoor IR Bullet Camera
(with DC 12V / PoE / AC24V)
ACM-1230 series
Ver. 081016
Hardware User’s Manual
Megapixel IP IR D/N PoE Outdoor
Bullet Camera
(with DC 12V / PoE)
ACM-1231
Ver. 120426
Hardware User’s Manual

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0PRECAUTIONS
1. Read these instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is
operated.
2. Heed all warnings
All warnings on the product and in the instruction manual should be adhered to.
The symbol indicates the following items, please carefully read the
description next to each symbol.
a. Failure to follow the safety instruction given may directly endanger
people, cause damage to the system or to other equipment.
b. The requirements to make this device work, including hardware,
computer settings, network settings, and operation procedures.
c. The tips to make using this device easier, more convenient and more
efficient.
3. Servicing
Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing
to qualified service personnel.
Trademarks
All names used in this manual for hardware and software are probably registered
trademarks of respective companies.
Liability
Every care has been taken during writing this manual. Please inform your local office
if you find any inaccuracies or omissions. We cannot be held responsible for any
typographical or technical errors and reserve the right to make changes to the product
and manuals without prior notice.
FCC/CE Regulation
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses,
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and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his
own expense.

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Table of Contents
0PRECAUTIONS________________________________________________ 0-1
Trademarks ________________________________________________________________ 0-1
Liability ___________________________________________________________________ 0-1
FCC/CE Regulation __________________________________________________________ 0-1
1INTRODUCTION ______________________________________________ 1-1
1.1 Package Contents _______________________________________________ 1-1
1.2 Features and Benefits ____________________________________________ 1-2
1.3 Safety Instructions ______________________________________________ 1-4
1.4 Physical Description _____________________________________________ 1-6
1.5 Basic Connections _______________________________________________ 1-8
1.6 How to Do the Waterproof Installation _____________________________ 1-9
1.7 Product Specification ___________________________________________ 1-12

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1INTRODUCTION
1.1 Package Contents
ACM-1231
(DC12V / PoE / AC24V)
The bracket is not included
Product CD Terminal Block for Power
Warranty Card
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1.2 Features and Benefits
This IP device is a cutting-edge digital video transmission device. It can
compress and transmit real time images with outstanding images quality
(SXGA, 1280x1024) at reasonable bandwidth through a standard TCP/IP
network. That is because it is Ethernet ready and has the powerful ARM9
SoC with excellent system performance to offer dual streams of
MPEG4/MJPEG, and both formats offer megapixel resolution. In addition,
with these powerful hardware platform, excellent SDK support and
powerful respective apparatuses (e.g. the transcoder), this IP device is your
best choice building up either conventional IP surveillance system or
intelligent IP surveillance system.
MPEG-4/MJPEG Dual Streaming
With excellent system performance, MPEG-4/MJPEG are supported. It
brings superior image quality not only 30 frame per second in full D1
resolution, but also offers up to 7 frames per second in SXGA
(1280x1024).
Automatic Frame Rate Control
This IP device supports automatic/manual streaming frame rate control,
especially for multiple clients’ concurrent access the same video
stream in different network bandwidth.
Digital Time Code Embedded
The “Digital Time Code Embedded”function is to embed the
recording time in the MPEG bit stream. Therefore, each image frame
has its respective time when it was recorded. It is very useful when
users want to find the video at an exact time or between a certain time
intervals.
DDNS Supported
This IP device supports DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Server), users
can set this IP device at a virtual domain name (such as
cam1.Taipei.xxx) at dynamic IP. Everyone can use the virtual domain
name to view the video anywhere that has the access to the internet.
Build-in Hardware Motion Detection
No more external motion sensors are required. Each IP device can be
set up to 3 detection areas. By tuning the object size and sensitivity, it
is very reliable to fit into your environment. Besides, hardware motion

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detection delivers better sensitivity and responds faster than software
motion detection.
Bundle Powerful Surveillance Software
To extend the capabilities of this IP device, a powerful surveillance
program is included in the package and is very free to use. Users can
easily utilize the existing PC to be a digital video recorder. Schedule
recording and manual recording keep every important image recorded
in the local hard disk. Reliable and accurate motion detection with
instant warning makes you responsive in every condition. Quick and
simple search and playback function lets you easily find the images
you want.
Software Development Kit Support
This IP device can be integrated or controlled by user’s application
program through the Streaming Library or ActiveX control. With its
high level programming interface, software developer’s time and
efforts to is highly reduced.

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1.3 Safety Instructions
Don’t use the power supply with other voltages
This device is likely to be damaged or damage other equipments /
personnel, if you use a power supply with different voltage than the
one included with this device. All warranty of this product will be
voided in the situations above.
Don’t open the housing of the product
Cleaning
Disconnect this video product from the power supply before cleaning.
Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product
manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
Water and Moisture
Do not use this video product near water, for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool and the like.
Don’t use accessories not recommended by the manufacturer
Only install this device and the power supply in a dry place
protected from weather
Servicing
Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Damage Requiring service
Disconnect this video product from the power supply immediately and
refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions.
1. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
2. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the video
product.
3. If the video product has been exposed to rain or water directly.
4. If the video product does not operate normally by following the

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operating Instructions in this manual. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the instruction manual as an improper
adjustment . Other controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the
video product to its normal operation.
Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product, ask
the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the
video product is in proper operating condition.

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1.4 Physical Description
1. Power Input
If your power input is DC12V. Please follow the description on
the connector to connect to power.
If your power input is AC24V. Please follow the description on
the connector to connect to power.
PIN
NAME
DESCRIPTION
1
N
AC Power Input
2
L
3
GND
E-Ground of power
PIN
NAME
DESCRIPTION
1
12V
DC Power Input
2
GND
Ground Pin

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2. Audio Input / Output
The IP device supports audio input and output, with terminal
block.
3. Reset Button
Step 1: Switch off IP device by disconnecting the power cable
Step 2: Press and continue to hold the Reset Button. Reconnect
the power cable while continuing to hold the reset button.
Step 3: Keep holding the reset button depressed for a while,
release the reset button. The unit will start up with factory default
settings.
4. Ethernet Port
The IP device connects to the Ethernet via a standard RJ45
connector. Supporting NWAY, this IP device can auto detect the
speed of local network segment (10Base-T/100Base-TX
Ethernet).
5. Power LED Indicator
The LED indicator lights up one time upon power up. It will
lights up again when this IP device is fully booted up.

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1.5 Basic Connections
Follow the procedures below to connect the IP device to the respective
apparatuses.
1. Connect the power adaptor to IP device
2. Connect IP device’s ethernet port to an Ethernet (RJ45 connectors). If your
IP device has PoE built-in, you can regard it as a PD and connect it
directly to a PSE device like PoE switch.
3. Connect a PC to the Ethernet hub (RJ45 connectors)
NOTE: You may find a support package to help you getting familiar
with PoE. Please visit our web site, and get the support document
TS-00040.

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1.6 How to Do the Waterproof Installation
The following installation procedure makes the camera be water-resistant even for the
situations where the camera can easily be flooded by pouring rain.
The important part to focus on during the installation:
The protection of the cabling has to be done by a proper
flex conduit. The size of the flex conduit that matches
with the conduit gland is 1/2”. Please note that the
conduit gland is included to the package of the bullet
camera.
The following images show the step-by-step procedure of completing the water-proof
installation.
1. Disassemble the conduit gland as
shown on the photo.
2. Pull the network cable through the flex
conduit. Please note that the size of
the conduit and the gland is big
enough to let the RJ-45 connector
pass through all the way.
3. Two pieces from the conduit gland set
will be attached to flex conduit first.

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4. The third piece goes through the back
side cover of the camera.
5. The fourth piece (locking nut) is used to
lock the gland firmly from the inside of
the back side cover.
6. Pull the network cable through the back
side cover of the camera.
7. Connect the flex conduit to the back
side cover of the camera.

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8. Tighten the domed sealing nut.
9. Plug the network cable into the
camera’s RJ-45 connector before
closing the back side of the camera. If
you are not using PoE and need an
additional power cord then please
connect it at this stage, too.
10. Tighten the screws of the back side of
the camera properly.
11. Finally, the bullet camera with properly
mounted flex conduit as well as with
proper outdoor bracket would look like
this. The camera is now ready to
withstand even the most severe rain
storms.

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1.7 Product Specification