ACTi KCM-7911 User manual

KCM-7911
H.264 4-Megapixel IP D/N PoE Outdoor
Hemispheric Camera with Advanced WDR
(DC 12V / PoE)
Ver. 2015/01/12

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Table of Contents
Precautions 4
Safety Instructions ...........................................................................5
Introduction 6
Package Contents.............................................................................6
Physical Description ........................................................................7
Installation Procedures 9
Mounting Solutions ..........................................................................9
Installing the Camera on a Flat Surface........................................ 11
Step 1: Drill the Holes .................................................................. 11
Step 2: Open the Camera Cover..................................................12
Step 3: Prepare for Waterproof Installation..................................13
Step 4: Connect the Cable(s).......................................................13
Step 5: Install the Camera to the Surface ....................................13
Step 6: Close the Cover...............................................................14
Step 7: Access the Camera Live View .........................................14
Waterproof Solutions 15
Waterproof Solution with Naked Cable.........................................15
Waterproof Solution with Conduit.................................................18
Other Connections 21
Connecting a Power Adaptor (Optional).......................................21

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Connecting DI/DO Devices (Optional)...........................................23
Connecting Audio In / Out Devices (Optional) .............................26
Accessing the Camera 27
Configure the IP Addresses...........................................................27
Access the Camera.........................................................................31

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Precautions
Read these instructions
You should read all the safety and operating instructions before using this product.
Heed all warnings
You must adhere to all the warnings on the product and in the instruction manual. Failure to
follow the safety instruction given may directly endanger people, cause damage to the system
or to other equipment.
Servicing
Do not attempt to service this video device 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 are probably registered trademarks of respective companies.
Liability
Every reasonable care has been taken during the writing of 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 Adigital
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, 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 users will be required to correct the
interference at their own expense.

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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.
Don’t use accessories not recommended by the manufacturer
Install the power supply (if any will be used with the camera) 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 directly exposed to rain or water.
4) If the video product does not operate normally by following the operating Instructions in
this manual. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the instruction manual, as an
improper adjustment of 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 if the video product is in proper operating condition.

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Introduction
Package Contents
Camera
Cable Gland
Conduit Gland
Hex Wrench
Screw Plugs
Screws for Surface Mount
Terminal Block
(for Power)
Terminal Block
(for DI/DO)
Terminal Block
(for Audio In/Out)
Warranty Card
Quick Installation Guide
Drill Template
NOTE: The camera screws come with rubber rings on them. If the screws you received do not
have rubber rings, please contact your local sales agents or our Customer Help Desk (CHD)
for support.
Drill Template

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Physical Description
DC 12v Power Input
Audio Input / Output
Ethernet Port
Digital Input / Output
Reset Button
Micro SDHC Card Slot
Power Button
1) DC 12V Power Input
In case the camera is connected to a non-PoE (Power over Ethernet) switch, use this
connector to connect the camera to an external power adaptor (not included). See
Connecting a Power Adaptor (Optional) on page 21 for more information.
2) Ethernet Port
The Ethernet port connects to a network using a standard Ethernet cable.

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3) Reset Button
The Reset button is used to restore the factory default settings of the camera, including the
administrator’s password.
The reset button can be used for following purposes:
1. The administrator’s password has been forgotten and therefore the camera cannot be
accessed.
2. In case of IP address, mask, or allow/deny filter related issues, resulting with inability to
modify these settings.
3. In case of connectivity issues or abnormal video quality.
How to do the reset properly?
Step 1: Disconnect the power supply (e.g. disconnect the power adaptor or a PoE switch /
injector).
Step 2: Press and hold the reset button.
Step 3: Connect the power supply while keeping the reset button pressed. During this time the
Power LED may turn on and turn off several times.
Step 4: Wait for 45 seconds and then release the reset button.
4) Power Button
Press the Power button to reboot the camera.
5) Audio Input / Output
This connector connects to audio input and output devices, such as microphones and
speakers, using the bundled terminal block. See Connecting Audio In / Out Devices
(Optional) on page 26 for more information.
6) Digital Input / Output
This connector connects to digital input or output devices, such as alarm triggers, panic
buttons, etc. Digital Input (DI) and Digital Output (DO) devices are used in applications like
motion detection, event triggering, alarm notifications, etc. See Connecting DI/DO Devices
(Optional) on page 23 for more information.
7) Micro SDHC Card Slot
Insert a Micro SDHC card here for local recording (card not included in the package).

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Installation Procedures
There are several mounting options that you can use to install the camera. Select the most
suitable solution for your installation environment.
Mounting Solutions
Mount Types
Accessories
Surface Mount
Suitable when mounting the camera on flat and smooth surface, like ceilings
or walls. This solution directly installs the camera to the surface without
additional accessories. See Installing the Camera on a Flat Surface on
page 11 for more information.
Rough Surface
Mount
Suitable when mounting the camera on rough surfaces using an additional
surface mount plate.
PMAX-0802
Tilted Wall
Mount
Suitable when mounting the camera on high walls. The camera can be tilted
10 to capture a larger viewing angle below the camera and less on the
ceiling.
PMAX-0310
Pendant Mount
Suitable when mounting the camera on hard and high cielings.
SMAX-0053
PMAX-0101 PMAX-0103
SMAX-0051
PMAX-0101 PMAX-0102

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Vertical Pole
Mount
Suitable when mounting the camera on a vertical pole.
PMAX-0310 PMAX-0503
PMAX-0101 PMAX-0303 PMAX-0503
PMAX-0101 PMAX-0305 PMAX-0503
Horizontal Pole
Mount
Suitable when mounting the camera on a horizontal pole.
PMAX-0101 PMAX-0102 PMAX-0503
Corner Mount
Suitable when mounting the camera on a corner area. The camera can also
be tilted 10 to capture a larger viewing angle below the camera and less
above.
PMAX-0310 PMAX-0402
NOTE:
For more information about the mounting solutions and accessories, please check the
Mounting Accessory Selector in our website (http://www.acti.com/mountingselector).
The mounting accessories are not included in the package. Contact your sales agents
to purchase.

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Installing the Camera on a Flat Surface
This section covers the step-by-step procedures in directly mounting the camera on a flat and
smooth surface, like ceilings or walls.
The installation procedures of other mounting solutions are covered in the Installation Guide
downloadable from the website (http://www.acti.com/mountingselector).
Step 1: Drill the Holes
1. Mark the screw holes location on the ceiling/wall, then drill the holes and insert the plastic
plugs.
IMPORTANT! For wall installations, note that the camera must be installed with the cable
hole facing up to install the camera with a correct orientation.
2. Determine how the cables will be routed: pass through the surface or along the surface.
If the cables will pass through the surface:
a. Drill the cable hole location on the surface.
b. Remove the cap covering the bottom hole of the camera, and attach the cap to
the side hole to close it. The network cable will pass through the surface and the
bottom hole to the camera.
If the cables will be routed along the surface, skip to the next step.

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Step 2: Open the Camera Cover
1. Loosen the three (3) screws using the supplied hex wrench.
2. Lift to open the cover.
NOTE: Do not abruptly lift the cover; it is attached to the camera body with a spring wire.

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Step 3: Prepare for Waterproof Installation
The camera comes with two (2) glands used for waterproof installation: Cable gland and
Conduit Gland. Determine the type of waterproof solution that is applicable to your installation
requirements and prepare the necessary accessories or purchase extra materials.
Cable Gland
Conduit Gland
For use with an EXTERIOR-GRADE
Ethernet cable. Exterior-grade Ethernet
cables are already waterproof.
For use with 3/8”flexible conduit.
Recommended when an exterior-grade
Ethernet cable is not available or when other
input/output devices or an external power
adaptor will be connected to the camera.
Step 4: Connect the Cable(s)
To connect the cable using the cable gland solution, see Waterproof Solution with
Naked Cable on page 15.
To connect the cable(s) using the conduit gland solution, see Waterproof Solution
with Conduit on page 18.
Step 5: Install the Camera to the Surface
1. If necessary, insert a micro SDHC card into the card slot of the camera.
2. Attach the camera to the surface using the three (3) supplied screws. It is recommended to
install the camera to the surface with the cable hole facing down to avoid water leak
concerns.
NOTE: Make sure the camera screws have rubber rings. If the screws you received do not
and
Rubber Ring

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have rubber rings, please contact your local sales agents or our Customer Help Desk
(CHD) for support.
Step 6: Close the Cover
Tighten the three (3) screws to secure the cover.
Step 7: Access the Camera Live View
See Accessing the Camera on page 27 for more information.

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Waterproof Solutions
There are two ways to do the waterproof cabling installation:
Waterproof with Naked Cable: This installation uses the supplied cable gland and an
exterior-grade Ethernet cable (not supplied). Exterior-grade cables are already
waterproof and thus, do not require a conduit.
Waterproof with Conduit: This installation uses the supplied conduit gland and a 3/8”
flexible conduit (not supplied). This is the recommended solution if other input / output
devices or an external power adaptor will be connected to the camera.
Waterproof Solution with Naked Cable
This section describes the procedures to waterproof the cabling connections using an
exterior-grade Ethernet cable.
1. Disassemble the cable gland as shown below:
2. Insert the clamping nut into the Ethernet cable.
Body
(with Washer)
Sealing Insert
with Claw
Clamping
Nut

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3. Insert the sealing insert with claw.
4. Attach the cable gland body to the hole of the camera.
Attach to Camera Side Hole Attach to Camera Bottom Hole
NOTE: The following images are taken using the side hole of the camera; the same
procedures apply when using the bottom side hole.
5. Insert the Ethernet cable through the cable gland body and connect it to the Ethernet port
of the camera.
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6. Insert the claw and rubber insert into the cable gland body and then attach the clamping
nut to complete the cable solution.
NOTE: Make sure the clamping nut is tightly attached to the cable gland body.

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Waterproof Solution with Conduit
This section describes the procedures to waterproof the cabling connections using a flexible
conduit with 3/8” trade size (not supplied). This is the recommended solution when connecting
an external power adaptor, audio in/out, or digital input/output (DI/DO) devices to the camera.
1. Disassemble the cable gland as shown below:
2. Pull the Ethernet cable and other cables (if any) through the flex conduit.
NOTE: To connect an external power adaptor, audio in/out, or digital input/output (DI/DO)
devices, insert the cables without connectors through the flex conduit together with the
Ethernet cable at this point.
3. Insert the clamping nut through the flex conduit.
Lock
Nut
Body
(with Washer)
Sealing
Rubber
Clamping
Nut

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4. Insert the sealing rubber and attach it at the end of the flex conduit.
5. Attach the conduit gland body to the hole of the camera.
Attach to Camera Side Hole Attach to Camera Bottom Hole
NOTE: The following images are taken using the side hole of the camera; the same
procedures apply when using the bottom side hole.
6. Attach the lock nut to secure the conduit gland body to the camera.
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7. Insert the Ethernet cable and other cables (if any) through the conduit gland body.
Ethernet Cable Only Ethernet and External PowerAdaptor Cable
8. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port of the camera. If connecting other cables,
such as an external power adaptor, audio in/out or DI/DO devices, connect the terminal
blocks at this point and connect them to the corresponding connectors of the camera (see
Other Connections on page 21 for more information).
9. Insert the sealing rubber into the conduit gland body and attach the clamping nut to
complete the cable solution.
NOTE: Make sure the clamping nut is tightly attached to the conduit gland body.
or
or
12V Power Connector
Digital Input / Output
(DI/DO) Connector
Audio Input / Output
Connector