ACTi TCM-7811 Instructions for use

TCM-7811
H.264 Megapixel IP IR D/N CCD Vandal Proof
Outdoor PoE Fixed Dome
(DC 12V / PoE)
Ver. 2010/7/20

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Table of Contents
0. Precautions 3
1. Introduction 4
Package Contents.............................................................................. 4
Features and Benefits ....................................................................... 5
Safety Instructions ............................................................................ 7
Physical description........................................................................... 9
2. Installation Procedure 15
Connect the IP Outdoor Rugged Dome ......................................... 15
1) Remove the cover...............................................................15
2) Select cable entrance.........................................................15
3) Connect cables to connectors ............................................15
Mount the IP Outdoor Fixed Dome (Surface)................................ 16
Mount the IP Outdoor Fixed Dome (Flush).................................... 18
Mount the IP Indoor Fixed Dome (Wall) ........................................ 19
Product Specification ...................................................................... 20
3. Accessing Camera 21
If you have DHCP server / router in your network: ...................... 21
If you do NOT have DHCP server / router in your network: ........ 21

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0. 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 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, 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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1. Introduction
Package Contents
TCM-7811 Power Adaptor
Product CD Terminal Blocks for Power, DI/O & Audio
Warranty Card Accessories
Drill Template

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Features and Benefits
This is a cutting-edge digital video surveillance camera. It can compress and transmit real time
images with outstanding image quality (15 FPS @ SXGA, 1280x960) through a standard TCP/IP
network.This camera is your best choice to build an intelligent IP surveillance system.
H.264/MPEG-4/MJPEG Triple Codec Dual Streaming
This device supports 3 compression formats, H.264, MPEG-4 and MJPEG.It brings superior image
quality at 15 frames per second up to a resolution of SXGA (1280 x 960) pixels, and offers up to 30
frames per second in HD720 (1280x720) / VGA (640 x 480) / QVGA and QQVGA.
Wide Dynamic Range
This IP camera includes a special process that enhances the view in the brightest and darkest
areas.This provides for more evenly illuminated image and brings out greater details to the eye.
Rugged Vandal-Proof Construction withstands all kinds of abuse.
Special engineering polymer clear dome shell protects against brute force impact.It is extremely
durable against any tampering intruder.IP66 construction isolates electronics against the elements.
Rain, sleet or snow, nothing goes through.Temperature control ensures cold-start capability for use
in the worst of weathers.
Built-in Hardware Motion Detection
No more external motion sensors are required.You may assign up to 3 video motion detection
areas.By tuning the object size and sensitivity, it will reliably detect objects passing though in view.
Hardware motion detection also offers better sensitivity and faster response time than software
motion detection.
Powerful Bundled Surveillance Software
To extend the capabilities of the IP Camera, a powerful surveillance program is included in the
package for free.Users can easily use an existing PC as a digital video recorder. Scheduled
recording and manual recording keep every important video recorded in the local hard disk.
Reliable and accurate motion detection with instant warning enables immediate response in every
condition. Quick and simple search and playback function lets you easily find the images and video
you want.

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Software Development Kit Support
This IP Camera can be integrated or controlled by applications from third party software developers.
Software developers can save considerable efforts by using our Streaming Library or ActiveX
control. Please contact us for details on integration support.
Digital Time Code Embedded
The “Digital Time Code Embedded”function records video time in the video stream.Therefore,
each image frame is marked with its original recording time. It is very useful when users want to
find the video at an exact time or between a certain time intervals.

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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.
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 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.

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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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Physical description
1) LED Indicators
There are four Red LED lights numbered from 1 to 4.
LED 1 indicates Boot Up status.It will briefly turn on and off during system boot up, and will stay
continuously on after camera system completes boot up.
LED 2 indicates Power status. It will stay on as long as power is connected to the camera.
LED 3 indicates Heater status.It will light up when camera detects low temperature and activates
the internal heater.
LED 4 indicates Fan status.It will light up when Fan is operational. Fan will operate in high
temperature to cool the device, and in low temperature to spread the heat from heater through the
device.
Please note that this is the “Internal Temperature”as measured by the electronics.The external
temperature will be different from the internal temperature in most cases.The temperatures at
which fan and heater turn on and off are shown in the graph below.

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Note: PoE powered rugged dome does not have enough power available and cannot
support Heater.
2) Digital Input / Output & Audio Terminal Connector
This IP Camera supports DI/O & Audio input / output via terminal block.
Used in applications like motion detection, event triggering, time lapse recording, alarm
notifications, etc., the I/O terminal connector provides an interface to respective devices.The
Terminal Block wiring diagram is as follows:
This camera provides:
•1 transistor output - For connecting external devices such as relays and LEDs.Connected
devices can be activated by Output buttons on the Live View page or through video management
software.
•1 Digital Input - An alarm input for connecting devices that can toggle between an open and
closed circuit, for example: PIRs, door/window contacts, glass break detectors, etc. The device will
detect the change in digital input and transmit the signal to video surveillance servers.
Terminal Pin Define is described as below:

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3) Power Input
Connect the power adaptor here if your power input is DC12V.
4) CDS Sensor
CDS Sensor detects the level of lighting in the environment, and helps the camera decide between
day and night modes.
5) 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).
Pin Name
Description
Spec
DIO PW
Electrically connected in parallel with the con-
nector for the power supply, this pin provides an
auxiliary connector for mains power to the unit.
This pin can also be used to power auxiliary
equipment, with a maximum current of 100mA.
Voltage: 12V DC,
Max: 1.2W
DIO GND
Ground
DO
(Transistor
Output)
Uses an open-collector NPN transistor with the
emitter connected to the GND pin. If used with an
external relay, a diode must be connected in
parallel with the load, for protection against
transient voltages.
Max load = <100mA
Max voltage = 24V
DC (to the
transistor)
DI
(Digital
Input)
Connect to GND to activate, or leave floating (or
unconnected) to deactivate.
Must not be
exposed to
voltages greater
than 30V DC.
PIN
NAME
DESCRIPTION
1
12V
DC Power Input
2
GND
Ground Pin

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6) IR LED
IR LED lights provide sources of infrared illumination during night mode.This ensures that night
time image stays clear even if there’s no visible light.
7) Focus Lever
The focus lever controls the distance to the focal plane.You may fix or free the lever by turning the
screw handle at the top.
8) Zoom Lever
The Zoom lever controls the zoom or level of magnification.You may fix or free the lever by turning
the screw handle at the top.
9) Pan, Tilt and Zoom adjustment screws
This Dome Camera can see in multiple angles.The three screws can fix the respective axis at its
current location.The ring inside the sphere controls the rotation, the knob to the side of the sphere
controls the tilt and the knob at the base of the sphere controls the Pan.
10) Power Button
Press the Power Button and then camera will reboot automatically.
11) Reset Button
Step 1: Press the Reset Button with a sharp tipped object, like the accessory we provide and hold
it, and then press the Power Button.
Step 2: Release Power Button and continue to hold the Reset Button.
Step 3: The red Power LED light will flash on for 3 second first, turn off for about 15 seconds, flash
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completed. This will take around 20 seconds from power up. You may then release the reset
button.This length of time fluctuates slightly with the environment.The Power LED light will come
back on and stay on after a few more seconds.The unit will start up with factory default settings
automatically.
On (3s) On
1s
Power On
About 20 Seconds
Stay On
Off (about 15s) Off (10~15s)
Restore to Default
Complete

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The Lens Housing sphere has a cover that can be easily opened in two steps.You can lift the cover
up by the two ears then slide the cover backwards to expose the interior.

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2. Installation Procedure
Connect the IP Outdoor Rugged Dome
1) Remove the cover
Remove the dome cover with special hex wrench in the accessory kit.
2) Select cable entrance
There are two conduit holes on this rugged dome.One is at the bottom, while the other is at the
side and covered with a plug. Remove the plug if your cable will go through the one at the side of
the rugged dome
3) Connect cables to connectors
Please follow the instructions in the Physical Description section for how to connect to each
connector.

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Mount the IP Outdoor Fixed Dome (Surface)
To mount the device to the ceiling, drill three holes that correspond to the three screw holes. Hold
the camera against the ceiling, secure it with the three screws, connect the cables and replace the
dome cover.

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Mount the IP Outdoor Fixed Dome (Flush)

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Mount the IP Indoor Fixed Dome (Wall)

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Product Specification
TCM-7811
Device SONY Progressive Scan 1.25M Pixel Exveiw HAD CCD
Size 1/3 inch
Effective Pixels 1296 (H) x 966 (V)
Horizontal Resolution 900TVL
Color Color mode automatically switched to B/W (User defined)
B/W 0 Lux (IR LED ON)
IR Sensitivity from 700 nm to 1100 nm
IR LED IR LED x 31 (850 nm)
CDS Sensor Yes
IR Working Distance 30~40 M (30 IRE)
Focal Length 3 ~9mm / F1.2
Viewing Angle 85.8°~ 30.3°(Horizontal)
X(Panning) 0°~360°
Y (Tilting) 10°~90°
Z (Rotating) 0°~360°
Day/Night
Functions
Mechanical IR Cut Filter YES
Motion Detection Yes (3 windows)
Electronic shutter 2 ~ 1/100,000sec
Fixed Shutter (Manual) 1/60 ~ 1/10,000 sec. (NTSC)
1/50 ~ 1/10,000 sec. (PAL)
Flickerless Auto on/off
BLC Auto on/off
AGC Super AGC 0~36dB (User defined)
White Balance Auto, Indoor1, Indoor2, Outdoor1, Outdoor2, Hold current, Manual
Auto Iris Control DC Iris
S/N Ratio S/N Ratio Better than 50 dB
Compression H.264/ MPEG-4 SP/ MJPEG simultaneous dual streams selectable
Picture Resolution
SXGA (1280x960); HD720 (1280x720); VGA (640x480); QVGA (320x240);
QQVGA (160x112)
Bit Rate 28K ~ 6M bps
Image Frame Rate
15 fps at SXGA; 30 fps at HD720; 30 fps at VGA; 30 fps at QVGA; 30 fps at
QQVGA
Compression 8kHz, Mono, PCM
Audio Line Input Unbalanced, 1.4Vp-p, 1Vrms, terminal block
Compression 8kHz, Mono, PCM
Audio Line Output Unbalanced, 1.4Vp-p, 1Vrms, terminal block
Digital Input 1, TTL, Terminal Block
Digital Output 1, TTL, Terminal Block
Button Reset Button
Factory Default Button
LED System status/Power/ Fan / Heater
Local storage Micro SD/ SDHC card slot
IP66 Rated Weatherproof casing with IP66 standard
Vandal proof Durability up to 1743.68 KgF
Mount types Surface / Pendant* / Wall* / Pole* / Flush*
Ethernet Port Ethernet(10/100 Base-T), RJ-45 connector
Protocol
TCP, UDP, HTTP, HTTPS, DHCP, PPPoE, RTP, RTSP, IPv6, DNS, DDNS,
NTP, ICMP, ARP, IGMP, SMTP, FTP, UPnP
Web Browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above
SDK ActuveXcontrol, C SDK
Security Password Protection: Configured by the Administrator
Heater/ Fan Yes (Built in)
Temperature
-30 ºC ~ 50 ºC (-22 ºF ~ 122 ºF) for DC 12V;
-5 ºC ~ 50 ºC (7 ºF ~ 122 ºF) for PoE
Power Requirement DC 12V ± 10% / PoE (IEEE802.3af) with Class 3
Power Consumption
8.76 W (DC 12V) w/o Heater & Fan
10.8 W (DC 12V) w/ Heater ON & Fan ON
11.52 W (PoE) w/o Heater & Fan
12.96 W (PoE) w/ Fan ON*
Dimensions (Ø xH) 152.00mm x 131.50mm (5.98" x5.18")
Weight 1420g
Approvals Certificate CE, FCC, IP66
Operating
Power
Physical
Software
Video
Compression
Audio Input
Audio Output
Alarm
Network
Casing
External I/O
Min. scene
Illumination
Lens
Camera Angle
Adjustment
Functions
Image