ACTi B21 User manual

Zoom Box Camera Series
Hardware Manual
B21, B24, B25, B27, B210
I24, I25
2015/01/08

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Table of Contents
Precautions.............................................................4
Safety Instructions .................................................................................... 6
Introduction.............................................................7
The List of Models ..................................................................................... 7
Package Contents...................................................................................... 8
Physical Description ................................................................................. 9
Mounting Options.....................................................................................11
Before Installation.................................................13
Connecting a Power Adapter (Optional)................................................ 13
Connecting the DI/DO and Audio Devices (Optional)........................... 15
How to Connect DI/DO Devices............................................................ 15
How to Connect Audio Devices............................................................. 18
Connecting a Serial Device (Optional)................................................... 19
Indoor Installation Procedures............................21
Step 1: Mount the Indoor Bracket .......................................................... 21
Step 2: Attach the Camera to the Bracket ............................................. 22
Step 3: Connect the Cable(s).................................................................. 24
Step 4: Access the Camera Live View.................................................... 25
Other Accessories ................................................26
How to Install / Remove the Memory Card ............................................ 26

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How to Insert the Memory Card ............................................................ 26
How to Remove the Memory Card........................................................ 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.

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Federal Communications Commission Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning: Changes or modifications to the equipment that are not expressly approved by the
responsible party for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
European Community Compliance Statement
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B
Information Technology Equipment according to European Standard EN 55022
and EN 55024. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which
cause the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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Safety Instructions
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.
Do not use accessories not recommended by the manufacturer
Only install this device in a dry place protected from weather
Servicing
Do not attempt to service this video product yourself. 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 inner parts of video product have 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
The List of Models
This hardware manual contains the following models:
B21
5MP Zoom Box with D/N, Basic WDR, 12x Zoom lens
B24
1.3MP Zoom Box with D/N, Basic WDR, SLLS, 10x Zoom lens
B25
2MP Zoom Box with D/N, Basic WDR, SLLS, 10x Zoom lens
B27
3MP Zoom Box with D/N, Superior WDR, 12x Zoom lens
B210
10MP Zoom Box with D/N, Basic WDR, 10x Zoom lens
I24
1MP Zoom Box with D/N, Extreme WDR, ELLS, 30x Zoom lens
I25
2MP Zoom Box with D/N, Extreme WDR, ELLS, 30x Zoom lens
From the installation perspective, these models are very similar; therefore one manual is used for
all of them.

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Package Contents
Camera
Terminal Block
(for Power)
Terminal Block
(for Audio and DI/DO)
Terminal Block
(for Serial Port)
Quick Installation Guide
Warranty Card
NOTE: The pictures are for reference only. Actual items may slightly vary.

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Physical Description
B2x / I2x
B210
1) Memory Card Slot
Insert a memory card into this slot for local recording purposes. See How to Install /
Remove the Memory Card on page 26 for more information.
NOTE: Supports microSDHC and microSDXC cards.
2) Digital Input / Output (DI/DO) and Audio Input / Output
This connector connects to digital input or output devices, such as an alarm trigger, panic
button, etc., as well as audio input and output devices, such as microphones and speakers.
Digital Input (DI) and Digital Output (DO) devices are used in applications like motion
detection, event triggering, alarm notifications, etc. See Connecting the DI/DO and Audio
Devices (Optional) on page 15 for more information.

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3) DC 12V Power Input
In case the camera is connected to a non-PoE (Power over Ethernet) switch, use this
connector to connect an external adaptor (not included) to the camera. See Connecting a
Power Adapter (Optional) on page 13 for more information.
4) Reset Button
The purpose of reset button is to restore the factory default settings of the camera, including
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?
Using a pointed object, such as a paper clip, press and hold the reset button for at least 5
seconds or until the Power LED goes off.
5) Power LED
The Power LED turns on when the camera is powered on and the system is running.
6) Ethernet Port
Connects to a network using a standard Ethernet cable.
7) Serial Port
This port connects to serial devices via RS-485 or RS-422 protocols. Use the supplied serial
port terminal block to connect the wires from the camera to the serial device.
See Connecting a Serial Device (Optional) on page 19 for connection details.

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Mounting Options
The camera can be installed both indoors and outdoors. For outdoor installation, additional
waterproof housing is required. Below are several mounting options that you can use to install the
camera. Select the most suitable solution for your installation environment.
Mount Types
Accessories
Ceiling or Wall
(Indoor)
For indoor applications, the camera can be mounted on the
ceiling or wall using an indoor bracket (not included in the
camera package). You may use the bracket from a local
supplier or purchase ACTi’s indoor bracket.
See Indoor Installation Procedures on page 21 for more
information.
PMAX-1105
Wall
(Outdoor)
A waterproof housing is required when installing the camera
outdoors.
The following accessory sets can be used:
SMAX-0229: Wall Bracket with Housing (110V) and
Mounting Block
SMAX-0230: Wall Bracket with Housing (220V) and
Mounting Block
SMAX-0231: Wall Bracket with Housing and Mounting
Block
Pole Mount
(Outdoor)
Suitable when mounting the camera on vertical poles. The
camera must be enclosed inside the waterproof housing.
The following accessory se3s can be used:
SMAX-0232:Pole Mount with Wall Bracket, Housing
(110V) and Mounting Block
SMAX-0234:Pole Mount with Wall Bracket, Housing
(220V) and Mounting Block
SMAX-0236:Pole Mount with Wall Bracket, Housing and
Mounting Block

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Mount Types
Accessories
Corner Mount
(Outdoor)
Suitable when mounting the camera on a corner wall. The
camera must be enclosed inside the waterproof housing.
The following accessory sets can be used:
SMAX-0233:Corner Mount with Mounting Bracket,
Housing (110V) and Mounting Block
SMAX-0235: Corner Mount with Mounting Bracket,
Housing (220V) and Mounting Block
SMAX-0237: Corner Mount with Mounting Bracket,
Housing and Mounting Block
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 above mounting accessories are not included in the package. Contact your sales
agents to purchase.

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Before Installation
This section describes the procedures in preparing the external devices that you can connect to
the camera. The camera supports DC12V power input, Digital Input and Output (DI/DO), Audio
Input and Output devices, as well as Serial Devices like a Pan-Tilt (PT) Scanner using the
bundled terminal blocks. The use of these devices, however, is optional.
Connecting a Power Adapter (Optional)
In case of using a non-PoE switch or your PoE switch has limited power supply, you can
purchase a power adapter and directly connect the camera to a power outlet. The power adapter
must be connected to the supplied terminal block before use.
To do this, follow the procedures below:
1. Loosen the screws of the 12V and GND pins of the power terminal block.
2. Take note that a standard power adapter cable has two (2) different wires:
White stripe: Connects to 12V Pin
Connects to GND Pin

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3. Connect the wire with the white stripe to the 12V pin and the other to the GNDpin.
4. Tighten the screws of the 12V pin and the GND pins to secure the wire connection.
5. Set the prepared power adapter for connection later. Below is an example of a power adapter
with an attached terminal block.
NOTE: The power adapter is not bundled in the package.

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Connecting the DI/DO and Audio Devices (Optional)
Depending on your surveillance needs, you may connect digital input / output or audio input /
output devices to your camera. The camera comes with one (1) terminal block for both digital and
audio input/output devices.
How to Connect DI/DO Devices
Digital Input (DI) devices can be used to notify the camera about an activity in the camera site. DI
can be triggers of events. For example, you can connect a “panic button” to the camera; as such
when the panic button is pressed, the alarm signal will be sent through the camera. Other
common DI device applications are emergency button, smoke detector, passive infrared sensor,
etc.
Digital Output (DO) devices are external devices that are activated by the camera upon an event
inside the camera. For example, you can connect an “alarm horn” to the camera; as such when
an event occurs inside the camera (e.g. detected intruder), the alarm horn will sound. Other
common DO device applications are motion-triggered lights, electric fence, magnetic door locks,
etc.
Press and hold the orange tab as you insert the wire through the pin slot, then release the orange
tab to secure the wire.
B2x and I2x
B210
To connect digital input / output devices (DI/DO), map the pins to one of the pin combinations
below:
Device
Pin
Mapping Instructions
Digital Output (DO)
DIO PW or 12V
Connect the wires of the output device to DIO PW
or 12V and DO.
DO
Digital Input (DI)
DIO GND
Connect the wires of the input device to DIO GND
and DI.
DI
For DI/DO Use
For DI/DO Use

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The table below shows the DI/DO connection specifications:
Device
DI
Connection design
TTL - compatible logic levels
Voltage
To trigger (low)
Logic level 0: 0V ~ 0.4V
Normal (high)
Logic level 1: 3.1V ~ 30V
Current
10mA ~ 100mA
DO
Connection design
Transistor (Open Collector)
Voltage & Current
< 24V DC, < 50mA
Typical Connection
Based on these specifications, if the DI device has a voltage of 0V ~ 30V or the DO device has a
voltage of < 24V (< 50mA), then the camera can supply internal power to these devices and there
is no need to connect the DI/DO device to an external power source.
Use the DIO GND and DI pins to connect a DI device and use the DIO PW or 12V and DO pins to
connect a DO device. See wiring scheme below:

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High Voltage DO Device Connection
Even though the camera provides 12V power, this may not be enough for some high voltage DO
devices, such as a ceiling light or a motor that opens or closes a gate. In this case, there is a
need to connect an external relay. See wiring scheme below:
Note that when choosing an appropriate relay, please refer to its specifications and make sure
they match the above design. The triggering circuit voltage has to be around 12V DC and the
switch-controlled circuit voltage has to match the external power supply (e.g. 110V AC or 220V
AC).
The illustration below is a graphic example of connecting a relay to a high voltage DO device.
Relay
(DO1 Device)
)
Camera
Illuminator
110V-220V AC
External Power
Source
NOTE: For more information on DI/DO connections, please refer to the Knowledge Base
article All about Digital Input and Digital Output downloadable from the link below
(http://www.acti.com/kb/detail.asp?KB_ID=KB20091230001).

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How to Connect Audio Devices
Audio input / output devices, such as an active microphone or speaker can be connected to the
camera using the supplied terminal block.
Press and hold the orange tab as you insert the wire through the pin slot, then release the orange
tab to secure the wire.
B2x and I2x
B210
To connect audio devices, map the pins to one of the pin combinations below:
Device
Pin
Mapping Instructions
Audio Output (AO)
AO_GND
Connect the wires of the audio output device to
AO_GND and A_OUT or AO.
A_OUT or AO
Audio Input (AI)
AI_GND
Connect the wires of the audio input device to
AI_GND and A_IN or AI.
A_IN or AI
NOTE:For more information about AUDIO in connections, please refer to the Knowledge Base
article How to Use Audio-in of ACTi Cameras,downloadable from the link below
(http://www.acti.com/support/KnowledgeBase/outside/detail.asp?KB_ID=KB20100114003).
For Audio Use
For Audio Use

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Connecting a Serial Device (Optional)
The camera can be connected to a Pan-Tilt (PT) Scanner (Pan-Tilt Head) using the serial port
connector. This allows the zoom camera to do pan and tilt using the Pelco-D protocol. Most PT
scanners accept Pelco-D and Pelco-P protocol commands via RS-485 or RS-422 connection,
which are both supported by your camera.
Check the connection available on the PT scanner and connect it to your camera following the
procedures below.
1. Map the wires from the PT scanner to your camera using the supplied terminal block
according to one of the tables below.
B2x and I2x
B210
Via RS-485 Connection
Terminal Block
Wire Mapping
Pin Number / Label
Camera Pin
PT Scanner Pin
1
TX + (D+)
TX + (D+)
DATA +
2
TX –(D-)
TX –(D-)
DATA -
3
GND
GROUND PIN
4
RX+
-
5
Rx-
-
Via RS-422 Connection
Terminal Block
Wire Mapping
Pin Number / Label
Camera Pin
PT Scanner Pin
1
TX +
TX +
RX +
2
TX -
TX -
RX -
3
GND
GROUND PIN
4
RX+
RX +
TX +
5
Rx-
RX -
TX -
NOTE: The pins of the PT Scanner may be labeled differently depending on the location or
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DATA+ pins labeled as “TX+”, “RX+”, "A” or “485+”, etc. Refer to the scanner documentation
or contact the manufacturer to verify the corresponding pin labels and ensure proper wiring
connection.
CAUTION: Incorrect wiring may cause damage to the connected devices.
DISCLAIMER: ACTi will not be responsible for any damage caused by improper wiring.
2. Connect a ground wire to one of the GND terminal pin to complete the connection.
For more information on connecting PT scanners, please refer to the Knowledge Base article:
Pan and Tilt Scanner for ACTi Zoom Cameras
(http://www.acti.com/support/KnowledgeBase/outside/detail.asp?KB_ID=KB20110120001)
available on the website.