ACTi B96A User manual

Outdoor Mini PTZ Series
Hardware Manual
B94, B95, B96, B96A, B97, B97A
B910, B911, B912, B914
2018/06/21

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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
B94 / B95 / B96 / B97 ............................................................................. 9
B96A / B97A / B910 / B911 / B912 / B914............................................... 9
Mounting Options.....................................................................................11
Other Mounting Accessories................................................................. 13
Installing the Camera on a Surface.....................14
Step 1: Drill the Holes.............................................................................. 14
Step 2: Open the Dome Cover................................................................ 15
Step 3: Prepare for Waterproof and Connect the Cable....................... 17
Waterproof Solution with Naked Cable ................................................. 18
Waterproof Solution with Conduit.......................................................... 21
Step 4: Install the Camera to the Surface.............................................. 26
Step 5: Close the Dome Cover................................................................ 26
Step 6: Connect to the Network.............................................................. 27
Step 7: Access the Camera Live View.................................................... 27
Other Connections................................................28
Connecting a Power Adapter (Optional)................................................ 28
Connecting the DI/DO and Audio Devices (Optional)........................... 30
How to Connect DI/DO Devices............................................................ 30

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How to Connect Audio Devices............................................................. 33
Other Adjustments and Accessories ..................34
How to Remove / Install the Camera Module......................................... 34
How to Remove the Camera Module.................................................... 34
How to Install the Camera Module........................................................ 35
How to Replace the Dome Cover............................................................ 36
How to Insert / Remove a Memory Card ................................................ 40
How to Insert the Memory Card on B94~B97 Camera.......................... 40
How to Insert the Memory Card on B9xA / B910 / B911 /
B912 / B914 Camera ............................................................................ 41
Accessing the Camera .........................................42
Configure the IP Addresses.................................................................... 42
Access the Camera.................................................................................. 46

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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
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. 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:
B94
1.3MP Outdoor Mini PTZ with D/N, Basic WDR, SLLS, 10x Zoom lens
B95
2MP Outdoor Mini PTZ with D/N, Basic WDR, SLLS, 10x Zoom lens
B96
5MP Outdoor Mini PTZ with D/N, Basic WDR, 10x Zoom lens
B96A
5MP Outdoor Mini PTZ with D/N, Basic WDR, 10x Zoom lens
B97
3MP Outdoor Mini PTZ with D/N, Superior WDR, 10x Zoom lens
B97A
3MP Outdoor Mini PTZ with D/N, Superior WDR, 10x Zoom lens
B910
4MP Outdoor Mini PTZ with D/N, Basic WDR, 10x Zoom lens
B911
3MP, Outdoor Mini PTZ, Day / Night, Extreme WDR, Superior Low Light
Sensitivity, 10x optical
B912
5MP, Outdoor Mini PTZ, Day / Night, Extreme WDR, Superior Low Light
Sensitivity, 10x optical
B914
3MP Video Analytics Outdoor Mini PTZ with D/N, Extreme WDR, SLLS,
10x Zoom lens
From the installation perspective these models are very similar; therefore you can use one
manual for all of them.

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Package Contents
Camera
Mounting Screw Kit
Hexagon Screwdriver
Drill Template
Conduit Gland
Cable Gland
Terminal Block
(for Power)
Terminal Block
(for DI/DO and Audio In/Out)
Desiccant Bag
Quick Installation Guide
Warranty Card
NOTE: The pictures are for reference only, actual items may slightly vary.
Drill Template
Warranty Card

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Physical Description
This section shows the illustrations of the camera modules.
B94 / B95 / B96 / B97
B96A / B97A / B910 / B911 / B912 / B914
Item
Description
1
Ethernet Port
Connects to a network using an Ethernet cable.
2
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
adapter (not included). See Connecting a Power

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Item
Description
Adapter (Optional) on page 28 for more
information.
3
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 30 for information.
4
Reset Button
Restores the factory default settings of the
camera. To reset the camera, while the power is
on, press and hold the Reset Button for at least 5
seconds or until the blue LED, underneath the
camera module, lights up (B9x) or goes off (B9xA,
B910, B911, B912).
5
Memory Card Slot
Insert a memory card into this slot for local
recording purposes. See How to Insert / Remove
a Memory Card on page 40 for more information.
NOTE: Supports microSDHC and microSDXC
cards.