ACTi E31A User manual

Bullet Camera Series
Hardware Manual
E31A, E32A, E33A
E35, E36, E37
Ver. 2015/11/02

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Table of Contents
Precautions 4
Safety Instructions ...........................................................................6
Introduction 7
List of Models....................................................................................7
Package Contents.............................................................................8
Physical Description ........................................................................9
Mounting Options...........................................................................10
Installation Procedures Using the Bundled
Bracket 11
Step 1: Install the Bundled Bracket............................................... 11
Step 2: Attach the Sunshield ......................................................... 12
Step 3: Install the Camera..............................................................13
Step 4: Waterproof and Connect the Cable.................................. 14
Step 5: Connect the Cable .............................................................15
Step 6: Access the Camera Live View...........................................15
Cable Management Options 16
Using the Round-Shaped Connector with Cable Gland..............16
Using the Waterproof Tape ............................................................ 19
Using the Bundled Conduit Gland ................................................20
Other Adjustments and Accessories 25
How to Install / Remove the Memory Card ................................... 25
How to Insert the Memory Card ...................................................25
How to Remove the Memory Card...............................................26
How to Reset the Camera...............................................................27
How to Adjust the Viewing Angle (Not available in E37) .................28
How to Attach the RJ-45 Connector.............................................. 29
Accessing the Camera 31
Configure the IP Addresses........................................................... 31
Using DHCP Server to Assign IP Addresses................................31

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Using the Default Camera IP Address..........................................33
Access the Camera......................................................................... 35

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Precautions
Read these instructions
You should read all the safety and operating instructions before using this product.
Heed all warnings
Adhere to all the warnings on the product and in the instruction manual. Failure to follow the
safety instructions given may directly endanger people, cause damage to the system or to
other equipment.
Servicing
Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you
to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Trademarks
ACTi and ACTi logo are registered trademarks of ACTi Corporation. All other names and
products used in this manual are registered trademarks of their 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. ACTi will not be held responsible for any
typographical or technical errors and reserves 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 product from the power supply before cleaning.
Accessories and Repair Parts
Use only the accessories and repair parts recommended by the manufacturer. Using other
attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may cause hazards.
Installation
Install other devices (such as PoE injector, alarm, etc.) that will be used with the camera in a
dry place protected from weather.
Servicing
Do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
Damage Requiring service
Disconnect this 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 product.
3) If the inner parts of product have been directly exposed to rain or water.
4) If the product does not operate normally even by following the operating instructions in this
manual. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the instruction manual, as improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage, and will often require extensive work
by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform
safety checks to determine if the product is in proper operating condition.

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Introduction
List of Models
This hardware manual contains the following models:
E31A
1MP Bullet with D/N, Adaptive IR, Basic WDR, Fixed lens
E32A
3MP Bullet with D/N, Adaptive IR, Basic WDR, Fixed lens
E33A
2MP Bullet with D/N, Adaptive IR, Basic WDR, SLLS, Fixed lens
E34A
5MP Bullet with D/N, Adaptive IR, Basic WDR, Fixed lens
E35
3MP Bullet with D/N, Adaptive IR, Superior WDR, Fixed lens
E36
1.3MP Bullet with D/N, Adaptive IR, Basic WDR, SLLS, Fixed lens
E37
10MP Bullet with D/N, IR, Basic WDR, Fixed lens

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Package Contents
Camera
Sunshield
Sunshield Screw Kit
Bracket
Bracket Plate
Lens Focus Tuner
(not available in E37)
Conduit Gland
Quick Installation Guide
Warranty

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Physical Description
NOTE: The shape of the Ethernet port on the actual camera may vary.
1) Memory Card Slot
Insert a memory card (not included) into this slot for local recording purposes. See How to
Install / Remove the Memory Card on page 25 for more information.
NOTE: Supports microSDHC and microSDXC cards.
2) Reset Button
Use the Reset Button to reset the camera to its factory default settings. To do the reset,
press and hold the Reset button for at least 5 seconds or until the Power LED lights up.
When the Power LED lights up again, reset is complete. See How to Reset the Camera
on page 27.
3) Power LED
The Power LED lights up when the camera is connected to the power source and goes off
once the camera boot-up process is complete.
NOTE: For typical use, the power LED is hidden inside the housing and cannot be seen.
However, knowing how the power LED works is essential when troubleshooting or doing a
reset.
4) Ethernet Port
Connects to a network using an Ethernet cable.

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Mounting Options
In areas with fierce weather conditions, the light bundled bracket can be replaced by a heavy
duty outdoor bracket combined with additional mounting accessories.
Below are the optional mounting accessories that you can use with the camera.
Mount Types
Accessories
Corner Mount
Suitable when mounting the camera on a corner wall.
PMAX-1107
+
PMAX-0402
Pole Mount
Suitable when mounting the camera on a pole.
PMAX-1107
+
PMAX-0503
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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Installation Procedures Using the
Bundled Bracket
Step 1: Install the Bundled Bracket
1. Mark the location of the three (3) screw holes using the bracket plate included in the
package.
NOTE: Depending on the surface where you will install the camera, it may be necessary to
drill the holes and use the supplied screw tox.
2. Attach the plate to the surface using the three (3) supplied screws.
3. Attach the bracket to the plate.

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Step 2: Attach the Sunshield
The use of sunshield is optional if the camera will be installed indoors. However, if the camera
will be installed outdoors, attach the sunshield to protect the lens from all types of weather and
lighting conditions.
1. Loosely secure the supplied screws and washers to attach the sunshield.
2. Slide to adjust the sunshield to cover the lens as far as possible but out of the camera’s
live view.
3. Tighten the screws to fix the position of the sunshield.

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Step 3: Install the Camera
Before installing the camera, determine the most suitable method to waterproof the cable
connection (see Step 4: Waterproof and Connect the Cable on page 14). Some methods
may require the cable to be waterproof first before installing the camera to its bracket.
1. Depending on how you want to install the camera, attach the camera to the bracket
through one of the two (2) holes below:
2. Adjust the camera viewing angle and tighten the knob to fix the camera position.

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Step 4: Waterproof and Connect the Cable
The camera and the pre-installed network cable, “pigtail”, are resistant to salt, water, weak acid,
alcohol, oil, grease and other common solvents. If the camera will be installed indoors, simply
connect the network side cable to the camera Ethernet port. Then, skip to Step 5: Connect
the Cable on page 15.
However, if the camera will be installed outdoors, ensure that the cable connection and the
network side cable itself are also protected from different environmental factors. Check the
type of Ethernet port that came with the camera and follow the applicable procedures to
waterproof the connection. Select one of the following cabling options applicable to the
connector that came with the camera.
Cabling Options
Round-Shaped
Connector
Square-Shaped
Connector
Using the Round-Shaped Connector with
Cable Gland
Applicable when using an exterior-grade
Ethernet cable to connect to the camera.
Bundled cable gland provides complete
waterproof solution.
See Using the Round-Shaped Connector
with Cable Gland on page 16.
Yes
No
Using the Waterproof Tape
Applicable when using an exterior-grade
Ethernet cable to connect to the camera.
Easiest and simplest waterproof solution for
the most common installation needs.
See Using the Waterproof Tape on page
19.
Yes
Yes
Using the Bundled Conduit Gland
Applicable when a flexible conduit is needed
to house the Ethernet cable required in some
installation environments.
A flexible conduit (trade size ½”) is required,
purchased seperately.
See Using the Bundled Conduit Gland on
page 20.
Yes
Yes

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Step 5: Connect the Cable
Connect the other end of the network cable to a switch or injector. Then, connect the switch or
injector to a network, PC, and a power source. See Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) connection
example below.
Network
AC Power
Source
PoE Injector
Power Cable
Ethernet Cable
Ethernet Cable
(Data + Power)
Ethernet Cable
(Data)
Camera
Step 6: Access the Camera Live View
See Accessing the Camera on page 31 for more information on how to access the Live View
of the camera.

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Cable Management Options
The camera cable connector can be managed in three (3) different ways. Check the connector
that came with the camera and select the most applicable option for your installation
environment.
CAUTION: If the camera will be installed outdoors, be sure to waterproof the cable
connection by enclosing it inside a junction box or doing any of the following cabling options to
protect the cable connection.
Using the Round-Shaped Connector with Cable Gland
This section describes how to waterproof the round-shaped cable connector of the camera
using the bundled cable gland.
Before connection, prepare the following materials:
An exterior-grade Ethernet cable without the RJ-45 connector
RJ-45 connector
Crimping Tool
Scissors
Perform the following to waterproof the “pigtail” using the cable gland:
1. Twist the cable gland and detach it from the connector.

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2. Detach the clamping nut from the cable gland:
3. Insert the clamping nut into the Ethernet cable (without connector).
4. Insert the cable through the gland body.
5. Attach the RJ-45 connector to the cable. For pin mapping and detailed instructions, see
How to Attach the RJ-45 Connector on page 29 for detailed information.
Gland Body
Clamping Nut

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6. Connect the RJ-45 connector to the camera connector.
7. Attach the gland body to the camera connector.
8. Attach the clamping nut to the gland body to complete the cable solution.
NOTE: Make sure the clamping nut is tightly attached to the cable gland body and the
sealing insert is squeezed tightly.

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Using the Waterproof Tape
Regardless of the shape of the camera cable connector, the simplest way to waterproof to
connection is by using the waterproof tape.
Connect an Ethernet cable from the network side to the Ethernet port of the camera and wrap
the connection with waterproof tape to complete the installation.
NOTES on using Ethernet cables: For outdoor installations, it is recommended to use
exterior-grade Ethernet cables (CAT5/CAT5e/CAT6); ordinary Ethernet cables are only
designed for indoor use and may deteriorate quickly when exposed to outdoor elements.
Exterior-grade Ethernet cables are waterproof and do not require a conduit.
Camera Side
Network Side

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Using the Bundled Conduit Gland
The camera and the pre-installed network cable are resistant to salt water, weak acid, alcohol,
oil, grease and other common solvents. However, in areas with fierce weather conditions and
those that can easily be flooded, ensure that the exposed length of cable is also protected.
It is recommended to use a flexible conduit with 1/2” diameter and the conduit gland (included
in the package) to protect the camera cabling. In this case, the pre-installed network cable with
“pigtail” (female connector) must be replaced with a standard Ethernet cable
NOTE: The flexible conduit and Ethernet cable are not included in the package and must be
sold separately. When purchasing, make sure the flex conduit size is 1/2" to match the bundled
conduit gland.
To do the waterproof cable installation, also prepare the following tools:
Screwdriver
Wrench