ADT MDC845 User manual

ADT Interactive Solutions: Control & Pulse
MDC845 FHD Wi-Fi Mini Dome Camera
Quick Installation Guide
FCC ID:P27MDC845
IC: 527A-MDC845

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Table of Contents
1Introduction...............................................................................3
1.1 Feature Overview ..........................................................................................
1.2 Physical Details.............................................................................................
1.3 Packaging Contents......................................................................................
2Basic Setup...............................................................................5
2.1 Assembling the Camera................................................................................
2.2 Power Up.......................................................................................................
2.3 Final Steps ....................................................................................................
3ADT Control Enrollment ............................................................9
3.1 Using a Wired Connection to Enroll the Camera..........................................
3.2 Using Soft AP to Enroll Camera ....................................................................
4ADT Pulse Enrollment .............................................................13
4.1 Using a Wired Connection to Enroll Camera ................................................
4.2 Using WPS PIN to Enroll Camera ..................................................................
5Ceiling Mounting.....................................................................23
6Wireless Connectivity Troubleshooting ..................................26
6.1 If the Camera Continually Goes Offline ........................................................
7Appendix .................................................................................27
7.1 Technical Specifications ...............................................................................
7.2 Regulatory Approvals....................................................................................
7.2.1 Federal Communication Commission Interference
Statement....................................................................................................
7.2.2 Industry Canada Statement ..............................................................
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1Introduction
This section provides information about the MDC845 FHD Wi-Fi Mini Dome
Camera's features, components and capabilities.
1.1 Feature Overview
The MDC845 is a Wi-Fi Mini Dome Camera with FHD resolution and 802.11ac Wi-
Fi connectivity intended for use with both ADT Control®and Pulse®.
•Standalone Design. The camera is a standalone system with built-in CPU
and video encoder. It requires only a power source and a connection to the
network (customer router for Control or ADT Pulse gateway).
•Dual Video Support. The MDC845 supports H.264 and MJEPG video
compression.
•Day/Night Switch. With the day/night switching feature, you can view and
record images even at night.
•IR LED Support. The two infrared (IR) LEDs can provide illumination for up to
5 meters/16 feet, providing superior video quality under low-light conditions.
•Built-in Heater. The built-in heater ensures that the camera operates even
in extremely cold climates. The heater turns on when the temperature falls
below -4°F (-20°C).
•802.11ac Support. The 802.11ac standard provides backward
compatibility with the 802.11 a/b/g/n standards.
•Supports Soft AP, WPS PIN, and Wired Enrollment. Software-enabled
Access Point (Soft AP) connectivity is used on the Control platform. Wi-Fi
Protected Setup PIN (WPS PIN) uses a push button and PIN to connect to
the Pulse platform. Both platforms support wired enrollment.
•Wireless and Wired Operation. The MDC845 operates either wired or wirelessly.
1.2 Physical Details

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Component
Description
Power Port
The red and black flying leads connect to the terminal
block, which attaches to a power cable (not supplied) and
power adapter.
Connect the supplied 12V power adapter. Do not use other
power adapters; doing so may damage the camera.
LAN Port
Use a standard Ethernet cable (not included) to connect
the LAN port to either the customer’s router or the Pulse
gateway.
Status LED
Off: Unit does not have power.
On:
(Blue) Unit is booting up then LED will blink blue ten
times indicating the boot-up process is complete.
Blinking:
(Green/Amber) The power LED blinks
green/amber after initial startup is completed. This
indicates that the Soft AP OR WPS PIN mode is ready.
On:
(Green) Camera is connected to the network.
Blinking:
(Green) Camera has lost connection to the
network
Blinking:
(Amber) Unit is in WPS PIN mode and/or the WPS
connection is in progress.
On:
(Amber) If the LED is on for 5 seconds and then turns
off, the WPS function has failed.
WPS/Reset/Image Flip
Button
This button serves three functions on the camera.
WPS PIN Mode:
When pressed and held for 5 seconds
during the Pulse enrollment process, the camera creates
an encrypted secure wireless connection.
Reset:
When pressed and held for 15 seconds, the camera
reboots and settings are restored to default values.
Image Flip Button:
When double-clicked, the image rotates
180°.
Lens
The lens is fixed and cannot be adjusted. Please ensure
that the lens cover remains clean of dust and debris.
IR LED
Built-in infrared LEDs for night time illumination.
Light Sensor
This is a hardware sensor to detect daylight level or lux.
Micro SD Card Slot
Built-in microSD card slot for future enhancements.
Note:
Because the microSD card slot is not currently functional, please do not
remove this protective cover.
Note:
Plugging in the Ethernet cable disables the wireless interface. Only one
interface can be active at any time.
Note:
The Ethernet cable should be connected or disconnected only when the
camera is powered off. Attaching or detaching the Ethernet cable while the
camera is powered on does NOT switch the interface between wired and wireless.

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1.3 Packaging Contents
2Basic Setup
This section provides information on how to assemble and configure the
MDC845 FHD Wi-Fi Mini Dome Camera for enrollment.
2.1 Assembling the Camera
•Use the L tool to remove the three retaining screws and bubble
Note:Leave the bubble detached
for later access to the WPS
button and for ceiling
mounting.

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•While the MDC845 is water resistant, it is must to limit direct exposure to
rain.
•Install the MDC845 under a building overhang to ensure the least amount
of exposure to the elements.
•The camera is only to be connected to PoE networks without routing to
outside plants.
2.2 Power Up
•The green terminal block separates into two sides (male / female). Insert
the red and black flying leads from the camera’s power cord into the female
side of the terminal block (see figure below). Secure both wires by
tightening the screws on the terminal block.
•Similarly, secure both wires from one end of the power cable (not included)
into the male side of the terminal block, ensuring that like-colored wires
(red and black) are aligned with those just installed.
•Secure both wires from the other end of the power cable onto the
appropriate (+ and –) screw terminals of the power adapter.
•Plug the power adapter into an AC power outlet.
Caution: Use the power adapter provided. Using a different
power adapter may result in hardware damage.

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Caution: To avoid damaging the camera, be sure to observe proper
polarity. Although the + and – terminals are marked on the power
adapter, they are white on white and may be difficult to see.
2.3 Final Steps
•Check LED status
-The LED lights up solid blue and then blinks ten times during
startup, which takes about 30 seconds. After startup is completed,
and prior to enrollment, the power LED blinks green/amber.
•Network connections
-If you are using a wired connection to the MDC845, prior to
powering up, connect a standard Ethernet cable (not included)
from the LAN port of the camera cable to either the device LAN
port on the Pulse Gateway or directly to the customer’s router for
Control.
-If you are using a wireless connection to the MDC845, this step is
performed during enrollment.

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Note: The Wireless and LAN interfaces cannot be used simultaneously. Using
a wired LAN connection disables the wireless interface.
•Enroll the camera
-The process for enrolling the camera on Control is described in
“Section 3: ADT Control Enrollment”.
-The process for enrolling the camera on Pulse is described in
“Section 4: ADT Pulse Enrollment”.
•Mounting the camera
-Mount the camera in its final permanent location. For details about
using the mounting bracket, see “Section 5: Ceiling Mounting”.

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3ADT Control Enrollment
This section provides examples of two different methods for enrolling the
MDC845 FHD Wi-Fi Mini Dome Camera onto the ADT Control platform. The first
method uses a wired connection while the second method uses the Soft AP to
wirelessly connect the FHD camera to the customer’s network.
3.1 Using a Wired Connection to Enroll the Camera
•Set up the camera as described in the previous section.
-Ensure the Ethernet cable is plugged into the customer’s router.
-Connect the camera’s power adapter and plug it into a power outlet.
-Wait for the power LED to become solid green.
•Connect a laptop or mobile device to the customer’s network and then log in
to the Control web portal, https://www.adt.com/control-login, to complete the
setup.
•Select Video from the menu list.
•Click Settings and then select Add Video Device.
•Select Install from the video device list to begin adding the camera. If a
laptop or mobile device are not on the customer’s network, then enter the
MAC address of the camera.

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•Follow the on-screen instructions to finish adding the camera.
3.2 Using Soft AP to Enroll Camera
•Set up the camera as described in the previous section.
-Connect the camera’s AC power adapter and plug it into a power
outlet.
-Wait for the power LED to blink green/amber.
•Connect to the camera’s network SSID using a laptop or mobile device.
The SSID is the model number of the camera and part of the MAC
address. (for example, SSID = MDC845 (XX:XX:XX)).
•Open a web browser (Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, etc.). Enter
adt1.com and you are directed to the install wizard page.
•Choose a language.
•Click Scan for Wi-Fi Networks and select the customer’s router SSID.
Note: Control cameras connect to the
customer’s Wi-Fi network to access the
Internet and be added to the Control
platform. It is imperative that the customer
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limited by the existing Wi-Fi network and its range. Additionally, the customer
will need to enter the SSID password during the subsequent step.
•Enter the wireless credentials and click Save.
•The LED turns solid green when data is being transmitted indicating that
the connection to the customer’s router is complete.
•Connect a laptop or mobile device to the customer’s network and log in to the
Control web portal, https://www.adt.com/control-login, to complete the setup.
•Select Video from the menu list.
•Click Settings and select Add Video Device.
•Select Install from the video device list to begin adding the camera. If a
laptop or mobile device are not on the customer’s network, enter the MAC
address of the camera.
•Follow the on-screen instructions to finish adding the camera.

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4ADT Pulse Enrollment
This section provides examples of two different methods for enrolling the
MDC845 FHD Wi-Fi Mini Dome Camera onto the ADT Pulse network. The first
method uses a wired connection while the second method uses the Wi-Fi
Protected Setup (WPS) with PIN method to wirelessly enroll the FHD camera
to the gateway with the ADT Pulse Portal or TS Installer App.
4.1 Using a Wired Connection to Enroll Camera
Note: This method is not supported by Cloud Link, as that device does not
have a Device LAN port for making the wired connection
•Set up the camera as described in “Section 2: Basic Setup”.
-Ensure the ethernet cable is plugged into the Pulse gateway.
-Connect the camera’s power adapter and plug it into a power outlet.
-Wait for the power LED to become solid green.
•Launch an Internet browser and log in to the Pulse portal or TS Installer app.
•Enter the Manage Devices screen using one of these methods:
-For Pulse portal, select the System Tab and click Manage Devices.
-For TS Installer app, click the Pulse Devices link. The Manage
Devices screen appears.
•In the Manage Devices screen, click Cameras.
•Click the Add button located at the bottom of the screen.

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•Locate the camera’s MAC ID on the product label on the rear of the camera.
•Enter the camera’s MAC into the MAC ID field and click Continue.

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•The following screen is shown while the camera is configured
•When the Camera Details screen appears, showing that the camera has
been enrolled, assign the MDC845 a unique name (usually based on the
location of the camera) in the Name field, and then click Save.

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•The Pulse enrollment is complete. The newly added device is shown in the
Cameras list.
•At the top of the screen, click Go Back.
•You are returned to the Manage Devices screen. The total number of
installed cameras has increased by one.
•Click Close and Close again to confirm.
•Wait until the LED is lit solid green, and then disconnect the camera from
power.

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•Install the camera in its final location.
•Please refer to “Section 5: Wall Mounting”.
4.2 Using WPS PIN to Enroll Camera
•Set up the camera as described in “Section 2: Basic Setup”.
•Launch an Internet browser and log in to the Pulse portal or TS Installer app.
•Navigate to the Manage Devices screen using one of these methods:
-For Pulse portal, select the System Tab and click Manage Devices.
-For TS Installer app, click the Pulse Devices link. The Manage
Devices screen appears.
•In the Manage Devices screen, click Cameras.
•Click the Add Using WPS button located at the bottom of the screen.

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•Locate the camera’s PIN number on the product label on the rear of the
camera.
•Enter the camera’s PIN in the WPS PIN field.
•Ensure that the camera is powered on and that the LED is flashing
green/amber.

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•Click the Continue button to initiate the WPS process. The following screen
appears.
•Press and hold the WPS/Reset/Image Flip button on the camera for 5
seconds to establish a wireless connection.
•The LED flashes amber as the gateway attempts to connect to the camera.
The wireless connection is successful when the LED turns solid green.
Note: You must complete the WPS connection within 2 minutes or the process
will time out. The time remaining appears in the upper-left portion of the screen.

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•The following screen is shown while the camera is configured
•When the Camera Details screen appears, showing that the camera has
been enrolled, assign the MDC845 a unique name (usually based on the
location of the camera) in the Name field, and then click Save.