ALIBI ALI-NS1132VR User manual

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Camera gimbal
tilt pivot point
Holes for dome
assembly screws (3)
Safety cable
(attaches to
dome assembly Gimbal tilt
lock screw
Gimbal tilt
lock screw
Mounting screw
holes (3)
Camera without dome and liner - top view
Ground
terminal
Conduit
port
Holes for mounting
screws (3)
Drop cable for
LAN, power
Camera with dome cover removed
Ethernet connector -
PoE capable
12 Vdc power connector with protective plug
Camera drop cable
What’s in the box
Your camera includes this document and the items shown below.
Security
L-wrench
Surface
mount drill
template
Weatherproof
LAN coupling
Mounting
hardware
packet
Step 1. Install a microSD card (optional)
Install a microSD card in the camera to save alarm and status information locally, and to locally save video
and captures les. The storage card can be a
microSD/SDHC/SDXC card, up to 128GB. NOTE: The card can
be formatted within the camera, if necessary.
To install the card:
1. Set the camera dome up on a clean at surface.
2. Use the L-wrench provided to fully loosen the dome captive screws, and then lift the dome
assembly o the camera. The dome assembly is connected to the camera with a safety cable. Set
the dome assembly to the side, being carefully to not scratch the clear plastic.
ALI-NS1132VR 2MP IP Dome
Camera Quick Installation Guide
This document guides you through the basic steps to install and congure the ALI-NS1132VR camera. This
camera features:
• 2 MP (1920 × 1080) video @ 30 fps
• 2.8 ~ 12 mm motorized vari-focal lens with auto-focus, 98° (wide) - 34° (tele) horizontal FOV
• H.265+, H.265, H.264+, H.264 HD compression
• True 3-axis gimbal provides exible mounting (wall or ceiling) and camera positioning
• 100’ Full Frame Smart IR
• 120 dB Wide Dynamic Range (WDR)
• Dual power capable - Power over Ethernet (PoE) or 12 Vdc
• Weatherproof - IP67 rated and Vandalproof - IK10 rated, TVS 2000V protection
• Internal microSD card storage up to 128GB (card not provided)
• Compatible with the following brackets: ALI-AF5, ALI-AJ5, ALI-AB1, ALI-AB2, ALI-AB3, ALI-AA1,
ALI-AA2
For more information, refer to these documents - available from your equipment vendor:
• ALIBI™ Witness and ALIBI™ Witness HD Apps for Android - Quick Start Guide
• ALI-IP Camera Software User Manual
Lower
dome
assembly
Dome
assembly
Lens
Black liner
Conduit
terminal
Camera
module
Camera without dome assembly
Reset button”
microSD card slot
Camera without dome and black linker - back of camera module
NOTE
* RESET: To restore the camera to its default settings, hold down the RESET button for about 10 seconds
when the camera is powering on or rebooting. Reset will deactivate the camera and restore the default IP
address, port number, conguration settings, etc.

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3. Remove the black liner and set aside.
Reset button”
microSD card slot
4. Push the microSD card into the slot until it is fully seated, and then release it. When installed
properly, it will slide into the slot smoothly, and be held in place after release.
Step 2. Install the camera
For outdoor installations, refer to “TVS 2000V lightning protection, surge protection and voltage transient
protection” on page 7 for additional installation considerations.
The camera includes hardware to install it directly to a mounting surface. Camera drop cables can be
routed through the conduit port on the side of the lower dome, through the mounting surface. To install
the camera:
1. If the dome assembly is not already removed, use the L-wrench provided to fully loosen the dome
captive screws, and then lift the dome assembly o the camera. The dome assembly is connected
to the camera with a safety cable. Set the dome assembly to the side, being carefully to not scratch
the clear plastic.
2. Determine the best fasteners
for securing the camera
to mounting surface. The
mounting hardware provided is
suitable for many surface types.
3. Using the Drill Template
provided, mark the location of
the mounting screw holes. If
the drop cable will be routed
through the mounting surface,
mark the location of the hole for
the camera drop cables.
4. Drill holes for the mounting
fasteners, and for the drop cable
where needed.
Mounting
screw hole
Wall insert
Lower
dome
assembly
Mounting
screws
Drop
cables
Connect camera drop cables to LAN and power cables
This camera features Power over Ethernet (PoE) powering. When PoE is used, a power extension cable is
not needed.
12 Vdc power connector with protective plug
Ethernet connector -
PoE capable
5. Route LAN and power (if needed) extension cables.
6. Connect the network LAN and power extension cables to the camera drop cables:
a. Connect the Ethernet LAN cable to the camera LAN drop cable. Protect the connection from
moisture and other contamination, if necessary. A Weatherproof Ethernet Fitting is provided.
Installation instructions for the tting are included later in this document.
Network drop cable
from camera Network cable from
router or switch
Weatherproof Ethernet Fitting installed
WARNING
!
Failure of the power or Ethernet connector due to moisture or another contaminant
is considered an installation error, which voids the warranty. If installing this
camera in a location such as an overhang, shop, garage, kitchen, etc. where high
humidity or dust is present, seal these connections adequately.
CAUTION
If the camera will be powered using PoE, ensure that the plug in the 12 Vdc drop cable is securely
in place to prevent contamination.
b. If the camera is not powered using PoE (Power over Ethernet injector), connect the 12 Vdc
power cable to the camera drop cable. The polarity of the drop cable connector is shown in
the drop cable photo above.
CAUTION
Before applying power to the camera through the 12 Vdc drop cable, ensure that the polarity is
correct. An incorrect connection may cause a malfunction and can damage the camera.
CAUTION
Do not apply power to the camera at this time. Before applying power to the camera, ensure that
the polarity is correct. An incorrect connection may cause a malfunction and can damage the
camera.
7. For outdoor installations, seal holes drilled in the mounting surface to block moisture and other
contaminants, if necessary.
8. Secure the camera to the mounting surface using appropriate screws.
9. Apply power to the camera through the 12 Vdc power cable or PoE injector, as congured.
Step 3. Install the Alibi Config Tool software
NOTE: If the camera LAN extension cable is attached to a Network Video Recorder (NVR), skip this step.
The Alibi Cong Tool is a PC-based network utility for discovery of Alibi compatible devices. It provides
an easy way to activate devices, congure camera and recorder network conguration settings, and set
device passwords. It can be installed on a Microsoft® Windows® operating system that has direct access
to the network where your Alibi devices are installed. You can download the Alibi Conguration Tool from
AlibiSecurity.com/Resources.
1. Download the Alibi Cong Tool from the AlibiSecurity.com/Resources website. At the time when
this document was published, the le is named: alibi-cong-tool.zip and is about 80MB.
2. Un-zip the le on a computer with Microsoft Windows (Windows 7 or newer) that is connected to
the LAN where your Alibi camera is connected.
3. Run the le contained in the zip le: Alibi Cong Tool.exe. Follow the on-screen instructions to
install the le.
4. Open the Alibi Cong Tool application. When the application opens, it automatically “discovers” and
lists all Alibi compatible devices on the LAN. See below.
Note: In the screen above, the tool can discover devices on other subnets. It will also list other Alibi
compatible devices on the LAN, and devices with the address 192.168.1.64 (an inactive Alibi device).
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Step 4. Activate Inactive Alibi device
NOTE: If the camera LAN extension cable is attached to a Network Video Recorder (NVR), skip this step.
Refer to the documentation available for your NVR rmware for the procedure to activate the camera, if
necessary.
When an Alibi device is rst installed, or reset to its factory conguration, it must be “Activated” before it
can be used. In the Alibi Conguration Tool, “Inactive” devices have a Security status of Inactive, and
an IPv4 address of 192.168.1.64. A device is “Activated” when a password is assigned to the admin
username of the device.
In the example below, an ALI-NS1132VR camera is activated and congured for its network. The procedure
is similar for all other Alibi network cameras currently available.
1. Scan through the list of devices the Alibi Cong Tool discovered for the Inactive device you want to
activate (see below). Click on the device in the list to highlight it, and then click the select box to
check it. See below.
ActivateSelected
2. Click the Activate button. In the Activate window, you will create a password for the admin
(administrator) username.
a. In the Activate window, enter an a password for admin in the New Password eld. Include a
combination of uppercase, lowercase alphabetic characters and numbers to create a “Strong”
password. The rating is shown beneath the Password eld. See above.
b. Enter the admin password again in the Conrm eld, and then click Activate. In the screen
below, notice that the device Security status shows “Active”. Record your admin password for
reference later.
CAUTION
If you lose your admin (administrator) password, you cannot congure the device or restore
it to its factory settings. To reset your password, call your support organization for specic
instructions.
Notice that although the device is now activated, it retained the default IP address.
Step 5. Edit Network Parameters
NOTE: If the camera LAN extension cable is attached to a Network Video Recorder (NVR), skip this step.
The camera will receive network conguration settings from the NVR. Refer to the documentation available
for your NVR rmware for more information.
You can change the network parameters of devices that are active.
1. In the list of devices discovered, click on the device you want to change the network settings for, and
then click the select box to check it. See below.
Edit Network Parameters
2. In the popup window, edit the current network parameters, and then enter the Administrator
(admin) user password in the eld at the bottom.
a. Enable DHCP: You can select Enable DHCP to acquire compatible network settings from
a DHCP server installed on the LAN. However, these settings might be changed later by the
DHCP server. Since it is recommended to use an unchanging IP address, you can use DHCP
to acquire compatible network settings, and then uncheck Enable DHCP and save that
conguration to retain the new network parameters.
b. In the example below, Enable DHCP was checked to acquire compatible network settings
from the DHCP server.
3. Click OK to save your settings. The parameter change(s) will be shown device’s network parameters
(see below).
Step 6. Login to the camera
NOTE: If the camera LAN extension cable is attached to a Network Video Recorder (NVR), skip this step.
Microsoft® IE is used to access your camera remotely. IE must run as an Administrator to use all features
available through a remote login to the camera.
Setting MS Internet Explorer to run as an Administrator
Window 7: To run IE as an Administrator:
1. Find or create an IE icon on your computer desktop.
2. Hold down the shift key, and then right-click on the IE icon.
MS Internet
Explorer icon
Run as administrator
3. Click Run as administrator in the pop-up menu.

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Window 10: To run IE as an Administrator:
1. Find MS IE in the start menu. Usually this is found in the Windows Accessories group.
2. Pin the entry to Start.
3. Right click on the Internet Explorer tile, and then select More | Run as administrator.
Run as
administrator
To login to the camera from a computer on the same LAN:
1. Open your Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) browser on your computer and enter the IP address of the
camera in the URL eld. In the example below, the IP address of the camera is 192.168.1.100.
2. In the login window, enter admin for the User Name and the password you created in the
Password eld, the click Login.
3. If this is the rst time you are logging into a camera, you may see the message in the following
screen. If this appears, follow the sub-steps below.
a. Click on the message to install the plugin.
b. In the message bar at the bottom of the screen, click Run. Follow the on-screen instructions
to install WebComponents. When the following screen opens, click Finish.
The Live View screen with the camera video image should appear.
Capture, Record, Zoom icons
Screen select tabs Logout buttonLive View image
Step 7. Adjust camera pan, tilt and rotation
Adjust the camera pan, tilt and rotation to point the camera at your surveillance target. When pointing the
camera, observe the Live View display on a recorder or remote login screen.
1. To aim the camera at your surveillance target:
a. Remove the dome and black liner.
b. Adjust the pan: Grasp the gimbal on both sides at the tilt lock screws, and then rotate the
gimbal to point the camera in the direction of your surveillance target.

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Pan range:
0˚ ~ 355˚
Grasp here to
adjust Pan
Grasp here to
adjust Pan
c. Adjust the tilt:
i. Loosen the tilt lock screws enough to tilt the camera module. Do not remove the
screws.
Tilt range:
0˚ ~ 70˚
Tilt lock
screw (2)
ii. Adjust the camera module as needed to set the elevation of the video image.
iii. Tighten the tilt lock screws to hold the position of the tilt.
d. Adjust the rotation: Grasp the camera module on the sides as shown in the picture below,
and the turn the module as needed to set the horizontal line of the video image.
Rotation range:
0˚ ~ 360˚
Grasp here
to adjust
Rotation
Lower
dome
assembly
Dome alignment notch
Grasp here
to adjust
Rotation
2. Reinstall the black liner.
3. Reinstall the dome assembly. When positioning the dome assembly on the camera lower dome
assembly, ensure that the peg on the edge of the dome assembly aligns with the notch in the lower
dome assembly. See the photo above.
Step 8. Verify Zoom functionality
Use the PTZ control panel to exercise the zoom and focus functionality of the camera. Accessing to the
control panel depends on whether the camera is installed as a device on a LAN or if it is connected to a
NVR. Select the installation type below for your camera to complete this step.
For cameras installed on a LAN
1. Log into the camera and then open the Live View window.
Open / Close PTZ Control Panel PTZ Control Panel
2. Click the joystick icon to open the PTZ control panel. See above.
3. In the PTZ control panel, click each zoom and focus button shown in the graphic below. Verify
that the camera performs as expected. Refer to the Specications section of this document for zoom
range.
Direction buttons Zoom In / Out
Focus Near/far
Continuous
pan
For cameras connected directly to an NVR
Refer to the rmware manual for your NVR for specic instructions to perform the following:
1. Log into the NVR at the NVR console.
2. In the Live View display, nd the PTZ camera you installed. Click on the camera to open the Quick
Setting toolbar.
PTZ Control icon
3. Click the PTZ Control icon. See above.
4. In the pop-up PTZ menu, click the PTZ Control tab. See below.
Zoom In / Out
Focus Near/Far

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5. In the PTZ Control panel, click the zoom and focus buttons labeled in the graphic above. Verify that
the camera performs as expected. Refer to the Specications section of this document for motion
and zoom ranges.
Step 9. Adjust the camera image for your surveillance target
Use the rmware menus to adjust the brightness, contrast, saturation and sharpness of the video image
if necessary. These settings are initially optimized at the factory and may not need adjustment. When
adjustments are necessary, the paths to the image settings menus are dierent if the camera is installed
as a device on a LAN, or if it is connected to a NVR. Select the installation type below for your camera to
complete this step.
For cameras installed on a LAN
1. If necessary, log into the camera on the LAN with administrative credentials.
2. After adjusting the camera for the a typical eld of view, click the Setup tab, and then click the
Image link in the left frame.
3. Adjust the Brightness Contrast, Saturation and Sharpness of the image. Each parameter can be set to
a level of 0 ~ 100 either by moving the slider or entering the value in the box on the right. The eect
of the adjustment will appear in the Live View image in the menu.
Refer to the rmware user manual for your camera to use the other submenus on this screen.
For cameras connected directly to an NVR
1. Log into the NVR with administrative privileges.
2. Open the rmware Image menu. Go to Menu | Camera Management | Image
3. In the Camera eld drop down list, select the camera you want to congure. In the example above,
[D1]IPCamera 01 is selected.
4. Drag the Brightness, Contrast, Saturation and Hue adjustment markers left or right to perfect
the image from the camera. For some adjustments, you can click the up ( 5)or down ( 6)icons
near the adjustment value (on the right side) to incrementally change the value of those adjustment.
5. Click Apply to save your settings for this camera.
Refer to the rmware user manual for your NVR to use the other submenus on this screen.
NOTE
Cleaning: If cleaning is necessary, use clean cloth with a few drops of ethanol and wipe it gently.
Specications
Camera ALI-NS1132VR
Image Sensor 1/2.8” progressive scan CMOS
Min. Illumination Color: 0.01 Lux @ (F1.2, AGC ON), 0.018 Lux @ (F1.6, AGC ON)
Shutter Speed 1/3 s ~ 1/100, 000 s, supports slow shutter
Slow Shutter Yes
Auto-Iris No
Day &Night IR cut lter
Digital Noise Reduction 3D DNR
WDR 120 dB
Angle Adjustment Pan: 0° ~ 355°, tilt: 0° ~ 70°, rotation: 0° ~ 360°
Lens
Focal Length 2.8 ~ 12 mm
Aperture F1.6
Focus Auto
FOV
Horizontal eld of view: 98° ~ 34°
Vertical eld of view: 52° ~ 19°
Diagonal eld of view: 116° ~ 40°
Lens Mount Φ14
IR
IR Range Up to 100 ft (30 m)
Wavelength 850 nm
Compression Standard
Video Compression Main stream: H.265 / H.264
Sub stream: H.265 / H.264 / MJPEG
H.264 Type Baseline Prole / Main Prole / High Prole
H.264+ Main stream supports
H.265 Type Main Prole
H.265+ Main stream supports
Video Bit Rate 32 Kbps to 8 Mbps
Smart Feature-set
Region of Interest 1 xed region for main stream and sub-stream
Image
Max. Resolution 1920 × 1080
Main Stream
Max. Frame Rate
50 Hz: 25 fps (1920 × 1080, 1280 × 960, 1280 × 720)
60 Hz: 30 fps (1920 × 1080, 1280 × 960, 1280 × 720)
Sub-stream
Max. Frame Rate
50 Hz: 25 fps (640 × 480, 640 × 360, 320 × 240)
60 Hz: 30 fps (640 × 480, 640 × 360, 320 × 240)
Image Enhancement BLC, 3D DNR
Image Setting Saturation, brightness, contrast, sharpness, AGC, white balance adjustable by client software
or web browser
Day/Night Switch Auto, scheduled
Network
Network Storage Supports microSD / SDHC / SDXC card (up to 128GB ), local storage and NAS (NFS,SMB/CIFS),
ANR
Alarm Trigger Motion detection, video tampering alarm, network disconnected, IP address conicted,
illegal login
Protocols TCP/IP, ICMP, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, RTP, RTSP, RTCP, NTP, UPnP, SMTP, IGMP,
802.1X, QoS, IPv6, UDP, Bonjour
General Function One-key reset, anti-icker, heartbeat, mirror, password protection, privacy mask, watermark
API ONVIF Prole S compliant and ONVIF Prole G approved, ISAPI
Simultaneous Live View Up to 6 channels
User/Host Up to 32 users and 3 levels: Administrator, Operator and User
Client Alibi CMS (ACMS), ACMS XP
Web Browser Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) 8 or later
Interface
Communication Interface 1 × RJ45 10M/100M self-adaptive Ethernet port
Video Output (Without -Z) 1 × Vp-p composite output (75 Ω / BNC)
Reset Button Yes

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General
Operating Conditions -22 °F ~ 122 °F (-30 °C ~ 50 °C),
Humidity: 95% or less (non-condensing)
Power Supply 12 Vdc ± 25%, 5.5 mm coaxial power plug
PoE (802.3af, class 3)
Power Consumption and
Current
12 Vdc, 0.8 A, Max: 10 W;
PoE: (802.3af, 37 V ~ 57 V), 0.35 A ~ 0.2 A, Max: 12 W
Protection Level IP67, IK10, TVS 2000V lightning protection, surge protection and voltage transient protection
Material Metal and plastic
Dimensions Camera: 5.6” × 3.9” (Φ 141 mm × 99.9 mm)
Camera with packaging: 5.5” × 5.5” × 6.1” (140 mm × 140 mm × 154 mm)
Weight Camera: 1.8 lb (830 g) approx.
Camera with packaging: 2.4 lb (1070 g) approx.
TVS 2000V lightning protection, surge protection and voltage transient protection
This product includes TVS plate lightning protection technology to prevent damage caused by a pulse
signal that is below 3000 watts from sources such as lighting, surging, etc. Protection measures must be
taken to ensure electrical safety.
• The distance between signal transmission line and high-voltage equipment or high-voltage cable is
at least 165 ft (50 m).
• Outdoor wiring should better be along the eaves as much as possible.
• In the open eld, wiring should be buried underground in sealed steel pipe with one-point
grounding. Overhead routing method is not acceptable.
• In regions with thunderstorms or where high induction voltage are present (such as high-voltage
transformer substation), high power lightning protection apparatus and lightning conductor are
necessary.
• The design for installation and wiring with lightning protection and grounding should be combined
with the lightning protection consideration of the building, and conform to the relevant national
and industry standards.
• The system should ensure equipotential grounding. Grounding equipment must satisfy both system
anti-jamming and electric safety. It must not allow short circuit and open circuit with the zero
conductor of strong grid. When the system is singularly ground, the resistance must less than
4 Ω and the cross-sectional area of the grounding cable must be no less than 25 mm2. For grounding
instructions, refer to local electrical codes.
Lightening rod
Com. arrester
Video arrester
Power arrester 45°conical
envelope
The resistance of
earthing conductor
must be less than 4 Ω.
The camera should be
within a 45°envelope
under the lightening rod.
Steel jacket
Using the Waterproof Ethernet Fitting
Install the Waterproof Ethernet Fitting on the Ethernet cable end at the camera when moisture or
contamination exists in the area near the camera. The tting includes several parts that must be installed in
a specic order. To install the tting:
1. Place the rubber O-ring over the camera drop cable end cap.
Push the O-ring up to the connector cap.
2. Place the Lock Nut onto the network cable from the router
or switch as shown in the drawing to the right. The inside
threads must be toward the camera end.
3. Place the rubber basket onto the network cable above the lock
nut as shown.
4. Place the end cap onto the network cable above the rubber
gasket as shown. The ngered end must be toward the router
or switch.
5. Install an RJ-45 connector onto the network cable.
6. Plug the RJ-45 connector with the network cable into the
camera network drop cable.
7. Fit the end cap on the network cable onto the camera drop
cable end cap. Rotate the network cable end cap to lock it in
place.
8. Push the rubber gasket fully into the end of the network cable
end cap.
9. Screw the lock nut onto the network cable end cap until it is
fully seated.
Network drop cable
from camera
Network cable from
router or switchEthernet Fitting installed
Ethernet Fitting assembled and connected
Drop cable
end cap
Network drop
cable from
camera
Rubber
O-ring
seal
RJ-45
connector
End cap
Rubber
gasket
Network
cable
from
router or
switch
Lock nut