ALIBI ALI-NP7012RT User manual

ALI-NP7012RT 2.1 MP 23x IP PTZ Camera
Installation Guide
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR CAMERAS, and always follow the instructions for safety
and proper use. Save this manual for future reference.
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CAUTION
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or
peripheral devices. Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class “A” digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
LEGAL NOTICE
Observint Technologies (Observint) products are designed to meet safety and performance standards with the use of
specic Observint authorized accessories. Observint disclaims liability associated with the use of non-Observint
authorized accessories.
The recording, transmission, or broadcast of any person’s voice without their consent or a court order is strictly
prohibited by law.
Observint makes no representations concerning the legality of certain product applications such as the making,
transmission, or recording of video and/or audio signals of others without their knowledge and/or consent. We
encourage you to check and comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations before
engaging in any form of surveillance or any transmission of radio frequencies.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Regulatory information
FCC information
FCC compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated
in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment
in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his
own expense.
FCC conditions
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Preventive and Cautionary Tips
Before connecting and operating your cameras, please be advised of the following:
• Ensure environmental conditions meet factory specications.
• Major shocks or jolts to the unit as a result of dropping it may cause damage to the sensitive electronics within the unit.
• Use the device in conjunction with an UPS if possible.
Safety Instructions
These instructions are intended to ensure that user can use the product correctly to avoid danger or property loss.
The precaution measure is divided into Warnings and Cautions:
• Warnings: Neglecting any of the warnings may cause serious injury or death.
• Cautions: Neglecting any of the cautions may cause injury or equipment damage.
Warnings
• All the electronic operation should be strictly compliance with the electrical safety regulations, re prevention regulations and
other related regulations in your local region.
• Do not connect several devices to one power adapter as adapter overload may cause over-heat or re hazard.
• Please make sure that the power has been disconnected before you wire, install or dismantle the camera.

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• If smoke, odors or noise rise from the device, turn o the power at once and unplug the power cable, and then please contact
the service center.
• If the product does not work properly, please contact your dealer or the nearest service center. Never attempt to disassemble
the speed dome yourself. (We shall not assume any responsibility for problems caused by unauthorized repair or
maintenance.)
Cautions
• Do not drop the dome or subject it to physical shock, and do not expose it to high electromagnetism radiation. Avoid the
equipment installation on vibrations surface or places subject to shock (ignorance can cause equipment damage).
• Do not place the dome in extremely hot, cold, dusty or damp locations, otherwise re or electrical shock will occur. The
operating temperature should be -40 °F ~ 149 °F (-40 °C ~ 65 °C).
• The dome cover for indoor use shall be kept from rain and moisture.
• Exposing the equipment to direct sun light, low ventilation or heat source such as heater or radiator is forbidden (ignorance can
cause re danger).
• Do not aim the speed dome at the sun or extra bright places. A blooming or smear may occur otherwise (which is not a
malfunction however), and aecting the endurance of sensor at the same time.
• Please use the provided glove when open up the dome cover, avoid direct contact with the dome cover, because the acidic
sweat of the ngers may erode the surface coating of the dome cover.
• Please use a soft and dry cloth when clean inside and outside surfaces of the dome cover, do not use alkaline detergents.
• Please keep all packaging for future use. In case of a failure, use the original packaging to return the camera to the factory.
Transportation without the original packaging may result in damage to the camera and incur additional costs.
Read these instructions and keep them in a safe place for future reference.
• Please refer all work related to the installation of this product to qualied service personnel or system installers.
• Do not operate the camera outside of its specied temperature, humidity or power source ratings.
• Install the unit away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers and stoves.
• Installation of the unit near consumer electronics devices, such as stereo receiver/ampliers and televisions, is permitted as
long as the air surrounding the terminal does not exceed the above mentioned temperature range.
• Handle the camera with care. Do not drop or shake, as this may damage it.
• Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning the surfaces of this product. When dirt is hard to remove, use a mild
detergent and wipe gently.
• Save your system conguration.
• Distributing, copying, disassembling, reverse compiling, reverse engineering, and exporting, in violation of export laws, the
software provided with this product is expressly prohibited.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
SECTION 1 Overview ..........................................................................1
1.1 Features ............................................................................1
1.2 What’s in the box ....................................................................3
1.3 Accessories..........................................................................3
SECTION 2 Installation ........................................................................8
2.1 Remove the camera from the packaging.................................................8
2.2 Install an micro-SD card in the camera ..................................................9
2.3 Camera wall mount installation ........................................................9
2.3.1 Connecting the cables...........................................................11
2.4 Ceiling mounting ...................................................................14
SECTION 3 Congure Network Access ...........................................................16
SECTION 4 Remote login......................................................................19
4.1 Additional conguration steps ........................................................24
APPENDIX A Specications .....................................................................25
APPENDIX B Denitions ........................................................................28
APPENDIX C Lightning and Surge Protection ......................................................30
APPENDIX D 24 Vac Wire Gauge and Transmission Distance ..........................................31

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SECTION 1: OVERVIEW
SECTION 1
Overview
Congratulations on purchasing your new ALIBI™ IP PTZ camera! This installation guide includes procedures for installing and
performing the initial setup of the camera.
The ALI-NP7012RT IP PTZ Camera can capture high quality images in low light environment with its black anti-reective glass. The
black anti-reective glass increase the luminousness for an IR reach of up to nearly 500 feet. Embedded with a 1/1.9’’ progressive
scan CMOS chip makes DWDR 2MP real-time resolution possible. With the 23× optical zoom Day/Night lens, the camera oers
more details over expansive areas. This camera also features a wide range of functions, including intrusion detection, line crossing
detection and audio exception, benetting users with great improvement on security eciency, more importantly, with key events
/ objects being recorded for further forensic needs.
Mounting
bracket
coupling
Top cover
(drop cables inside)
Safety cable
Cover for SD card,
and Reset button
Dome drive
Lens
1.1 Features
Basic functions
• High performance sensor, up to 1920 x 1080 resolution
• ±0.1° Preset accuracy

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• ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum), CGI (Common Gateway Interface), PSIA (Physical Security Interoperability
Alliance), to ensure greater interoperability between dierent platforms and compatibility
• 3D intelligent positioning function
• Power-o memory function: restore PTZ & lens status after reboot
• IP66 compliant
Functions
• Detections: intrusion detection, line crossing detection, audio exception detection, motion detection
• Recording: edge recording, support smart search in smart NVR
• Support low bit rate, ROI
Camera function:
• Auto iris, auto focus, auto white balance, backlight compensation and auto day & night switch
• Min. Illumination: 0.02 Lux @ (F2.0, AGC ON) (Color), 0.002 Lux @ (F2.0, AGC ON) (B/W)
• Supports 8 privacy masks
PTZ function:
• 360° endless pan range and -15° ~ +90° tilt range
• 400°/s Pan Preset Speed and 200°/s Tilt Preset Speed
• 0.1° ~ 400°/s Manual Pan Speed and 0.1° ~ 200°/s Manual Tilt Speed
• 300 programmable presets; preset image freezing capability
• 8 patrols, up to 32 presets per patrol
Network function:
• H.264/ MJPEG video compression and the latest processing chip and platform
• Built-in web server
• Support Micro SD card local storage, up to 128GB
• Support up to 8 NAS storage; transmit videos from the SD card to the NAS after network recovery
• HTTPS encryption and IEEE 802.1X port-based network access control
• Support dual-stream; H.264/ MJPEG video compression; basic and advanced video conguration; real time video at 1080P
• Multiple network protocols supported: IPv4/IPv6, HTTP, HTTPS, 802.1X, QoS, FTP, SMTP, UPnP, SNMP, DNS, DDNS, NTP, RTSP,
RTP, TCP, UDP, IGMP, ICMP, DHCP, PPPoE
• 1 audio input and 1 audio output
• 2 alarm inputs and 1 alarm output, alarm linkage support preset, patrol, pattern, recording, relay output, upload center, etc.
IR function:
• 0 Lux minimum illumination
• Up to 656 ft IR distance
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• IR light MTBF reaching up to 30,000 hours
• Smart IR mode
1.2 What’s in the box
Your camera includes:
• PTZ camera assembly
• Pendant adapter
• Ethernet drop cable seal kit
• Hi-Power PoE injector
• Safety cable handle (red)
• Gloves
• Hex L-wrench
• Thread tape
• Software and documentation CD
• Quick installation guide (this document)
Pendant adapter
1.3 Accessories
The following accessories are available for the ALIBI ALI-NP7012RT camera. Mounting bracket detail is shown below.
Model Type
ALI-PTZCL Ceiling Mount Bracket
ALI-PTZWB Wall Mount Bracket
ALI-PTZPM Pole Mount PTZ Bracket
ALI-PTZCM Corner Mount PTZ Bracket

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ALI-PTZCL: Ceiling Mount Bracket
The Ceiling Mount Bracket is suitable for outdoor ceiling mounting.
3.52"dia.
0.39"dia. (4)
2.24"
4.57"dia.
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ALI-PTZWB: Wall Mount Bracket
The Wall Mount Bracket is suitable for indoor and outdoor wall mounting.
0.33"dia. (4)
G 1.5"
6.30"
7.64"
2.95"
3.82"
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ALI-PTZPM: Pole Mount PTZ Bracket
The Pole Mount Bracket is suitable for outdoor pole mounting. The straps can attach to a 2.64” ~ 5.00” diameter pole.
2.68"2.68"
7.64"
7.64"
5.63"
3.94"dia.
G 1.5"
12.2"4.61"
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ALI-PTZCM: Corner Mount PTZ Bracket
The Corner Mount Bracket is suitable for outdoor pole mounting to a 90˚corner.
7.64"
6.96"
G 1.5"
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SECTION 2
Installation
Before you start
• Check the package contents and make sure that the device in the package is in good condition and all the assembly parts are
included:
—PTZ camera assembly
—Pendant adapter
—Thread tape
—Hi-Power PoE injector
—Gloves
—Hex L-wrench
—Software and documentation CD
—Quick installation guide (this document)
• Make sure the mounting surface and fasteners are strong enough to withstand at least 8 times the weight of the camera
assembly and the mounting bracket.
• For cement walls, use an expansion screw to secure the mounting bracket.
For outdoor installations, refer to “APPENDIX C Lightning and Surge Protection” on page 30 for additional installation
considerations.
CAUTION
Always carry the camera by its Safety cable. A red cable handle . is provided
2.1 Remove the camera from the packaging
1. Remove the camera from the protective packaging.
2. Remove tape from the dome drive, if attached.
Tape
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2.2 Install an micro-SD card in the camera
The microSD card in the provides in-camera (local) storage for log information and locally stored video and capture les. Cameras
without an SD card cannot provide camera log information, which is valuable for maintenance purposes. Your camera will
accommodate a microSD card with up to 128 GB of storage. The location of the micro-SD card slot is shown below.
Reset button micro-SD card
1. Use a Phillips #2 screw driver to remove the back cover of the dome drive. See the photo above.
2. Insert the microSD card into the card slot until it clicks into place.
3. Reattach the back cover.
2.3 Camera wall mount installation
Following the instructions below to install the camera using the ALI-PTZWB Wall Mount Bracket.
Instructions for mounting the camera with a ALI-PTZPM Pole Mount PTZ Bracket or ALI-PTZCM Corner Mount PTZ
Bracket are very similar. For these brackets, use the instructions below as a guide. .
1. Determine the best mounting screws and hardware to anchor the mounting bracket with the camera to the mounting surface.
Use the following guidelines:

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—For cement wall mounting, use the expansion screw to anchor the bracket.
—For wooden wall mounting, use self-tapping screw to anchor the bracket.
—Make sure that the wall is strong enough to withstand more than 8 times the weight of the camera and the bracket.
2. Using the mounting bracket as a template, mark the location of the mounting screw holes on the mounting surface. Also mark
the location of a hole for the camera drop cable. The drop cable will be routed through the mounting bracket and through the
mounting surface.
3. Drill holes in the mounting screws and hardware. Also, drill a 1½” diameter hole in the mounting surface for the interface
extension cables.
4. Clip the safety cable to the loop on the camera mounting bracket. Allow the camera to hang in place.
5. Open the top cover of the camera with the hex wrench provided. The camera drop cables are under the cover.
Camera top
cover open
Opening for
extension cables
6. Route the LAN and power cables (or LAN cable if using PoE), audio, microphone, alarm and RS-485 cables through the wall
mount bracket, and then through the top cover of the camera.
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7. Connect the extension cables to the camera drop cables. Refer to “2.3.1 Connecting the cables” on page 11.
8. Reattach the camera top cover. Tighten the screws.
9. Fit the mounting bracket coupling into the mounting bracket, and then tighten the lock screw.
2.3.1 Connecting the cables
Drop cables connectors for the ALI-NP7012RT are shown below. Each wire is labeled with its purpose.
Network (RJ-45)
(LAN, LAN w/PoE)
cable
Drop cable bundle
Alarm In/Out cables
CVBS (BNC)
video cable
Audio In/Out cables
RS-485 cable
Power cable (24 Vac)
Connect the camera to other devices as needed in the order shown below.
Alarm Input/Output cables
The alarm input/output drop cable bundle provides ve wires, ALARM_IN1, ALARM_IN2, ALARM_OUT1, ALARM_COM1 and
ALARM_GND. These wires are color coded and labeled.
These connection use the ALARM_IN1 and ALARM_GND wires for alarm input 1, and ALARM_IN2 and ALARM_GND wires for
alarm input 2. Alarm inputs normally connect normally open (NO) or normally closed (NC) sensor contacts. The normal contact
state is congurable in the camera setup menus.
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Connect the camera alarm output drop cables to an alarm reporting device. See the Specications section for interface requirements
and the diagram below. These connection use the ALARM_OUT1 and ALARM_COM1 wires.
Camera
Relay output
OUT1 OUT1
COM1 COM1
DC Load GND OUT
12 Vdc
30 mA
JQ0-3FG
Relay
(10 A 250 Vac)
L N
~ 220 Vac
Camera
Relay output
The alarm output provides the relay output (no voltage). An external power supply is required when it connects to the alarm
device. With a DC power supply (left diagram), the input voltage must be no more than 12 Vdc, 30 mA. For AC power supply (right
diagram), the external relay must be used to prevent damages to the camera and avoid the risk of electric shock.
Audio cable
The Audio drop cable provides three wires: AUDIO_OUT, AUDIO_IN and AUDIO_GND (ground). These wires are color coded and
labeled.
Connect the AUDIO_IN and AUDIO_GND wires to a line level audio input source. The input signal must be 2 ~ 2.4 Vp-p at
1 KΩ ± 10% input impedance.
Connect the AUDIO_OUT and AUDIO_GND wires to a line level audio receiver (impedance 600 Ω).
RS-485 cables
Connect the RS485+ and RS485- drop cable wires to an RS-485 controller or an NVR with an RS-485 network interface. PTZ
features can also be controlled through the camera network (browser) interface, and through a supported NVR PTZ control panel.
These wires are color coded and labeled.
Video cables
The video drop cable provides a BNC connector with a CVBS signal for connection to any compatible monitor. The feature is useful
for maintenance and for showing the live view display on a local monitor.
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Network (LAN) cable
Connect the network LAN drop cable to a router (switch) through an Ethernet drop cable with an RJ-45 connector. If the drop cable
RJ-45 connector is exposed to moisture or dust, apply the Ethernet drop cable seal kit provided. In some network congurations,
the LAN cable can connect directly to a Network Video Recorder (NVR) with a built-in network switch.
Power cables
You can power the camera directly by applying 24 Vac power to the drop cable power screw-down connectors. Refer to
“APPENDIX D 24 Vac Wire Gauge and Transmission Distance” on page 31 for more information.
The LAN cable can also provide Hi-PoE to the camera. A Hi-PoE injector is provided. A typical PoE injector is shown below.
Injector status LEDs
LAN cables for
DATA IN (to network switch) and
DATA and POWER OUT (to camera)
Ground wire
Port labeling
To use the injector:
1. Connect the injector ground wire to an earth ground terminal. (NOTE: Not all PoE injectors have a ground wire.)
2. Connect a LAN drop cable between the network switch and the DATA IN port on the injector.
3. Connect a LAN drop cable between the injector DATA and POWER OUT port and the camera LAN drop cable.
4. Plug the power cable provided (not shown) for the PoE injector into the jack on the injector, then into a standard 120 Vac
electrical outlet.
After power is applied to the camera, the camera will perform initial motion checks. Allow these motion checks to complete before
continuing (~ 1 minute).
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2.4 Ceiling mounting
Following the instructions below to install the camera using the ALI-PTCL Ceiling Mount Bracket.
1. Determine the best mounting screws and hardware to anchor the mounting bracket with the camera to the mounting surface.
Use the following guidelines. Make sure that the ceiling is strong enough to withstand more than 8 times the weight of the
camera and the bracket.:
—For cement ceiling mounting, use the expansion screw to anchor the bracket.
—For wooden ceiling mounting, use self-tapping screw to anchor the bracket.
2. Using the mounting bracket as a template, mark the location of the mounting screw holes on the ceiling.
3. Drill holes for the mounting screws and hardware. Also, drill a 1½" diameter hole in the mounting surface for the camera
extension cables.
4. Anchor the mounting bracket to the ceiling.
5. Clip the safety cable to the loop on the pendant adapter. Allow the camera to hang in place.
6. Open the top cover of the camera with the hex wrench provided. The camera drop cables are under the cover.
Camera top
cover open
Opening for
extension cables