ALIBI ALI-NS2036VR User manual

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Safety cable
(attaches to
dome cover)
microSD card slot
and Reset* button
Black liner
Tilt lock screw (2)
Camera module and
gimbal assembly
Lens
* Reset: To restore the camera with its default conguration (including user name, password, IP address, etc.) press and hold
the Reset button for 10 s when the camera is power on or rebooting.
Camera without dome cover (dome disconnected)
Mounting screw holes (3)
Hole for security
cable screw
Camera module and
gimbal assembly
Camera top view without dome and black liner
12 Vdc power connector with protective plug
Ethernet drop cable (PoE capable)
Camera drop cable
What’s in the box
Your camera includes:
• This document
• Drill template
• Waterproof Ethernet tting
• Mounting screws and wall inserts
• Security L-wrench
• Cleaning cloth
• Adapter plate
Waterproof Ethernet Fitting
Mounting
hardware
Step 1. Install the camera
The camera includes hardware to install it directly to a ceiling (horizontal surface) or wall (vertical surface).
The camera drop cable can be routed through the mounting surface, or through the drop cable channel in
ALI-NS2036VR, ALI-NS2036VRB
6MP Vandalproof IP Dome Camera
Quick Installation Guide
This document guides you through the basic steps to install and congure the ALI-NS2036VR and
ALI-NS2036VRB IP dome camera. These cameras are identical except for the external color. These cameras
features:
• 6 MP 3072 × 2048 maximum resolution
• STARLIGHT Color: 0.008 Lux @ (F1.2, AGC ON), 0.014 Lux @ (F1.6, AGC ON)
• 2.8 mm lens with 99˚eld of view
• H.265+ / H.265 / H.264OVC / H.264 / MJPEG compression
• 120 dB Wide Dynamic Range
• 120 ft Full Frame IR
• Supports onboard storage up to 128GB Max microSD (card not included)
• IP67, IK10 rated, −22 °F ~ 140 °F temperature range
• ONVIF Prole S & Prole G, PSIA, CGI, ISAPI
For more information, refer to these documents - available from your equipment vendor:
• ALIBI™ Witness 2.0 App for Android Quick Start Guide
• ALIBI™ IP Camera Firmware Version 5.4 User Manual (or later) provided at:
AlibiSecurity.com/resources
Mounting base
assembly
Dome cover
screw (3)
Dome cover
ALI-NS2036VR camera (white)
ALI-NS2036VRB camera (black)

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the base. An adapter plate is included. It may be needed to attach the camera to a bracket. To install
the camera:
1. Remove the dome cover. Use the security L-wrench provided to unscrew the three captive
screws. Lift the cover o of the mounting base assembly. A safety cable is normally attached to
the dome and the base assembly.
2. (Optional) Insert a microSD card into the cad slot: You can install a card with up to 128GB of
storage.
microSD card slot
RESET button*
You can install a card with up to 128GB of storage. Push the card into the slot label side up until
it clicks into place. The card should slide into the slot smoothly.
3. Determine the best location for mounting the camera to the mounting surface. The mounting
surface should hold at least three times the weight of the camera.
4. Determine the best fasteners for mounting the camera to the mounting surface. The mounting
hardware provided is adequate for many surfaces.
5. Using the template provided or the camera mounting base as a template, mark the locations of
the holes for the mounting screws. Also mark the location of a hole for the camera drop cables
if needed.
6. Drill holes into the mounting surface as needed. Also, drill a hole for the drop cable, if needed.
7. Route extension cables from the power source and LAN switch (or LAN with PoE) to the
mounting location.
8. Connect the Ethernet extension cable and power extension cable to the camera drop cables:
a. Connect the Ethernet extension cable to the camera network drop cable. Protect the
connection from moisture and other contamination, if necessary. A Waterproof Ethernet
Fitting is provided. Installation instructions for the tting are included at the end of this
document.
Camera Ethernet switch or NVR
Network drop cable
from camera Network cable from
router or switch
Waterproof 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.
b. If the camera will not use power through the 12 Vdc drop cable, ensure that the plug
provided at the end of the cable is securely in place.
c. 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 below.
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.
9. Route the camera drop cable through the cable channel in the base, or through the hole in the
mounting surface, and the secure the camera to the mounting surface using appropriate screws.
Mounting
screws (3)
Mounting
surface
10. Apply power to the camera through the 12 Vdc power cable or PoE injector, as congured.
Step 2. 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 sub-nets. It will also list other Alibi compatible
devices on the LAN, and devices with the address 192.168.1.64 (an inactive Alibi device).
Step 3. 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.
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-NS2036VR camera is activated and congured for its network. The procedure
is similar for all other Alibi network cameras currently available.
1. Peruse 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.
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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 4. 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 5. 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.
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

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The Live View screen with the camera video image should appear.
Capture, Record, Zoom icons
Screen select tabs Logout buttonLive View image
Step 6. Adjust the camera for your surveillance target
1. While observing live Live View video from your camera (see above), grasp the gimbal on the sides
(see below), and then point the camera in the direction of your surveillance target.
Pan range:
0˚ ~ 355˚
Grasp
here
Grasp
here
2. Loosen the tilt lock screws (one on each side of the gimbal), and then adjust the tilt to set the
elevation of the video image. Tighten the tilt lock screws to hold the tilt position.
Tilt lock screw (2)
Grasp here
Grasp here
Tilt range:
0˚ ~ 75˚
3. Adjust the rotation, if necessary, to set the horizontal alignment of the video image.
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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
192.168.0.7.
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.
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Rotation range:
0˚ ~ 355˚
Grasp
here
Grasp
here
4. Reinstall the black liner, if necessary, and the dome cover.
5. Click the Setup tab, and then click the Image link in the left frame.
Adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Saturation and Sharpness of the image as follows.
—Image Adjustment submenu (see above): Adjust the Saturation, Hue, Brightness,
Contrast and Sharpness of the video 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.
6. Open the other submenus on this screen. Adjust the following as needed. Refer to the Camera
Firmware User Manual for your camera for additional information about parameter settings.
—Exposure Settings submenu: In this submenu, set the following for the best
performance:
Iris Mode: Select Auto or Manual. Some cameras may not oer both options.
Exposure Time: Value ranges from 1/3 to 1/100,000 s. The nominal value is 1/150.
Adjust it according to the lightening condition.
Gain: Set the gain to show the optimal brightness level.
—Switch Day and Night: Select either Auto-Switch, Scheduled-Switch, or
Triggered by Alarm Input.
If using Auto-Switch, open the Day/Night Switch submenu to select the
Sensitivity, Filtering Time, and Smart IR feature ON or OFF.
If using Scheduled Switch, set the Start Time and End Time of the switch, then
open the Day/Night Switch submenu to select the Smart IR feature ON or OFF.
Also, click the Common, Day and Night tabs to set the Saturation, Hue, Brightness,
Contrast and Sharpness for Day and for Night modes.
—Day/Night Switch submenu: You can set the Day/Night switch to Day, Night, Auto, or
Schedule. The option you select determines the submenu options.
Day or Night: These options both have one parameter: Smart IR.
Auto: If you select Auto switch, you can set the sensitivity (0 .. 7), ltering time and
Smart IR.
Schedule: Use Schedule to set that Start Time and End Time for the switch.
Smart IR is also selectable.
—Backlight Settings: Backlight settings include BLC Area (O, Up, Down Left Right
Center), the area to control, and WDR (Wide Dynamic Range) ON or OFF.
—White Balance: White Balance selection is used to correct colors in the image depending
on the lighting source. You can also set the white balance manually (MWB), using Automatic
White Balance (AWB1), and lock the white balance setting (Locked WB).
—Image Enhancement: Options in this submenu include Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) ON
or OFF. If ON, you can also adjust the level of noise reduction.
—Video Adjustment: Video Adjustment includes:
Mirror: Mirror adjustment enables you to ip the image (Up/Down), ip Left/Right
(reect or Center).
Rotate: Rotate rotates the image +90 degrees. Rotate and Mirror can be used to adjust
the image in any orientation.
Video Standard: Select 60 Hz for NTSC format.
Capture Mode: To make a complete use of the 16:9 aspect ratio, you can enable the
capture mode when you use the camera in a narrow view scene.
—Other: Options in this menu depend on the features of the camera.
Specications
Camera ALI-NS2036VR, ALI-NS2036VRB
Image Sensor: 6 MP, 1/2.4” Progressive Scan CMOS
Signal System: NTSC
Min. Illumination: Color: 0.008 Lux @ (F1.2, AGC ON),
0.014 Lux @ (F1.6, AGC ON)
Shutter time: 1/3 s to 1/100,000 s
Slow shutter: Supported
Len / Field of view 2.8 mm / horizontal FOV: 99°, vertical FOV: 61°, diagonal FOV: 128°
Aperture F1.6
Lens Mount: M12
Adjustment Range: Pan: 0° ~ 355°, tilt: 0° ~ 75°, rotate: 0° ~ 355°
Day& Night: IR cut lter
Wide Dynamic Range: 120 dB
Digital noise reduction: 3D DNR
Compression Standard
Video Compression
Main stream: H.265 / H.264
Sub stream: H.265 / H.264 / MJPEG
Third stream: H.265 / H.264
H.264 Type Main Prole / High Prole
H.264+ Main Prole supports
H.265 Type Main Prole
H.265+ Main Prole supports
Video bit rate: 32 Kbps ~ 16 Mbps
Image
Max. Image Resolution: 3072 × 2048
Main Stream*:
50 Hz: 20 fps (3072 × 2048, 3072 × 1728, 2944 × 1656), 25 fps (2560 × 1440, 1920 × 1080,
1280 × 720)
60 Hz: 20 fps (3072 × 2048, 3072 × 1728, 2944 × 1656), 30 fps (2560 × 1440, 1920 × 1080,
1280 × 720)
Sub Stream*: 50 Hz: 25 fps (640 × 480, 640 × 360, 320 × 240)
60 Hz: 30 fps (640 × 480, 640 × 360, 320 × 240)
Third Stream*: 50 Hz: 25 fps (1280 × 720, 640 × 360, 352 × 288)
60 Hz: 30 fps (1280 × 720, 640 × 360, 352 × 240)
Image Enhancement: BLC / 3D DNR / HLC
Image Settings: Rotate Mode, saturation, brightness, contrast, sharpness adjustable by client software or web
browser
Region of Interest (ROI): Supports 1 xed region for mainstream and sub stream separately
Day/Night Switch: Day / Night / Auto / Scheduled
Network
Network Storage Supports microSD / SDHC / SDXC card up to 128GB local storage, NAS (NFS, SMB / CIFS), ANR
Alarm Trigger Motion detection, tampering alarm, network disconnected, IP address conict, illegal login, HDD
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Camera ALI-NS2036VR, ALI-NS2036VRB
Protocols: TCP/IP, ICMP, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, RTP, RTSP, RTCP, PPPoE, NTP, UPnP, SMTP, SNMP,
IGMP, 802.1X, QoS, IPv6, UDP, Bonjour
General Functions One-key reset, anti-icker, three streams, heartbeat, mirror, password protection, privacy mask,
watermark, IP address ltering
System Compatibility: ONVIF (Prole S, Prole G), ISAPI
Simultaneous live views Up to 6 channels
User / Host Up to 32 users
3 levels: Administrator, Operator and User
Client Alibi Central Management Software (ACMS) v3.2, ACMS-XP
Web browser Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) v8+
Interface
Communication
Interface: 1 RJ45 10M/100M self-adaptive Ethernet interface
In-camera storage: Built-in microSD / SDHC / SDXC slot, up to 128GB
Smart Features
Behavior Analysis Line crossing detection, intrusion detection, unattended baggage detection, object removal
detection
Exception detection Scene change detection
Face detection Yes
General
Operating Conditions: -22 °F ~ 140 °F (-30 °C ~ 60 °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: 12 Vdc, 0.5 A, 6 W maximum
PoE (802.3af, 36 ~ 57 Vdc, class 3), 0.2 A ~ 0.1 A, max: 7.5 W
Weather Proof: IP67, IK10
IR range, frequency: Up to 120 ft, 850 nm
Material Camera body: metal, Bubble: plastic
Dimensions: Camera: Φ4.4” × 3.2” (Φ111 × 82.4 mm)
Package: 5.27” × 5.27” × 4.25” (134 × 134 × 108 mm)
Weight: Camera: 1.1 lb (500 g)
*NOTE: When the main stream resolution is 2944 × 1656 and above, maximum frame rate is 20 fps
for all streams.
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. If an RJ-45 connector is installed on the network cable, from
the router or switch, remove it.
3. 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.
4. Place the rubber basket onto the network cable above the lock
nut as shown.
5. Place the end cap onto the network cable above the rubber
gasket as shown. The ngered end must be toward the router
or switch.
6. Install an RJ-45 connector onto the network cable.
7. Plug the RJ-45 connector with the network cable into the
camera network drop cable.
8. 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.
9. Push the rubber gasket fully into the end of the network cable
end cap.
10. 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 switch
Fitting assembled
Waterproof 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