Araani FireCatcher User manual

FireCatcher Camera
ACAP software version: V4.00.01
Hardware part number: 8000004
INSTALLATION MANUAL

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Table of Contents
Safety and regulatory information............................................................................................. 3
Introduction.................................................................................................................................... 6
About this manual ............................................................................................................................................................... 6
Product Overview.......................................................................................................................... 6
Product description............................................................................................................................................................. 6
What's in the box ................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Product elements ................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Installing the FireCatcher Camera ............................................................................................. 9
Required tools...................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Power requirements............................................................................................................................................................ 9
Main power source requirement...........................................................................................................................................9
Standby power battery calculation.......................................................................................................................................9
Cabling.................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Camera positioning........................................................................................................................................................... 10
Site assessment.....................................................................................................................................................................10
Environmental requirements ...............................................................................................................................................10
Camera alignment / field of view........................................................................................................................................11
Installation instructions .................................................................................................................................................... 14
Bracket mounting instructions for wall-feed cabling ......................................................................................................14
Bracket mounting instructions for bottom-feed cabling................................................................................................14
Bracket mounting instructions with conduit box.............................................................................................................15
Camera body mounting instructions .................................................................................................................................16
Assigning an IP address with Axis device manager ......................................................................................................23
Viewing the camera stream .............................................................................................................................................25
Fine-tuning focus...............................................................................................................................................................26

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Safety and regulatory information
Definition of symbols
Hazard statements
Danger:
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in serious injury or death.
Warning:
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death.
Caution:
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, might result in moderate or minor injury.
Notice:
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, might result in property damage or in an
undesirable result or state.
Others
Information:
Indicates a shortcut or any other useful indication.
Attention:
Indicates an element which requires extra attention, not necessarily a hazard
Safety information
Attention:
Please read this document carefully before installing the FireCatcher Camera. Configuration and usage are described
in the FireCatcher Camera User Manual.
This document must be kept for future reference.
Before installation, check for eventual exterior damages. If the device presents exterior damages, do not install it and
contact your supplier.
Notice:
Do not remove any label from the device.
Avoid exposing the FireCatcher Camera to shocks or heavy pressure.
Do not install the product on unstable poles, brackets, surfaces or walls.
Use only applicable tools when installing the FireCatcher Camera. Using excessive force with power tools could cause
damage to the product.
Equipment modifications
This equipment must be installed and used in strict accordance with the instructions given in the user documentation.
This equipment contains no user-serviceable components. Unauthorized equipment changes or modifications will
invalidate all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals.
Do not attempt to repair the product yourself. Contact your supplier for service matters.
Disposal and recycling
When this product has reached the end of its useful life, dispose of it according to local laws and regulations. For
information about your nearest designated collection point, contact your local authority responsible for waste
disposal. In accordance with local legislation, penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste.

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This symbol means that the product shall not be disposed of together with household or commercial waste.
Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) is applicable in the European Union
member states. To prevent potential harm to human health and the environment, the product must be disposed of in
an approved and environmentally safe recycling process. For information about your nearest designated collection
point, contact your local authority responsible for waste disposal. Businesses should contact the product supplier for
information about how to dispose of this product correctly.
This product complies with the requirements of Directive 2011/65/EU and 2015/863 on the restriction of the use of
certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS).
This product uses a 3.0 V BR2032 lithium battery as the power supply for its internal real-time clock (RTC). Under
normal conditions this battery will last for a minimum of five years. Lithium coin cell 3.0 V batteries contain 1,2-
dimethoxyethane; ethylene glycol dimethyl ether (EGDME), CAS no. 110-71-4.
Liability
Every care has been taken in the preparation of this document. Please inform Araani NV of any inaccuracies or
omissions. Araani NV cannot be held responsible for damage caused by technical or typographical errors and
reserves the right to make changes to the product and manuals without prior notice. Araani NV makes no warranty
of any kind regarding the material contained within this document, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties
of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Araani NV shall not be liable nor responsible for incidental or
consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance or use of this material. This product is only
to be used for its intended purpose.
Copyright Notice
This document is copyright protected and is the property of Araani NV and may not be copied, reproduced, or
distributed in any way without the prior written consent of Araani NV.
©2015 Araani NV. Araani is a registered trademark of Araani NV. All other company names and products are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. We reserve the right to introduce modifications
without notice.
Trademark acknowledgements
AXIS COMMUNICATIONS and AXIS are registered trademarks or trademark applications of Axis AB in various
jurisdictions. All other company names and products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies.
Ethernet, Torx, Microsoft, Milestone, Genetec and WWW are registered trademarks of the respective holders.
This product complies with the applicable CE marking directives and harmonized standards:
•Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2014/30/EU.
•Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU.
•Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive 2011/65/EU and 2015/863, including any
amendments, updates or replacements.

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Contact and support
Should you require any technical assistance, please contact your Araani reseller. If your questions cannot be
answered immediately, your reseller will forward your queries through the appropriate channels to ensure a rapid
response.
If you are a reseller, please contact your direct contact person, or contact our support staff via [email protected].
Araani NV
Luipaardstraat 12
8500 Kortrijk (Belgium)
[email protected]
http://www.araani.com
[phone]

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Introduction
About this manual
This manual describes the installation of Araani’s FireCatcher Camera.
Please read this document carefully before installing the FireCatcher Camera.
The manual expects the reader to have some basic knowledge about electrical wiring and the use of cameras.
Please refer to the FireCatcher Camera User Manual for any information that is related to the configuration, usage,
testing and maintenance of the FireCatcher Camera.
Product Overview
Product description
FireCatcher Camera is a smart HDTV camera with video fire detection functionality inside. It will trigger an alarm if it
recognizes smoke or flames.
The FireCatcher Camera can be connected to the fire alarm control panel to generate audible and/or visual alarms if
smoke or flames are detected in the field of view. At the same time, the FireCatcher Camera can be connected via
the LAN to a Video Management System for visual monitoring and verification.
Built-in tamper detection, image quality control and activity monitoring contribute to a fail-safe and reliable detection.
What's in the box
The FireCatcher Camera package contains following items.
Quantity
Description
Image
1
FireCatcher Camera part number 8000004
with wall-mount bracket included.
1
RJ45 connector cap
1
2-pins power mating connector is pre-mounted inside the
camera on the power connector.
1
8-pins I/O connector is pre-mounted mounted inside the
camera on the interface board connector.
1
Screwdriver Torx
1
Spare cable seal + spare RS signal mating connector
Contact your supplier immediately if any parts are missing.

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Product elements
#
Name
Function
1
Window
Transparent window in front of lens. This part may require
regular cleaning to guarantee proper image quality.
2
Status LED
See table below.
3
Lens
Varifocal lens.
4
Focus ring
Turn to adjust focus.
5
Lock screw for focus ring
Fix after adjusting focus.
6
Zoom puller
Turn to adjust zoom.
7
Heater
Maintains unit temperature.
8
Camera unit
Contains all camera electronics.
9
Cable gasket M20 (x2)
IP 67 entry for the power/alarm cable and Ethernet cable.
10
Ethernet connector
Connect external network cable to this connector.
11
Audio out
Not used.
12
Audio in
Not used.
13
Heater connector
This connector is linked to the heater. Do not use or modify this
connection.
14
Housing power input connector
Connect external power wires from the power/alarm cable to
this connector.
1
3
7
14
15
16
17
18
8
4
6
5
10
11
12
13
9
2

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Housing power output connector
This connector is linked to the interface board power input. Do
not use or modify this connection.
16
Interface board
Interface board and alarm outputs.
17
Interface bord I/O connector
Connect external alarm wires from the power/alarm cable to
this connector.
18
Interface board power + RS485
connector
This connector is linked to the housing power output and to the
camera serial communications and power input. Do not use or
modify this connection.
Status LED behavior
Status LED
Indication
Unlit
Connection and normal operation.
Green
Steady green for 10 seconds for normal operation after startup completed.
Amber
Steady during startup. Flashes during firmware upgrade or reset to factory default.
Amber / Red
Flashes amber/red if network connection is unavailable or lost.
Red
Firmware upgrade failure.

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Installing the FireCatcher Camera
Required tools
Torx tools for opening and assembling the camera are included with the FireCatcher Camera.
Additional tools and materials may be required.
•Generic electrical tools:
oWire cutter
oWire stripper
oStandard & Philips screwdrivers
•For fixing the wall mount bracket to the wall:
o4 x Screw (max 9 mm), washers and wall plugs
oDrill
oSpirit level
Power requirements
MAIN POWER SOURCE REQUIREMENT
The FireCatcher Camera has a maximum power consumption Pmax = 10,7 W, corresponding with a current Imax = 0,45
A at 24V.
Notice: Do not use Power over Ethernet to feed the FireCatcher Camera.
STANDBY POWER BATTERY CALCULATION
Calculation method: EN54-4:1998 (Fire detection and fire alarm systems —Part 4: Power supply equipment) defines
the need for standby power supply with rechargeable battery of a fire detection system. EN54-14 (Fire detection and
fire alarm systems —Part 14: Guidelines for planning, design, installation, commissioning, use and maintenance)
recommends a battery standby capacity of 24 hours for continuously monitored systems and 72 hours for non-
continuously monitored systems. BS 5839-1:2017( Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings —Part 1: Code
of practice for system design, installation, commissioning and maintenance) further introduces an ageing factor of
1,25 that allows for a battery degradation of 5% over 4 years. The standby time can be reduced to 6 hours for certain
categories if an emergency generator is present.
The FireCatcher Camera has a maximum power consumption Pmax = 10,7 W, corresponding with a current Imax = 0,45
A at 24V. This results in a required battery capacity per camera as follows.
Standby time (hours)
6
24
72
Battery capacity (Ah)
3,4
14
40
Cabling
The FireCatcher Camera supports 2 entry cables:
•Combined power + alarm cable: FireCatcher Camera supports the use of conventional multi-core fire
alarm cable e.g. DIN VDE 0815 telecommunications cable.
•Ethernet cable: standard 8-wire Ethernet cable. Araani recommends using a shielded network cable
(STP) of category CAT5e or higher.
The camera cable gaskets support cables with outer diameter between 4 and 9 mm (0,19 - 0,35 inch).

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The power and alarm connectors support stranded and solid wires with diameter up to maximum 1,5 mm².
The required number of conductors for the power + alarm cable depends on the type of connection to the fire control
panel.
•One conductor pair is required for power.
•Alarm and Fault signals. In most cases, each require a pair of conductors. Some I/O modules allow to
combine these signals on a single pair of wires through the use of termination resistors. Consult your Fire
Alarm Control Panel documentation to verify what is supported.
•Optionally one pair of conductors for additional signals that can be used on your Fire Alarm Control Panel.
e.g. separate smoke and flame alarm or supervisory signal.
For installations that are connected to the fire alarm control panel, the power/alarm cabling should be compliant to
local fire regulations e.g. fire-resistant or enhanced fire-resisting cable class, local codes of practice, colour codes,
etc. and compliant with the fire control equipment manufacturer specifications or guidelines. Regulatory
requirements and manufacturer guidelines supersede any further information. Refer to the related standards and
documentation for details.
The power drop at the FireCatcher Camera should not exceed 10%. With a supply voltage of 24VDC and a maximum
power consumption Pmax = 10,7 W, this limits the length of copper wire at an ambient temperature of 20°C to these
values:
Wire conductor gauge
0,75 mm²
18 AWG
1 mm
17 AWG
1,5 mm²
16 AWG
Maximum cable length
(Ah)
100 m
140 m
210 m
Camera positioning
SITE ASSESSMENT
To maximize protection, it is recommended to perform a site survey before installing the FireCatcher Camera. This
allows you to identify risk areas and take those into account when positioning new cameras.
•Define the hot spots:
What is the type of risk? Can the fire start at any location in the field of view or is there a specific risk related to
machinery or a critical part in the scene?
•For smoke detection, estimate the smoke flow:
Estimate where smoke may flow in case of an incident. Based on this estimation, preferably select a camera
position that will visualize the smoke in the fastest and largest way. Focus on where the smoke will flow, rather
than the risk area.
Will smoke ascend to the ceiling or will there be stratification?
Will smoke be dispersed over the whole area by ventilation or forced air flow?
•System redundancy:
To guarantee full coverage on very large areas, multiple cameras will be needed. To avoid blind spots, make
sure the field of views of the cameras overlap with a minimum of 20%.
ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
The sensitivity and performance of the FireCatcher Camera system is impacted partially by the environment it is
operating in. Consider these basic guidelines with each installation for optimal performance:
Light:
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As a general guideline, smoke detection requires an illuminance of at least 5 lux.
Flame detection does not require light (= 0 lux). It can operate in a completely dark environment.
Dark / bright spots:
Avoid the combination of very dark and extremely bright spots in the field of view. This will stress the dynamic range
of the camera and make the image quality unstable, resulting in an overall darker image.
For indoor cameras:
•Do not point the camera to exterior windows or portals.
•Avoid the presence of direct light sources in the field of view. If this cannot be avoided, adjust the detection
zone to mask these areas out.
For outdoor cameras:
•Avoid east or west orientation, where the sun gets low and potentially may blind the camera.
•Avoid having horizon in the field of view of the camera at all.
Contrast:
There should be sufficient contrast in the field of view. Do not point the camera to white walls or large areas without
contrast.
Sun:
Avoid direct sunlight or bright reflections of the sun falling straight into the lens.
False triggers:
Avoid sources of dust, damp, or smoke (e.g., from operating machines) in the field of view during normal operation.
These could lead to recurring false detections.
Outdoor:
Outdoor conditions are more susceptible to false alarms. For outdoor applications, try to control and stabilize
environmental conditions as much as possible e.g., protecting the scene from varying weather conditions, apply
stable lighting conditions, apply or extend a weather shield extension, etc.
To further optimize the detection or to avoid false triggering of alarms e.g., due to very dynamic or badly illuminated
zones in the field of view, the detection can be restricted to certain zones in the field of view. These zones can be
drawn in the app configuration screen in the browser itself. Refer to the user manual on how to configure detection
zones.
By default, the detection area is the whole field of view. If detection zones are defined, this will override the default
and detection will only occur only in the defined zones.
Adjust the sensitivity parameters of FireCatcher Camera if problems persist.
CAMERA ALIGNMENT / FIELD OF VIEW
Based on the site assessment, preferably select a camera position that maximizes the visualization of potential
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•With default settings, the FireCatcher Camera algorithm will trigger alarm when smoke covers
approximately 3 % of the field of view during 5 seconds at the same location in the field of view.
•With default settings, the FireCatcher Camera algorithm will trigger alarm when the flame size
exceeds 0,04% of the field of view and the flame is detected for at least 20 seconds at the same
location in the field of view.
For a camera with 1920 x 1080 resolution, 3 % is a zone of 249 x 249 pixels and 0,04% is a zone of 28 x 28 pixels.
As a result: the smaller the field of view, the higher the sensitivity; and the further away from the camera, the lower
the sensitivity.
The minimum required coverage for smoke to be detected depends on the “smoke alarm minimum coverage” setting.
The minimum required size for a flame to be detected depends on the “minimum flame size” setting. Refer to the
FireCatcher Camera user manual for more information on configuring the detection sensitivity.
Below is a graphical representation of smoke and flame detection threshold for some common coverage settings on
a 1920 x 1080 image, assuming a 1:2 aspect ratio of smoke clouds.
Also consider the environmental requirements described above when positioning the camera. In large areas, you may
consider providing redundant coverage by adjacent cameras.

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Cameras can be either wall- or pole mounted with a horizontal field of view or ceiling mounted with a more vertical
field of view. The vertical view could be interesting in heigh spaces, depending on the nature of the space:
Information: Axisprovides a lens calculator tool on their website that assists in determining the field of view,
based on lens type and focal length, mounting height, and distance in the scene. To use this tool for the FireCatcher
Camera , select "P1375" as camera type, "included" as lens and "1920 x 1080" as resolution. See
https://www.axis.com/support/tools/find-and-compare-products/lens-calculator

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Installation instructions
There are 3 options to mount the camera, related to the possibilities of cable routing:
•Routing cables through the wall, through the mounting bracket to the camera body = wall-feed cabling.
•Routing cables from the bottom into the mounting bracket, through the mounting bracket to the camera
body. This requires drilling a cable feed hole through a pre-stamped location on the mounting bracket =
bottom-feed cabling.
•Routing cables from side or bottom through a conduit box (not included), into the camera bracket to the
camera body.
BRACKET MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR WALL-FEED CABLING
Follow the steps below to install the FireCatcher Camera.
1 Mount the bracket
Fix the wall mount bracket against the wall by means
of 4 screws and wall plugs, leading the
power/outputs cable and the Ethernet cable through
the bracket.
Leave approximately 30 cm of cable above the
bracket for ease of handling.
The Ethernet RJ45 connector can be assembled
before or after leading the Ethernet cable through the
bracket.
The power and alarm connectors need to be attached
after leading the cable through the bracket. See
further for connection instructions.
Proceed with camera body mounting.
BRACKET MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR BOTTOM-FEED CABLING
1 Drill cable feed hole
Drill a hole in the bottom of the bracket, large enough
to fit your wiring.
Do not forget to seal the hole with silicone after
guiding the wires through, at the end of the installation.

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2 Route cable
Guide the cables through the hole in the bottom of the
bracket, through the bracket.
Leave at least 30 cm of wire for connection.
Proceed with camera body mounting.
BRACKET MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS WITH CONDUIT BOX
Another way to feed the cables to the FireCatcher Camera without going through the mounting surface can be
accomplished by using the Axis TQ1601-E conduit back box. The cables can be guided sideways in any direction
through this box as illustrated below. The FireCatcher Camera is then further mounted on top of the conduit back box
as described in the case with wall-feed cabling.
The conduit box can be purchased from your supplier as "Axis TQ1601-E conduit back box". See
https://www.axis.com/products/axis-tq1601-e-conduit-back-box for more information on this product.
1 Mount the conduit box
Mount the conduit back box to the wall as illustrated.
Make sure the box is mounted horizontally by using a
spirit level.
2 Route cabling and attach the mounting bracket
Guide the cables through the mounting bracket and fix
the bracket on top of the conduit box, using the
included Torx screws.

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Proceed with camera body mounting.
CAMERA BODY MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
1 Open the camera body
Open the FireCatcher Camera by removing 4 Torx
screws from the bottom.
2 Open cable sealing
Pull the two tabs from cable gaskets to lead
the cables inside.
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2

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3 Route cable and fix camera body
Lead the cables through the cable gaskets into the
camera.
Use the RJ45 cap as indicated if you need to enter
the Ethernet cable with connector pre-attached.
Make sure the cables are properly fitted through the
gasket to avoid intrusion of water or moisture.
Fix the bottom to the wall mount bracket (torque 2
Nm).

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4 Connect Ethernet
Insert the Ethernet cable in the corresponding RJ45
Ethernet connector on the back of the camera unit.

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5 Connect power and alarm wires
Strip the outer isolation of the power/alarm cable for
about 15 cm.
Separate the 2 power wires from the alarm wires.
Attach the 2-pins power mating connector to the
power wires and fit it to the power connector of the
camera housing .
Attach the alarm wires from the power/alarm cable
to the 8-pins mating connector of the interface board.
Consult the connection diagram on the left for
identification. Connector labels correspond to
outputs as follows:
ALM = Output 1, default configuration = alarm
(configurable) (Normally Open)
PRE = Output 2, default not used (configurable)
(Normally Open)
FLT = Output 3, fixed fault (Normally Closed)
DIS = reserved for future use
Consult the manual of your fire alarm control panel to
determine the appropriate wiring. This may involve
the use of resistors to combine alarm, fault and other
signals.
Attach the 8-pin I/O connector to the interface board.
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6 Align the camera
Align the FireCatcher Camera to the centre of the
scene before fixing it to the bracket.
Fix the bracket using Torx T30 bit.
Attention: Pay attention not to apply excessive
force. Do not use any automatic gear in order to avoid
damaging it by excessive force.
Refer to Viewing the camera stream on how to
connect to the camera and see live video.