Please check the package containing the following items listed below.
The dimensions of the camera are shown below.
Network Camera
Power Terminal Block
(vary depending on the camera model)
Power adapter
Quick Guide
1.2 Package Contents
1.3 Dimensions
75.2
58.99
183.48
195.33
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75.2
58.99
165.00
177.00
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CI-218 & CI-430
CI-303
This guide is for quick installing and connecting the CI-218 Network Camera. For more details,
please refer to the User’s Manual.
No. Connector Definition
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
* Do NOT connect external power supply to the alarm I/O connector of the camera.
Please follow the instructions below for cable connections.
Power Connection
Please use a DC 12V / AC 24V power adaptor and plug it to the power connector of camera
and the power outlet. Alternatively, users can use an Ethernet cable and connect it to the
RJ-45 connector of the camera and a Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) switch.
Ethernet Cable Connection
Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 connector of the camera, and plug the
other end of the cable to the network switch or PC.
A client program will be automatically installed to the PC when connecting to the camera.
Before logging in to the camera, please ensure downloading the ActiveX control is allowed by
either changing the ActiveX controls and plug-ins or setting Internet’s security level to
default. For further details, please refer to the User’s Manual.
NOTE : To purchase power adaptor, please contact the camera manufacturer for further
information.
NOTE : If PoE is used, make sure PSE is in use in the network.
NOTE : In some cases, Ethernet crossover cable might be needed when connecting the
camera directly to the PC.
NOTE : It is not recommended to record with the microSD card for 24/7 continuously, as it
may not be able to support long term continuous data read/write. Please contact
the manufacturer of the microSD card for information regarding the reliability and
the life expectancy.
Audio I/O
Power LED
Default Button
RJ-45
Network LEDs
Alarm I/O *
BNC Connector
microSD Card Slot
Power
(DC 12V / AC 24V)
Two-way audio transmission
For power connection indication (green light)
Press the button with a proper tool for at least 20 seconds
to restore the system.
For network and PoE connections
For network connection and activity indication
Alarm Out +
Alarm Out –
Alarm In +
GND
D –
D +
Alarm In –
–
1
2
3
5
6
7
4
For analogue video output
Insert the microSD card into the card slot to store videos
and snapshots. Do not remove the microSD card when the
camera is powered on.
+DC 12V
DC 12V Reserved
DC 12V GND
AC 24V 1
AC 24V GND
AC 24V 2
1
4
6
3
2
5
7
8
9
Camera’s Connectors
Camera Cabling
Before Login to the Camera
NOTE : Check the status of the link indicator and the activity indicator LEDs. If the LEDs
are unlit, please check the LAN connection.
Green Link Light indicates good network connection.
Orange Activity Light flashes for network activity indication.
NOTE : The ITE is to be connected only to PoE networks without routing to the outside
plant or equivalent description.
Step 1 : Start the Internet Explorer (IE).
Step 2 : Select <Tools> from the main menu
of the browser. Then click on
<Internet Options>.
Step 3 : Click on the <Security> tab and
select<Internet>, and click on
<Custom level> to change ActiveX
settings.
Step 4 : Set “ActiveX controls and plug-ins”
items to<Prompt> or <Enable>.
ActiveX Controls and Plug-ins Settings
Step 1 : Start the Internet Explorer (IE).
Step 2 : Select <Tools> from the main menu
of the browser.Then click on
<Internet Options>.
Step 3 : Click on the <Security> tab and
select<Internet>.
Step 4 : Down the page, click <Default Level>
and click on <OK> to confirm the
setting. Close the browser window,
and open a new one later for
accessing the camera.
Internet Security Level
