Avigilon 12W-H3-4MH-DC1 User manual

Installation Guide
Avigilon™ HD Multisensor Dome Camera Models:
12W-H3-4MH-DC1 and 9W-H3-3MH-DC1

Important Safety Information
This manual provides installation and operation information and precautions for the use of this camera. Incorrect
installation could cause an unexpected fault. Before installing this equipment read this manual carefully. Please
provide this manual to the owner of the equipment for future use.
The Warning symbol indicates the presence of dangerous voltage within and outside the product
enclosure that may constitute a risk of electric shock, serious injury or death to persons if proper
precautions are not followed.
The Caution symbol alerts the user to the presence of hazards that may cause minor or moderate injury
to persons, damage to property or damage to the product itself if proper precautions are not followed.
WARNING — Failure to observe the following instructions may result in severe injury or death.
lInstallation must be performed by qualified personnel only, and must conform to all local codes.
lThis product is intended to be supplied by a UL Listed Power Unit marked “Class 2” or “LPS” or “Limited
Power Source” with output rated 24 VAC +/- 10%, 19 VA min.; 24 VDC +/- 10%, 13W min. or Power over
Ethernet (PoE) Plus IEEE802.3at Type 2 compliant Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) rated 44-57 VDC, 13W
min.
lAny external power supply connected to this product may only be connected to another Avigilon product
of the same model series. External power connections must be properly insulated.
lDo not connect directly to mains power for any reason.
CAUTION — Failure to observe the following instructions may result in injury or damage to the camera.
lDo not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other sources of heat.
lDo not subject the cables to excessive stress, heavy loads or pinching.
lDo not open or disassemble the device. There are no user serviceable parts.
lRefer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing may be required when the device has been damaged
(such as from a liquid spill or fallen objects), has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
lDo not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning the device body.
lUse only accessories recommended by Avigilon.
Regulatory Notices
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, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
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This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
lReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
lIncrease the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
lConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
lConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Avigilon Corporation or parties
authorized by Avigilon Corporation could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Disposal and Recycling Information
When this product has reached the end of its useful life, please dispose of it according to your local
environmental laws and guidelines.
Risk of fire, explosion, and burns. Do not disassemble, crush, heat above 100 °C (212 °F), or incinerate.
European Union:
This symbol means that according to local laws and regulations your product should be disposed of separately
from household waste. When this product reaches its end of life, take it to a collection point designated by local
authorities. Some collection points accept products for free. The separate collection and recycling of your
product at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner
that protects human health and the environment.
Legal Notices
©2015,Avigilon Corporation. All rights reserved. AVIGILON, the AVIGILON logo, and AVIGILON CONTROL
CENTER are trademarks of Avigilon Corporation. Other product names mentioned herein may be the
trademarks of their respective owners. The absence of the symbols ™ and ® in proximity to each trademark in this
product or its packaging is not a disclaimer of ownership of the related trademark. Unless expressly granted in
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writing, no license is granted with respect to any copyright, industrial design, trademark, patent or other
intellectual property rights of Avigilon Corporation or its licensors.20150820
Disclaimer
This document has been compiled and published covering the latest product descriptions and specifications.
The contents of this document and the specifications of the products discussed herein are subject to change
without notice. Neither Avigilon Corporation nor any of its affiliated companies guarantees the completeness or
accuracy of the information contained in this document and is not responsible for your use of, or reliance on, the
information. Avigilon Corporation shall not be responsible for any losses or damages (including consequential
damages) caused by reliance on the information presented herein.
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http://www.avigilon.com
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Table of Contents
Overview 1
Front View 1
Side View 2
Installation 4
Camera Package Contents 4
Installation Steps 4
Preparing the Camera for Installation 4
(Optional) Cutting the Mounting Hole 6
(Optional) Configuring Onboard Storage 6
(Optional) Attaching the Back Panel 7
Connecting Cables 8
Assigning an IP Address 8
Accessing the Live VideoStream 9
Mounting the Dome Camera 9
Aiming the Dome Camera 10
Installing the Dome Cover 12
For More Information 12
Cable Connections 13
Connecting External Power 13
Connecting to External Devices 13
Connecting to Microphone and Speakers 14
LED Indicators 16
Resetting to Factory Default Settings 17
Setting the IP Address Using the ARP/Ping Method 18
Cleaning 19
Dome Bubble 19
Body 19
Specifications 20
Limited Warranty & Technical Support 22
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Overview
Front View
1. Configuration Ethernet Port
A secondary Ethernet port for configuring the camera. Does not accept PoE.
2. Link LED
Indicates if there is an active connection in the Ethernet port.
3. Connection Status LED
Provides information about device operation. For more information, see LED Indicators on page 16
4. SD Card Slot
Accepts an SD card for onboard storage.
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5. Serial Number Tag
Product serial number and part number label.
Side View
1. Ethernet Port
Accepts an Ethernet connection to a network. Server communication and image data transmission occurs
over this connection. Also receives power when it is connected to a network that provides Power over
Ethernet.
2. Power Connector Block
Accepts a terminal block with either an AC or DC power connection. DC input can be either polarity. Only
required when Power over Ethernet is not available.
3. Audio I/O Connector
Accepts a mini-jack connector (3.5 mm).
4. I/O Connector Block
Provides connections to external input/output devices.
5. Cover Release Tab
Allows you to release and remove the dome cover.
2Side View

6. Clamps
Three spring loaded locking mechanisms that secure the camera to the mounting surface.
7. Lanyard Anchor
Safety lanyards can attach to anchors at the top of each clamp to help prevent the camera from falling.
Side View 3

Installation
Camera Package Contents
Ensure the package contains the following:
lAvigilon™ HDMultisensor Dome Camera
lBack panel
lPhillips screw driver
lMounting template sticker
lTerminal block
lI/O connector block
Installation Steps
Complete the following steps to install the device:
Preparing the Camera for Installation 4
(Optional) Cutting the Mounting Hole 6
(Optional) Configuring Onboard Storage 6
(Optional) Attaching the Back Panel 7
Connecting Cables 8
Assigning an IP Address 8
Accessing the Live VideoStream 9
Mounting the Dome Camera 9
Aiming the Dome Camera 10
Installing the Dome Cover 12
Preparing the Camera for Installation
NOTE: Be careful not to scratch the dome bubble.
4Installation

1. Place the camera on a flat surface with the dome facing up.
2. Press the cover release tab and twist the dome cover until it is released from the base.
The dome cover can only move in one direction.
3. Remove the protective material inside the dome cover.
4. Using the provided screw driver, push each of the clamps into the dome camera until the spring is fully
compressed, then turn the clamp into the ready position.
Preparing the Camera for Installation 5

Figure 1: Setting the clamp into ready position.
(Optional) Cutting the Mounting Hole
This procedure is not required if you are planning to install the camera with a metal ceiling panel.
1. Use the mounting template to cut a hole in the mounting surface.
2. Remove the mounting template and pull the required cables through the mounting hole.
(Optional) Configuring Onboard Storage
To use the camera’s onboard storage feature, you must insert an SD card into the SD card slot.
It is recommended that the SD card have a capacity of 8GB or more, and a write speed of class 6 or better. If the
SD card does not meet the recommended capacity or write speed, the performance of the onboard storage
may suffer and result in the loss of frames or footage.
1. Loosen the screws that secure the camera module to the base.
2. Lift the camera module out of the base until the SD card slot is exposed. The camera module will only lift
up about 2cm or about 1" off the base because it is anchored behind the camera module. Do not pull too
hard.
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3. Insert an SD card into the camera.
CAUTION — Do not force the SD card into the camera or you may damage the card and the
camera. The SD card can only be inserted in the orientation shown on the camera.
4. Push the camera module back into the base and tighten the screws
5. Access the camera’s web interface to enable the onboard storage feature.For more information, see the
Avigilon High Definition H.264 Camera Web Interface User Guide.
(Optional) Attaching the Back Panel
If you are installing the dome camera into a plenum space, install the back panel.
1. Attach a conduit connector to the cable entry hole on the back panel. Install the conduit and its fitting as
instructed by the manufacturer.
(Optional) Attaching the Back Panel 7

2. Pull the required cables through the conduit, then through the cable entry hole in the back panel.
3. After you make the cable connections, screw the back panel into place.
Connecting Cables
Refer to the diagrams in the Overview section for the location of the different connectors.
To connect the cables required for proper operation, complete the following:
1. If external input or output devices are part of the installation (for example: door contacts,relays, etc),
connect the devices to the I/O Terminals.
2. If an external microphone or speaker is required, connect the devices to the audio connector.
3. Connect power using one of the following methods:
lPower over Ethernet (PoE) Class 3 — Connect a PoE compliant injector or switch to the Ethernet
network cable.
lExternal Power — Connect an external “Class 2” or “LPS” or “Limited Power Source” with output
rated 24 V AC +/- 10%, 19VA minimum or 24 V DC +/- 10%, 13W minimum.
4. Connect a network cable to the Ethernet Port (RJ-45 connector).
The Link LED will turn on once a network link has been established.
5. Check that the Connection Status LED indicates the correct state. For more information, see LED
Indicators on page 16.
Assigning an IP Address
The camera automatically obtains an IP address when it is connected to a network.
8Connecting Cables

NOTE: If the camera cannot obtain an IP address from a DHCP server, it will use Zero Configuration Networking
(Zeroconf) to choose an IP address. When set using Zeroconf, the IP address is in the 169.254.0.0/16 subnet.
The IP address settings can be changed using one of the following methods:
lCamera's web browser interface: http://<camera IP address>/
lARP/Ping method. For more information, see Setting the IP Address Using the ARP/Ping Method on page
18
lNetwork Video Management software application (for example, Avigilon™ Control Center).
NOTE: The default camera username is admin and the default password is admin.
Accessing the Live VideoStream
Live video stream can be viewed using one of the following methods:
lWeb browser interface: http://<IP address>/
lNetwork Video Management software application (for example, the Avigilon Control Center software).
NOTE: The default camera username is admin and the default camera password is admin.
Mounting the Dome Camera
After the cable connections have been made, mount the dome camera.
1. (Recommended) Attach a safety lanyard from the mounting surface to each of the lanyard anchors to help
prevent the camera from falling.
2. Push the dome camera into the mounting hole.
Accessing the Live VideoStream 9

3. Use the provided screw driver and release the clamps to secure the camera into place.
Aiming the Dome Camera
1. (Optional) To help you aim the dome camera, you can connect an Ethernet cable to the Configuration
Ethernet Port.
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Be aware that while the Configuration Ethernet Port is in use, the primary Ethernet port will only be used
for PoE.
Important: While the Configuration Ethernet Port is in use, the camera will only stream video and accept
commands from the Configuration Ethernet Port. Also, the Indicator LEDs will only show the connection
status for this Ethernet port.
Aiming the Dome Camera 11

2. To aim the camera, adjust each of the available camera heads as required:
a. Press the rail release tab to move the camera head side to side.
b. Loosen the tilt lock screws to tilt each camera head up and down. Lock the screws when the
camera is tilted in the correct angle.
c. Rotate the azimuth control ring to set the image in the correct rotation.
3. In the camera web browser interface, adjust the camera’s Image and Display settings to achieve the
desired zoom position.
Installing the Dome Cover
1. Align the notches on the dome cover with the release tab on the base. The dome cover should be flush
against the camera base.
2. Slide the dome cover clockwise until it locks into place.
NOTE: Be careful not to scratch the dome bubble.
For More Information
Additional information about setting up and using the device is available in the following guides:
lAvigilon™ Control Center Client User Guide
lAvigilon™ High Definition H.264 Web Interface User Guide
The manuals are available on the Avigilon website: http://avigilon.com/support-and-downloads
12 Installing the Dome Cover

Cable Connections
Connecting External Power
NOTE: Do not perform this procedure if Power over Ethernet (POE) is used.
If PoE is not available, the device needs to be powered through the removable power connector block. Refer to
the diagrams in this guide for the location of the power connector block.
The device can be powered from 12 V DC or 24 V AC. The power consumption information is listed in the
product specifications.
To connect power to the power connector block, complete the following steps:
1. Remove the power connector block from the device.
2. Remove the insulation from ¼” (6mm) of the power wires. Do not nick or damage the wires.
3. Insert the two power wires into the two terminals on the power connector block. The connection can be
made with either polarity.
Use a small slotted (5/64” or 2mm blade width) screwdriver to loosen and tighten the terminals.
4. Attach the power connector block back into the receptacle on the device.
WARNING — This product is intended to be supplied by a UL Listed Power Unit marked “Class 2” or
“LPS” or “Limited Power Source” with output rated 24 V AC +/- 10%, 19 VA min. or 24 V DC +/- 10%, 13 W
min.
Connecting to External Devices
External devices are connected to the device through the I/O terminal. The pinout for the I/O terminal is shown in
the following diagram:
Cable Connections 13

1. Ground
2. Input — To activate, connect the Input to the Ground pin. To deactivate, leave disconnected or apply
between 3-15 V.
3. Output — When active, Output is internally connected with the Ground pin. Circuit is open when inactive.
Maximum load is 25 VDC, 120 mA.
4. * — Relay
5. ** — Switch
Not connected – position 4,5 and 6.
Connecting to Microphone and Speakers
The camera can be connected to an external microphone and speaker through the audio connector. The
connector is a mini-jack (3.5 mm), and the pinout for it is shown in the following diagram.
NOTE: The camera only supports line level mono audio input.
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1. Audio IN
2. Audio OUT
3. GND
4. GND
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