Avonic AV-CM41-VCUC User manual

USER MANUAL
Video Conference Camera USB2.0 Black
AV-CM41-VCUC
www.avonic.com • © July 2022 • Version 1.1

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The information contained in this Manual is subject to change without notice.
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IP Rating
The IP Rating (ingress protection) for this Product is IP30. This means that the Product has an intrusion protection
against solid objects over 2.5mm, e.g. tools & wires and has no moisture protection.
CE Marking
The Product has a CE Marking. The CE labels are placed at the bottom of the Product and on the packaging.
See the respective figures below:
Figure 1: CE Marking (Product)
Figure 2: CE Marking (Packaging)
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EU DACLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Table 1: EC Declaration of Conformity
1. Models No: AV-CM41-VCUC-B
2. Brand Name: Avonic
3. Product Name: Video Conference Camera 12x USB2.0 Black
4. Manufacturer: Avonic
Exportweg 11a
2645ED Delfgauw
The Netherlands
3. This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer
4. The object of the declaration described in point 1 is in conformity with the EMC2014/30/EU
Standards EN 55032: 2015
EN 61000-3-2: 2014
EN 61000-3-3: 2013
EN 55024: 2010+A1: 2015
6. Signed for and on behalf of Avonic:
Delfgauw, 6th of May 2020
Martijn van Bodegom,
Product Manager
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Liability
Avonic will NOT be held responsible for any damage or injury caused by unqualified persons carrying out these
tasks, or by not following the instructions in this Manual.
Intended Use and Non-Intended Use
Installation
The following applies to the installation of the camera:
• The installation activities described in this Manual should ONLY be executed by experienced technicians.
• The installation activities should NOT be executed by minors, mentally disabled persons or other persons not
qualified to perform these tasks.
Operation
The following applies to the operation of the camera:
• The operational activities described in this Manual should ONLY be executed by people with enough
technical knowledge to perform the activities in a safe manner.
• This Product is specifically developed for video conferencing / streaming via internet by companies,
institutes and universities. It is NOT meant for private use in the residential area.
• This Product should ONLY be used indoors.
• This Product is NOT a medical device and should NOT be used as a substitute for professional medical
judgment. It is NOT designed or intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the
cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of any condition or disease. Please consult your healthcare
provider prior to making any decisions related to your health.
Important Precautions
This Product is NOT intended for use where failure of the device could lead to death, personal injury, or
severe environmental damage.
Be sure that you have COMPLETELY READ and UNDERSTOOD ALL information in this Manual before
unpacking, installing and using this Product. Keep the Manual in a safe place for future reference or
download it from www.avonic.com.
Failure to follow the SAFETY NOTES as described in this chapter could result in fire, electric shock, injury, or
damage to this Product or other property.
Power this Product ONLY with the included cable and power adapter. Other adapters may not meet
applicable safety standards, and could pose a risk of death or injury when connected.
Symbols Used in This Manual
Symbol Meaning Description
Danger Not following the instructions associated with this symbol may lead to
personal injury and / or serious damage to the Product.
Electrical Shock Not following the instructions associated with this symbol may lead to life-
threatening situations and / or serious damage to the Product.
Important The information associated with this symbol requires special attention.
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Symbol Meaning Description
Information The information associated with symbol refers to a general remark or a
reference to other documentation.
Instruction This symbol refers to one or more user instructions.
Recycling Specific parts of the Product can be re-used.
Acronyms
The following acronyms are used in this Manual:
AAE Aperture Auto Exposure
AWB Aperture White Balance
BLC Black Light Control
CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor
DRC Dynamic Range Compression
EV Exposure Value
HD High Definition
HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface
IP Internet Protocol
MJPEG Motion-JPEG
NR Noise Reduction
OSD On-Screen Display
PoE Power over Ethernet
PTZ Pan / Tilt / Zoom
RTMP Real-Time Messaging Protocol
RTSP Real-Time Streaming Protocol
SAE Shutter Auto Exposure
SDI Serial Digital Interface
SKU Stock Keeping Unit
SNR Signal to Noise Ratio
SRT Secure Reliable Transport
UDP User Datagram Protocol
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Contents
DISCLAIMER, CONTACT, IP RATING, CE MARKING............................................................................ ii
EU DACLARATION OF CONFORMITY.................................................................................................. iii
IMPORTANT INFORMATION..................................................................................................................iv
Liability......................................................................................................................................... iv
Intended Use and Non-Intended Use..................................................................................... iv
Installation......................................................................................................................... iv
Operation..........................................................................................................................iv
Important Precautions..................................................................................................... iv
Symbols Used in This Manual....................................................................................................iv
Acronyms.....................................................................................................................................v
INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................................9
Purpose of This Manual..............................................................................................................9
Target Audience.........................................................................................................................9
Document Structure...................................................................................................................9
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS......................................................................................................................... 10
Intended Use.............................................................................................................................10
Important Precautions....................................................................................................10
Handling...........................................................................................................................10
Mounting..........................................................................................................................10
Ventilation........................................................................................................................10
Repair............................................................................................................................... 11
Power and Adapter....................................................................................................... 11
Atmospheric Conditions.................................................................................................11
PRODUCT OVERVIEW......................................................................................................................... 12
UNPACKING.........................................................................................................................................13
Package Contents................................................................................................................... 13
Handling Precautions............................................................................................................... 13
Unpacking the Camera.......................................................................................................... 14
Return Procedure..................................................................................................................... 14
MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION.........................................................................................................15
Mounting on Wall or Ceiling................................................................................................... 15
Connecting the Components to the Camera..................................................................... 16
Connecting a Controller to a Camera................................................................................. 16
Connecting via USB....................................................................................................... 16
Serial Connecting via RS-232 or RS-485........................................................................17
Connecting via LAN.......................................................................................................18
OPERATION.......................................................................................................................................... 19
Using the Remote Control....................................................................................................... 19
a. Power...........................................................................................................................19
b. Set................................................................................................................................ 19
c. Camera Select........................................................................................................... 20
d. Number Keys.............................................................................................................. 20
e. Focus + -..................................................................................................................... 20
f. Auto/Manual Focus.................................................................................................... 20
g. Zoom + -..................................................................................................................... 20
h. Set & Clear Preset......................................................................................................21
i. PTZ Keys (up/down/left/right)..................................................................................... 21
j. Home.............................................................................................................................21
k. BLC ON/OFF................................................................................................................ 21
l. Menu............................................................................................................................. 21
m. Function Keys (F1/F2/F3/F4)..................................................................................... 21
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n. Blank Buttons...............................................................................................................21
Other Key Combinations......................................................................................................... 22
Using the Select Switch............................................................................................................22
OSD Menu........................................................................................................................................... 23
1. MENU..................................................................................................................................... 24
2. SETUP...................................................................................................................................... 24
3. CAMERA................................................................................................................................ 25
3.1 EXPOSURE............................................................................................................................ 25
Auto Exposure Mode..................................................................................................... 25
Manual Exposure Mode.................................................................................................26
SAE Mode (Shutter Auto Exposure).............................................................................. 27
AAE Mode (Aperture Auto Exposure).......................................................................... 27
Bright Mode.....................................................................................................................27
3.2 COLOR.................................................................................................................................27
3.3 IMAGE.................................................................................................................................. 28
3.4 FOCUS..................................................................................................................................29
Focus Mode.................................................................................................................... 29
AF-Zone............................................................................................................................ 29
AF-sensitivity..................................................................................................................... 30
3.5 NOISE REDUCTION.............................................................................................................. 30
3.6 STYLE.....................................................................................................................................30
4. PTZ.......................................................................................................................................... 31
5. NETWORK SETTINGS.............................................................................................................. 31
6. VERSION.................................................................................................................................31
7. RESTORE DEFAULT................................................................................................................. 32
WebGUI............................................................................................................................................... 33
Login...........................................................................................................................................33
NETWORK................................................................................................................................... 33
Port Settings..................................................................................................................... 33
NETWORK - Ethernet....................................................................................................... 33
NETWORK - DNS.............................................................................................................. 34
SYSTEM........................................................................................................................................34
User................................................................................................................................... 34
Update............................................................................................................................. 34
Default..............................................................................................................................35
Reboot............................................................................................................................. 35
P/T/Z..................................................................................................................................35
Debug Log...................................................................................................................... 35
MAINTENANCE.................................................................................................................................... 36
Camera Maintenance.............................................................................................................36
Usage Precautions....................................................................................................................36
TRANSPORT AND STORAGE............................................................................................................... 37
DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING...............................................................................................................38
TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................................................................39
General...................................................................................................................................... 39
Power Issues.............................................................................................................................. 39
Image.........................................................................................................................................39
No image.........................................................................................................................39
Abnormal image............................................................................................................ 39
Dithering or flickering image......................................................................................... 39
Color issues...................................................................................................................... 39
Autofocus Issues..............................................................................................................40
Control....................................................................................................................................... 40
No self-test (PTZ cameras only) and no power LED.................................................... 40
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Remote Controller does not work................................................................................ 40
WebGUI......................................................................................................................................40
Cannot enter WebGUI...................................................................................................40
Firmware update failed................................................................................................. 40
APPENDIX A - VISCA SETTINGS AND COMMAND LIST..................................................................... 41
Visca over Serial Connection..................................................................................................41
VISCA over IP............................................................................................................................ 41
Visca over IP using the full Sony Visca protocol......................................................... 43
Camera Return Commands..........................................................................................44
Camera Control Commands........................................................................................ 45
Inquiry Commands......................................................................................................... 51
Appendix A1 - Pelco-D Protocol and command List.....................................................................55
Appendix A2 - Pelco-P Protocol and command List..................................................................... 56
APPENDIX B - DIMENSIONS................................................................................................................ 57
APPENDIX C - HTTP API...................................................................................................................... 58
How to use HTTP API................................................................................................................ 58
Curl................................................................................................................................... 59
{"GetEnv"}.........................................................................................................................60
HTTP API code list..................................................................................................................... 61
IR Remote Control.......................................................................................................... 61
PTZ.....................................................................................................................................61
Audio................................................................................................................................64
Video................................................................................................................................64
Network............................................................................................................................69
System.............................................................................................................................. 70
APPENDIX D - CMOS SENSOR CHARACTERISTICS............................................................................71
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INTRODUCTION
Purpose of This Manual
This Manual describes the safety precautions and the instructions for safe unpackaging, installation, operation,
maintenance and disposal of the Avonic CM41 camera.
In this Manual the Avonic CM41 camera is referred to as the 'Product'.
Target Audience
This Manual is developed for installation technicians who install the Product at client sites, and for IT professionals
who are responsible for operating the Product.
Document Structure
The Manual is subdivided into the following Chapters:
1. Introduction
2. Safety Instructions
3. Product Overview
4. Unpacking
5. Mounting and Installation
6. Operation
7. Maintenance
8. Transport and Storage
9. Disposal and Recycling
10. Troubleshooting
Additionally, it contains the following
•Appendix A - VISCA Settings and Command List
•Appendix A1 - Pelco-d Protocol and command List
•Appendix A2 - Pelco-p Protocol and command List
•Appendix B - Dimensions
•Appendix C - HTTP API
•Appendix D - CMOS Image Sensor Characteristics
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This chapter contains important safety information regarding the unpacking, installation and use of the camera.
Intended Use
See section Intended Use and Non-Intended Use on page iv for details.
Important Precautions
This Product is NOT intended for use where failure of the device could lead to death, personal injury, or
severe environmental damage.
Be sure that you have COMPLETELY READ and UNDERSTOOD ALL information in this Manual before
unpacking, installing and using this Product. Keep the Manual in a safe place for future reference or
download it from www.avonic.com.
Failure to follow the SAFETY NOTES as described in this chapter could result in fire, electric shock, injury, or
damage to this Product or other property.
Power this Product ONLY with the included cable and power adapter. Other adapters may not meet
applicable safety standards, and could pose a risk of death or injury when connected.
Handling
To prevent the risk of injury, take the following precautions when handling this Product:
• Handle the Product with care. It is made of metal, glass, and plastic and has sensitive electronic
components inside.
• The Product can be damaged if dropped, burned, punctured or crushed, or if it comes into contact with
liquid.
• Do not pick up and move the Product unit while a tripod is attached. The fitting may break under the
weight of the tripod, which may result in injury.
• If you suspect any damage to the Product, discontinue its use, as it may cause overheating or injury.
Mounting
To prevent the Product from falling down which may cause injuries:
• Set up this Product on a hard, stable surface or mount it to a wall or ceiling.
• ONLY use an Avonic mount for mounting to a wall or ceiling.
• Ensure the mounting construction is capable of supporting four times the weight of the Product. (See
'General Specifications > Weight product’ in the Product Datasheet for the exact weight.)
• Use a safety loop or drop protection that prevents the Product from falling if the mounting construction fails.
• During installation, NEVER install a Product above a person.
• Check the installation at least once a year. An improper mounting could cause the unit to fall off, resulting in
personal injury.
Ventilation
To prevent the risk of life-threatening injury or damage to the Product or other property, caused by electric
shock or fire hazard due to overheating:
• Maintain adequate ventilation by NOT installing or placing the Product unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or
any other confined space.
• Ensure that curtains or any other material does NOT obstruct the ventilation.
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Repair
Take the following precautions if the Product should be repaired:
• Don’t open this Product and don’t attempt to repair it yourself. Disassembling the Product may damage it
or may cause injury to you.
• If this Product is damaged, malfunctioning, or if it comes into contact with liquid, contact Avonic or an
Avonic Authorized Service Provider.
• Repairs by service providers other than Avonic or an Avonic Authorized Service Provider may not involve the
use of Avonic genuine parts and may affect the safety and functionality of the device. You can find more
information about repairs and service at www.avonic.com.
Power and Adapter
To prevent the risk of life-threatening injury or damage to the Product or other property, caused by electric
shock or fire hazard:
• Power this Product ONLY with the included cable and power adapter. Other adapters may not meet the
applicable safety standards. They could pose a risk of death or injury when connected.
• Do NOT use damaged cables.
• Do NOT power the Product in a moist / wet environment.
• Before you power the Product, ensure the cable is fully inserted into the power adapter.
• Plug the power adapter directly into a power outlet.
• Do NOT use the power adapter at a moist / wet location.
• Do NOT connector disconnect the power adapter with wet hands.
• Keep the Product, cable, and power adapter in a dry and well-ventilated area when in use.
• Stop using the power adapter and any cables if any of the following conditions exist:
• The power adapter plug or prongs are damaged.
• The cable becomes frayed or otherwise damaged.
• The power adapter is exposed to excessive moisture, or liquid is spilled into it.
• The power adapter has been dropped, and its enclosure is damaged.
Atmospheric Conditions
To prevent the risk of injury or damage to the Product or other property caused by a potentially explosive
atmosphere:
• Do NOT use this Product in an area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, such as areas where the air
contains high levels of flammable chemicals, vapors, or particles (such as grain, dust, or metal powders),
may be hazardous.
• Exposing this Product to environments having high concentrations of industrial chemicals, including near
evaporating liquified gasses such as helium, may damage or impair this Product functionality.
• Obey all signs and instructions.
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Description
The Avonic AV-CM41-VCUC is a high-quality USB video
conferencing PTZ camera with IP-control and a discrete design.
The CM41-VCUC, with its versatile horizontal FOV of 70.4° and
flexible 12x optical zoom range, is suitable for meeting rooms of all
sizes, from small huddle rooms up to large board rooms.
This easy to use USB video conference camera has a plug-and-
play design and can easily be controlled with the handheld IR
remote. The camera has extremely silent mechanical Pan/Tilt/
Zoom and can either be mounted on the wall or the ceiling.
Due to the high SNR CMOS sensor in the CM41-VCUC its possible
to obtain a pristine video quality even under low light conditions,
making it ideal for every conference room. Easily create high-
quality video that feels like you are together in the same room.
Features
The Avonic CM41 camera has the following features:
Lens
High-quality wide-angle glass lens, 12x optical zoom and 70.4° horizontal field of view.
Low light
High SNR CMOS combined with digital noise reduction, the picture is clear even under low illumination
(0.5 lux @ F1.8) conditions.
Full HD 1080p30
With 1/2.8”high-quality CMOS sensor (2.07 Megapixel) the camera has a resolution of 1920 x 1080p30
and achieves a picture of great quality.
Output
USB 2.0 up to 1080p30.
Control
Control the camera with common protocols: VISCA over IP (RJ45), Visca and Pelco-D/P (RS232/ RS485)
or IR remote control (included).
Presets
Up to 255 presets with 0.1° accuracy.
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UNPACKING
This describes the contents of a complete Product package, and instructions for safe unpacking and (if
necessary) Product return.
It is subdivided into the following sections:
1. Package Contents
2. Handling Precautions
3. Unpacking the Camera
4. Return Procedure
Package Contents
The following tables contains an overview of the package contents of the Product.
No. Quantity Description Avonic SKU
1 1 pc PTZ Camera AV-CM41-VCUC
2 1 pc Remote Control AV-CM40-RC
3 1 pc USB cable type A to type A AV-USB20-AA
4 1 pc Power Supply 12V/A AV-CM40-PSU
5 1 pc RS-232 9-pin D-Sub female to DIN -8 male AV-CM-RS232
6 1 pc RS-485 2 pins Phoenix Connector AV-PHNX-2
Each item is visualized below and referenced by the associated number in the table above:
Figure 3: Package Contents
Handling Precautions
Always take the camera by its base and do not move the position of the lens manually. See below.
Figure 4: Handling Precautions
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Unpacking the Camera
Execute the following steps to unpack the camera and associated components:
1. Open the box.
2. Verify that the contents of the box exactly matches the items as described in Package Contents. If this is NOT
the case, contact Avonic and stop here.
The camera should be in its protective foam as follows:
Figure 5: Camera in Foam
3. Verify that the plastic camera bag is sealed. If this is NOT the case, contact Avonic and stop here.
4. Break the seal of the sealed camera bag.
5. Take the camera out of the bag. Be sure to follow the Handling Precautions on page 13 while doing so.
6. Install the camera following the steps as described in chapter MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION on page 15
Return Procedure
If, for any reason, you have to return the camera to Avonic, Execute the following steps:
1. Place the camera back in its protective foam. Verify that the lens is in HORIZONTAL position!
2. Place the camera with all of its components in the box.
3. Verify that the contents of the box exactly matches the items as described in Package Contents.
4. Contact Avonic for the Return Procedure.
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MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION
This chapter describes the steps you have to perform to mount and install the Product in a correct and safe
manner.
These steps are subdivided into the following groups, each of which is described in a separate section:
1. Mounting on Wall or Ceiling
2. Connecting the Components to the Camera
3. Connecting a Controller to a Camera
Take the following precautions to prevent the Product from falling down which may cause injuries:
• Set up this Product on a hard, stable surface, or mount it to a wall or ceiling.
• ONLY use an Avonic mount for mounting to a wall or ceiling.
• Ensure the mounting construction is capable of supporting four times the weight of the Product. (See
'General Specifications > Weight product’ in the Product Datasheet for the exact weight.)
• Use a safety loop or drop protection that prevents the Product from falling if the mounting construction fails.
• During mounting and installation, NEVER install a Product above a person.
• Check the installation at least once a year. An improper mounting could cause the unit to fall off, resulting in
personal injury.
Mounting on Wall or Ceiling
The following accessories (AV-MT200 and AV-MT250) are separately available if the client wants to mount the
camera to the wall or ceiling. Contact your Avonic reseller or local distributor for purchasing details.
Wall and Ceiling mount (AV-MT200)
SKU white: AV-MT200-W
SKU black: AV-MT200-B
Ceiling mount (AV-MT250)
SKU white: AV-MT250-W
SKU black: AV-MT250-B
Visit www.avonic.com to download instructions for mounting the camera to the wall or ceiling using the
accessories AV-MT200 or AV-MT250.
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Connecting the Components to the Camera
Execute the following steps to connect the components to the camera:
1. Connect all provided components (see Package Contents) to the ports at the back of the camera. The
figure below shows the applicable ports.
Figure 6: Camera Ports
1. RS-485 two-wire serial communication with 2-pin Phoenix
connector
2. System Selector (see Using the Select Switch )
3. RS-232 mini-DIN-8 IN (connect the supplied RS-232 cable)
4. RS-232 mini-DIN-8 OUT for daisy chaining RS-232 connection
5. USB2.0 Type A, UVC video output
6. RJ45 Ethernet connection (firmware update and Visca over IP
control)
7. DC12V power with locking screw (connect the supplied DC
PSU)
8. Power ON/OFF
2. If you connected the power cable to the camera, set the power switch at the back of the camera to 'ON'.
After empowering the camera, it starts initializing by first rotating the Pan-Tilt to the maximum top right
position and then to the center.
If position preset '0' has been stored, this is the position that will be called after initialization.
The current IR-channel setting and IP Address of the camera are displayed on the OSD Menu. From this point
onwards, the user can start controlling the camera.
Connecting a Controller to a Camera
You can connect one or more cameras to an VISCA IP controller.
See https://avonic.com/en/product-categorie/controllers/ for an overview of the available controllers.
A controller gives you direct control over the most important camera settings (e.g., Pan, Tilt, Zoom, Focus, White
Balance). You can access all other settings through the OSD Menu of the camera using the controller. The
camera(s) can be connected via a serial connection to USB, RS-232, RS-485, or via a LAN Ethernet connection.
Each of these options is described below.
Connecting via USB
Execute the following steps to connect the camera to a desktop or a (computer) monitor via USB2.0:
1. Connect the camera to the desktop or monitor via the USB2.0 port (see figure above).
2. Open the Windows Camera app or a third-party camera app and open the settings.
3. Select the camera, or click on the option / icon to change the camera to the camera you just
connected.
4. Press the MENU button on the provided IR Remote Control to open the OSD Menu.
See Using the Remote Control for more information on how to use the Remote Control.
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Serial Connecting via RS-232 or RS-485
COM Port Settings
In default working mode, the camera can connect to a VISCA controller via a RS-232 or RS-485 serial interface.
The applicable COM port settings are (where '*' stands for 'Default value'):
RS-232
• Baud rate: 2400/4800/9600*/115200
• Start bit: 1 bit
• Data bit: 8 bits
• Stop bit: 1 bit
RS-485 (half-duplex mode)
• Baud rate: 2400/4800/9600*
• Start bit: 1 bit
• Data bit: 8 bits
• Stop bit: 1 bit
See Appendix A - VISCA Settings and Command List for the command list.
RS-232 Interface
Connect the controller to the back of the camera via the RS-232 cables as shown in the figures below:
Figure 7: RS-232 Interface (Mini DIN-8)
Figure 8: RS-232 Cable and Interface Connection (Mini DIN-8 and
Windows DB-9)
RS-232 Network Connection
Execute the following steps to connect the controller to the back of the camera(s) via RS-232:
1. Make the connection using daisy chaining network architecture.
2. Keep in mind that the maximum cable length for RS-232 is 10-15m.
Figure 9: RS-232 Network Connection Diagram
RS-485 Interface
Connect the controller to the + and - at the back of the camera via the RS-485 cables, as shown in the
figure below. Note that the color of the connecting cables (red and black in the figure) may vary.
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Figure 10: RS-485 Interface
RS-485 Network Connection
Execute the following steps to connect multiple cameras to RS-485:
1. Attach the cameras to a 2-wire twisted pair bus (maximum length 1200m) that is terminated at both ends with
a 120Ω-impedance resistor.
2. Ensure that the maximum distance from the bus t of the camera or controller is 5m. If you use only ONE
camera, the impedance resistor is not needed.
Figure 11: RS-485 Network Connection Diagram
Connecting via LAN
Avonic cameras can be controlled by any device using a LAN and a standard switch.
Settings
By default, the IP address of the camera is "192.168.5.163" with "admin" for both the username and password.
The control parameters for the CM4x cameras are as follows:
• IP Address: 192.168.5.163
• Username: admin
• Password: admin
• TCP or UDP port: 1259
IP (Network) Connection
Execute the following steps an Avonic camera to a LAN:
1. Use a standard switch.
2. Ensure that addressing is done via IP. When using VISCA over IP, the 'x' in all the '8x' addresses is
always '1', where the Visca address in a Visca over IP environment is always 1. (See Appendix A -
VISCA Settings and Command List for more information.)
Figure 12: IP Network Connection Diagram
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OPERATION
This chapter describes the ways in which you can set up and operate the Product. The descriptions are
subdivided into the following sections:
1. WebGUI
2. Using the Remote Control
3. Other Key Combinations
4. OSD Menu
5. Using the Select Switch
Using the Remote Control
The Product is provided with an IR Remote Control for full control of the camera and use of the OSD menu.
Figure 13: Remote Control
The various options (a. through n.) are described below.
a. Power
1. Put two AAA 1.5v batteries in the IR Remote Control.
2. Press the Power button to turn on the camera. If the position preset '0' has been stored, this will be
called after initialization.
3. Press the Power button again to turn the camera off. It will turn to the back when turned off, this is
called the “privacy mode”.
b. Set
This button has no function with this camera.
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c. Camera Select
Up to 4 different cameras can be controlled with one IR remote Control. You can use the camera select buttons
[1,2,3,4] to select the IR channel that the remote control is using. The default camera IR channel is 1.
1. To control a camera on first use, select camera 1 (IR channel 1) on the remote control.
2. To control a second camera, you first need to change the IR channel stored in the camera from 1 to
2. Then do the following:
a. First turn off the other cameras in the room you don’t want to change, to prevent that other
cameras also get changed accidentally.
b. Select camera 1 on the remote control, because the camera is still configured to listen to IR
channel 1.
c. Press [*]→[#]→[F2] to change the IR channel inside the camera to IR channel 2. The camera will
confirm this on the screen.
d. Select camera 2 on the remote control to control this camera.
Key Combinations: (Default IR address is 1)
[*]→[#]→[F1] Camera Address No. 1
[*]→[#]→[F2] Camera Address No. 2
[*]→[#]→[F3] Camera Address No. 3
[*]→[#]→[F4] Camera Address No. 4
The Function buttons F1, F2, F3 and F4 are the colored buttons on the remote.
Figure 14: Function Buttons on Remote
d. Number Keys
The number keys are used to call presets.
Press the number [0-9] of the desired preset and the camera will respond accordingly (See ‘h’ on how
to set & clear presets).
e. Focus + -
1. Push the button [manual focus] first before using the focus buttons.
2. Focus the camera with the [+] and [–] button.
If the camera does not respond, check if the camera is set to auto-focus.
f. Auto/Manual Focus
Set the camera to 'auto focus' or 'manual focus'.
If the camera is configured to 'auto focus', the buttons [Focus + -] are disabled.
If the camera is in 'manual focus' and the Zoom buttons are used, the camera automatically switches to
'auto focus'.
g. Zoom + -
Zoom the camera with these buttons.
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