Avonic CM70-NDI User manual

Avonic PTZ Camera 20x zoom
CM70-NDI
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EU Declaration of Conformity
The Avonic Declaration of Conformity is in accordance with EN ISO/IEC 17050-1 and generated using the
ProductIP compliance platform.
Table 1: EU Declaration of Conformity
Declaration number: DOCIP 819694
Name and address of
manufacturer / EU-AR:
Avonic
Exportweg 11a
2645ED Delfgauw
Netherlands
THIS DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY IS ISSUED UNDER THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF:
Name and address of
manufacturer:
Avonic
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Product identification: PTZ Camera 12x/20x/30x Zoom White
AV-CM7x
THE PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS DECLARATION ARE IN CONFORMITY WITH:
EU Community Legislation Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive 2011/65/EU [OJEU
L174/88-110, 01.07.2011] Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2014/30/
EU [OJEU L96/79-106, 29.03.2014] Ecodesign energy-related products Directive
2009/125/EC [OJEU L285/10-35, 31.10.2009] Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/
EU [OJEU L96/357-374, 29.03.2014]
Harmonised standards Safety of electrical equipment
EN 60065:2014 + AC:2016 +AC:2017 + AC:2017 + AC:2018
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
EN 55020:2007 + A11:2011 + A12:2016 EN 55032:2015 + AC:2016 EN 55035:2017 EN
61000-3-2:2014 EN 61000-3-3:2013
Restricted substances in electrical products
EN 50581:2012 EN IEC 63000:2018
Ecodesign
Regulation (EC) 278/2009 - Ecodesign of external power supplies (EPS)
Other specifications:
Notified Body:
Additional Information:
SIGNED FOR AND ON BEHALF OF:
Place and date of issue: Delfgauw, 24 October 2019
Signature:
Name, function: Walter Harrewijn, CEO
Company name: Avonic
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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.
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.
To prevent the risk of injury or damage to the Product or other property caused by a
potentially explosive atmosphere.
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.
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Symbols Used in This Manual
Symbol Meaning Description
Danger Not following the instructions associated with this symbol may lead to
life-threatening situations and / or serious damage to the Product.
Warning Not following the instructions associated with this symbol may lead to
personal injury and / or serious damage to the Product.
Caution Caution should be exercised with the associated information.
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
CCM Customizable Color Matrix
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
NDI Network Device Interface
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 and CE Marking.......................................................................................... ii
EU Declaration 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.......................................................................................... v
Acronyms........................................................................................................................v
Introduction............................................................................................................................. 9
Purpose of This Manual.................................................................................................. 9
Target Audience..............................................................................................................9
Document Structure........................................................................................................ 9
Safety....................................................................................................................................10
Important Precautions................................................................................................... 10
Intended Use................................................................................................................10
Handling....................................................................................................................... 10
Mounting...................................................................................................................... 10
Ventilation.....................................................................................................................11
Repair...........................................................................................................................11
Power and Adapter....................................................................................................... 11
Atmospheric Conditions................................................................................................. 11
Product Overview...................................................................................................................12
Description....................................................................................................................12
Features....................................................................................................................... 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, HDMI or SDI........................................................................ 17
Serial Connecting via RS-232 or RS-485................................................................ 17
Connecting via NDI®| HX/ LAN............................................................................19
Operation...............................................................................................................................20
WebGUI........................................................................................................................ 20
Login................................................................................................................... 20
LOCAL................................................................................................................. 20
AUDIO................................................................................................................. 21
VIDEO................................................................................................................. 22
Using the Remote Control............................................................................................. 42
a. Power..............................................................................................................42
b. Set..................................................................................................................42
c. Camera Select..................................................................................................43
d. Number Keys...................................................................................................43
e. Focus + -........................................................................................................43
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f. Auto/Manual Focus........................................................................................... 43
g. Zoom + -........................................................................................................ 44
h. Set & Clear Preset........................................................................................... 44
i. PTZ Keys (up/down/left/right)........................................................................... 44
j. Home............................................................................................................... 44
k. BLC ON/OFF.................................................................................................... 44
l. Menu................................................................................................................44
m. Function Keys (F1/F2/F3/F4)........................................................................... 44
n. Blank Buttons.................................................................................................. 44
Other Key Combinations................................................................................................ 45
OSD Menu.................................................................................................................... 46
1. MENU..............................................................................................................47
2. SETUP............................................................................................................. 47
3. CAMERA.......................................................................................................... 48
3.1 EXPOSURE..................................................................................................... 48
3.2 COLOR.......................................................................................................... 49
3.3 IMAGE........................................................................................................... 49
3.4 FOCUS...........................................................................................................50
3.5 NOISE REDUCTION........................................................................................ 50
3.6 STYLE............................................................................................................50
4. PTZ................................................................................................................. 51
6. NETWORK SETTINGS....................................................................................... 51
7. VERSION......................................................................................................... 51
8. RESTORE DEFAULT.......................................................................................... 51
Using the Select Switch.................................................................................................52
Maintenance...........................................................................................................................53
Camera Maintenance..................................................................................................... 53
Usage Precautions.........................................................................................................53
Transport and Storage............................................................................................................54
Disposal and Recycling........................................................................................................... 55
Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................56
General.........................................................................................................................56
Power Issues................................................................................................................ 56
Image...........................................................................................................................56
No image.............................................................................................................56
Abnormal image...................................................................................................56
Dithering or flickering image.................................................................................56
Color issues......................................................................................................... 56
Autofocus Issues..................................................................................................57
Control......................................................................................................................... 57
No self-test (PTZ cameras only) and no power LED............................................... 57
Remote Controller does not work......................................................................... 57
WebGUI........................................................................................................................ 57
Cannot enter WebGUI.......................................................................................... 57
Firmware update failed.........................................................................................57
Appendix A - VISCA Settings and Command List..................................................................... 58
VISCA over IP...............................................................................................................58
Camera Return Commands................................................................................... 59
Camera Control Commands.................................................................................. 60
Inquiry Commands............................................................................................... 66
Appendix B - Dimensions....................................................................................................... 70
Appendix C - HTTP API..........................................................................................................71
Appendix D - CMOS Image Sensor Characteristics................................................................... 91
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White Flecks................................................................................................................. 91
Aliasing.........................................................................................................................91
Focal Plane................................................................................................................... 91
Flash Band....................................................................................................................91
Flicker...........................................................................................................................91
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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 CM70-NDI camera.
In this Manual, the Avonic CM70-NDI 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
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 B - Dimensions
•Appendix C - HTTP API
•Appendix D - CMOS Image Sensor Characteristics
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Safety
This chapter contains important safety information regarding the unpacking, installation and use of the camera.
Important Precautions
This Product is NOT intended for use where failure of the device could lead to death,
personal injury, or severe environmental damage.
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.
To prevent the risk of injury or damage to the Product or other property caused by a
potentially explosive atmosphere.
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.
Intended Use
See section Intended Use and Non-Intended Use on page iv for details.
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.
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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.
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 thefollowing 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 CM70-NDI is a high-quality PTZ camera with concurrent
HDMI, 3G-SDI, USB 2.0 and IP stream ethernet outputs.
The CM70-NDI is equipped with NewTek’s high-efficient IP
technology called NDI®| HX. This all-in-one PTZ camera from
Avonic allows the move to an all IP infrastructure even for
mobile applications. With IP deployment on existing networks all
cameras detected within your network become directly available
for use without complex configuration. Video, audio, control
and power all with PoE connecting your CM70-NDI camera to
hundreds of systems, devices and applications that support NDI.
The CM70-NDI includes a rich feature set known from the CM70
series and has the ability to deliver outstanding quality even
under low light conditions. The combination of a high-quality PTZ
camera with a protocol that improves every live production give
the CM70-NDI endless possibilities.
Features
The Avonic CM70-NDI camera has the following features:
• High-quality glass lens, 20x optical zoom and 55.2° horizontal field of view.
• High SNR CMOS combined with Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) for a clear picture, even under very low light
conditions.
• Full HD 1920 x 1080p60 resolution and Pristine image quality.
• The camera can be powered using Ethernet port with PoE (802.3af) functionality, accessed via WebGUI and
controlled by VISCA over IP / Onvif and stream video.
• H265, H264, optional SRT and MJPEG compression at a bitrate up to 40Mbit, thus enabling Full HD video
stream by ultra-low latency over RTSP, RTMP, UDP, Unicast, Multicast and NDI®| HX support.
• 3G-SDI, HDMI, USB 2.0 (1080p30) and IP.
• Camera control using common protocols: VISCA, Pelco-D / P via RS-232, RS-485, IP (VISCA, NDI®| HX),
Onvif or IR.
• Remote control included.
• Supports up to 255 presets with 0.1° accuracy.
• Balanced audio input with embedding into IP stream, SDI and HDMI outputs.
• Configurable audio offset.
• Optional premium features: SRT streaming, Tally light, configurable Color Matrix. License AV-LC70-1 (sold
separately).
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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-CM70-NDI-W/B
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-RS-232
6 1 pc 5-way Phoenix Balanced audio conn. AV-PHNX-5
7 1 pc 2-way Phoenix RS-485 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 the 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.
Table 2: Camera Accessories
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 rear of the camera. The figure
below shows the applicable ports.
Figure 6: Camera Ports
1. Kensington Lock
2. Balanced Audio Line in 5-pin Phoenix connector
3. RS-485 two-wire serial communication with 2-pin Phoenix connector
4. System Selector (see Using the Select Switch )
5. RS-232 mini-DIN-8 IN (connect the supplied RS-232 cable)
6. RS-232 mini-DIN-8 OUT for daisy chaining RS-232 connection
7. BNC 3G-SDI output, SMPTE 425M level A.
8. HDMI Type A
9. USB2.0 Type A, UVC video output and control
10. RJ45 Ethernet connection, with PoE, NDI®| HXcertified
11. DC12V power with locking screw (connect the supplied DC PSU)
12.Power ON/OFF
13. Fall protection eye
2. If you have connected the power cable to the camera, set the power switch at the back of the camera
to 'ON'. If you use a PoE Ethernet connection instead, ensure that the Power switch is always in the ‘ON’
position.
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, HDMI, SDI, RS-232, RS-485, or via a LAN
Ethernet connection. Each of these options is described below.
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Connecting via USB, HDMI or SDI
Execute the following steps to connect the camera to a desktop or a (computer) monitor via
USB, HDMI or SDI:
1. Connect the camera to the desktop or monitor via the USB, HDMI or SDI port (see figure above).
2. Open the Windows Camera app or a third-party camera app.
3. Open the Settings.
4. Select the camera you just connected, or click on the option / icon to change the camera to the camera you
just connected.
5. 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.
Serial Connecting via RS-232 or RS-485
COM Port Settings
In default working mode, the camera can connect to a VISCA controller via an RS-232 or RS-485 serial
interface. The applicable COM port settings are (where '*' stands for 'Default value'):
RS-232 RS-485 (half-duplex mode)
• Baud rate: 2400/4800/9600*/115200
• Start bit: 1 bit
• Data bit: 8 bits
• Stop bit: 1 bit
• 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 on page 58 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)
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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.
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
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Connecting via NDI®| HX/ LAN
The NDI®| HX connection allows you to connect and control your Avonic NDI®| HX camera through
compatible hardware or software on your local network (LAN). Once the camera is installed on the local
network (LAN) it is possible to use the NDI®| HX connection.
For installation use, downloading and installing the NewTek NDI Tools pack will provide a useful array of
practical tools and utilities. The pack can be downloaded at https://www.newtek.com/ndi/applications/
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 CM7x-IP 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 PoE camera to a LAN:
1. Use a standard (PoE) switch. If the unit is simultaneously connected to both PoE and its own power supply,
the power supply will take priority. If the power supply is disconnected when PoE is present, the camera will
remain operational without interruption.
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
1. WebGUI
2. Using the Remote Control
3. Other Key Combinations
4. OSD Menu
5. Using the Select Switch
WebGUI
You can access the camera through a WebGUI where you can set up and operate one or more cameras.
Login
Figure 13: WebGUI > Login
Execute the following steps to log on to the WebGUI:
1. Open your web browser. Enter the default IP address "192.168.5.163". The Login screen appears.
2. Enter "admin" for both the User Name and Password and Click LOGIN to continue.
If DHCP is enabled and no DHCP server is available, the camera will automatically appoint an IPv4
link-local address between 169.254.0.0 and 169.254.255.255. The IP address is shown on the
screen at start-up.
After a successful logon, the WebGUI is displayed. Here, you can select various tabs that are described below.
LOCAL
In this tab, you can see a preview of the camera IP video output. For example:
Figure 14: WebGUI > Preview
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