Bosch Onvif NTC-255-PI User manual

IP Camera 200 Series
NTC-255-PI
en Installation and Operation Manual

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Table of Contents
1Safety 7
1.1 Safety precautions 7
1.2 Important safety instructions 8
1.3 FCC & ICES compliance 9
1.4 UL certification 10
1.5 Bosch notices 10
1.6 Copyrights 11
2 Introduction 13
2.1 Features 13
2.2 Unpacking 14
3 Installation 15
3.1 Assembly 15
3.2 Mounting 16
3.3 Network (and power) connector 17
3.4 Power connection 18
3.4.1 DC power connection 18
3.5 I/O connector 19
3.6 Audio connectors 20
3.7 Camera set-up 21
3.7.1 Camera positioning 22
3.8 Resetting the camera 23
4 Browser connection 25
4.1 System requirements 25
4.2 Establishing the connection 25
4.2.1 Password protection in camera 26
4.3 Protected network 26
4.4 Connection established 27
4.4.1 LIVEPAGE 27
4.4.2 RECORDINGS 27
4.4.3 SETTINGS 27

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5 Basic Mode 29
5.1 Basic Mode menu tree 29
5.2 Device Access 30
5.2.1 Camera name 30
5.2.2 Password 30
5.3 Date/Time 31
5.4 Network 32
5.5 Encoder 33
5.6 Audio 33
5.7 Recording 33
5.7.1 Storage medium 33
5.8 System Overview 33
6 Advanced Mode 35
6.1 Advanced Mode menu tree 35
6.2 General 36
6.2.1 Identification 36
6.2.2 Password 36
6.2.3 Date/Time 38
6.2.4 Display Stamping 39
6.3 Web Interface 41
6.3.1 Appearance 41
6.3.2 LIVEPAGE Functions 42
6.3.3 Logging 43
6.4 Camera 44
6.4.1 Picture Settings 44
6.4.2 Encoder Profile 46
6.4.3 Encoder Streams 50
6.4.4 Audio 51
6.4.5 Installer Menu 52
6.5 Recording 53
6.5.1 Storage Management 53
6.5.2 Recording Profiles 56
6.5.3 Retention Time 58
6.5.4 Recording Scheduler 59
6.5.5 Recording Status 60

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6.6 Alarm 61
6.6.1 Alarm Connections 61
6.6.2 Video Content Analyses (VCA) 64
6.6.3 VCA configuration- Profiles 65
6.6.4 VCA configuration - Scheduled 71
6.6.5 VCA configuration - Event triggered 73
6.6.6 Audio Alarm 74
6.6.7 Alarm E-Mail 75
6.7 Interfaces 77
6.7.1 Alarm input 77
6.7.2 Relay 77
6.8 Network 79
6.8.1 Network Access 79
6.8.2 Advanced 83
6.8.3 Multicast 84
6.8.4 FTP Posting 86
6.9 Service 87
6.9.1 Maintenance 87
6.9.2 System Overview 89
7 Operation via the browser 91
7.1 Livepage 91
7.1.1 Processor load 91
7.1.2 Image selection 92
7.1.3 Digital I/O 93
7.1.4 System Log / Event Log 93
7.1.5 Saving snapshots 94
7.1.6 Recording video sequences 94
7.1.7 Running recording program 94
7.2 Recordings page 95
7.2.1 Controlling playback 95
8 Troubleshooting 97
8.1 LED indicators 97
8.2 Resolving problems 97
8.3 Customer service 97

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9 Maintenance 99
9.1 Repairs 99
9.1.1 Transfer and disposal 99
10 Technical Data 101
10.1 Specifications 101
10.1.1 Accessories 102

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1Safety
1.1 Safety precautions
DANGER!
High risk: This symbol indicates an imminently hazardous
situation such as "Dangerous Voltage" inside the product.
If not avoided, this will result in an electrical shock, serious
bodily injury, or death.
WARNING!
Medium risk: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation.
If not avoided, this could result in minor or moderate bodily
injury.
CAUTION!
Low risk: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation.
If not avoided, this could result in property damage or risk of
damage to the device.

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1.2 Important safety instructions
Read, follow, and retain for future reference all of the following
safety instructions. Heed all warnings on the unit and in the
operating instructions before operating the unit.
1. Cleaning - Generally, using a dry cloth for cleaning is
sufficient but a moist, fluff-free cloth or leather shammy
may also be used. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners.
2. Heat Sources - Do not install the unit near any heat
sources such as radiators, heaters, stoves, or other
equipment (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
3. Water - Never spill liquid of any kind on the unit.
4. Lightning - Take precautions to protect the unit from
power and lightning surges.
5. Controls adjustment - Adjust only those controls specified
in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of
other controls may cause damage to the unit.
6. Power sources - Operate the unit only from the type of
power source indicated on the label.
7. Servicing - Unless qualified, do not attempt to service this
unit yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
8. Replacement parts - Use only replacement parts specified
by the manufacturer.
9. Installation - Install in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions and in accordance with applicable local codes.
10. Attachments, changes or modifications - Only use
attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Any change or modification of the equipment, not
expressly approved by Bosch, could void the warranty or,
in the case of an authorization agreement, authority to
operate the equipment.

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1.3 FCC & ICES compliance
FCC & ICES Information
(U.S.A. and Canadian Models Only)
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:
– reorient or relocate the receiving antenna;
– increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver;
– connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected;
– consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
Intentional or unintentional modifications, not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance, shall not be
made. Any such modifications could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment. If necessary, the user should consult
the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for
corrective action.
The user may find the following booklet, prepared by the
Federal Communications Commission, helpful: How to Identify
and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems. This booklet is
available from the U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, DC 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.

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1.4 UL certification
Disclaimer
Underwriter Laboratories Inc. ("UL") has not tested the
performance or reliability of the security or signaling aspects of
this product. UL has only tested fire, shock and/or casualty
hazards as outlined in UL's Standard(s) for Safety for Closed
Circuit Television Equipment, UL 2044. UL Certification does not
cover the performance or reliability of the security or signaling
aspects of this product.
UL MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, OR
CERTIFICATIONS WHATSOEVER REGARDING THE
PERFORMANCE OR RELIABILITY OF ANY SECURITY OR
SIGNALING RELATED FUNCTIONS OF THIS PRODUCT.
1.5 Bosch notices
More information
For more information please contact the nearest Bosch Security
Systems location or visit www.boschsecurity.com
Disposal - Your Bosch product was developed and
manufactured with high-quality material and components that
can be recycled and reused. This symbol means that
electronic and electrical appliances, which have reached the
end of their working life, must be collected and disposed of
separately from household waste material. Separate collecting
systems are usually in place for disused electronic and
electrical products. Please dispose of these devices at an
environmentally compatible recycling facility, per European
Directive 2002/96/EC

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1.6 Copyrights
The firmware 4.1 uses the fonts "Adobe-Helvetica-Bold-R-
Normal--24-240-75-75-P-138-ISO10646-1" and "Adobe-
Helvetica-Bold-R-Normal--12-120-75-75-P-70-ISO10646-1" under
the following copyright:
Copyright 1984-1989, 1994 Adobe Systems Incorporated.
Copyright 1988, 1994 Digital Equipment Corporation.
Permission to use, copy, modify, distribute and sell this
software and its documentation for any purpose and without
fee is hereby granted, provided that the above copyright
notices appear in all copies and that both those copyright
notices and this permission notice appear in supporting
documentation, and that the names of Adobe Systems and
Digital Equipment Corporation not be used in advertising or
publicity pertaining to distribution of the software without
specific, written prior permission.
This software is based in part on the work of the Independent
JPEG Group.

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2 Introduction
2.1 Features
The Bosch NTC-255-PI infrared IP bullet camera is a ready-to-
use, robust network camera. This camera offers a cost effective
solution for a broad range of applications. The robust aluminum
camera body is designed for outdoor surveillance or indoor
areas where water ingress might occur. The built-in active
infrared illuminator ensures effective vision under extreme low-
light conditions. The camera easily integrates with the Bosch
DVR 700 Series recorder and can also be used with an iSCSI
server connected via the network to store long-term recordings.
Features include:
– High performance active infrared illuminator inside the
camera for extreme low-light environments
– Tri-streaming: Two H.264 streams and one M-JPEG stream
– Progressive scan for sharp images of moving objects
– Robust IP66-rated camera design
– Two-way audio and audio alarm
– Power over Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af compliant)
– Tamper and motion detection
– Conforms to the ONVIF standard for wide compatibility

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2.2 Unpacking
Unpack carefully and handle the equipment with care.
The packaging contains:
– IP camera with lens
– Torx screwdriver
– Camera fixing screw kit
– Installation paper sticker
– Quick installation guide
–CDROM
– Bosch Video Client
– Documentation
–Tools
If equipment has been damaged during shipment, repack it in
the original packaging and notify the shipping agent or supplier.
WARNING!
Installation should only be performed by qualified service
personnel in accordance with the National Electrical Code or
applicable local codes.
CAUTION!
The camera module is a sensitive device and must be handled
carefully.

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3 Installation
3.1 Assembly
The sun hood on the camera/housing unit can be adjusted.
To adjust the sun hood proceed as follows:
1. Using the special screwdriver bit supplied, loosen the top
adjustment screw (1) in the housing.
2. Slide the sun hood (2) to the desired position.
3. Tighten the top adjustment screw (1).
1. Adjustment screw
2. Sun hood

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3.2 Mounting
Figure 3.1 Mounting the camera
To mount the camera to a wall or ceiling:
1. Stick the supplied installation paper sticker to the surface
taking care to orientate it correctly.
2. Drill four holes with a diameter of 6 mm.
3. Insert the supplied plugs into the holes.
4. Attach the camera and base unit securly to the surface
using the two supplied M4 screws.
M4 (Ø3.3 mm)
Ø 6 mm
x4
x4
CAUTION!
Do not point the camera/lens into direct sunlight as this may
damage the sensors.

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3.3 Network (and power) connector
Figure 3.2 Network connection
– Connect the camera to a 10/100 Base-T network.
– Use a shielded UTP Category 5e cable with RJ45
connectors.
– Power can be supplied to the camera via the Ethernet
cable compliant with the Power-over-Ethernet
(IEEE 802.3af) standard.
RJ45
Ethernet (PoE)
CAUTION!
This equipment is only to be connected to PoE networks
without routing to outside plant.

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3.4 Power connection
The camera can accept power from both the DC12V power
input and the Ethernet input at the same time. You can remove
either one of the power sources without interrupting camera
operation.
3.4.1 DC power connection
Figure 3.3 DC power connection
Connect power from a 12 VDC class 2 power supply as follows:
1. Use AWG22 wire; cut back 5 mm (0.2 in) of insulation.
2. Remove the 2-pole connector from the camera cable tree.
3. Loosen the screws and insert the wires.
4. Tighten the screws and reconnect the 2-pole connector to
the power connector of the camera cable tree.
5 mm
(0.2 in)
12 VDC
22AWG

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3.5 I/O connector
Figure 3.4 I/O connector pins
– Cut back 5 mm (0.2 in) of insulation.
– Relay output switching capability: Max. voltage 24 VAC or
24 VDC. Max. 1 A continuous, 12 VA.
– Relay in: Short or +5 VDC activation.
– Alarm input configurable as active low or active high.
Function Wire Color
Relay out AWG20 Grey
AWG20 Red
Alarm input AWG30 Orange
AWG30 Brown
5 mm
(0.2 in)
In: AWG30
Out: AWG20

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3.6 Audio connectors
Figure 3.5 Audio connectors
Connect audio devices to the Line In and Line Out connectors.
– Line in: 9 kOhm typical, 200 mVrms
– Line out: 16 Ohm minimum 200 mVrms (earphone
compatible)
Line - R
GND
Line - L