Brickcom FB-500A series User manual

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Fixed Box Network Camera
FB-500A
User’s Manual
Quality Service Group

Product name: Network Camera (FB-500A Series)
Release Date: 2011/7
Manual Revision: V1.0
Web site: www.brickcom.com
Email: [e-mail]
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©2011 Brickcom Corporation. All Rights Reserved

Table of Contents
Before You Use This Product......................................................................0
Regulatory Information .............................................................................1
Package Contents .....................................................................................0
Fixed Box Network Camera Overview ...........................................................1
LED Behavior..........................................................................................5
Installation...............................................................................................7
Hardware Installation ................................................................................................... 7
System Requirements ................................................................................................ 10
Camera Connection.................................................................................................... 11

Before You Use This Product
In many countries, there are laws prohibiting or restricting the use of surveillance devices.
This Network Camera is a high-performance, web-ready camera which can be part of a
flexible surveillance system. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the operation of
this camera is legal before installing this unit for its intended use.
Upon opening the product’s package, verify that all the accessories listed on the “Package
Contents” are included. Before installing the Network Camera, read the warnings in the
“Quick Installation Guide” to avoid misuse. When installing the Network Camera,
carefully read and follow the instructions in the “Installation” chapters to avoid damages
due to faulty assembly or installation.

Regulatory Information
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
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 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.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
IMPORTANT NOTE :
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement :
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
between the radiator & your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country
dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The
firmware setting is not accessible by the end user.

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Package Contents
Please check to make sure that the product package contains all the accessories listed
below.
a. Network Camera (FB-500Ap) b. CS mount Lens (Optional)
c. Product CD
d. Camera Stand
e. Warranty Card f. A/V Cable (FB-130A only)
g. Power Adapter (Optional)
h. Easy Installation Guide
i. Allen Key

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Fixed Box Network Camera Overview
The Brickcom Fixed Box series offers a reliable and efficient solution for 24-hour video
surveillance. The Fixed Box series offers highly efficient H.264 video compression, which
reduces bandwidth and storage requirements without compromising image quality.
M-JPEG and MPEG-4 are also supported for flexibility.
With the megapixel progressive sensor and removable IR-cut Filter, this series delivers
extremely clear and detailed images that CCTV cameras cannot offer. The internal
SD/SDHC memory card slot allows for local storage, which prevents data loss if the data
connection is lost. Users can view live feed anywhere by internet browser or 3G mobile
phone. Also, the Fixed Box series can transmit the video to portable devices through other
technology, such as WiMax, NAS, Digital Frame and power line.
The Fixed Box series receives power through the same cable as for data transmission.
This makes installation easy because there is no external power supply needed.
For easy setup, the Fixed Box series offers a step-by-step installation package. “Easy
Config” makes the configuration simple even for users without an IT background.
With IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless compliance, network installation is not restricted by
location or landforms. The Wireless Fixed Box series can be installed in any location with
wireless coverage. It can easily be used to cover remote districts and historic spots.
In addition to the motion detection function, the Fixed Box advanced Series can also
support Intelligent Video Analysis which can be used for applications such as object
tracking, people counting, and forbidden region alarm.

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Device Appearance Description
<Front Panel>
<Rear Panel>
Light Sensor
Ethernet RJ45
Socket
Power Connector (DC12V in)
Micro SD/SDHC
Slot
Reset Button
Microphone/Line In Audio Out
Extension I/O
Terminal Block
USB Port for 3G/4G
PAL/NTSC Monitor

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NOTE
1. (*) These are optional features. Please refer to the Product List for the full list of optional
features available for the product.

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<CS Mount Lens>
<Optional Lens>
<Vari-focal Lens with Manual Iris> --- CS Mount
<Optional Lens>
<Vari-focal Lens with Auto Iris (DC Drive)> --- CS Mount
Zoom Controller
(*)
Focus Controller
Zoom Controller
Focus Controller
Iris Controller
(*)

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LED Behavior
Function
LED Behavior Description
Remark
Link
Blinking
Blinking while
connecting to
the network
Rear Left
(Orange)
Link
Unlit
No connection
Rear Left
(Orange)
Power
Continuous Illumination
Normal
Operation
Rear Right
(Green)
Power
Unlit
Power off Rear Right
(Green)
Extension I/O Terminal Block
The Network Camera provides an extension I/O terminal block which is used to connect the
camera with external input/output devices. The pin definitions are listed as below.
DI/DO Diagram
Pin Function
1 RS-485 -
2 RS-485 +
3 Ground
4 Digital Input
5 Digital Output
6 Power +4.5V

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Hardware Reset
The Reset Button can be used to reboot the camera or restore it to factory default settings.
If the camera experiences a problem, rebooting the camera may correct the problem. If
the problem remains, please restore the camera to factory default settings and reinstall
the software.
To Reboot - Press and hold the Reset Button for one second using a paper clip or thin
object. Wait for the camera to reboot.
To Restore – Press and hold the Reset Button for ten seconds until the LED light turns off.
When successful restored, the LED will be blue during normal operation.
Note - By restoring the camera, all settings will be restored to the factory default
settings.
SD Card Capacity (*)
The network camera is compatible with SD/SDHC (Maximum 32GB) cards.
(*) These are optional features. Please refer to the Product List for the full list of
optional features that are available for this product
Reset Button

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Installation
Hardware Installation
Mounting the CS-Mount Lens to the Camera
<Vari-focal Lens with Manual Iris> --- Optional Lens
1. Connect the CS-mount lens to the camera by turning it clockwise onto the camera
mount until it stops.
2. If necessary, adjust the iris controller, focus controller, and zoom controller to get the
best resolution.
To adjust the lens:
1. Adjust the iris ring controller to control the amount of light coming through the lens.
The more the iris is opened, the brighter the scene will be.
2. The zoom controller can be manually adjusted to control the zoom factor on the
camera. Users can create a tighter or wider view of the site being recorded.
3. Adjust the focus controller to control the focus range of the lens.

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<Vari-focal Lens with Auto Iris> --- Optional Lens
1. Connect the CS-mount lens to the camera by turning it clockwise onto the camera
mount until it stops.
2. If necessary, adjust focus controller, and zoom controller to get the best resolution.
3. Connect the lens cable plug (DC Iris control cable) to the camera side connector.
To adjust the lens:
1. The zoom controller can be manually adjusted to control the zoom factor on the
camera. Users can create a tighter or wider view of the site being recorded.
2. Adjust the focus controller to control the focus range of the lens.
*For further information of vari-focal lens with auto iris, please refer to the supplied
lens’ instruction manual.

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Connect a Monitor to the Camera:
Use an A/V Cable to view the camera’s video feed and manually adjust the lens iris, focus,
and zoom to get the desired image quality.
1. Connect the A/V Cable to the monitor.

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System Requirements
Operating System:
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2
Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2
Computer:
IBM PC/AT Compatible
CPU:
Pentium 3GHz or faster
Memory:
1024 MB or more
Monitor:
1024 x 768 pixels or more, 24-bit True color or better
Network Interface:
10/100Mbps Network interface card must be installed
Web Browser:
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP2 or higher
Adobe Reader:
Adobe Reader 8.0 or higher
Audio:
The audio function will not work if a sound card is not installed in the PC. Audio may be
interrupted depending on network traffic.

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Camera Connection
Basic Connection (Without PoE)
1. To attach external devices, such as sensors and alarms, connect them to the
extension I/O terminal block.
2. Connect the camera to a switch using an Ethernet cable.
3. Connect the supplied power cable to the camera and plug it into a power outle t.
Depending on the user’s application, an Ethernet cable may be needed. The Ethernet
cable should meet the specs of UTP Category 5 and not exceed 100 meters in length.
When powering up, the power LED will light up and the camera will boot up. The link LED
will be an illuminate as amber when obtaining the IP address. After obtaining the IP
address, the link LED will flash orange while the network connection is processing.

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Power over Ethernet (PoE) Connection
The Fixed Box is PoE compliant, so there are two options for connecting the camera to a
power and Ethernet source. The camera can either be connected to a PoE-enabled switch
or a non-PoE switch.
A. If using a PoE-enabled switch:
1. Use a single Ethernet cable to connect the camera to the PoE-enabled switch.
B. If using a non-PoE switch:
1. Use a standard RJ-45 cable to connect the camera to a PoE Injector.
2. Use a standard RJ-45 cable to connect the PoE Injector to the non-PoE switch.
3. Use a standard power cable to connect the PoE Injector to a power outlet.