ClearPix DM180PAN-2K User manual

Installation Guide
ClearPix 180° Panoramic High Definition IP Dome Camera
920-0029A-Rev1

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Important Safety Information
This manual provides installation and operation information and precautions for the use
of this equipment. Incorrect installation could cause an unexpected fault. Before
installing this equipment read this manual carefully. Please provide this manual to the
owner of the equipment for future use.
• Do not use the dome camera near water or expose the dome camera to
dripping or splashing. Do not place objects filled with liquids, above the
dome camera.
• Do not expose the dome camera to rain or moisture.
• This dome camera is designed for indoor use only.
If used outdoors, the dome camera must be installed with an approved
outdoor mounting adapter. Consult with ClearPix for more information.
• Installation of this dome camera must be performed by qualified personnel
only and conform to all local codes.
• This product is intended to be supplied by a UL Listed Power Unit marked
“Class 2” or “LPS” or “Limited Power Source” with output rated between
12 VDC or 24 VAC, 7 W min. or Power over Ethernet (PoE), rated 48 VDC,
7 W min.
• Any external power supply connected to the dome camera may only be
connected to another ClearPix dome camera of the same model series.
External power connections must be properly insulated.
• Do not connect the dome camera directly to mains power for any reason.
The Warning symbol indicates the presence of dangerous voltage
within and outside the product enclosure that may constitute a risk of
electric shock, serious injury or death to persons if proper precautions
are not followed.
The Caution symbol alerts the user to the presence of hazards that may
cause minor or moderate injury to persons, damage to property or
damage to the dome camera itself if proper precautions are not
followed.
Warning — Failure to observe the following instructions may result in severe
injury or death.

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• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other sources of heat.
• Do not subject the cables to excessive stress, heavy loads or pinching.
• Do not open or disassemble the dome camera. The dome camera contains
no user serviceable parts.
• Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing may be required when
the dome camera has been damaged, such as when liquid has spilled or
objects have fallen into the dome camera, the dome camera has been
exposed to rain or moisture, the dome camera does not operate normally,
or the dome camera has been dropped.
• Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning the dome camera
body.
• Use only accessories recommended by ClearPix.
• Avoid leaving the image sensor exposed for extended periods of time.
Always cover the image sensor with either a lens or a dust cap.
• Do not allow dust, moisture or any other foreign debris to enter the lens
mount.
• Never touch any glass elements inside the lens mount.
• Do not point the lens directly at the sun or other extremely bright objects or
damage to the image sensor could occur.
• Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified in this document may result in hazardous radiation
exposure.
Caution — Failure to observe the following instructions may result in injury or
damage to the dome camera.

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Regulator Notices
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This product complies with IEC 60825-1 (A2:2001) - CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT.
Maximum radiated output power: 740 mW.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by ClearPix
Corporation or parties authorized by ClearPix Corporation could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.
Disposal and Recycling Information
When this product has reached the end of its useful life, please dispose of it according to
your local environmental laws and guidelines.
European Union:
This symbol means that according to local laws and regulations
your product should be disposed of separately from household
waste. When this product reaches its end of life, take it to a
collection point designated by local authorities. Some collection
points accept products for free. The separate collection and
recycling of your product at the time of disposal will help conserve
natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that
protects human health and the environment.

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Other Notices
Compilation and Publication Notice
This manual has been compiled and published covering the latest product descriptions
and specifications. The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are
subject to change without notice. ClearPix reserves the right to make changes without
notice in the specifications and materials contained herein and shall not be responsible
for any damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on the materials
presented, including but not limited to typographical and other errors relating to the
publication.
Intellectual Property Notice
No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any industrial design, industrial
design rights, patent, patent rights, or copyrights of ClearPix Corporation or its licensors.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Table of Contents
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Cover View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Heater View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Required Tools and Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Checking the Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installation Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Removing the Dome Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Mounting the Dome Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connecting Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Aiming the Dome Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting the Dome Camera to a
Network Video Recorder (NVR) . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
IP Address Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Advanced Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Upgrading the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting to Input/Output Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connecting Microphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Installing Replacement Dome Bubble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Limited Warranty & Technical Support . . . . . . . . . 16

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Overview
Cover View
Feature Description
Dome Cover Vandal proof dome cover constructed out of
aluminum with a polycarbonate bubble.
Tamper Proof Screws Torx tamper-proof captive screws used to fix the
dome cover to the base.

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Bottom View
Feature Description
Cable Entry Hole Entry hole for all network, power and I/O cables.
Dome Mounting Slot Mounting points for the dome camera.
Serial Number Tag Serial and part numbers for the dome camera.
Cable Entry Hole
Serial Number Tag
Dome Mounting Slot
Dome Mounting Slot
Dome Mounting Slot

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Front View
Feature Description
Ethernet Port Accepts an Ethernet connection to a network. NVR communication
and image data transmission occurs over this connection. Provides
power to camera when connected to a network that provides Power
over Ethernet.
The Ethernet Port has two status lights indicating link (left) and
activity (right).
Power Connector
Block
Accepts a terminal block with either AC or DC power connected.
DC input can be either polarity. Only required when Power over
Ethernet is not available.
Audio Connector Accepts a 3.5 mm input from an external microphone (microphone
is not included). See the Connecting to Microphones section for
more information about the Audio Connector.
I/O Terminals Accepts connections to external input/output devices. See the
Connecting to External Devices section for more information about
the I/O Terminals.

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Rear View
Feature Description
Tilt Lock Screws Provides a locking mechanism for the image tilt adjustment.
Connection Status
LED
Provides information about the camera’s operation. See the
Connecting the Dome Camera to a Network Video Recorder
section for more information about the Connection Status LED.
It can be turned off during operation for covert installations. See
the camera user manual for details on how to turn off the
camera’s LEDs.
Image Rotation
Switch
Rotates the image by a 180˚ angle.

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Heater View
Feature Description
Heater Provides heat for the camera to extend the operating
temperature range. The heater is not included with all models.

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Installation
Required Tools and Materials
• Small slotted screwdriver with 5/64” or 2 mm blade width — for connecting
power when not using Power over Ethernet.
Checking the Package Contents
Ensure the package contains the following:
• ClearPix Panoramic High Definition IP Dome Camera
• Terminal Block
• T20 TORX tamper resistant key
• 3 Screws and Anchors for Solid Walls
• Drill Template
Installation Steps
Complete the following procedures to install the dome camera.
1. Removing the Dome Cover on page 6.
2. Mounting the Dome Camera on page 7.
3. Connecting Power on page 8.
4. Aiming the Dome Camera on page 9
5. Connecting the Dome Camera to a Network Video Recorder (NVR) on
page 9
Removing the Dome Cover
Remove the dome cover by loosening the 3 tamper-proof screws that fix the cover to the
base. The tamper resistant key included with the dome camera can be used to loosen
the screws.
NOTE: Be careful not to scratch the dome bubble.

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Mounting the Dome Camera
The dome camera can be mounted to a surface on its own or using one of the four dome
camera mounting accessories: indoor electrical box mounting plate, indoor in-ceiling
mount, indoor/outdoor mounting base, and indoor/outdoor pendant mount.
To mount the dome camera, complete the following steps:
1. Using the drill template, drill three mounting holes and one cable entry hole
in the ceiling/ wall. If using a dome camera mounting accessory, this step is
not necessary.
2. Drive three screws into mounting holes and leave 6 mm (1/4”) between the
screw head and the ceiling/wall surface.
3. Pull the cables through the cable entry hole in the ceiling/wall and the cable
entry hole in the dome camera.
4. Place the dome base on the screws using the keyed mounting slots and
rotate it clockwise.
5. Tighten the screws to hold the dome camera in place
For outdoor use, an outdoor mounting accessory is required.
Figure A: Dome camera installation.
Warning — Only use UL listed mounting brackets suitable for the mounting
surface and can sustain a minimum 0.53 kg (1.2 lbs), plus the weight of the
attached lens.
Caution — This camera is designed for indoor use only.

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Connecting Power
NOTE: Do not perform this procedure if the dome camera is powered through Power
over Ethernet (POE).
If PoE is not available, the dome camera needs to be powered through the removable
power connector block on the dome camera. Refer to the dome camera diagrams for the
location of the power connector block.
The dome camera can be powered from 12 VDC or 24 VAC. The power consumption
information is listed in the dome camera specifications.
To connect power to the dome camera, complete the following steps:
1. Remove the power connector block from the dome camera.
2. Remove the insulation from ¼” (6 mm) of the power wires.
Do not nick or damage the wires.
3. Insert the two power wires into the two terminals on the dome camera. The
connection can be made with either polarity.
Use a small slotted (5/64” or 2 mm blade width) screwdriver to loosen and
tighten the terminals.
4. Attach the power connector block back into the receptacle on the dome
camera.
Warning — This product is intended to be supplied by a UL Listed Power Unit
marked “Class 2” or “LPS” or “Limited Power Source” with output rated between
12 VDC or 24 VAC, 7 W min. or PoE rated 48 VDC, 7 W min.
Table 1: Wire run length for different wire gauges
Wire Gauge Maximum Run Length (ft [m])
AWG mm224 VAC 12 VDC
24 0.2 164[50] 43[13]
22 0.33 267[81] 71[21]
20 0.5 428[130] 114[34]
18 0.82 680[207] 181[55]
16 1.3 1071[326] 285[87]

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Aiming the Dome Camera
1. Loosen the mounting screws and the tilt lock screws.
2. Turn the lenses to the desired direction by rotating the base and tilting the
lenses.
3. Once satisfied, secure the dome camera’s position by tightening the
mounting screws and the tilt lock screws.
4. If the image is upside down, flip the image rotation switch to rotate the
image by a 180˚ angle.
Connecting the Dome Camera to a Network Video Recorder
(NVR)
Important: To avoid networking problems, only use network switches recommended by
ClearPix.
Connect the dome camera to the same network as the server running the ClearPix
Video Management software. The dome camera will automatically obtain an IP address
and will be detected by the software. For more information on how to configure the dome
camera, consult the software user guide.
The connection status LED on the back of the dome camera indicates the dome camera
progress in connecting to the server, as described in the following table. By default, the
connection status LED shuts off after the dome camera has been connected to a server.
Table 2: Connection States of Connection Status LED
Connection
State
Connection
Status LED Description
No Link Off Usually indicates that the dome camera is not
physically connected to any network device
Obtaining IP
Address
One short flash
every second
The dome camera is attempting to obtain an IP
address
Connecting to
NVR
Two short flashes
every second
The dome camera has obtained an IP address and is
attempting to connect to the server
Upgrading
Firmware
Two short flashes
and one long flash
every second
The dome camera is updating it’s firmware
Connected On The dome camera is connected to the server

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IP Address Selection
The dome camera automatically obtains an IP address. Once connected to a network,
the dome camera will attempt to locate and obtain an IP address from a DHCP server. If
this fails, the dome camera will use Zeroconf (APIPA) to choose an IP address.
When the dome camera IP address is set using Zeroconf, its IP address is in the
169.254.* subnet. The dome camera can be set to a static IP address from the ClearPix
Video Management software, consult the software user guide for details.

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Advanced Features
Upgrading the Firmware
The dome camera firmware can be field-upgraded through the ClearPix Video
Management software. Consult the software user guide for details on how firmware
upgrades are performed.
It is possible for the dome camera firmware to become corrupted during an upgrade —
for example, if power is lost during the upgrade process. If this occurs, the dome camera
can be reverted to run from bootstrap firmware. Once reverted, the dome camera can be
upgraded as usual.
Figure B: The firmware revert microswitch at the rear of the camera.
1. Disconnect power from the dome camera.
2. Using a straightened paperclip or similar tool, gently press and hold the
firmware revert microswitch.
3. While continuing to hold the microswitch, power the dome camera. Release
the microswitch after three seconds.
Warning — The dome camera should only be reverted to bootstrap firmware if
the dome camera is unable to start up due to corrupted firmware.

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Connecting to Input/Output Devices
External devices are connected to the dome camera through the I/O terminal. The pinout
for the I/O terminal is shown in the following table and diagram.
Figure C: External I/O terminal schematics and example application.
Table 3: External I/O Terminals
Pin Function Description
1 GND Ground for RS-485 interface.
2 RS-485 RX/TX+ Half-duplex RS-485 interface for controlling external
equipment
3 RS-485 RX/TX-
4 Input (-)/Output A Shared pin for Input and Output.
5 Input (+) The input uses a photocoupler and is electrically isolated
from the internal circuitry. The input voltage should not
exceed 12 V.
6 Output B The output uses a photocoupler and is electrically isolated
from the internal circuitry. The output terminal (A and B)
connections can be made with either polarity. The output can
drive a maximum load of 50 V and 120 mA.
RS-485 External Device
Switch
Relay
1
2
3
4
5
6
24V
3V
+
+
-
-
Camera

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Connecting Microphones
The dome camera can be connected to an external microphone through the audio
connector. The audio connector is a 3.5 mm (1/8”) input for a mono microphone, or a
line-in mono signal. The left channel of the stereo signal is used. Consult the software
user guide for details on how configure the audio input.
Installing Replacement Dome Bubble
The dome bubble can be replaced if it is damaged.
To replace the dome bubble, perform the following steps:
1. Remove the dome cover by loosening the 3 tamper-proof screws.
2. Remove the 4 screws and retaining ring fastening the bubble to the dome
cover.
3. Pull the bubble out of the aluminum cover and remove the O-ring.
4. Put the O-ring on the replacement bubble and insert it into the dome cover.
5. Screw the retaining ring into the dome cover.
Figure D: Dome bubble assembly

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Cleaning
Body
Use a dry or lightly dampened cloth to clean the camera body.
Caution — Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning the camera
body.