Climax Vesta Series User manual

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November 28, 2019

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION______________________________________________________________________________ 9
1. APPLICATION OVERVIEW______________________________________________________________ 10
1.1. PARTS IDENTIFICATION __________________________________________________________10
1.2. LED INDICATOR ________________________________________________________________11
1.3. THE POWER SUPPLY ____________________________________________________________11
2. GETTING STARTED ____________________________________________________________________ 12
2.1. EQUIPMENT REQUIRED ___________________________________________________________12
2.2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION ________________________________________________________12
2.3. SETUP _______________________________________________________________________14
3. OPERATION ___________________________________________________________________________ 19
3.1. WEB BROWSER ACCESS _________________________________________________________19
3.2. SMARTPHONE ACCESS___________________________________________________________21
3.3. DOORBELL NOTIFICATION_________________________________________________________24
3.4. VIDEO /PICTURE CAPTURE AND EVENT HISTORY________________________________________26
4. REMOTE PROGRAMMING_______________________________________________________________ 27
4.1. APP USER SETTING _____________________________________________________________27
4.2. VIDEO SETTING ________________________________________________________________30
4.3. VDP SETTING _________________________________________________________________33

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Introduction
VDP-A1 Video Door Phone is designed to replace conventional doorbell by providing
remote video streaming access, two-way communication via Wi-Fi network. The Video
Door Phone functions either as a part of Climax alarm system by connecting to a Climax
security system Control Panel, or as a standalone device. Setup and remote access of
Video Door Phone is performed via smartphone applications developed by Climax
Technology.

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1.Application Overview
1.1. Parts Identification
1. Camera Lens
2. Night Light LED
3. LED Indicator (Blue / Amber)
4. Function Button
5. Bottom Screw
The bottom screw should be loosened before hooking the VDP onto mounting bracket, and
tightened after VDP is hooked to bracket.
When tightened, the bottom screw fixes VDP to mounting bracket. VDP cannot be detached
from bracket as long as screw is tightened.
6. Jumper Switch (Reserved)
The Jumper Switch is set to OFF position. Do NOT change the jumper setting or you may
damage the VDP when supplying power.
7. 12~24V DC/AC Power Input
Please note the torque on locknut should be less than 24.5 Nm (2.5 kg-m).
8. Reserved
9. Reserved
10.12~24V DC/AC Power Input
Please note the torque on locknut should be less than 24.5 Nm (2.5 kg-m).
Front View
Back View
(Without Bracket)
Bracket (Inside)
Bracket (Outside)
Jumper On
The jumper link is inserted
connecting the two pins.
Jumper Off
If the jumper link is removed or
“parked” on one pin.

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1.2. LED Indicator
The Video Door Phone has 2 sets of LED in Blue and Amber color, arranged in circular
pattern around the button to indicate device status.
LED Color
Behavior
Indication
Blue
Flash every 3 seconds
VDP under Wi-Fi setup mode (AP mode)
Spinning
VDP button pressed, waiting for answer
ON
VDP under video streaming and two-way
communication
Amber
ON for 3 seconds
VDP finish warm up upon power on,
entering normal operation.
Flash every 3 seconds
Wi-Fi connectivity problem*
Flash every second
VDP unable to connect to server
3 Flash then ON for 6
seconds
VDP reset to factory default
*Note: It takes about 1 minute for VDP to connect to Wi-Fi after power on. Before the
Wi-Fi connection is established, theAmber LED may flash momentarily.
1.3. The Power Supply
The VDP uses 12~24V DC/AC power as its power source. Connect power to the
connector on the bracket; install the VDP on the bracket to power on the device.

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2.Getting Started
2.1. Equipment required
The following equipment is required to use VDP:
A router supporting 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network. The Climax panel should be connected
to this router with access to internet and Home Portal Server.
An iPhone or Android smartphone
Android version requirement: Android 5.1 or above.
iPhone version requirement: iOS 9or above.
If planning to use the VDP with your existing alarm system, a Climax IP based
security system alarm panel is required –The panel must be registered in Climax
Home Portal Server with a valid user account. Refer to panel and Home Portal
Server user guide to complete panel setup and registration process.
If planning to use VDP as a standalone device, no Climax security system device is
required.
2.2. Hardware Installation
1. Find the wall mounting bracket, connect 12~ 24V DC/AC power to the connector on
the bracket.
2. Switch off the circuit breaker first. Connect 12~24V DC/AC power to the connector
on the bracket as (Pic 1). Note: the torque on locknut should be less than 24.5 Nm
(2.5 kg-m).
The wiring should connect to the connector on the inside of bracket, pass through
the opening on the bracket and tucked into the bracket’s central cavity on the back.

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3. Locate the 4 mounting holes on the VDP and use them as template to mark
mounting location on the wall. Drill holes and insert wall plugs if needed.
4. Screw the mounting bracket onto marked location.
5. Hook VDP onto the bracket. Gently and firmly push the VDP downwards until you
hear a “click” sound.
6. Tighten the bottom screw to lock VDP onto bracket. Switch on the circuit breaker to
provide power to the VDP.

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2.3. Setup
The Video Door Phone can be either incorporated into existing Climax security system
as an accessory device, or used as a standalone device. Determine which application
should be used with your Video Door Phone before proceeding to setup process.
3.3.1. Video Door Phone as Alarm System Accessory
In order to incorporate Video Door Phone into existing Climax security system, the
control panel of the security system must be registered into Climax Home Portal Server
first with a functional user account.
A smartphone with Vesta Home 5 TW / Vesta Home 5 US or Vesta Home 5 EU app
installed is required to perform setup. Search for the app in Google Play or Apple App
Store, type Vesta Home 5 TW/US/EU on the search bar according to your server, then
download the app. Refer to Climax Home Portal Server user guide for detail.
1. Open Vesta Home 5 app and enter your existing user account & password of the
Control Panel you wish to use for further setup.
2. Tap the Camera icon in the navigation bar and the + icon on top right corner to add
the VDP into your existing system. Select the VDP icon and tap “Next”.
3. Power up the Video Doorbell by applying AC power. The device will first warm up for
about 30 seconds, and its Blue LED will begin to flash.
Flashing Blue LED indicates the Video Doorbell does not have a working Wi-Fi
setting yet. It will enter Wi-Fi setup mode (AP mode) automatically upon power-up.
4. Follow on-screen instructions and select the route to set up your Wi-Fi network.
Please note if the VDP has already been set up to another Wi-Fi network, ensure to
reset the device first before adding it into your existing alarm system.

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5. Connect to your Wi-Fi. Make sure your phone’s Wi-Fi is enabled. Follow on-screen
instructions. Select your VDP’s MAC address and your Wi-Fi network. Enter your
Wi-Fi network password and tap “Next”.
6. Wait for your VDP to connect to your Wi-Fi network. Tap “Done” when Wi- Fi setup is
complete.

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7. After successfully joining to your Wi-Fi network, the app proceeds to learn the Video
Doorbell into the Control Panel. When learning is complete, the app displays
success message. Re-login to the app to start using your Video Doorbell (The device
will reboot upon complete learning, you may need to wait a short time for it to
restart.)