Earth Networks 9710 User guide

HDCam Installation Manual
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High Definition Camera
System Installation, Operation, and
Maintenance Manual

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Copyright
Copyright 2008, by Earth Networks, Inc.
All Rights Reserved.
Manual Copyright, 2008, by Earth Networks, Inc.
All Rights Reserved.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a
commitment on the part of Earth Networks, Inc.
FCC Compliance
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, or her, own expense.

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Disclaimer
The procedures, methods, and hardware described in this manual are intended to provide
general guidelines and instructions for installing the Earth Networks High Definition
Camera (HDCam) system. Each installation site is unique and each site may require
special considerations that are beyond the scope of this manual. Any questions not
covered within this manual should be directed to Earth Networks Weather Station
Technical Support at [phone] or email [email protected].
All procedures, methods, and hardware used to install a Earth Networks HDCam system
must conform to all applicable building codes (national, state, and local). Installation
subcontractors are responsible for complying with all applicable codes. Buyer and/or
installer provided hardware must be equivalent or better (according to industry standards)
than that specified in the Earth Networks Installation Manual.
The buyer/installer is responsible for any damage caused by installation of the Earth
Networks HDCam.
THINK SAFETY FIRST!

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Table of Content
Copyright ............................................................................................................................ 2
Disclaimer........................................................................................................................... 3
Table of Content ................................................................................................................. 4
Table of Figures.................................................................................................................. 5
Thank You!......................................................................................................................... 6
Plan Ahead.......................................................................................................................... 7
Safety!............................................................................................................................. 7
Getting Started .................................................................................................................... 9
Camera System Parts ...................................................................................................... 9
Tools Needed................................................................................................................ 10
Site Evaluation.............................................................................................................. 11
Installation......................................................................................................................... 12
Indoor Preliminary Setup.............................................................................................. 12
Viewing Live Video and Captured Images................................................................... 16
Live Video ................................................................................................................ 16
Captured Images ....................................................................................................... 21
Routing the Cable ......................................................................................................... 22
Outdoor Installation...................................................................................................... 23
Indoor connections........................................................................................................ 25
Focusing the Camera..................................................................................................... 26
Earth Networks HDCam Viewer Page Configuration.................................................. 28
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................ 31
Maintenance...................................................................................................................... 33
Additional Information ..................................................................................................... 34
Specifications.................................................................................................................... 35
HDCam......................................................................................................................... 35
Lens............................................................................................................................... 35
Power Supply................................................................................................................ 35

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Table of Figures
Figure 1 - Wall Mounted HDCam.................................................................................... 11
Figure 2 –Preliminary Equipment Setup......................................................................... 13
Figure 3 - Red Indicator Light Showing HDCam Initiating Power ................................. 14
Figure 4 –Green Indicator Light Confirming HDCam Power........................................ 14
Figure 5 –Link Light Indicating Camera Establishing an Internet Connection.............. 15
Figure 6 –http://download.earthnetworks.com Main Page............................................. 16
Figure 7 –HDCam Finder Tool Action Prompt............................................................... 16
Figure 8 –HDCam Finder Tool Security Prompt............................................................ 17
Figure 9 –StarDot Tool Welcome.................................................................................... 17
Figure 10 –StarDot Tool Installation Location............................................................... 17
Figure 11 –StarDot Tool Shortcut Options ..................................................................... 18
Figure 12 –StarDot Tool Confirmation of Selected Options........................................... 18
Figure 13 –StarDot Tool Installation Completion........................................................... 18
Figure 14 –StarDot Tool IP Address Locator ................................................................. 19
Figure 15 –Earth Networks HDCam Viewer Page.......................................................... 20
Figure 16 - Web Browser Address Bar............................................................................. 20
Figure 17 - HDCam with Drip Loop ................................................................................ 23
Figure 18 –HDCam Lens Focus Adjustment and Lens Zoom Adjustment ...................... 27
Figure 19 –Earth Networks HDCam Viewer Page Showing Location of Config Link ... 28
Figure 20 –Earth Networks HDCam Viewer Page Config Login ................................... 29
Figure 21 –Network Tab in Config Option of Earth Networks HDCam Viewer Page.... 30
Figure 22 –HDCam Power Supply Showing Illuminated Indicator Light ...................... 31
Figure 23 –HDCam Indicator Light Showing Power Connection Established............... 31
Figure 24 –HDCam Link Light Indicating Internet Connection Established.................. 32

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Thank You!
Thank you and congratulations on acquiring the Earth Networks HDCam system. The
Earth Networks HDCam captures images of local weather conditions with the advantage
of a much higher resolution than with cameras previously offered. The quality of the
images from the Earth Networks HDCam is sure to enhance the benefit of your weather
system. With very little configuration required, setup for this camera is straightforward
and fast.
By installing and operating the entire Earth Networks system, you become an essential
part of the Earth Networks program, an integrated network of weather stations
comprising the largest weather monitoring system in the world.
You can monitor a high-quality, live image from the camera using most web browsers
connected to a Local Area Network (LAN). The maximum frame rate is 30 frames per
second (FPS). Captured images are also available through the internet at
www.earthnetworks.com.

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Plan Ahead
Read this entire manual before beginning installation. Retain this manual for future
reference for any staff member who may operate the weather station, now or in the
future. The Earth Networks HDCam installation can be straightforward and easy to
complete if all steps are followed closely.
In order to ensure the most efficient installation possible, you MUST follow the steps
in “Indoor Preliminary Setup” BEFORE installing ANY equipment outdoors.
The most important aspect of preparation is safety. Installation of the HDCam
requires working with electrical cable, drilling through walls or other dense support
structures, standing on ladders, and, possibly, walking on roofs. Please carefully read
the section below on “Safety.”
Please pay close attention to the section on “Site Evaluation.” A complete site evaluation
determines proper placement of the camera and will prevent the need to have to re-mount
the camera and re-route the cables.
All additional parts needed (such as ladders, drills, bits, etc.) should be assembled and
inspected before beginning installation. Earth Networks cannot accept responsibility for
damage caused by these tools so all safety precautions should be adhered to. This would
include the use of leather gloves and goggles when appropriate.
If there are any questions, doubts, or discrepancies, call Earth Networks Weather Station
Technical Support at [phone] or email [email protected].
Safety!
(Please see Troubleshooting, Maintenance, and Additional Information in this document)
Only qualified personnel should install the HDCam.
While installation of the HDCam is not particularly difficult, it does usually require
installation near the rooftop and working with electrical wiring, which presents some
amount of risk.
To limit risk to self and property, this manual should be thoroughly read and understood
before beginning installation. Adhere to all warnings on the unit and in the operating
instructions

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Installation must conform to national, state, and local building code requirements with the
most stringent guidelines being adhered to.
The HDCam should only be installed by someone comfortable with being on a high
ladder or rooftop and who is authorized by the site to perform the installation. Roof and
ladder safety is crucial!
Allow only qualified Electricians to make electrical connections. Take all reasonable
safety precautions –double checking a power cable connection could save a life.
Stay as far away from other electrical wiring as possible. Never allow the camera
housing, the cabling, a drill bit, or any other item to contact electrical wires or
conduit. Injury or death could result.
A qualified installer will need to securely mount the unit to a supporting structure capable
of sustaining the weight of the unit (4.5 pounds) by using appropriate tools and hardware.
Failure to properly secure the HDCam could result in the unit separating from the support
structure and falling. This would not only damage the camera but could injure anyone
standing nearby.
If needed, Earth Networks may be able to recommend professional installers and an
estimate of the cost. If this is desired, please call Earth Networks Weather Station
Technical Support at [phone] or email [email protected].

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Getting Started
Camera System Parts
Item
Part Number
HDCam
9710
HDCam Housing
9740
Housing Mounting Arm
8032
200 ft Cat 6 Power over Ethernet Cable
8525
HDCam Power Supply
9745
Network Surge Suppressor
8550
Power Strip
210
5 ft Cat 5 Network Ethernet Cable
5452
Cable Ties
1168
Please carefully unpack, set out, and identify each part and
inspect for damage. If any damage is noticed, please call Earth
Networks Weather Station Technical Support at [phone]
or email [email protected]
Outdoor Components Indoor Components
200 ft Cat 6 PoE Cable Network Surge Suppressor
HDCam in Housing Power Strip
Mounting Arm HDCam Power Supply
Cable Ties 5 ft Cat 5 Network Ethernet Cable

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Tools Needed
(Not supplied by Earth Networks)
Wire cutters and pliers
#2 Phillips screwdriver
7/16” Wrench
9/16” Wrench
Heavy-duty drill with bits sized up to 1-1/4” – bits must be appropriate for
material being drilled into (masonry, wood, metal, etc.) and must be long enough
to penetrate the support walling from exterior to interior (possibly as much as 10”
or more).
Socket drivers, designed to be used with a drill, of the size(s) needed to fit the
screws intended for use in mounting the HDCam.
Fish Tape to pull cable through wall
Electrical Tape to tape the ends of cables for protection and to hold connectors
and cables together.
Bolts/Screws needed to attach the mounting arm to the wall will very according to
several factors. Both the composition of the mounting surface and the weight of
the unit (4.5 pounds) must be taken into account.
An adjustable ladder
Leveling device

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Note: Any cable routed on the building structure exterior must be secured and
routed in a conduit.
Site Evaluation
All sites will have certain building restrictions. To get the most out of the camera, a
location needs to be chosen that will present the least restrictions.
The sky, sun, and clouds are important elements in the captured images. A “perfect”
picture, in this case, includes about 50% sky and about 50% earth.
Remember that the camera will be operating throughout the year. A good view in the late
fall or winter may be obstructed by tree growth in the spring and summer.
Spend time looking at the lighting and shading based on the time of day, types of
weather, and time of year. It is best to center the camera facing toward the prevailing
winds –generally Westerly in the United States. If you invest the time now in site
evaluation, your efforts are sure to pay off in the end.
The camera must also be securely mounted to avoid distortion of the camera images. The
mounting arm must be wall mounted for optimal stabilization. The camera should be
mounted high enough so that there is a clear view of the horizon. The unit should be
mounted so that it is easily accessible. This will aid in any maintenance or adjustments
that may have to be made. Once you have chosen the direction you want the camera to
face, it should be mounted on the outermost wall in that direction. This will keep any
roofs and unnecessary structures out of your camera view.
Select and verify a route to run the cables from the camera to the interior of the building.
Figure 1 - Wall Mounted HDCam
Keep in mind that the unit comes with 200 feet of cable that must reach from the camera
to the network connection.

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Installation
Indoor Preliminary Setup
*****SETTING THE HDCAM UP INDOORS ON THE NETWORK IS ESSENTIAL
FOR THE SUCCESSFUL OUTDOOR INSTALLATION OF YOUR CAMERA. *****
By following these preliminary steps you will have the ability to obtain the internal
IP address of the HDCam, which you need in order to view the live video
transmitted from the HDCam. It is imperative that you install the camera indoors
initially in order to guarantee that the camera is working as it should. In order for the
camera to transmit images as it is designed to, TCP port 21 (FTP) outbound MUST be
open for the internal IP address of the camera.
In order to test the camera indoors you will need the following supplied equipment:
HDCam
200 ft cable
Power Supply
Network Surge Suppressor
5 ft cable
You will need to have access to a computer running on the same subnet (network) as the
network connection that you will connect the camera to for this test. You will also need
an electrical outlet nearby.

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1. Plug one end of the 200 ft Ethernet cable into the camera where the connection is
labeled “NET (PoE)”.
2. Plug the other end of the 200 ft Ethernet cable into the power supply where the
connection is labeled “Data and Power Out.”
3. Plug the network surge suppressor into the power supply in the connection labeled
“Data In.”
4. Plug the 5 ft Cat 5 Network Ethernet cable into the network surge suppressor.
5. For internet transmission, plug the opposite end of the 5 ft Cat 5 Network
Ethernet Cable into the network connection.
6. For power, plug the power supply into an electrical outlet.
Figure 2 –Preliminary Equipment Setup

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Once the camera has a power connection and internet transmission, several lights can be
seen on the camera for verification. In Figure 3 and Figure 4, the power sequence is
apparent through the change from the red light on the top which will appear after
connected for about 15 seconds, to the green light on the bottom, which will appear after
another 15 seconds.
Figure 3 - Red Indicator Light Showing HDCam Initiating Power
Figure 4 –Green Indicator Light Confirming HDCam Power

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In Figure 5, an orange light is visible near the bottom right corner of the NET (PoE)
connection. This orange light will illuminate while the ethernet connection is being
established. About 30 seconds later a green light will illuminate on the bottom left side
of the NET (PoE) connection. The green light indicates the camera has established an IP
address. The green light also indicates the camera is connected to the internet. Until the
green light is illuminated, communication with the camera through the network is not
possible. The green light indicates that the camera has an Ethernet connection which is
crucial for data transmission.
Figure 5 –Link Light Indicating Camera Establishing an Internet Connection
Proceed on to the next section “Viewing Live Video and Captured Images” in order to
verify your camera is sending images properly.

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Viewing Live Video and Captured Images
Live Video
In order to obtain live video from your camera you will need to acquire the
internal IP address of your camera. To do this, you will need to download a
program from the internet. Open a web browser on a computer connected to the
same subnet as the camera. THE HDCAM ABSOLUTELY MUST BE
CONNECTED TO THE SAME SUBNET AS THE COMPUTER USED TO
AQUIRE THE INTERNAL IP ADDRESS OF THE CAMERA. To begin,
visit http://download.earthnetworks.com.
Figure 6 –http://download.earthnetworks.com Main Page
1. Click on the link that says “HD Camera Finder Tool”
Figure 7 –HDCam Finder Tool Action Prompt
2. Click Run

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Figure 8 –HDCam Finder Tool Security Prompt
3. Click Run again
Figure 9 –StarDot Tool Welcome
4. A StarDot Tools Setup window will pop up, click next.
Figure 10 –StarDot Tool Installation Location
5. Select where you want your StarDot tools installed, click next.

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Figure 11 –StarDot Tool Shortcut Options
6. Select the Shortcut options you desire, click next.
Figure 12 –StarDot Tool Confirmation of Selected Options
7. Click next to proceed with the installation.
Figure 13 –StarDot Tool Installation Completion

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8. Make sure the Launch Program box is selected, click finish.
Figure 14 –StarDot Tool IP Address Locator
9. Once you launch the program you will see the IP address of your HDCam
listed.
Note: If you do not see an IP address listed you are not connected to the
same subnet as the camera and you will need to finish testing in another
location where you can guarantee the computer and camera are on the
same subnet. If you are certain the camera is connected to the same
subnet as the computer you are working on and you have verified the
camera is installed properly, than you will need to call Earth Networks
Weather Station Technical Support at [phone]. If your network
does not assign DHCP IP addresses, you will need to obtain a null
modem cable to program a Static IP address in order to finish installation.
A null modem cable and instructions can be obtained by calling the
above number.

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Figure 15 –Earth Networks HDCam Viewer Page
10. Once you have the IP address, open a web browser and go to the web page for
the camera’s internal IP address. For example, if the IP address is
192.168.1.105, you would enter http://192.168.1.105 in the address bar of
your web browser. You should then arrive at the Earth Networks HDCam
Viewer Page for your camera.
Figure 16 - Web Browser Address Bar
Note: If you will need to set a static IP address for your camera, you will need
to refer to the section entitled, Earth Networks HDCam Viewer Page
Configuration on page 28.