ERNITEC Orion DX 3 User manual

Rv01.0.25.07.2018
Orion DX 3
Network PTZ Camera
User’s Manual
Ver. 1

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Table of Contents
1. Overview................................................................................................................................3
1.1 Features......................................................................................................................3
1.2 Package Contents .......................................................................................................4
1.3 Dimensions..................................................................................................................5
1.4 Connectors..................................................................................................................6
2. Camera Cabling.....................................................................................................................7
2.1 Power Connection .......................................................................................................8
2.2 Ethernet Cable Connection..........................................................................................8
2.3 Audio / AIarm I/O & RS-485 Connection......................................................................9
3. System Requirements ........................................................................................................10
4. Access Camera ...................................................................................................................11
5. Setup Video Resolution......................................................................................................14
6. Configuration Files Export / Import ...................................................................................14
7. Tech Support Information ..................................................................................................16
7.1 Delete the Existing DCViewer....................................................................................16
7.2 Setup Internet Security..............................................................................................17

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1. Overview
Orion DX 3 is a versatile outdoor PTZ camera that comes with 30x optical zoom
module. It supports up to 4M real-time video in HDR mode. When the camera is
operated in dual stream mode, the primary stream can be set at 720P, 1080P or
2M depending on models, and the secondary stream can be 720P or 1080p at
30 fps. Utilizing the latest technology, Orion DX 3 can stream out video in H.265,
H.264 and MJPEG simultaneously.
The new generation outdoor PTZ camera features servo feedback technology
and electronic image stabilizer (EIS) technology. The servo feedback technology
ensures the Orion DX 3 PTZ to return to the exact position immediately when
encountering external force (e.g. human interference) or environmental vibration.
EIS technology can effectively produce stable images by actively sensing
directional movement of the images and compensating accordingly; this is
particularly useful for PTZ cameras installed at places where environmental
movement (e.g. strong wind, the passing-by heavy vehicles) is constant, and
when high optical zoom is executed.
1.1 Features
Multiple Progressive Scan CMOS Sensor Support up to 2MP Resolution
Up to Powerful 30x Optical Zoom
Multi Codec Support (H.265 / H.264 / MJPEG)
Multi Exposure HDR
Quad Streams Support
BNC Analog Output for Installation Support
RS-485 Support
Electrical Image Stabilizer (EIS) Support
3D Motion Compensated Noise Reduction (MCTF)
Smart Event Function- External Output/ Motion Detection/ Network Failure
Detection/ Periodical Event/ Manual Trigger/ Audio Detection
Text Overlay and Privacy Masks
Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC Card Support
ONVIF Profile S/G/Q Support
Smart Low Bitrate Control
Weatherproof (IP66)
Vandal Proof (IK10 Rating)
Servo Feedback- Improve the Mechanism from Stalling
Zero-Down-Time(ZDT) Power Switching

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1.2 Package Contents
Please check the box contains the items listed here. If any item is missing or has
defects, DO NOT install or operate the product and contact the dealer for
assistance.
Orion DX 3
Network PTZ Camera
Quick Guide
M4 Security Screw
with Rubber
2-Pin Power
Terminal Block (DC12V Use)
3-Pin Power
Terminal Block (AC 24V Use)
14-Pin Alarm/Audio I/O
Terminal Block
NOTE: To use an external power supply, please contact the camera
manufacturer to confirm that the power supply uses the same power
specifications as the camera. The power supply must comply with the
LPS requirements.
NOTE: This camera contains replaceable batteries. To prevent explosion
risks, confirm the battery type before replacement. Dispose of used
batteries in accordance with the local regulations.

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1.3 Dimensions

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1.4 Connectors
Refer to the diagrams below for the positions of the reset button and various
connectors of the camera. Definition of the reset button and the connectors are
given as follow.
No.
Connector
Definition
1
Power Connector
(DC12V)
DC12V power connection
2
Console Connector
This connector is used to burn firmware into
the camera when the camera is returned for
repair/maintenance. Please contact the
camera manufacturer for further information.
3
RJ-45 Port
For network and PoE+ connections
4
Power Connector
(AC24V)
AC24V power connection
5
BNC
For analog video output
6
Audio/Alarm I/O
& RS-485 Connector*
Audio/Alarm I/O & RS-485 connection
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Reset Button
Press the button with a proper tool for at least
20 seconds to restore the system.
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SD Card Slot
Open the dome cover to reveal the SD Card
Slot. Insert the SD card into the card slot to
store videos and snapshots. Do not remove
the SD card when the camera is powered on.
*Do NOT connect external power supply to the alarm I/O connector of the camera.
NOTE: It is not recommended to record with the SD card for 24/7
continuously, as it may not be able to support long term continuous data
read/write. Please contact the manufacturer of the SD card for information
regarding the reliability and the life expectancy.

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2. Camera Cabling
The outdoor models are being IP66-rated to prevent water from entering the
camera. However, water might still enter the camera if it is being improperly
installed. Please make sure the warnings below are strictly followed when
installing the camera.
NOTE: This camera must be installed by qualified personnel and the
installation should conform to all local codes.
Place all cables and the adaptor in dry and well-waterproofed
environments, e.g. waterproof boxes. The purpose is to prevent moisture
accumulation inside the camera and moisture penetration into cables.
While running cables, slightly bend the cables to a U-shaped curve to
make a low point (as demonstrated in the figures below). The purpose is
to prevent water from entering the camera along the cables from above.
The cable entry hole of the outdoor mounting kit (indicated in the figure
below) needs to be sealed with thread seal tape to avoid water from
entering the camera.

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2.1 Power Connection
To power up the camera, connect the DC12V or AC24V power adaptor to the
power connector of the camera and the power outlet. Refer to the diagram and
pin definition below for AC24V power connection.
Pin
Definition
1
AC24V L
2
GND
3
AC24V N
Alternatively, users can use an Ethernet cable and connect it to the RJ-45 port
of the camera and an IEEE 802.3at (PoE+) 2-Pair 30W switch.
Zero Downtime Power Switching (ZDT)
When users connect DC12V power jack and the RJ-45 port at the same time,
the power input comes from the DC12V connector. If the DC12V power source
fails, the camera will switch power input seamlessly to the RJ-45 port until the
DC12V power source is restored.
2.2 Ethernet Cable Connection
To connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 connector of the camera,
and plug the other end of the cable to the network switch or PC.
NOTE: In some cases, Ethernet crossover cable might be needed when
connecting the camera directly to the PC.
NOTE: Check the status of the link indicator and activity indicator LEDs.
If the LEDs are unlit, please check the LAN connection.
Green Link Light indicates good network connection.
Orange Activity Light flashes for network activity indication.

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2.3 Audio / AIarm I/O & RS-485 Connection
Please refer to the diagram and pin definition tables below for audio/alarm I/O &
RS-485 connection.
Pin
Definition
Pin
Definition
Pin
Definition
Pin
Definition
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Audio Out
5
Alarm Out
B1
9
Alarm In 4
13
GND (Alarm
I/O & RS-485)
2
GND
(Audio I/O)
6
Alarm Out
B2
10
Alarm In 3
14
Audio In
3
Alarm Out A1
7
RS-485 D+
11
Alarm In 2
Def
4
Alarm Out A2
8
RS-485 D-
12
Alarm In 1
Dn
Definition

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3. System Requirements
To perform the camera via web browser, please ensure the PC is in good network
connection, and meet the system requirement as described below.
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System Requirement
Personal Computer
Minimum :
1. Intel® CoreTM i5-2430M @ 2.4 GHz
2. 4 GB RAM
Recommended :
1. Intel® CoreTM i7-3770 [email protected]
2. 8 GB RAM
Operating System
Windows VISTA / Windows XP / Windows 7 / Windows 10
Web Browser
Microsoft Internet Explorer 11.0 (recommended)
Chrome
Firefox
Safari
Network Card
10Base-T (10 Mbps), 100Base-TX (100 Mbps) or
1000Base-T (1000 Mbps) operation
Viewer
ActiveX control plug-in for Microsoft IE
NOTE: The ITE is to be connected only to PoE networks without routing
to the outside plant or equivalent description.

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4. Access Camera
For initial access to the camera, users can search the camera through the
installer program: DeviceSearch.exe.
Accessing the Camera by Device Search Software
Step 1: Double click on the program Device Search.exe.
Step 2: After its window appears, click on the <Device Search> button on the
top. All the finding IP devices will be listed in the page.
Step 3: Find the camera in the list by its IP address and click on it. The default
IP address of the camera is: 192.168.0.250.
Step 4: The default IP address of the camera may not be in the same LAN as
the IP address of the PC. If so, the IP address of the camera needs to
be changed. Right click on the camera and click <Network Setup>.
Meanwhile, record the MAC address of the camera, for future
identification.
Step 5: The <Network Setup> page will come out. Select <DHCP> and click
<Apply> down the page. The camera will be assigned with a new IP
address.
Step 6: Click <OK> on the Note of setting change. Wait for one minute to re-
search the camera.
Step 7: Click on the <Device Search> button to re-search all the devices. Find
the camera in the list by its MAC address. Then double click or right
click and select <Browse> to access the camera directly via a web
browser.

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Step 8: A prompt window requesting for default username and password will
appear. Enter the default username and password shown below to
login to the camera.
Login ID
Password
Admin
1234
NOTE: ID and password are case sensitive.
NOTE: It is strongly advised that administrator’s password be
altered for the security concerns. Refer to the Orion DX 3
Network PTZ Camera Menu Tree for further details.
Installing DCViewer Software Online
For the initial access to the camera, a client program, DCViewer, will be
automatically installed to the PC when connecting to the camera.
If the web browser doesn’t allow Viewer installation, please check the Internet
security settings or ActiveX controls and plug-ins settings (refer to section Setup
Internet Security) to continue the process.
The Information Bar (just below the URL bar) may come out and ask for
permission to install the ActiveX Control for displaying video in browser.
Right click on the Information Bar and select <Install ActiveX Control…> to allow
the installation. A security warning window will pop up. Click on <Install> to carry
on software installation.
The download procedure of DCViewer software is specified as follows.
Step 1: In the DCViewer installation window, click on <Next> to start the
installation.
Step 2: A status bar will be displayed to show the installation progress. After
the installation is completed, click on <Finish> to exit the installation
process.
Step 3: Click on <Finish> to close the DCViewer installation page.

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Once the Viewer is successfully installed, the Home page of the camera will be
shown as the figure below.
Zoom and Focus Adjustment
The live image will be displayed on the Home page when the camera is
successfully accessed. If zoom or focus is not at the desired position, please use
the function buttons on the Home page for adjustment. Refer to the Orion DX 3
Network PTZ Camera Menu Tree for more details about the function buttons.

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5. Setup Video Resolution
Users can setup video resolution on Video Format page of the user-friendly
browser-based configuration interface.
Video Format can be found under: Streaming> Video Configuration.
The default value of the video resolution is as below.
2M
Normal Mode
H.265- 1920 x 1080 (30/25 fps) +
H.265- 1920 x 1080 (30/25 fps)
HDR Mode
HDR Mode
For more details about the combinations of video resolution, please refer to the
Orion DX 3 Network PTZ Camera Menu Tree.
6. Configuration Files Export / Import
To export / import configuration files, users can access the Maintenance page on
the user-friendly browser-based configuration interface.

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The Maintenance setting can be found under this path: System> Maintenance.
Users can export configuration files to a specified location and retrieve data by
uploading an existing configuration file to the camera. It is especially convenient
to make multiple cameras having the same configuration.
Export
Users can save the system settings by exporting the configuration file (.bin) to a
specified location for future use. Click on the <Export> button, and the popup
File Download window will come out. Click on <Save> and specify a desired
location for saving the configuration file.
Upload
To upload a configuration file to the camera, click on <Browse> to select the
configuration file, and then click on the <Upload> button for uploading.

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7. Tech Support Information
This chapter will introduce how to delete previously-installed DCViewer in the PC
and how to setup the Internet security.
7.1 Delete the Existing DCViewer
For users who have installed the DCViewer in the PC previously, please remove
the existing DCViewer from the PC before accessing to the IP camera.
Deleting the DCViewer
In the Windows <Start Menu>, activate <Control Panel>, and then double click
on <Add or Remove Programs>. In the <Currently installed programs> list, select
<DCViewer> and click on the button <Remove> to uninstall the existing
DCViewer.
Deleting Temporary Internet Files
To improve browser performance, it is suggested to clean up all the files in the
<Temporary Internet Files>. The procedure is as follows.
Step 1: In the web browser, clicks on the <Tools> tab on the menu bar and
select <Internet Options>.
Step 2: Click on the <Delete> button under the <Browsing History> section.
Step 3: In the appeared window, tick the box beside the <Temporary Internet
Files> and click on <Delete> to start deleting the files.

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7.2 Setup Internet Security
If ActiveX control installation is blocked, please either set Internet security level
to default or change ActiveX controls and plug-ins settings.
Internet Security Level: Default
Step 1: Start the Internet Explorer (IE).
Step 2: Click on the <Tools> tab on the menu bar and select <Internet Options>.
Step 3: Click on the <Security> tab, and select <Internet> zone.
Step 4: Down the page, click on the <Default Level> button and click on <OK>
to confirm the setting. Close the browser window, and restart a new
one later to access the IP camera.
ActiveX Controls and Plug-ins Settings
Step 1: Repeat Step 1 to Step 3 of the previous section above.
Step 2: Down the page, click on the <Custom Level> button to change ActiveX
controls and plug-ins settings. The Security Settings window will pop up.
Step 3: Under <ActiveX controls and plug-ins>, set ALL items (as listed below)
to <Enable> or <Prompt>. Please note that the items vary by IE version.
ActiveX controls and plug-ins settings:
1. Binary and script behaviors.
2. Download signed ActiveX controls.
3. Download unsigned ActiveX controls.
4. Allow previously unused ActiveX controls to run without prompt.
5. Allow Scriptlets.
6. Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls.
7. Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe for scripting.
8. Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins.
9. Only allow approved domains to use ActiveX without prompt.
10.Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting*.
11.Display video and animation on a webpage that does not use external media player.
Step 4: Click on <OK> to accept the settings. A prompt window will appear for
confirming the setting changes, click <Yes(Y)> to close the Security
Setting window.
Step 5: Click on <OK> to close the Internet Options screen.
Step 6: Close the browser window, and restart a new one later to access the IP
camera.