EverFocus EPN5230 User manual

EPN Series IR Network Speed Dome
30x / 10x Optical Zoom & IP66
EPN5230 / EPN5210
User’s Manual
EPN5230
EPN5210
Copyright © EverFocus Electronics Corp.
Release Date: January, 2017

Copyright 1995~2017 EverFocus Electronics Corp.
Disclaimer
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Hsi-Chih, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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FAX: [phone]
www.everfocus.com.tw

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About this document
All the safety and operating instructions should be read and followed before the unit is operated. This
manual should be retained for future reference. The information in this manual was current when
published. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise and improve its products. All specifications are
therefore subject to change without notice.
Regulatory Notices
FCC Notice "Declaration of Conformity Information"
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 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 or more 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.
Warning: Changes or modifications made to this equipment, not expressly approved by EverFocus or
parties authorized by EverFocus could void the user's authority to operate the 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.
EverFocus Electronics Corp.
12F-1, No.79, Sec. 1, Shin-Tai Wu Road,
Hsi-Chih, New Taipei City, Taiwan
EPN Series cameras comply with CE and FCC.

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Precautions
1. Do not install the camera near electric or magnetic fields.
Install the camera away from TV/radio transmitters, magnets, electric motors, transformers and
audio speakers since the electromagnetic fields generated from these devices may distort the video
image or otherwise interfere with camera operation.
2. Never disassemble the camera beyond the recommendations in this manual nor introduce
materials other than those recommended herein.
Improper disassembly or introduction of corrosive materials may result in equipment failure or other
damage.
3. Try to avoid facing the camera toward the sun.
In some circumstances, direct sunlight may cause permanent damage to the sensor and/or internal
circuits, as well as creating unbalanced illumination beyond the capability of the camera to
compensate.
4. Keep the power cord away from water and other liquids and never touch the power cord with wet
hands.
Touching a wet power cord with your hands or touching the power cord with wet hands may result
in electric shock.
5. Never install the camera in areas exposed to oil, gas or solvents.
Oil, gas or solvents may result in equipment failure, electric shock or, in extreme cases, fire.
6. Cleaning
For cameras with interchangeable lenses, do not touch the surface of the sensor directly with the
hands. Use lens tissue or a cotton tipped applicator and ethanol to clean the sensor and the camera
lens. Use a damp soft cloth to remove any dirt from the camera body. Please do not use complex
solvents, corrosive or abrasive agents for cleaning of any part of the camera.
7. Do not operate the camera beyond the specified temperature, humidity or power source ratings.
Use the outdoor camera at temperatures within -20°C ~ 55°C / -4°F ~ 131°F; this device is not rated as
submersible. The input power source is 24VDC / 24 VAC~ / PoE. Be sure to connect the proper + / -
polarity and voltage, as incorrect polarity or too high a voltage will likely cause the camera to fail,
and such damage is not covered by the warranty. The use of properly fused or Class 2 power limited
type supplies is highly recommended.
8. Mounting
Use care in selecting a solid mounting surface which will support the weight of the camera plus any
wind, snow, ice or other loading, and securely attach the camera to the mounting surface using
screws and anchors which will properly support the camera. If necessary (e.g. when mounting to
drop ceilings) use a safety wire to provide additional support for the camera.

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Contents
1. Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 1
2. Physical Description ............................................................................................................ 2
3. Features ................................................................................................................................. 3
4. Installation ............................................................................................................................ 4
4.1 Packing List .................................................................................................................................4
4.2 Optional Accessory.....................................................................................................................5
4.3 Cable Descriptions......................................................................................................................5
4.4 Basic Installation.........................................................................................................................6
4.4.1 Inserting a Micro SD Card ..........................................................................................6
4.4.2 Wall-Mount Installation...........................................................................................10
5. Accessing the User Interface ........................................................................................... 13
5.1 Checking the Dynamic IP Address ............................................................................................13
5.2 Settings for Microsoft Internet Explorer..................................................................................15
5.3 Connecting the Camera to the Network ..................................................................................16
5.4 Live View Window ....................................................................................................................18
5.4.1 Image Setting ...........................................................................................................22
5.4.2 PTZ Setting ...............................................................................................................24
6. Playback ............................................................................................................................... 26
6.1 Remote Playback Using Playback Page ....................................................................................26
7. Setting .................................................................................................................................. 28
7.1 System ......................................................................................................................................29
7.1.1. Basic Info..................................................................................................................29
7.1.1.1. System Info ...........................................................................................29
7.1.1.2. System Maintenance ............................................................................30
7.1.1.3. FW Upgrade ..........................................................................................31
7.1.1.4. Log.........................................................................................................31
7.1.2. User Management ...................................................................................................33
7.1.3. PTZ Setting ...............................................................................................................35
7.1.3.1. Serial Setting .........................................................................................35
7.1.3.2. Schedule Task........................................................................................35

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7.1.4. Record......................................................................................................................37
7.1.4.1. Schedule Record ...................................................................................37
7.1.4.2. Update Schedule to FTP........................................................................38
7.1.5. Time Zone ................................................................................................................39
7.1.6. SD Card Status..........................................................................................................40
7.2 Video ........................................................................................................................................41
7.2.1. Video Stream ...........................................................................................................41
7.2.2. OSD Overlay .............................................................................................................42
7.2.3. Privacy Mask ............................................................................................................43
7.2.4. Focus / Zoom Setting ...............................................................................................44
7.2.5. Image Setting ...........................................................................................................45
7.3 Network....................................................................................................................................46
7.3.1. Ethernet ...................................................................................................................46
7.3.2. DDNS ........................................................................................................................47
7.3.3. Port Setting ..............................................................................................................49
7.3.4. Other PROT ..............................................................................................................50
7.4. Alarm ........................................................................................................................................51
7.4.1. Alarm Setting ...........................................................................................................51
7.4.2. IO Alarm ...................................................................................................................52
7.4.3. Motion Detection.....................................................................................................54
7.4.3.1. Motion Detect.......................................................................................54
7.4.3.2. Parameter Config..................................................................................55
7.5 Local..........................................................................................................................................57
7.5.1. Local .........................................................................................................................57
8. Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 58
Appendix ...................................................................................................................................... 60
A. Default Network Ports..............................................................................................................60
B. Tested Card Brands ..................................................................................................................61
C. RTSP URL Syntax.......................................................................................................................61
D. Setting up DDNS Function ........................................................................................................62
E. EKB200......................................................................................................................................65

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1. Introduction
The EPN5210 / EPN5230 IR network speed dome cameras support 10x / 30x optical zoom and dual
streams from H.264. Adopted with a full HD Sony CMOS image sensor along with a weather-proof (IP66)
housing and IR LEDs, the cameras are able to provide up to 2MP sharp and clear real-time images day or
night, rain or shine. The EPN series IR network speed dome cameras meet a wide variety of needs for
outdoor surveillance without blind spots.
Featured with 3D PTZ function, the speed dome cameras allow users to control Zoom In/Out and the
directions more easily. In the 3D PTZ mode, you can simply click and drag to select the desired Zoom
In/Out area, or move to the desired position freely just by a click.
The IR network speed dome cameras provide pan/tilt speed ranging from 240° per second (EPN5210) /
200° per second (EPN5230) to 0.1° per second for accurate monitoring. A maximum of 255 preset
positions can be configured for precise location of target areas. Features like auto pan, tour and patterns
are all provided.
The cameras also features Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) function, which can provide clear images even
under back light circumstances where intensity of illumination can vary excessively. The DNR (Digital
Noise Reduction) function is designed for reducing the noises in the images, allowing the camera to
better distinguish between real motion and image noise, and thus results in a possibility to store more
video evidence on the connected storage devices.
A built-in micro SD card slot is also provided. You can power the camera by connecting the camera to a
24VAC~ / 24VDC power supply or a PoE switch. Since the EPN series IR network speed dome cameras
conform to ONVIF for compatibility with other network video devices, it interoperates with a wide
variety of hardware and software systems. You can also use EverFocus Mobile Applications to remotely
view the live views of the cameras through your handheld devices; or use EverFocus CMS to remotely
manage multiple IP devices connected on the network.
System Requirement
Before installing, please check that your computer meets this system requirement.
Operating System: Microsoft Windows NT / 2000 / XP / 7 or later
Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 or above (EPN5210) / Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 or above (EPN5230)
Monitor and PC configuration: CPU: Dicaryon2.8G or latter, RAM: 512M or latter (Above DirectX8.1)
Monitor: 17",1920 x 1080 resolution
Note: For using the Internet Explorer, some settings are required. Please refer to 5.2 Settings for
Microsoft Internet Explorer.

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2. Physical Description
10x
(EPN5210)
30x
(EPN5230)
Bracket
Bracket
Camera Housing Camera Housing
Camera Main Body Camera Main Body
IR LEDs
Lens
Under Night or Auto Day Night mode, the camera will automatically switch the IR LEDs from the
near-distance lights to the far-distance lights based on the zoom ratio:
EPN5230
1x Zoom
2x –3x Zoom
4x –9x Zoom
10x –30x Zoom
2 Near-distance IR LEDs
2 Near-distance IR LEDs &
2 Middle-distance IR LEDs
4 Middle-distance IR LEDs
2 Middle-distance IR LEDs
& 2 Far-distance IR LEDs
EPN5210
1x –2x Zoom
3x –7x Zoom
8x –10x Zoom
2 Near-distance IR LEDs
2 Middle-distance IR LEDs
2 Far-distance IR LEDs

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3. Features
Built-in 10x (EPN5210) / 30x (EPN5230) optical AF zoom
Dual streams from H.264
Easy and flexible installation
Built-in network interface (10 / 100 Base-TX)
True Day/Night function with removable IR cut filter
Extended IR range of up to 80m / 260ft. (EPN5210) ; 150m / 490ft. (EPN5230) with LEDs (Depending
on scene IR reflectivity)
Low luminance for better image quality at night
Motion Detection
Wide Dynamic Range (WDR)
Dynamic Noise Reduction (DNR)
From super slow to very fast pan / tilt speed
EPN5210: [0.1°/sec] to [240°/sec]
EPN5230: [0.1°/sec] to [180°/sec]
3D PTZ function
Weather proof IP66-rated
Maximum of 255 preset positions available
Programmable auto pan / 4 tours / 4 patterns
2 alarm inputs and 1 alarm output (EPN5230) / 1 alarm input and 1 alarm output (EPN5210)
Supports EverFocus’ CMS and mobile applications
ONVIF compliant

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4. Installation
4.1 Packing List
Please check that there is no missing item in the package before installing.
IR network speed dome x 1
24VDC power supply x 1
Indoor Ceiling Pendant Mount / Enhanced Wall Mount Bracket Adapter (EPN5210 only, for
installing the optional brackets, see 4.2 Optional Accessory)
Hexagon Wrench x 1
Screws bag x 1 (which contains the below items)
EPN5210:
4 screws - for installing the optional Enhanced Wall Mount Bracket,
4 anchors - for installing the optional Enhanced Wall Mount Bracket,
3 hexagon socket screws - for attaching the speed dome to the Adapter,
3 socket set screws - for attaching the Adapter to the optional Enhanced Wall Mount Bracket,
1 DC power plug to 2-pin screw terminal.
EPN5230:
4 screws - for installing the Enhanced optional Enhanced Wall Mount Bracket,
4 anchors - for installing the Enhanced optional Enhanced Wall Mount Bracket,
4 washers - for installing the Enhanced optional Enhanced Wall Mount Bracket,
3 long socket set screws - for attaching the speed dome to the optional Enhanced Wall Mount
Bracket.
Glove x 1 pair
Desiccant pack:
EPN5210: 1 already placed inside the camera, with 1 spare part.
EPN5230: 2 already placed inside the camera, with 2 spare parts.
Software CD x 1
Mounting Template x 1
Quick Installation Guide x 1
Note:
1. Equipment configurations and supplied accessories vary by country. Please consult your local
EverFocus office or agents for more information. Please also keep the shipping carton for possible
future use.
2. Contact the shipper if any items appear to have been damaged in the shipping process.

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4.2 Optional Accessory
You can use the EPTZ-CLM Ceiling Pendant Mount Bracket or EPTZ-WMB Enhanced Wall Mount Bracket
to install the camera against the ceiling / wall. Please consult your local EverFocus office or agents for
more information.
Indoor Ceiling Pendant Mount
Wall Mount
Keyboard
EPTZ-CLM
Indoor Ceiling Pendant Mount
Bracket
EPTZ-WMB
Enhanced Wall Mount Bracket
EKB200
USB controller keyboard
4.3 Cable Descriptions
The cables include Audio In, Audio Out (EPN5230), Alarm I/O, Power, Network, Video Test-Out (EPN5230)
and Reset.
EPN5210
GND
Alarm Input (Green)
Alarm Output (Black)
Power Input
(24VDC / 24VAC~)
RJ45 / PoE
Reset Button
Audio In (Yellow)

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EPN5230
Alarm Input
Alarm Output
Video Test-Output
RJ45 / PoE
Audio Output (White)
Audio Input (Red)
Reset Button
Red Wire: 24VDC+
Black Wire: 24VDC-
Yellow Wire: GND
Note: If you use 24 VAC~ as the power input, please prepare a 24 VAC~ power supply to connect to the
power input cable.
4.4 Basic Installation
A wall mount bracket is provided in the package. You can use the wall mount bracket to install the
camera against the wall.
Note: You can also install the camera against the ceiling using a ceiling pendant mount bracket (See
4.2 Optional Accessory). To acquire the ceiling pending mount bracket, please consult your local
EverFocus office or agents for more information.
4.4.1 Inserting a Micro SD Card
Before installing, insert a micro SD card into the camera module if you want to record the recordings to
the on-camera SD card.
For EPN5210:
1. To protect the camera lens from getting dirty and scraped up, please wear the supplied gloves
before installing the micro SD card.

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2. Unscrew the four screws to remove the camera top module.
3. On the rear side of the camera top module, insert the micro SD card to the card slot.
4. This step is optional. If you want to replace a new desiccant bag, place the spare (or
self-prepared) desiccant bag in the same location as image below.
Note: There is a desiccant bag placed inside the camera bottom module. The desiccant bag
loses its effectiveness after you open the camera. To keep the camera’s interior dry, it is
highly recommended to replace the desiccant bag every time when you open the camera.
5. Screw back the camera top module.

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For EPN5230:
1. To protect the camera lens from getting dirty and scraped up, please wear the supplied gloves
before installing the micro SD card.
2. Unscrew the two screws inside the camera housing, twist the outer ring counterclockwise and
then lift up to remove the outer ring from the camera.
3. On the rear side of the camera, unscrew the four screws to remove the rear camera cover.

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4. Push the camera downward a little bit and you can see the micro SD card slot located on the
bottom of the camera module. Insert the micro SD card to the card slot.
Pushsoyoucanseethe
bottomofthecameramodule
5. This step is optional. If you want to replace new desiccant bags, place the spare (or self-prepared)
desiccant bags in the same location as image below.
Note: There are two desiccant bags placed inside the camera bottom module. The desiccant
bags lose their effectiveness after you open the camera. To keep the camera’s interior dry, it is
highly recommended to replace the desiccant bags every time when you open the camera.
6. Screw back the rear camera cover and the outer ring.

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4.4.2 Wall-Mount Installation
1. Optionally insert a micro SD card or replace the desiccant bag(s) inside the camera module (see
4.4.1 Inserting a Micro SD Card).
2. Drill 4 screw-depth holes for mounting the bracket base plate and then drill a through-wall hole
for inserting the camera cables. You can optionally drill a second through-wall hole to separate
cable feeding.
3. Attach the waterproof silicon pad to the bracket base plate for waterproofing.
4. Optionally insert the supplied Anchors inside the holes on the wall.
5. To protect the camera lens from getting dirty and scraped up, please wear the supplied gloves
before screwing the camera to the Enhanced Wall Mount Bracket.
6. For EPN5210, screw the camera to the Adapter first using the supplied Hexagon Socket Screws.
EPN5210
Waterproof
silicon pad
Bracket base plate

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7. Feed the camera’s cables through the conduit in the Enhanced Wall Mount Bracket and then
through the wall.
8. Connect the camera’s cables to the related devices such as a speaker. Feed the cables of the
related devices through the wall and then through the holes of the bracket base plate.
9. Screw the Enhanced Wall mount bracket to the wall using the supplied Screws. For EPN5230, you
can place the supplied Washers between the Screws and the Enhanced Wall Mount Bracket.
WasherScrew
10. Screw the camera to the Enhanced Wall mount bracket.
For EPN5210: Screw the camera with the Adapter to the Enhanced Wall Mount Bracket using the
supplied Socket Set Screws.
For EPN5230: Screw the camera to the Enhanced Wall Mount Bracket using the supplied Long
Socket Set Screws.

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11. Connect the RJ45 / PoE cable to the camera.
a. Remove the Screw Cap from the Cable Gland.
Cable Gland Screw Cap
b. Insert a RJ-45 network cable (without the RJ-45 connector on the one end) through the Cable
Gland and Screw Cap.
c. Place the Waterproof Ring into the LAN / PoE cable. Connect the RJ-45 cable to the RJ-45
Connector Cable. Tightly screw the Cable Gland and Screw Cap to the RJ-45 Connector Cable.
12. Connect the camera’s cables to the related devices such as a speaker or a power source.
Note: Depending on the camera model, speakers / microphones with a (built-in) amplifier and
external power supply may be required.

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5. Accessing the User Interface
This section explains how to access the Web interface of the camera for configuration.
5.1 Checking the Dynamic IP Address
You can look up the IP address and access the Web interface of the camera using the IP Utility (IPU)
software, which is included in the software CD or you can download it from EverFocus’Website
http://www.everfocus.com.tw/HQ/Support/DownloadCenter_p1.aspx (Support > Download Center >
Keyword Search: IP Utility). Please connect the IP Camera in the same LAN of your computer.
1. Save IP Utility Setup AutoRun.exe in your computer. Double click the .exe file and follow the
on‐screen instructions to install the IP Utility.
2. Check Run IPUtility.exe and click the Finish button, the IP Utility will be launched to search the IP
devices connected in the same LAN automatically.

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3. To access to the Live View window, double-click the IP address of the device, the login window
appears.
4. Download and install the ActiveX file by clicking EverFocus on the login window. Click Run and follow
the instructions to install the program. Click Finish to complete the process.
5. Select a desired language by clicking the language button on the top-right corner of the login
window.
6. Type the user name and password on the login window. By default, the user ID is user1 and the
password is 11111111. Click Login, the live view window appears.
Note:
1. To enable Remote Live View, Firmware Upgrade and ActiveX Prompt on Internet Explorer,
some settings have to be complete. Please refer to 5.2 Settings for Microsoft Internet Explorer
in the User’s Manual.
2. The default IP mode of the IP camera is DHCP. However, if there is no dynamic IP address
assigned to the device, its IP will switch to 192.168.0.10.