Fortinet FortiCam MC51 User manual

FortiCam MC51
QuickStart Guide

September 25, 2023
2nd Edition
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Package Contents 1
Hardware Installation 2
Status LEDs 5
Buttons 6
Camera Connection 7
Technical Specifications 9
Register for Support 11
Cautions and Warnings 12
Regulatory Notices 13
Table of Contents

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Package Contents
Accessory Box
• 4x screws and anchors
Camera Box
• FortiCam camera
• QuickStart Guide
• Mounting template

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Hardware Installation
Caution: Only remove the protective wrap from the lens once
installation is complete to avoid damage and scratches.
Before installing surveillance cameras, design your system
carefully. Verify location and coverage of each camera.
Decide whether to run cables through the wall/ceiling (drilling
required), or along the wall/ceiling through the notch on the
base.
Install the camera in a protected location that is not easily
accessible, and is away from impacts and heavy vibrations.
Hire qualified technicians to carry out maintenance and repairs.
Disconnect power from the unit when performing maintenance.
The camera can be mounted to a wall, ceiling, or put on a desk.

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To mount the camera to a wall or ceiling
1. Separate the base cover at the back notch using a coin or
a wide flathead screwdriver.
2. Push the rubber feet out with a screwdriver or with the
supplied screws to expose the mounting holes.
3. Place the mounting template on the ceiling or wall and
mark the drilling positions for each mounting screw.
4. Drill the marked holes and use the supplied plugs and
screws to attach the camera to the surface. Some building

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materials allow using the screws without plugs.
5. Connect the Ethernet cable and route it through the
opening at the back of the base or directly through a hole
in the wall or ceiling.
6. Click the base cover back into place.
7. Insert the SD card into the SD card slot at the bottom of
the camera head, if onboard storage is preferred. Press the
reset button on the camera after installation.
8. Adjust the camera direction and level it using the 3-axis
joint.

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Status LEDs
Note: Status LEDs can be disabled through software.
Operation
Color Solid Flashing
Green Connected via
Ethernet Firmware updating
Blue Connected via
Wi-Fi
Cyan Connected via
Bluetooth Bluetooth pairing mode
Amber Warning
Red Fatal error
Bootup Sequence
Red Hardware initialization
White Bootloader
Cyan Bluetooth pairing mode initialized (3 flashes)
Red/Green Blue Searching for connections (rotating)

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Buttons
Reset
Reset Button Operation
Press Time LED Action
 No change in color Reboot

seconds Flashing Cyan Reboot + Bluetooth pairing mode

seconds Alternating Green/Blue Factory reset+ Bluetooth pairing mode

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Camera Connection
Caution: This device complies with IEEE 802.3af PoE
specification. Do not use any PoE injectors that are not IEEE
802.3af compliant as they may damage your device.
Attention: Cet appareil est conforme à la spécification PoE
IEEE 802.3af. N’utilisez pas d’injecteurs PoE non conformes
à la norme IEEE 802.3af car ils pourraient endommager votre
appareil.
To use FortiRecorder to connect the camera
1. Connect the Ethernet port of the camera to the
FortiRecorder NVR via a PoE switch.
The camera automatically gets its IP address from the
DHCP server. The default IP address of the camera is
192.168.1.245.
2. Use the FortiRecorder GUI to configure the discovered
camera.
For details or connection troubleshooting, see the
FortiRecorder Administration Guide.

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To use Bluetooth to connect the camera
Bluetooth pairing mode is active after a factory reset. You can
also activate it via the camera reset button or software.
1. Power on or push the reset button. Wait until the status
LED indicates Bluetooth pairing mode.
2. Use the FortiRecorder Mobile app (available from the

to pair with the camera.
3. Configure the camera network settings.
The camera should now be able to connect to
FortiRecorder.
Note: Pairing is disabled upon connection to FortiRecorder. To
re-enable Bluetooth, use the FortiRecorder GUI or the camera
reset button.

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Technical Specifications
Camera
Format Mini Cube, day/night, indoor
Sensor Type 5 MP, 1/2.8” low light CMOS
Iris F2.0/fixed
Focal Length f=3.16 mm
View Angle 
Minimum Illumination 
WDR 
Network Interface 
IRLED/IRC 8+m/yes, dimmable
3DNR Yes
Streaming Protocol RTSP
SD Card 512 GB SD card (Included)
Video Compression 
Audio Two-way, built-in microphone and speaker
Image Resolution 5 MP at 30 fps, 4 MP, 3 MP, 1080p, 720p

Mounting Wall, ceiling, table

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Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
Number of Antennas 1 internal
Peak Antenna Gain 2.18 dBi for 2.4 GHz, 4.5 dBi for 5 GHz
Frequency of Radio 1 2.4 GHz b/g/n/ or 5 GHz a/n/ac
Bluetooth Features BLE V5.0 2.18 dBi @ 2.4 GHz
Dimensions
Height x Width x
Length 
Weight 
Environment
Power Required 
Power Consumption


Operating
Temperature 
Humidity 
Compliance



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Register for Support
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Cautions and Warnings
Environmental Specifications
Refer to specific Product Model Data Sheet for Environmental Specifications (Operating Temperature, Storage
Temperature, Humidity, and Altitude)
Référez à la Fiche Technique de ce produit pour les caractéristiques environnementales (Température de
fonctionnement, température de stockage, humidité et l’altitude).
Safety
Caution: This equipment is to be used in a Network Environment 0 per IECTR 62101. This product is connected only
to PoE networks without routing to the outside plant.
Attention: Ce matériel doit être utilisé dans un Environnement Réseau 0 par IECTR 62101. Ce produit est uniquement
connecté aux réseaux PoE sans installation externe de routage.
This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Direct Plug-In Power Unit marked LPS or Class 2 and rated 12
Vdc, 1 A or by 48 Vdc from PoE source.
Le produit doit être alimenté par un bloc d’alimentation à courant continu homologué UL de 12 Vdc, 1 A nominal


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Regulatory Notices

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:


This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if it is
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, it 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.
 Any changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body. This
transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Caution: Operation of this device is restricted to indoor use only.

This device meets all the other requirements specified in Part 15E, Section 15.407 of the FCC Rules.




This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic
Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device
L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation,
Sciences et Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation
est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
1. L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
2. L’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en
compromettre le fonctionnement.

is not possible.

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Pour les produits disponibles aux États-Unis / Canada du marché, seul le canal 1 à 11 peuvent être exploités.
Sélection d’autres canaux n’est pas possible.
This equipment complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements ISED établies pour un environnement non
contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20cm de distance entre la source de
rayonnement et votre corps.

still complies with the e.i.r.p. limits specified for point-to-point and non-point-to-point operation as appropriate.

doit se conformer à la limite de p.i.r.e. spécifiée pour l’exploitation point à point et non point à point, selon le cas.

with the e.i.r.p. limit; and

se conformer à la limite de p.i.r.e.;
The worst-case tilt angle(s) necessary to remain compliant with the e.i.r.p. elevation mask requirement set forth in

Les pires angles d’inclinaison nécessaires pour rester conforme à l’exigence de la p.i.r.e. applicable au masque

Caution:                 
interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems.
Attention:
nuisible potentielle aux systèmes mobiles par satellite co-canal.
Caution:

comply with the e.i.r.p. limits specified for point-to-point and non point-to-point operation as appropriate.
Attention:
5725 MHz doit se conformer à la limite de p.i.r.e.; le gain maximal d’antenne permis (pour les dispositifs utilisant

point à point, selon le cas.
                
antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna
type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for
that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.

types d’antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal et l’impédance requise pour chaque type
d’antenne. Les types d’antenne non inclus dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué,
sont strictement interdits pour l’exploitation de l’émetteur.
This device and it’s antennas(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter except in accordance with IC multi-transmitter product procedures.
Cet appareil et son antenne (s) ne doit pas être co-localisés ou fonctionnement en association avec une autre
antenne ou transmetteur.
Antenna Type PIFA
Antenna Connector 
Peak Antenna Gain 2.18 dBi for 2.4 GHz, 4.5 dBi for 5 GHz

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Antenna No. 1

This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the
user may be required to take adequate measures.
The product transmits within the frequency ranges and less than or equal to the power listed below:






This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator & your body.
Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity
This declaration is only valid for Fortinet products (including combinations of software, firmware and hardware)
provided by Fortinet or Fortinet’s authorized partners to the end-customer directly for use within the EU or countries
that have implemented the EU Directives and/or spectrum regulation. Any Fortinet products not obtained directly
from Fortinet or Fortinet’s authorized partners may not comply with EU Directives and Fortinet makes no assurances
for such products.




Dansk
Dette produkt er i overensstemmelse med direktiv 2014/53/EU.
Deutsch
Dieses Produkt entspricht der Richtlinie 2014/53/EU.
Eesti
See toode vastab direktiivile 2014/53/EL.
English
This product is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
Español
Este producto cumple con la Directiva 2014/53/UE.


Français
Ce produit est conforme à la Directive 2014/53/UE.
Hrvatski
Ovaj proizvod je u skladu s Direktivom 2014/53/EU.

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Italiano
Questo prodotto è conforme alla Direttiva 2014/53/EU.
Latviski



Malti
Dan il-prodott huwa konformi mad-Direttiva 2014/53/UE.
Magyar
Ez a termék megfelel a 2014/53/EU irányelvnek.
Nederlands
Dit product is in overeenstemming met Richtlijn 2014/53/EU.
Norsk
Dette produktet er i samsvar med direktiv 2014/53/EU.
Polski

Português
Este produto está em conformidade com a Diretiva 2014/53/UE.
Rumunski
Acest produs este în conformitate cu Directiva 2014/53/UE.
Slovensky
Tento produkt je v súlade so smernicou 2014/53/EÚ.
Slovensko
Ta izdelek je v skladu z Direktivo 2014/53/EU.
Suomi
Tämä tuote on direktiivin 2014/53/EU mukainen.
Svenska
Denna produkt överensstämmer med direktiv 2014/53/EU.
Note: The full Declaration of Conformity for this product is available in the link below:
https://site.fortinet.com/ProductRegulatory/EU
The device is restricted to indoor use only when operating in the 5150 to 5350 MHz frequency range in the following
countries:
AT BE BG HR CY CZ DK
EE FI FR DE EL HU IE
IT LV LT LU MT NL PL
PT RO SK SI ES SE 

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
The product transmits within the frequency ranges and less than or equal to the power listed below:



*
*
Note:
This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator & your body.
This product is in compliance with Statutory Instrument 1206 Radio Equipment Regulations 2017
The full Declaration of Conformity for this product is available in the link below:
https://site.fortinet.com/ProductRegulatory/UK
The device is restricted to indoor use only when operating in the 5150 to 5350 MHz frequency range in the following
countries:
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