Gardenature IP Nest User manual

gardenature.co.uk
801 Fowler Road, Oakwood Business Park North, Clacton on sea, Essex. CO15 4AA
Tel: [phone] Email: [e-mail]
Vat No. 170 7128 21 / Company Reg No 05604321
This IP colour camera has been primarily designed for use in
Gardenature nesting boxes where it will produce colour images
down to extremely low light levels, but it is very capable of
many other applications too! This 2-megapixel IP camera
incorporates latest technology 'Starlight Imaging' and 'IR-Cut'
filtering which together produce the most stunning high
definition HD 1080p colour images.
This high spec IP camera utilises a built-in light sensor that
gradually switches the x10 night vision LEDs supplementing
loss of light with an invisible infrared (IR), this produces sharp
black & white images in complete darkness for 24-hour
viewing. It is important to remember that when installing this
type of camera into your own nest box or enclosed habitat that
it will produce B&W images if there is not enough natural light.
The camera also houses a highly sensitive microphone, so you
can hear as well as see what's going on. The camera has a
4mm lens producing the ideal 92 degree viewing angle.
The lens has been pre-focused, but it can very easily be
adjusted to suit other applications if required.
This camera is not waterproof, it must be positioned in a
sheltered enclosure such as a Gardenature camera ready bird
box or habitat such as a hog box, aviary, rabbit hutch, dog
kennel or even up in the eaves of your house, the list of
possibilities is endless. We advise you not to fix the positioning
until you have viewed the day/night camera image.
STEP 1: Before you start.
Please read these instructions all the way through and then
initially set up your IP Camera Kit indoors to familiarise
yourself with the connection procedures and to ensure
everything is working. Cables are not covered under warranty
once they have been installed
STEP 2: Camera to Router quick set up.
Do not fit the weatherproof RJ45 connector together until you
have tested your camera and are ready to permanently install
the kit outside. (see Step 5 overleaf)
1. Observing the clip position connect the non-booted
end of your long cable into the camera port.
2. Connect the other end of the long cable into the POE
injector port marked ‘POE’
3. Connect the short cable into the POE injector port
marked ‘LAN’
4. Connect the other end of the short cable into a spare
RJ45 port on your router
5. Plug the mains lead into you POE injector and the
other end into a mains power socket and turn on.
The 12vDC input at the camera is only used where a POE
injector is not in use and the project requires direct 12vDC
power to this port.
STEP 3: Viewing your Camera via an App
To view your Network IP camera on a smart phone or tablet
you will need to download a compatible App from Apple, Play
or Amazon store.
The App we recommend to download is called XMEye
Once installed, you can open the programme and register
yourself with a free account for viewing from anywhere, or you
can click on ‘Local Login’ in the bottom left of your screen.
NB ‘Local Login’will only allow you to view the camera when
you are on the same network.
To add your camera / device.
Press the + icon in the top right of the screen on your device
then follow the steps scanning the QR code on your camera:
When complete you should be able to view live and record the
camera on your mobile device or tablet.
Take note that the blue light on the connector at the camera is
to confirm power, and the flashing green light confirms that
data is being received.
IP Nest BoxCamera
1080p HD Colour with Audio & Infrared night vision.
2 Megapixel, Starlight imaging
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gardenature.co.uk
801 Fowler Road, Oakwood Business Park North, Clacton on sea, Essex. CO15 4AA
Tel: [phone] Email: [e-mail]
Vat No. 170 7128 21 / Company Reg No 05604321
Viewing on a PC
This IP camera is intended for viewing through an App, it is
possible for you to view the camera on a desktop PC or Laptop
using alternative software programmes readily available in the
market place.
We recommend a free software programme called CMS and
have made a download link available for it on the Gardenature
website. Click on our Advice tab and you will see the Product
Guides heading on the left of the page, click on item 8: IP
Camera - CMS Software and follow the directions.
STEP 4: Camera and positioning
Once you have decided where to site the camera fix the
separate U shape Camera Bracket with the two screws
provided, then slide the camera fixing down into it being careful
not to force the prongs forward otherwise the camera will not
be held tightly. Position the camera angle by swivelling the
camera on its own bracket then gently tighten x2 screws on the
sides of the camera, do not over tighten.
The camera has been pre-focused, but you can adjust this to
suit your project by loosening the tiny grub screw on the lens
barrel and gently turning the lens left or right a few mm. Note
that birds will build their nest towards the back of a nest box
and 3 - 4cm above the floor area.
STEP 5: Weatherproof Connectors.
When you are sure of the camera positioning you can fit the
weatherproof connector.
The long Cat5e Ethernet cable has two slightly different ends;
the one that is not booted will connect to the camera port as
illustrated below:
1. Place the rubber O-ring onto the port screw socket
connected to the camera.
2. Pass the threaded collar cup over the RJ45 plug and
down the cable.
3. Take the thick rubber bush which has a split in it to
hotdog round the cable.
4. Pass the centre housing over the RJ45 plug and push
the rubber bush up flush into the pronged collar.
5. Observing the one-way clip position, plug the cable
into the camera screw port then push the centre
housing and rubber bush up to the thread and turn to
tighten.
6. Connect the threaded collar cup up to the base of the
connector and turn to tighten.
The POE injector sends the required 12v DC to the camera
down the cable, in which case the 12v DC input at the camera
end is not required for this application.
We recommend the weatherproof connection and the 12v DC
input are tucked away inside the nest box or sheltered from the
weather where ever possible.
Never allow cables to dangle freely inside a nesting chamber
or habitat. Gardenature nest boxes and habitats are available
to purchase and are fitted with camera clips and cable trays.
STEP 6: Getting the cable into your house
Do NOT shut the cable in a window or door aperture, this will
cause internal damage to the cable and possibly camera
failure.
To get the cable into the house drill a 15mm hole through your
wall, window frame or airbrick. Feed the cable into the house
being careful not to pull the RJ45 plug off. Ideally you can use
a thin piece of metal rod such as a wire coat hanger to tape the
cable to and pull through.
Further guidance, please visit the Gardenature website and go
to the ‘Advice’tab, see ‘Product Guide 1’ where you will find
a short video: Getting the cable through a wall.
Quick Care / Maintenance Guide
When not in use, it is recommended that your Gardenature
camera is carefully stored away to help keep it in good
condition.
Using your camera during cold weather we recommend that
you leave the power supply to the camera switched on at all
times to stop the camera from freezing.
Should you require any help or advice when installing your
Camera System please feel free to send us an email or call us.
Warranty
This Camera and POE is covered by a two-year warranty,
proof of purchase will be required.
Cables are NOT covered under warranty once installed.
Please test your kit before attempting installation.
Contents:
•IP Camera
•Weatherproof RJ45 Connector kit
•Quick Release Camera Bracket
•Cat5e weatherproof Cable (optional length)
•POE Injector and Mains plug
•Short patch cable
WEE: Waste electrical equipment should be disposed of at a
suitable local authority facility for recycling.