i3 International Ax46-series User manual

Ax46/66-series
User Guide
Before attempting to connect or operate this product, read these instructions carefully.
Save this manual for future use.
CONTENTS
1. Warnings and operation notes.................................3
2. Unpacking..................................................................5
3. Installation................................................................6
4. Connecting to the SRX-Pro Server.........................10
5. Advanced Camera Setup.........................................18
6. Specifications..........................................................36

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Ax46/66-series User Guide
COPYRIGHT ©2013 by i3 International, Inc. All rights reserved.
No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any
means, electronic or mechanical, including but not limited to, photocopying,
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Annexxus is a registered trademark of i3 International Inc.
Disclaimer
This quick start guide is provided as is, without warranty of any kind, expressed or
implied, including but not limited to performance, merchantability, or fitness for any
particular purpose. Neither i3 International Inc. nor its dealers or distributors shall be
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Furthermore, i3 International Inc. reserves the right to revise this publication, and to
make changes to the content at any time, without notice.
FCC
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.
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Table of Contents
1. Warnings and operation notes
2. Unpacking
3. Installation
4. Connecting to SRX-Pro Server
5. Advanced Camera Setup
6. Specifications

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1. Warnings and operation notes
Please read this guide carefully before you install the camera. Keep this
guide for future reference.
Thank you for purchasing an i3 Ax46/66-series IR Outdoor Dome Camera.
If the system needs to be modified or repaired, contact a certified i3 International
Dealer/Installer. When serviced by unauthorized technician, the system warranty
will be voided. Should you have any problems or questions regarding our products,
contact your local i3 International Dealer/Installer.
1.1 Precautions
Installation and serving should be performed only by qualified and
experienced technicians to conform to all local codes and to maintain
your warranty.
When installing your Ax46/66 camera be sure to avoid:
• excessive heat, such as direct sunlight or heating appliances
• contaminants such as dust and smoke
• strong magnetic fields
• sources of powerful electromagnetic radiation such as radios or TV transmitters
• moisture and humidity
• areas with mechanical vibrations
• fluorescent lamps or objects that reflect light
• unstable light sources as this may cause flickering
• temperatures below -10° Celsius or 14° Fahrenheit and above 50° Celsius or
122° Fahrenheit for Ax46-series cameras, -25° Celsius or -13° Fahrenheit and
above 60° Celsius or 140° Fahrenheit for Ax66-series cameras
WARNING! The use of CSA certified/ UL Listed Class 2 power
adapter is required to ensure compliance.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose the product to rain or moisture.

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1.2 Power Supply
When using 12VDC, ensure the supplied voltage meets the power consumption
requirements of this camera before powering the camera on. Incorrect voltage may
cause irreparable damage to the video camera and will effectively void the camera
warranty. The camera also comes with the built-in PoE power support.
1.3 Cleaning
• For maximum optical clarity, the camera or lens must remain clean. Use a soft,
dry cloth to remove finger prints and dust from the dome cover.
• Use a blower to remove dust from the lens.
• Clean the body with a soft, dry cloth. If it is very dirty, use a cloth dampened
with a small quantity of neutral detergent, then wipe dry.
• Do not use volatile solvents such as alcohol, benzene, or thinners, as they may
damage the surface finish.
1.4 Servicing
To avoid electrical shock and to preserve the product warranty, DO NOT disassemble
the camera. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
WARNING! DO NOT connect both PoE and DC12V power connectors
at the same time. For DC power supply use, make sure the polarity is
correct to avoid malfunction and / or camera damage.

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2. Unpacking
Check that the items received match those listed on the order form and packing slip.
In addition to this manual and a fully assembled camera, the dome camera packing
box includes:
1. User Manual and Annexxus Finder CD x1
2. Guide Pattern sticker x1
3. Torx key x1
4. Plastic Anchor x3
5. Round Head Screw (Tapping type) x3
If any parts are missing or damaged, contact the dealer you purchased the camera
from.
Accessories (not to scale)
1
User Guide
IP Finder
25
4
3
Ceiling Mounting
Hole
Hole
HoleHole

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3. Installation
Use the appropriate brackets and equipment to mount the camera. After installing
the camera, your network camera should be accessed from your local network.
3.1 Camera Parts and definitions
Mounting base
Horizontal stand
Vertical stand
Lower dome
Infrared lamp plate
Lens
Black liner
Safety rope
INDC12V
Cables
Power line
Network cable
Ø111
82.4
Ø79.1
Ø100.4
Unit: mm
Fig 3-1 - Parts and connectors
Fig 3-2 - Dimensions

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3.3 Mounting and adjusting camera
This is a dual axis camera and thus a ceiling mounting instead of a wall mounting is
recommended in order to provide the camera with an optimal view. When installing
on a wall, choose a location and field of view that is straight in front of the camera
as much as possible.
To mount the camera, do the following:
1. Prepare the surface for mounting. Drill screw holes on the surface with
the supplied camera mounting template. (Figure 3-3). If you need to route
cables from the bottom of the camera, cut a hole in the ceiling. Alternatively, if
necessary, cables can be routed through the opening on the side of the camera’s
mounting base. (Figure 3-4).
Fig 3-3 - Mounting template dimensions
Fig 3-4 - Camera base, side cable access

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2. Disassemble camera prior to mounting. Loosen the set screws on the
camera with the supplied hex key to remove the lower dome.
3. Attach the camera to the surface. Fix the mounting base on the surface
with the supplied screws.
4. Adjust the camera’s pan and tilt position to obtain an optimal view-
ing angle. Loosen the tilt lock screws inside the camera. Adjust the tilting posi-
tion within 65 degrees and tighten the tilt lock screws. Rotate the black liner to
adjust the panning position within 360 degrees.
5. Reinstall the lower dome. Replace the lower dome onto the camera base
and tighten the screws.
Fig 3-5 - Attaching camera to wall
Tilt lock screw
Black liner
Fig 3-6 - Adjusting viewing angle

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Fig 3-7 - Reattach dome

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4. Connecting to the SRX-Pro Server
4.1 Camera Connection Options
4.2 Hardware/Software Requirements
The following requirements must be met to achieve a successful network connection
with the Ax46/66-series IP camera.
SRX-Pro Server:
• i3 SRX-Pro Version 3.0 or higher
• Latest GiPi adapter is installed. GiPi adapters can be downloaded from i3 FTP
website. (Please contact i3 Technical Support for more information.)
• Windows XP, XPe, 7 Pro or 7e
• Internet Explorer Version 8.0 or later
• CPU: Intel Pentium Core 2 or higher
• Memory: 1GB or more
• VGA card--supporting Direct X 9.0 or above
Power Supply
Your camera requires a DC12V/PoE power supply. Make sure to use the correct
power supply before connecting to this network camera. Use a RJ45 network
connector to connect the camera to your computer or hub switch. Remember, If PoE
(Power over Ethernet) connector is used, an electrical cable is not required
Note: Camera damages resulted from improper power application are
i3 SRX-Pro Server
Crossover direct connection
LAN
i3 SRX-Pro Server
Via Gigabit Switch
Connection Type 1:
Connection Type 2:

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NOT covered by the camera warranty.
Switch
A Gigabit Switch is required to monitor two or more cameras from the same
SRX-Pro Server.
4.3 Configuring Internet Explorer for Video Display
Your Internet Explorer (v.8.0 or higher) must first be configured in order to properly
display video stream from your Annexxus camera.
Follow these instructions to configure your Internet Explorer browser.
Enable Cookies
1. In Internet Explorer window, click Tools -> Internet Options
2. Open Privacy tab, move the slider to “Low” or “Accept All Cookies”
3. Click Apply. Do not close the Internet Options window.
Adjust Internet Security Settings
1. Open Security tab in the Internet Options window
2. If the camera operates inside of the Intranet, click the Intranet icon;
If the camera operates outside outside of the Intranet, click the Internet icon.
3. Click Custom Level. Security Settings - Internet Zone window will be
displayed.
4. Scroll down to the ActiveX controls and plug-ins radio buttons and
configure as follows:
»Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls -> Enable
»Download signed ActiveX controls -> Prompt (recommended)
»Download unsigned ActiveX controls -> Prompt
»Initialize and script ActiveX not marked as safe for scripting -> Prompt
»Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins -> Enable
»Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting -> Enable
5. Click OK to save the Internet Security Settings
6. Close all Microsoft Internet Explorer Windows and open a new IE window. This
will allow the new settings to take effect.

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4.4 Using Annexxus Finder to assign IP Address to your IP Camera
To connect your Annexxus camera to your SRX-Pro Server, follow these instructions:
1. Close SRX-Pro Server software by pressing Alt+Shift+Ctrl+F4.
2. Change the IP address on the onboard NIC (LAN) (or on NIC1 if your SRX-Pro
Server has two onboard NIC cards) of your SRX-Pro Server to 192.0.0.XXX to
match the default IP range of your Annexxus IP camera.
3. Connect the network cable from the SRX-Pro Server (crossover direct
connection) or from the Gigabit switch to your Annexxus camera.
4. Turn on your Annexxus camera.
5. Locate the CD that came with your Annexxus camera and insert it in the
CD-ROM drive of your SRX-Pro Server.
6. Double-click “AnnexxusFinder.exe” file to install Annexxus Finder application.
Annexxus Finder application discovers all Annexxus cameras connected to your
network.
7. Follow the Annexxus Finder installation instructions until the application has
been successfully installed on your SRX-Pro Server.
8. Double-click Annexxus Finder icon on the Desktop to launch the application.
The application window will appear displaying a list of active network cameras
9. Next, select desired camera in the Annexxus Finder software by double-clicking
it in the list and click Edit.
10. Enter the new IP address and Subnet Mask of the camera in the Change IP
Address area. The new camera IP address must match the original range
of your SRX-Pro LAN or NIC1 card. E.g. If your original SRX-Pro Server’s IP
address was 192.138.10.122, change your Annexxus camera’s IP address to
192.138.10.XXX.
Camera’s default IP address is 192.0.0.16
Camera’s default subnet mask address is 255.255.255.0.
Default camera User Name: admin and default Password: 1234

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Remember: Annexxus Cameras cannot share an IP address, each camera
requires its own unique IP address.
11. Enter the default camera password: 1234 in the Input Password field and click
Save.
12. Wait a few moments as the new IP address is being applied to your Annexxus

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camera. Wait for the following message to be displayed. Click OK to close it.
13. Repeat Steps 1-12 for all detected Annexxus cameras in the Annexxus Finder.
14. Now that the new IP address has been successfully assigned to your camera,
make sure you can connect to it through the Internet Explorer:
15. Launch Internet Explorer on your SRX-Pro Server and enter the IP Address you
have just assigned to your Annexxus camera. The password window should be
displayed.
16. Enter the default camera User Name: admin and default Password: 1234

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4.5 Adding your IP Camera to your SRX-Pro Server
1. Make sure that the latest version of GiPi updater is installed on your SRX-Pro
Server. You can download the updates from
ftp://ftp.i3international.com/drivers/gipi
Please contact i3 Technical Support team for access information.
2. Once the latest GiPi updater has been installed, restart i3 SRX-Pro Server
software.
1. The Annexxus camera interface will be displayed in the Internet Explorer
window. You should be able to see the camera image on the screen.
If you do not see the camera image on the screen, call i3 International tech
support for help.

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1. Log In and go to the Setup -> IP Camera tab.
2. Click the Search button to display connected Annexxus cameras.

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1. Select the detected camera in the list and click Select.
2. In the Select IP Camera window, enter the default camera User Name: admin
and default Password: 1234, then click Add.
3. The selected camera will be added to the IP Camera list.
Don’t forget to assign the IP camera to the SRX-Pro video channel in the Your
Annexxus camera is now connected to SRX-Pro Server and is ready to record.
You may change resolution and frame rate for the Annexxus camera in the
IP Camera tab menu or you may choose to configure the camera’s advanced
settings (see the following section).

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5. Advanced Camera Setup
To access Annexxus camera’s advanced setup, go to Setup -> IP Camera tab, select
the camera in the list of added IP cameras and click the Advanced Setup button.
The password window should be displayed. Enter the default camera User Name:
admin and default Password: 1234. Camera’s user interface will be displayed in a
separate Internet Explorer window.

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In the main interface, you may adjust your camera’s
Brightness, Contrast, Saturation and Sharpness levels.
Click Save to save adjusted settings or
Default to set all settings back to 50%.
Note: This panel is enabled in the Live View mode only
and is disabled when in the Setup mode.
Next, click the Setup button to access Annexxus camera Setup features.
5.1 Basic Setup
You may switch to the advanced setup at any time by clicking the button in the
bottom left-hand corner. To switch back to the Basic Setup, click the same button
again.
Basic Setup is divided into Camera and Network settings.
After making any setting adjustments, remember to click the Save button

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Camera Settings:
• Camera Name: The name of the camera will be displayed at the top of the
Internet browser page.
• Video Codec: The main stream will be in H264.
• Resolution: Set the resolution of the recorded video to 640x480, 704x480,
1280x720, or 1280x960 (Ax46) or 1270x720, 1920x1080, or 2048x1536
(Ax66).
• Frame Rate: Set the frame rate for the recording: 1, 6, 10, 15, 20, or 30 fps.
• Max Bit Rate (for H264 codec): Set the video bit rate from 32-16384 kbit/s. The
default value is dependent on the Resolution and Frame Rate.
• GOP (I-Frame Interval): Provide a value from 1-400. The default value will follow
the Frame Rate.
• Bit Rate Type: (for H264 codec): VBR (Variable Bit Rate) or CBR (Constant Bit
Rate).
»VBR (Variable Bit Rate) (recommended): This setting will produce a variable
bit rate video stream, however the video quality will remain constant
resulting in high quality video images. Network infrastructure must be able
to provide the set bandwidth to account for bit rate variations.
»CBR (Constant Bit Rate): This setting will produce a constant bit rate
video stream at the cost of video quality. The quality may deteriorate
considerably when motion is detected. This setting is beneficial for
installations with limited bandwidth..
Network settings:
• DHCP: Enable or Disable to have the network automatically assign an IP
address to the camera.
• IP Address: Manually enter the camera’s IP address here.
This option should NOT be used if DHCP is enabled.
• Subnet Mask: Manually enter the camera’s Subnet Mask here.
This option should NOT be used if DHCP is enabled.
• Default Gateway: Provide the IP address of the network’s router if necessary.
Contact your network administrator for this information.
• DNS: Specify a DNS if necessary.
Contact your network administrator for this information.
• Physical Address: This is the camera’s unique MAC Address. It may not be
changed.