Larson Electronics EXPCMR-IP-POE Series User manual

IP Camera Network Setup Guide
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EXPCMR-IP-POE SERIES

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This device meets the CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3(A) standards requirements.
Safety Instruction
These instructions are intended to ensure that the user can use the product correctly to
avoid danger or property loss.
The precaution measure is divided into ‘Warnings’and ‘Cautions’:
Warnings: Serious injury or death may be caused if any of these warnings are
neglected.
Cautions: Injury or equipment damage may be caused if any of these cautions are
neglected.
Warnings Follow these safeguards to
prevent serious injury or death. Cautions Follow these precautions to
prevent potential injury or material
damage.
Warnings:
This installation should be made by a qualified service person and should conform
to all the local codes.
Pleaseinstallblackouts equipment into the power supply circuit for convenient
supply interruption.
If the product does not work properly, please contact your dealer or the nearest
service center. Never attempt to disassemble the camera yourself. (We shall not
assume any responsibility for problems caused by unauthorized repairor
maintenance.)
Make sure the supply voltage is within the voltage rating.
Ensure that the marked T rating is less than the ignition temperature of the
hazardous atmosphere.
DO NOT operate in ambient temperatures above those indicated on the product
nameplate.
DO NOT operate if the lens, cord, seals, housing, receptacles, etc. are cracked or
damaged. If so, discontinue use and contact manufacturer for replacement parts.
All fasteners should be properly seated.
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Cautions:
Make sure the power supply voltage is correct before using the camera.
Do not drop the camera or subject it to physical shock.
Do not touch sensor modules with fingers. If cleaning is necessary, use a clean
cloth with a bit of ethanol and wipe it gently. If the camera will not be used for an
extended period of time, put on the lens cap to protect the sensor from dirt.
Do not aim the camera lens at the strong light such as sun or incandescent lamp.
The strong light can cause fatal damage to the camera.
The sensor may be burned out by a laser beam, so when any laser equipment is
being used, make sure that the surface of the sensor not be exposed to the laser
beam.
Do not place the camera in extremely hot, cold temperatures (the operating
temperature should be between -30°C ~ 60°C), and do not expose it to high
electromagnetic radiation.
To avoid heat accumulation, good ventilation is required for a proper operating
environment.
Keep the camera away from water and any liquid during installation.
While shipping, the camera should be packed in its original packing.
Notes:
For the camera supports IR, you are required to pay attention to the following
precautions to prevent IR reflection:
Dust or grease on the dome cover will cause IR reflection. Please do not remove
the dome cover film until the installation is finished. If there is dust or grease on
the dome cover, clean the dome cover with clean soft cloth and isopropyl alcohol.
Make certain the installation location does not have reflective surfaces of objects
too close to the camera. The IR light from the camera may reflect back into the
lens causing reflection.
The foam ring around the lens must be seated flush against the inner surface of
the bubble to isolate the lens from the IR LEDS. Fasten the dome cover to camera
body so that the foam ring and the dome cover are attached seamlessly.
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The Explosion Proof Network IP cameras are usually installed on a network in either of two ways:
Connected to the internal switch of a network video recorder (NVR): In this configuration, Ethernet cables connect
the camera directly to an NVR back panel. The NVR automatically "Activates" the camera and configures the camera's
network parameters to establish a communications link between them. In the diagram below, IP Cam A is connected to
the NVR which activates the camera and sets up its network parameters.
Connected to a PoE Network switch: In this configuration, Ethernet drop cables connect the camera to a network
switch. The network utility, SADP Tool, is used to "Activate" the camera and configure the camera's network parameters
so that the camera can communicate across the network. In the diagram below, IP Cam B and IP Cam C are connected to
the router, and are activated with the SADP Tool on Computer B.
In the diagram above, NOTE that:
Computer A cannot directly access any devices within the router firewall (with a browser) unless the device
activated and setup with network parameters compatible with the router, and the router is configured for port
forwarding to the device.
Computer Bwith SADP Toolis used to activate cameras connected directly to the router (IP Cam B, IP Cam C)
and setup their network parameters. After devices on the router are activated and configured for the network,
Computer Bcan access each device using Internet Explorer or by reloading the page in Internet Explorer mode
in the Edge browser.
This guide provides generic instructions for activating and setting up the network parameters for new cameras Connected
to the network switch using the SADP Tool. The examples shown herein activate a camera and configure its network
settings. Currently, the procedure is identical for all new network attached IP cameras.
About the SADP Tool
The SADP Tool is a PC-based network utility for discovery of compatible devices on an IP network. It provides an easy
way to activate devices, configure camera and record network configuration settings, and set device passwords. It can be
installed on a Microsoft Windows operating system that has access to the IP network where your devices are installed.
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Step 1. Install the SADP Software
1. Download the SADP Tool from the website: https://www.larsonelectronics.com/images/upload/SADPTool.zip. At
the time this document was published, the file is named: SADPTool.zip and is 115 MB.
2. Un-zip the file on a computer with Microsoft Windows (Windows 7 or newer) that is connected to the LAN where
your camera is connected.
3. Run the file contained in the zip file: SADPTool.exe. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the file.
NOTE : Be sure to allow the software administrative access or it will not work properly.
4. Open the SADPTool application. When the application opens, it automatically “discovers” and lists all compatible
devices on the LAN. The discovery of devices can take several minutes. See below.
Step 2. “Activate” Inactive Camera
NOTE: Cameras are activated when shipped with the default IP Address of 192.168.3.xxx. The last set of
numbers in your IP address will be random, but will always be in the 192.168.3.xxx subnet. Network settings
may be changed in the SADP Tool. See Step 3. Modify Network Parameters
DEFAULTS: Username: admin Password: 12345abc!
When a camera is first installed, or reset to its factory configuration, it must be “Activated” before it can be used. In the
SADP Tool, “Inactive” devices have a Security status of Inactive. A device is “Activated” when a password is
assigned to the admin username of the device.
In the example below, a camera is activated and configured for its network.
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1. Scan through the list of devices the SADP Tool discovered for the Inactive device you want to activate (see
below). Click on the device in the list to highlight it, and then click the select box to check it.
2. In the Device Activation window, create a password for the admin (administrator) username:
a. In the Device Activation window, enter a password for admin in the New Password field. Use a
combination of uppercase, lowercase alphabetic characters and numbers to create a “Strong” password.
The rating is shown beneath the field. See above.
b. Enter the admin password again in the Confirm field, and then click Activate.
c. Record your admin password for reference later.
CAUTION: If you lose your admin (administrator) password, you cannot configure the device or restore it to its factory
settings. To reset you password, call your support organization for specific instructions.
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1. In the list of devices discovered, find the device you want to change the network settings for, click the select
box to check it, and then see the Modify Network Parameters window. See below.
2. In the Modify Network Parameters window, edit the correct network parameters, and then enter the admin user
password in the field at the bottom.
a. Enable DHCP: You can select Enable DHCP to acquire compatible network settings from a DHCP server
installed on the LAN. However, these settings can be changed by the DHCP server. Since it is
recommended to use a static IP address, you can use DHCP to acquire compatible network settings, and
then uncheck Enable DHCP and save that configuration to retain the new network parameters.
b. In the example below, the IPv4 address was changed to 192.168.3.100, and the IPv4 Gateway was
changed to 192.168.3.1. These settings were determined to be compatible with the network switch and
other devices that share the same network.
3. Click Modify to save your settings.
Step 3. Modify Network Parameters
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Step 4. Login to the camera
Microsoft Internet Explorer is used to access your camera remotely. Internet Explorer must run as an Administrator to use
all features available through a remote login to the camera.
Setting MS Internet Explorer to run as an Administrator
Windows 7: To run Internet Explorer as an Administrator:
1. Find or create an IE icon on your computer desktop.
2. Hold down the shift key, and then right-click on the IE icon.
3. Click Run as Administrator in the pop-up menu.
Windows 10: To run IE as an Administrator:
1. Find IE in the start menu. Usually this is found in the Windows Accessories group.
2. Pin the entry to Start.
3. Right click on the Internet Explorer tile, and then select More | Run as administrator.
To login to the camera from a computer on the same LAN:
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1. Open your IE browser and enter the IP address of the camera in the URL field. In the example below, the IP
address of the camera is 192.168.3.100.
2. In the login window, enter admin for the User Name and password you created in the Password field, then click
Login.
3. If this is the first time you are logging into a camera, you may see the message in the following screen. If this
appears, follow the sub-steps below.
a. Click on the message to install the plugin.
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b. In the message bar at the bottom of the screen, click Run. Follow the on-screen instructions to install
WebComponents. When the following screen opens, click Finish.
The Live View screen with the camera video image should appear.
For more information about the IE browser interface to your camera, go to LarsonElectronics.com for the latest IP Camera
User Manual for your camera.
NOTE:Most IP cameras have a Reset button for returning the camera configuration to its factory settings. The reset
button needs to be pressed with the camera disconnected from power. Continue holding the reset button down and plug
the camera back into power and continue to hold the reset button for an additional 30 - 45 seconds.
NOTE: For more details on using the functions of this camera, refer to the instruction manual for the Camera Management
Software (CMS) you are using.
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