March Networks 8516 Series User manual

March Networks
8516 Hybrid NVR with RAID
Models 8516 SR and 8516 RR
Installation Guide

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Part Number
35946 Rev 2.1, December 2019

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Contents
Chapter 1: Mandatory Regulations .............................................5
Regulatory Compliance Statements..................................................................................... 5
Canada - Industry Canada.............................................................................................. 5
United States - Federal Communications Commission................................................. 5
Europe ............................................................................................................................. 5
Environmental Directive Compliance................................................................................... 6
Battery Notices ...................................................................................................................... 6
NiCd Battery Pack Notice............................................................................................... 6
Lithium Battery Notice ................................................................................................... 6
Avis pour les batteries........................................................................................................... 6
Avis sur le bloc de batterie NiCd.................................................................................... 6
Avis sur la batterie Lithium............................................................................................. 7
Safety Notice.......................................................................................................................... 7
Avis de sécurité...................................................................................................................... 7
Fuse......................................................................................................................................... 8
Fusible .................................................................................................................................... 8
Anti-Static Precautions .........................................................................................................8
Servicing Notice..................................................................................................................... 8
Shipping Notice ..................................................................................................................... 8
Model Definition Information................................................................................................ 8
Chapter 2: Feature Overview.......................................................9
Key Features......................................................................................................................... 10
Packaging/Shipment Contents........................................................................................... 11
Specifications....................................................................................................................... 12
Dimensions of the RR Model (with Docking Station) .................................................... 12
Dimensions of SR Model (with Backplane) .................................................................... 12
Weight ............................................................................................................................... 13
Operating and Storage Temperature............................................................................... 13
Power Ratings ...................................................................................................................13

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Contents
Video Inputs ..........................................................................................................................14
Video Capture Rates.............................................................................................................15
IP Camera Video Inputs.....................................................................................................15
Front Panel LEDs ..................................................................................................................16
Keyed Power Switch and Front USB Ports..........................................................................17
Keyed Power Switch..........................................................................................................17
Two Front USB Ports.........................................................................................................17
12-Volt Out, RS-485, and RS-232.........................................................................................18
12-Volt Out ........................................................................................................................18
RS-485 Interface ................................................................................................................18
RS-232 Interface ................................................................................................................18
Alarm and Switch Terminals ................................................................................................19
Connecting an Alarm or Switch Device............................................................................19
Audio Terminals ....................................................................................................................20
Audio Input ........................................................................................................................20
Audio Output.....................................................................................................................20
Ethernet Ports, USB Ports, Video and HD Monitor Output ...............................................21
Two Ethernet Ports and LEDs...........................................................................................21
Two Rear USB Ports ..........................................................................................................21
Video Output .....................................................................................................................21
HD Monitor Output............................................................................................................22
Power Connector and Fuse Compartment .........................................................................23
Power Connector ..............................................................................................................23
Fuse Compartment............................................................................................................23
Replacing the Fuse............................................................................................................23
Hard Drives............................................................................................................................24
Hard Drive Details..............................................................................................................24
Hard Drive Array - Important Considerations ..................................................................24
NiCd Battery Pack and Lithium Battery..............................................................................26
NiCd Battery Pack .............................................................................................................26
Lithium Battery..................................................................................................................26
Chapter 3: Unit Setup.................................................................27
Mounting the Recorder ........................................................................................................27
Rack-Mounting ......................................................................................................................28
Wall-Mounting.......................................................................................................................28
Items Required to Wall-Mount ......................................................................................28
Wall-Mounting with a Docking Station.............................................................................29
Attaching the Drip Trays to the Docking Station.........................................................30
Wall-Mounting without a Docking Station .......................................................................32
Attaching the Drip Trays to the Recorder ....................................................................33
Desk-Mounting......................................................................................................................34
Replacing Hard Drives..........................................................................................................35
Replacing a Hard Drive......................................................................................................35
Installation Requirements..............................................................................................35
Turning the Unit On and Off ................................................................................................41

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Chapter 1
Mandatory Regulations
You must be familiar with the following mandatory regulations governing the product’s operations.
You should also adhere to these instructions to ensure the installation meets regulatory
compliance.
Regulatory Compliance Statements
Canada - Industry Canada
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3(A)
United States - Federal Communications Commission
1 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 commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in
accordance with the installation guide, is liable to cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference, in which case users will be required to correct the interference at their own
expense. Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's
authority to operated the equipment under FCC rules.
2 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.
Europe
This equipment complies with the following EU directives: 2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU, and 2011/
65/EU. A Declaration of Conformity is available upon request.

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Mandatory Regulations
Environmental Directive Compliance
March Networks is committed to doing our part to protect the environment. March Networks is
compliant with current RoHS and WEEE directives:
• RoHS 2 or RoHS recast (directive 2011/65/EU) and its amendments
• WEEE recast (directive 2012/19/EU) and its amendments
Further details on corporate environmental policies and on RoHS and WEEE compliance are
available from March Networks customer support.
Battery Notices
CAUTION: There is risk of explosion if any battery is replaced with another battery of the incorrect
type. Ensure that you only use the NiCd battery pack and lithium battery provided by March Networks.
NiCd Battery Pack Notice
The unit contains an internal NiCd battery pack that is used during power shortages. The NiCd
battery pack may explode, leak, or get hot, causing personal injury if the following precautions are
not followed:
• Do not remove the NiCd battery pack and use it in a device other than the recorder.
• The unit has a built-in battery charger. Do not attempt to charge the NiCd battery pack using a
different battery charger.
• Replace only with a March Networks NiCd battery pack.
• Do not disassemble the NiCd battery pack.
• Do not open or try to open the individual NiCd battery pack cells.
• Do not dispose of the NiCd battery pack in fire.
• Do not short circuit the NiCd battery pack terminals.
Dispose of the NiCd battery pack in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial, and
local regulations. Inquire with your local recycling office for recycling guidelines.
Lithium Battery Notice
The unit contains an internal lithium battery that powers the clock and other system operations.
Ensure you consider the lithium battery when disposing of the unit. Dispose of the lithium battery in
accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial, and local regulations. Inquire with your
recycling office for recycling guidelines.
Avis pour les batteries
ATTENTION: Il y a un risque d’explosion si une batterie est remplacée par un autre type de batterie.
Assurez-vous d’utiliser le bloc de batterie NiCd et la batterie Lithium de March Networks.
Avis sur le bloc de batterie NiCd
L’unité contient un bloc de batterie interne qui est utilisé lors de pannes de courant. Le bloc de
batterie NiCd peut exploser, couler ou devenir chaud, pouvant causer des blessures si les
précautions suivantes ne sont pas respectées :
• Ne pas enlever le bloc de batterie NiCd et/ou l’utiliser à d’autres fins.
• L’unité a un chargeur de batterie intégré. N’utiliser pas un autre chargeur pour charger le bloc de batterie.

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Mandatory Regulations
• Remplacer seulement avec les blocs de batterie de marque March Networks.
• Ne pas modifier le bloc de batterie NiCd.
• Ne pas ouvrir ou tenter d’ouvrir la batterie individuelle NiCd
• Ne pas jeter le bloc de batterie dans le feu.
• Ne pas court-circuiter les terminaux du bloc de batterie NiCd.
Disposer du bloc de batterie NiCd en accord avec les lois locales, provinciales ou fédérales.
Renseignez-vous à votre bureau de recyclage local pour les règles de recyclage.
Avis sur la batterie Lithium
L’unité contient une batterie Lithium interne qui procure du pouvoir à l’horloge interne de l’unité et
au système d’opération.
Assurez-vous de considérer la batterie Lithium lorsque vous disposer de l’unité. Disposez de la
batterie Lithium en accord avec les lois locales, provinciales ou fédérales. Renseignez-vous à votre
bureau de recyclage local pour les règles de recyclage.
Safety Notice
Before you access any components located inside the unit, turn the key counter-clockwise, to the
OFF position. After the status LEDs turn off, remove the power cord from the unit to prevent injury.
Only qualified service personnel are to access the inside of the unit.
An AC power cord is provided with a grounded attachment plug for the external power supply. To
avoid electrical shock, always use the AC power cord and plug with a properly grounded outlet
(connected to earth).
To maintain safety compliance, ensure the AC power cord has the appropriate safety approvals for
the country in which the equipment is to be installed. For North America, the AC power cord must
be a UL listed SJT NEMA 5-15 equivalent or better.
When connected to an outdoor camera, the screen of the camera’s coaxial cable must to be
properly grounded (connected to earth). Cable distribution systems are subject to the National
Electrical Code (NEC) in the United States and the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) in Canada.
If you carry or move the NVR unit using the handles on the front panel, always use both handles. Do
not attempt to carry or move the unit using only one of the handles.
Avis de sécurité
Avant d’accéder aux composantes internes de l’unité, vous devez enlever le câble de pouvoir et
attendre que toutes les lumières d’état (‘STATUS LED’) de l’unité soient éteintes.
Seulement le personnel de service qualifié a le droit d’accéder l’intérieur de l’unité.
Le câble de pouvoir AC est fournie avec un câble de mise à terre pour le bloc d’alimentation
électrique. Pour éviter tout choc, utilisez toujours le câble de pouvoir AC relié avec la prise de
courant adéquate (contenant une mise à terre).
Pour maintenir votre conformité de sécurité, assurez-vous que le câble de pouvoir AC a obtenu les
approbations de sécurité applicables pour le pays ou l’installation est faites. Pour l’Amérique du Nord,
le câble de pouvoir AC doit avoir une certification UL SJT NEMA 5-15, équivalente ou meilleur.

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Mandatory Regulations
Lorsque relié à une caméra installée à l’extérieur, l’enveloppe du câble coaxial de la camera doit
être mise à terre de façon adéquate. Les systèmes de distribution câblés sont sujet au code
électrique National (NEC) au États-Unis et au code électrique Canadien (CEC) au Canada.
Si vous transportez ou déplacez l'unité NVR à l'aide des poignées du panneau avant, utilisez
toujours les deux poignées. N'essayez pas de transporter ou de déplacer l'unité en utilisant
seulement une des poignées.
Fuse
CAUTION: For continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with same type and rating of fuse.
For more information, see “Power Connector and Fuse Compartment” on page 23.
Fusible
ATTENTION : Pour une protection soutenue contre les risques d’incendie, remplacer seulement
avec un fusible de même type et classe.
Pour plus d'informations, consultez « Power Connector and Fuse Compartment » à la page 23.
Anti-Static Precautions
Ensure proper use of an anti-static guard during installation to avoid damage to the unit from
electrostatic discharge.
Servicing Notice
The procedures contained in this publication outline how to install or service components located
inside the unit, requiring the removal of the cover. Installation and maintenance procedures
requiring internal unit access are to be performed by qualified service personnel only.
Shipping Notice
Shipment of the unit and components may expose the unit to temperature extremes. We
recommend you allow the unit to return to room temperature prior to operation.
Model Definition Information
The HNVR HS Series and the HNVR HR Series are regulatory models for the 8516 SR and the 8516
RR 16 Channel Hybrid NVRs. The model information is outlined in the following table.
Certification Regulatory Model Includes the following NVRs:
HNVR HS series 8516 SR
HNVR HR series 8516 RR

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Chapter 2
Feature Overview
The 8516 Hybrid NVR with RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is a 16-channel recording
platform with integrated RAID 5, able to support both analog and high-resolution IP cameras. The
models included are the 8516 RR and the 8516 SR.
The 8516 NVR offers outstanding video compression and storage, and can be managed using either
the March Networks Command or the Visual Intelligence video management platforms.
Note: You can manage an 8516 NVR using either of the management platforms offered by
March Networks: Command or Visual Intelligence. You should familiarize yourself with the
differences between the platforms prior to deploying the recorders. For more information,
see the documentation available from the March Networks Partner Portal.
The 8516 NVR is available in two distinct types: the RR model (8516 RR), which comes with a
docking station for mounting in a rack, and the SR model (8516 SR), which is intended to be placed
on a flat surface.
This section of the installation guide contains the following information:
• “Key Features” on page 10
• “Packaging/Shipment Contents” on page 11
• “Specifications” on page 12
• “Video Inputs” on page 14
• “Video Capture Rates” on page 15
• “Front Panel LEDs” on page 16
• “Keyed Power Switch and Front USB Ports” on page 17
• “12-Volt Out, RS-485, and RS-232” on page 18
• “Alarm and Switch Terminals” on page 19
• “Audio Terminals” on page 20
• “Ethernet Ports, USB Ports, Video and HD Monitor Output” on page 21
• “Power Connector and Fuse Compartment” on page 23
• “Hard Drives” on page 24
• “NiCd Battery Pack and Lithium Battery” on page 26

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Feature Overview
Key Features
The 8516 Hybrid NVR with RAID comes in two distinct types: the RR model (8516 RR) and the
SR model (8516 SR). The RR model comes with a docking station and can be mounted in a rack,
the SR model has a backplane and is intended to be placed on a flat surface such as a desktop.
Some of the key features and benefits of the 8516 Hybrid NVR with RAID include:
•Camera Capacity: 16 total cameras. The recorder accommodates any combination of analog or
IP cameras, as long as the total number of cameras is 16.
•Concurrent Frame Rate:15 FPS per channel at 4CIF, 30 FPS at 2CIF / CIF
•IP Camera Bandwidth: 16 channels at 3 mbps = 48 mbps total
•RAID: Integrated RAID controller - RAID 5 support using 4 hard drives. RAID 5 offers the best
overall balance of data protection and performance, and makes the most efficient use of drive
capacity.
•Hard Drives: Each unit must have four hard drives to support RAID. Various drive capacities are
available, but each of the four drives must be the same capacity to support RAID (for example,
4 x 8TB or 4 x 12TB).
•Video compression:
- Analog cameras — H.264 with multi-level encoding
- IP cameras — H.264, MPEG4, JPEG
• Eight alarm inputs, four switches, plus four mono audio inputs and two mono audio outputs, for
enhanced audio/video security coverage.
• High-capacity internal storage: four SATA RAID hard drives
• Internal back-up battery for power brown-out protection.
• Advanced networking features for unlimited scalability and dependable remote access.
• Advanced health management features for centralized support and maximum up-time.
• QR code - use March Networks’ free GURU Smartphone App to scan the recorder’s front panel
QR code for instant product information, like serial number and warranty information.
The RR model recorders slide out of the docking station for easy installation and maintenance.
8516 RR NVR
Docking Station
Top of recorder