March Networks 8732 R, 8532 R User manual

March Networks
8000 Series Hybrid NVR - 32/16 Channel
Models 8732 R, 8532 R or S, 8516 R or S
INSTALLATION GUIDE

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Part Number
28330 Rev 9.0, October 2016

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Contents
Chapter 1: Mandatory Regulations ............................................... 5
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Information .................................................................... 5
Canada - Industry Canada ................................................................................................................. 5
United States - Federal Communications Commission .................................................................... 5
EU Directive Compliance............................................................................................................ 5
Battery Notices ........................................................................................................................... 6
NiCd Battery Pack Notice................................................................................................................... 6
Lithium Battery Notice ...................................................................................................................... 6
Safety Notice .............................................................................................................................. 6
Anti-Static Precautions .............................................................................................................. 7
Servicing Notice.......................................................................................................................... 7
Shipping Notice .......................................................................................................................... 7
Environmental EU Directive Compliance.................................................................................. 7
Model Definition Information................................................................................................... 7
Chapter 2: Feature Overview ......................................................... 8
Key Features ............................................................................................................................... 9
Packaging/Shipment Contents ................................................................................................ 10
Specifications ........................................................................................................................... 11
Dimensions of the R Series (with Docking Station) .......................................................................... 11
Dimensions of S Series (with Backplane) ........................................................................................... 11
Weight .................................................................................................................................................. 11
Operating and Storage Temperature ................................................................................................. 12
Power Ratings ...................................................................................................................................... 12
Video Inputs.............................................................................................................................. 13
Video Capture Rates................................................................................................................. 14
IP Camera Video Inputs ....................................................................................................................... 14
Front Panel LEDs....................................................................................................................... 15
Keyed Power Switch and Front USB Ports.............................................................................. 17
Keyed Power Switch ............................................................................................................................ 17
Two Front USB Ports ............................................................................................................................ 17

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Contents
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
NiCd Battery Pack and Lithium Battery...................................................................................25
NiCd Battery Pack ................................................................................................................................ 25
Lithium Battery .................................................................................................................................... 25
Chapter 3: Unit Setup ................................................................... 26
Mounting the Recorder ............................................................................................................26
Rack-Mounting ..........................................................................................................................27
Wall-Mounting...........................................................................................................................27
Items Required to Wall-Mount.......................................................................................................27
Wall-Mounting with a Docking Station ............................................................................................. 28
Attaching the Drip Trays to the Docking Station .......................................................................... 29
Wall-Mounting without a Docking Station ....................................................................................... 31
Attaching the Drip Trays to the Recorder...................................................................................... 32
Desk-Mounting..........................................................................................................................33
Installing Hard Drives ...............................................................................................................34
Installing a Hard Drive......................................................................................................................... 34
Installation Requirements............................................................................................................... 34
Turning the Unit On and Off.....................................................................................................40

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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.
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Information
Canada - Industry Canada
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations. Cet équipement a été testé et certifié conformément aux limites imposées
par la réglementation en vigueur pour un équipement numérique de classe A.
United States - Federal Communications Commission
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.
EU Directive Compliance
This equipment complies with the following EU directives: 2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC. A
Declaration of Conformity is available upon request.

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Mandatory Regulations
Battery Notices
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 an approved 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.
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 should access the inside of the unit.
An AC power cord is provided with a grounded attachment plug. 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.

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Mandatory Regulations
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.
Environmental EU Directive Compliance
March Networks is committed to doing our part to protect the environment. As a result, we have
embraced the RoHS and WEEE Directives in the design and manufacture of our products.
For more information, contact March Networks customer support.
Model Definition Information
The HNVR HS Series and the HNVR HR Series are regulatory models for the 8000 S Series and the
8000 R Series 32/16 Channel Hybrid NVRs. The model information is outlined in the following table.
Certification Regulatory Model Includes the following NVRs:
HNVR HS series • 8532 S
• 8516 S
HNVR HR series • 8732 R
• 8532 R
• 8516 R

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Chapter 2
Feature Overview
The 32 channel or 16 channel 8000 Series Hybrid NVRs (Network Video Recorder) are scalable recording
platforms able to support both analog and high-resolution IP cameras. The models included are the
8732 R, the 8532 R or S, and the 8516 R or S.
The 8000 Series Hybrid 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 8000 Series Hybrid NVR using either of the management platforms offered
by March Networks. 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 8000 Series is available in two distinct types: the R series, which comes with a docking station for
mounting in a rack, and the S series, which is intended to be placed on a flat surface.
This section of the installation guide contains the following information:
• “Key Features” on page 9
• “Packaging/Shipment Contents” on page 10
• “Specifications” on page 11
• “Video Inputs” on page 13
• “Video Capture Rates” on page 14
• “Front Panel LEDs” on page 15
• “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 25

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Feature Overview
Key Features
The 32/16 channel 8000 NVR comes in two distinct types: the R Series (8732 R, 8532 R, 8516 R models)
and the S Series (8532 S, 8516 S models). The R Series comes with a docking station and can be
mounted in a rack, the S Series has a backplane and is intended to be placed on a flat surface such as a
desktop.
The following table shows the key differences between the different models.
Some of the key features and benefits of the 32/16 channel 8000 Series NVR include:
• 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 (up to fourx3TBSATA hard drives), with offset disk mirroring for
added reliability.
• 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.
The R Series recorders slide out of the docking station for easy installation and maintenance.
Feature 8732 R 8532 R 8532 S 8516 S 8516 R
Camera Capacity
(total / analog / IP)
32 total / 16 analog / 32 IP 16 total / 16 analog/ 16 IP
Concurrent Frame
Rates
30 FPS per chan
at 4CIF / 2CIF / CIF
15 FPS per channel at 4CIF,
30 FPS at 2CIF / CIF
IP Camera
Bandwidth
32 chan at 3 mbps
= 96 mbps total
32 channels at 3 mbps
= 96 mbps total
16 channels at 3 mbps
= 48 mbps total
Docking Station Yes No Yes
8000 R Series
Docking Station
Top of recorder
NVR

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Feature Overview
Packaging/Shipment Contents
The following items are included in each system shipment, and should be located/verified before
installation begins:
• 8000 series network video recorder
• Docking station (R series)
• Keys for activating unit power (and locking the unit in the docking station for the R series)
• AC power cord
• Hard drive mounting screws - Four (4) screws per drive. If hard drives are installed, screws are in use.
• Data and power cables for the hard drives
• Software DVD — The software can also be downloaded from the March Networks Partner Portal.
• Technical publications — Included on the software DVD, or you can also download hardware and
software technical publications from the March Networks Partner Portal.
Note: A wall-mounting kit can be purchased separately if required.
WARNING: The procedures contained in this guide 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.
When working inside the unit, ensure you take anti-static precautions.
Any attempt to service components of the recorder that are not considered field replaceable
will invalidate your warranty. The list of field serviceable parts includes:
• Hard drives, caddies, and cables
• Back-up batteries
• Fans
Do not power up or operate the unit with the cover removed. The cover ensures the safe
operation of the unit. Operating the unit without the cover can expose you to live electric
current and can cause the hard drives to overheat. Docking the unit without the cover can
also cause alignment problems and damage the docking station connectors.