Mobotix M26 Allround Series User manual

Camera Manual
M26 Allround
20.033.175-01_EN_05/2019

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M26 Camera Manual
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Legal Notes 6
Safety Warnings 7
Foreword 8
1 Product Overview 10
1.1 Lenses, Hardware, Image Formats 10
1.2 SowareFeatures 11
1.3 Technical Data 12
1.4 Delivered Parts and Dimensions 14
1.4.1 The M26 Camera 14
1.4.2 Dimensions for Wall Installation 18
1.4.3 Dimensions for Ceiling Installation 18
1.4.4 Dimensions of Wall Mount 19
1.4.5 Drilling Template Wall and Ceiling Mount 19
1.5 Available Accessories 20
1.5.1 Lens Cover with Glass Pane 20
1.5.2 Pole Mount 20
1.5.3 MiniUSB Cable to MiniUSB (Straight/Angled) 20
1.5.4 MiniUSB Cable to MiniUSB (Angled/Angled) 21
1.5.5 MiniUSB Cable to USB-A Socket 21
1.5.6 Ethernet Patch Cable for Bayonet Catch 21
1.5.7 NPA-PoE-Set 21
1.5.8 MX-Overvoltage-Protection-Box 22
1.5.9 MX-NPA-Box 22
1.5.10 MX-GPS-Box 22
1.5.11 MX-232-IO-Box 23
1.5.12 ExtIO Expansion Module 23
1.5.13 Mx2wire+ Media Converter 23
1.5.14 Security Screw Set with Allen Bit 24
1.5.15 Other Accessories 24
1.6 MOBOTIXSoware 25
1.6.1 Integrated Camera Soware (Firmware) 25
1.6.2 MxManagementCenter 26
1.6.3 MOBOTIX MxBell 27

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2 Installation 28
2.1 Preparing the Installation 28
2.1.1 Mounting Options: Wall, Ceiling, Pole 28
2.1.2 Mounting with Hemispheric Lens B016 31
2.1.3 Network Connection and Power Supply, UPS 34
2.1.4 Preparing the Camera Connections, MX-Overvoltage-Protection-Box 35
2.1.5 Wiring, Fire Prevention, Lightning and Surge Protection 36
2.2 Mounting the Camera with Wall Mount 37
2.2.1 VarioFlex Wall Mount 37
2.3 Mounting the Camera with Ceiling Mount* 41
2.3.1 VarioFlex Ceiling Mount 41
2.4 Mounting the Camera with Pole Mount (Accessory) 45
2.4.1 Pole Mount (MX-MH-SecureFlex-ESWS) 46
2.5 Adjusting the Camera and Exchanging the Lens 50
2.5.1 Adjusting the Camera 50
2.5.2 Correcting the Image Horizon (for B016 Lens Only) 50
2.5.3 Exchanging the Lens 51
2.6 Replacing the MicroSD Card 52
2.6.1 Removing the MicroSD Card 52
2.6.2 Inserting the MicroSD Card 53
2.7 Network and Power Connection 54
2.7.1 Notes on Cable Lengths and Power Supply 54
2.7.2 Network Cabling For M26 With Patch Cables 54
2.7.3 Power Supply Using a Switch 55
2.7.4 Power Supply When Connected Directly to a Computer 56
2.7.5 Power Supply with Power-Over-Ethernet Products 56
2.7.6 Connecting a USB Cable 57
2.7.7 Connecting a Two-Wire MxBus Cable 58
2.7.8 Variable PoE 59

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3 Operating the Camera 60
3.1 Manual and Automatic Operation – Overview 60
3.2 First Images and the Most Important Settings 62
3.2.1 Manually Setting Up the Network Parameters in a Browser 62
3.2.2 First Images and the Most Important Settings in the Browser 65
3.2.3 First Images and Network Parameter Conguration in MxMC 67
3.2.4 Boot Options of the Camera 70
3.3 Virtual PTZ and Full Image Recording 72
3.3.1 Preparing the Virtual PTZ Function 72
3.3.2 Full Image Recording 74
3.3.3 Special Conguration in the Browser 76
3.4 MicroSD Card Recording 83
3.4.1 Introduction 83
3.4.2 Formatting the MicroSD Card 85
3.4.3 Activating Recording 86
3.4.4 Accessing Data on the MicroSD Card 87
3.4.5 Deactivating Card Recording 87
3.4.6 Using a MicroSD Card in a Dierent MOBOTIX Camera 88
3.4.7 Limitations on Warranty When Using Flash Storage Media 88
3.5 CongurationintheBrowser 89
3.5.1 Overview 89
3.5.2 General Browser Settings 91
3.6 AdditionalNotes 93
3.6.1 Protecting the Camera Against Condensation 93
3.6.2 Password for the Admin Menu 94
3.6.3 Permanently Deactivating the Microphone 95
3.6.4 Using the Boot Options of the Camera 95
3.6.5 Activating Event Control and Motion Detection 95
3.6.6 Deactivating Text and Logo Options 95
3.6.7 Deactivating the Camera Reboot 96
3.6.8 Browser 96
3.6.9 Cleaning the Camera and Lens 96
3.6.10 Legal Notes 96
3.6.11 Safety Warnings 97
3.6.12 Online Help in the Browser 98
3.6.13 Declaration of Conformity 98
3.6.14 RoHS Declaration 98
3.6.15 Disposal 98
3.6.16 Disclaimer 99

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LEGAL NOTES
Legal aspects of video and sound recording
You must comply with all data protection regulations for video and sound monitoring when
using MOBOTIX products. Depending on national laws and the installation location of the
M26, the recording of video and sound data may be subject to special documentation or
it may be prohibited. All users of MOBOTIX products are therefore required to familiarize
themselves with all applicable regulations and to comply with these laws. MOBOTIX AG is
not liable for any illegal use of its products.

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SAFETY WARNINGS
Notes on Installing:
• This product must not be used in locations exposed to the dangers of explosion.
• Make sure that you install this product as outlined in Chapter 2, «Installation» of this
manual. A faulty installation can damage the camera!
• When installing this product, make sure that you are only using genuine MOBOTIX
parts and MOBOTIX connection cables.
•
Only install this product on suitable, solid materials that provide for a sturdy installation
of the xing elements used.
Electrical installation: Electrical systems and equipment may only be installed, modied
and maintained by a qualied electrician or under the direction and supervision of a qual-
ied electrician in accordance with the applicable electrical guidelines. Make sure to prop-
erly set up all electrical connections.
Electrical surges: MOBOTIX cameras are protected against the eects of small electrical
surges by numerous measures. These measures, however, cannot prevent the camera from
being damaged when stronger electrical surges occur. Special care should be taken when
installing the camera outside of buildings to ensure proper protection against lightning,
since this also protects the building and the whole network infrastructure.
Max. power consumption of attached extension modules: The power consumption of all
attached
MxBus modules must not exceed 2.5 W . When attaching modules to the MxBus
connector
and the USB socket, the power consumption of all attached modules must
not exceed 3 W
, if the camera is powered by PoE class 3 . If PoE class 2 is used, the cam-
era cannot power any peripheral devices!
Never touch the lens: Due to the high performance of the M26, the area of the image sensor
can get quite hot, especially when the ambient temperature is also high. This does not aect
the proper functioning of the camera in any way. For this reason, the product must not be
installed within the reach of persons.
Powerobeforeopeningthecamera: Make sure the power supply to the camera is dis-
connected before opening the camera housing (e.g., when inserting or exchanging lenses,
lens units and SD cards).
Network security: MOBOTIX products include all of the necessary conguration options for
operation in Ethernet networks in compliance with data protection laws. The operator is
responsible for the data protection concept across the entire system. The basic settings
required to prevent misuse can be congured in the soware and are password-protected.
This prevents unauthorized parties from accessing these settings.

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M26 Camera Manual
FOREWORD
Dear MOBOTIX customer,
Congratulations on your decision to purchase a professional and modern
HiRes network camera “Made in Germany”! The robust and versatile M26 is
a cost-eicient and professional mono camera solution with interchangeable
lenses for indoor and outdoor applications (IP66). You can select from a wide
range of lenses, from Hemispheric to Super Wide-Angle to Tele lenses (now
up to 320 mm) and CSVario lens. Add to that the proven advantages that are
inherent to the MOBOTIX concept, such as the integrated event, alarm and telephone
features and the modern long-term storage directly in the camera with all of its benets.
The weatherproof MxBus and MiniUSB interfaces of the camera allow attaching MOBOTIX
interface boxes and standard devices, such as 3G/UMTS modems, external storage devices,
etc. The pre-installed MicroSD card ash storage is easily exchanged for larger storage
requirements, providing for secure long-term storage.
The introduction of the newest image sensor technology with increased light sensitivity
provides brilliant images with image sizes of up to 3072x2048 pixels, thus delivering color
images of higher quality under lowlight conditions.
You can download the MxManagementCenter video management soware for MOBOTIX
cameras from the MOBOTIX website: www.mobotix.com > Support > Download Center >
SowareDownloads. The tutorial for the application is available from Support > Download
Center > Documentation > Brochures & Guides > Tutorials.
For iPad, iPhone, and Android devices, MOBOTIX oers the MOBOTIX MxBell, a free-of-charge
mobile solution that is easily found when searching for “MOBOTIX AG” in the App Store or
on Google Play.
If you have any questions, our support and international sales sta are available at
[email protected] from Monday to Friday, 8 am to 6 pm (German time).
We would like to thank you for your trust and wish you all the best with your new MOBOTIX
camera M26 Allround!

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M26 Allround B016 M26 Allround CSVario M26 Allround B036 to B500

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M26 Camera Manual: Product Overview
1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
1.1 Lenses, Hardware, Image Formats
Lenses, Sensors
B016* Hemispheric •
B036* Super-Wide-Angle •
B041* Super-Wide-Angle •
B061* Wide-Angle •
B079* Wide-Angle •
B119* Tele •
B237* Tele •
B500* Tele •
CSVario 4.5 to 10 mm* •
Image sensor with individual exposure zones Color/BW
Sensor sensitivity 6MP in lux at 1/60 s and 1 s 0.1 / 0.005 (Color)
0.02 / 0.001 (BW)
Hardware Features
IP protection class IP66
Temp. Internal DVR (MB) 64
Internal DVR (MicroSD, SDXC, pre-installed) •
Microphone/speaker •/•
Passive infrared sensor (PIR) –
Integrated temperature sensor •
Shock detector •
Power consumption in Watts (typical) < 4 W
Variable PoE class 2 – 3
Image Formats, Frame Rates and Image Storage
Max. resolution (per sensor) 6MP (3072x2048)
Max. frame rate (MxPEG, max. resolution) 6MP: 8 fps
CIF images with 4 GB MicroSD DVR 250,000
VGA images with 4 GB MicroSD DVR 125,000
MEGA images with 4 GB MicroSD DVR 40,000
QXGA images with 4 GB MicroSD DVR 20,000

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Lenses, Hardware, Image Formats
1.2 SowareFeatures
General Features
Digital zoom (continuous) with panning •
Motion JPEG/MxPEG/H.264 codecs •/•/•
Programmable exposure ones •
Snapshot rec. (pre-/post-alarm images) 50
Terabyte ring buer storage (internal/network) •
Event/Continuous rec. with sound (0.2 to 30 fps) •/•
Time and event control •
Weekly schedules/holidays •
Web functionality (FTP, email) •
Playback/Quad- und MultiView •
Bidirectional sound in browser •
Logo generator, animated •
Flexible event logic •
Master/Slave arming •
Several scheduled privacy zones •
Customized voice messages •
VoIP telephony (audio/video, alert) •
Remote alarm notication (network msg.) •
Signal inputs/outputs, RS232 Via MX-Input-Box/MX-Output-Box oder
MX-232-IO-Box
Programming interface/HTTP API •
Security features (HTTPS/SSL, IP-based access control, IEEE
802.1X network authentication) •
Video Analysis
Video Motion detector •
MxAnalytics •
MxActivitySensor •
VideoManagementSoware
MxManagementCenter •
MOBOTIX MxBell •
Free-of-charge
download from
www.mobotix.com
or App Store/
Google Play

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M26 Camera Manual: Product Overview
1.3 Technical Data
Model Versions Mx-M26A/B* (all Day/Night image sensors)
*Variant Mx-M26B supports MOBOTIX MxBus modules
Lens Options MX-B016 bis MX-B500, 180° to 8° horizontal angle of view
Sensitivity Color sensor (day): 0,1 lx @ 1/60s; 0,005 lx @ 1s
BW sensor (night): 0,02 lx @ 1/60s; 0,001 lx @ 1s
Image Sensor 1/1.8“ CMOS, 6MP (3072x2048), progressive scan
Max. Image Size 6MP (3072x2048)
Image Formats
Freely congurable format 4:3, 8:3, 16:9 or customized format (image
cropping), like 2592x1944 (5MP), 2048x1536 (QXGA), 1920x1080 (Full-HD),
1280x960 (MEGA)
Max. Frame Rate
MxPEG: 42@HD(1280x720), 34@Full-HD, 24@QXGA, 14@5Mp, 12@6MP
M-JPEG*: 25@HD(1280x720), 13@Full-HD, 9@QXGA, 5@5Mp, 4@6MP
H.264: 25@Full-HD, 20@QXGA
Video Codec MxPEG, M-JPEG, JPEG (max. output size 6MP)
H.264 (max. output size QXGA, bandwidth limitation applicable)
ONVIF ONVIF-S (camera release V5.2.x and higher)
DVR
On internal MicroSD card (SDXC, SDHC pre-installed)
• External, on USB device
• External, on NAS
• Separate live image and full image recording – MxFFS with archiving
function
• Pre- and post-alarm images
• Automatic DVR monitoring with error notication
Soware MxManagementCenter
Image Processing MxLEO, backlight compensation, automatic white balance, image distor-
tion correction
PTZ Digital pan/tilt/zoom; max. zoom 8x (continuous)
Alarm/Events
Temperature sensor, shock detector (with rmware version 5.0.1 and
higher), microphon, other sensors/IOs via MxMessageSystem, notication
via e-mail, FTP, IP telephony (VoIP, SIP), visual/sound alarms, pre- and
postalarm images
Intelligent Video Analysis MxActivitySensor, video motion analysis, MxAnalytics
Audio
Microphone/ loudspeaker, both 16bit/16kHz (HD-Wideband-Audio))
Lip-synchronous audio, audio recording
VoIP/SIP, two-way communication, remote controlling using key codes
Interfaces
Ethernet 100Base-T, MiniUSB, MxBus*;
inputs/outputs and RS232 via accessories
*Only variant Mx-M26B
Security User/Group management, SSL, IP address lter, IEEE802.1x, intrusion
detection, digital imge signature, MxFFS
Certications
EN 55032:2012, EN 55024:2010, EN 50121-4:2015, FprEN 61000-6-1:2015,
EN 61000-6-2:2015, EN 61000-6-3:2007+A1:2011+AC:2012, EN 61000-6-
4:2007+A1:2011, EN 50581:2012, EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:
2011+A2:2013, 47 CFR Part 15B, AS/NZS CISPR32:2015

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Lenses, Hardware, Image Formats
Power Supply Power over Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af)
Power Consumption Typ. 4 W
Power Consumption of
External Devices
At MxBus: max. 2.5 W, at USB: max. 2.5 W, total max. 3 W
The power consumption of the camera will increase accordingly!
Protection Classes IP66
IK06
Ambient Temperature –30 to 50 °C/–22 to 122 °F
Dimensions/Weight W x H x D: 140 x 189 x 220 mm; weight: about 350 g
Standard Delivery
Housing (high-resistance composite, PBT), white, conversion set for ceiling
mount*, mounting supplies, wrenches, 50 cm patch cable, soware,
MicroSD card (installed)
*Only in delivery if included in initial order!

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M26 Camera Manual: Product Overview
1.4 Delivered Parts and Dimensions
1.4.1 The M26 Camera
Item Quantity Part Name
1.1 1 Camera in weatherproof housing including VarioFlex wall mount
1.2 1 Ceiling mount*
Only included if this had been specied when ordering the camera!
1.3 1 Gasket for wall and ceiling mount
1.4 1 Lens, mounted (standard M14, CSVario, or B016)
1.5 2 Lens cover, 1 mounted, 1 replacement (cover for CSVario/B016 not shown)*
1.6 1 Lens wrench B016 (with M26-Sec-D12/N12 only)
1.7 2 Allen wrench 5 mm, Allen wrench 2.5 mm
1.8 1Ethernet patch cable, 0.5 m, pre-installed
1.9 4 Caps for stainless steel wood screws
1.10 4 Stainless steel wood screws with hex head 6x50 mm
1.11 4 Stainless steel washers 6.4 mm
1.12 4 Screw anchors S8
1.13 2 Cable retainer with bayonet catch (patch cable, Mini USB)
1.14 1 MicroSD card pre-installed (SDXC)
1.15 1 Lock plug Mini USB
1.2
1.3
1.9
1.10, 1.11, 1.12
1.14
1.8
1.13
1.5
1.4
1.6
1.1
1.7
1.15

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Delivered Parts and Dimensions
Camera Housing and Connectors
The MOBOTIX M26 consists of the camera in the weatherproof housing and the VarioFlex mount.
Connectors
• Network (Ethernet network including PoE supply)
• Mini USB (e.g. for ExtIO)
• MxBus (only Mx-M26B variant)
• MxBus (for MOBOTIX expansion modules)
Microphone
Wall Mount
Recording
Weatherproof
housing
Lens and lens
cover
Speaker
Power/Status
Key
Ethernet
Pressure vent
MxBus
Retaining screws
USB
Rear (without weatherproof housing)
Make sure that the white
ring remains in the lens
cover as this ring reduces
light reections and
prevents the camera
LEDs from adding reec-
tions to the images

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M26 Camera Manual: Product Overview
Note
Note on fastening cables leading into the camera:
Cables passing in to the back of the camera (patch cable
for the network connection and for Mini USB) are secured
using a special cable retainer with bayonet catch.
When replacing this cable, ensure that the cable is prop-
erly seated in the port and that the retainer with the blue
bayonet catch is locked (short clockwise turn until it clicks
into place).
Removing the Cable Retainer
Rotate the bayonet catch anti-clockwise to the “open circle” symbol (see gure). The catch
may be removed from the side. The cable can now be pulled out of the camera.
Open the cable retainer by
rotating the bayonet catch
to the marked position
Bayonet catch
open

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Delivered Parts and Dimensions
Caution
Only use original MOBOTIX cable to connect the camera. Standard cables purchased
from other suppliers do not meet the necessary specications for proper protection
(no longer weatherproof according to IP66).
MiniUSB cableEthernet patch cable
Replacing the Cable Retainer
Insert the cable into the receptacle on the camera. Position the bayonet catch from the side
(opening points to the right). Rotate the bayonet catch clockwise to the “lled circle” sym-
bol (see gure). The cable is now properly retained.
MOBOTIX patch cables are
available as accessories
in dierent lengths (1 m,
2 m, 5 m and 10 m)
Close the cable retainer by
rotating the bayonet catch
to the marked position
Bayonet catch
closed

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M26 Camera Manual: Product Overview
1.4.2 Dimensions for Wall Installation
1.4.3 Dimensions for Ceiling Installation
^
106.5 mm/4.19 in
140.5 mm/5.53 in
112 mm/4.41 in
106.5 mm/4.19 in
39 mm/1.54 in
189 mm/7.44 in
115.5 mm/4.55 in
222 mm/8.74 in
90°
20°
72 mm/2.83 in
106.5 mm/4.19 in
106.5 mm/4.19 in
27 mm/1.06 in
137 mm/5.39 in
140.5 mm/5.53 in
156 mm/6.14 in
59 mm/2.32 in
115.5 mm/4.55 in
72 mm/2.83 in
90°
20°

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Delivered Parts and Dimensions
1.4.4 Dimensions of Wall Mount
1.4.5 Drilling Template Wall and Ceiling Mount
Note
You can download the drilling template from www.mobotix.com, Support > Download
Center > Documentation > Drilling Templates.
Make sure that the drilling template is not scaled or adjusted to the paper size when
printing the PDF le (enlarged or reduced).
With the ceiling mount*,
the size of the contact
surface is identical to the
wall/ceiling and to the
position of the drill holes.
*Only in delivery if
included in initial order!
106.5 mm/4.19 in
113 mm/4.45 in
55 mm/2.17 in
77 mm/3.03 in
51.5 mm/2.03 in
64.5 mm/2.54 in
80 mm/3.15 in
ø 6.4 mm/
0.25 in
106.5 mm/4.19 in
80 mm/3.15 in
99.5 mm/3.92 in
61.5 mm/2.42 in
30 mm/1.18 in
106.5 mm/4.19 in
80 mm/3.15 in
80 mm/3.15 in
106.5 mm/4.19 in
ø 6.4 mm/
0.25 in

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M26 Camera Manual: Product Overview
1.5 Available Accessories
1.5.1 Lens Cover with Glass Pane
Order no.: MX-M26-OPT-LCSG
As an additional accessory, the M26 with standard lens
(M14 thread) can be supplied with a protective cover
that has a glass pane instead of one made of plastic.
This will improve the durability of the lens cover when
used in extremely rough conditions (at sea, in sand
storms, etc.). This lens cover also has a thread size
that ts external lters (40.5 mm x 0.5 mm) available
from photo shops. For example, you could install a
polarization lter to cancel out the reections from
windowpanes or windshields. Using this lens cover
together with the B036/B041 Super Wide Angle lenses
is not recommended, since this lens cover produces
shadows at the image borders. The (longer) cover sup-
plied with M26 models with the CSVario lens is equipped
with the glass pane as standard.
1.5.2 Pole Mount
Order no.: MX-MH-SecureFlex-ESWS
If you are intending to mount the camera to a pole,
you should consider using the MOBOTIX Pole Mount
for M26 cameras. This mount is made of 3 mm pow-
der-coated stainless steel (white) and has been designed
specically for outdoor use. The supplied stainless steel
straps allow the mount to be attached to poles with
diameters between 60 mm and 180 mm (2.4 in to 7.1 in).
By design, the pole mount does not allow the use of a
ush-mounted wall outlet.
1.5.3 MiniUSB Cable to MiniUSB (Straight/Angled)
Order no.: MX-CBL-MU-EN-STR-05/2/5
(straight/angled)
The MOBOTIX MX-232-IO-Box can be connected directly
to the M26 with this cable, which is up to ve meters long.
MX-M26-OPT-LCSG
MX-M26-OPT-LCGL
Only cables with
angled plugs can be
used for the M26