Mobotix S26 Flex User manual

Camera Manual
S26 Flex
20.100.101-01_EN_07/2019

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S26 Camera Manual
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Warnings 6
Legal Notes 6
Notes on System Security (“Cyber Security”) 7
Foreword 8
1 Product Overview 10
1.1 S26 – Lenses, Hardware, Image Formats 10
1.2 S26–SowareFeatures 11
1.3 S26 – Technical Data 12
1.4 S26 – Delivered Parts and Dimensions 14
1.4.1 The S26 Camera 14
1.5 Available Accessories 20
1.5.1 MiniUSB Cable to MiniUSB (Straight/Straight or Straight/Angled) 20
1.5.2 MiniUSB Cable to USB a Socket 20
1.5.3 Ethernet Patch Cable for Bayonet Catch 20
1.5.4 NPA-PoE-Set 20
1.5.5 MX-Overvoltage-Protection-Box 21
1.5.6 MX-NPA-Box 21
1.5.7 MX-GPS-Box 21
1.5.8 MX-232-IO-Box 22
1.5.9 ExtIO Expansion Module 22
1.5.10 Mx2wire+ Media Converter 22
1.5.11 AudioMount 23
1.5.12 SpeakerMount 23
1.5.13 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 29
2.2 Before Mounting 30
2.2.1 Overview of Cable Connections 30
2.2.2 Notes on Cable Lengths and Power Supply 32
2.2.3 Network Connection with MOBOTIX Patch Cable 33
2.2.4 Network Connection with Installation Cable 34
2.2.5 Using the MiniUSB Cable 34
2.2.6 Using MxBus Modules 35
2.2.7 External Audio Support (Microphone/Speaker) 35
2.2.8 Replacing the MicroSD Card 36
2.2.9 Tools Required for Installation 36
2.2.10 Preparatory Steps 37
2.3 Installing the S26 Flex 38
2.3.1 Connecting Network Cables and Additional S26 Cables 38
2.3.2 Attaching the S26 Camera Housing 38
2.4 Network and Power Connection, Additional Cables 40
2.4.1 Network Cabling for S26 with Patch Cables 40
2.4.2 Network Cabling for S26 with Installation Cables 41
2.4.3 Connecting Additional Cables 43
2.4.4 Power Supply Using a Switch 44
2.4.5 Power Supply When Connected Directly to a Computer 45
2.4.6 Power Supply with Power-Over-Ethernet Products 45
2.4.7 Variable PoE 46
3 Operating the Camera 48
3.1 Manual and Automatic Operation 48
3.2 First Images and the Most Important Settings 50
3.2.1 Manually Setting Up the Network Parameters in a Browser 50
3.2.2 First Images and the Most Important Settings in the Browser 53
3.2.3 First Images and Network Parameter Conguration in MxMC 55
3.2.4 Start Options of the Camera 58
3.3 Virtual PTZ and Full Image Recording 60
3.3.1 Preparing the Virtual PTZ Function 60
3.3.2 Full Image Recording 62
3.3.3 Special Conguration in the Browser 64

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3.4 MicroSD Card Recording 71
3.4.1 Introduction 71
3.4.2 Formatting the MicroSD Card 73
3.4.3 Activating Recording 74
3.4.4 Accessing Data on the MicroSD Card 75
3.4.5 Deactivating Card Recording 75
3.4.6 Using a MicroSD Card in a Dierent MOBOTIX Camera 76
3.4.7 Limitations on Warranty When Using Flash Storage Media 76
3.5 CongurationintheBrowser 77
3.5.1 Overview 77
3.5.2 General Browser Settings 79
3.6 Setting Up an S26 Flex as Door Station 81
3.6.1 Installation 81
3.6.2 Executing the Auto Conguration 82
3.7 Additional Notes 83
3.7.1 Reduced Weather Protection When Installing Upside-Down 83
3.7.2 Password for the Admin Menu 84
3.7.3 Permanently Deactivating the Microphone 84
3.7.4 Using the Start Options of the Camera 84
3.7.5 Activating Event Control and Motion Detection 85
3.7.6 Deactivating Text and Logo Options 85
3.7.7 Deactivating the Camera Reboot 85
3.7.8 Browser 85
3.7.9 Cleaning the Camera and Lens 86
3.7.10 Online Help in the Browser 86
3.7.11 Declaration of Conformity 86
3.7.12 RoHS Declaration 86
3.7.13 Disposal 87
3.7.14 Disclaimer 87

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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 3 W . When attaching modules to the MxBus
connector
and the USB socket, the power consumption of all attached modules must
not exceed 4 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 S26, 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).
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
S26, 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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NOTES ON SYSTEM SECURITY (“CYBER SECURITY”)
To protect the camera against security risks in data technology, the following measures are
recommended aer the installation has been completed:
• MxManagementCenter:
– Menu View > Wizards & Tools > Secure System:
• Change camera factory default password: √
• Enable encrypted HTTPS: √
• Disable public access: √
– User Management (for all users):
• Force Complex Password: √
• Logout on Inactivity: Aer 5 min
• User interface of the camera in the browser:
– Admin Menu > Network Setup > Web Server:
• Enable MxWeb: –
• Enable intrusion detection: √
• Notication threshold: 10
• Timeout: 60 Minutes
• Block IP Address: √
For more information on this topic, please read the «Cyber Protection Guide» on
www.mobotix.com (under Support > Download Center > Documentation > Brochures
& Guides > Cyber Security).

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S26 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 S26 has a hemispheric sensor module
(day or night) that is integrated into the camera housing. This camera can be placed discreetly
and securely behind walls and ceilings or stainless steel panels (using the AudioMount, for
example). If a speaker is required, why not use the SpeakerMount for easy installation into
ceilings or walls?
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 require-
ments, 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 S26 Flex!

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S26 – camera with one hemispheric image sensor
for concealed installation behind walls or over ceilings
180°-Panorama

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S26 Camera Manual: Product Overview
1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
1.1 S26 – Lenses, Hardware, Image Formats
Lenses, Sensors
B016 Hemispheric •
B036 Superweitwinkel –
B041 Superweitwinkel –
B061 Weitwinkel –
B079 Weitwinkel –
B119 Tele –
B237 Tele –
B500 Tele –
CSVario 4.5 bis 10 mm –
Image sensor with custom 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) – (via MxMultiSense MxBus module)
Integrated temperature sensor •
Shock detector •
Power consumption in Watts (typical) < 5 W
Variable PoE class 2 – 3
Image Formats, Frame Rates and Image Storage
Max. resolution 6MP (3072x2048)
Max. frame rate (MxPEG, max. resolution) 6MP: 12 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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S26 – Soware Features
1.2 S26–SowareFeatures
General Features
Digital zoom (continuous) with panning •
Motion JPEG/MxPEG codecs •/•/•
Programmable exposure zones •
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 and 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 or
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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S26 Camera Manual: Product Overview
1.3 S26 – Technical Data
Model Variants
Mx-S26A/B*-6D016 (daylight image sensor, color)
Mx-S26A/B*-6N016 (night image sensor, Black&White)
*Variant Mx-S26B supports MOBOTIX MxBus modules
Lens Option B016 (focal length 1.6 mm, f/2.0, image angle 180°x180°)
Sensitivity Color sensor (daylight): 0,1 lx @ 1/60s; 0,005 lx @ 1s
Black&White 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 4:3, 8:3, 16:9 or custom formats (image cropping),
e.g., 2592x1944 (5MP), 2048x1536 (QXGA), 1920x1080 (Full-HD), 1280x960
(MEGA)
Max. Frame Rate
MxPEG: 42@HD(1280x720), 34@Full-HD, 24@QXGA, 15@5Mp, 12@6MP
M-JPEG: 26@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 soware V5.2.x and higher)
DVR
In the camera on 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
External Video Ring
Buer
Directly on NAS and computer/server without additional recording so-
ware
Soware MxManagementCenter, MOBOTIX MxBell
Image Processing MxLEO, backlight compensation, automatic white balance, distortion
correction
PTZ Digital pan/tilt/zoom, continuous up to 8X
Alarm/Events
Temperature sensor, shock detector (with rmware version 5.0.1 and
higher), microphone, additional sensors/IOs via MxMessageSystem,
notication via e-mail, FTP, IP telephony (VoIP, SIP), visual/sound alarms,
pre- and post-alarm images
Intelligent Video Analysis MxActivitySensor, video motion analysis, MxAnalytics
Audio
External microphone and speaker can be connected 16 bit/16 kHz (HD
wideband audio)
ip-synchronous audio, audio recording
VoIP/SIP telephony, intercom, remote controlling using key codes
Interfaces
10/100 Ethernet (patch or installation cable), MiniUSB, MxBus*;
inputs/outputs and RS232 via accessories; external microphone, external
speaker
*Only variant Mx-S26B

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S26 – Technical Data
Security User/group management, HTTPS/SSL, IP address lter, IEEE 802.1x, intru-
sion detection, digital image 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, E13*10R05/01*14649*00, 47 CFR Part 15B, AS/NZS
CISPR32:2015
Power Supply Power over Ethernet IEEE 802.3af
Power Consumption Typ. 5 W
Power Consumption of
External Devices
At MxBus: max. 3 W, at USB: max. 2.5 W, total max. 4 W
The power consumption of the camera will increase accordingly!
Protection Classes IP66
IK07
Ambient Temperature –40 to 60 °C/–40 to 140 °F
Dimensions/Weight W x H x D: 115 x 130 x 48 mm; Weight: approx. 430 g/0.948 lb
Standard Delivery
Housing (high-resistance composite, PBT) white, mounting supplies,
mounting wrenches, 50 cm/20 in patch cable, soware, MicroSD card
(SDXC, SDHC installed)

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S26 Camera Manual: Product Overview
1.4 S26 – Delivered Parts and Dimensions
1.4.1 The S26 Camera
M.6
8.1
8.13
M.3
M.2
M.1 8.10
8.9
8.8
8.5
8.6
8.12
M.7
8.2
8.11
8.4
8.3
8.7
M.5
M.4
M.10
M.9

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S26 – Delivered Parts and Dimensions
Item Number Part Name
1.1 1 Camera housing (with base plate)
1.2 1 Lens L10 (6MP)/L12 (5MP) (installed)
1.3 1 Dome (installed)
1.4 1 Housing cover for S15M (installed)
1.5 3 Stainless steel at-head Allen screw M4x8 (installed)
1.6 1 Washer
1.7 1 Sealing plug, blue, small (sensor modules, USB, inserted)
1.8 1 Sealing plug, blue, large (Ethernet patch cable, installed)
1.9 1 Cable retainer with bayonet catch (Ethernet patch cable, installed)
1.10 1 Single wire plug, white (Ethernet installation cable, microphone, speaker,
MxBus)
1.11 1 MicroSD card pre-installed (SDXC)
1.12 1 Rotary plug, SD card, blue (installed)
1.13 1 Ethernet patch cable, 50 cm, with seal
Mounting Supplies
Item Number Part Name
M.1 4 Stainless steel washers, diam. 4.3 mm
M.2 4 6-mm screw anchors
M.3 4 Stainless steel wood screws 4x40 mm with PZ 2 driver bit
M.4 2 Cable plug, 5-7 mm, white (Ethernet installation cable)
M.5 1 Cable plug, 3-5 mm, white (Ethernet installation cable)
M.6 1 Allen wrench 2.5 mm
M.7 1 Lens wrench (lens, dome)
M.9 1 Cable tie (Ethernet installation cable, microphone, speaker, MxBus)
M.10 1 Screwdriver (screw clamps)

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S26 Camera Manual: Product Overview
S26 Camera Housing
The MOBOTIX S26 consists of a base plate for attaching the camera, a housing with built-in
lens, and a housing cover.
Externally Accessible Connections of the S26
The MOBOTIX S26 provides the following external connections that can be accessed once
the cover plugs are removed:
The external connections may only be used with the designated sealed MOBOTIX cables
(MX-OPT-CBL-LAN-1/2/5/10 Ethernet patch cable and MX-MX-CBL_MU_STR-5 MiniUSB cable).
Pressure compen-
sations
Lens with dome
Base plate L
LEDs
MicroSD card
Key
Triple cable retainer
Bayonet catch
S26 housing cover
1 2
LED default settings:
1 Power (on), Error (ashing)
2 Recording (ashing)
MiniUSB
Ethernet patch cable
Cables with straight plugs
can be used for the S26
on the camera only

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S26 – Delivered Parts and Dimensions
Internally Accessible Connections of the S26
The MOBOTIX S26 provides the following internal connections that can be accessed once
the cover plugs and housing cover are removed:
Before installing the Ethernet installation cable, remove the bayonet catch and replace the
Ethernet patch cable plug with either one of the additional plugs (M.4/5) or the single wire
plug (1.10), depending on the cable used.
Ethernet installation cable
or MxBus, microphone,
speaker
MOBOTIX-RJ45 or
MxBus, microphone,
speaker
LSA+ terminal
Ethernet installation
cable
Screw terminals
MxBus, microphone,
speaker
MOBOTIX patch cable
Additional cables
(MxBus, sound)
Installation cable

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S26 Camera Manual: Product Overview
Dimensions S26The drilling templates
are available from
www.mobotix.com,
Support > Download
Center > Documentation >
Drilling Templates
Always print or copy
drilling template in
their original size!
115 mm/4.53 in
100 mm/3.94 in M6
Diam. 5.5 mm/
0.22 in
130 mm/5.12 in
47.5 mm/1.87 in
100 mm/3.94 in
110 mm/4.33 in
8.5 mm/0.33 in
13.5 mm/0.53 in

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S26 – Delivered Parts and Dimensions
Attaching the Camera Housing
33.5 mm/1.32 in
39.5 mm/1.56 in
48 mm/1.89 in
5 mm/
0.2 in
M6 threaded holes
Slots

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S26 Camera Manual: Product Overview
1.5 Available Accessories
1.5.1 MiniUSB Cable to MiniUSB (Straight/Straight or Straight/Angled)
Order No.: MX-CBL-MU-STR-05/2/5 (Straight/Straight)
Order No.: MX-CBL-MU-EN-STR-05/2/5 (Straight/Angled)
With this cable, which is up to ve meters long, MOBOTIX
add-on modules (MX-232-IO-Box, ExtIO, CamIO) can be
connected directly to the S26.
1.5.2 MiniUSB Cable to USB a Socket
Order No.: MX-CBL-MU-STR-AB-05/2/5
USB-based storage media (for example, USB hard drives)
can be connected directly to the S26 with this cable, which
is up to ve meters long.
1.5.3 Ethernet Patch Cable for Bayonet Catch
Order No.: MX-OPT-CBL-LAN-1/2/5/10
(length 1 m/2 m/5 m/10 m)
The MOBOTIX-developed special cable can be installed in
a waterproof manner and has an integrated sealing gasket.
Every S26 ships with a 0.5-m-long cable as standard, which
can be exchanged for a patch cable up to 10 m in length.
1.5.4 NPA-PoE-Set
Order No.: MX-NPA-PoE-EU u. MX-NPA-PoE-INT (Version EU and Version INT)
Order No.: MX-CBL-NPA-BAT-2 (battery cable for mobile voltage sources)
This is a multifunctional PoE injector according to the
IEEE 802.3af standard – with three connectors (for net-
work, camera/PoE device, PC), universal power supply
unit with interchangeable adapter plugs and crossover
function. The NPA-PoE-Set connects and remotely sup-
plies an S26 with power via an Ethernet cable up to 100 m
in length. The blue adapter can also be connected to
mobile voltage sources from 12 to 42 V DC by means
of an additionally available battery cable. The “EU”
version of the NPA-PoE-Set is supplied as standard with
a European adapter, while the “INT” version includes
four adapters (EU, USA, UK, AUS).
Cables with straight plugs
can be used for the S26
on the camera only