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Q25M Camera Manual
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Allround Easy. Allround Secure.
Elegant, ultra-compact and weatherproof 5MP dome camera. Its 360° allround view allows moni-
toring and recording an entire room, while the panorama image and image analysis tools of the
Q25M Hemispheric provide an unparalleled range of application scenarios.

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CONTENTS
1 Product Overview 10
1.1 Q25M Hemispheric 10
1.1.1 General Product Characteristics 10
1.1.2 Hemispheric Technology 21
1.1.3 Advantages and New Features 24
1.1.4 Decentralized Video System 26
1.1.5 Green IP Video 28
1.2 Technical Specifications 30
1.2.1 Lens Options 30
1.2.2 Camera Variants– Lenses, Hardware, Image Formats 32
1.2.3 Camera Variants– Software Features 33
1.2.4 Technical Data 34
1.3 Delivered Parts and Dimensions 36
1.3.1 Q25M Camera 36
1.3.2 Mounting Kits and Mounts 39
1.4 Available Accessories 48
1.4.1 On-Wall Set 48
1.4.2 10° On-Wall Set 48
1.4.3 Vandalism Set 48
1.4.4 In-Ceiling Set 49
1.4.5 Outdoor Wall Mount 49
1.4.6 Corner and Pole Mount 49
1.4.7 Stand/Wall Mount for Camera Tests 49
1.4.8 MiniUSB Cable to MiniUSB (Angled/Straight) 50
1.4.9 MiniUSB Cable to MiniUSB (Angled/Angled) 50
1.4.10 MiniUSB Cable to USB-A Socket 50
1.4.11 Ethernet Patch Cable for Bayonet Catch 50
1.4.12 NPA-PoE-Set 51
1.4.13 MX-Overvoltage-Protection-Box 51
1.4.14 MX-NPA-Box 51
1.4.15 MX-GPS-Box 52
1.4.16 MX-232-IO-Box 52
1.4.17 ExtIO Expansion Module 52
1.4.18 Mx2wire+ Media Converter 53
1.4.19 Other Accessories 53
1.5 MOBOTIX Software 54
1.5.1 Integrated Camera Software (Firmware) 54
1.5.2 MxControlCenter 55
1.5.3 MxEasy 56
1.5.4 MOBOTIX App 57

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2 Installation 58
2.1 Preparing the Installation 58
2.1.1 Wall-Mounted 59
2.1.2 Ceiling-Mounted 62
2.1.3 Mounting Options 65
2.1.4 Network Connection And Power Supply, UPS 68
2.1.5 Preparing the Camera Connections, MX-Overvoltage-Protection-Box 69
2.1.6 Wiring, Fire Prevention, Lightning and Surge Protection 70
2.2 Mounting the Camera Without Accessories 72
2.2.1 Mounting Instructions 72
2.2.2 Procedure 74
2.3 Mounting the Camera with the On-Wall Set 78
2.3.1 Mounting Instructions 78
2.3.2 Procedure 81
2.4 Mounting the Camera with the In-Ceiling Set 83
2.4.1 Mounting Instructions 83
2.4.2 Procedure 86
2.5 Installing the Vandalism Set 88
2.5.1 Mounting Instructions 88
2.5.2 Procedure 89
2.6 Installing the Wall Mount 91
2.6.1 Mounting Instructions 91
2.6.2 Procedure 94
2.7 Installing the Corner and Pole Mount 96
2.7.1 Mounting Instructions 96
2.7.2 Mounting to a Pole 98
2.7.3 Mounting to a Wall or Building Corner 99
2.7.4 Mounting the Wall Mount to the Corner and Pole Mount 100
2.8 Replacing the MicroSD Card 101
2.8.1 Removing the MicroSD Card 101
2.8.2 Inserting a MicroSD Card 102
2.9 Network And Power Connection 103
2.9.1 Notes on Cable Lengths and Power Supply 103
2.9.2 Connecting the Q25M to the Network Using a Patch Cable 103
2.9.3 Power Supply Using a Switch 104
2.9.4 Power Supply When Connected Directly to a Computer 105
2.9.5 Power Supply with Power-Over-Ethernet Products 105

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2.9.6 Connecting a USB Cable 106
2.9.7 Connecting a Two-Wire MxBus Cable 107
2.9.8 Variable PoE 108
2.9.9 Camera Startup Sequence 109
3 Operating the Camera 110
3.1 Manual and Automatic Operation– Overview 110
3.1.1 Manually Using a Computer in the 10.x.x.x IP Address Range 111
3.1.2 Automatically Using MxControlCenter or MxEasy 112
3.1.3 Automatically Using DHCP 113
3.2 First Images and the Most Important Settings 114
3.2.1 Manually Setting Up the Network Parameters in a Browser 114
3.2.2 First Images and the Most Important Settings in the Browser 116
3.2.3 First Images and Network Parameter Configuration in MxControlCenter 118
3.2.4 First Images and Network Parameter Configuration in MxEasy 123
3.2.5 Starting the Camera with the Factory IP Address 126
3.2.6 Starting the Camera with an Automatic IP Address (DHCP) 127
3.3 Virtual PTZ and Full Image Recording 128
3.3.1 Preparing the Virtual PTZ Function 128
3.3.2 Full Image Recording 130
3.3.3 Special Q25M Configuration in the Browser 132
3.4 MicroSD Card Recording 139
3.4.1 Introduction 139
3.4.2 Formatting the MicroSD Card 141
3.4.3 Activating MicroSD Card Recording 142
3.4.4 Accessing Data on the MicroSD Card 143
3.4.5 Deactivating Card Recording 143
3.4.6 Using a MicroSD Card in a Dierent MOBOTIX Camera 144
3.4.7 Limitations on Warranty When Using Flash Storage Media 144
3.5 Configuration in the Browser 145
3.5.1 Overview 145
3.5.2 General Browser Settings 147
3.6 Additional Notes 149
3.6.1 Weatherproofness 149
3.6.2 Password for the Admin Menu 149
3.6.3 Permanently Deactivating the Microphone 149
3.6.4 Starting the Camera with the Factory IP Address 149
3.6.5 Resetting the Camera to Factory Settings 150
3.6.6 Activating Event Control and Motion Detection 150
3.6.7 Deactivating Text and Logo Options 150
3.6.8 Deactivating the Camera Reboot 150
3.6.9 Browser 151

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3.6.10 Cleaning the Camera and Lens 151
3.6.11 Legal Notes 151
3.6.12 Safety Warnings 151
3.6.13 Online Help in the Browser 152
3.6.14 Declaration of Conformity 153
3.6.15 Disposal 153
3.6.16 Disclaimer 153
Manufacturer 155
Legal Notes
Legal aspects of video and sound recording: You must comply with all data protec-
tion regulations for video and sound monitoring when using MOBOTIX products.
Depending on national laws and the installation location of the Q25M, 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 them-
selves with all valid regulations and comply with these laws. MOBOTIX AG is not
liable for any illegal use of its products.
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Safety Warnings
Installation Instructions:
•
This product must not be used in locations exposed to the dangers of explosion.
• Make sure to install this product as shown in Chapter 2, «Installation» of this
manual.
•
When installing this product, make sure that you are only using genuine MOBOTIX
parts and MOBOTIX connection cables.
• Make sure that you are installing this product on a solid surface that provides
for a sturdy installation of the fixing elements used.
Electrical installation: Electrical systems and equipment may only be installed,
modified and maintained by a qualified electrician or under the direction and super-
vision of a qualified electrician in accordance with the applicable electrical guidelines.
Make sure to properly set up all electrical connections.
Electrical surges: MOBOTIX cameras are protected against the eects of small elec-
trical 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 consump-
tion of all attached MxBus modules must not exceed 2.5W . When attaching mod-
ules to the MxBus connector and the USB connector, 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 power consumption of all attached modules must not
exceed 1W!
Never touch the lens: Due to the high performance of the Q25M, 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 without the
dome.
Power o before opening the camera: Make sure the power supply is disconnected
before opening the camera (i.e., for installing or replacing sensor modules and SD
cards).
Network security: MOBOTIX products include all of the necessary configuration
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 configured in the software and
are password-protected. This prevents unauthorized parties from accessing these
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Q25M Camera Manual
FOREWORD
Dear MOBOTIX customer,
Congratulations on your decision to purchase a professional and modern HiRes
network camera “Made in Germany”! The Q25M provides 360-degree overview
with only one hemispherical lens. This means that you only need one camera
to monitor the entire room right into all four corners. The fisheye distortion
that is typical for this kind of lens is automatically corrected by the camera
software in the live image. 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 benefits.
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 integrated 4 GB SD card flash storage is easily exchanged for
larger storage requirements, providing for secure long-term storage.
The introduction of the newest five-megapixel sensor technology with increased light
sensitivity not only generates more brilliant images with more details, it also delivers
color images of higher quality under lowlight conditions. Another improvement – The
Q25M-Basic now generates HD images (1280x 720 pixels) instead of the VGA images of
predecessor models (640x 480 pixels).
You can download the MxEasy and MxControlCenter video management software for
MOBOTIX cameras and the manuals from the MOBOTIX website: www.mobotix.com>
Support> Software Downloads. For the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch iOS devices, MOBOTIX
oers the MOBOTIX App, a free-of-charge mobile solution that is easily found when
searching for “MOBOTIX AG” in the App Store.
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 Q25M Hemispheric!

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1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
1.1 Q25M Hemispheric
1.1.1 General Product Characteristics
Innovative Hemispherical Technology for the Perfect Room Overview
The MOBOTIX Q25M Hemispheric camera is an elegant, ultra-compact and weatherproof
IP network dome camera with a special hemispheric lens (fisheye). When mounted on the
ceiling, the camera is capable of providing full 360° allround view or a 180° widescreen
panorama when mounted on a wall. The first of its kind in the world, this camera is
evidence of the MOBOTIX commitment to innovation as the global leader in megapixel
video security cameras.
High-Resolution 180° Panorama (Wall-Mounted)
When several cameras are monitoring a single room, it is dicult to understand the room
layout in its single view. This makes it hard to comprehend the overall setting. The new
panorama function of the Q25M delivers a widescreen image of a high-resolution 180°
allround view. High image quality is achieved through the use of a five-megapixel sensor
and the new hemispheric lens.
High-resolution 180° panorama
Original Q25M image;
Wall mounted at a height
of 2.3 m in a bank
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Panorama Focus – One Camera, Three Views (Wall-Mounted)
Maximum room overview while simultaneously viewing detail in a single image: the Q25M
is capable of providing two more views at the same time with the 180° panorama, allow-
ing you to focus on two scenes in parallel ("Panorama Focus" display mode).
Double Panorama for a Simultaneous View in Two Directions (Ceiling-Mounted)
When the camera is mounted in the center of the ceiling of a room, "Double Panorama"
display mode provides a corrected panorama image of both halves of the room. It cor-
responds roughly with the situation of personally standing in the middle of the room and
being able to look both forwards and backwards at the same time. A superb overview
for the user – provided by a single Q25M camera alone.
Panorama Focus:
Original Q25M image
Original full image
The Q25M Panorama: one camera - three simultaneous views
High-resolution 180° panorama
Virtual PTZ 1 Virtual PTZ 2
Double Panorama:
Original Q25M image
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Full Image and Normal View
With innovative MOBOTIX Hemispheric Technology, an entire room can be ideally monitored.
For instance, one single, particularly elegant and discreet, Q25M replaces the time-consuming
and expensive installation of several standard cameras. The overview image provided by a
single Q25M, which may be tailored in a number of ways according to specific user require-
ments, not only reduces the number of required cameras, but also minimizes the system
costs by reducing the wiring complexity, emergency power requirements and number of
recording devices required.
In addition to Panorama, Double Panorama and Panorama Focus views, the Q25M image
may be displayed on a monitor in the original fisheye version ("Full Image" display mode),
the camera-corrected full image ("Normal" display mode) and in a quad view of all four
directions ("Surround" display mode). Switching to a dierent display mode is possible at
any time within seconds.
Fisheye Original Image: Full Image
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Surround View: Quad
Surround View (Quad View), Based on the Correct Full Image
The Q25M “Surround” display mode replaces (when ceiling mounted) four cameras, and
shows four directions simultaneously on the monitor in a quad view. The preset North
position can be moved to any direction in the image; the camera generates the other
three directions (East, South, West) automatically and stores them as separate views.
Each of the four views features a software-controlled
pan/tilt/zoom function (virtual PTZ), allowing it to be
customized as necessary.
In order to reduce user workload, the Q25M can store
in addition to the North, East, South and West standard
views, a total of 256 user-defined camera views
using the vPTZ function, which can easily be brought
up using joystick keys or softbuttons. Besides being
able to manually bring up specific camera views, the
camera can also show them automatically by moving
through the North, East, South and West views or by
showing the first 16 saved camera views (one after
the other like in a slide show).
Complete HiRes Video Solutions by MOBOTIX
As opposed to conventional solutions, MOBOTIX cameras with their decentralized approach
oer so much more – state-of-the-art, network-based video security technology that
increases operating eciency and yields a high degree of every-day usefulness.
Original Q25M image:
Each of the 4 views can
be individually modied
Original full image
North
West South
East
vPTZ & Zoom
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Extraordinary Picture Quality
Image quality is the one key criterion of a security camera. Due to their internal video
analysis and data storage capabilities, the decentralized MOBOTIX systems are indepen-
dent of the available network bandwidth. As a result, the system provides for eciently
storing and managing the video streams of a virtually unlimited number of cameras with
the highest resolution at a reasonable cost.
Five-Megapixel Image Sensors (5MP)
MOBOTIX cameras possess high-resolution image sensors with 5megapixel resolution
and excellent light sensitivity, which translates into more details when zooming and
more clear-cut advantages for every user. By using the 5MP technology in their color
and black&white image sensors, MOBOTIX cameras deliver convincing image quality
and details even in bad weather and under lowlight conditions. Another important plus:
thanks to its internal pre-processing of the image data, the camera can generate video
streams with up to 30 frames per second.
QXGA Image Format: 2.5 Times More Detail Than Full HD
The 5MP sensor has a resolution of 2592x 1944 pixels on both day and night sensors.
While the image sensor shows its full strength when zooming the live image, the maximum
image size per sensor has the more user-friendly QXGA format.
Low Light Conditions– No Problem
The maximum resolution of the color and black&white image sensors is 5megapixels.
The higher light sensitivity of the new color image sensors now allow using MOBOTIX color
cameras around the clock even when the illumination is low.
MxLEO: Exposure Optimization and Reduced Image Noise
MxLEO– the MOBOTIX Lowlight Exposure Optimization– is an innovative technology that
provides an entirely new experience in digital image optimization in all cameras running
firmware 4.1.9 and higher. On the one hand, the improved light sensitivity of the MOBOTIX
5MP sensors drastically reduces exposure times. MxLEO, the exposure and image optimi-
zation program especially developed for these conditions, on the other hand, generates
perceptibly better and more detailed images especially under low-light conditions below
25Lux. Such conditions are typical at a parking lot at night that is illuminated by regular
lights (approx. 10 to 25Lux). Or in a building after hours, in which the emergency lights
are burning (approx. 5Lux). This significantly reduces motion blur that is typical of longer
exposure times with little light and thus provides much more image detail (faces, license
plates, etc.) for proper identification.
Virtual PTZ (vPTZ) – No Motor Required
The Q25M can zoom in on detail as well. These vPTZ functions are a standard
feature in the integrated Q25M camera software. The image from the hemispheric
camera can be enlarged using e.g. the mouse wheel, a joystick or a software-
controlled PTZ panel, and you can "move" the view to any section of the image.
This provides the features of a mechanical PTZ camera without the disadvantages
of maintenance and wear.
The vPTZ functionality works dierently depending on the camera operation platform
(web browser, MxEasy, MxControlCenter). Virtual zoom, pan and tilt using MxEasy and
MxControlCenter is very simple thanks to special software tools and the use of an optional
joystick. However, a joystick may also be used even with pure browser-based operation
from Internet Explorer (together with an ActiveX plug-in).
Quick and easy naviga-
tion with a USB joystick
vPTZ
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Virtual PTZ (vPTZ) – No Motor Required
The Q25M can zoom in on detail as well. These vPTZ functions are a standard
feature in the integrated Q25M camera software. The image from the hemispheric
camera can be enlarged using e.g. the mouse wheel, a joystick or a software-
controlled PTZ panel, and you can "move" the view to any section of the image.
This provides the features of a mechanical PTZ camera without the disadvantages
of maintenance and wear.
The vPTZ functionality works dierently depending on the camera operation platform
(web browser, MxEasy, MxControlCenter). Virtual zoom, pan and tilt using MxEasy and
MxControlCenter is very simple thanks to special software tools and the use of an optional
joystick. However, a joystick may also be used even with pure browser-based operation
from Internet Explorer (together with an ActiveX plug-in).
Quick and easy naviga-
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vPTZ
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Simultaneous Corrected Live Image and Full Image Recording
All conventional, motorized PTZ cameras only store the image that is currently viewed as
the live image (live image recording). This has one serious disadvantage as the record-
ing can only show what has happened in the "visible" portion of the image; the rest is
lost and cannot be examined later on. For this reason, MOBOTIX has added the new full
image recording feature to the Q25M. This will not store the currently viewed image that
reflects the pan/tilt position and the zoom setting chosen by the user, but the full sensor
image - without vPTZ settings or image correction. When examining the recorded images,
the vPTZ features again come into play, as they allow zooming the visible image and use
the pan/tilt features to examine every corner of the recorded full image.
Integrated vPTZ func-
tions allow "analysis" of
the complete saved full
image at a later point
in time (in MxEasy and
MxControlCenter)
QXGA full image (2048 x 1536 pixels)
Panorama image at 0.6 megapixels (1280 x 480 pixels)

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Example: The people marked by the red circle in the middle area of the image would
not have been recorded by a regular PTZ camera; the full image recording of the Q25M
allows to determine for example, the exact time at which the people entered the image
area recorded by the camera. A Browser (Internet Explorer with MxPEG ActiveX plug-in),
MxControlCenter or MxEasy can be used to examine the recorded sequences.
Maximum Ease of Use
The full image generated by the hemispherical lens (fisheye) can be dicult to evaluate.
MOBOTIX solves this problem with image distortion correction in the camera software that
displays perfectly corrected live images. The user PC does not experience any additional
load through this process, as image correction and generation of all desired image views
takes place in the camera itself. The result is that a large number of panoramic cameras
may be displayed simultaneously on a single PC.
Highly Ecient, Application-Oriented Image Transfer
While other camera systems must transport the full QXGA image over the network for
further processing, a MOBOTIX camera will only transmit the desired image sections. This
means that a Q25M panorama image will only require a small part of the usual data and
bandwidth. Data from up to six times as many MOBOTIX cameras may be transported
over the same network compared to “standard” cameras.
Live Image Stored Full Image Full Image Evaluation
Live Image Stored Full Image Full Image Evaluation
The camera software is
responsible for image
correction, reducing
load on the user PC
Corrected image after
panorama correction
Economical bandwidth
usage due to smaller,
in-camera corrected
images (no loss of
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Internal DVR
The Q25M secure models feature direct recording to integrated
MicroSD cards, which makes the camera fully independent of
any external storage media, even for longer periods of time. The
camera internally saves high-resolution video with sound, with-
out requiring an external storage device or PC, and thus without
any network load whatsoever. Old recordings may be overwritten
automatically or automatically deleted after a specified period of
time. A 16GB MicroSD card, for example, allows the camera to
store more than a quarter million event images in VGA format
(640x480). For security reasons, the camera can even encrypt
the stored data.
Power failures are not an issue, as the video and image sequences remain safely stored
on the MicroSD card. Access to stored video sequences is possible at any time from the
camera user interface in the browser, MxControlCenter or MxEasy. If you would like to archive
sequences, you can store all of the data or only certain parts to a computer or a hard disk.
MxActivitySensor Video Motion Analysis: Secure Detection, Avoiding False Alarms
Regardless if there are large objects in the foreground or small objects in the background–
MxActivitySensor will only trigger video recording and alarm messaging if something
important is happening. Interference such as trees shaking in the wind, moving shadows
and clouds and snow falling will no longer lead to false alarms. Since all of this is filtered
automatically, all that remains is to set the direction of movement of objects that should
trigger alarms.
Camera Design Creates New Applications
Some application scenarios benefit from a surveillance camera that is present, but without
attracting attention. The low-key, elegant appearance of the camera, especially when
installed with the In-Ceiling set, makes the Q25M an optimum solution where discreet
design and an inconspicuous look are important. Hotels and restaurants present an
ideal example, but installations in public buildings, waiting rooms and showrooms are
also highly suitable.
4 GB MicroSD-card
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The integrated DVR functionality with long-term storage on a MicroSD card also makes
the camera an ideal solution for mobile applications since it only requires a power supply
via the network cable (standard PoE) for full event-driven recording with video and audio,
thus delivering a complete standalone product. Application examples in this context are
installations in public transportation such as busses, trains, aboard ships, airplanes, etc.
Model Versions
The Q25M is available in Secure and Basic models, which come with dierent features.
Both models can also be ordered with an L25 Super Wide-Angle lens with a horizontal
image angle of 82°.
Q25M in the In-Ceiling
Set (local public
transport bus)
Q25M in the In-Ceiling
Set with stainless
steel ring (elevator)

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Q25M with 10°
On-Wall Set
Q25M with
In-Ceiling Set