Oncam Evolution EVO-05NID User manual

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Installation & Operation Guide: Oncam Grandeye 360oEvolution Camera Range
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Installer Guide
and User Manual
for the
Evolution Camera Range
Oncam Grandeye
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unauthorized persons would likely cause substantial competitive harm to Oncam Grandeye business
position. Neither said document nor said technical data or information will be furnished or disclosed to or
copied or used by persons outside Oncam Grandeye without the express written approval of Oncam
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Installation & Operation Guide: Oncam Grandeye 360oEvolution Camera Range
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Manual Copyright
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Installation & Operation Guide: Oncam Grandeye 360oEvolution Camera Range
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Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Do not block any ventilation openings, Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
8. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plugs. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
9. Protect all power cords from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
10. Only use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer.
11. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart / apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
12. Unplug this apparatus during lighting storms or when unused for long periods of time.
13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.

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Installation & Operation Guide: Oncam Grandeye 360oEvolution Camera Range
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Contents
1Oncam Grandeye 360° IP Camera Basics ........................................................................................................ 7
1.1 Fisheye View.............................................................................................................................................. 7
2The Evolution Camera Range ........................................................................................................................... 7
2.1 IP camera Module...................................................................................................................................... 7
2.1.1 Evolution - Outdoor Dome Camera (for external and internal use) ...................................................... 8
2.1.2 Evolution - Indoor Camera (internal use only) ..................................................................................... 8
2.1.3 Evolution - Indoor Concealed Camera (internal use only).................................................................... 8
3Planning Your Deployment ............................................................................................................................... 9
3.1 Ceiling Mount............................................................................................................................................. 9
3.2 Wall Mount................................................................................................................................................. 9
3.3 Some Examples......................................................................................................................................... 9
3.4 Zones of Coverage................................................................................................................................... 10
3.4.1 Facial Recognition........................................................................................................................... 10
3.4.2 Facial Identification .......................................................................................................................... 10
3.4.3 Object Recognition.......................................................................................................................... 11
3.4.4 Situational Awareness / Movement Detection .................................................................................. 11
3.5 Overhead Viewing Angle .......................................................................................................................... 11
3.6 Positioning Multiple Cameras ................................................................................................................... 12
3.6.1 Indoor Placements .......................................................................................................................... 12
3.6.2 Outdoor Placements ....................................................................................................................... 12
3.7 Lighting Recommendations...................................................................................................................... 12
3.7.1 Lighting tips .................................................................................................................................... 12
3.7.2 Summary ........................................................................................................................................ 13
4Installation Steps ............................................................................................................................................ 14
4.1 Evolution Indoor Camera.......................................................................................................................... 14
4.1.1 Supplied Parts................................................................................................................................. 14
4.1.2 Description...................................................................................................................................... 14
4.1.3 Installation Steps ............................................................................................................................. 14
4.1.4 Pendant Mounting........................................................................................................................... 15
4.1.5 Wall (Vertical Surface) Mounting....................................................................................................... 15
4.2 Evolution Indoor Concealed Camera ........................................................................................................ 16
4.2.1 Supplied Parts................................................................................................................................. 16
4.2.2 Description...................................................................................................................................... 16
4.2.3 Installation Steps ............................................................................................................................. 16
4.3 Evolution Outdoor Dome Camera............................................................................................................. 17
4.3.1 Supplied Parts................................................................................................................................. 17

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4.3.2 Description...................................................................................................................................... 17
4.3.3 Installation Steps ............................................................................................................................. 18
4.3.4 Pendant Mounting........................................................................................................................... 19
4.3.5 Wall (Vertical Surface) Mounting....................................................................................................... 19
4.3.6 Pole or Corner Mounting ................................................................................................................. 19
4.3.7 Sun Shield....................................................................................................................................... 20
5Corner, Wall and Pole Mount Brackets ........................................................................................................... 20
5.1 Evolution Wall Mount Kit - OBE-04-O#A................................................................................................... 20
5.2 Evolution Corner Wall Mount Adapter OBE-05-O#A ................................................................................ 21
5.3 Evolution Pole Mount Adapter OBE-03-O#A ........................................................................................... 21
5.4 Installation................................................................................................................................................ 22
5.4.1 Wall Mount...................................................................................................................................... 22
5.4.2 Installation on Rough Surfaces or Over Electrical Boxes................................................................... 22
5.4.3 Pendant Adapter – Evolution Outdoor Housing................................................................................ 22
5.4.4 Pendant Adapter – Evolution Indoor Housing................................................................................... 22
5.4.5 Corner Mount Applications .............................................................................................................. 23
5.4.6 Pole Mount Applications.................................................................................................................. 23
6Audio Input..................................................................................................................................................... 24
7Power Requirements...................................................................................................................................... 24
8Preparing the Camera for Installation .............................................................................................................. 25
8.1 Cabling the Camera for Ethernet and Power............................................................................................. 25
8.2 Cabling the Camera for External I/O ......................................................................................................... 25
8.3 Alarms OUT ............................................................................................................................................. 26
8.4 Alarms IN................................................................................................................................................. 26
8.5 Camera Test............................................................................................................................................ 26
9Dome Handling and Cleaning ......................................................................................................................... 28
10 First Time Operation................................................................................................................................. 29
10.1 DHCP‐Based Installation ..................................................................................................................... 29
10.2 Static IP Installation ............................................................................................................................. 29
10.3 Finding Available Cameras................................................................................................................... 30
10.4 Connecting to the Camera................................................................................................................... 30
11 Camera Web Interface ............................................................................................................................. 31
11.1 Control Panel tab................................................................................................................................. 31
11.2 Image tab............................................................................................................................................ 33
11.2.1 Sharpen setting............................................................................................................................... 33
11.2.2 EV Compensation setting ................................................................................................................ 33
11.2.3 Wide Dynamic Range setting........................................................................................................... 33
11.2.4 Image Time/date overlay ................................................................................................................. 34
11.2.5 Camera Mount setting..................................................................................................................... 34
11.3 Admin tab............................................................................................................................................ 35

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11.3.1 Network Settings............................................................................................................................. 35
11.3.2 User Management Settings ............................................................................................................. 36
11.3.3 Alarm settings ................................................................................................................................. 36
11.3.4 Camera Settings ............................................................................................................................. 39
11.3.5 Clock settings ................................................................................................................................. 40
11.3.6 Stream Settings – Multi stream feature enable ................................................................................. 40
11.3.7 Audio settings ................................................................................................................................. 42
11.3.8 Factory Defaults .............................................................................................................................. 43
11.4 Privacy tab .......................................................................................................................................... 45
11.5 Motion Detection tab ........................................................................................................................... 46
12 Connecting directly to the Camera streams.............................................................................................. 47
12.1 JPEG snapshot image ......................................................................................................................... 47
12.2 MJPEG / H.264 video streaming via media player................................................................................ 47
13 Connecting via ONVIF Profile S or PSIA.................................................................................................... 48
13.1 Evolution Camera with a PSIA driver .................................................................................................... 48
13.2 Evolution Camera with an ONVIF Profile S driver .................................................................................. 48
14 Troubleshooting and Technical Support ................................................................................................... 48
14.1 Contact Technical Support .................................................................................................................. 49
15 Copyright and Legal Notices .................................................................................................................... 50
16 Appendix A - Technical Specifications...................................................................................................... 51
17 Appendix B – Frame Rate, Resolution & Storage Needs........................................................................... 58
18 Appendix C – NVR and Storage Partners ................................................................................................. 58
19 Appendix D – Drill Template, Evolution Outdoor Dome Camera – UK........................................................ 59
20 Appendix E – Drill Template, Evolution Outdoor Dome Camera – USA...................................................... 60
21 Appendix F – Drill Template, Evolution Indoor Camera – UK ..................................................................... 61
22 Appendix G – Drill Template, Evolution Indoor Camera - USA................................................................... 62

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Installation & Operation Guide: Oncam Grandeye 360oEvolution Camera Range
Version 2.4 | January 2014 | Oncam Grandeye, 115 Hammersmith Road, London. W14 0QH. UK
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1Oncam Grandeye 360° IP Camera Basics
Oncam Grandeye’s IP series cameras are based on an innovative technology that uses a fisheye lens to create a
360° view with an extremely large area of coverage. With proper placement, the Oncam Grandeye 360° IP camera
can replace two or more conventional fixed cameras for seamless coverage of an entire scene with no gaps or blind
spots. The ability to ‘see’ in all directions at once makes Oncam Grandeye 360° IP cameras ideally suited for total
situational awareness.
The 5‐megapixel sensor produces enough detail to allow digital pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) operations over the entire field
of view. But unlike conventional PTZ cameras, Oncam Grandeye 360° IP cameras are silent. There are no
mechanical motors and gears which are prone to wear and eventual failure. The camera produces three types of
views, each suited to a particular set of requirements.
1.1 Fisheye View
The high quality fisheye lens produces a spherical image from which all other views are derived. The raw image
appears warped around a central axis. Special dewarping software is built into the NVR / VMS to convert the
spherical image into a flat view which is more familiar to human viewers. When using video management software
(VMS) to record a fisheye video stream, the entire image is preserved, allowing you to ‘retrospectively’ look at all
directions, regardless of the area being viewed live or when viewing recorded video after an incident has occurred.
2The Evolution Camera Range
2.1 IP camera Module
The camera module (CM) has the ability to be mounted in to a number of different camera housings and mounting
adaptors. These alternative housings form a camera range of three models. Each model within the range is suitable
for mounting in different applications and environments.
The camera modules within the housings and mountings are based on two modules; (long nose camera module
and a short nose camera module), but camera firmware, the software features, the connection ports, the
communication ports and input / output connections are the same across the Evolution range.
Common Features of the Evolution camera range:
•The camera module is able to be configured to stream either an H.264 or MJPEG single stream at either:-
o10fps with a frame size of 2144x1944 pixels (4MP)
o15fps with a frame size of 1488 x 1360 pixels (2MP)
o15fps with a frame size of 1056 x 960 pixels (1MP)
o15fps with a frame size of 528 x 480 pixels (1/4MP)
•The user can enable and configure a second fisheye stream for either H.264 or MJPEG. If the second
stream is enabled the maximum frame rates of both the main stream and the second stream will be
reduced (see section 11.3.6 for the maximum fps when the second stream is enabled)
•The user has simultaneous access to a third stream of MJPEG at a fixed fps with a frame size of 528 x 480
pixels (1/4MP)
•An external microphone can be connected to the camera module via a 3.5mm input jack. Please contact
Oncam Grandeye for details of compatible microphones.
•The camera module has 1x input and 1x output hardware alarms connected via hardwire plug connector.
•The camera module can be powered from an external 12v dc power source, with a minimum 1amp
supply, or via Power over Ethernet (IEEE Standard 802.3af)
•The camera module design allows for easy and fast installation in to any of the camera module housing
options.

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2.1.1 Evolution - Outdoor Dome Camera (for external and internal use)
•IP66 rated mini-dome model, outdoor/indoor use
•Uses the short nose Evolution camera module
•Surface mounting wall / ceiling
•Cable entry - rear entry via 2x grommets / side entry via compression or conduit gland
The Outdoor Dome Camera is an IP66 weatherproof surface mount configuration. The enclosure is constructed of
an aluminium die cast part (mounting base) and a plastic trim ring assembly.
The die-cast mount base contains the means for mounting the product to a mounting surface or to pendant
adapter. It also provides the means for mounting the camera module (CM) and the mounting holes for attaching the
trim ring assembly.
The trim ring assembly consists of two main parts – injection moulded trim ring and optical dome bubble. The dome
bubble is fastened to the trim ring via laser welding. This trim ring assembly has captivated fasteners for attachment
to the die-cast mount base.
This enclosure, when fastened is IP66 rated and will mount to a vertical or horizontal surface. IP66 rated waterproof
compression glands allow cable entry in to the outdoor enclosure.
The Evolution Outdoor Dome camera comes with a Gore® vent fitted in to the inside of the die-cast mount base.
Gore ® vent helps create a breathable membrane that is waterproof.
Gore® Vents provide a simple, yet technologically advanced solution to manage differential pressure within a
container to maintain container regulatory guidelines that require ventilation for heavy-duty waterproof and
breathable products.
2.1.2 Evolution - Indoor Camera (internal use only)
•Indoor camera model, indoor use
•Uses the short nose Evolution camera module
•Surface mounting wall / ceiling
•Cable entry - rear entry / side Entry
•Pendant adapter (optional)
The Indoor camera is an indoor surface (ceiling, wall, desk top) configuration. It uses a metal mounting plate and
plastic enclosure (trim ring) to enclose the camera module (CM) and wiring.
The metal mounting plate attaches to the ceiling or wall and provide the means for mounting the camera module
(CM) and the trim ring together.
By using the optional pendant adapter (OBE-01-IWA [white] / OBE-01-IBA [black]) can be directly mounted to any
length of pipe (M32). This is popular in businesses with high ceilings.
2.1.3 Evolution - Indoor Concealed Camera (internal use only)
•In-wall / In ceiling concealed model, indoor use
•Uses the Evolution ‘concealed’ camera module
The Indoor Concealed Camera is a concealed (above) ceiling mounts / (behind) wall mount configuration. The
concealed camera module (CCM) is the same as for the indoor and outdoor mini domes but uses a different front
lens nose. It has a front cover with a longer nose, allowing mounting above false ceilings and false walls of thickness
between 6mm (1/4”) and 25mm (1”) through the use of a mounting adaptor ring and mounting retaining nut that
attaches to the front cover.
The mounting retaining nut tightens against the false ceiling/wall, sandwiching the ceiling/wall material between the
concealed mounting adaptor ring and mounting retaining nut. This camera requires access from above the ceiling or
behind the wall to install.

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3Planning Your Deployment
Camera placement is an important factor in planning your deployment. If your goal is to provide comprehensive
coverage of a very wide area, then look for a mounting position with an unobstructed view.
3.1 Ceiling Mount
Ceiling mounting is preferred if most of the action is occurring below you on a horizontal plane. A good example is
an indoor shopping mall or a hotel lobby. Small to mid‐sized rooms can be very effectively covered with a single
camera placed in the middle of the ceiling. Use to monitor doorways, customer service counters, or other areas of
special interest. A top‐of head shot is captured when someone stands directly below the camera, but much more of
their face and body will become visible as they move away in any direction.
3.2 Wall Mount
If you want to get closer to a subject to see under their hats and hair, then a wall‐mounted position is best. Wall
mountings below 1.8 metres (6 feet) can be obstructed by people walking by and, if the camera is mounted too
high, the upper portion of the view is wasted. Vertically oriented scenes, such as escalators and cityscapes, are very
well suited to wall mounting. The ideal shot will be found somewhere near the middle height and far enough away
from the object to get a full view. This position places an equal amount of the view above and below the mid‐line.
Transportation applications should use a wall‐mount configuration for views outside of the vehicle. Ceiling mounting
is often not practical because it is difficult to get the camera high enough above the ground. For views inside the
vehicle, a ceiling‐mounted camera is quite acceptable.
3.3 Some Examples
One ceiling
‐
mounted camera can cover an
entire room.

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3.4 Zones of Coverage
There are four key zones of coverage. All camera lenses have to trade off focal length versus angle of view. This is
especially true for hemispheric fisheye lenses where the viewing angle is 180° in every direction. The fine detail and
high‐pixel count required for face recognition or license plate reading is limited to close‐up views, however there is a
very broad section of the view where detection and identification can occur.
3.4.1 Facial Recognition
(=< 5m / 15ft) Faces will be clearly visible and well defined.
Example: a camera mounted at 3m/9ft high, within less than 5m/15ft of a doorway, the
camera view will be able to identify and recognise a person entering.
3.4.2 Facial Identification
(between 5m and
9m / 15ft and 27ft)
People and objects are identifiable based on clothing, make and model of a car, body type
and other criteria. At a counter or customer service desk, the identity of the customer is
verifiable.
A wall
‐
mounted camera works well for
close
‐
up views and low
‐
angle shots.
The area of coverage can be enormous
for a camera that is mounted high above
the ground. This one is 10 stories high, yet
cars and people on the street below are
still visible.