Perenio PEIFC01 User manual

Installation and Operation Manual
for Perenio® PEIFC01
Indoor Fixed Camera
August, 2019

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Introduction
Perenio® Fixed Cameras are specially designed for indoor monitoring They are used
as part of the Perenio Smart Building Management System for the purpose of
video surveillance and recording.
Such Cameras allow Users to control and hear everything happening in the area of
interest. A high-quality (Full HD) video can be maintained under poor lighting
conditions which makes sense for video recording and imaging at night time.
The present Manual contains a detailed description of the device, as well as instructions
for its installation and operation.
Copyrights
Copyright of ©Perenio IoT spol s r.o. All rights reserved.
The Perenio® trademark is owned by Perenio IoT spol s r.o. (hereinafter referred to
as the Perenio IoT). All other similar trademarks and names, as well as logos and other
symbols are the property of their respective owners*.
All materials under Perenio® tradename contained therein are protected in
accordance with international and local laws including Acts on copyrights and related
rights.
Any reproduction, copying, publication, as well as further distribution or public display
of materials contained in the present document (whether in full or in part) shall not be
allowed until an appropriate permission of the copyright owner is obtained. Any
unauthorized usage of materials contained therein may lead to civil liability and
criminal prosecution in accordance with applicable laws.
Any eventual mentioning of other company names and equipment in the present
document is made solely for the purpose of clarifying and describing the device
operation and shall not infringe on the third party’s intellectual property rights.
* ZIGBEE is the registered trademark of ZigBee Alliance; iOS is the registered trademark of CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.;
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Responsibility and Technical Support
The present document is prepared in accordance with all necessary requirements and
contains detailed information on the device installation, configuration and control valid
as of the date of its issue.
Perenio IoT reserves the right to modify the device and make corrections or changes
to this document without prior notice of the User, and shall not be responsible for any
potential negative consequences which may arise from the use of an outdated version
of the document, as well as for any possible technical and/or typographical errors,
either omitted or accidental, or any related damage that may result from the document
transfer or the use of devices.
Perenio IoT shall make no guarantee with respect to any data contained herein
including but not limited to the device merchantability and fitness for a particular
purpose.
For any technical issues, please contact your local Perenio IoT representative or the
Tech Support Department at perenio.com.
The most common problems may be found in Section 7 of the present document and
at perenio.com where you can also download the latest version of this Installation
and Operation Manual.
Manufacturer:
Perenio IoT spol s r.o.
Na Dlouhem 79, Ricany –Jazlovice 251 01, Czech Republic
perenio.com

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Conformance to Standards
The device is CE certified and complies with requirements of the
following Directives of the European Union:
2014/53/EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED);
2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive;
2004/30/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive.
The device has passed all procedures of assessments established
in Technical Regulations of the Customs Union and conforms with
standards of the Customs Union
The device complies with the requirements of Restriction of the Use
of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electronic and Electrical
Equipment (2011/65/EU Directive)
The device complies with the requirements to the level of
electromagnetic interference by the Federal Communications
Commission
The national conformity mark of the Ukraine indicating that the
device meets requirements of all applicable technical regulations
The device and supplied batteries must not be disposed of as a
household waste in accordance with the Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment Directive (2002/96/EC)
For the purpose of protection of the environment and human
health, both the device and batteries must be disposed of in
accordance with approved instructions on safe disposal. For more
information on proper disposal, please contact your device supplier
or local authorities responsible for waste management
Details on available Certificates are specified in Section 6 of the present document.
For copies of Certificates and Reports, please visit a corresponding Section at
perenio.com.

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Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................. 3
Copyrights..................................................................................................... 3
Responsibility and Technical Support.................................................................4
Conformance to Standards...............................................................................5
Table of Contents ........................................................................................... 6
1 General Description and Specifications............................................................8
1.1 General Purpose..................................................................................... 8
1.2 Technical Specification .......................................................................... 10
1.3 Scope of Delivery ................................................................................. 14
1.4 Packaging and Labelling ........................................................................ 14
1.5 Safe Operation Rules ............................................................................ 15
2 Installation and Setup................................................................................. 16
2.1 First Installation and Configuration ......................................................... 17
2.2 Reset to Factory Settings....................................................................... 24
2.3 Camera Rotation .................................................................................. 24
2.4 MicroSD Card Usage ............................................................................. 25
2.5 Wi-Fi Router Frequency Settings............................................................. 25
2.6 Changing the Room or Location for Cameras ............................................ 26
2.7 Using the Camera Speaker .................................................................... 26
2.8 History and Push-Notifications................................................................ 27
2.9 Upgrading the Camera Firmware ............................................................ 28
3 Maintenance and Repair.............................................................................. 29
4 Warranty Obligations.................................................................................. 30
5 Storage, Transportation and Disposal of Devices ............................................ 33
6 Other Information...................................................................................... 34
7 Troubleshooting......................................................................................... 36
8 Glossary................................................................................................... 37

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Figures and Tables
Figure 1 –Front View ..................................................................................... 9
Figure 2 –Side and Back View ......................................................................... 9
Figure 3 –Viewing Angles ..............................................................................13
Figure 4 –Pan/Tilt Angles ..............................................................................13
Figure 5 –Scope of Supply.............................................................................14
Figure 6 –Examples of Installation ..................................................................16
Figure 7 –Add new device procedure (The Camera activation process).................23
Figure 8 –Camera control panel......................................................................24
Table 1 –Basic Technical Specifications of the Indoor Fixed Camera.....................10
Table 2 –Typical Errors and Troubleshooting Methods........................................36
Connection to the Perenio Smart Mobile App
A. INSTALLATION OF THE PERENIO SMART MOBILE APP.....................................18
B. DEVICE ACTIVATION BY QR CODE SCANNING...............................................20
C. SENDING WI-FI NETWORK DATA TO THE DEVICE ..........................................21
D. LOCATION AND ROOM SETTING..................................................................22

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1 General Description and Specifications
1.1 General Purpose
The Perenio® PEIFC01 Indoor Fixed Camera is specially designed for indoor
monitoring purposes. It can be used both as an independent device and as a part of
the Perenio Smart Building Management System, when various scenarios for
device interaction are activated. A small size, drop-shaped design and a convenient
turning mechanism allow you to install the Camera in almost any part of the room
without compromising the viewing angle.
The PEIRC01 Indoor Fixed Camera has a number of distinctive features, namely:
High resolution video: Full HD 1080p, 2Mp;
Wider viewing angle: 90º;
Mechanical pan/tilt function: 350º/90º;
iOS (10.1 and higher) and Android (5.1 and higher) smartphone compatibility;
Wi-Fi connection;
MicroSD Card slot (up to 64 GB);
Real-time video recording;
Setting up of an automatic video recording (for up to 30 seconds);
Built-in IR-filter and a Night Vision mode;
Visibility at night time of up to 10-15 meters;
Arm/Disarm mode;
Alarms and Push-notifications;
Tool-free installation on a vertical surface;
Heavier base plate with an anti-slip coating to increase stability on a horizontal
surface.

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Figure 1 –Front View
Figure 2 –Side and Back View
Buttons, Ports and Indicators
IR LED Panel
The panel containing eight (8) infrared LEDs activated in
the case of insufficient level of illumination which allows
the User to get a high-quality image even in the dark
Microphone
IR LED
Panel
Status
Indicator
Camera
Lens
Light
Sensor
Reset
Button
Speaker
MicroSD
Card Slot
MicroUSB
Port

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Camera Lens
It forms an image of the monitored area
Microphone
It allows the User to hear sounds in the monitored area
Light Sensor
It determines the level of illumination of the room and
disables the IR filter during the period of darkness to
maintain the video stream quality
Status Indicator
It blinks in the case of changing processes and statuses of
the Camera
MicroSD Card Slot
The slot for an SD Card generally intended to store video
recorded by the Camera
Reset Button
It is used to reset the device to factory settings
Speaker
It allows the User to send voice messages and thus
communicate with people and pets in the area of
monitoring
MicroUSB Port
The port to connect the Camera to the mains
ATTENTION! All Products and the Mobile Application of the Company (including
any future software and hardware whether in-house or third-party developed) are
not intended for emergency responses and cannot be used as fire-extinguishing
equipment and/or for emergency intervention, including but not limited to fires,
flooding, gas leaks or explosions, burglary and theft, as well as natural disasters
and other force majeure circumstances leading to damage and/or losses incurred
by the Client or caused to their estates, personal property and/or other products,
devices, personal data and privacy.
1.2 Technical Specification
Table 1 –Basic Technical Specifications of the Indoor Fixed Camera
Parameter
Value
Item Number
PEIFC01
Processor
HiSilicon Hi3518E V200
Operating System
Embedded Linux
Onboard Memory Chips
Flash (PN): 25Q128FVSG

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Parameter
Value
DDR (PN): Built-in
EPROM(PN): AT88SC0104CA
Compatibility
iOS (10.1 and higher) and Android (5.1 and higher)
Communication
Technology
Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g/n)
Operating Frequency
2.4 GHz
Bit Rate
802.11b (11 Mbps max), 802.11g (54 Mbps max),
802.11n (300 Mbps max)
WEP/WPA2 Encryption
Support of 64-/128-bit encryption
Image Sensor
Part Number: GC2033 (GalaxyCore)
Type: 1/2.7" CMOS, color
Lens: Board
Image Size: 1920х1080
Scanning: Progressive
Focal Length: 3.6 mm
Min Illumination: 0.5 lux
Aperture: Fixed
Resolution: 2 MP
Lens Type
Glass
Horizontal/Vertical Viewing
Angle
90º/52°(See Figure 3 below)
Pan/Tilt (Mechanical)
350º/90º (See Figure 4 below)
Remote Pan/Tilt
N/A
Server
P2P
Audio Compression
Algorithm
G.726/G.711 (G.711 by default)
Video Compression
Standard
H.264
Video Resolution
Main Stream: 1920х1080 (Full HD)
Sub-Stream: 640x480 (VGA)
Frame Rate
up to 30 fps (For 74.25Hz)
WDR Technology
Available

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Parameter
Value
Video Recording Format
AVI
Audio Recording Format
WAV
Wi-Fi Chip
MT7601UN
Wi-Fi Antenna
Type: Built-in
Operating Frequency: 2.4-2.5 GHz (14-channel)
Transmitting Power: 14 dBm to 17 dBm
Receiver Sensitivity: -92 dBm до -68 dBm
Antenna Gain: 3 dBi
ZigBee Antenna
N/A
Support of SD Cards
Slot for MicroSD (up to 64GB)
Recommended Speed Class: Class 10
(Recording speed of not less than 10 MByte/s)
Recommended Capacity: 32 to 64 GB
Mic
Built-in
Speaker
Built-in
IR Filter
Built-in
RJ-45 Port
N/A
Night Mode
8 IR LEDs, vision of up to 10-15 meters
Peak Wave Length: 850 nm
Power
Output: DC 5V/1.0A
Power Consumption: 5 W (max)
Operating Temperature
0°C to +55°C (32°F～131°F)
Operating Humidity
20% to 85% (non-condensing)
Storage Temperature
-10°C to +60°C (14°F ～140°F)
Storage Humidity
0% to 90% (non-condensing)
Installation
On horizontal or vertical surface. For indoor
installation only.
Casing Material
ABS + silicon (anti-slip coating)
Color
White
Dimensions (L x W x H)
70 mm x 70 mm x 120 mm

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Parameter
Value
Weight
102 g
Warranty Period
12 months
Service Life
24 months
Certification
CE, EAC, RoHS, UA.TR
Data Protection
GDPR Compliance
Figure 3 –Viewing Angles
Figure 4 –Pan/Tilt Angles

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1.3 Scope of Delivery
The following items and accessories are supplied within the Perenio® PEIFC01
Indoor Fixed Camera package:
1. PEIFC01 Indoor Fixed Camera (1 pc.)
2. USB-MicroUSB Cable (Length: 1.2 m) (1 pc.)
3. USB Charger (Output: 5V, 1000mA) (1 pc.)
4. 3M Mounting Tape (1 pc.)
5. Quick Start Guide (1 pc.)
6. Warranty Card (1 pc.)
7. Sticker (2 pcs.)
1
2
3
4
Figure 5 –Scope of Supply*
* Images of accessories are provided for informational purposes only
1.4 Packaging and Labelling
The Perenio® PEIFC01 Indoor Fixed Camera is supplied in a carton Gift Box of
204 x 112 x 48 mm (L x W x H) containing the full name and marking of the device,
the list of accessories provided and basic technical specifications thereof, as well as
the date of manufacture and information about the Manufacturer of devices.
Carton package weight:
Net Weight: 102 g;
Gross Weight: 295 g.

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1.5 Safe Operation Rules
For the proper and safe operation of Perenio® PEIFC01 Indoor Fixed Cameras, follow
the instructions and safety procedures described in the present Manual. The
Manufacturer shall not be liable for any damage caused as a result of improper
operation of devices.
Safe Operation Conditions
1. The device shall be installed indoors only.
2. The User shall observe storage/transportation conditions, as well as the
operating temperature mode of the device as declared by the Manufacturer.
3. The User shall not install the device in the area with high humidity and high
content of dust and/or grease, as well as in the immediate vicinity of air
conditioners and ceiling fans.
4. The User must not disassemble or attempt to repair the device on their own.
5. The User must not drop, throw or bend the device.
6. In order to avoid personal injury, it shall not be allowed to use the cracked or
in any other way damaged device.
7. Use dry cloth or cloth soaked in a small amount of water for cleaning (don’t use
harsh chemicals/cleaning agents). The device must be powered off before cleaning.
8. Children shall not be allowed to use the device unsupervised and/or play with it.

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2 Installation and Setup
Before installation, the User shall select one of the following possible locations and
mounting modes for the device:
On a horizontal surface (the floor, a table, a stand, etc.);
On a vertical surface (walls, furniture, etc.).
Also, make sure that the selected location meets the following requirements:
No clutter and obstructions in the Camera viewing angle area;
Flat and stable surface, as well as the mains socket near the installation site of
the Camera and/or mounting brackets.
Figure 6 –Examples of Installation
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NOTE. It is not recommended to install the device in areas with a high level of
noise and a high-frequency interference. Reinforced concrete floors may reduce
distance of wireless signal transmission.
The Camera installation site shall protect it from contact with moisture and foreign
objects.
For installation of the Indoor Fixed Camera using 3M tape (for example, on a wall), it
is necessary to prepare the base plate surface as follows:
1. Wipe the surface of the anti-slip coating to which the 3M tape will be attached
with alcohol.
2. Wait until this surface is dry.
3. Attach the 3M tape to the surface of the anti-slip coating.
4. Make sure that the place of the Camera installation is smooth and free from
dust, dirt, etc. (also treat the surface of installation of the Camera, if possible).
5. Attach the device in the place of installation using the 3M tape.
The entire setting-up process can be divided into several key steps as follows:
Installation of the Camera in the selected location;
Logging in to the Perenio Smart User Account;
Activation of the Camera via the Mobile App.
NOTE. The Perenio Smart: Building Management System Mobile App Manual
document is available for downloading at the web-site.
2.1 First Installation and Configuration
To ensure proper installation and operation of the Camera, it is necessary to perform
the following steps:
1. Unpack the Camera, install it on a flat horizontal surface, or mount using 3M
Tape (The required viewing angle of the Camera shall be considered) and connect
it to the power source (220V) using the Power Adapter.
2. Install the Perenio Smart Building Management System mobile application
on your smartphone and log in to the User Account (See par. Abelow).
3. Scan the QR Code, or enter Camera data manually (See par. Bbelow).

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4. Enter your Wi-Fi Network data (See par. C, as well as par. 2.6 for Network
frequency selection).
5. Enter the desired Camera name, Location and Room (See par. Dbelow).
ATTENTION! The Device must not be switched off or disconnected from the
mains for at least 5 MINUTES after the RESET Button is pressed, as well as for
at least 10 MINUTES after the firmware update process is started.
A. INSTALLATION OF THE PERENIO SMART MOBILE APP
The Camera shall be managed through a free mobile
application available for downloading in Google Play or
Apple Store.
In order to log in to the User Account, follow the steps
below:
a. Connect your smartphone to the Wi-Fi Network and
download the Perenio Smart Building
Management System app from Google Play or Apple
Store;
b. Register a new User Account (See par. A.1. below) or
sign in to an existing User Account (See par. A.2.
below).

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А.1. NEW USER ACCOUNT REGISTRATION
a. Fill in your e-mail address, user name and password
(8 or more symbols including at least one capital letter
and one number), then select the country of residence;
b. Agree to General Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy
and provisions for personal data protection (accessible
by the link);
c. Click on the SIGN UP button.
The User will receive an email to verify the User
Account (Follow the link);
d. Log in to the User Account.
A.2. LOGGING IN TO THE EXISTING USER ACCOUNT
a. Enter your e-mail address and password in the login
screen.
b. Click on the LOG IN button.
NOTE. If the password is lost, the User can restore it by
clicking on a corresponding link on the screen.
To restore a forgotten password, use the e-mail address
linked to your User Account, as instructions on changing
the password will be sent thereto.

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B. DEVICE ACTIVATION BY QR CODE SCANNING
a. Switch to the QR Scan screen as follows:
For new Users: The QR Scan screen will be
displayed immediately after the first login to the
Perenio Smart App User Account;
For existing Users: After login to the Perenio
Smart App User Account, click on the “+” icon in the
upper right corner of the Devices tab, select “Add
new device” and then the “Fixed Camera” device in
the list (See Figure 8).
b. Click on the SCAN QR CODE button;
c. Confirm the permission to access your Camera in the
pop-up window (It may not be available for certain
smartphone models);
d. Find the QR Code sticker on the back of the Quick
Start Guide supplied with the Camera or on the
bottom of the Camera and place your smartphone 15-
20 cm away from it, so that the QR Code is completely
visible on the smartphone screen (See the picture on
the left).
NOTE. In the event that the QR Code can’t be scanned,
you may activate the device manually (see par. B.1.
below).