Sercomm DBC831V2 User manual

DBC831v2
Wireless FHD
Doorbell Camera
Setup Guide
Copyright 2018. All Rights Reserved.
Document Version: 1.0

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction..........................................................................................................1
Package Contents ..............................................................................................................1
Physical Details..................................................................................................................3
Chapter 2 Setup ......................................................................................................................6
System Requirements........................................................................................................6
Installation .........................................................................................................................6
Chapter 3 Hardware Installation.......................................................................................10
Overview ..........................................................................................................................10
Power Kit Installation.....................................................................................................13
Always On Bracket Installation (Optional)...................................................................14
Battery Pack Installation (Optional) .............................................................................16
Appendix A Specifications.................................................................................................18
Wireless Doorbell Camera..............................................................................................18
Regulatory Approvals.....................................................................................................19

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Chapter 1
Introduction
This section provides information about the Doorbell Camera features,
components and capabilities..
Package Contents
The following items should be included: If any of these items are damaged or missing, please
contact your dealer immediately.
1. Doorbell Camera x 1
2. Mounting Bracket x 1
3. Screw/Anchor x 2
4. Leveler x 1
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5. Power Kit x 1
Foam tap x 1
Twist splice wire connector x 2
6. Always On Bracket x 1 (Optional, may not included in the package)
7. Battery Pack x 1 (Optional, may not included in the package)

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Physical Details
The DBC831v2 supports both analog and digital chimes within 8-24 AC voltage range.
The operation temperature of DBC831v2 with regular mounting bracket and Battery pack is
–4°F to 122°F (–20°C to 50°C). As to DBC831v2 with Always on bracket, the operating
temperature is –4°F to 104°F. (–20°C to 40°C) on day mode and –4°F to 95°F. (–20°C to
35°C) on night mode.
Note:
1. The Doorbell internal battery will not be charged when the temperature is < 32°F (0°C)
and > 122°F (50°C) or discharge when internal temperature is < -4°F (-20°C) and >138°F
(60°C)
2. The battery of Battery Pack can only be charged 0℃to 35℃, 85% RH Max, and
discharged -20℃to 50℃, 85% RH Max
Front Panel
Light Sensor
This is hardware sensor to detect LUX.
Microphone
The built-in microphone is useful for bi-direction voice
conversation.
PIR Sensor
This is hardware sensor to detect motion.
Doorbell/WPS
Pairing Button
Doorbell/WPS Button has two functions:
•WPS Pin Code Mode: When doorbell button is held down for
more than 3 seconds, the doorbell camera will be in WPS Pin
Code Mode.
•WPS PBC Mode. When doorbell button is held down for less
than 3 seconds, the Wireless HD Doorbell Camera will be in
the WPS PBC mode (Auto link mode).
Note: When Wi-Fi connection is established, the WPS function
is disabled.
•Doorbell Mode: Press the button to ring the door chime.

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Rear Panel
Reset Button
When pressed and held over 10 seconds, the LED will be solid
amber, which means the settings of camera will be set to their
default values.
On/Off Switch
Use this switch to turn on/off the device.
Micro USB Connector
This connector is used for charging the power. Connect the
supplied Micro-USB cable to this port.

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LED Activity & Behavior
Doorbell
Activity
LED
Color
LED
Behavior
Description
Factory Reset
Amber
Solid
Press the reset button for 10 seconds to start
this process.
WPS Pairing
(PIN Code
Mode)
Amber
Blinking
(200ms)
When doorbell button is held down for more
than 3 seconds, the LED will start flashing
amber indicating doorbell camera is trying to
connect to your Wi-Fi network in Pin Code
mode.
WPS Pairing
(PBC Mode)
Amber
Blinking
(500ms)
When doorbell button is held down for less
than 3 seconds, the LED will start flashing
amber indicating doorbell camera is trying to
connect to your Wi-Fi network in PBC mode.
WPS Failure
Amber
Solid
(5s)
If doorbell camera falls during WPS
enrollment, the LED will be solid on for 5
seconds.
Network
Connected
(Boot-up)
Green
Blinking
(500ms)
When the doorbell camera is trying to
connect the network, LED color will change
to blinking green.
USB charge+
Battery < 80%
Blue
Blinking
(1s)
LED spinning blue indicates the camera is
charging for power.
PIR Triggered
Blue
Solid
When PIR detects motion the LED will turn
solid blue.
Doorbell
Button Press
Blue
Solid
NA
Intercom
Green
Whirling
(2s)
Green LED will pulse between dim and
medium intensity for two seconds while
waiting for interactive session.

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Chapter 2
Setup
This Chapter provides details on how to install and configure the Doorbell
Camera.
System Requirements
A computer with Internet access
You can use the following web browser while using a computer:
• Internet Explorer 10 or later
• Firefox 3.5 or later
• Safari 3 or later (Mac OS X only)
• Chrome
• Microsoft Edge
Installation
1. Power-Up and Check LED
Turn on the switch on the rear side of the doorbell camera and wait for 20 seconds until
the LED turns to flashing amber.
Note: The internal battery supports about 40 minutes of operation. If you don’t see the
camera powering up, please charge the doorbell camera via Micro USB cable with USB
charger (DC5V1A or above ) for 45 minutes before installation.
2. Add the Doorbell Camera to your network.
a. Doorbell will detect the Wireless device (AP or router) which is Disable the Wireless
Security automatically.
The default Wireless settings are:
Mode: Infrastructure
SSID: ANY
Wireless Security: Disabled
Domain: USA
Channel No.: Auto
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b. 1) WPS PBC Mode：Press the Doorbell button for less than 3 second and on your
Wireless device (AP or router) as well to establish a wireless connection
automatically. The wireless connection is successful when the Green LED blinking.
2) WPS Pin Code Mode：Key in the PIN code of Doorbell’s back label on the
Client PIN code of AP, and then held down Doorbell button for more than 3 seconds,
the Doorbell Camera will be in the WPS Pin Code mode.
(Please make sure if your AP or router support the WPS Pin code mode)
Note: Once Doorbell ever connected to AP by WPS or GUI configuration, then the
push button is no longer for WPS function.
Please restore the Doorbell to factory default on working mode, after then try
the WPS again to connect another AP.
c. Obtain the IP Address of Doorbell on Wireless device (AP or router) device page.
And start the Internet Explorer. After then enter the IP Address of Doorbell on the
Address box of Internet Explorer (ex. http://192.168.1.223)

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d. When you connect, the following screen will be displayed.
Figure 1: Home Screen
e. Click View Video.
f. The first time you connect to the camera, you will be prompted to install decoders.
Choose "I accept the terms of the license agreement" and click "OK".
Note: The options can only be configured while using IE browser. Other browsers can
just view the video rather than configuration.
g. Video will start playing automatically. There may be a delay of a few seconds while
the video stream is buffered.
h. If the Administrator has restricted access to known users, you will then be prompted
for a username and password.
Enter the name and password assigned to you by the Doorbell administrator.
The default log in Administration:
User Name: administrator
Password: Blank