Siemens SISTORE AX4 Lite 250/100 V2.0 User manual

Building Technologies
Fire Safety & Security Products
Digital Video Recorder
SISTORE AX4 Lite 250/100 V2.0
Installation Guide

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Contents
1Safety .......................................................................................................5
1.1 Target readers...........................................................................................5
1.2 Work safety information............................................................................5
1.2.1 Transport...................................................................................................5
1.2.2 Installation.................................................................................................6
1.2.3 Service and maintenance .........................................................................6
1.3 Meaning of the written warning notices ....................................................7
1.4 Meaning of the hazard symbols................................................................7
2Directives and standards .......................................................................8
2.1 European Directives..................................................................................8
2.2 FCC compliance........................................................................................8
3Technical data.........................................................................................9
4Details for ordering...............................................................................10
5Scope of delivery ..................................................................................10
6Installation.............................................................................................10
7Operation ...............................................................................................11
7.1 Turning on the power..............................................................................11
7.2 Front panel buttons and LEDs................................................................12
7.3 Playback commands...............................................................................12
7.4 System setup ..........................................................................................13
8Disposal.................................................................................................13

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1 Safety
1.1 Target readers
The instructions in this document are designed for the following target readers:
Target readers Qualification Activity Condition of the
product
Operational startup
personnel Technical training for building or electrical
installations.
Puts the product into
operation for the first
time.
The product is not yet
installed and
configured.
1.2 Work safety information
zRead the general safety precautions before operating the device.
zKeep this document for reference.
zFollow all warnings and instructions marked on the device.
zAlways pass this document on together with the device.
zAny national or local safety standards or laws that apply to the development,
design, installation, operation or disposal of a product must be adhered to in
addition to the instructions in the product documentation.
Radio interference with other devices in the environment
zThis is a Class A device. This equipment may cause radio interference in a
residential installation. In this case the user is encouraged to perform
appropriate measures to correct the interference.
Liability claim
zDo not connect the device if it is damaged or any parts are missing.
zDo not make any changes or modifications to the device unless they have been
approved by the manufacturer.
zUse only spare parts and accessories that have been approved by the
manufacturer.
1.2.1 Transport
Damage during transport
zDo not expose the device to mechanical vibrations or shocks.
zKeep the packaging material for future transportation.

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1.2.2 Installation
Damage due to unsuitable mounting location
zThe environmental conditions recommended by the manufacturer must be
observed (see Section 3: Technical data).
zDo not operate the device close to sources of powerful electromagnetic
radiation.
zDo not operate the device in dusty places.
zThe device should only be used for indoor applications.
zDo not expose the device to mechanical vibrations or shocks.
zProtect the device against moisture.
Cable damage due to mechanical load
zMake sure that cables are not under stress, kinked or damaged.
Damage to the device due to lack of ventilation
zDo not block or cover the ventilation openings of the device.
zDo not stack several devices on top of each other and do not place any objects
on the device.
zPlace this equipment only in an upright position. This equipment has an open-
frame Switching Mode Power Supply (SMPS), which can cause a fire or electric
shock if anything is inserted through the ventilation holes on the side of the
equipment.
Danger of electrical shock due to incorrect connection
zUse the device only in conjunction with a power supply cable that has been
approved in your country and complies with the national standards.
zThis product is designed for TN power systems and for IT power systems in
Norway with 230 V phase-to-phase voltage. Do not connect the device to any
other IT power systems.
Damage to the device due to overvoltage
zConnect the device only to power sources with the specified voltage. Voltage
supply requirements can be found on the type label (see Section 3: Technical
data).
1.2.3 Service and maintenance
Danger of electrical shock during maintenance
zAlways disconnect the power cable and other cables from the main power
supply before performing maintenance.
Danger of electrical shock while cleaning the device
zDisconnect the device from the mains supply before cleaning.
zDo not use liquid cleaners or sprays that contain alcohol, spirit or ammonia.

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1.3 Meaning of the written warning notices
The severity of a hazard is indicated by the following written warning notices.
Signal word Type of risk
CAUTION There is a risk of minor injuries or damage to property.
1.4 Meaning of the hazard symbols
The nature of the hazard is indicated by icons.
Warning of a hazard

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2 Directives and standards
2.1 European Directives
This product complies with the requirements of the following European directives.
The EU declaration of conformity is available to the responsible agencies at:
Siemens Building Technologies
Fire & Security Products GmbH & Co. oHG
76181 Karlsruhe
Germany
European Directive 2004/108/EC ”Electromagnetic Compatibility”
Compliance with the European Directive 2004/108/EC has been proven by testing
according to the following standards:
Emitted interference: EN 61000-6-4
EN 55022 Class A
Interference resistance: EN 50130-4
European Directive 2006/95/EEC ”Low-Voltage Directive”
Compliance with the European Directive 2006/95/EEC has been proven by testing
according to the following standard:
Safety: EN 60950-1
2.2 FCC compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his
own expense. Shielded cables should be used with this unit to ensure compliance
with class A limits.

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3 Technical data
Video
Signal format PAL or NTSC (auto-detect)
Video input Composite: 4 looping inputs, 1 Vpp auto-terminating, 75 Ohms
Monitor outputs Composite: 1 BNC, 1 Vpp, 75 Ohms
VGA: 1 (auto-detect)
Video resolution Composite: 720 x 576 (PAL), 720 x 480 (NTSC)
VGA: 720x576 @ 75 Hz (PAL), 720x480 @ 60 Hz (NTSC)
Playback/record speed
(images per second) 100 ips (PAL), 120 ips (NTSC)
Inputs / Outputs
Alarm input 4 TTL, programmable as NC or NO, 4.3 V threshold
Alarm output 1 relay output, terminal blocks, programmable as NC or NO,
2 A @ 125 V AC, 1 A @ 30 V DC
Alarm reset input 1x TTL, terminal block
Internal buzzer 80 dB @ 10 cm
Network connectivity 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (RJ-45)
Connections
Video input Composite: 4 BNC
Video loop Composite: 4 BNC (auto-terminating)
Monitor output Composite: 1 BNC
VGA: 1 VGA
Alarm input/output Terminal blocks
Ethernet port RJ-45
RS-232C serial port DB9 (P)
RS-485 serial port 2-connector terminal block
USB port 1 (USB 2.0)
IR port 1 remote control
Storage
Primary storage SATA hard disk drive
Secondary storage (optional) USB hard-disk drive, USB CD-RW drive or USB flash drive
Environmental
Operating temperature 5 – 40 °C (41 – 104 °F)
Operating humidity 0 – 90 %
Power supply
Power 100 - 240 V AC, 0.8 – 0.4 A, 60/50 Hz
Power consumption 30 W max.
General
Dimensions (WxHxD) 340 x 46.5 x 310 mm (13.4" x 1.8" x 12.2")
Unit weight 3.0 kg (6.6 lbs)
Shipping weight 4.5 kg (9.9 lbs)
Shipping dimensions (WxHxD) 440 x 143 x 410 mm (17.3" x 5.6" x 16.1")
Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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4 Details for ordering
Type Order No. Designation Weight
SISTORE AX4 Lite 250/100 S54569-C50-A13 SISTORE AX4 Lite, 250 GB, 100 ips 4.5 kg
5 Scope of delivery
zDigital video recorder
zPower cord
zUser Manual, Multilingual RAS Software and User Manual on CD-ROM
zMultilingual Installation Guide
zInfrared remote control
6 Installation
CAUTION Always disconnect the power cable and other cables from the main power
supply before installing the device.
The SISTORE AX4 Lite is designed to work with a variety of other equipment. The
basic system will consist of a video camera and system monitor.
Refer to the User Manual CD for details of installing each type of equipment.
Fig. 1 Rear panel
Video input Video loop-through Video out
RS232 port Alarm input/output RS485 port
Factory reset switch Network port Power cord connector
Step 1:
Video In: Connect cameras (up to 4) to camera BNC inputs. If looping is required,
connect camera out to second source (second BNC).

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Step 2:
Video Out: Connect a monitor to a composite video output for multi-screen display
and playback. A VGA connector is provided so that you can use a standard, multi-
sync computer monitor as your main monitor.
Step 3:
Power connector: Apply power to the unit.
7 Operation
7.1 Turning on the power
The SISTORE AX4 Lite is operational in approximately 60 seconds after the power
cable is connected to the system. The SISTORE AX4 Lite may be powered down by
selecting Shutdown from the System Menu. When shutting down the DVR, you
need to confirm that you want to shut down the unit. No on/off switch is provided.
Fig. 2 Front panel
Power LED HDD LED Alarm Out LED
USB connector Camera buttons Play/Clip button
Panic button PTZ/Zoom button Menu button
Enter/Pause button Arrow buttons
Display modes
Press the desired camera number button to view the desired camera image, and
press the camera button again to change the displays format to the quad (2x2)
mode.
Recording
Once you have installed the system following the instructions described in the
User’s Manual, it is ready to record. There is no recording button on the front panel
to initiate recording video. The SISTORE AX4 Lite will start recording video
according to the schedule configured by the user and from external and internal
events such as alarm input, motion detection or text-in events.

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7.2 Front panel buttons and LEDs
Power LED The Power LED is lit when the unit is On.
HDD LED The HDD LED flickers when the DVR is recording or searching video on the hard disk drive.
Alarm Out LED The Alarm LED is lit when alarm output or internal buzzer is activated.
Camera buttons (1 to 4) Pressing the individual camera buttons will cause the selected camera to display full screen,
and pressing the button again changes the display format to the quad (2x2) mode. Buttons 1
to 4 are also used to enter passwords.
In the PTZ mode, pressing the button 1 zooms in the screen and the button 2 zooms out the
screen, and pressing the button 3 focuses near and button 4 focuses far.
Play/Clip button Pressing the Play/Clip button enters the playback mode, and pressing the button again exits
the playback mode. When entering the playback mode, video is paused. Pressing the arrow
button plays back video at regular speed. The screen displays when the DVR is in the
Pause mode and the screen displays when the DVR is playing back video. The button is
also used to load a Preset View in the PTZ mode.
Pressing and holding the Play/Clip button for three seconds or longer allows you to copy video
clips.
Panic button Pressing the Panic button starts panic recoding of all camera channels, and displays on
the screen. Pressing the button again will stop panic recording.
PTZ/Zoom button In the live monitoring mode, pressing the PTZ/Zoom button enters the PTZ mode, and
pressing the button again exits the PTZ mode and enters the zoom mode. When in the zoom
mode, pressing the button again exits the zoom mode.
When in the PTZ mode, pressing the arrow buttons or Menu button allows you to control
properly configured cameras.
When in the zoom mode, a rectangle displays on the screen. A rectangle shows the area that
will be enlarged. You can move the rectangle around using the arrow buttons. Pressing the
(Enter) button in enlarges the area in rectangle.
Menu button
Pressing the Menu button enters the Setup screen. You will need to enter the authorized user
and password to access Setup. Pressing the button also closes the current menu or setup
dialog box. In the Playback mode, pressing the button displays the Search menu.
Pressing and holding the button for three seconds or longer displays live channels
sequentially.
Enter/Pause button
When in the setup mode, pressing the button selects a highlighted item or completes an
entry that you have made.
In the live monitoring mode, pressing the button freezes the current screen and the screen
displays icon. When in the playback mode, pressing the button pauses playing video.
Up, Down, Left, Right
Arrow buttons These buttons are used to navigate through menus and GUI.
The Up and Down arrow buttons are also used to change numbers by highlighting a number in
the menu and by increasing or decreasing the number’s value.
These buttons are also used to control Pan and Tilt when in the PTZ mode. In the playback
mode, pressing the button plays video backward at high speed. Pressing the button again
toggles the playback speed from , and , and the screen displays ,
and respectively. While playing video, pressing the button plays video forward at
high speed. Pressing the button again toggles the playback speed from , , and
, and the screen displays , , and respectively. When in the pause
mode, pressing the button moves to the next image and pressing the button moves to
the previous image.
7.3 Playback commands
Camera buttons (1 to 4) Pressing the individual camera buttons will cause the selected camera to display full screen.
Up, Down, Left, Right
Arrow buttons Pressing the button plays video backward at high speed. Pressing the button again toggles
the playback speed from , and . Pressing the button plays video forward at
high speed. Pressing the button again toggles the playback speed from , , and
. When in the pause mode, pressing the button moves to the next image and
pressing the button moves to the previous image.
Pause button Pressing the button pauses playing video.
Play button Pressing the Play button enters the playback mode, and pressing the button again exits the
playback mode. When entering the playback mode, video is paused. Pressing the button
plays back video at regular speed. The screen displays when the DVR is in the Pause mode
and the screen displays when the DVR is playing back video.
Zoom button Pressing the Zoom button zooms in the current image in double on the screen.

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7.4 System setup
The front panel buttons are used to enter system commands and for programming.
Press Menu button on the front panel and enter the password by pressing the
appropriate combination of Camera number buttons and then the (Enter) button.
Refer to the User’s Manual for the setup instructions in detail. The documentation
is located on the CD or in the application folder on the PC hard disk (C:\SISTORE
AX\…).
Setup menu
8 Disposal
All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the
municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the
government or the local authorities.
This crossed-out wheeled bin symbol on the product means the product is covered by
the European Directive 2002/96/EC.
The correct disposal and separate collection of your old appliance will help prevent
potential negative consequences for the environment and human health. It is a
precondition for reuse and recycling of used electrical and electronic equipment. For
more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance, please contact your
city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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www.sbt.siemens.com
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Data and design subject to change without notice.
Supply subject to availability.
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Inhalt
1Sicherheit.................................................................................................5
1.1 Zielgruppe.................................................................................................5
1.2 Sicherheitshinweise ..................................................................................5
1.2.1 Transport...................................................................................................5
1.2.2 Installation.................................................................................................6
1.2.3 Instandhaltung und Wartung.....................................................................6
1.3 Bedeutung der schriftlichen Warnhinweise...............................................7
1.4 Bedeutung der Gefahrensymbole.............................................................7
2Richtlinien und Normen .........................................................................8
2.1 EG-Richtlinien...........................................................................................8
2.2 FCC-Kompatibilität....................................................................................8
3Technische Daten ...................................................................................9
4Bestellangaben......................................................................................10
5Lieferumfang .........................................................................................10
6Installation.............................................................................................10
7Bedienung..............................................................................................11
7.1 Einschalten des Gerätes.........................................................................11
7.2 Tasten und LEDs an der Frontseite........................................................12
7.3 Wiedergabefunktionen............................................................................13
7.4 Systemkonfiguration ...............................................................................13
8Entsorgung............................................................................................13

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1 Sicherheit
1.1 Zielgruppe
Die Anweisungen in dieser Dokumentation richten sich an die folgende Zielgruppe:
Zielgruppe Qualifikation Tätigkeit Zustand des Produkts
Inbetriebsetzer Besitzt Fachkenntnisse
im Bereich
Gebäudeinstallations-
technik oder
Elektroinstallationen.
Nimmt das Produkt zum
ersten Mal in Betrieb. Produkt ist noch nicht installiert und
konfiguriert.
1.2 Sicherheitshinweise
zLesen Sie vor der Installation des Gerätes die Sicherheitshinweise.
zBewahren Sie dieses Dokument zum Nachschlagen auf.
zBeachten Sie alle auf dem Gerät angebrachten Warnungen und
Sicherheitshinweise.
zGeben Sie dieses Dokument auch bei der Weitergabe des Produktes mit.
zBeachten Sie zusätzlich die landesspezifischen oder ortsüblichen
Sicherheitsnormen oder Gesetze für die Planung, die Konzeption, die
Installation, den Betrieb und die Entsorgung des Produktes.
Funkstörungen im Umfeld des Gerätes
zDies ist eine Einrichtung der Klasse A. Diese Einrichtung kann im Wohnbereich
Funkstörungen verursachen; in diesem Fall kann vom Betreiber verlangt
werden, geeignete Entstörungsmaßnahmen vorzunehmen.
Haftungsausschluss
zSchließen Sie das Gerät nur an, wenn es unbeschädigt ist und wenn der
Lieferumfang vollständig ist.
zNehmen Sie nur Veränderungen am Gerät vor, die vom Hersteller genehmigt
wurden.
zVerwenden Sie nur vom Hersteller genehmigte Ersatz- und Zubehörteile.
1.2.1 Transport
Geräteschaden bei Transport
zSetzen Sie das Gerät keinen starken Erschütterungen aus.
zBewahren Sie die Verpackung des Gerätes für den Weitertransport auf.

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1.2.2 Installation
Geräteschaden durch den falschen Standort
zHalten Sie die vom Hersteller empfohlenen Umgebungsbedingungen ein
(siehe Kap 3: Technische Daten).
zBetreiben Sie das Gerät nicht in der Nähe einer stark elektromagnetischen
Strahlungsquelle.
zBetreiben Sie das Gerät nicht an staubigen Orten.
zVerwenden Sie das Gerät nur im Innenbereich.
zSetzen Sie das Gerät keiner Erschütterung aus.
zSchützen Sie das Gerät vor Feuchtigkeit und Nässe.
Kabelschaden durch Belastung
zAchten Sie darauf, dass die Kabel nicht geknickt oder beschädigt werden.
Geräteschaden durch unzureichende Belüftung
zBlockieren Sie nicht die Belüftungsöffnungen des Gerätes.
zStellen Sie nicht mehrere Geräte aufeinander und stellen Sie keine anderen
Gegenstände auf das Gerät.
Stromschlaggefahr durch falschen Netzanschluss
zVerwenden Sie das Gerät nur mit einem Spannungsversorgungskabel, das für
das jeweilige Land zugelassen ist und den landesspezifischen Bestimmungen
entspricht.
zDieses Gerät ist ausgelegt für TN-Netze und für IT-Netze in Norwegen mit 230 V
Außenleiterspannung. Schließen Sie das Gerät nicht an andere IT-Netze an.
zStellen Sie dieses Gerät nur aufrecht auf. Das Gerät hat ein SMPS
(Schaltnetzteil) mit offenem Rahmen, das einen Brand oder Stromschlag
auslösen kann, wenn irgendein Gegenstand durch die Ventilationslöcher seitlich
am Gerät eingeführt wird.
Geräteschaden durch überhöhte Spannung
zSchließen Sie das Gerät nur an Stromquellen mit der angegebenen Spannung
an. Auf dem Typenschild finden Sie Hinweise zur Spannungsversorgung
(siehe Kap. 3: Technische Daten).
1.2.3 Instandhaltung und Wartung
Stromschlaggefahr bei der Wartung
zTrennen Sie das Netzkabel und andere Anschlüsse vom Stromnetz bevor Sie
Wartungsarbeiten durchführen.
Stromschlaggefahr bei der Reinigung
zTrennen Sie das Gerät vor der Reinigung vom Stromnetz.
zVerwenden Sie keine Flüssigreiniger oder Sprays, die Alkohol, Spiritus oder
Ammoniak enthalten.