System Q ZIP IPCAI918 User manual

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Instruction Manual
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Table of Contents
Introduction 3
Key Features - IPCAI915 & IPCAI918 ............................................................................... 3
Essential Tools and ZipFinder ......................................................................................... 3
Mounting and SD Card Installation 5
Bullet .............................................................................................................................. 5
Setup Options 6
PoE ZIP NVR ................................................................................................................... 6
Non-PoE ZIP NVR ............................................................................................................ 7
Setup and AI Features 8
PID = Perimeter Intrusion Detection ............................................................................. 10
LCD = Line Crossing Detection ..................................................................................... 12
PD & VD = Pedestrian Detection and Vehicle Detection ............................................... 14
FD = Facial Detection ................................................................................................... 17
AI Setup ........................................................................................................................ 20
IPCAI915 / IPCAI918 Browser Menu Settings 21
Motorised Zoom & Focus 31
ZIP NVR and DVR .......................................................................................................... 31
Standalone ................................................................................................................... 31
Extra Resources 32
ZipNVR.com Website .................................................................................................... 32
Adding IP Cameras ....................................................................................................... 32
ZIP Firmware ................................................................................................................ 32
General Maintenance 33
Specification 34
IPCAI918 ....................................................................................................................... 34

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Introduction
The ZIP AICameras provide triggering with smart detection features such as line
crossing, pedestrian detection, facial detection.
Only one smart detection feature can be enabled at any given time.
Facial recognition can be set when connected to a compatible ZIP NVR with
iSENSE firmware.
In order to use the ZIP AI cameras with a ZIP NVRs the latest iSENSE firmware is
required, please see Extra Resources .
1.1 Key Features - IPCAI915 & IPCAI918
· Alarm input and output
· Audio input and output
· Supports H264 and H265
· Supports ONVIF (Profile S, Profile G, Profile T)
· Micro SD Slot
· Built-in ANPR
· Privacy Mask
· Pedestrian and vehicle detection
· Facial detection
· Motion Detect
· IP66
1.2 Essential Tools and ZipFinder
To install this product you will need:
· Laptop / Windows PC
· Screwdriver
· Drill
· Hammer
· ZIP NVR or DVR
· PoE Switch / 12V DC power supply
· Ethernet CAT5/5e/6 Cable
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ZipFinder - IP Camera Configuration Tool
ZipFinder is a Windows PC software for
discovering
and configuring IP cameras a network.
Use ZipFinder on non-PoE installs, to help problem
solving issues such as forgotten or unknown
IP Addresses.
To download visit ZipNVR.com

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Mounting and SD Card Installation
Note:-
IPCAI020 does not have an SD card slot.
For local recording on the camera itself an SD card must be installed.
Recording time will vary dependent upon: SD card size and encoding settings
32GB SD Card 31 hours
64GB SD Card 62 hours
128GB SD Card (MAX) 124 hours
The camera can be set to only record when triggered via motion detection, alarm
input or AI smart, this maximises the recording time achievable.
Remove power from the camera when inserting / removing the SD card.
2.1 Bullet
A template is provided in the box for marking the hole positions for the fixing screws.

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Setup Options
3.1 PoE ZIP NVR
When connecting to a ZIP PoE NVR plug the camera directly into the NVR's built in
PoE switch.
The camera should automatically become visible after being connected for
approximately 1 minute.
The 100m distance for a camera can be increased when the PoE Mode is set to
EPoE.
In the menu on a ZIP PoE NVR go to:-
Video > IP Channels > PoE Mode

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3.2 Non-PoE ZIP NVR
When connecting cameras to a Non-PoE NVR, they are first connected to an
external network switch which is in-turn connected to the NVR as shown below.
See Extra Resources for more information on Adding IP Cameras manually to
a ZIP Recorder.
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Setup and AI Features
The AI smart features canbe configured in a ZIP recorder or directly in the browser interface of
the camera (standalone)
Only one smart detection feature can be enabled at any given time.
See the NVR or DVR manual for information on configuring these features with a ZIP
recorder.
Follow the steps below for configuring the settings directly in the camera via a browser for
standalone setup.
You will need...
· Windows Based PC/ Laptop connected to router/ PoE switch
· ZipVision Pro App on Mobile Device
· PoE Switch connected to Network/ Router
· Ethernet network cable
· ZipFinder software, available via this link below:-
www.softcctv.com/store/Item/Zip-Finder-IP-CCTV-Security-Camera-Discovery-Tool
1. Plug the camera's RJ45 port with a network cable into a PoE switch

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2. Using ZipFinder on a Windows Based PC/ Laptop Search and then tick the camera
3. Select Net Mode = DCHP, then click Modify
4. Search again, to get the updated IP address.
5. Select the IP address ofthe camera, Internet Explorer willpop-up, and ask to download and
installthe plug-in.
6. Download, install and follow the steps for the plug-in installation, then re-load the browser
by selecting the IP address again.
5. Login to the IP Camera, the default login details are:-
User Name
admin
Password
777777
6. Go to Remote Setting > Smart > Detection

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4.1 PID = Perimeter Intrusion Detection
Perimeter intrusion detection can be set to trigger an alarm event when movement is
detected in a set area.
Key Settings
Switch - Tick to enable this feature.
Un-Tick to disable this feature.
Latch Time - This determines how long the alarm event is deemed to be activate
once triggered. Options are 5, 10, 20 and 30 seconds.
Post Recording - This determines how long the camera will record for after the
alarm event has ended. Options are 5, 10, 20 and 30 seconds.
Sensitivity - Determines how much activity or movement is required to generate an
event. Options are 1 - 4.
1= Lowest sensitivity level, a significant amount of movement is needed to
trigger
4= Highest sensitivitylevel, onlya small amount of moment is needed to
trigger