System Q ZIP IPCAI918 User 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
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Scene - Set for light level location to improve detection. Options are indoor or
outdoor.
Send Email - Email alert via SMTP can be triggered and send a snapshot image of
the event. Note:- Email Settings required to be set up in Network Menu for this
feature.
Rule Number - Up to 4 areas can be set independently in the image area. Use this
to enable / disable each of the 4 rules.
Rule Switch - Tick to enable or disable the detection that rule for the rule number
selected.
Rule Type - The determines how the direction of moment over the perimeter is
handled.
Ato B(A->B) = Only movement in the direction A to B will trigger.
Bto A(B->A) = Only movement in the direction B to A will trigger.
A or B (A<->B) = Any moment direction over the perimeter will trigger.
Enable Record - Tick to enable recording when the event is triggered.
Un-Tick to disable recording when the event is triggered.

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4.2 LCD = Line Crossing Detection
Line crossing detection can be set to trigger an alarm event when movement is
detected across a custom line
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
Scene - Set for light level location to improve detection. Options are indoor or
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Send Email - Email alert via SMTP can be triggered and send a snapshot image of
the event. Note:- Email Settings required to be set up in Network Menu for this
feature.
Detection Type - Tick to enable, options are pedestrian, vehicle. (Both can be
enabled simultaneously)
Rule Number - Up to 4 areas can be set independently in the image area. Select
the number to control the setting of that specific area.
Rule Switch - Tick to enable or disable the detection that rule for the rule number
selected.
Rule Type - The determines how the direction of moment over the perimeter is
handled.
Ato B(A->B) = Only movement in the direction A to B will trigger.
Bto A(B->A) = Only movement in the direction B to A will trigger.
A or B (A<->B) = Any moment direction over the perimeter will trigger.
Enable Record - Tick to enable recording when the event is triggered.
Un-Tick to disable recording when the event is triggered.

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4.3 PD & VD = Pedestrian Detection and Vehicle Detection
Pedestrian detection and vehicle detection can be set to trigger an alarm event in a
custom area when it detects pedestrians, vehicles or both.
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
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Send Email - Email alert via SMTP can be triggered and send a snapshot image of
the event. Note:- Email Settings required to be set up in Network Menu for this
feature.
Snap Mode - Set how the camera will capture thumbnail snapshots when triggered.
Default = Will only capture a snapshot when subjects are first detected.
Additional thumbnail snapshots will only be captured if the subject leaves the
camera's image and returns
Realtime: Only capture a snapshot from just before the subject leaves the
image.
Interval Mode = Customize how many and how often thumbnail snapshots
are captured using the snap num and snap frequency fields.
Snap Num - Set how many snapshots are captured for each event
1 = Will capture a single snapshot when the subject is first
detected.
2 = Will capture a snapshot when the subject is first detected
and one further snapshot at the interval as set by the snap
frequency, if the subject is still present.
3 = Will capture a snapshot when the subject is first detected
and two further snapshots, one further snapshot at the interval
as set by the snap frequency, if the subject is still present.
Unlimited = Will continuouslycapture a snapshot at the interval
as set by the snap frequency, if the subject is still present.
Snap Frequency - Customise how often the camera will capture a
snapshot (in seconds), this is a timer which will remain active as long
as the subject is present. If the subject leaves the camera's image and
returns a snapshot will be captured and the timer will reset.
Min Pixel - Set the minimum trigger size, this can be set as a minimum width
between 64 pixels to 1080 pixels. Customize the size depending on how far away the
camera is away from the subject.
Detection Type - Tick to enable, options are pedestrian and vehicle. (Both can be
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Detection Mode - How the detection will handle motion and stationary objects.
Motion mode = Will only detect moving subjects.
Static mode = Will detect moving subjects but also stationary pedestrians
and vehicles are in the alarm area.
Detection Range - Set the detection area for the image
Customize = Customise a defined detection area
Full Screen = Set to Monitor the entire image
Enable Record - Tick to enable recording when the event is triggered.
Un-Tick to disable recording when the event is triggered.

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4.4 FD = Facial Detection
Facial detection can be set to trigger an alarm event in a custom area when it
detects a face/
AI Face Recognition is available on these model NVRs:- ZIP108, ZIP116, ZIP208,
ZIP308, ZIP216 and ZIP226.
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.
Send Email - Email alert via SMTP can be triggered and send a snapshot image of
the event. Note:- Email Settings required to be set up in Network Menu for this
feature.
Snap Mode - Set how the camera will capture thumbnail snapshots when triggered.

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Default = Will only capture a snapshot when subjects are first detected.
Additional thumbnail snapshots will only be captured if the subject leaves the
camera's image and returns
Realtime: Only capture a snapshot from just before the subject leaves the
image.
Interval Mode = Customize how many and how often thumbnail snapshots
are captured using the snap num and snap frequency fields.
Snap Num - Set how many snapshots are captured for each event
1 = Will capture a single snapshot when the subject is first
detected.
2 = Will capture a snapshot when the subject is first detected
and one further snapshot after the period of time specified in the
snap frequency field if the subject is still present.
3 = Will capture a snapshot when the subject is first detected
and two further snapshots, one further snapshot after the period
of time specified in the snap frequency field if the subject is still
present.
Unlimited = Will continuouslycapture a snapshot at the interval
as set by the snap frequency, if the subject is still present.
Snap Frequency - Customise how often the camera will capture a
snapshot (in seconds), this is a timer which will remain active as long
as the subject is present. If the subject leaves the camera's image and
returns a snapshot will be captured and the timer will reset.
Apply Mode - Customise the face detecting viewing angle for the most accurate
face detection.
Frontal View - The camera optimizes the detection for straight on.
Multi Angle - The camera detects detects faces at various angles.
Customise - Customise to set up bespoke detection angles/
Roll Range - How far somebody can tilt their head (ear towards their
shoulder) and still be detected as a face. Set the angle from 0 degrees
so that a face would have to be straight to 180 degrees so that the face
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Pitch Range - How far a person can look up or down and still be
detected. At 0 degrees the subject would have to be looking directly at
the camera. At 180 degrees the subject can be looking towards the
ground or towards the sky and could still be detected.
Yaw Range - How far somebody can be looking to the side and still be
detected. At 0 degrees the subject would have to be looking directly at
the camera. At 180 degrees the subject can be side on to the camera
and could still be detected.
Min Pixel - Set the minimum trigger size, this can be set as a minimum width
between 64 pixels to 1080 pixels. Customize the size depending on how far away the
camera is away from the subject.
Detection Mode - How the detection will handle motion and stationary objects.
Motion mode = Will only detect moving subjects.
Static mode = Will detect moving subjects but also stationary pedestrians
and vehicles are in the alarm area.
Rule Kind - Set to trigger an alarm event when a face is detected in a set area or
set to trigger an alarm event when a face is detected across a custom line.
Rect - Face detection within a set area.
To create a custom detection area;
1. Set the rule kind drop down list to rect.
2. Set the detection area drop down list to customise.
3. Click on the camera's image to set the top left corner of the
detection area.
4. Click the position to set the bottom left corner.
5. Click the position to set the bottom right corner.
6. Click to set the top right corner of the detection area.
Line - Face detection across a custom line. Customise the direction the line
is crossed before a capture so the camera will monitor for face on entry or as
people exit.
To set up line crossing face detection follow these steps:
1. Set the rule kind drop down list to line.
2. Click on the camera's image to start the line crossing.
3. Click to stop the line crossing.

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4. Finally select which direction a person crosses the line before face
detection is triggered from the rule type drop down list, from side Ato
B(A->B) or from side Bto A(B->A).
Detection Range - Set the detection area for the image.
Customize = Customise a defined detection area
Full Screen = Set to Monitor the entire image
Enable Record - Tick to enable recording when the event is triggered.
Un-Tick to disable recording when the event is triggered.
4.5 AI Setup
See the ZIP NVR full manual for more information on AIsetup;
Note: AI Features will vary depending on model
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