UNIVIEW IPC540 Series User manual

Network Box Cameras
Quick Guide
Manual Version: V1.01

Thank you for purchasing our product. If there are any questions,
or requests, please do not hesitate to contact the dealer.
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Disclaimer
The default password is used for your first login. To ensure
account security, please change the password after your first
login. You are recommended to set a strong password (no
less than eight characters).
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the
product described, with its hardware, software, firmware
and documents, is provided on an "as is" basis.
Best effort has been made to verify the integrity and
correctness of the contents in this manual, but no statement,
information, or recommendation in this manual shall
constitute formal guarantee of any kind, expressed or
implied. We shall not be held responsible for any technical or
typographical errors in this manual. The contents of this
manual are subject to change without prior notice. Update
will be added to the new version of this manual.
Use of this manual and product and the subsequent result
shall be entirely on your own responsibility. In no event shall
we be reliable to you for any special, consequential,
incidental, or indirect damages, including, among others,
damages for loss of business profits, business interruption,
or loss of data or documentation, or product malfunction or

information leakage caused by cyber attack, hacking or virus
in connection with the use of this product.
Video and audio surveillance can be regulated by laws that
vary from country to country. Check the law in your local
region before using this product for surveillance purposes.
We shall not be held responsible for any consequences
resulting from illegal operations of the device.
The illustrations in this manual are for reference only and
may vary depending on the version or model. As a result,
some of the examples and functions featured may differ
from those displayed on your monitor.
This manual is a guide for multiple product models and so it
is not intended for any specific product.
Due to uncertainties such as physical environment,
discrepancy may exist between the actual values and
reference values provided in this manual. The ultimate right
to interpretation resides in our company.
Environmental Protection
This product has been designed to comply with the requirements
on environmental protection. For the proper storage, use and
disposal of this product, national laws and regulations must be
observed.

Safety and Compliance Information
Safety Symbols
The symbols in the following table may be found on
installation-related equipment. Be aware of the situations
indicated and take necessary safety precautions during
equipment installation and maintenance.
Symbol
Description
Generic alarm symbol: To suggest a general safety
concern.
ESD protection symbol: To suggest
electrostatic-sensitive equipment.
Electric shock symbol: To suggest a danger of high
voltage.
The symbols in the following table may be found in this manual.
Carefully follow the instructions indicated by the symbols to avoid
hazardous situations and use the product properly.
Symbol
Description
WARNING! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in bodily injury or death.
CAUTION! Indicates a situation which, if not
avoided, could result in damage, data loss or

Symbol
Description
malfunction to product.
NOTE! Indicates useful or supplemental information
about the use of product.
Safety Information
Installation and removal of the unit and its accessories must be
carried out by qualified personnel. Please read all of the safety
instructions below before installation and operation.
Installation
This device is a class A product and may cause radio
interference. Take measures if necessary.
If the product does not work properly, please contact your
dealer. Never attempt to disassemble the camera yourself.
(We shall not assume any responsibility for problems caused
by unauthorized repair or maintenance.)
Make sure the power supply voltage is correct before using
the camera.
Do not drop the camera or subject it to physical shock.
Do not touch sensor modules with fingers. If cleaning is
necessary, use a clean cloth with a bit of ethanol and wipe it

gently. If the camera will not be used for an extended period
of time, put on the lens cap to protect the sensor from dirt.
Do not aim the camera lens at the strong light such as sun or
incandescent lamp. The strong light can cause fatal damage
to the camera.
The sensor may be burned out by a laser beam, so when any
laser equipment is being used, make sure that the surface of
the sensor not be exposed to the laser beam.
While shipping, the camera should be packed in its original
packing.
Do not stare at the optical interface (especially for the laser
model) when the optical module is in operation.
Keep the camera from water and other liquid to prevent fire
and electric shock. Disconnect power before you move the
camera. The camera is powered on when the power cord is
connected to the power source.
Brackets are required for wall mount and pendant mount.
Keep away from vibration sources during mounting. You can
install your camera with a housing to provide the correct
level of protection. Choose a proper bracket and housing
recommended by your dealer.
In the circumstance of strong wind, we recommend you to
use the professional standing pole (the bracket adapter is

not recommended) and big universal joint to ensure the
stability of the camera.
Do not connect the power adapter to the camera after it is
connected to the mains supply. You are not allowed to
remove the power cord from the camera before powering
off the adapter.
Use a proper power adapter or a PoE device. An improper
power adapter may damage your camera.
Ensure that the high level signal of alarm input is not higher
than 5 VDC when connecting to the alarm input interface.
Use the power cable connector delivered with the device.
Make sure the connector is in good condition (clip) and
secured into place. Do not fully stretch the power cord,
otherwise, the connector may be loose or disconnected due
to vibration or shake.
Use the waterproof tapes to protect the end of tail cable,
and keep the tail cable from water.
The Ethernet optical interface and copper interface cannot
work simultaneously. To switch to the copper interface,
power off the camera first, remove the optical module, and
then restart the camera after inserting the cable into the
copper interface. To switch to the optical interface, power
off the camera first, insert the optical module, and then
restart the camera (you do not need to remove the cable

inserted to the Ethernet copper interface, because the
optical port takes precedence in this case).
Maintenance
If there is dust on the lens or the front glass surface, remove
the dust gently using an oil-free brush or a rubber dust
blowing ball.
If there is grease on the lens, remove the grease using an
oil-free cloth gently and then clean the lens in a circular
spiral from the center outward using an oil-free cloth or a
lens cleaning paper dipped with small amount of cleaning
solution. If the grease still cannot be removed, change
another oil-free cloth or lens cleaning paper and clean the
lens gently until it is removed.
If there is grease or a dust stain on the front glass surface,
clean the glass surface gently from the center outward using
anti-static gloves or an oil-free cloth. If the grease or the
stain still cannot be removed, use anti-static gloves or an
oil-free cloth dipped with detergent and clean the glass
surface gently until it is removed.
Do not use organic solvents, such as benzene or ethanol
when cleaning the front glass surface.

Never look at the transmit laser while the power is on.
Never look directly at the fiber ports and the fiber
cable ends when they are powered on.
Use of controls or adjustments to the performance or
procedures other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous laser emissions.
Regulatory Compliance
FCC Part 15
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for 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.
This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
LVD/EMC Directive
This product complies with the European Low Voltage Directive
2006/95/EC and EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.

WEEE Directive–2002/96/EC
The product this manual refers to is covered by the Waste
Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive and must be
disposed of in a responsible manner.

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Contents
1 Appearance Description......................................................... 1
Dimensions and Appearance ................................................... 1
4 Pin Z/F Interface............................................................... 2
Rear View............................................................................ 3
Cable Connection..................................................................... 6
Status Indicator........................................................................ 7
2 Mount Your Camera .............................................................. 8
Mount the SFP Module (Optional)........................................... 8
Mount the Wi-Fi Antenna ........................................................ 9
Insert the SD/Micro SD Card (Optional)................................. 11
Wall Mount (Without Housing).............................................. 12
Install the Camera in a Housing ............................................. 16
Reset the Camera to Default Settings.................................... 19

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3 Set Your Camera over the LAN..............................................19
4 Access Your Camera..............................................................20
System Requirements for Your PC ......................................... 21
Access Your Camera............................................................... 22
Install the ActiveX .................................................................. 23

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1 Appearance Description
The appearance and interfaces may vary with your camera
model. The figures in the manual are for your reference only.
For the actual appearance and interfaces, see the product.
Dimensions and Appearance
1: Dustproof cover for lens interface
2: Lens mounting interface (CS mount)
3: DC-Iris control interface
4: Zoom/focus control interface
(Connect to lens via 4 Pin Z/F connector)
5: Back focus puller
148mm (5.8")
65mm
(2.6")
140mm (5.5")
1
2
3
4
71mm(2.8")
5
6

2
6: Mounting interface (for connecting a bracket)
4 Pin Z/F Interface
No.
Description
No.
Description
1
FOCUS+
2
FOCUS-
3
ZOOM-
4
ZOOM+
For the latest specifications, see the product datasheet.
1
32 4

3
Rear View
Type A
1 2 3 4
5
6
7
8
9
1011
12
131415
16
17
18

4
Type B
1: BNC Output for locally outputting compound video signals
2: Audio input interface
Note:
Please use audio connectors with dual channels.
3: Audio output interface
Note:
Please use audio connectors of dual audio channels.
4: Power connector, 12 VDC or 24 VAC
5: Ethernet optical interface network connection indicator
6: Ethernet copper interface network connection indicator
7: Ethernet copper interface data transmission indicator
20
PWR VIDEO OUT
LINE IN LINE OUT
ACT LINK
100/1000BASE-TX(POE)
RST
LINK/ACT
1 2 G DO+ DO-
ALM IN ALM OUT RS485
D+ D-
ABF
SD
2
AC24V
DC12V
1
1000BASE-X
8
21
18
1 2 3 4
6
7
19
1011131415
17

5
8: Ethernet copper interface, with some models supporting PoE
(conforming to IEEE802.3af)
9: Ethernet optical interface data transmission indicator
10: Grounding terminal
11: RST button
Note:
Press and hold the RST button for about 15 seconds to restore
factory default settings. The RST button only works within ten
minutes after the device is powered on. Some model may not
support this function, please refer to the actual internal structure.
12: SD card slot (with a dustproof cover)
13: RS485 serial port
14: Alarm output
15: Alarm input
16: Antenna interface for connecting the Wi-Fi antenna to receive
wireless signals
17: SFP optical module slot (with a dustproof cover)
18: System status indicator
19: Optical status indicator
Note:
Steady on: Connection established.
Blinking: Data transmitted.
20: Micro SD card slot (dustproof cover not included)
21: ABF button (for adjusting the back focus)
Note:
Fine-tune the back focus to get a clear image.

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Cable Connection
1: Display device
2: Audio input(sound pickup)
3: Audio output(sound box)
4: Power adapter
5: Network
6: Alarm output(alarm indicator)
7: Alarm input device(voice activated switch)
8: RS485 connection(vehicle detector)
PWR VIDEO OUT
LINE IN LINE OUT
ACT LINK
LINK
ACT
10/100BASE-TX(POE)
100BASE-FX
1 2 G DO+ DO-
ALM INALM OUT RS485
D+ D-
RST
SD
ANT
A
B
IP
Network
1
23
4
5
6
7
8