UNIVIEW IPC640 Series User manual

Outdoor Network PTZ Dome Cameras
Quick Guide
Manual Version: V1.00

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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 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.)
Avoid squashing, shaking, or damping the camera during transport,
storage, and mounting. Keep away from vibration sources during
mounting.
Mount the camera outdoors, and protect camera connectors with
effective waterproof, moisture-proof, and dust-proof solutions.
Screws at connectors must be tightened to entirely seal the camera.
For lightning protection, you may mount the lightning arrester.
When mounting the camera, fasten the tail cable unit and the
adapter, after properly securing the adapter and the bracket in
place, otherwise, the tail cable could be damaged or water could
intrude into the camera.
Do not straightly look into output interfaces of components with
light sources, such as the fiber pin section, optical module, and
optical splitter.
Verify that the length of the cable between the power adapter and
the camera does not exceed 1.5 m. If the power cable is longer
than 1.5 m, the voltage of the camera is lowered, causing the
camera to work improperly. If it is required to lengthen the power
cable, lengthen the cable between the power adapter and the
mains.
Disconnect power before moving the camera. Once the cable is
connected to the mains, the camera will be powered.
Do not hold the tail cable by hand for weight bearing. Otherwise,
the cable connector of the camera could be loosened.
Do not cut the tail cable. A bare tail cable may easily cause a short
circuit, resulting in abnormality of or damage to the camera.

Use the waterproof tapes to protect the end of tail cable, and keep
the tail cable from water.
When connecting to an external interface, use an existing
connection terminal, and ensure that the cable terminal (latch or
clamp) is in good condition and properly fastened. Ensure that the
cable is not tense during mounting, with a proper margin reserved
to avoid poor port contact or loosening caused by shock or shake.
Make sure the power supply voltage is correct before using the
camera.
To keep the dome clean, do not remove the protective film on the
outer layer of the housing during mounting. After finishing the
mounting, remove the film before you power on the camera.
As is often the case in the industry, dome housings tend to carry
static electricity. To avoid dust absorption caused by static
electricity, it is recommended to clean the dome housing with
antistatic gloves after removing the protective film.
Power off the camera before cleaning the housing, wipe the
internal and outside surfaces using soft dry cloth. Do not use liquid
or aerosol cleaners.
Avoid letting the lens focus on bright-light objects, especially the
sun or other bright-light sources. Otherwise, the imaging sensor of
the camera may be completely broken.
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.
Maintenance
If there is dust on the front glass surface, remove the dust gently
using an oil-free brush or a rubber dust blowing ball.
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.
WARNING!
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
Cable Connection..........................................................................................2
Local Storage Function..................................................................................4
2 Mount Your Camera .............................................................................. 4
Preparations..................................................................................................5
Check Before Mount.............................................................................5
Cable Requirements .............................................................................6
Process Map .......................................................................................10
Hardware Installation .................................................................................11
Insert the SD Card (Optional)..............................................................11
Mount the SFP Optical Module (For Certain Models) ........................14
Wall Mount.........................................................................................15
Pendant Mount...................................................................................23
Corner Mount .....................................................................................28
Standing Pole Mount ..........................................................................30
Pole Mount .........................................................................................34
Start the Camera.................................................................................36
Reset the Camera to Default Settings.................................................36
Waterproof Measures.................................................................................37
Waterproof Components for an RJ45 Plug.........................................37
Waterproof Tail Cable.........................................................................39
3 Set Your Camera over the LAN ............................................................. 41
4 Access Your Camera............................................................................. 42
System Requirements for Your PC ..............................................................42
Access Your Camera....................................................................................43

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Install the ActiveX .......................................................................................43
Adjust the Display .......................................................................................44

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1 Appearance Description
Dimensions and Appearance
The appearance of different cameras may vary, depending on your
camera model. The figures in the manual are for your reference only. For
the actual appearance, see the camera.
Figure 1-1 Front View of a Standard PTZ Dome Camera
Figure 1-2 Front View of an All-Weather PTZ Dome
22mm
(0.9”)
G1 ½ thread
298mm (11.7”)
156mm(6.1”)
218mm(8.6”)
38.5m
m(1.5”)
G1 ½ thread
22mm
(0.9”)
38.5mm
(1.5”)
350mm(13.8”)
218mm(8.6”)

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Figure 1-3 Front View of an Infrared/Laser PTZ Dome
Cable Connection
All cables are tagged to indicate their functions. This section uses one
model as an example. Connect cables by referring to Table 1-1.
NOTE!
Certain models support optical interface (SFP module) and FC fiber
connector (fiber optical adapter included).
The dome camera is delivered without the SFP optical module
installed. For the details about mounting the optical module, see
Mount the SFP Optical Module (For Certain Models).
Please disconnect the power before mounting. You can connect the
camera to the network through the optical interface or the copper
interface after mounting and switch two interfaces without
disconnecting the power. The two interfaces cannot be used at the
same time.
For the detailed information about the specifications, see the
datasheet.
38.5mm
(1.5”)
22mm
(0.9”)
G1 ½ thread
218mm(8.6”)
350mm(13.8”)

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Figure 1-4 Cable Connection
Table 1-1 Description about Interfaces of Full Tail Cable
No.
Interface
Function
VIDEO
OUT
Video output interface. Connect to analog devices
such as monitors for video display.
AUDIO
IN
Audio input interface. Input audio signals or
performs intercom.
Note:
This interface can be used in either audio input or
intercom.
ALARM
IN
Alarm input interface. Input alarm signals.
Power
interface
Connect the power adaptor.
Ethernet
optical
interface
100M/1000M Base-FX adaptive SFP optical module.
Connect to the optical interface network.
AUDIO
OUT
Output audio signals.
Ethernet
copper
interface
Connect to the network.
RS485
Interact and control an external device. For
example, it can control a third-party device.
Display
device
Audio input
(Sound pickup)
Alarm input (Voice
activated switch)
Power adapter
Network access
device connected
through optical
interface
Audio output
(Outdoor
sound box) Network access
device connected
through copper
interface
Third-party device
connected through
RS485 interface
Alarm output
(Alarm indicator)
Ground
1
2
345678
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

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No.
Interface
Function
ALARM
OUT
Output alarm signals.
Local Storage Function
NOTE!
The camera supports one SD card for local storage. Please choose a
proper SD card. For details about recommended SD card
specifications, contact your dealer.
To use the local storage function, remove the housing first, and then
insert the SD card into the slot. For the detailed operations, see
Insert the SD Card (Optional).
To use the local storage function, format the SD card before use. You can
do the format job in the software interface.
With the SD card installed, the local storage function automatically starts
in about 15 seconds after the central storage fails.
Data stored in the SD card will be overwritten when the SD card is full.
Therefore, you need to export the data in time, or use video upload
function to backup video. The backup process is controlled by the
backup server managed by the central server. Backup video can be
played on the web interface of the central server.
2 Mount Your Camera
This chapter takes the procedure for mounting a standard PTZ dome as
an example. The mounting procedures for other models are similar so
the specific differences are described in this manual.
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Preparations
Check Before Mount
Figure 2-1 Check camera components.
Compared with the standard PTZ dome, the all-weather, infrared, and
laser PTZ domes have different camera designs and no housing. However,
other components are the same.
Verify the bearing capacity of the mounted position.
Verify that the mounted position meets the bearing requirements.
Otherwise, it is recommended to reinforce the mounted position for the
camera weight. For more information, see the product datasheet.
Verify the lightning protection and grounding requirements.
Select proper lightning protection devices for the power supply,
audio and video interfaces, and RS485 interfaces.
Refer to Table 2-2 to ground the terminal properly.
Bracket adapter
Tail cable unit
Top sun shield
Tail cable
Safety rope
Camera
Dome housing

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Cable Requirements
Network cable
10/100 Mbps Ethernet CAT5 UTP cables are applicable to the
ANSI/EIA/TIA-568A/B and ISO/D.
Eight wires in the network cable need to be inserted in parallel into the
top of the cable connector. The cable connector needs to be crimped in
position. When the cable connector is in position, ensure that the metal
pieces of the cable connector are parallel to each other and the clamp of
the cable connector is intact.
Optical fiber
The optical module in the camera should match that of the third-party
device (such as a switch), in terms of fiber mode and emission/receiver
wavelength. Ensure the transmission distance of the optical module is
greater than the distance actually required.
NOTE!
For a dome camera with optical module, it should be connected to the
single mode optical fiber instead of multimode optical fiber.
Ensure that the following requirements are satisfied when connecting
two devices using an optical fiber:
When an SFP optical module is connected, the curvature of the
optical fiber should be greater than 90 degrees.

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When mounting the tail cable unit, ensure that the optical fiber is
not clamped by the camera. Otherwise, the optical fiber could be
damaged.
Do not bend the optical fiber excessively during mounting. If the
optical fiber is too long, coil the optical fiber. Ensure that the coil
diameter is greater than 60 mm and the curvature is greater than
90 degrees.

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Select a high-quality fiber connector. If a non-standard fiber
connector without chamfering is used, internal ceramic sleeves
such as the optical module, flange, or optical splitter could be
damaged.
Ensure that the fiber connector is in good condition, the latch is not
disrupted and keeps elasticity, and the connection to the peer end
is normal.
Before connecting an optical fiber, check that there is no obvious
surface defect such as stain, scratch, dent, or pit. If the fiber
connector, flange, or optical module is dirty, clean it with alcohol
and clean cotton (or a clean cotton rod).
When using an optical fiber to connect the camera, if a flange is
required for connecting the fiber connector, determine the model
of the flange according to the type of the fiber connector on the
peer device first, or perform cascading by directly using an optical
splitter.
When using a fiber connector to interconnect with a flange, aim
the fiber connector at the slot of the flange so as to ensure proper
interconnection.

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Power cable
NOTE!
Data listed in Table 2-1 is applicable to copper cables that use 24 VAC
/24 VDC power supply. The item Core Diameter indicates the conductor
diameter.
Table 2-1 Power Loss on the Cable for Different Lengths and Different
Core Diameters
Core Diameter
(Unit: mm)
Distance
(Unit: m)
Power (Unit: W)
0.80
1.00
1.25
2.00
30
28
45
72
183
40
21
34
54
137
50
17
27
43
110
60
-
22
36
91
70
-
19
31
78
80
-
-
27
68

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Core Diameter
(Unit: mm)
Distance
(Unit: m)
Power (Unit: W)
0.80
1.00
1.25
2.00
90
-
-
24
61
100
-
-
21
55
Table 2-2 Phoenix Terminal for the Power Cable
Power Supply
Cable Color
24 VAC 3A
24 VDC 2.5A
+ / –: The anode and the cathode are not distinguished
for the red and black cables.
GND: yellow-green, used to ground the camera.
Note:
Ensure that the terminal is connected to a reliable
grounding point.
Process Map
Make sure the camera is disconnected from the power during
installation.
NOTE!
Accessories such as the wall mount bracket and the pendant mount
bracket may be necessary during mounting. For supported models,
refer to the recommended list provided by your dealer.
The wall bearing capacity and the bracket length must satisfy
mounting requirements. Select a proper mount mode according to
the actual situations.
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