Vip-Vision SLR-B Series User manual

Version: VIPSLRB-Q219.1
Solar IP CCTV Surveillance
SLR-B Series Quick Install Guide

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1x 120W or 180W Solar Panel Assembly
(w/ remote control device)
1x 4.0MP Mini PTZ Dome Camera
(default, camera may vary)
1x Surveillance Camera
Mount Assembly
Pre-installed 128GB MicroSD
Card in Surveillance Camera
(default, card size may vary)
Ubiquiti 5.8GHz 120° Wireless
Bridge (1x Access Point, 1x
Station)
(WiFi system only)
Huawei 4G Modem Router with
WiFi
(4G system only)
Pole, base plate & SIM card not included.
Required Install Tools: T40 torx key for junction box (included), 4mm & 10mm Allen keys for solar
panel (not included), 8mm drill bit & battery drill, at head screwdriver. Laptop with RJ45 network
interface strongly recommended for camera setup.
1. Pre-Install Information
1.1 Included Components
Thank you for purchasing a SLR-B Series Solar Surveillance System.
This install guide covers basic setup, installation and use of your surveillance system.
For more information and warranty details, please visit:
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Professional Series 4.0MP 4x Zoom Mini PTZ Dome
Note: Camera has been preinstalled with the supplied 128GB microSD card and has been precongured
to record 4.0MP (2592 x 1520) at 25fps.
The username and password details for the camera can be found on the conguration sheet inside
the junction box. The default username is admin.
To prevent unauthorised access, we reccomend you change the admin password before completing
installation.
Default Camera Conguration
Main Stream
Stream Type General
Encode Type H.265
Resolution 4.0MP (2592 x 1520)
FPS 25
Encoding Method Variable Bit Rate
Quality 6 (Best)
Ref Stream 1536-8192Kbps
I Frame Interval 50
Watermark Yes
Sub Stream
Stream Type General
Encode Type H.265
Resolution D1 (704 x 576)
FPS 10
Encoding Method Constant Bit Rate
Bit Stream 512Kbps
Ref Stream 139-768Kbps
I Interval 20
SVC 1 (off)
1.2 Camera Information

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120W/180W Solar Panel with Motion-Sensing Street Light
Solar Panel Specications
SLR-B120 SLR-B180
Panel Type 120W monocrystalline silicon panel 180W monocrystalline silicon panel
Battery 12.8V/500Wh Lithium Iron Phosphate
(LiFePO4) w/ Low Voltage Cutoff
25.6V/500Wh Lithium Iron Phosphate
(LiFePO4) w/ Low Voltage Cutoff
Panel Tilt Adjust -60° ~ 60° with angle compass
Ingress Protection IP65
Wind Tolerance Up to 65m/s
Dimensions (Panel) 1321 x 525 x 161mm 1496 x 685 x 161mm
Diameter (Spigot) Ø50 ~ 60mm
This solar panel system is tted with undervoltage protection, which disconnects the load at
approximately 10V (SLR-B120) or 20V (SLR-B180). If you are not receiving any voltage on the output
wires, place the panel in direct sunlight for a minimum of one hour and re-test.
The output will be reconnected automatically when battery voltage reaches approximately 11.5V
(SLR-B120) or 23.0V (SLR-B180). For more information on panel conguration, refer to Section 4.
This product must be installed in direct sunlight. Shade will negatively impact performance.
This solar panel includes a motion-activated LED light. For more information, refer to Section 4.
1.3 Solar Panel Information

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Solar Panel Dimensions
1.3 Solar Panel Information (continued)
SLR-B120
SLR-B180

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Solar Panel Assembly Diagram
Lamp Arm
Optional Bird Spikes
1.3 Solar Panel Information (continued)
Accessories
# Component
1Solar panel
2LED light
3Microwave sensor
4Lamp arm
5Bird spikes
6Screws
7Safety rope
8T40 Torx

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1. Drill an 8mm hole in the pole
(minimum 15cm down from the
top of the pole) on the same side
that the camera will be mounted.
This is for the solar panel power
cable to run through. The position
of the hole will vary depending
on what position on the pole the
camera is to be mounted.
2. Feed the gure-eight power cable
connected to your solar panel
through the hole created above
3. Lift the solar panel to the top of the
pole, feeding the any loose cable
down the pole. Slide the solar panel
mounting bracket over the spigot.
4. Align the panel in a north-south
orientation, with the LED light end
of the panel pointing south.
5. Tightly fasten the included security
screws to the bracket (Fig. 2.1b)
8mm
Fig. 2.1a
Solar panel power cable drill location
Fig. 2.1b
Installed grub screws
Caution: Solar panel must be placed so it is in direct sunlight all day - Any shading will
greatly reduce the solar panel’s performance.
For poles greater than 4m in height, tapered poles are preferable for camera stability and pole
strength - Contact VIP Vision if you require further information.
2. Installation
2.1 Mounting the Solar Panel to the Pole

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To ensure your solar panel absorbs as much light as possible, it’s important to adjust the solar panel
angle to match your region. (refer to table below).
For Australia and all locations in the southern hemisphere, the lower edge of the solar panel must
point north. Locations in the northern hemisphere must have the power edge of the panel pointing
south.
The angle of tilt is determined by the installation location and is calculated as installation latitude + 15°
IMPORTANT: Failure to direct the panel correctly will cause system failure through insufcient power
Ideal panel angles (H°) by Australian city
Sydney Melbourne Canberra Perth Brisbane Hobart Adelaide Darwin
49° 53° 50° 47° 42.5° 58° 50° 27.5°
1. Use a at head screwdriver to remove the bracket cover (Fig. 2.2a).
2. Once the cover is removed, use the supplied T40 torx loosen the panel adjustment screw and tilt the
panel to the required angle with the LED light at the high side. (Fig. 2.2b).
3. Tighten the bolt after adjusting the angle to secure the solar panel in place.
4. Replace the cover.
How to adjust tilt angle:
2.2 Adjusting the Solar Panel Angle
For example, Sydney has a latitude of 34°, therefore the solar panel should be tilted directly north with
an angle of 34 + 15 = 49°.
If you are uncertain the of your area, Google makes it easy to nd the latitude for any location: For
example, searching for “latitude Newcastle NSW Australia” will return 32.9283° S, 151.7817° E. The
latitude is the rst number shown (32.9283) which rounds up to 33°.
Tilt Angle
North

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2.2 Adjusting the Solar Panel Angle (continued)
A
B
CDE
Included
Band Clamps
F
# Part
A Camera
B Camera Adapter
C Right Angle Bracket
DJunction Box
E Pole Mount Bracket
F Pole
The camera, camera adapter, right angle bracket and junction box are supplied
preassembled (A, B, C & D).
• Mount the pole mount bracket to the pole rst.
• After the pole mount is installed, mount the junction box to the pole mount.
• Open the junction box and tighten the screws inside to securely fasten it
to the pole mount.
2.3 Mounting the Camera to the Pole
Fig. 2.2a
Solar panel angle
screw cover
Fig. 2.2b
Solar panel angle
adjustment screw

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1. Mount the pole mount bracket onto the pole using 3 included band clamps (Fig. 2.3b).
Note: There are two sets of included band clamps, 65-89mm and 80-150mm covering poles sizes from approximately
55-135mm in diameter - please choose the most appropriate clamps for your pole.
Fig. 2.3a
Mounted pole bracket (front)
Fig. 2.3b
Mounted pole bracket (back)
2.3 Mounting the Camera to the Pole (continued)

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Fig. 2.3c
Junction box interior (no 4G router)
2. Open the junction box (Fig. 2.3c).
Note: This image shows the inside of the junction box as seen with the WiFi kit. The 4G kit will also
have the 4G router pre-installed inside the junction box.
2.3 Mounting the Camera to the Pole (continued)

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4. Run the power cable coming from the solar panel through one of the cable holes of the junction
box.
5. Carefully connect the solar panel power cable to the terminal block, with the red wire connecting
to + and the black wire connecting to -. (Fig. 2.3f)
Fig. 2.3f
Solar battery cables connected to terminal block
Fig. 2.3e
Terminal block
Caution: Do not allow the negative and positive power supply wires from the solar panel
to touch (short circuit) - this will cause the lithium battery to enter protection mode and output
voltage will drop to 0V.
The only way to recover from this is to disconnect and then reconnect the battery inside the panel
- Please contact VIP Vision™ for further details.
When running cables, insulation should be removed from each end and cut carefully, ensuring
each end does not touch the other.
2.3 Mounting the Camera to the Pole (continued)
The supplied 4G router / Access point and camera are 12-VOLT DEVICES
When using the SLR-B180 system, please ensure power is connected via the provided
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1. SOLAR SIDE - Connect the DC jack to the terminal block, then conect this to the included DC splitter cable.
If using the SLR-B180, ensure you connect these via the supplied step-down converter.
2. SOLAR SIDE - Connect one plug from the DC splitter cable to the camera power connector and the other
to the supplied passive PoE injector cable supplied.
3. SOLAR SIDE - Connect the Ethernet socket of the passive PoE injector cable to the supplied network patch
cable and connect this to the Ethernet port of the the wireless bridge (station)
4. BUILDING SIDE - Run a CAT6 cable from the wireless bridge mounting point to the location of the router,
switch or NVR and terminate it with RJ45 plugs.
5. BUILDING SIDE - Connect and power the building-side wireless bridge using the included PoE injector.
Run a network patch cable from the LAN side of the injector to your router, switch or NVR.
6. Using a laptop or via the NVR, scan for the camera and change its IP address details to match those of
your network. Please refer to the supplied programming sheet for the IP address, username and password
precongured on your camera.
7. The camera should now be accessible via the web interface and can be added to SmartPSS or your NVR
for viewing. If connected via a router for internet access, you should now also be able to add the camera
to a smartphone for remote viewing.
Please refer to the next page for a WiFi system map example and follow this during the steps below.
This section covers how to set up the Wireless Network Bridge for your Solar Camera Kit.
The included wireless devices have been precongured as a bridged pair - Once devices are mounted and powered,
they will function transparently, as if a CAT6 network cable was linking the solar camera to your network. For point-to-
point applications it does not matter which device is connected at the camera or at the building.
These wireless bridges are line-of-sight devices - You MUST be able to see from the wireless bridge mounting point on
the building to the mounting point on the camera pole without obstruction.
Note: The steps below assume you have followed the instuctions supplied with the wireless bridge and have already
mounted the wireles bridge devices, one to your mains-powered building and the other to your solar-powered camera
pole.
3. Connections
3.1 Connect using WiFi [SLR-B120/180-4W]

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Fig. 3.1a
Example WiFi Setup
NVR (optional)
Router (optional)
Internet
Network Switch
Ethernet
Power
WiFi
Wireless Bridge
(Station)
Camera
Solar Panel
Wireless Bridge
(AP)
Included 24V PoE
Injector
240VAC
Power
3.1 Connect using WiFi [SLR-B120/180-4W] (continued)

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1. Insert an active SIM card into the SIM slot.
2. Connect a DC jack from the terminal block to the 4G router.
3. Connect the other DC jack from the terminal block to the camera.
4. (Optional) Connect an antenna to the 4G router to improve signal strength (not included).
NOTE: 4G setup requires an active SIM card (not included).
For more information on how to congure the 4G router, refer to the 4G router manual (included).
The supplied 4G router is a 12V DEVICE - When using the SLR-B180 system, please ensure power
is connected using the provided step-down converter.
Camera connected
via Ethernet cable
12VDC power
Antenna (optional)
SIM card slot
Fig. 3.2a
4G router overview
3.2 Connect using 4G [SLR-B120/180-4G]

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3.2 Connect using 4G [SLR-B120/180-4G] (continued)
Camera & 4G router
connected via RJ45
4G router powered via
terminal block
Battery/terminal block
connection
Camera powered via
terminal block
Fig. 3.2b
Connection overview
NOTE: The supplied 4G router and PTZ cameras are 12-VOLT DEVICES - When using
the SLR-B180 system, please ensure power is connected using the provided step-down
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1. Install the free app from the App Store for iOS (iDMSS Plus) or Play Store for Android (gDMSS Plus).
2. Open the iDMSS Plus/gDMSS Plus app you have installed on your device and select “Camera”
3. Select Menu, then select “Device Manager”. (Fig. 3.2c)
4. Press the “Add” button and tap “OK” when prompted.
5. Select “Wired device”
6. Select “P2P” & enter a name for the camera. This
name is for reference only and can be set to anything.
7. Enter the serial number of the camera into the
“SN:” text box, OR select the image of the QR code
(pictured) and use your phone to scan the QR code
included with the kit. Make sure the app is permitted
to access your phone’s camera.
8. Enter the default username admin and password (refer to conguration sheet inside junction box). For extra
security, be sure to change these details before completing installation.
9. In Live Preview, you can choose between using Main or Extra stream. (Fig. 3.2e) Main displays a higher
quality stream but uses up more data and has a slower connection, while Extra consumes less data and
bandwidth but has lower image quality.
10. When using Playback, ensure that Live Preview is set to Main. If set to Extra, the screen will be black. This is
because the camera has been preset to only record the Main stream to the microSD card (you can change
this setting).
11. Select “Start Live Preview”. If the details were entered correctly, your phone should connect to your recorder
and you will see the live camera display.
For more information on how to congure the camera, refer to the camera’s Quick Start Guide.
Internet access is reuiqred for remote access setup.
QR code remote access setup (4G)
Fig. 3.2d
Camera details
Fig. 3.2e
Live Preview stream
selection
Fig. 3.2c
Main Menu
3.2 Connect using 4G [SLR-B120/180-4G] (continued)

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Close the junction box and securely fasten the 4 attached bolts (Fig. 3.3a).
Fig. 3.3a
Complete solar surveillance system
3.3 Finish Camera Installation

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4. Solar Panel, Sensor & Light Conguration
4.1 Solar Sensor Light Introduction
Fig. 4.1a
Solar panel remote
control & LCD
Remote Control Button Functions
Power Press to power on. Press and hold for 2 seconds, then
release to power off the remote control.
Scroll Up Press to scroll up.
Scroll Down Press to scroll down.
Controller
On Press and hold to enable the LED light control.
Controller
Off Press and hold to disable the LED light control.
Enter Press to select item or conrm changes.
Back Press to select item or conrm changes.
Transmit Press to transmit parameters to the control board.
Test Press to test the LED light.
All conguration of the solar panel & LED street light is performed with the included infrared remote. The remote
interacts with the panel’s infrared receiver to control settings, this is the dark circle on the underside of the panel. Any
modication to settings is best performed at night as infrared interference during the day may reduce remote range.
The remote control allows you to adjust solar panel, battery & sensor settings and then transmit them to apply all
congurations the solar system. See initial menu options and button functions below:
This section covers how to set up the motion-activated 50W (SLR-B120) or 60W (SLR-B180) LED light on the solar
panel. Our example will show you how to congure your solar panel & light with the remote control, showing you how
to congure the light to activate after motion is detected at night.
Note: Modication to the LED light and sensor will increase power consumption and reduce battery power
available for the system.
Incorrectly editing settings can permanently damage the solar panel, battery and/or LED light. Only edit
power settings exactly as outlined in this guide. Please contact VIP Vision for more information.
Startup Menu Options
SystemInfo Diagnostic menu to check performance of solar system including uptime, battery & panel statistics.
Alert Not applicable.
SysCong Conguration interface where new settings are set & transmitted to the solar system.
Local Language and device name settings. (Recommended: Do not change from defaults)

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4.2 Default Light Settings & Period Settings
Name Remote Title Description Settings Default Settings
Battery Type Bat Type Type of battery installed in the solar panel Li_Po / Lead_acid
SLR-B Series must use Li_Po for
LiFePO4 battery, DO NOT change
this parameter
Boost Charge BoostCharge
Battery overcharge voltage. To protect the battery
from overcharging, the battery stops charging when it
is above this voltage.
10.80V ~ 32.80V
SLR-B120: 14.4V SLR-B180: 28.8V
Warning: Changing this setting
may damage the solar system.
Voltage Low Voltage Low Battery cut-off voltage. When the battery voltage falls
below this value, output will be disabled. 8.10V ~ 24.00V
SLR-B120: 10.5V SLR-B180: 21.0V
Warning: Changing this setting
may damage the solar system.
Recover
Voltage Recover Vol
Minimum voltage for the battery to start. Battery
output is enabled or resumed from cut-off when
battery voltage is above this value.
9.00V ~ 25.00V
SLR-B120: 12.0V SLR-B180: 24.0V
Warning: Changing this setting
may damage the solar system.
Power Saving PowerSaving When turned on, the battery will adjust power output
automatically to save energy. On / Off All Models: Off
Turn-On
Photovoltaic
Voltage
TurnOnPVVol
The solar panel acts as an ambient light sensor. Once
the solar panel voltage drops below the ‘Turn-on PV
Voltage’, the light turns on.
4.0V ~ 12.0V All Models: 5.0V
Output Current Output Cur Set the constant current output level. 150mA ~ 4000mA All Models: 300mA
Drive Mode DriveMode
Time Control: Set up to 5 periods of up to 9 hours
each, controls light activation. Time intervals begin after
TurnOnPVVol threshold is reached i.e: the sun has set.
Light brightness in each period is set by Light Ratio.
Move Sensor: Adds motion detection on top of 5 time
periods. The light abides by Time Control, but dims
to Idle Ratio and brightens to Light Ratio based on
movement detection.
Time Ctrl / Move
Sensor
All Models:
First Period: 2 Hours
Second Period: 3 Hours
Third Period: 7 Hours
Fourth & Fifth Periods: Not Set
Light Delay LightDelay
Countdown timer after last detection motion where
light output stays at Light Ratio setting before
switching to Idle Ratio setting.
0s ~ 120s All Models: 30 seconds.
First, Second, Third,
Fourth, Fifth Time
User-programmable light on/off schedule. Maximum 9
hours for each setting. 0.00hrs ~ 9.00hrs Sets time periods, see Drive Mode
for default settings.
Light Ratio LightRatio Set light output (%) for Time Control or when
movement is detected in Move Sensor mode. 0% ~ 100%
All Models:
First Period: 100%
Second Period: 60%
Third Period: 30%
Fourth & Fifth Periods: Not Set
Idle Ratio Idle Ratio Set light output (%) in Move Sensor mode after last
detected movement and after Light Delay elapses. 0% ~ 100%
All Models:
First Period: 30%
Second Period: 20%
Third Period: 10%
Fourth & Fifth Periods: Not Set
Morning Light MorningLight
Overrides TurnOnPVVol, making the light stay on
during the day, as per the Drive Mode Time Control
parameters.
On / Off All Models: Off
Each SLR-B Series Solar Light has default factory settings for light conguration and battery conguration. Below are
the functions of each setting in the SysCong menu and the solar system default settings . Before adjusting solar panel
and light settings, familiarise yourself with the setting denitions below.
Note: Modication to the LED light and sensor will increase power consumption and reduce battery power
available for the system.
Incorrectly editing settings can permanently damage the solar panel, battery and/or LED light. Only edit
power settings exactly as outlined in this guide. Please contact VIP Vision for more information.