Vivotek IP8172 User manual

Quick Installation Guide
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VIVOTEK INC.
6F, No.192, Lien-Cheng Rd., Chung-Ho, New Taipei City, 235, Taiwan, R.O.C.
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VIVOTEK USA, INC.
2050 Ringwood Avenue, San Jose, CA 95131
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5MP • Full HD • Focus Assist
All specications are subject to change without notice.
Copyright 2012 VIVOTEK INC. All rights reserved.
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P/N:625018400G Rev. 1.0
IP8172/72P Fixed
Network Camera

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Keep the Network Camera away
from water. If the Network Camera
becomes wet, power off immediately.
Refer to your user's manual for the
operating temperature.
Power off the Network Camera as
soon as smoke or unusual odors are
detected.
Do not place the Network Camera
around heat sources, such as a
television or oven.
Keep the Network Camera away from
direct sunlight.
Do not place the Network Camera in
high humidity environments.
Warning Before Installation
Do not place the Network Camera on
unsteady surfaces.
Do not touch the Network Camera
during a lightning storm.
Do not disassemble the Network
Camera.
Do not drop the Network Camera.
Do not insert sharp or tiny objects
into the Network Camera.
Do not install a P-Iris lens to the IP8172.
Nor should you install a DC-Iris lens
to the IP8172P. The voltages supplied
to DC- and P-Iris lens modules are
different.
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1Package Contents
IP8172/72P CS-mount Lens
Camera Stand
Quick Installation Guide
Warranty Card
Software CD
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L-type Hex Key Wrench

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2Physical Description
Power Cord Socket
Ethernet 10/100
RJ45 Socket
Recessed Reset
Button
General I/O Terminal
Block
Audio Out
External/Internal
MIC Switch
Microphone In
Front Panel
Rear Panel
Lens
Focus Controller
Zoom Controller
Built-in Microphone
Light Sensor
Status LED
SD/SDHC Card Slot
Lens
BNC Video Out
NTSC/PAL Switch
DC
DC-iris Control Cable Socket (IP8172)
P-iris Control Cable Socket (IP8172P)
Focus Assist Button

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1. Mount the lens by turning it clockwise onto the camera mount until it stops. If
necessary, turn the lens counterclockwise slowly until the at side of the lens
module aligns with the top side of the camera. If not properly aligned, the hood
petal on the lens module may block the corners of image.
2. Connect the DC-iris control cable to the socket. (IP8172)
Connect the P-iris control cable to the socket. (IP8172P)
3Mounting the Lens to the Camera
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General Connection (without PoE)
1. If you have external devices such as sensors and alarms, connect them to the
general I/O terminal block.
2. Connect the camera to a switch via Ethernet cable.
3. Connect the power cable from the Network Camera to a power outlet.
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4Network Deployment
Ethernet Switch
1: Power +12V
2: Digital output
3: Digital input
4: Ground
5: AC 24V
6: AC 24V
7: RS485+
8: RS485-
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
When using a PoE-enabled switch
The Network Camera is PoE-compliant, allowing transmission of power and data via
a single Ethernet cable. Follow the below illustration to connect the Network Camera
to a PoE-enabled switch via Ethernet cable.
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PoE Switch

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5Assigning an IP Address
1. Install "Installation Wizard 2" from the Software Utility directory on the software CD.
2. The program will conduct an analysis of your network environment. After your network
is analyzed, please click on the "Next" button to continue the program.
3. The program will search for VIVOTEK Video Receivers, Video Servers, and Network
Cameras on the same LAN.
4. After a brief search, the main installer window will pop up. Double-click on the MAC
address that matches the one printed on the camera label or the S/N number on the
package box label to open a browser management session with the Network Camera.
When using a non-PoE switch
Use a PoE power injector (optional) to connect between the Network Camera and a
non-PoE switch.
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Non-PoE Switch
PoE Power Injector
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For further setup, please refer to the user’s manual on the software CD.
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1. A browser session with the Network Camera should prompt as shown below.
2. You should be able to see live video from your camera. You may also install the
32-channel recording software from the software CD in a deployment consisting of
multiple cameras. For its installation details, please refer to its related documents.
3. Unscrew the zoom controller to adjust the zoom factor. Upon completion, tighten the
zoom controller.
4. Unscrew the focus controller to adjust the focus range. Upon completion, tighten the
focus controller.
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Fine-tune the CS-Mount
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The following applies only when you have troubles getting sharp images with particular
lens:
1. Detach the CS-mount lens from the camera body.
2. Use the supplied L-type hex key wrench to loosen the lens retention screw. When
done, the CS-mount adapter ring becomes rotatable.
3.UsearemovaltooltoturntheCS-mountadapterring;ne-tunethefocallength
between the sensor and the lens.
4.Whennished,tightenthelensretentionscrewtosecuretheCS-mountadapterring.
5. Attach the CS-mount lens back to the camera body.
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Lens retention screw
CS-mount adapter ring

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WhenchoosingthelensforyourIP8172/72P,pleasenoticethespecicationsasbelow.
1. Flange back length [distance A-B (CMOS sensor)] must be longer than 12.5mm. If
theangebacklengthistooshort,thebottomofscrewmountmayhittheIRCut
Filter, or result in out of focus when adjusting the focus controller.
2. The screw mount (distance A-C) must be shorter than 5.2mm; in case that the bottom
of screw mount may hit the IR Cut Filter.
3. The distance between the edge of lens (D) and front panel (E) must be longer than
0.5mm; or, it may hit the front panel when adjusting the focus controller, or result in
out of focus.
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D (lens edge)
E (front panel)
IR Cut
Filter
A C
NOTE: