PPIC90000 / PPIC90010 / PPIC90200 / PPIC90520 Instruction manual Important notes and FAQs about this product and other products can be found on the webpage https://.akku-cam.abus.com Version 1.3 Original operating instructions in English language.
English inauguration Dear customer, dear customer, Thank you for purchasing this product. ABUS Security Center hereby declares that the base station and camera PPIC90000, PPIC90010, PPIC90200, PPIC90520 comply with RED Directive 2014/53/EU. The devices also meet the requirements of the following EU Directives: EMC Directive 2014/30/EU and RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU. The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at the following Internet addresses: www.abus.com/product/PPIC90000 www.abus.
English table of contents 1. Scope of delivery ............................................................................................................................... 5 2. Hardware description ........................................................................................................................ 6 2.1. Wi-Fi Battery Cam ........................................................................................................................ 6 2.2. Mounting............................
English 5. Firmware update .............................................................................................................................. 40 5.1. Update via server ....................................................................................................................... 40 5.2. Manual update ........................................................................................................................... 40 5.3. Current firmware version .................................
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English 2. Hardware description 2.1. Wi-Fi Battery Cam Front view 1 Light sensor 2 Internal antenna* 3 Lens 4 Microphone 5 PIR Sensor (Passive Infrared Sensor) 6 White light LED (lights up blue during the pairing process) 7 Loudspeakers * Radio frequency: 2.4Ghz (802.11 b/g/n) Max. Transmitting power: 20dBm * Radio frequency: 2.4Ghz (802.11 b/g/n) Max.
English Rear view 8 Pairing button Press 1x shortly to turn on the camera, Press 3x shortly, the camera is ready for pairing, Press and hold the button for at least 5 seconds to turn off the camera. 9 Status LED Flashes during charging. When fully charged and in cable operation, it shines red permanently. During a recording or a live view, the LED lights up permanently.
English 2.2. Mounting 1 Fixing ring 2 Cover 3 Ball joint 4 Rubber 5 Back panel 2.3. base station 1 MicroSD card slot (max. 128 GB) 2 Pairing button Press the Pairing button for approx. 3 seconds until the LED lights up red. 3 Reset button Press and hold the reset button for approx. 5 seconds until the status LED flashes red.
English 3. Assembly / Installation ATTENTION! The camera must be disconnected from the mains voltage during installation. 3.1. Installing the Camera Without a Wall Mount You have the option of placing the camera on a flat surface, such as a shelf or cupboard. There should be no large objects between the camera and the base station as these may affect the transmission between the devices.
English Now screw the fixing ring and the camera onto the bracket. Now you can align the camera using your smartphone. Once the desired viewing angle is reached, screw the cover on tightly. Watch your step! Place the camera under a canopy or similar to avoid direct sunlight. The camera should not be placed directly at a light source or the sun. 3.3.
English Installation height Tilt angle Max. PIR Range 1,5 m 0° 8 meters 2,0 m 12,5° 8 meters 3,0 m 24° 7 meters 4,0 m 34° 6 meters 5,0m 43° 5 meters 6,0 m 50° 4 - 5 meters The viewing angle of the camera is larger than the PIR viewing angle. During an installation it can occur that people are visible on the live image but do not trigger a recording. Since the person is outside the PIR detection range of 8 meters.
English Camera Alignment The camera needs a small moment to connect to the base station after motion detection. Therefore the movement should ideally be detected in the outer area of the PIR detection angle in order to record the object longer in the video sequence. If the movement is detected in the front area of the PIR detection range, the object may not be completely visible on the video sequence. Please note that detection only takes place in the specified PIR detection range.
English 3.4. Installing the base station A microSD card is required for recording, which is optionally available. Please insert as shown below and make sure that it clicks into place. Next, plug the base station into the USB power supply and plug it into a wall outlet. Attention! Place the base station so that it is not covered by objects. Ensure optimum ventilation of the base station.
English 3.5. Installing the Camera and Base Station The camera with protection class IP65 is suitable for outdoor use. The base station is intended for indoor installation only. The base station supports up to two battery cams. The pairing process of the base station into the app is described under 4. App2Cam Plus: First Access. For external access to the camera, you need a 2.4 GHz router with Internet access. reference Place the base station so that it is not covered by objects.
English Positioning camera and base station When installing the camera and base station, make sure that the base station is within optimal range of the router. The base station can only be accessed if the Wi-Fi signal to the router is sufficient. Ideally, install the base station close to the camera. Please note that structural conditions can influence the transmission.
English When installing with two cameras, the base station should be centered so that both cameras are within range of the base station. The range of the individual camera to the base station is shown in the live image of the camera by the icon.
English For installations in larger objects with two or more cameras, a second base station (PPIC90010) is recommended to optimize the range.
English 4. App2Cam Plus: First Access 4.1. Download App Download the App2Cam Plus app from Google Playstore or Apple Appstore for first access. 4.2. Camera setup 4.2.1. Wi-Fi setup Before starting the installation, turn on the camera by pressing the Power On button on the back panel. Open the app and click on the "+" to add a base station then click on the Battery Cam. Click on "New Camera" during the initial installation.
English The base station is ready for use after approx. 45 seconds as soon as the voice command "Ready to connect to the network" is issued. Connect your smartphone to the network in which the base station is to be taught-in. The network must use the 2.4 GHz standard. max. 30 cm Now set the media volume of your smartphone to at least 70%. In the next step, the app transmits the sound information to the base station.
English confirmation received", with "No, resend" you can retransmit the information. The camera now connects to the network. This can take up to 120 seconds. You can now access the live image of the camera. 4.2.2. Alternative Installation Open the app and click on the "+" to add a base station. Click "Alternative Installation" to add the base station. Go to the network settings of your device as described in the app and connect to the WLAN access point of the base station.
English 4.2.3. Add already configured base station To set up a base station that is already set up with the network, please proceed as follows. Open the app and click on the "+" to add a base station click on the battery cam. Click on "Existing device" to add the base station already learned in the network to another smartphone. Enter a name for your camera.
English 4.3. App2Cam Plus: Compatibility The App2Cam Plus is compatible with the following devices: • PPIC90000 / PPIC90010 / PPIC90200 • PPIC32020 / PPIC32520 / PPIC34520 • PPIC35520 / PPIC36520 Note Please note that some features explained or shown in this manual may not be compatible with older generation cameras, or the camera functionality may differ due to hardware differences. 4.4. App2Cam Plus: Overview Note The displayed screenshots and icons were taken from the iOS App.
English 4.4.1. Menu bar Set up new camera / Add camera Activate / Deactivate camera bar Activation of the quad view Connection update Updating the connections to the cameras Info / App Open settings 4.4.2. Camera bar Open base station settings Delete base station Open event list 4.4.3. Info / App Settings PIN Settings About App Pin Menu for assigning an app pin. If activated and assigned, this will be requested at every app start.
English Rate Me! App Rating Rate our app and send us your suggestions for improvement. 4.5. App2Cam Plus: Live view Various functions are available in the live view depending on the camera model. The functions are also available in landscape mode. Click on the thumbnail of the camera to go to the live view. 4.5.1. Live View Functions Create Snapshot Here you have the possibility to take a screenshot of your live image. The image will then be stored in your photo gallery on your mobile device.
English Back Click here to return to the camera overview. 4.5.2. Active/Deactive Function By clicking on the "Arm" or "Disarm" button you can activate or deactivate the camera. The input of the admin password is always required, as soon as the auto-login is activated in the settings, the password will not be asked again. Camera is active In the "arm" state, the camera records detected movements and sends messages (push or e-mail).
English 4.5.4. Stream Indicators CIF VGA HD Full HD Display of the resolution of the current stream Direct / relay server Low normal good Display of the current connection status Direct: The Peer2Peer server was able to establish a direct connection between your device and the camera. Relay server*: The Peer2Peer server could not establish a direct connection. The video data is stored for a short time on the relay server so that your device can obtain the data from the server.
English 4.6. App2Cam Plus: Event List / Playback 4.6.1. Event list You can define a start and end time in the event list. For this filter, the app displays all recorded events for setup time. Click Camera1 to switch between recordings of the 2 cameras. 4.6.1 4.6.2 4.6.3 4.6.2. Event list Functions Delete all events With this selection all events in the list are deleted.
English 4.7. Playback Various functions are available in the playback of events, depending on the camera model. In landscape mode a full view without functions is shown. The events usually require a short buffer time until the event can be played. Note When events are played back, the event is automatically downloaded to your mobile device. We therefore recommend that you operate the playback primarily via Wi-Fi in order to keep the consumption of data volume low. 4.7.1.
English 4.7.2. Download & Forwarding To download a file to your smartphone, click on the download icon to the right of the event. The file will now be downloaded and will then be displayed in red in the event list. Now you have the possibility to share the file by clicking on Share. Note The downloaded data is stored differently on the operating systems iOS and Android. iOS: The events are stored on the device and can only be played back with iTunes.
English 4.8.2. Open advanced settings The button "Advanced settings" opens the settings of the base station. Use the default password "123456" for the first call. The app then prompts you to change the admin password. Note The admin password is a purpose password and not a security password and is intended to help you grant other people the live view and notifications of the base station, but deny the advanced settings. 4.8.3.
English Base station settings Make the settings for the base station here. The changes in the settings are only saved after leaving the menu. Admin Password The Admin password allows access to the advanced settings and enables / disables the camera recordings. The default password is "123456" and must be changed the first time the settings are accessed. If you have forgotten your password, you can reset the base station by pressing the reset button for about 5 seconds.
English End Auto Login If you have already activated the Auto Login function, you can deactivate it here. This menu item is only displayed if the function has already been activated. Wi-Fi Settings At the Wi-Fi settings, you can select the desired network to which the camera should be connected. When the menu item is selected, all networks in the environment are displayed. Select your network and enter your own Wi-Fi password.
English Activate PUSH notification/ notification language Enable notifications to receive PUSH messages on your phone when motion is detected. You have the option of changing the language of the notification under Notification language. E-Mail notification / E-Mail Email Settings The e-mail settings are required for sending a notification. Use SSL Activate the checkbox to transfer the email encrypted. You can obtain the necessary settings from your e-mail provider.
English Schedule Settings Schedule settings Press the plus sign to add a schedule. Separate activations are created for the start time and the end time. Select the start time and give it a name. Select the days for the repetition and the action (Enable / Disable) for the start time. Save by clicking on "Done". Press the plus symbol again for the end time. Now enter the end time, the name and the reaction. Please select the contrast to the previous one and save it by clicking on "Done". e.g. Start time 21.
English Format SD Card Formatting the SD card. For permanent use of an SD card, please use an SD card of class 10. Formatting the SD card deletes all data. Please save the data before formatting. Ring memory SD card There are several ways to overwrite the events on the SD card. Recording without audio OFF Once the SD card is full, no more recordings will be saved. Unlimited When this function is enabled, the oldest recordings will be overwritten with newer ones as soon as the SD card is full.
English Recording time Here you can set the recording time for events, you can choose between 15 / 20 / 25 seconds. As soon as two cameras have been paired with the base station, the events are recorded with 15 seconds by default. Please note that a longer recording time reduces the battery life! Live view Camera selection If two cameras are connected to the device, you can decide here which camera should be displayed first in the live view by default.
English 4.8.5. Advanced Settings Camera Camera Settings Make the settings for the cameras here. The changes in the settings are only accepted after leaving the menu. PPIC90000 Camera Name Change the camera name of the paired cameras here. The name is displayed in the live view as well as in the push notifications. Video Resolution Here you have the possibility to change the resolution for the live view.
English Environment mode Here you have the possibility to select the mains frequency for your camera. The following options are available: Indoor (50Hz), Indoor (60Hz) and Outdoor. Standard value Germany: 50 Hz PIR Sensitivity Here you can set the sensitivity of the PIR sensor. With a high sensitivity setting, the camera triggers at low heat movement. This can lead to false alarms. Heat sources such as heaters or fan heaters can cause false alarms, so do not point the camera at them.
English White light LED settings Here you can adjust the intensity of the white light LED. Adjust the LED intensity according to the environmental conditions. As soon as objects are in the near of the camera, it is recommended to set the intensity to low to avoid reflections in the image, but the range of the LED will be reduced.
English 5. Firmware update You can update the firmware of your base station in two different ways. Please note that with both methods, the base station settings are retained, so you do not have to reset them. Please note that a MicroSD card is required for both versions. Updating the base station takes about 3-5 minutes. Do not disconnect the base station from the power supply during this time! 5.1.
English 6. Overview voice commands Thanks to the voice commands of the base station, installation and operation are simplified. In the advanced settings, you can disable the voice commands after the initial installation. Below you will find help for the various voice commands. Voice command Assistance Ready for network setup. During the initial installation, the base station is ready for use after approx. 45 seconds. Do not start the installation until this voice command is issued.
English 7. Battery FAQs The battery life of the Battery Cam depends on various factors such as trigger frequency, environmental influences and environmental factors. To increase the battery lifetime you will find some tips here. When should I charge the battery? As soon as the battery capacity drops below 15%, you will receive a push message, live viewing and recording will continue. Below 5% you will receive another push message that the battery should be charged.
English 8. Troubleshooting tips Installation distances between the base station and the cameras The distance between two cameras should be at least 2m. Please install the cameras at a minimum distance of approx. 1m from the base station to avoid interference. If you install it outside the range of the base station, you will get a stagnant image or no image at all. Please check if the signal strength symbol in the live image is sufficient, at least 2 dashes should be displayed.
English Low network signal or poor picture quality Possible causes could be: 1. Wi-Fi network devices can interfere with signal transmission, ensure enough distance between the base station, camera and other Wi-Fi devices. Possible disturbance factors can be: thick brick walls, exterior walls, glass, water pipes and metal. 2. Remove dirt from the camera. These can have a negative effect on the image quality. What could be the reasons why the device does not record when it moves? Possible causes could be: 1.
