IP Camera 200 Series NDC-225-PI en Installation and Operation Manual
IP Camera 200 Series Table of Contents | en 3 Table of Contents 1 Safety 7 1.1 Safety precautions 7 1.2 Important safety instructions 8 1.3 FCC & ICES compliance 1.4 UL certification 10 9 1.5 Bosch notices 10 1.6 Copyrights 11 2 Introduction 13 2.1 Features 13 2.2 Unpacking 14 3 Installation 15 3.1 Disassembly 15 3.2 MicroSDHC card 16 3.3 Network (and power) connector 17 3.4 Power connection 18 3.4.1 DC power connection 18 3.5 I/O connector 19 3.
en | Table of Contents IP Camera 200 Series 4.4.2 RECORDINGS 27 4.4.3 SETTINGS 27 5 Basic Mode 29 5.1 Basic Mode menu tree 29 5.2 Device Access 30 5.2.1 Camera name 30 5.2.2 Password 30 5.3 Date/Time 31 5.4 Network 32 5.5 Encoder 33 5.6 Audio 33 5.7 Recording 33 5.7.1 Storage medium 33 5.8 System Overview 33 6 Advanced Mode 35 6.1 Advanced Mode menu tree 35 6.2 General 36 6.2.1 Identification 36 6.2.2 Password 36 6.2.3 Date/Time 38 6.2.
IP Camera 200 Series Table of Contents | en 5 6.5.3 Retention Time 60 6.5.4 Recording Scheduler 61 6.5.5 Recording Status 62 6.6 Alarm 63 6.6.1 Alarm Connections 63 6.6.2 Video Content Analyses (VCA) 66 6.6.3 VCA configuration- Profiles 67 6.6.4 VCA configuration - Scheduled 73 6.6.5 VCA configuration - Event triggered 75 6.6.6 Audio Alarm 76 6.6.7 Alarm E-Mail 77 6.6.8 Alarm Task Editor 79 6.7 Interfaces 80 6.7.1 Alarm input 80 6.7.2 Relay 80 6.
en | Table of Contents IP Camera 200 Series 8 Troubleshooting 101 8.1 LED indicators 101 8.2 Resolving problems 101 8.3 Customer service 101 9 Maintenance 103 9.1 Repairs 103 9.1.1 Transfer and disposal 103 10 Technical Data 105 10.1 Specifications 105 10.1.1 Accessories 106 AR18-10-B012 | v1.5 | 2011.
IP Camera 200 Series Safety | en 1 Safety 1.1 Safety precautions 7 DANGER! High risk: This symbol indicates an imminently hazardous situation such as "Dangerous Voltage" inside the product. If not avoided, this will result in an electrical shock, serious bodily injury, or death. WARNING! Medium risk: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation. If not avoided, this could result in minor or moderate bodily injury. CAUTION! Low risk: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation.
en | Safety 1.2 IP Camera 200 Series Important safety instructions Read, follow, and retain for future reference all of the following safety instructions. Heed all warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions before operating the unit. 1. Cleaning - Generally, using a dry cloth for cleaning is sufficient but a moist, fluff-free cloth or leather shammy may also be used. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. 2.
IP Camera 200 Series 1.3 Safety | en 9 FCC & ICES compliance FCC & ICES Information (U.S.A. and Canadian Models Only) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
en | Safety 1.4 IP Camera 200 Series UL certification Disclaimer Underwriter Laboratories Inc. ("UL") has not tested the performance or reliability of the security or signaling aspects of this product. UL has only tested fire, shock and/or casualty hazards as outlined in UL's Standard(s) for Safety for Closed Circuit Television Equipment, UL 2044. UL Certification does not cover the performance or reliability of the security or signaling aspects of this product.
IP Camera 200 Series 1.6 Safety | en 11 Copyrights The firmware 4.1 uses the fonts "Adobe-Helvetica-Bold-RNormal--24-240-75-75-P-138-ISO10646-1" and "AdobeHelvetica-Bold-R-Normal--12-120-75-75-P-70-ISO10646-1" under the following copyright: Copyright 1984-1989, 1994 Adobe Systems Incorporated. Copyright 1988, 1994 Digital Equipment Corporation.
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IP Camera 200 Series Introduction | en 2 Introduction 2.1 Features 13 This IP camera is a ready-to-use, complete network video surveillance system inside a compact camera. The camera offers a cost-effective solution for a broad range of applications. It uses H.264 compression technology to give clear images reducing bandwidth and storage.The camera can be used as a stand-alone video surveillance system with no additional equipment or it can easily integrate with the Bosch DVR 700 Series recorders.
en | Introduction 2.2 IP Camera 200 Series Unpacking Unpack carefully and handle the equipment with care. The packaging contains: – IP camera with lens – Universal power supply with US, EU and UK plug – Installation paper sticker – Quick installation guide – CD ROM – Bosch Video Client – Documentation – Tools If equipment has been damaged during shipment, repack it in the original packaging and notify the shipping agent or supplier.
IP Camera 200 Series Installation | en 3 Installation 3.1 Disassembly 15 The camera/housing unit consists of the following parts: x2 1. 2. 3. Dome Inner liner Camera module and mounting base To disassemble the unit proceed as follows: 1. Using the special screwdriver bit supplied, loosen the two tamper-resistant screws in the dome (the screws remain in place). 2. Remove the dome from the base. 3. Remove the inner liner by pulling it off the base.
en | Installation 3.2 IP Camera 200 Series MicroSDHC card microSDHC Card Figure 3.1 MicroSDHC card 1. Disassemble the camera. 2. Slide the microSDHC card into the slot. The camera supports most microSD/SDHC cards. AR18-10-B012 | v1.5 | 2011.
IP Camera 200 Series 3.3 Installation | en 17 Network (and power) connector 1 2 3 4 DC 12V Ethernet Line-out Line-in RJ45 Ethernet (PoE) Figure 3.2 Network connection – Connect the camera to a 10/100 Base-T network. – Use a shielded UTP Category 5e cable with RJ45 connectors. – Power can be supplied to the camera via the Ethernet cable compliant with the Power-over-Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af) standard. Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18-10-B012 | v1.5 | 2011.
en | Installation 3.4 IP Camera 200 Series Power connection The camera can accept power from both the DC12V power input and the Ethernet input at the same time. You can remove either one of the power sources without interrupting camera operation. 3.4.1 DC power connection 1 2 3 4 Figure 3.3 1. DC 12V Ethernet Line-out Line-in DC power connection Slide the plug adapter that matches your outlet socket onto the supplied power supply. 2.
IP Camera 200 Series 3.5 Installation | en 19 I/O connector 1 2 3 4 DC 12V Line-in I/O connector pins Function Pin I/O socket Relay 1 Relay out 2 Relay out 3 Relay in 4 Relay in Alarm input – Line-out Pin I/O 1 Relay out 2 3 Relay in 4 5 mm (0.2 in) Figure 3.4 Ethernet Max. wire diameter AWG 22-28 for both stranded and solid; cut back 5 mm (0.2 in) of insulation. – Relay output switching capability: Max. voltage 24 VAC or 24 VDC. Max. 1 A continuous, 12 VA.
en | Installation 3.6 IP Camera 200 Series Audio connectors 1 2 3 4 Line in: 9 kOhm typ., 200 mVrms Line out: 16 Ohm min. 200 mVrms (earphone compatible) Figure 3.5 DC 12V Ethernet Line-out Line-in Line - L GND Line - R Audio connectors Connect audio devices to the Line In and Line Out connectors. AR18-10-B012 | v1.5 | 2011.
IP Camera 200 Series 3.7 Installation | en 21 Mounting Ø 6 m m x2 M4 (Ø3.3 mm) x2 Figure 3.6 Mounting the camera To mount the camera to a wall or ceiling: 1. Stick the supplied installation paper sticker to the surface taking care to orientate it correctly. 2. Drill two holes with a diameter of 6 mm. 3. Insert the supplied plugs into the holes. 4. Attach the camera and base unit securly to the surface using the two supplied M4 screws.
en | Installation 3.8 IP Camera 200 Series Camera set-up To help set up the camera, connect a monitor to the miniature 2.5 mm jack socket using a S1460 monitor cable which can be ordered separately. This monitor jack socket provides a composite video signal (with sync) for installation purposes only. S1460 3.8.1 Camera positioning The camera module position can be adjusted along three axes. When adjusting the camera position ensure that the picture display on the monitor is level.
IP Camera 200 Series Installation | en 23 Set the camera to the desired position by performing the following steps: 1. For horizontal adjustment (pan), rotate the camera module in the base. Do not rotate more than 350°. 2. For vertical adjustment (tilt), loosen thumbscrews, position camera, then gently tighten thumbscrews to secure camera. 3. To obtain a horizontal horizon (for tilted ceilings or sidewall mounting), rotate the base of the lens as necessary to align the picture shown on the monitor.
en | Installation 3.9 IP Camera 200 Series Resetting the camera If the camera cannot be connected because the IP address has changed, press and hold the reset button (7 seconds approximately) until the LED flashes (red) to recall the factory default values. The factory default IP address is 192.168.0.1 Figure 3.7 3.10 Reset button Closing the unit When the camera position is set and all adjustments have been made, close the unit. 1. 2. Remove the monitor cable from the jack socket.
IP Camera 200 Series 4 Browser connection | en 25 Browser connection A computer with Microsoft Internet Explorer can be used to receive live images from the camera, control cameras, and replay stored sequences. The camera is configured over the network using a browser or via the Bosch Video Client (supplied with the product). 4.1 System requirements – Microsoft Internet Explorer version 7.
en | Browser connection IP Camera 200 Series Note: If the connection is not established, the maximum number of possible connections may already have been reached. Depending on the device and network configuration, up to 25 web browsers, or 50 Bosch VMS connections are supported. 4.2.1 Password protection in camera A camera offers the option of limiting access across various authorization levels. If the camera is password-protected, a message to enter the password appears. 1.
IP Camera 200 Series 4.4 Browser connection | en 27 Connection established When a connection is established, the LIVEPAGE is initially displayed. The application title bar displays the type number of the connected camera and three items: LIVEPAGE, RECORDINGS, SETTINGS. Note: The RECORDINGS link is only visible if a storage medium is available. Figure 4.1 4.4.1 Livepage LIVEPAGE The LIVEPAGE is used to display and control the video stream. Refer to Section 7.1 Livepage, page 93 for more information.
en | Browser connection IP Camera 200 Series the configuration menu is opened. All settings (except date/ time) are stored in the camera memory so that they are retained, even if the power is interrupted. Changes that influence the fundamental functioning of the unit (for example, firmware updates) can only be made using the configuration menu. The configuration menu tree allows all parameters of the unit to be configured. The configuration menu is divided into Basic Mode and Advanced Mode.
IP Camera 200 Series Basic Mode | en 5 Basic Mode 5.1 Basic Mode menu tree 29 The basic mode configuration menu allows a set of basic camera parameters to be configured. Basic Mode > Device Access > Date/Time > Network > Encoder > Audio > Recording > System Overview To view the current settings: 1. If necessary, click the Basic Mode menu to expand it. The sub-menus are displayed. 2. Click a sub-menu. The corresponding page is opened.
en | Basic Mode IP Camera 200 Series 5.2 Device Access 5.2.1 Camera name The camera can be assigned a name to assist in identifying it. The name simplifies the management of multiple devices in more extensive systems. The camera name is used for remote identification, for example, in the event of an alarm. Enter a name that makes it as easy as possible to identify the location unambiguously. 5.2.2 Password A password prevents unauthorized access to the device.
IP Camera 200 Series Basic Mode | en 31 Confirm password Re-enter the new password to ensure that there are no typing mistakes. The new password is only saved after clicking Set. Therefore, click Set immediately after entering and confirming the password, even if you plan to assign a password at another level. 5.3 Date/Time Device date, time and zone If there are multiple devices operating in the system or network, it is important to synchronize their internal clocks.
en | Basic Mode 5.4 IP Camera 200 Series Network Use the settings on this page to integrate the device into a network. Some changes only take effect after a reboot. In this case, the Set button changes to Set and Reboot. 1. Make the desired changes. 2. Click Set and Reboot. – The device is rebooted and the changed settings are activated. If the IP address, subnet mask, or gateway address is changed, then the device is only available under the new addresses after the reboot.
IP Camera 200 Series 5.5 Basic Mode | en 33 Encoder Select a profile for encoding the video signal. Pre-programmed profiles are available that give priority to different parameters. When a profile is selected, its details are displayed. Main frequency and Operation environment Select 50 Hz or 60 Hz as the main frequency, and Indoor or Outdoor for the operation environment. 5.6 Audio Switch the camera microphone On or Off. 5.7 Recording Record the images from the camera to a storage medium.
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IP Camera 200 Series Advanced Mode | en 6 Advanced Mode 6.1 Advanced Mode menu tree 35 The advanced mode configuration menu contains all camera parameters that can be configured. Advanced Mode > General > Web Interface > Camera > Recording > Alarm > Interfaces > Network > Service To view the current settings: 1. Click the Advanced Mode menu to expand it. The associated menu sub-headings are displayed. 2. Click a menu sub-heading to expand it. 3. Click a sub-menu.
en | Advanced Mode 6.2 IP Camera 200 Series General General 6.2.1 > Identification > Password > Date/Time > Display Stamping Identification Camera ID Each camera should be assigned a unique identifier that can be entered here as an additional means of identification. Camera name Assign a camera name to assist in identifying it. The name simplifies the management of multiple devices in more extensive systems, for example the VIDOS or Bosch VMS software.
IP Camera 200 Series – Advanced Mode | en 37 live is the lowest authorization level. It can only be used to view the live video image and switch between the different live image displays. Use the various authorization levels to limit access. Proper password protection is only guaranteed if all higher authorization levels are also protected with a password. For example, if a live password is assigned, a service and a user password should also be set.
en | Advanced Mode 6.2.3 IP Camera 200 Series Date/Time Date format Select the required date format. Device date / Device time If there are multiple devices operating in your system or network, it is important to synchronize their internal clocks. For example, it is only possible to identify and correctly evaluate simultaneous recordings when all devices are operating on the same time. 1. Enter the current date.
IP Camera 200 Series 5. Advanced Mode | en 39 Click one of the entries in the table to make changes. The entry is highlighted. 6. 7. Click Delete to remove the entry from the table. Choose other values from the list boxes under the table, to change the selected entry. Changes are immediate. 8. If there are empty lines at the bottom of the table, for example after deletions, add new data by marking the row and selecting values from the list boxes. 9.
en | Advanced Mode IP Camera 200 Series If the Custom option is selected, enter values in the X and Y position fields. Time stamping This field sets the position of the time and date overlay. It can be displayed at the Top, at the Bottom, or at a position of choice using the Custom option, or it can be set to Off for no overlay information. If the Custom option is selected, enter values in the X and Y position fields. Display milliseconds If necessary, display milliseconds for Time stamping.
IP Camera 200 Series 6.3 Advanced Mode | en 41 Web Interface Web Interface 6.3.1 > Appearance > LIVEPAGE Functions > Logging Appearance Adapt the appearance of the web interface and change the website language to meet your requirements. If necessary, replace the company's logo (top right) and the device name (top left) in the top part of the window with individual graphics. Either GIF or JPEG images can be used. The file paths must correspond to the access mode (for example, C:\Images\Logo.
en | Advanced Mode 6.3.2 IP Camera 200 Series LIVEPAGE Functions In this window, adapt the Livepage functions to meet your requirements. Choose from a variety of different options for displaying information and controls. 1. Mark the check boxes for the functions to be displayed on the Livepage. The selected elements are checked. 2. Check the Livepage to see how the desired items are available. Transmit audio When selected, the audio from the camera (if on) is sent to the computer.
IP Camera 200 Series Advanced Mode | en 43 Allow snapshots Specify whether the icon for saving individual images should be displayed below the live image. Individual images can only be saved if this icon is visible. Allow local recording Specify whether the icon for saving video sequences on the local memory should be displayed below the live image. Video sequences can only be saved if this icon is visible.
en | Advanced Mode 6.4 IP Camera 200 Series Camera Camera 6.4.1 > Picture Settings > Encoder Profile > Encoder Streams > Audio > Installer Menu Picture Settings Contrast (0...255) Adjusts the contrast of the image. Saturation (0...255) Adjusts the color saturation; 0 gives a monochrome image. Brightness (0...255) Adjusts the brightness of the image. White balance – ATW: Auto tracking white balance allows the camera to continually adjust for optimal color reproduction.
IP Camera 200 Series Advanced Mode | en 45 B-gain The blue gain adjustment offsets the factory white point alignment (reducing blue introduces more yellow). It is only necessary to change the white point offset for special scene conditions. IR control Select the control setting for IR illumination: – Auto: the camera automatically switches the IR illumination. – On: the IR illumination is always on. – Off: the IR illumination is always off.
en | Advanced Mode 6.4.2 IP Camera 200 Series Encoder Profile Adapt the video data transmission to the operating environment (network structure, bandwidth, data structures). The camera simultaneously generates two H.264 video streams and an M-JPEG stream. Select the compression settings of these streams individually, for example, one setting for transmissions to the Internet and one for LAN connections. The settings are made individually for each stream.
IP Camera 200 Series Advanced Mode | en 47 Profile Configuration Profiles can be configured for use with the H.264 settings of encoder streams. Select a profile by clicking the appropriate tab. Change the name of a profile and individual parameter values within a profile. Profiles are rather complex. They include a number of parameters that interact with one another, so it is generally best to use the default profiles. Only change a profile if completely familiar with all the configuration options.
en | Advanced Mode IP Camera 200 Series Encoding interval The Encoding interval slider determines the interval at which images are encoded and transmitted. This can be particularly advantageous with low bandwidths. The image rate in ips (images per second) is displayed next to the slider. Video resolution Select here the desired resolution for the video image. VGA (640x480) and QVGA (320x240) resolutions are available.
IP Camera 200 Series Advanced Mode | en 49 Alternatively, use the slider to set a value between 9 and 51. The value 9 represents the best image quality with, if necessary, a lower frame refresh rate depending on the settings for the maximum data rate. A value of 51 results in a very high refresh rate and lower image quality. Default Click Default to return the profile to the factory default values. Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18-10-B012 | v1.5 | 2011.
en | Advanced Mode 6.4.3 IP Camera 200 Series Encoder Streams Select H.264 Settings 1. Select the codec algorithm for streams 1 and 2. The following algorithms are available 2. – H.264 BP+ bit-rate-limited – H.264 MP SD Select the default profile for streams 1 and 2 from the eight profiles that have been defined. The algorithm properties have the following settings: H.264 BP+ bit-rate- H.
IP Camera 200 Series Advanced Mode | en 51 JPEG stream Set the parmeters for the M-JPEG stream. – – Select the Max. frame rate in images per second (IPS). The Picture quality slider allows adjustment of the M-JPEG image quality from Low to High. Note: The M-JPEG resolution follows the highest resolution setting of either stream 1 or stream 2. For example, if stream 1 is VGA and stream 2 is QVGA, the JPEG resolution will be VGA. The M-JPEG frame rate varies depending on system loading. 6.4.
en | Advanced Mode 6.4.5 IP Camera 200 Series Installer Menu Camera LED Disable the Camera LED on the camera to switch it off. Mirror image Enable Mirror image to obtain a vertically flipped image (around the horizontal axis) of the camera picture. Main frequency and Operation environment Select 50 Hz or 60 Hz as the main frequency, and Indoor or Outdoor for the operation environment. Exposure/frame rate – Auto exposure/frame rate: the camera automatically sets the framerate.
IP Camera 200 Series 6.5 Advanced Mode | en 53 Recording Recording > Storage Management > Recording Profiles > Retention Time > Recording Scheduler > Recording Status Record the images from the camera to local storage media or to an appropriately configured iSCSI system. MicroSDHC cards are the ideal solution for shorter storage times and temporary recordings, for example, local buffering in the event of network interruptions.
en | Advanced Mode IP Camera 200 Series For long-term authoritative images use an appropriately sized iSCSI system. A Video Recording Manager (VRM) can control all recording when accessing an iSCSI system. The VRM is an external program for configuring recording tasks for video servers. For further information, contact your local customer service at Bosch Security Systems. 6.5.
IP Camera 200 Series Advanced Mode | en 55 Local Media The supported local recording media is displayed in the storage overview field. SD card recording performance is highly dependent on the speed (class) and performance of the SD card. An SD card of Class 4 or higher is recommended.
en | Advanced Mode 2. IP Camera 200 Series In the Storage overview section, double-click the required storage medium, a SD card, an iSCSI LUN or one of the other available drives. The medium is then added to the Managed storage media list. Newly added media is indicated in the Status column by the status Not active. 3. Click Set to activate all media in the Managed storage media list. These are indicated in the Status column by the status Online. 4. Check the box in the Rec. 1 or Rec.
IP Camera 200 Series 1. Advanced Mode | en 57 Click a storage medium in the Managed storage media list to select it. 2. Click Remove below the list. The storage medium is deactivated and removed from the list. Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18-10-B012 | v1.5 | 2011.
en | Advanced Mode 6.5.2 IP Camera 200 Series Recording Profiles Define up to ten different recording profiles here, then assign these to individual days or times of day on the Recording Scheduler page. Modify the names of the recording profiles on the tabs in the Recording Scheduler page. 1. Click a tab to edit the corresponding profile. 2. If necessary, click Default to return all settings to their defaults. 3. Click Copy Settings to copy the currently visible settings to other profiles.
IP Camera 200 Series Advanced Mode | en 59 Alarm recording Select the Pre-alarm time from the list box. Select the Post-alarm time from the list box. Select the Alarm stream to use for alarm recording. Check the with encoding interval from profile: box and select a predefined profile to set a specific encoding interval for alarm recording. Check the Export to FTP box to send standard H.264 files to the FTP server whose address is displayed.
en | Advanced Mode 6.5.3 IP Camera 200 Series Retention Time Specify the retention times for recordings. If the available memory capacity of a medium has been used, older recordings are only overwritten if the retention time entered here has expired. Make sure that the retention time corresponds with the available memory capacity. A rule of thumb for the memory requirement is as follows: 1 GB per hour retention time with VGA for complete frame rate and high image quality.
IP Camera 200 Series 6.5.4 Advanced Mode | en 61 Recording Scheduler The recording scheduler allows you to link the created recording profiles to the days and times at which the camera's images are to be recorded in the event of an alarm. Schedules can be defined for weekdays and for holidays. Weekdays Assign as many time periods (in 15-minute intervals) as needed for any day of the week. Move the mouse cursor over the table — the time is displayed. 1.
en | Advanced Mode IP Camera 200 Series Profile names To change the names of the recording profiles listed in the Time periods box: 1. Click a profile. 2. Click Rename. 3. Enter the new name and click Rename again. Activate recording After completing configuration, activate the recording schedule and start recording. Modify the configuration at any time. 1. Click Start to activate the recording schedule. 2. Click Stop to deactivate the recording schedule.
IP Camera 200 Series 6.6 Advanced Mode | en 63 Alarm Alarm 6.6.1 > Alarm Connections > VCA > Audio Alarm > Alarm E-Mail Alarm Connections Select the response of the camera when an alarm occurs. In the event of an alarm, the device can automatically connect to a pre-defined IP address. The device can contact up to ten IP addresses in the order listed until a connection is established.
en | Advanced Mode IP Camera 200 Series The camera connects to all remote stations protected by the same general password. To define a general password: 1. Select 10 in the Number of destination IP address list 2. Enter 0.0.0.0 in the Destination IP address field. 3. Enter the password in the Destination password field. 4. Set the user password of all the remote stations to be box. accessed using this password. Setting destination 10 to the IP-address 0.0.0.
IP Camera 200 Series Advanced Mode | en 65 display the alarm image. Refer to the destination device documentation concerning image display options and available video outputs. Decoder Select a decoder of the receiver to display the alarm image. The decoder selected has an impact on the position of the image in a split screen. SSL encryption SSL encryption protects data used for establishing a connection, such as the password.
en | Advanced Mode 6.6.2 IP Camera 200 Series Video Content Analyses (VCA) The camera has integrated VCA which can detect and analyze changes in the signal using image processing algorithms. Such changes can be due to movements in the camera's field of view. Select various VCA configurations and adapt these to your application, as required. The Silent MOTION+ configuration is active by default.
IP Camera 200 Series 6.6.3 Advanced Mode | en 67 VCA configuration- Profiles Configure two profiles with different VCA configurations. Save profiles on your computer's hard drive and load saved profiles from there. This can be useful if testing a number of different configurations. Save a functioning configuration and test new settings. Use the saved configuration to restore the original settings at any time. 1. 2. Select a VCA profile and enter the required settings.
en | Advanced Mode IP Camera 200 Series Analysis type Select the required analysis algorithm. By default, only Motion+ is available — this offers a motion detector and essential recognition of tampering. Metadata is always created for a video content analysis, unless this was explicitly excluded. Depending on the analysis type selected and the relevant configuration, additional information overlays the video image in the preview window next to the parameter settings.
IP Camera 200 Series Advanced Mode | en 69 Minimum object size Specify the number of sensor fields that a moving object must cover to generate an alarm. This setting prevents objects that are too small from triggering an alarm. A minimum value of 4 is recommended. This value corresponds to four sensor fields. Debounce time 1 s The debounce time prevents very brief alarm events from triggering individual alarms.
en | Advanced Mode IP Camera 200 Series Sensitivity and Trigger delay [s] can only be changed if Reference check is selected. Sensitivity The basic sensitivity of the tamper detection can be adjusted for the environmental conditions to which the camera is subject. The algorithm reacts to the differences between the reference image and the current video image. The darker the observation area, the higher the value that must be selected. Trigger delay [s] Set delayed alarm triggering here.
IP Camera 200 Series Advanced Mode | en 71 Scene too dark Activate this function if tampering associated with covering the objective (for instance, by spraying paint on it) should trigger an alarm. The average brightness of the scene provides a basis for recognition. Scene too noisy Activate this function if tampering associated with EMC interference (noisy scene as the result of a strong interference signal in the vicinity of the video lines) should trigger an alarm.
en | Advanced Mode IP Camera 200 Series Appearing edges Select this option if the selected area of the reference image includes a largely homogenous surface. If structures appear in this area, then an alarm is triggered. Selecting the area Select the image areas in the reference image that are to be monitored. The video image is subdivided into square fields. Activate or deactivate each of these fields individually.
IP Camera 200 Series 6.6.4 Advanced Mode | en 73 VCA configuration - Scheduled A scheduled configuration allows you to link a VCA profile with the days and times at which the video content analysis is to be active. Schedules can be defined for weekdays and for holidays. Weekdays Link any number of 15-minute intervals with the VCA profiles for each day of the week. Moving the mouse cursor over the table displays the time below it. This aids orientation. 1. 2.
en | Advanced Mode 3. IP Camera 200 Series Click OK. The item is deleted from the table and the window closes. 4. The process must be repeated for deleting additional days. AR18-10-B012 | v1.5 | 2011.
IP Camera 200 Series 6.6.5 Advanced Mode | en 75 VCA configuration - Event triggered This configuration allows you to stipulate that the video content analysis is only to be activated when triggered by an event. As long as no trigger is activated, the Silent MOTION+ configuration in which metadata is created is active; this metadata facilitates searches of recordings, but does not trigger an alarm. Trigger Select a physical alarm or a virtual alarm as a trigger.
en | Advanced Mode 6.6.6 IP Camera 200 Series Audio Alarm Create alarms based on audio signals. Configure signal strengths and frequency ranges so that false alarms, for example, machine noise or background noise, are avoided. Set up normal audio transmission before configuring the audio alarm. Audio alarm Select On for the device to generate audio alarms.
IP Camera 200 Series 6.6.7 Advanced Mode | en 77 Alarm E-Mail As an alternative to automatic connecting, alarm states can also be documented by e-mail. This makes it possible to notify a recipient who does not have a video receiver. In this case, the camera automatically sends an e-mail to a user-defined e-mail address. Send alarm e-mail Select On for the device to automatically send an alarm e-mail in the event of an alarm.
en | Advanced Mode IP Camera 200 Series Destination address Enter the e-mail address for alarm e-mails here. The maximum address length is 49 characters. Sender name Enter a unique name for the e-mail sender, for example, the location of the device. This makes it easier to identify the origin of the e-mail. Test e-mail Click Send Now to test the e-mail function. An alarm e-mail is immediately created and sent. AR18-10-B012 | v1.5 | 2011.
IP Camera 200 Series 6.6.8 Advanced Mode | en 79 Alarm Task Editor Editing scripts on this page overwrites all settings and entries on the other alarm pages. This procedure cannot be reversed. To edit this page, you should have programming knowledge and be familiar with the information in the Alarm Task Script Language document and the English language. The document can be found on the product DVD supplied.
en | Advanced Mode 6.7 IP Camera 200 Series Interfaces Interfaces 6.7.1 > Alarm input > Relay Alarm input Configure the alarm trigger for the camera. Select N.C. (Normally Closed) if the alarm is to be triggered by opening the contact. Select N.O. (Normally Open) if the alarm is to be triggered by closing the contact. Name Enter a name for the alarm input. This name can be displayed below the icon for the alarm input on the LIVEPAGE. (Do not use any special characters, for example &.) 6.7.
IP Camera 200 Series Advanced Mode | en 81 Relay follows If required, select a specific event that will trigger the relay.
en | Advanced Mode 6.8 IP Camera 200 Series Network Network 6.8.1 > Network Access > Advanced > Multicast > FTP Posting Network Access The settings on this page are used to integrate the device into a network. Some changes only take effect after a reboot. In this case Set changes to Set and Reboot. 1. Make the desired changes. 2. Click Set and Reboot. The device is rebooted and the changed settings are activated.
IP Camera 200 Series Advanced Mode | en 83 Gateway address For the device to establish a connection to a remote location in a different subnet, enter the IP address of the gateway here. Otherwise, this field can remain empty (0.0.0.0). DNS server address The device can use a DNS server to find an address of a mail or FTP server specified as a name. Enter the IP address of the DNS server here.
en | Advanced Mode IP Camera 200 Series RCP+ port 1756 Activating RCP+ port 1756 allows unencrypted connections on this port. To allow only encrypted connections, set the Off option to deactivate the port. Telnet support Activating Telenet support allows unencrypted connections on this port. To allow only encrypted connections, set the Off option to deactivate telnet support, making telnet connections impossible. Interface mode ETH If necessary, select the Ethernet link type for interface ETH.
IP Camera 200 Series Advanced Mode | en 85 Host name Enter the host name registered on DynDNS.org for the device here. User name Enter the user name registered at DynDNS.org here. Password Enter the password registered at DynDNS.org here. Force registration now Force the registration by transferring the IP address to the DynDNS server. Entries that change frequently are not provided in the Domain Name System. It is a good idea to force the registration when setting up the device for the first time.
en | Advanced Mode 6.8.2 IP Camera 200 Series Advanced The settings on this page are used to set advanced settings the network. Some changes only take effect after a reboot. In this case Set changes to Set and Reboot. 1. Make the desired changes. 2. Click Set and Reboot. The device is rebooted and the changed settings are activated.
IP Camera 200 Series Advanced Mode | en 87 RTSP port If necessary, select a different port for the exchange of the RTSP data from the list. The standard RTSP port is 554. Select Off to deactivate the RTSP function. UPnP Select On to activate UPnP communication. Select Off to deactivate it. When UPnP is activated the camera reacts to requests from the network and is registered automatically as a new network device on the inquiring computers.
en | Advanced Mode IP Camera 200 Series A special IP address (class D address) must be configured for multicast operation in a multicast-enabled network. The network must support group IP addresses and the Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP V2). The address range is from 225.0.0.0 to 239.255.255.255. The multicast address can be the same for multiple streams.
IP Camera 200 Series 6.8.4 Advanced Mode | en 89 FTP Posting Save individual JPEG images on an FTP server at specific intervals. If required, retrieve these images at a later date to reconstruct alarm events. JPEG resolution corresponds to the highest setting from the two data streams. File name Select how file names are created for the individual images that are transmitted. – Overwrite: The same file name is always used and any existing file will be overwritten by the current file.
en | Advanced Mode 6.9 IP Camera 200 Series Service Service 6.9.1 > Maintenance > System Overview Maintenance CAUTION! Before starting a firmware update, make sure to select the correct upload file. Uploading the wrong files can result in the device no longer being addressable, requiring it to be replaced. Do not interrupt the firmware installation. Even changing to another page or closing the browser window leads to interruption. Interruption may lead to faulty coding of the Flash memory.
IP Camera 200 Series Advanced Mode | en 91 If the operating status LED lights up red, the upload has failed and must be repeated. To perform the upload, switch to a special page: 1. In the address bar of your browser, enter /main.htm after the device IP address, for example: 192.168.0.10/main.htm 2. Repeat the upload. Configuration Save configuration data for the camera to a computer and load saved configuration data from a computer to the device. To save the camera settings: 1.
en | Advanced Mode IP Camera 200 Series Maintenance log Download an internal maintenance log from the device to send it to Customer Service for support purposes. Click Download and select a storage location for the file. Note: Make sure that the HTTPS browser port is not set to Off and TLS 1.0 support is activated for your browser. 6.9.2 System Overview This window is for information only and cannot be modified. Keep this information at hand when seeking technical support.
IP Camera 200 Series Operation via the browser | en 7 Operation via the browser 7.1 Livepage 93 After the connection is established, the Livepage is initially displayed. It shows the live video image on the right of the browser window. Depending on the configuration, various text overlays may be visible on the live video image. Other information may also be shown next to the live video image on the Livepage. The display depends on the settings on the LIVEPAGE Functions page. Figure 7.1 7.1.
en | Operation via the browser 7.1.2 IP Camera 200 Series Image selection View the image on a full screen. – Click the Stream 1, Stream 2 or M-JPEG tab below the video image to switch between the different displays for the camera image. Display Stamping Various overlays in the video image provide important status information. The overlays provide the following information: Decoding error The frame might show artefacts due to decoding errors.
IP Camera 200 Series Operation via the browser | en 95 Watermarking flag set on media item Motion flag set on media item Discovery of storage not completed If the information about recorded video is not cached, a discovery procedure is started to find all recorded video. During this time, the discovery symbol is shown. While discovery is executed, gaps might be shown in places which the discovery has not yet reached.
en | Operation via the browser 7.1.5 IP Camera 200 Series Saving snapshots Individual images from the video sequence that is currently being shown on the Livepage can be saved in JPEG format on the computer's hard drive. Click the camera icon to save single images. The storage location depends on the configuration of the camera. 7.1.6 Recording video sequences Sections of the video sequence that is currently being shown on the Livepage can be saved on the computer's hard drive.
IP Camera 200 Series Operation via the browser | en 97 All connected users receive audio signals sent from the camera but only the user who first pressed the F12 key can send audio signals; others must wait for the first user to release the key. Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18-10-B012 | v1.5 | 2011.
en | Operation via the browser 7.2 IP Camera 200 Series Recordings page Click Recordings to access the Recordings page from the Livepage or Settings page (the Recordings link is only visible if a storage medium has been selected). Note: Install the BVIP Lite Suite on your PC to ensure that the Recordings page is displayed correctly. Selecting Recordings All saved sequences are displayed in a list. A track number is assigned to each sequence.
IP Camera 200 Series Operation via the browser | en 99 The time bar offers various options for navigation in and between sequences. – Change the time interval displayed by clicking the plus or minus icons. The display can span a range from two months to a few seconds. – If required, drag the green arrow to the point in time at – Red bars indicate the points in time where alarms were which the playback should begin. triggered. Drag the green arrow to navigate to these points quickly.
en | Operation via the browser AR18-10-B012 | v1.5 | 2011.
IP Camera 200 Series Troubleshooting | en 101 8 Troubleshooting 8.1 LED indicators The camera has LEDs on the front and the rear panel that show the operating status and can indicate possible malfunctions. Power LED Does not light up: Camera is switched off. Lights red: Startup in progress. Lights green: Camera is switched on. Flashes green: Video connection established. Flashes red: Camera is faulty, for example, following failed firmware upload. 8.
en | Troubleshooting IP Camera 200 Series version numbers of the firmware and other status information can be seen when the unit starts or by opening the Service menu. Note down this information and the information found on the camera label before contacting customer service. AR18-10-B012 | v1.5 | 2011.
IP Camera 200 Series Maintenance | en 103 9 Maintenance 9.1 Repairs CAUTION! Never open the casing of the camera. The unit does not contain any user serviceable parts. Ensure that all maintenance or repair work is performed only by qualified personnel (electrical engineering or network technology specialists). If in doubt, contact your dealer's technical service center. 9.1.1 Transfer and disposal The camera should only be passed-on together with this installation guide.
en | Maintenance AR18-10-B012 | v1.5 | 2011.
IP Camera 200 Series Technical Data | en 105 10 Technical Data 10.1 Specifications Input voltage +12 VDC or Power-over-Ethernet Power consumption 6.6 W (max) Sensor type ¼-inch CMOS Sensor pixels 640 x 480 Sensitivity 1.0 lx (IR off) 0 lx (IR on) Video resolution VGA, QVGA Video compression H.264 MP (Main Profile); H.264 BP+ (Baseline Profile Plus); M-JPEG Max. frame rate 30 fps Night vision 15 m (50 ft) LED 32 LED high efficiency array, 940 nm Lens type Fixed 4 mm, F1.
en | Technical Data Recording IP Camera 200 Series Continuous recording, ring recording. alarm/ events/schedule recording Unit Configuration Via web browser or PC surveillance software Protocols HTTP, HTTPs, SSL, TCP, UDP, ICMP, RTSP, RTP, Telnet, IGMPv2/v3, SMTP, SNTP, FTP, DHCP client, ARP, DNS, DDNS, NTP, SNMP, UPnP, 802.1X, iSCSI Ethernet 10/100 Base-T, auto-sensing, half/full duplex, RJ45 PoE IEEE 802.3af compliant Dimensions Diameter: 135 mm (5.32 in) Height: 101.
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