TruVision Covert IP Camera Installation Manual P/N 1072912-EN • REV C • ISS 13OCT15
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Content Product overview 4 Installation 4 Installation environment 4 Package contents 5 Cable requirements 5 Camera description 6 Set up camera unit 9 Prepare covert holes with adhesive tape 11 Install lens 12 Complete the installation 18 Configuration 19 Access the SD card 19 Use the camera with an Interlogix NVR and TruVision Navigator 19 Specifications 19 TruVision covert IP cameras 19 Pin definitions 20 Installation Manual 3
Product overview This is the installation manual for the following TruVision Covert IP camera models: TVA-1101 (1.3MPX IP ATM/covert camera, WDR, PAL) TVA-3101 (1.3MPX IP ATM/covert camera, WDR, NTSC) TVL-0101 (TruVision Covert Lens, 1.3MPx, Pinhole, 3.7mm@ F2.3, 2m cable) TVL-0102 (TruVision Covert Lens, 1.3MPx, L-shape, 3.7mm@ F2.3, 2m cable) TVL-0103 (TruVision Covert Lens, 1.3MPx, Cylinder, 4mm@ F2.0, 2m cable) TVL-0104 (TruVision Covert Lens, 1.3MPx, Pinhole, 3.7mm@ F2.
• Servicing: Do not attempt to service this camera yourself. Any attempt to dismantle or remove the covers from this product will invalidate the warranty and may also result in serious injury. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. • Cleaning: Do not touch the sensor modules with fingers. If cleaning is necessary, use a clean cloth with some ethanol and wipe the camera gently. If the camera will not be used for an extended period of time, put on the lens cap to protect the sensors from dirt.
Camera description Figure 1: Covert IP camera description 7 4 5 6 8 9 VIN1 AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT SD 1 LAN(PoE) RXD TXD GND IN1 1B 1A ALARM DC 12V RESET RS232 3 2 13 10 11 12 Covert camera unit: 1. Main unit 8. RJ-12 port Micro SD card slot 2. Mounting rack 9. 3. Mounting plate 10. Reset button 4. Power indicator 11. 12V DC Power port 5. Status indicator 12. PoE and network port 6. Link indicator 13. RS-232 and alarm port 7.
Accessories Mounting plate 12 VDC connector: DC jack socket to terminal connectors with positive and negative indicators. Mounting rack Drywall anchor, Ø7.5 x 24.5 mm (3 pcs) Screw A, Ø4 x 25 mm (3 pcs) Screw B, Ø2 x 6 mm (4 pcs) Table 1: LED Indicators LED Color and Status POWER Solid red Normal operation Unlit Power Off STATUS LINK Installation Manual Indication Solid green Camera works properly Unlit Camera does not work properly.
Figure 2: Covert IP camera Lens and bracket description 2 4 1 9 8 5 6 7 3 Lens and brackets: (purchased separately) 1. L-shape lens 6. Cylinder lens 2. L-shape lens cover 7. 3. L-shape lens mounting bracket Cylinder lens mounting bracket 4. Pinhole lens 8. L-shape 2mm lens 5. Pinhole lens mounting bracket 9. L-shape 2mm lens surface mount cover Accessories L-shape lens: Cover Mounting bracket Adhesive tape (2 pcs, 1 mm and 4 mm) Screw A Ø4 x 25 mm (3 pcs) Drywall anchor Ø7.
Cylinder lens: Mounting bracket Drywall anchor Ø7.5 x 24.5 mm (3 pcs) Screw A Ø4 x 25 mm (3 pcs) L-shape lens (2 mm): Cover Adhesive tape Drywall anchor Ø7.5 x 24.5 mm (3 pcs) Screw A Ø4 x 25mm (3 pcs) Set up camera unit Note: If the light source where the camera is installed experiences rapid, widevariations in lighting, the camera may not operate as intended. Install a camera block: 1. Prepare the mounting surface. The surface should be smooth and clean. 2.
3. Fix the mounting bracket on the rear panel of the camera block with the four enclosed screws B. 4. Hook the top catch of the camera mounting bracket on the prepared rack. Then gently press the lower part of the camera block against the rack so that it snaps into position on the rack. Note: If there is a standard rail installed, you can directly snap the camera block with mounting bracket on the prepared rail.
Prepare covert holes with adhesive tape Note: Before installing a covert lens, please ensure that the mounting surface is suitable for adhesive mounting. L-shape lens There are two types of adhesive tape (1 mm and 4 mm) included in the package. Drill the covert hole to an appropriate diameter depending on the thickness of the mounting surface. Refer to Figure 3 below for details.
Figure 4: Covert hole for pinhole lens 6 mm thick wall When the mounting surface is around 6 mm thick, drill a covert lens hole that that is 12 mm in diameter. 1 mm thin wall When the mounting surface is around 1 mm thick, drill a covert lens hole that is 4.5 mm in diameter. Install lens L-shape lens for covert mounting: 1. See section “Prepare covert holes with adhesive tape” on page 11 on preparing the covert hole. Keep the mounting surface clean and dry for the adhesive mounting. 2.
3. Insert the L-shape lens into the mounting bracket and fasten the locking screw to finish the installation. L-shape lens for surface mounting: 1. Fix the L-shape lens on the mounting surface with screws A. 2. Drill a cable hole in the mounting surface and pull the lens cable through the hole (optional).
3. Cover the installed L-shape lens unit with the enclosed cover to finish the installation. Pinhole lens for covert mounting: 1. See section “Prepare covert holes with adhesive tape” on page 11 on preparing the covert hole. Keep the mounting surface clean and dry for the adhesive mounting. 2. Remove the protective film from the adhesive tape and firmly adhere the tape on the pinhole lens mounting bracket. Align the bracket with the prepared covert hole and firmly adhere it on mounting surface. 3.
4. Twist the locking sleeve to lock lens in place. L-shape 2mm lens for surface mounting with a cover: 1. Remove the protective film from the served adhesive tape and firmly adhere the tape on the back of the lens. 2. Drill a cable hole close to the lens mounting position and pull the lens cable through the hole. Then adhere the lens to the mounting surface. 3. Fix the lens on the mounting surface with screws A.
4. Cover the installed lens and cable with served round shape cover to finish installation. Cylinder lens for bracket mounting: 1. Fix the cylinder bracket mounting base to the ceiling with the two supplied screws. 2. Hook the bracket cover to the mounting base. 3. Screw the bracket to the installed mounting base.
4. Insert the cylinder lens into the bracket holding circle and fasten the locking screw. 5. Attach the assembled cylinder lens with the holding circle to the installed bracket. Continue twisting until it is securely fastened. 6. Loosen the knob to adjust the surveillance angle and then tighten the lock nut to complete the installation.
Knob Lock nut Complete the installation 1. Connect the RJ-12 connector of lens cable to the camera block. 2. Connect an audio device. Connect a 3.5 mm microphone and an audio output device to the AUDIO IN and AUDIO OUT interfaces. 3. Connect an ATM transition capture device or other device via the RS-232 port. 4. Connect alarm input/output devices.
Configuration Set up the camera’s network and streaming parameters so that the camera can be controlled over the network. For further information, please refer to the “TruVision Covert IP Camera Configuration Manual”. Access the SD card Insert a SD card up to 128GB for local storage as a backup in case the network fails. The card is not supplied with the camera. Video and log files stored on the Micro SD card can only be accessed via the Web browser.
Pin definitions There are eight wires on a standard UTP/STP cable and each wire is color-coded.
