8000/9000 Fixed IP

Camera
Hardware Guide
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABOUT THIS GUIDE .......................................... 5

Safety Notices ...............................................................5

1 GETTING STARTED........................................ 7
Camera Variants ...........................................................7
Cabling Requirements ...................................................7
Wiring Requirements .....................................................8
Lens Requirements .......................................................8
Powering Up the Fixed IP Camera ................................9
Using a Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch .................9
Using a PoE Injector....................................................9
Using a PoE Midspan..................................................9
Using Auxiliary Power .................................................10
Power Up LEDs...........................................................11
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2 INITIAL FIXED IP CAMERA CONFIGURATION .... 13

Initial IP Properties ........................................................13
Using the Web Configuration Pages .............................13
Step 1 — Preparing an Isolated Network ....................14
Step 2 — Preparing for Initial Device Configuration....15
Step 3 — Configuring your Fixed IP Camera ..............17
Using the Serial Port Connection ..................................20
Attaching the Fixed IP Camera to the Network .............23

3 FIXED IP CAMERA INSTALLATION ................... 25

Mounting Instructions ....................................................25
Setting up a Day-Only Sensor .......................................25
Brightness Settings .....................................................26
Focus Adjustment........................................................26
Setting up a Day-Night Sensor ......................................28
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Brightness Settings..................................................... 29
Focus Adjustment ....................................................... 29
Day-Night Focus ......................................................... 31

APPENDIX A – HARDWARE SPECIFICATION....... 33

Codec Specification ...................................................... 33
Video .......................................................................... 33
Audio .......................................................................... 33
Console Input/Output.................................................. 34
Analog Video Output .................................................. 34
Audio Mic Input ........................................................... 34
Audio Line Input/Output .............................................. 34
Console Serial Port..................................................... 35
Power Over Ethernet .................................................. 35
Network Connections ................................................. 35
Metrics ........................................................................ 35
Environment ............................................................... 36
Regulatory .................................................................. 36
Binary IO Connections .................................................. 36
Binary Input ................................................................ 37
Binary Output.............................................................. 38
Sensor Specification ..................................................... 39

INDEX .......................................................... 41
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ABOUT THIS GUIDE

This guide is written for users of IndigoVision’s Fixed IP Camera.

The camera is available as a Day-Only color camera, or a
Day-Night color/monochrome camera.
The camera is available as an 8000 (MPEG-4) or 9000 (H.264)
unit, and with or without audio.
This guide provides installation and configuration information
about the product, and a description of the hardware and
specifications.
For information on how to use the Web Configuration pages to
configure the unit, see the IndigoVision 8000/9000 Web
Configuration Guide.

Safety Notices
This guide uses the following formats for safety notices:

Note: Additional information relating to the current section.

Caution: Potential hazard that could seriously impair operation.

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GETTING STARTED
1

Camera Variants
The IndigoVision Fixed Camera is available as a Day-Only
camera with a color sensor, or as a Day-Night with a
color/monochrome sensor.
The camera is available as an 8000 (MPEG-4) or 9000 (H.264)
unit, and with or without audio.

Before you begin, please check that you have been shipped the
following items for the Fixed IP Camera:
• 1 x Fixed IP Camera with blanking plug
• 1 x Fixed IP Camera Serial Cable
• 1 x CS mount lens

Cabling Requirements
This section details the cabling and wiring requirements for the
Fixed IP Camera.
Table 1 Ethernet Cable Requirements

Type
Ethernet CAT5 (or higher) 100m max
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Wiring Requirements
Table 2 IO connector wiring requirements

Recommended
Pin Signal Wire Gauge
Pin 1 AUX PWR 18 AWG
Pin 2 AUX PWR 18 AWG
Pin 3 NOT USED N/A
Pin 4 OUT1A 22 AWG
Pin 5 IN1+ 22 AWG
Pin 6 OUT1B 22 AWG
Pin 7 IN2+ 22 AWG
Pin 8 IN1- 22 AWG
Pin 9 GND 22 AWG
Pin 10 IN2- 22 AWG
Pin 11 CONSOLE RX 22 AWG
Pin 12 CONSOLE TX 22 AWG
Pin 13 GND
Pin 14 VIDEO_OUT 75 ohm coax
Pin 15 AUDIO_OUT
Pin 16 AUDIO_LINE_IN
Pin 17 GND
Pin 18 AUDIO_MIC_IN

Lens Requirements
The camera is supplied with a CS mount varifocal lens.
Other CS mount lenses can be used. The camera supports DC
direct drive auto-iris lenses via a standard 4-pin EIAJ connector
on the camera back panel.
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Powering Up the Fixed IP Camera

The camera is a Power Over Ethernet (PoE) powered device
compliant with the IEEE802.3af standard. The 8000 camera
variants dissipate 7W maximum power, with the 9000 variants
dissipating 8W maximum.
There are four methods of powering up the camera:
• Using a Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch
• Using a PoE Injector
• Using a PoE Midspan
• Using Auxiliary Power (24v AC/DC)
These methods are detailed below.

Using a Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch

To power up the camera using a PoE-compliant switch, attach a
CAT5 cable between the camera and the PoE switch.

Using a PoE Injector

If a PoE switch is not available, the camera can be powered
using a PoE injector, such as Phihong PSA1GU-480.

Fixed IP Camera
Cat5 cable Cat5 cable

Network switch PoE Injector

Mains Power Mains Power

Figure 1 Using a PoE Injector

Using a PoE Midspan

If a PoE switch is not available, the camera can be powered
using a PoE Midspan.
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Network switch

Mains Fixed IP Camera

Power In Cat5 cable
Out

PoE Midspan

Figure 2 Using a PoE Midspan

Using Auxiliary Power

If power from a PoE Ethernet switch, PoE Injector or PoE
Midspan is not available, the camera can be powered using the
auxiliary power input on pins 1 and 2 of the 18-way I/O connector
on the rear of the camera.
Auxiliary power requirements are 24V AC or 24V DC at 290mA
max (7VA max power) for 8000 camera variants, and 334mA
max (8VA max power) for 9000 camera variant. Figure 3 shows
the pin numbering scheme of the I/O connector.

Pin 1 Pin 17

Pin 2 Pin 18

Figure 3 I/O connector pin numbering scheme

Use 18AWG (or 1mm2) figure of eight (or twisted pair) cable to
connect an auxiliary power supply to the camera.
The auxiliary power input to the camera is not polarity sensitive;
therefore a DC power supply can be connected in either polarity.
A 24V DC, 500mA PSU with mains power lead can be ordered
from IndigoVision, the base order code is 110004. Add -1 to the
base order code for a UK IEC mains lead, -2 for a US IEC mains
lead and -3 for an EU IEC mains lead.
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Power Up LEDs
When the camera is powered up, the LEDs indicate the following:

LED Color State Meaning

Power up Green Flashing Camera is powered up
Network/link Yellow Unlit Link is down
Solid Link is up, but there is no
network traffic
Flashing Link is up and there is
network traffic
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INITIAL FIXED IP CAMERA

2 CONFIGURATION

You can configure your Fixed IP Camera using the Web

Configuration pages, or a serial connection. The Web
Configuration method is detailed below. If you are using a serial
connection, see “Using the Serial Port Connection” on page 20.

Initial IP Properties
By default, these cameras are programmed with the IP properties
shown in Table 3.
Table 3 Default IP Properties

Initial Configuration
IP Address 10.5.1.10
Subnet Mask 255.0.0.0
Default Gateway 10.0.0.1

Using the Web Configuration Pages

To configure your camera using the Web Configuration pages
you must:
1 Prepare an isolated network.
2 Prepare your PC for initial device configuration.
3 Configure your camera. This includes specifying its IP
address and subnet mask.
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You must also have one of the following:

• A CAT5 crossover cable suitable for connection between the
PC and the RJ45 connector on the camera, plus a 24V AC or
DC PSU, OR
• A PoE switch with two standard CAT5 cables, OR
• A PoE injector with one standard CAT5 cable and one CAT5
crossover cable.

Step 1 — Preparing an Isolated Network

You should connect your camera and the PC you are using to
configure it on their own isolated network. To do this, connect the
unit to the PC using an Ethernet cross-over cable (see Figure 4.)

Fixed IP Camera

PC
Network

Power Supply
(not required
for PoE)

Figure 4 Connecting the unit and PC using a cross-over cable

Alternatively, you can connect the unit and PC to the same PoE
switch (Figure 5):

Fixed IP Camera

PoE switch
PC

Cat5 cable

Figure 5 Connecting the unit using a PoE switch

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A further alternative is to connect the unit to the PC via a PoE

Injector (Figure 6):

Fixed IP Camera

PoE injector Cat5 crossover

PC cable
IN OUT

Cat5 cable

Mains
Power
Supply

Figure 6 Connecting the unit using a PoE injector

Step 2 — Preparing for Initial Device Configuration

All cameras are supplied with their IP address and subnet mask
set to 10.5.1.10 and 255.0.0.0 respectively. You cannot connect
the cameras to your network until you have changed these
settings to suit your network.
To change the factory defaults of your camera, you must first
(temporarily) modify your PC’s network settings.

Caution: Please note the original value of all settings that are to
be changed so that you can re-enter them when you
have completed the initial camera configuration.

To change your PC’s settings:

1 Use the Windows XP Network Settings configuration
application to set the PC’s IP address and subnet mask, as
follows:
a. In Windows Explorer, right-click Network Neighborhood
and select Properties.
b. Right-click Local Area Network and select Properties.
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Figure 7 LAN Properties

c. Right-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and select
Properties.

Figure 8 IP Properties
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d. Set the IP address to an address close to the factory IP

address, for example, 10.5.1.2 and change the PC’s
subnet mask to 255.0.0.0 (the same as the factory
default).
e. Click OK, then OK again.

Step 3 — Configuring your Fixed IP Camera

Once you have changed your PC’s network settings, you must
change the IP values of the camera from its factory defaults.
All cameras are supplied with their IP address and subnet mask
set to 10.5.1.10 and 255.0.0.0 respectively. You cannot connect
the cameras to your network until you have changed these
settings to suit your network.
To change these values:
1 Open Windows XP’s Internet Explorer application. From the
File menu, select Open, and enter 10.5.1.10 (the factory
default IP address), then click OK.
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2 The Web Configuration home page appears (Figure 9):

Figure 9 Web Configuration home web page

3 Click the Network link on the left of the web page:

Figure 10 Network web page

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4 The fields are as follows:

• Use DHCP — Tick this box if you wish to assign the following
Network parameters via a DHCP Server:
• IP Address
• Subnet Mask
• Default Gateway
• Hostname
• Network Time Server Address

Note: IndigoVision recommends that if you are using DHCP,

you should configure the DHCP server to assign a given
IP address based on the unit’s MAC address. Also, if the
unit does not receive any response from the DHCP server
it will default to using the network parameters supplied by
the last completed DHCP request.
If not using DHCP, you must enter the information manually.
• Host Name — Enter a name for the camera to identify the
camera.
• Location — Enter a location to identify the camera.
• IP Address — Enter the IP address of the camera.
• Subnet Mask — Enter the IP network subnet mask.

Caution: Ensure that you enter the correct values. Once you
change from the defaults, the camera is no longer
configurable by the PC with its current network
settings.

• Gateway — This is the appropriate default gateway for

remote network access and is only required if the cameras
are to be accessed from a different subnet.
• NTP Server Address — Address of NTP time server (if
available).
• Ethernet Interface — Enter a link type. The values are as
follows:
• 0 - 10Mbps Half-Duplex
• 1 - 10Mbps Full-Duplex
• 2 - 100Mbps Half-Duplex
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• 3 - 100Mbps Full-Duplex
• 4 - Auto-negotiate (default)
You may need to change the Ethernet link type default value
from Auto-negotiate for some network devices. If you have
problems maintaining a network link, contact your system
administrator to determine the appropriate setting.
When you have entered the configuration data for the camera on
the web page, click Submit to apply the changes to the camera.
5 To configure another camera, disconnect the network cable
from the camera. Leave this cable connected to the PC.

Note: IndigoVision recommends that you make a note of the

camera’s new IP address and subnet mask, or label
the camera with its new details.
6 Connect the network cable to the next camera you want to
configure.
7 Type the following command from a Command Window:
C:> arp -d 10.5.1.10

Note: You must do this before you can access the next unit
for configuration.
8 Repeat these steps for each camera, using different IP
addresses for each camera.

Caution: Ensure that no two cameras share the same IP

address (or that of the PC).

9 When you have configured all your cameras, return the PC to

its original settings, or change them as appropriate for your
network.
10 You are now ready to take your camera(s) off the isolated
network and connect them to the main network. See
“Attaching the Fixed IP Camera to the Network” on page 23.

Using the Serial Port Connection

To configure your camera using the serial port, you require a
standard RS232 null modem serial cable and the serial cable
shipped with the camera.
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1 Connect the supplied serial cable to the camera.

2 Connect the 9 way DSUB end of the serial cable to a PC
serial port using a standard null modem serial cable, as
shown in Figure 11.

Fixed IP Camera

Attach the 18-pin connector end

of the serial cable to the 18-pin
plug on the camera
Serial cable
PC with serial
configuration software

Standard serial cable Serial cable shipped

with camera
9 pin DSUB 18-pin connector
female mates mates to camera
to PC

Figure 11 Serial port connection

3 On the PC, use a Terminal Emulation program such as
Windows HyperTerminal and set the serial port parameters
as follows:
• 115200 baud
• 8 bits
• No parity
• 1 stop bit
• Flow Control: None
4 If using an auxiliary PSU, connect a 24V AC or 24V DC
power supply between pins 1 and 2 of the 12 way IO
connector (see Figure 3 on page 10 for pinout details).
5 Switch on the Auxiliary Power Supply to apply power to the
camera, or, if using Power Over Ethernet, plug in the network
cable.

Note: Please allow 45 seconds for the camera to boot up.

6 Connect to the unit and press Enter. You should see the
following prompt:
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VB8000/VP804 Version vx-xx-x

Device Type : Transmitter
Network Settings : [ 10.5.1.10 / 255.0.0.0 / 10.0.0.1 ]
VB8000 login:
7 Log in to the unit using the username "config" and password
"config". The unit prompts you to enter the new configuration
values. At each prompt, press <Enter> to accept the current
value.
• Use DHCP (y/n) — Enter y to use DHCP for IP
configuration, or n for manual IP configuration.
• IP Address — Enter the IP address of the unit.
• Subnet Mask — Enter the IP network subnet mask.
• Default Gateway — Enter the appropriate default
gateway for remote network access: this is only required if
the cameras are to be accessed from a different subnet.
• Host name — Enter a name to describe the unit.
• Location — Enter a name to describe the location of the
unit.
• Link type — Enter a link type. The values are as follows:
• 0 - 10Mbps Half-Duplex
• 1 - 10Mbps Full-Duplex
• 2 - 100Mbps Half-Duplex
• 3 - 100Mbps Full-Duplex
• 4 - Auto-negotiate
You may need to change the Ethernet link type default
value from Auto-negotiate for some network devices. If
you have problems maintaining a network link, contact
your system administrator to determine the appropriate
setting.
• Reset Network Security to factory defaults (y/n) ? —
Enter "y" to reset the unit's password and network security
settings. This will enable unrestricted access to the
configuration web pages, and is the only way to reset the
password on the unit. Enter “n” if you do not want to make
changes to the unit's network security.
If you have more than one camera, repeat these steps for each
camera.
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You are now ready to attach the camera(s) to the network.

Attaching the Fixed IP Camera to the Network

After configuring the camera’s IP settings, you must attach it
directly to your network using an available network port, as
follows:
1 Reconnect your PC to the network.
2 Use a standard RJ45 connector and CAT5 cable to connect
to the network socket in the camera, as shown in Figure 12.

Fixed IP Camera

PC
Network

Power Supply
(not required
for PoE)

Figure 12 Connecting the Fixed IP Camera to the network

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FIXED IP CAMERA INSTALLATION

3

Once you have configured your camera’s IP settings, you are

ready to install it in its final position.

Mounting Instructions
The camera has two 1/4” UNC threaded mounting holes, one on
the top and one on the bottom.
Fit the supplied lens to the camera by rotating the lens clockwise
into the CS mount until fully home. Connect the iris cable to the
back of the camera.

Mount. 1/4” UNC (both sides)

Figure 13 Camera Body

Setting up a Day-Only Sensor

Note: This section applies to Day-Only camera variants only.
When setting up the sensor, you may find it helpful to connect the
analog video output of the camera to a video monitor.
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The iris adjust potentiometer is accessed through the small hole

on the rear panel of the camera (see Figure 14) .

Auto Iris

Iris Adjust Network I/O

Figure 14 Rear Panel

Brightness Settings
For lowest bit rate performance the camera is shipped with
Automatic Gain Control (AGC) disabled and a gain of 0 is
programmed. The shutter speed is fixed to 1/50 for PAL and 1/60
for NTSC.
• If the output image is too dark, rotate the iris adjust pot
clockwise.
• If the image is too bright rotate the iris adjust pot
anti-clockwise.
• If you have low light conditions and need to set the AGC
function, use the Web Configuration pages (Video tab) to do
this.
• If the iris adjust pot is at its minimum setting and the image is
still too bright, you may need to increase shutter speed using
the Web Configuration pages (Video tab).

Focus Adjustment
The camera is supplied with a Varifocal DC Auto Iris lens.
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• To increase or reduce the angle of view, loosen the TELE /

WIDE adjustment thumbscrew, then rotate the TELE / WIDE
adjustment accordingly.
• To achieve correct focus loosen the FAR / NEAR adjustment
thumbscrew, then rotate the FAR / NEAR adjustment
accordingly.
When the correct angle of view and focus have been achieved
tighten both thumb screws.
If you have difficulty getting the camera to focus, you may need
to adjust the back focus of the lens. When making back focus
adjustments the iris cable MUST be disconnected.

Locking
Ring

Adjustment
Ring

Figure 15 Lens locking and adjustment rings

• Disconnect the iris cable from the back of the camera.
• Unlock the adjustment ring and lens assembly by rotating the
locking ring anti-clockwise (see Figure 15 ).
• While holding the loosened locking ring in position, screw the
adjustment ring and lens in or out to reduce or increase the
back focus position.
• Once the back focus has been adjusted, lock the assembly in
position by rotating the locking ring clockwise.
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• Reconnect the iris cable.

• Ensure that the image can be focused at both TELE and
WIDE extremes using the FAR/NEAR adjustment.
• If focus can still not be achieved at both TELE and WIDE
extremes continue making adjustments to the back focus until
focussing at both extremes is possible.
Repeat the viewing angle and focus adjustments as required.
Note: The lens supplied with the camera features a slip ring to
allow the lens to be rotated after it has been fully secured to the
camera. This slip ring can be used to re-position the lens and
auto-iris cable for ease of connection.

Setting up a Day-Night Sensor

Note: This section applies to Day-Night camera variants only.
When setting up the sensor, you may find it helpful to connect the
analog video output of the camera to a video monitor.
The iris adjust potentiometer is accessed through the small hole
on the rear panel of the camera.

Auto Iris

Iris Adjust Network I/O

Figure 16 Rear Panel

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Brightness Settings
For correct DayNight operation the camera is shipped with
Automatic Gain Control (AGC) enabled.
AGC must be enabled for the camera to switch to monochrome
in low light levels.
The shutter speed is fixed to 1/50 for PAL and 1/60 for NTSC.
• If the output image is too dark, or unexpectedly high bit rates
are experienced, disable AGC via the Web Configuration
pages (Video tab), rotate the iris adjust pot clockwise
(towards the 8-way connector on the sensor assembly) until
correct brightness level is achieved, and then re-enable AGC.
• If the image is too bright, disable AGC via the Web
Configuration pages (Video tab), rotate the iris adjust pot
anti-clockwise, and then re-enable AGC.
• If the iris adjust pot is at its minimum setting and the image is
still too bright, you may need to increase shutter speed using
the Web Configuration pages (Video tab).

Focus Adjustment
The camera is supplied with a Varifocal DC Auto Iris lens.
• To increase or reduce the angle of view, loosen the TELE /
WIDE adjustment thumbscrew, then rotate the TELE / WIDE
adjustment accordingly.
• To achieve correct focus loosen the FAR / NEAR adjustment
thumbscrew, then rotate the FAR / NEAR adjustment
accordingly.
When the correct angle of view and focus have been achieved
tighten both thumb screws.
If you have difficulty getting the camera to focus, you may need
to adjust the back focus of the lens. When making back focus
adjustments the iris cable MUST be disconnected.
• Disconnect the iris cable from the back of the camera.
• Unlock the inner ring and lens assembly by rotating the
locking ring anti-clockwise (see Figure 17).
• While holding the loosened locking ring in position, screw the
inner ring and lens in or out to reduce or increase the back
focus position.
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• Once the back focus has been adjusted, lock the assembly in
position by rotating the locking ring clockwise.
• Reconnect the iris cable.
• Ensure that the image can be focused at both TELE and
WIDE extremes using the FAR/NEAR adjustment

Locking
Ring

Adjustment
Ring

Figure 17 Lens locking and adjustment rings

• If focus can still not be achieved at both TELE and WIDE
extremes continue making adjustments to the back focus until
focussing at both extremes is possible.
Repeat the viewing angle and focus adjustments as required.
Note: The lens supplied with the camera features a slip ring to
allow the lens to be rotated after it has been fully secured to the
camera. This slip ring can be used to re-position the lens and
auto-iris cable for ease of connection.
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Day-Night Focus
The Day-Night camera can be used with IR illumination to
produce images in dark conditions. To correctly focus the camera
for both day and night operation, ND filters must be used during
the focus procedure.

Use of a 0.9 ND filter is recommended, however ND filters of

lower optical densities should be use if the image obtained with a
0.9 ND filter is too dark to accurately focus the camera.

• Hold the ND filter over the front of the lens. This should result
in a darker image and the lens iris should be fully open.
Adjust the camera focus while keeping the ND filter in front of
the lens.
Remove the ND filter. The camera image should now remain in
focus during both day and night condition.
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HARDWARE SPECIFICATION
A

This chapter details the hardware specifications for the camera. It

provides the codec and sensor specifications and the
dimensions.

Codec Specification

Video
• 1Vp-p, 75ohm (PAL or NTSC depending on model)

Video Codec
• 8000 Series: ISO14496-2 Standard MPEG-4 Simple Profile
• 9000 Series: ISO14496-10 Standard H.264 Baseline Profile
• User-configurable bit rate
• User-configurable frame rate
• “4:2:0” YUV color space

Resolution
• SIF
• 2SIF
• 4SIF

Audio
Note: This section applies to “with audio” variants only.
• MPEG-4 Advanced Audio Encoding
• 16kHz sampling
• Selectable 32, 48, 64Kbps bit-rate
• 100-5000Hz bandwidth
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Console Input/Output
Console
• EIA-574 RS232 only
• Maximum Baud Rate 115.2 Kbps
• Console Settings: 115200, 8bits,1 Stop Bit, No Parity

Analog Video Output

Pins 13 and 14 of the IO connector on the rear of the unit are
provided for access to an analogue composite video output. This
output can be used if the camera is to be used in an analogue
application or for installation purposes to aid setting the sensor
position and focus. Video output signal specification is:
• Video Standard: NTSC or PAL
• Signal Amplitude: 1Vp-p
• Signal Impedance: 75 ohms

Audio Mic Input

Note: This section applies to “with audio” variants only.
• Mono input
• Dynamic only (Condensed not supported)
• Maximum input voltage: 200mVrms

Audio Line Input/Output

Note: This section applies to “with audio” variants only.
Line Input
• Mono input
• Maximum Input Voltage 1Vpp
The audio input gain of the unit can be adjusted from the audio
web page to cater for lower input signal amplitudes.

Line Output
• Maximum Output Voltage 1Vpp
• Minimum Output Load 32 Ohms
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This output is not capable of driving a speaker directly. It should

be connected to a suitable amplifier, powered speakers or
headphones.

Console Serial Port

The Fixed IP Camera has a console serial port, which can be
used for diagnostics and set up of initial IP settings. A short cable
is supplied to provide a standard 9 pin male DSUB interface to
this port. The 9 pin male DSUB connector can be connected to a
PC serial port using a standard null modem cable (not supplied).
The serial cable wiring details are shown in Table 4:
Table 4
Signal Name IO Connector 9 Way DSUB
Pin Number Pin Number
Rx data 11 2
Tx data 12 3
Gnd 9 5

Power Over Ethernet

• IEEE 802.3af compliant

Network Connections
• RJ45 connector on the rear of the camera for connecting to
the network. The network connection must be made using
CAT5 (or higher spec) twisted pair cable.
• Maximum cable length is 100 metres. The network cable
must use straight through wiring.

Metrics
Dimensions
178mm (l) x 88mm (w) x 147mm (h)

Weight
• 430g
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Power
• Power consumption:
• 8000 camera variant: maximum 7W
• 9000 camera variant: maximum 8W

Environment
• Operating temperature: 0°C (32°F) to + 40°C (104°F)
• Storage temperature -20°C (-4°F) to + 70°C (158°F)

Regulatory
• EN 55022(1998) ITE emission standard – Class A
• EN55024(1998) +A1:2000 +A2:2003 ITE immunity standard
• CFR47(1995) Part 15 subpart B – Class A (US federal code
of regulations)
• This product meets the requirements of the EC restriction of
hazardous substances (RoHS) directive 2002/95/EC

In accordance with the EC Waste Electrical and

Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive 2002/96/EC
this product must be sent to a recycling plant for proper
disposal at the end of its use.

Binary IO Connections
The camera has 2 opto-isolated binary inputs and 1 opto-isolated
binary output. Table 5 provides details of the binary IO
connections on the 18-way IO connector.
Table 5 18-way IO connector Binary IO connections

Signal Pin Number

IN1+ 5
IN1- 8
IN2+ 7
IN2- 10
OUT1A 4
OUT1B 6
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See Figure 3 on page 10 for the connector's pin numbering

scheme

Binary Input
• Two opto-isolated binary inputs
• Maximum Input voltage 24V DC
• To set a Binary Input High, VIN should be 4V DC minimum,
24V DC maximum
• To set a Binary Input Low, VIN should be 1V DC maximum
The binary inputs require an external voltage source to drive
them. The voltage source is normally connected via a controlled
switch to a binary input. The positive connection from the voltage
source should be wired to the IN + pin (via switch), the negative
connection to the IN - pin. When the camera is enabled via
Control Center to generate Binary IO events, then connecting the
voltage source to an input triggers a rising edge Binary IO event
from the camera. Disconnecting the voltage source from an input
triggers a falling edge Binary IO event from the camera. The
voltage source used should be between 4V and 24V DC. See
Figure 18 for a simple example of a Binary Input connection.

+Vs

IN+
Fixed IP
Camera
IN-
-Vs

Figure 18 Binary Input Connection

If voltage sources greater than 24V DC must be used then an
external resistor is required. The value of this resistor can be
calculated as follows:
R = [ 100 * (VON - 1) - 1500 ] ohms rounded down to the nearest
preferred resistor value, where VON is the desired voltage for a
logic high.
eg. for VON = 48V DC
R = [ 100 *( 48 - 1 ) - 1500 ]
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= 4700 - 1500 = 3200

~ 3K

Binary Output
The binary output consists of a pair of solid state relay contacts.
The camera’s binary output contacts are normally open and can
be set to open or closed using IndigoVision Control Center
software.
When closed, the maximum resistance between the contacts is
2 ohms.
The maximum current carrying capacity of the contacts is 500mA
at 25°C. The maximum current has a linear de-rating factor of
5mA/°C. Therefore at 40°C the maximum current is 400mA.
The maximum voltage to be switched is 50Vpk.
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Sensor Specification
NTSC PAL
CCD Sensor 1/4” IL CCD
Active pixels (HxV) 768 x 494 752 x 582
Horizontal resolution (Color) 490 TVL
Horizontal resolution 540 TVL
(Monochrome -
Day-Night camera only)
Sensitivity (Color) 0.5 Lux
Sensitivity (Monochrome, 0.05 Lux
with 850nm IR illumination -
Day-Night camera only)
Signal to noise ratio >48dB (AGC off)
Gain control Automatic (36dB max) or fixed options via web page
Scan mode Interlaced
Mirror mode Selectable via web page
Synchronization Internal
Back light compensation Selectable via web page
White balance mode AWB auto white mode, fixed modes selectable via web
page
Iris control DC Auto Iris
Shutter speeds Automatic from 1/60 to Automatic from 1/50 to
1/100,000 1/100,000
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INDEX

console
A input/output 34
AGC 26, 29 serial port 35
analog video output 34 specification 34
attaching camera to network 23
audio
line input 34 D
line output 34 day-night camera
mic input 34 brightness settings 29
audio codec focus adjustment 29
specification 33 focusing problems 29
Automatic Gain Control 26, 29 setting up 28
auxiliary power day-night focus 31
powering up 10 day-only camera
requirements 10 brightness settings 26
focus adjustment 26
focusing problems 27
B setting up 25
binary default IP properties 13
input 37 default IP settings, changing 17
IO connections 36 DHCP server 19
output 38 dimensions 35
brightness settings
day-night camera 29
day-only camera 26 E
environment 36
Ethernet interface 19
C
cabling requirements 7
camera variants 7 F
changing focus adjustment
default IP settings 17 day-night camera 29
PC settings 15 day-only camera 26
codec specification 33
configuration
initial 13 G
using serial port 20 gateway 19
using Web Configuration getting started 7
pages 13
connectors
auto-iris 8
RJ45 35
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injector 9
H midspan 9
hardware specification 33 switch 9
host name 19 PoE injector, powering up 9
PoE midspan, powering up 9
PoE switch, powering up 9
I power 36
initial configuration 13 consumption 35
installation 25 Power over Ethernet 35
IO connector, wiring requirements 8 powering up 9
IP address 19 LEDs 11
IP properties, changing overview 9
using serial port 21 using auxiliary power 10
using Web Configuration using PoE injector 9
pages 19 using PoE midspan 9
IP properties, default 13 using PoE switch 9
isolated network, preparing 14 preparing isolated network 14

L R
LEDs on powerup 11 regulatory information 36
lens requirements 8 resolution 33
lens type 26, 29 RJ45 connector 35
location of device 19

S
M sensor
maximum specification 39
binary input voltage 37 serial port 35
binary output voltage 38 configuration 20
cable length 35 setting up the day-night camera 28
power 36 setting up the day-only camera 25
mounting instructions 25 specifications 33
audio codec 33
codec 33
N console 34
network hardware 33
attaching camera to 23 power 36
connections 35 sensor 39
Network page configuration 19 video codec 33
NTP server address 19 weight 35
storage temperature 36
O subnet mask 19
operating temperature 36
T
P temperatures 36
troubleshooting
PC settings, changing 15
focus, day-night camera 29
PC, preparing for configuration 15
focus, day-only camera 27
PoE 9, 35
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V
video
codec specification 33
video codec
resolution 33
specification 33
video output, analog 34

W
Web Configuration
pages 13
weight 35
wiring
requirements, IO connector 8
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