ACTi B57A Hardware Manual

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Brand: ACTi
Category: Security Camera
Model: B57A (Hardware Manual), prm1nH.giZLHE
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Table of Contents

Precautions 3 Safety Instructions ........................................................................... 5 Introduction 6 The List of Models ............................................................................ 6 Package Contents ............................................................................. 7 Physical Description .................................................................... ...

Read these instructions

Read all the safety and operating instructions before using this product. Heed all warnings Adhere to all the warnings on the product and in the instruction manual. Failure to follow the safety instructions given may directly endanger people, cause damage to the system or to other equipment. Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose y ...

Federal Communications Commission Statement

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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instru ...

Disconnect this product from the power supply before cleaning.

Accessories and Repair Parts Use only the accessories and repair parts recommended by the manufacturer. Using other attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may cause hazards. Installation Install this device as well as other devices (such as PoE injector, alarm, etc.) in a dry place protected from weather. Servicing Do not atte ...

The List of Models

This hardware manual contains the following models: B57 6MP Video Analytics Indoor Hemispheric Dome with D/N, Adaptive IR, Extreme WDR, SLLS, Fixed lens B57A 6MP Video Analytics Indoor Hemispheric Dome with D/N, Adaptive IR, Extreme WDR, SLLS, Fixed lens B59 8MP Video Analytics Indoor Hemispheric Dome with D/N, Adaptive IR, Extreme WDR, SLLS, Fixed Lens B59A 8MP Video Analytics Indoor Hemispher ...

Check if the camera package comes with the following items.

Camera Terminal Block (for Power) Terminal Block (for DI/DO) Screw Kit Drill Template Quick Installation Guide Warranty Card IMPORTANT: When the camera is taken out from the box, the lens is covered by a thin film. DO NOT remove this film. It is used to protect the lens from scratches or fingerprint marks which may happen during installation. Remove ...

Used to restore the factory default settings, including the

administrator’s password. Using a pointed object, such as a pen, press and hold the Reset button for 5 seconds or until the Power LED lights up. 2 Digital Input / Output Connects to digital input or output devices, such as an alarm trigger, panic button, etc. Digital Input (DI) and Digital Output (DO) devices are ...

The camera comes with terminal blocks used when an external power adapter and a digital

input/output device are needed to be connected to the camera. The following procedures describe how to connect optional devices to the camera. Prepare the Power Adapter (Optional) In case of using a non-PoE switch or your PoE switch has limited power supply, you can purchase a power Adapter and directly connect the came ...

3. Connect the wire with the white stripe to the 12V pin and the other to the GND pin.

4. Tighten the screws of the 12V pin and the GND pins to secure the wire connection. 5. Set the prepared power adapter for connection later. Below is an example of a power adapter with an attached terminal block. NOTE: The power adapter is not bundled in the package. ...

Prepare the DI/DO Connector (Optional)

Depending on your surveillance needs, you may connect digital input or output devices to your camera to trigger events or notifications. Digital Input (DI) devices can be used to notify the camera about an activity in the camera site. DI can be triggers of events. For example, you can connect a “panic button” to the camera; as such when the panic button is pressed, the alarm signal ...

The table below shows the DI/DO connection specifications:

Device DI Connection design TTL - compatible logic levels Voltage To trigger (low) Logic level 0: 0V ~ 0.4V Normal (high) Logic level 1: 3.1V ~ 30V Current 10mA ~ 100mA DO Connection design Transistor (Open Collector) Voltage & Current < 24V DC, < 50mA Typical Connection Based on these specifications, if the DI device has a voltage of 0V ~ 30V or the DO device has a ...

High Voltage DO Device Connection

Even though the camera provides 12V power, this may not be enough for some high voltage DO devices, such as a ceiling light or a motor that opens or closes a gate. In this case, there is a need to connect an external relay. See wiring scheme below: Note that when choosing an appropriate relay, please refer to its specifications and make sure they match the above design. The triggering circui ...

There are several mounting options that you can use to install the camera. Select the most

suitable solution for your installation environment. Mounting Solutions Mount Types Accessories Surface Mount Directly installs the camera on the surface; no additional mounting accessories required. See Mounting on the Ceiling or Wall on page 16. Flush Mount Suitable when mounting the camera discretely above dr ...

Suitable when mounting the camera on a vertical pole.

PMAX-0320 PMAX-0503 PMAX-0313 PMAX-0503 Horizontal Pole Mount Suitable when mounting the camera on a horizontal pole. PMAX-0101 PMAX-0102 PMAX-0503 Corner Mount Suitable when mounting the camera on a corner area. The camera can also be tilted 10° to capture a larger viewing angle b ...

Mounting on the Ceiling or Wall

Step 1: Drill the Holes IMPORTANT! Before drilling the holes on the ceiling or wall, note the direction of the connectors side of the camera, which is also the opposite side of the camera logo. This influences the camera placement and where you should drill the hole where the cables will pass through or how the cables will go along the ceiling or wall. When installing the camera on the wall, t ...

Step 2: Prepare the Camera

IMPORTANT: When the camera is taken out from the box, the lens is covered by a thin film. DO NOT remove this film. It is used to protect the lens from scratches or fingerprint marks which may happen during installation. Remove this film only after the camera is securely installed and all connections are complete. 1. Slightly twist the cover ring counter-clockwise and pull to detach it. 2. If the ca ...

3. Install a memory card into the memory card slot of the camera, as needed.

Step 3: Install the Camera Install the camera using the three (3) supplied screws. Step 4: Connect the Cable(s) 1. Connect one end of the network cable to the camera. If necessary, connect other cable connectors (optional), like audio input/output, DC 12V power, and DI/DO. See sample image below. NOTE: The cables are not included in the camera packa ...

2. Attach the cover ring, take note that the arrow on the camera should be aligned with the

arrow on the cover ring. NOTE: The cables must be slightly bent underneath the cover ring. 3. Twist the ring counter-clockwise to secure the ring to the camera. 4. Remove the thin film protecting the lens. ...

5. On the network side, connect the other end of the Ethernet port to the network switch. As

needed, connect the other cables to the corresponding devices as well. Network AC Power Source PoE Injector / Switch Power Cable Ethernet Cable Ethernet Cable (Data + Power) Ethernet Cable (Data) Camera Step 5: Access the Camera Live View See Accessing the Camera on page 21 to view the camera Live View and adjust the capture settings ...

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