ACTi KCM-5211E Installation Guide

Outdoor-Ready Box

Hardware Manual

KCM-5211E, KCM-5311E
KCM-5511, KCM-5611

Ver. 2014/10/15

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Table of Contents

Precautions 3

Safety Instructions ........................................................................... 4

Introduction 6

Package Contents ............................................................................. 6

Physical Description ........................................................................ 7

Installation Procedures 9

Step 1: Remove the Back Cover ...................................................... 9

Step 2: Prepare the Flex Conduit .................................................. 10

Step 3: Connect the Ethernet Cable .............................................. 12

Step 4: Install the Camera .............................................................. 14

Step 5: Access the Camera ............................................................ 14

Other Connections 15

Connecting a Power Adaptor (Optional) ....................................... 15

Connecting DI/DO Devices (Optional) ........................................... 17

Connecting a Serial Device (Optional) .......................................... 20

Accessing the Camera 22

Configure the IP Address ............................................................... 22

Access the Camera ......................................................................... 26

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Precautions

Read these instructions

You should read all the safety and operating instructions before using this product.

Heed all warnings

You must adhere to all the warnings on the product and in the instruction manual. Failure to
follow the safety instruction given may directly endanger people, cause damage to the system
or to other equipment.

Servicing

Do not attempt to service this video device yourself as opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.

Trademarks

All names used in this manual are probably registered trademarks of respective companies.

Liability

Every reasonable care has been taken during the writing of this manual. Please inform your
local office if you find any inaccuracies or omissions. We cannot be held responsible for any
typographical or technical errors and reserve the right to make changes to the product and
manuals without prior notice.

FCC/CE Regulation

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely
to cause harmful interference in which case the users will be required to correct the
interference at their own expense.

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Safety Instructions

Don’t use the power supply with other voltages

This device is likely to be damaged or damage other equipments / personnel, if you use a
power supply with different voltage than the one included with this device. All warranty of this
product will be voided in the situations above.

Don’t open the housing of the product

Cleaning

Disconnect this video product from the power supply before cleaning.

Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may
cause hazards.

Water and Moisture

Do not use this video product near water, for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,
or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool and the like.

Don’t use accessories not recommended by the manufacturer

Only install this device and the power supply in a dry place protected from weather

Servicing

Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.

Damage Requiring service

Disconnect this video product from the power supply immediately and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions.

1) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged

2) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the video product.

3) If the video product has been directly exposed to rain or water.

4) If the video product does not operate normally by following the operating Instructions in
this manual. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the instruction manual, as an
improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage, and will often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video product to its normal
operation.

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Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine if the video product is in proper operating condition.

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Introduction

Package Contents

Camera QIG

Terminal Blocks for Power, DI/O and
Serial Port Warranty Card

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Physical Description

1) MicroSDHC Card Slot

Insert a MicroSDHC card here for local recording on the camera.

2) Power LED

The Power LED lights red when the camera is powered on.

3) Audio Input / Output

These connectors connect to audio input and output devices, such as microphones and
speakers.

4) DC 12V Power Input

In case the camera is connected to a non-PoE (Power over Ethernet) switch, use this
connector to connect an external adaptor (not included) to the camera. See Connecting a

Power Adaptor (Optional) on page 15 for more information.

5) Serial Port

This port connects to serial devices via RS-485 or RS-422 protocols. Use the supplied serial
port terminal block to connect the wires from the camera to the serial device.
See Connecting a Serial Device (Optional) on page 20 for connection details.

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6) Reset Button

The Reset button is used to restore the factory default settings of the camera, including the
administrator’s password.

The reset button can be used for following purposes:

1. The administrator’s password has been forgotten and therefore the camera cannot be
accessed.

2. In case of IP address, mask, or allow/deny filter related issues, resulting with inability to
modify these settings.

3. In case of connectivity issues or abnormal video quality.

How to do the reset properly?
Step 1: Disconnect the power supply (e.g. disconnect the power adaptor or a PoE switch /

injector).

Step 2: Press and hold the reset button.
Step 3: Connect the power supply while keeping the reset button pressed. During this time the

Power LED may turn on and turn off several times.

Step 4: Wait for 45 seconds and then release the reset button.

7) Ethernet Port

The Ethernet port connects to a network using a standard Ethernet cable.

8) Digital Input / Output

This connector connects to digital input or output devices, such as alarm triggers, panic
buttons, etc. Digital Input (DI) and Digital Output (DO) devices are used in applications like
motion detection, event triggering, alarm notifications, etc. See Connecting DI/DO Devices

(Optional) on page 17 for more information.

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Installation Procedures

Before installation, prepare the following tools and accessories which are not included in the
camera package thus must be purchased separately:

 Camera Bracket (PMAX-1101 is recommended)
 Flexible Conduit (Trade size = 1/2”)
 Ethernet Cable
 Network Switch (PoE or non-PoE)
 Screwdriver

Step 1: Remove the Back Cover

Loosen the four (4) screws to detach the back cover of the camera.

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Step 2: Prepare the Flex Conduit

1. From the network side, insert the Ethernet cable and other cables (if any) through the flex
conduit.

NOTE: To connect an external power adaptor, digital input/output (DI/DO) or serial devices,

insert the cables without connectors through the flex conduit and as well as audio
input/output device cables at this point.

2. Insert the clamping nut through the flex conduit.

3. Insert the sealing insert and attach it at the end of the flex conduit.

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Sealing Insert

Clamping Nut

Conduit Gland

Body

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4. Detach the conduit gland from the back cover of the camera as shown below:

5. Insert the Ethernet cable and other cables (if any) without terminal blocks through the
conduit gland body of the back cover.

Ethernet Cable Only Ethernet and Power Adaptor Cable

6. Insert the sealing insert into the conduit gland body.

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7. Attach the clamping nut to complete the cable solution.

NOTE: Make sure the clamping nut is tightly attached to the conduit gland body to avoid

water leak.

Step 3: Connect the Ethernet Cable

1. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port of the camera.

If connecting other cables, such as an external power adaptor, DI/DO or serial devices,
connect the supplied terminal blocks and connect them to the corresponding connectors of
the camera ( see Other Connections on page 15 for more information). Sample image
below.

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Micro SDHC Slot

Audio In /Out Jacks

12V Power Connector

Serial Connector

Digital Input / Output

(DI/DO) Connector

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2. When done, close the back cover by tightening the three (3) screws.

3. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to a network switch.

NOTE: In case of using a non-PoE switch, you must use an external power adaptor (not

included) to connect the camera to a power source. See Connecting a Power Adaptor

(Optional) on page 15.

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Step 4: Install the Camera

Install the camera to the bracket (not included in the package).

NOTE: The bracket is not included in the camera package. The camera can be mounted
directly on a wall using PMAX-1101 or use accessory sets for pole or corner installations (see

http://www.acti.com/mountingselector for more information).

Step 5: Access the Camera

Access the camera Live View. See Accessing the Camera on page 22 for more information.

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White stripe: Connects to 12V Pin

Connects to GND Pin

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Other Connections

This section describes the procedures in preparing the external devices that you can connect
to the camera. The camera supports DC12V power input, Digital Input and Output (DI/DO),
Audio Input and Output devices, as well as Serial Devices like a Pan-Tilt (PT) Scanner using
the bundled terminal blocks. The use of these devices, however, is optional.

Connecting a Power Adaptor (Optional)

In case of using a non-PoE switch or your PoE switch has limited power supply, you can
purchase a power adaptor and directly connect the camera to a power outlet. The power
adaptor must be connected to the supplied terminal block before use.

To do this, follow the procedures below:

1. Loosen the screws of the 12V and GND pins of the power terminal block.

2. Take note that a standard power adaptor cable has two (2) different wires:

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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 adaptor for connection later. Below is an example of a power
adaptor with an attached terminal block.

NOTE: The power adaptor is not bundled in the package.

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Device

Pin

Mapping Instructions

Digital Output 2
(DO2)

1

DO2

Connect the wires of one output device to DO2 (Pin 1)
and 12V (Pin 3).

3

12V

Digital Output 1
(DO1)

5

DO1

Connect the wires of another output device to DO1
(Pin 5) and 12V (Pin 5).

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12V

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Connecting DI/DO Devices (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 will be sent through the camera. Other
common DI device applications are emergency button, smoke detector, passive infrared
sensor, etc.

Digital Output (DO) devices are external devices that are activated by the camera upon an

event inside the camera. For example, you can connect an “alarm horn” to the camera; as

such when an event occurs inside the camera (e.g. detected intruder), the alarm horn will
sound. Other common DO device applications are motion-triggered lights, electric fence,
magnetic door locks, etc.

You can connect up to two DI and two DO devices to your camera.

Loosen the pin screw, insert the wire, and tighten the screw to secure the wire. See the
following tables on how to map the pins.

To connect output devices (DO), map the pins to one of the pin combinations below:

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Device

Pin

Mapping Instructions

Digital Input 2
(DI2)

2

DI2

Connect the wires of the one input device to DI2 (Pin 2)
and GND (Pin 4).

4

GND

Digital Input 1
(DI1)

6

DI1

Connect the wires of another input device to DI1 (Pin 6)
and GND (Pin 8).

8

GND

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, < 100mA

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To connect input devices (DI), map the pins to one of the pin combinations below:

The table below shows the DI/DO connection specifications:

Typical Connection

Based on these specifications, if the DI device has a voltage of 0V ~ 30V or the DO device has
a voltage of < 24V (<100mA), then the camera can supply internal power to these devices and
there is no need to connect the DI/DO device to an external power source.

In this case, wire connection to Pins 1 to 4. Use the GND and DI2 pins to connect a DI device
and use the 12V and DO2 pins to connect a DO device. See wiring scheme below:

Consequently, to connect a second DI or DO device, wire the connection to Pins 5 to 8.

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Relay

(DO1 Device)

Camera

Illuminator

110V-220V AC

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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 circuit voltage has to be around 12V DC and the
switch-controlled circuit voltage has to match the external power supply (e.g. 110V AC or 220V
AC).

The illustration below is a graphic example of connecting a relay to a high voltage DO device.

NOTE: For more information on DI/DO connections, please refer to the Knowledge Base

article All about Digital Input and Digital Output downloadable from the link below
(http://www.acti.com/kb/detail.asp?KB_ID=KB20091230001).

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Terminal Block

Wire Mapping

Pin Number / Label

Camera Pin

PT Scanner Pin

1

TX +

TX +

DATA +

2

TX -

TX -

DATA -

3

RX+

-

4

Rx-

-

Terminal Block

Wire Mapping

Pin Number / Label

Camera Pin

PT Scanner Pin

1

TX +

TX +

RX +

2

TX -

TX -

RX -

3

RX+

RX +

TX +

4

Rx-

RX -

TX -

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Connecting a Serial Device (Optional)

The camera can be connected to a Pan-Tilt (PT) Scanner (Pan-Tilt Head) using the serial port
connector. This allows the zoom camera to do pan and tilt using the Pelco-D protocol. Most PT
scanners accept Pelco-D and Pelco-P protocol commands via RS-485 or RS-422 connection,
which are both supported by your camera.

Check the connection available on the PT scanner and connect it to your camera following the
procedures below.

1. Map the wires from the PT scanner to your camera using the supplied terminal block
according to one of the tables below.

Via RS-485 Connection

Via RS-422 Connection

NOTE: The pins of the PT Scanner may be labeled differently depending on the location or

country where the scanner is purchased. For example, some devices may have RS-485
DATA+ pins labeled as “TX+”, “RX+”, "A” or “485+”, etc. Refer to the scanner

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documentation or contact the manufacturer to verify the corresponding pin labels and
ensure proper wiring connection.

CAUTION: Incorrect wiring may cause damage to the connected devices.

DISCLAIMER: ACTi will not be responsible for any damage caused by improper wiring.

2. Connect a ground wire to one of the GND terminal pins of your camera (via Power or DI/O
terminals) to complete the connection.

For more information on connecting PT scanners, please refer to the Knowledge Base article:

Pan and Tilt Scanner for ACTi Zoom Cameras
(http://www.acti.com/support/KnowledgeBase/outside/detail.asp?KB_ID=KB20110120001)

available on the website.

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Accessing the Camera

Configure the IP Address

In order to be able to communicate with the camera from your PC, both the camera and the PC
have to be within the same network segment. In most cases, it means that they both should
have very similar IP addresses, where only the last number of the IP address is different from
each other. There are 2 different approaches to IP Address management in Local Area
Networks – by DHCP Server or Manually.

Using DHCP server to assign IP address

If you have connected the computer and the camera into the network that has a DHCP server
running, then you do not need to configure the IP addresses at all – both the camera and the
PC would request a unique IP address from the DHCP server automatically. In such case, the
camera will immediately be ready for the access from the PC. The user, however, might not
know the IP address of the camera yet. It is necessary to know the IP address of the camera in
order to access it using a Web browser.

The quickest way to discover the cameras in the network is to use the simplest network
search, built in the Windows system – just by pressing the “Network” icon, all the cameras of
the local area network will be discovered by Windows, thanks to the UPnP function support of
our cameras.
In the example below, the camera that has just been connected to the network is successfully
found.

When the left mouse is clicked on the camera model name, the default browser of the PC is
automatically launched and the IP address of the target camera is already filled in the address
bar of the browser.

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If you work with our cameras regularly, then there is even a better way to discover the
cameras in the network – by using IP Utility. The IP Utility is a light software tool that can not

only discover the cameras, but also list lots of valuable information, such as IP and MAC
addresses, serial numbers, firmware versions, etc, and allows quick configuration of multiple
devices at the same time.

The IP Utility can be downloaded for free from http://www.acti.com/IP_Utility
When you launch IP Utility, the list of connected cameras in the network will be shown. See
sample illustration below:

You can quickly notice the camera model in the list. Click on the IP address to automatically
launch the default browser of the PC with the IP address of the target camera already filled in
the address bar of the browser.

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Use the default IP address of the camera

If there is no DHCP server in the given network, the user may have to manually assign the IP
addresses to both the PC and the camera to make sure they are in the same network
segment.

When the camera is plugged into the network and it does not detect any DHCP services, it will
automatically assign itself a default IP:

192.168.0.100

Whereas the default port number would be 80. In order to access that camera, the IP address
of the PC has to be configured to match the network segment of the camera.

Manually adjust the IP address of the PC

In the following example, based on Windows 7, we will configure the IP address to

192.168.0.99 and set Subnet Mask to 255.255.255.0 by using the steps below:

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Manually adjust the IP addresses of multiple cameras

If there are more than one camera to be used in the same local area network and there is no
DHCP server to assign unique IP addresses to each of them, all of the cameras would then
have the initial IP address of 192.168.0.100, which is not a proper situation for network
devices – all the IP addresses have to be different from each other. The easiest way to assign
cameras the IP addresses is by using IP Utility:

With the procedure shown above, all the cameras will have unique IP addresses, starting from

192.168.0.101. In case there are 20 cameras selected, the last one of the cameras would have

the IP 192.168.0.120.

Later, by pressing the “Refresh” button of the IP Utility, you will be able to see the list of
cameras with their new IP addresses.

Please note that it is also possible to change the IP addresses manually by using the Web
browser. In such case, please plug in only one camera at a time, and change its IP address by
using the Web browser before plugging in the next one. This way, the Web browser will not be
confused about two devices having the same IP address at the same time.

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Functionality

Internet Explorer

Live Video

Yes

Live Video Area Resizable

Yes

PTZ Control

Yes

Capture the snapshot

Yes

Video overlay based configuration
(Motion Detection regions, Privacy Mask regions)

Yes

All the other configurations

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Access the Camera

Now that the camera and the PC both have their unique IP addresses and are under the same
network segment, you can use Microsoft Internet Explorer on the PC to access the camera.

Note: Only Microsoft Internet Explorer is supported by the camera at the time of writing this
documentation. Please refer to our website (www.acti.com) for future upgrades.

Internet Explorer supports the following functionalities:

The ActiveX control for video stream management will be downloaded from the camera
directly – the user has to accept the use of such control when prompted so. No other third
party utilities are required to be installed in such case.

Assuming that the camera’s IP address is 192.168.0.100, you can access it by opening the
Web browser and typing the following address into the Web browser’s address bar:

http://192.168.0.100

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Upon successful connection to the camera, the user interface called Web Configurator would
appear together with the login page. The HTTP port number was not added behind the IP
address since the default HTTP port of the camera is 80, which can be omitted from the
address for convenience.

Before logging in, you need to know the factory default Account and Password of the camera.

Account: Admin

Password: 123456

For further operations, please refer to the Firmware User Manual.

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