Bosch NTC-255-PI User Manual

IP Camera 200 Series

NTC-255-PI

en Installation and Operation Manual

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Table of Contents
1	Safety	7
1.1	Safety precautions	7
1.2	Important safety instructions	8
1.3	FCC & ICES compliance	9
1.4	UL certification	10
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	Assembly	15
3.2	Mounting	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
3.6	Audio connectors	20
3.7	Camera set-up	21
3.7.1	Camera positioning	22
3.8	Resetting the camera	23
4	Browser connection	25
4.1	System requirements	25
4.2	Establishing the connection	25
4.2.1	Password protection in camera	26
4.3	Protected network	26
4.4	Connection established	27
4.4.1	LIVEPAGE	27
4.4.2	RECORDINGS	27
4.4.3	SETTINGS	27

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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
6.2.4	Display Stamping	39
6.3	Web Interface	41
6.3.1	Appearance	41
6.3.2	LIVEPAGE Functions	42
6.3.3	Logging	43
6.4	Camera	44
6.4.1	Picture Settings	44
6.4.2	Encoder Profile	46
6.4.3	Encoder Streams	50
6.4.4	Audio	51
6.4.5	Installer Menu	52
6.5	Recording	53
6.5.1	Storage Management	53
6.5.2	Recording Profiles	56
6.5.3	Retention Time	58
6.5.4	Recording Scheduler	59
6.5.5	Recording Status	60

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6.6	Alarm	61
6.6.1	Alarm Connections	61
6.6.2	Video Content Analyses (VCA)	64
6.6.3	VCA configurationProfiles	65
6.6.4	VCA configuration - Scheduled	71
6.6.5	VCA configuration - Event triggered	73
6.6.6	Audio Alarm	74
6.6.7	Alarm E-Mail	75
6.7	Interfaces	77
6.7.1	Alarm input	77
6.7.2	Relay	77
6.8	Network	79
6.8.1	Network Access	79
6.8.2	Advanced	83
6.8.3	Multicast	84
6.8.4	FTP Posting	86
6.9	Service	87
6.9.1	Maintenance	87
6.9.2	System Overview	89
7	Operation via the browser	91
7.1	Livepage	91
7.1.1	Processor load	91
7.1.2	Image selection	92
7.1.3	Digital I/O	93
7.1.4	System Log / Event Log	93
7.1.5	Saving snapshots	94
7.1.6	Recording video sequences	94
7.1.7	Running recording program	94
7.2	Recordings page	95
7.2.1	Controlling playback	95
8	Troubleshooting	97
8.1	LED indicators	97
8.2	Resolving problems	97
8.3	Customer service	97

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9	Maintenance	99
9.1	Repairs	99
9.1.1	Transfer and disposal	99
10	Technical Data	101
10.1	Specifications	101
10.1.1	Accessories	102

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1Safety

1.1Safety precautions

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.

If not avoided, this could result in property damage or risk of damage to the device.

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1.2Important 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.Heat Sources - Do not install the unit near any heat sources such as radiators, heaters, stoves, or other equipment (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

3.Water - Never spill liquid of any kind on the unit.

4.Lightning - Take precautions to protect the unit from power and lightning surges.

5.Controls adjustment - Adjust only those controls specified in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may cause damage to the unit.

6.Power sources - Operate the unit only from the type of power source indicated on the label.

7.Servicing - Unless qualified, do not attempt to service this unit yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

8.Replacement parts - Use only replacement parts specified by the manufacturer.

9.Installation - Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and in accordance with applicable local codes.

10.Attachments, changes or modifications - Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Any change or modification of the equipment, not expressly approved by Bosch, could void the warranty or, in the case of an authorization agreement, authority to operate the equipment.

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1.3FCC & 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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

–reorient or relocate the receiving antenna;

–increase the separation between the equipment and receiver;

–connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected;

–consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician

for help.

Intentional or unintentional modifications, not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance, shall not be made. Any such modifications could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for corrective action.

The user may find the following booklet, prepared by the Federal Communications Commission, helpful: How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems. This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.

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1.4UL 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.

UL MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, OR CERTIFICATIONS WHATSOEVER REGARDING THE PERFORMANCE OR RELIABILITY OF ANY SECURITY OR SIGNALING RELATED FUNCTIONS OF THIS PRODUCT.

1.5Bosch notices

Disposal - Your Bosch product was developed and manufactured with high-quality material and components that can be recycled and reused. This symbol means that electronic and electrical appliances, which have reached the end of their working life, must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste material. Separate collecting systems are usually in place for disused electronic and electrical products. Please dispose of these devices at an environmentally compatible recycling facility, per European Directive 2002/96/EC

More information

For more information please contact the nearest Bosch Security Systems location or visit www.boschsecurity.com

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1.6Copyrights

The firmware 4.1 uses the fonts "Adobe-Helvetica-Bold-R- Normal--24-240-75-75-P-138-ISO10646-1" and "Adobe- Helvetica-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. Permission to use, copy, modify, distribute and sell this software and its documentation for any purpose and without fee is hereby granted, provided that the above copyright notices appear in all copies and that both those copyright notices and this permission notice appear in supporting documentation, and that the names of Adobe Systems and Digital Equipment Corporation not be used in advertising or publicity pertaining to distribution of the software without specific, written prior permission.

This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.

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2Introduction

2.1Features

The Bosch NTC-255-PI infrared IP bullet camera is a ready-to- use, robust network camera. This camera offers a cost effective solution for a broad range of applications. The robust aluminum camera body is designed for outdoor surveillance or indoor areas where water ingress might occur. The built-in active infrared illuminator ensures effective vision under extreme lowlight conditions. The camera easily integrates with the Bosch DVR 700 Series recorder and can also be used with an iSCSI server connected via the network to store long-term recordings. Features include:

–High performance active infrared illuminator inside the camera for extreme low-light environments

–Tri-streaming: Two H.264 streams and one M-JPEG stream

–Progressive scan for sharp images of moving objects

–Robust IP66-rated camera design

–Two-way audio and audio alarm

–Power over Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af compliant)

–Tamper and motion detection

–Conforms to the ONVIF standard for wide compatibility

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2.2Unpacking

Unpack carefully and handle the equipment with care.

The packaging contains:

–IP camera with lens

–Torx screwdriver

–Camera fixing screw kit

–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.

WARNING!

Installation should only be performed by qualified service personnel in accordance with the National Electrical Code or applicable local codes.

CAUTION!

The camera module is a sensitive device and must be handled carefully.

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3Installation

3.1Assembly

The sun hood on the camera/housing unit can be adjusted.

1.Adjustment screw

2.Sun hood

To adjust the sun hood proceed as follows:

1.Using the special screwdriver bit supplied, loosen the top adjustment screw (1) in the housing.

2.Slide the sun hood (2) to the desired position.

3.Tighten the top adjustment screw (1).

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3.2Mounting

x4

	mm
6
Ø

M4 (Ø3.3 mm)

x4

Figure 3.1 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 four 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.

CAUTION!

Do not point the camera/lens into direct sunlight as this may damage the sensors.

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3.3Network (and power) connector

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.

CAUTION!

This equipment is only to be connected to PoE networks without routing to outside plant.

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3.4Power 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.

3.4.1DC power connection

5 mm

(0.2 in)

22AWG

12 VDC

Figure 3.3 DC power connection

Connect power from a 12 VDC class 2 power supply as follows:

1.Use AWG22 wire; cut back 5 mm (0.2 in) of insulation.

2.Remove the 2-pole connector from the camera cable tree.

3.Loosen the screws and insert the wires.

4.Tighten the screws and reconnect the 2-pole connector to the power connector of the camera cable tree.

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3.5I/O connector

5 mm

(0.2 in)

	In: AWG30
	Out: AWG20
Figure 3.4 I/O connector pins
Function	Wire	Color
Relay out	AWG20	Grey
	AWG20	Red
Alarm input	AWG30	Orange
	AWG30	Brown

–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.

–Relay in: Short or +5 VDC activation.

–Alarm input configurable as active low or active high.

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3.6Audio connectors

Line - L

GND

Line - R

Figure 3.5 Audio connectors

Connect audio devices to the Line In and Line Out connectors.

–Line in: 9 kOhm typical, 200 mVrms

–Line out: 16 Ohm minimum 200 mVrms (earphone compatible)

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3.7Camera set-up

To help set up the camera, connect a monitor to the BNC connector of the camera cable tree. This connector provides a composite video signal (with sync) for installation purposes only.

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3.7.1Camera positioning

The camera position can be adjusted along three axes. When adjusting ensure that the picture display on the monitor is level.

Set the camera to the desired position using the supplied Torx screwdriver:

1.For vertical adjustment (1), loosen the locking screw and move the camera housing to the desired angle. Tighten the screw.

2.For horizontal adjustment (2), loosen the locking screw and rotate the camera housing around the base. Tighten the screw.

3.To obtain a horizontal horizon (3), rotate the camera body as necessary to align the picture shown on the monitor.

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3.8Resetting the camera

If the camera cannot be connected because the IP address has changed, short circuit the reset connector for approximately

7 seconds to recall the factory default values. The factory default IP address is 192.168.0.1

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4Browser 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).

4.1System requirements

–Microsoft Internet Explorer version 7.0 or higher

–Monitor: resolution at least 1024 × 768 pixels, 16 or 32 bit color depth

–Intranet or Internet network access

The Web browser must be configured to enable Cookies to be set from the IP address of the unit.

In Windows Vista, deactivate protected mode on the Security tab under Internet Options.

To play back live video images, an appropriate ActiveX must be installed on the computer. If necessary, the required software and controls can be installed from the product CD provided.

a.Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive of the computer. If the CD does not start automatically, open the root directory of the CD in Windows Explorer and double click BVC-installer.exe

b.Follow the on-screen instructions.

4.2Establishing the connection

The camera must be assigned a valid IP address to operate on your network. The default address pre-set at the factory is

192.168.0.1

1.Start the Web browser.

2.Enter the IP address of the camera as the URL.

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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.

4.2.1Password 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.Enter the user name and the associated password in the appropriate fields.

2.Click OK. If the password is correct, the desired page is displayed.

4.3Protected network

If a RADIUS server is used for network access control (802.1x authentication), the camera must be configured first. To configure the camera for a Radius network, connect it directly to a PC via a crossed network cable and configure the two parameters, Identity and Password. Only after these have been configured can communication with the camera via the network occur.

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4.4Connection 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 Livepage

4.4.1LIVEPAGE

The LIVEPAGE is used to display and control the video stream. Refer to Section 7.1 Livepage, page 91 for more information.

4.4.2RECORDINGS

Click RECORDINGS in the application title bar to open the playback page. Refer to Section 7.2 Recordings page, page 95 for more information.

4.4.3SETTINGS

Click SETTINGS in the application title bar to configure the camera and the application interface. A new page containing

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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.

Refer to Section 5 Basic Mode, page 29 for more information on basic settings; refer to Section 6 Advanced Mode, page 35 for more information on advanced settings.

Note:

It is recommended that only expert users or system administrators use the Advanced Mode.

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5Basic Mode

5.1Basic Mode menu tree

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.

The settings are changed by entering new values or by selecting a pre-defined value in a list field.

Saving changes

After making changes in a window, click Set to send the new settings to the device and save them there.

Clicking Set saves only the settings in the current window. Changes in any other windows are ignored.

Click SETTINGS in the applications title bar to close the window without saving the changes.

Note:

When entering names do not use any special characters, for example &. Special characters are not supported by the internal recording management system.

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5.2Device Access

5.2.1Camera 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.

5.2.2Password

A password prevents unauthorized access to the device. The device recognizes three authorization levels: service, user, and live.

–service is the highest authorization level. Entering the correct password gives access to all the functions of the camera and allows all configuration settings to be changed.

–user is the middle authorization level. This user can operate the device, play back recordings, and also control a camera but cannot change the configuration.

–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. When assigning passwords, always start from the highest authorization level, service, and use different passwords.

Password

Define and change a separate password for each level while logged in as service or if the device is not protected by a password. Enter the password (19 characters maximum) for the selected level.

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