Important Notices. Read before Use:
This instruction manual is intended for administrators and users of the Iris IP2 IP Camera, including
instructions for using and managing the camera on your network. The use of video surveillance devices can
be prohibited by laws that vary from country to country. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the
operation of such devices is legal before installing this unit for surveillance purposes.
Before installing the IP Camera, please read and follow all the safety and operating instructions to avoid any
damages caused by faulty assembly and installation. The user must adhere to all the warnings on the
product and in this manual.
Liability
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responsible for any technical or typographical errors and reserves the right to make alterations to the product
and manuals without prior notice. Iris makes no warranty of any kind with regard to the material contained
within this manual, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose. The user should verify the relevant information is current and complete before placing
orders. All products are sold subject to Iris’ terms and conditions of sale at the time of order
acknowledgement.
Iris shall not be liable nor responsible for the applications and resale of its products or bundled software with
statements different from or beyond the specification/parameters stated by Iris. Iris is under no obligation to
provide any further technical support service or product/software alteration beyond Iris’ representation.
CE/FCC Statement (EMC)
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 which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. If the equipment is not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction, it generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy which may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause interference, in which case the user at his/her own expense will be required to take whatever
measures may be required to correct the interference.
Overview
The IP2 Network Marine Camera from Iris Innovations packs state of the art Internet Protocol CCTV
technology into an incredibly compact, robust housing that measures only 10cm in length and 6cm in
diameter. With an ingress protection rating of IP67, and manufactured from high quality materials, the IP2 is
perfect for operation in harsh marine environments. Ideal for on board surveillance, situational awareness
and for Sports Fishing applications.
Key features of the IP2 camera include:
High Definition 2 Mega Pixel Image Resolution
‘True’ Day/Night Operation with Mechanical IR cut out filter for optimized night operation
Built-in Infra Red Illuminators. Working IR Distance of 10 meters.
Up to 30fps @ 1080p Full HD (1920 x 1080).
Supports H.264, MPEG-4 and MJPEG triple codec compression with dual streams
Secondary 1VP~P Composite Video output for ‘Non IP” operation (optional).
Wide Dynamic Range Image Processing
IP67 Waterproof Rating
Built-in Micro SD card slot for local storage
PoE 802.3af compliant, and DC 12V Power
Supports ONVIF standard to ensure reliable interoperability
About IP Cameras
An IP camera usually combines a standard CCTV type camera with additional circuitry and software to
convert the signal from and communications to the camera into a digital format that can be accessed via the
internet or an ethernet based network.
The circuitry within the camera literally hosts itʼs own website. IP cameras are simply CCTV cameras with
integrated video web servers.
Package Contents:
Contents may vary depending on model and specific OEM applications.
1. IP2 Marine Network Camera
2. Waterproof CAT5e Ethernet Cable
3. User Guide
Installation
Warning: Installation of this product must only be carried out by a marine electronics
professional or competent person. Failure to observe these installation guidelines and
good electrical practices could result in fatal damage to the product, other on board
equipment and personal injury. Observe electrical codes and practices of the region in
which the device is being installed.
When installing on board, it is essential to observe electrical safety precautions associated with the
installation and operation of DC powered electronic equipment in and around water. Ensure the waterproof
integrity of the camera, cables and connection of the device are never breached or compromised. Always
power the device from an appropriately rated fuse board or distribution panel.
DC Power Supply (Optional)
The IP2 requires a 12V DC supply. Although the camera draws much less current during operation, allow for
a 2A peak surge during power up. Always use suitably rated cable to deliver power to the camera.
Power over Ethernet (PoE) (Standard)
As standard, power to the camera is delivered via the CAT5e STP ethernet connection, and injected into the
PoE junction box (supplied). The PoE junction box requires a 12VDC input. Although the camera draws
much less current during operation, allow for a 2A peak surge during power up. Always use suitably rated
cable to deliver power to the camera. Please note, the PoE junction box is not waterproof and must be
installed away from water, moisture and excessive heat sources. The IP2 can also be powered from a PoE
ethernet hub (not supplied).
Cabling
The IP2 is supplied as standard with a 5 meter, PUVC CAT5e STP waterproof cable. At one end is an IP68
rated waterproof RJ45 connector that plugs into the camera. The other end of the cable has intentionally
been left bare in order to reduce the size of the entry hole required into the side of the vessel.
The outside diameter of the cat 5 cable is 6mm. Once the cable has been routed through the side of the
vessel and into the boat it will be necessary to fit an STP RJ45 jack. A STP RJ45 connector is supplied.
Use STP CAT5e cable to connect the PoE injector to the server, computer or hub.
Setup
1. Connect the camera to a powered Ethernet source so that the unit is connected directly or indirectly to a
DHCP server.
2. The camera will adopt an I.P. address provided by the DHCP server, and will initially be displayed on the
host as a new attached device with name “-“ (Please refer to Router/DHCP server manual for relevant
instructions on performing this).
3. Once this is connected, new I.P and network details can be set via the Network setup page (page 18).
4. In the event of there being problems connecting the camera to your network, please contact your network
administrator or IP specialist quoting the cameras individual MAC address which can be found printed on
the carton label.
Accessing the Camera
Viewing Live Video
Once the camera has been correctly addressed and set up on your network, live video can be viewed in
three ways:
Internet Browser: Simply launch your internet browser and enter the IP address of the camera.
RTSP Player: The live video from the camera can be played with RTSP players such as VLC or
QuickTime. The camera supports two simultaneous video streams (See Video & Audio / Video
Settings). To gain access to the camera for each video stream, the RTSP URL will be required. The
default paths for the 2 streams are ʻstream1ʼ and ʻstream2ʼ. The URL format should be input as below:
Stream1: rtsp://Camera_IP/stream1
Stream2: rtsp://Camera_IP/stream2
The example below is the live video displayed using QuickTime Player:
Accessing the Camera (Continued...)
NVR / CMS Software: The Iris IP2 camera is an ONVIF compatible product. Most ONVIF compatible
NVR / CMS software can retrieve the video from the camera for both live view and recording. For
further details on compatibility and operation, please contact the specific software vendors.
The Live View Page
The screen-grab below details the front page of the IP2 camera website.
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Quick Function Buttons Explained.! !
!!Snapshot:
!!Press the button to capture an image photo
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##Record:
!!Press the button to start recording.
# # Press again to stop recording.
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##Record Path:
!!Set up the file path into which video clips and snapshots can be stored.
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##Full Screen:
!!Press to enter Full Screen Display mode.
# # Press the ESC key to return to normal view.
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##Manual Trigger:
!!Press to trigger an ʻEventʼ. (See Event Management for further details).
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##Listen:
!!Toggle to enable / disable Audio from the camera (on Audio Enabled models only).
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##Talk :
!!Select to enable / disable speech to the camera (on Audio Enabled models only).
##Digital Zoom:
!!Toggle the Digital Zoom function.
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Video Stream Operations Explained.
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