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Table of Contents
Overview5
Illustra Essentials Gen 4 Dome cameras6
Product overview6
Installation6
Illustra Essentials Gen 4 Bullet cameras13
Product overview13
Installation13
Network Topology20
Network Connection22
Default IP Address22
DHCP23
Managing cameras with the Illustra Connect tool24
Configuration27
Live menu30
Quick Start Menu32
BasicConfiguration32
Video Menu47
Streams47
Picture Settings50
PrivacyZones59
Events and Actions Menu62
Event Settings62
Event Actions65
Analytics66
Event Logs69
Security71
Security Status71
Security Status73
Users73
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HTTP / HTTPS75
IEEE 802.1x77
Firewall77
Remote Access79
Session Timeout81
Network Menu82
TCP/IP82
FTP83
SMTP85
SNMP86
Heartbeat87
Dynamic DNS87
System89
Maintenance89
Date / Time92
Health Monitor93
Logs93
About94
Edge Recording96
Micro SD Card Management96
Record Settings98
Event Download99
Appendix A: User Account Access100
Appendix B: Using Media Player to View RTSP Streaming102
Appendix C: Stream Tables103
Appendix D: Camera Defaults104
Appendix E: Technical Specifications112
End User License Agreement (EULA)120
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Overview
This Illustra Essentials Gen 4 Installation and Configuration Guide is a user manual which provides
physical properties, installation, and configuration information of the cameras in Table 1 on Page 5.
Table 1 Product codes
Product CodeModel NameDescription
IES02-D10-OI04
IES02-D12-OI04
IES02-B10-BI04
IES02-B12-BI04
Illustra Essentials Gen 4,
2MP Fixed Dome camera
Illustra Essentials Gen 4,
2MP Varifocal Dome
camera
Illustra Essentials Gen 4,
2MP Fixed Bullet camera
Illustra Essentials Gen 4,
2MP Varifocal Bullet
camera
Illustra Essentials Gen 4, 2MP Dome,
2.8mm, Outdoor, vandal, clear, white, TDN
w/IR
Illustra Essentials Gen 4, 2MP Dome, 2.7-
13.5mm, Outdoor, vandal, clear, white,
TDN w/IR
Illustra Essentials Gen 4, 2MP Bullet,
2.8mm, Outdoor, vandal, white, TDN w/IR
Illustra Essentials Gen 4, 2MP Bullet, 2.7-
13.5mm, Outdoor, vandal, white, TDN w/IR
The first portion of this guide contains information pertaining specifically to the aforementioned
cameras.
• For the Illustra Essentials Gen 4 Dome cameras, refer to Illustra Essentials Gen 4
Dome cameras on page 6.
• For the Illustra Essentials Gen 4 Bullet cameras, refer to Illustra Essentials Gen 4
Bullet cameras on page 13.
The second portion of this guide contains information regarding the Illustra User Web Interface and
the web configuration of the aforementioned cameras. Refer to Configuration on page 27 for
procedural information pertaining to camera configuration.
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Illustra Essentials Gen 4 Dome cameras
This chapter provides product features, installation procedures, and connection information regarding
the Illustra Essentials Gen 4 Dome cameras.
Product overview
This chapter explains the installation of the llustra Essentials Gen 4 2MP Dome cameras. Product
codes and description of the cameras are provided in Table 2 on page 6.
Table 2 Product code and description of the Essenial Gen 4 2MP Dome cameras
Product Code
IES02-D10-OI04
IES02-D12-OI04
Installation
In the box
Check everything in the packing box matches to the order form and the packing slip. In addition to
this guide, items below are included in the packing box.
• 1 x Essentials Indoor / Outdoor Dome camera
• 1 x Printed Quick Guide
• 1 x Desiccant
• 1 x Torx Wrench
• 3 x Plastic Anchors
• 3 x Tapping Screws
Model Name
Illustra Essentials Gen 4, 2MP
Fixed Dome camera
Illustra Essentials Gen 4, 2MP
Varifocal Dome camera
Description
Illustra Essentials Gen 4, 2MP Dome,
2.8mm, Outdoor, vandal, clear, white, TDN
w/IR
Illustra Essentials Gen 4, 2MP Dome, 2.7-
13.5mm, Outdoor, vandal, clear, white,
TDN w/IR
• 1 x Mounting Guide Pattern
Contact your dealer if any item is missing.
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Installation tools
The following tools assist with installation:
• Drill
• Screw Drivers
• Wire cutters
Quick reference
• Default IP: 192.168.1.168 (DHCP enabled)
• Default Username: admin
• Default Password: admin
• Power: 12Vdc / PoE (IEEE 802.3af Class 3)
Checking appearance
When first unboxing, check whether if there is any visible damage to the appearance of the unit and
its accessories. The protective materials used for the packaging should be able to protect the unit
from most types of accidents during transportation. Remove the protective part of the unit when
every item is checked in accordance with the list in Installation tools on page 7.
Procedure 1 Disassembling the camera.
Step Action
1Use the Torx wrench to loosen the three screws on the camera top cover (1) (Figure 3) and
gently remove the cover (2) (Figure 3).
Figure 3 Removing the camera top cover
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Internal Interface pictorial index
Figure 4 Internal interface pictorial index
Table 5 Internal interface pictorial index descriptions
NameDescription
A
Reboot Button
B
Reset ButtonPress the button for 1 second to reboot the camera.
Micro SD card slotInsert a micro SD card into the slot for video recording and file
C
Press and release the button to reboot the camera.
storage.
Procedure 2 Mounting the camera
Step Action
1Place the mounting template on the wall / ceiling and drill three Ø4.5mm holes.
2Insert the three plastic anchors into the three holes.
3Determine how the camera pigtail cable should be routed:
• Through the cable entry on top of the camera (Figure 6)
Note:If required then drill a cable hole on the wall as identified on the mounting template.
OR
• Through the cable side entry slot (Figure 7)
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Note:You do not need to drill a cable hole on the wall as identified on the mounting template when
using the cable side entry slot.
4Route the camera pigtail cable as per one of the options in step 3 and place the camera onto
the wall / ceiling and align the holes on the camera with the three holes on the wall / ceiling.
Figure 6 Cable hole on top of the camera body
Figure 7 Cable side entry slot
5Insert the three tapping screws (1) (Figure 8) into the three holes on the camera body and
using the screw driver securely attach the camera to the wall / ceiling.
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Figure 8 Inserting the three tapping screws into the camera body
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Procedure 3 Adjusting the camera position
The camera has three axes to adjust the field of view for different Applications (Figure 9). While
screening live view on your monitor, adjust the axes as per the information below.
Figure 9 Adjusting the camera position
• Pan Adjustment (A – Figure 9) Rotate the lens base until satisfied with the field of view.
Please DO NOT rotate over the default limit of ˃355°.
• Tilt Adjustment (B – Figure 9) Tilt the camera lens within the certain range (70°) to your
desired field of view.
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• Horizontal Rotation (C – Figure 9) Rotate the 3D assembly in the lens, DO NOT turn the
assembly more than the limit (± 355°) as this may result in the internal cables becoming
twisted, disconnected, or broken.
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Procedure 4 Assembling the camera
Step Action
1Place the camera top cover (2) (Figure 10) onto the camera body (1) (Figure 10).
2Use the Torx wrench to securely attach the three Torx screws located on the camera top
cover (2) (Figure 10).
Figure 10 Attaching the camera top cover
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Procedure 5 Powering up the camera
• 12Vdc: Connect the 12Vdc cable to the DC 12V terminal.
OR
• PoE: Connect the RJ-45 jack to a PoE compatible network device that supplies power
through the Ethernet cable.
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Warnings
• This product is intended for professional installation, please follow local wiring regulations.
• To meet EU security immunity requirements this product should be used with an
Uninterruptable Power Supply to feed the mains input of any power adaptor.
• The product should be powered by a limited power supply (LPS) sized according to the
product rating label.
• The LAN symbol on the unit means this is not intended for connection to a public network or
a LAN from a different building.
• Do not install where children are likely to have access.
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Illustra Essentials Gen 4 Bullet cameras
This chapter provides product features, installation procedures, and connection information regarding
the Illustra Essentials Gen 4 Bullet cameras.
Product overview
This chapter explains the installation of the llustra Essentials Gen 4 2MP Bullet cameras. Product
codes and description of the cameras are provided in Table 11 on page 13.
Table 11 Product code and description of the Essentials Gen 4 Bullet cameras
Product Code
IES02-B10-BI04
IES02-B12-BI04
Installation
In the box
Check everything in the packing box matches to the order form and the packing slip. In addition to
this guide, items below are included in the packing box.
• 1 x Essentials Outdoor IR Bullet camera
• 1 x Printed Quick Start Guide
• 1 x Torx wrench
• 3 x Plastic anchors
• 3 x Tapping screws
• 1 x Mounting template
• 1 x T6 Wrench 130mm X 30mm (Varifocal Camera)
Model Name
Illustra Essentials Gen 4, 2MP
Fixed Bullet camera
Illustra Essentials Gen 4, 2MP
Varifocal Bullet camera
Description
Illustra Essentials Gen 4, 2MP Bullet,
2.8mm, Outdoor, vandal, white, TDN w/IR
Illustra Essentials Gen 4, 2MP Bullet, 2.7-
13.5mm, Outdoor, vandal, white, TDN w/IR
Contact your dealer if any item is missing.
Installation tools
The following tools assist with installation:
• 1 x Drill
• 1 x Screwdrivers
• 1 x Wire cutters
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Quick reference
• Default IP: 192.168.1.168 (DHCP enabled)
• Default Username: admin
• Default Password: admin
• Power: PoE (IEEE 802.3af Class 3)
Figure 12 Camera parts and connections
Table 13 Camera parts and connections descriptions
NameDescription
A
DC 12V Port
RJ-45 Ethernet /
B
PoE Port
C
Mounting Bracket
Internal Interface
D
Cover
Protection Shield
E
Hood
For powering on the camera through the DC12V power source.
Connect an Ethernet cable terminated with RJ-45 connector to the
PoE RJ-45 port for both power supply and network connectivity
purposes simultaneously.
To mount the camera onto different environments, the mounting
bracket is designed with three axes for flexible adjustment.
Use a screwdriver to loosen the 2 screws and open the cover to
access the internal interfaces including the “RESET” and
“DEFAULT” button, “Micro SD Card Slot”, and LED’s.
For minimizing the effects of rain and sunlight on image quality.
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Figure 14 Camera internal interface and descriptions
Table 15 Camera internal interface descriptions
NameDescription
Reset Button
Signal LED (RED)Indicates network data is being transmitted.
Micro SD card slotInsert a micro SD card into the slot for recording and file storage.
Power LED
(GREEN)
Default Button
Press and release to reboot the camera.
Indicates camera is powered on.
Press the button for 6 seconds to restore to the factory default settings.
Procedure 6 Mounting the camera
Step Action
1Place the mounting template on the mounting surface and drill three 6mm (0.25’’) holes.
2Insert the three plastic anchors (1) (Figure 16) into the three holes.
3Place the camera on the mounting surface and align the three holes on the camera with the
three holes on the mounting surface.
4Insert the three tapping screws (2) (Figure 16) into the three holes on the camera body and
using the screw driver securely attach the camera to the wall / ceiling.
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Figure 16 Plastic achors and camera screws
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Wiring the camera
You can run the cable through the mounting bracket or you can run the cable through the cable side
entry on the mounting bracket.
Step Action
1When mounting the camera, pass the cable through the mounting bracket and then through
the:
• hole on the mounting surface (1) (Figure 17).
OR
• the cable side entry on the mounting bracket (1) (Figure 18).
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Figure 17 Mounting surface cable hole
Figure 18 Camera cable side entry slot
2Connect an Ethernet cable terminated with the RJ-45 connector to the PoE port and ensure
that the other end of the Ethernet cable is connected with a PoE compatible network device.
3If necessary, connect the DC 12V power source to the DC 12V port.
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Adjusting the camera position
The camera has three axes to adjust the field of view for different Applications (Figure 19). While
screening live view on your monitor, adjust the axes as per the information below.
Figure 19 Adjusting the camera position
• Tilt Adjustment (A - Figure 19) Tilt this joint to adjust the camera vertically. The Tilt range
is 0° – 90°.
• Pan Adjustment (B - Figure 19) Rotate this joint to adjust the camera horizontally. DO
NOT rotate over the default limit of ± 360°.
• Locking Ring (C - Figure 19) Rotating the C ring counter-clockwise, the Pan & Tilt joints
loosen and you can adjust for different angles. Rotating the C ring clockwise fastens the
pan & tilt joints altogether.
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Adjusting the protection shield hood
The protection shield hood protects the camera from both sunlight and rain.
Step Action
1Use the L-Key (1) (Figure 20) to loosen the two screws located on the protection shield hood.
2Slide the protection shield (2) (Figure 20) forward or backward until the correct position is
found.
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Figure 20 Adjusting the protection shield hood
3Use the L -Key and secure the two screws located on the protection shield hood.
Note:Be careful not to excessively adjust the hood or you may damage the camera housing.
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Network Topology
The Illustra Essentials Gen 4 cameras deliver video images in real-time using the internet and
intranet. It is equipped with an Ethernet RJ-45 network interface.
The following images illustrate the network topologies of the Dome and Bullet cameras.
Essentials Gen 4 Dome Camera Topology
Figure 21 Dome Cameras Network Topology Type I.
Figure 22 Dome Cameras Network Topology Type II
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Essentials Gen 4 Bullet Camera Topology
Figure 23 Bullet Cameras Network Topology Type I.
Figure 24 Bullet Cameras Network Topology Type II
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Network Connection
Default IP Address
Since this is a network-based unit, an IP address must be assigned at the very first bootup. The
default IP address of the unit is 192.168.1.168 and sub mask is 255.255.255.0.
However, if you have a DHCP server in your network, the unit obtains an IP address automatically
from the DHCP server so that you do not need to change the IP address of the camera.
Note:If you assign the camera a Static IP address prior to DHCP being enabled, the camera first
reboots for approximately 30 seconds and then remains accessible at its Static IP until it connects to
a DHCP server.
• Connect to a PC directly: Directly connect the camera to a PC using a standard Ethernet
cable. This requires POE switch or injector.
• Connecting a camera to a Local Area Network (LAN): To add the camera to an existing
LAN, connect the camera to the POE hub or switch on your network.
Figure 25 Network connection diagram
Default camera settings
The following table describes the default camera settings.
Network SettingsDefaults
DHCPEnabled
Static IPAddress192.168.1.168
Default Usernameadmin
Default Passwordadmin
Note:At first login the user is prompted to change the default username and password.
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Procedure 7 Connecting from a computer
Step Action
1Ensure the camera and your computer are in the same subnet.
2Check whether if the network is available between the unit and the computer by pinging the
default IP address.
aStart a command prompt.
bType “Ping 192.168.1.168”. If the message “Reply from…” appears, it means the con-
nection is available.
3Start Internet Explorer and enter IP address: 192.168.1.168. A login window appears. In the
window, enter the default user name: admin and password: admin to log in.
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DHCP
On initial camera startup, and after a hardware factory reset, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
(DHCP) is enabled by default and remains enabled until the camera receives either a DHCP address
or is assigned a Static IP address.
Procedure 8 Enable DHCP
Step Action
1Select Setup on the Web User Interface banner to display the setup menus.
2Select the TCP/IP tab in the Basic Configuration menu.
3Select the Enable DHCP check box to enable DHCP and disable manual settings.
4Select Apply to save the settings.
The camera searches for a DHCP server. If one is found it connects to that server. If no connection
is made to a DHCP server within two minutes, the camera goes to the default IP address
192.168.1.168, but continues to search for a DHCP address.
Note:If you assign the camera a Static IP address prior to DHCP being enabled, the camera first
reboots for approximately 30 seconds and then remains accessible at its Static IP until it connects to
a DHCP server.
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Procedure 9 Disable DHCP
Step Action
1Select Setup on the Web User Interface banner to display the setup menus.
2Select the TCP/IP tab in the Basic Configuration menu.
3Clear the Enable DHCP check box to disable DHCP and allow manual settings to be
entered.
The default setting is ‘Enabled’.
4If Enable DHCP has been disabled:
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aEnter the IPv4 Address in the IPv4 Address text box in the form xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx.The
default setting is ‘192.168.1.168’
bEnter the Network Mask in the Network Mask text box xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx. The default
setting is ‘255.255.255.0’
cEnter the Gateway IP address in Gateway text box xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx.
dEnter the Primary DNS Server in the Primary DNS Server text box xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx.
5Select Apply to save the settings.
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Managing cameras with the Illustra Connect tool
In addition to using the IE browser to access your camera, you can alternatively use the provided
tool, Illustra Connect.
Illustra Connect is a management tool designed to manage your network cameras on the LAN. It can:
• help you find multiple network cameras
• set the IP addresses
• show connection status
• manage firmware upgrades
• bulk configuration
Refer to Configuration on page 27 for further information regarding using the Illustra Connect tool for
configuring the cameras.
Procedure 10 Connecting to the camera using Illustra Connect
Note:
Illustra Connect can only discover devices on the same subnet as its host computer. Therefore, the
camera and the computer being used to configure it must be on the same subnet.
Step Action
1Using a computer which is connected to the same network and subnet, install the Illustra
Connect software.
The Illustra Connect software and the Illustra Connect manual are available to download on
www.illustracameras.com
2When the installation is complete, run Illustra Connect.
It searches the network and displays all compliant devices.
3Select the camera you want to configure, locating it by its unique MAC address.
4Right-click the camera and select Launch Web GUI Configuration. The camera Web User
Interface displays.
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Procedure 11 Connecting to the camera using the static IP address
Step Action
1The camera attempts to obtain an IP Address from the DHCP Server. When no DHCP
Server is available the camera is assigned a Static IP address of 192.168.1.168.
2Open Microsoft Internet Explorer and enter the URL of the camera as 192.168.1.168. The
camera sign in page displays.
Note:
The computer you use to configure the camera must have an IPaddress on the same subnet.
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Procedure 12 Logging on to the camera web user interface
Step Action
1When you select the camera, the sign in page displays. Select your preferred language from
the drop-down menu.
2Enter the username in the Username text box. The default username is admin.
3Enter the password in the Password text box. The default password is admin.
4Select Log in.
Note:The first time that you access the camera or after a factory reset the following two pop up
windows are visible: A pop up window that requests the user to Define a Host ID and a pop up
window that requests the user to select a Security Type. Please refer to the Define a Host ID
section in Procedure 14 for further information on this.
5The Live view page is visible. This displays the current view of the camera.
Note:When Standard security is selected and at first login the user is prompted to change the default
password.
Note:When Enhanced security is selected and at first login the user is prompted to change the
default username and password.
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Procedure 13 Enabling the correct video orientation for a wall mounted
camera
Step Action
1Log on to the camera web user interface.
2Select Setup on the camera web user interface banner to display the setup menus.
3Select the Picture Basic tab from the Basic Configuration menu.
4Select the required Orientation setting:
• Mirror
• Flip
5The video pane updates to display the new settings.
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Configuration
The following sections explain the how you can configure Illustra Essentials Gen 4 cameras using
the Web User Interface.
Security Mode Profiles for First Time Connection
The Illustra Essentials Gen 4 cameras have features that allow for operation in a Standard Security
mode or in an Enhanced Security mode.
When the camera is in Enhanced Security mode, you require a complex eight character Administrator
password to make changes to these protocols.
Refer to Summary of Security Modes on page 28 for further information regarding the differences
between Standard and Enhanced Security modes.
Accessing the Illustra Essentials Gen 4 Series Camera Web User Interface
Use the following procedure to access the camera Web User Interface.
Procedure 14 Logging in to the Camera
Step Action
1Refer to Network Connection on page 22 for details on how to connect the camera to your
network or computer.
2When you select the camera, the sign in page displays.
3Select your preferred language from the drop-down menu. The default language is English.
4Enter the default username and password when prompted - Username: admin, Password:
admin.
5Click Log in. The camera Web User Interface displays. The first time that you access the
camera, or after a factory reset, you are prompted to Define a Host ID and Select aSecurity Type.
• Define a Host ID: The admin user must enter a 6 character code for
the Host ID that includes both letters and/or numbers. This unique
password can be used to access the operating system files. The
HostID is not stored on the camera for security reasons and must be
presented to Illustra Technical Support when remote access to the
operating system is required.
• Select a Security Type: Standard Security or Enhanced Security.
6If you select the Standard Security option, password change is mandatory.
Note:Password complexity is set to require a minimum of 5 characters, 'admin' cant be used.
7If you select the Enhanced Security option, a default admin username and password change
is mandatory.
Note:The password must meet the following requirements:
Be a minimum of eight characters long.
Have at least one character from each of the following character groups:
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