Mobotix D15 User Manual

One Camera. Dual HiRes.

Two lenses, two 6MP/5MP HiRes image sensors, internal MicoSD card storage and a dual image of
a maximum of 12megapixels make the D15 DualDome an ecient security solution: It is possible to
secure two dierent areas using just one camera. All without vulnerable mechanical components!

MOBOTIX D15 DualDome - one camera, two views (left: telephoto lens, right: wide angle lens)

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D15 Camera Manual

60.186-005_EN_10/2015

Security-Vision-Systems

Innovations – Made in Germany

The German company MOBOTIX AG is known as the leading pioneer in network camera technology and its decen-

tralized concept has made high-resolution video systems cost-ecient.

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For more information, visit www.mobotix.com > Seminars.

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1 Product Overview 10

1.1 D15 DualDome 10

1.1.1 General Product Characteristics 10

1.1.2 Advantages and New Features 15

1.1.3 Decentralized Video System 16

1.1.4 Green IP Video 18

1.2 Technical Specifications 19

1.2.1 D15 Lens Options 19

1.2.2 Camera Variants– Lenses, Hardware, Image Formats 22

1.2.3 Camera Variants – Software Features 23

1.2.4 Technical Specifications 24

1.3 Delivered Parts 26

1.3.1 Standard Delivery – D15 26

1.3.2 Standard Delivery – D15-180 28

1.3.3 Standard Delivery – D15-DNight 30

1.3.4 Delivered Parts for the Outdoor Wall Mount (Accessory) 32

1.3.5 Delivered Parts for the Corner and Pole Mount (Accessory) 33

1.4 Available Accessories 34

1.4.1 Replacement Dome 34

1.4.2 Vandalism Set 34

1.4.3 Outdoor Wall Mount 34

1.4.4 Corner and Pole Mount 34

1.4.5 MiniUSB Cable to MiniUSB (Straight/Straight or Straight/Angled) 35

1.4.6 MiniUSB Cable to USBA Socket 35

1.4.7 MOBOTIX Ethernet Patch Cable for Bayonet Catch 35

1.4.8 NPA-PoE-Set 35

1.4.9 MX-Overvoltage-Protection-Box 36

1.4.10 MX-NPA-Box 36

1.4.11 MX-GPS-Box 36

1.4.12 MX-232-IO-Box 37

1.4.13 ExtIO Expansion Module 37

1.4.14 Mx2wire+ Media Converter 37

1.4.15 Other Accessories 37

1.5 MOBOTIX Software 38

1.5.1 Integrated Camera Software (Firmware) 38

1.5.2 MxManagementCenter 39

1.5.3 MOBOTIX App 40

2 Mounting 42

2.1 Overview of Mounting Options 42

2.1.1 Mounting Indoor Cameras to a Ceiling or Wall (without Accessories) 42

2.1.2 Outdoor Installation on a Wall, Pole or Corner (with Accessories) 43

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2.2 Network Connections Overview 44

2.2.1 Power-Over-Ethernet (PoE Conforming to IEEE 802.3af) 44

2.2.2 Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) 45

2.2.3 Preparing the Camera Connections, Wall Outlets 45

2.2.4 Wiring, Fire Prevention, Lightning and Surge Protection 46

2.3 First Installation Steps 48

2.3.1 Mounting Lens Units 48

2.3.2 Overview of Cable Connections 52

2.3.3 Connecting the Ethernet Cable with the MX-Overvoltage-Protection-Box 53

2.3.4 Connecting the MiniUSB Cable 53

2.3.5 Connecting MxBus Modules 55

2.3.6 Replacing the MicroSD Card 56

2.4 Mounting the Camera with Outdoor Wall Mount 58

2.4.1 Aiming the Passive Infrared Sensor (PIR) 58

2.4.2 Mounting the Outdoor Wall Mount 59

2.4.3 Aiming the Camera 61

2.4.4 Connecting the Camera with Bottom Plate 62

2.4.5 Connecting And Securing The Camera 63

2.5 Mounting the Corner and Pole Mount 64

2.5.1 Overview 64

2.5.2 Mounting to the Corner of a Building 65

2.5.3 Mounting to a Pole 66

2.5.4 Mounting the Outdoor Wall Mount 67

2.6 Adjusting the Lens 68

2.7 Network and Power Connection 69

2.7.1 Notes on Cable Lengths and Power Supply 69

2.7.2 Power Supply with Power-Over-Ethernet Products 69

2.7.3 Power Supply Using a Switch 70

2.7.4 Power Supply When Connected Directly to a Computer 71

2.7.5 Variable PoE 72

2.7.6 Camera Startup Sequence 73

3 Operating the Camera 74

3.1 Manual and Automatic Operation – Overview 74

3.2 First Images and the Most Important Settings 76

3.2.1 Manually Setting Up the Network Parameters in a Browser 76

3.2.2 First Images and the Most Important Settings in the Browser 79

3.2.3 First Images and Network Parameter Configuration in MxMC 81

3.2.4 Starting the Camera with Factory (Network) Settings 84

3.2.5 Starting the Camera with an Automatic IP Address (DHCP) 85

3.3 Virtual PTZ and Full Image Recording 86

3.3.1 Virtual PTZ 86

3.3.2 Full Image Recording 88

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3.4 Image Optimization 90

3.4.1 Correction of Lens Distortion (L20-L23* and L22-L25* Only) 90

3.4.2 Adjusting the Panorama Image (D15-180 Only) 92

3.4.3 Dual Image Exposure 95

3.5 MicroSD Card Recording 96

3.5.1 Introduction 96

3.5.2 Formatting the MicroSD Card 98

3.5.3 Activate Recording 99

3.5.4 Accessing Data on the MicroSD Card 100

3.5.5 Deactivating Card Recording 100

3.5.6 Using a MicroSD Card in a Dierent MOBOTIX Camera 101

3.5.7 Limitations on Warranty When Using Flash Storage Media 101

3.6 Configuration in the Browser 102

3.6.1 Overview 102

3.6.2 General Browser Settings 104

3.7 Additional Notes 106

3.7.1 Password for the Admin Menu 106

3.7.2 Permanently Deactivating the Microphone 106

3.7.3 Starting the Camera with the Factory IP Address 106

3.7.4 Resetting The Camera To Factory Settings 106

3.7.5 Activating Event Control and Motion Detection 107

3.7.6 Deactivating Text and Logo Options 107

3.7.7 Deactivating the Camera Reboot 107

3.7.8 Browser 107

3.7.9 Cleaning the Camera and Lens 108

3.7.10 Legal Notes 108

3.7.11 Safety Warnings 108

3.7.12 Online Help in the Browser 109

3.7.13 RoHS Declaration 110

3.7.14 Disposal 110

3.7.15 Disclaimer 110

Manufacturer 111

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Safety Warnings

Installation Instructions:

•

This product must not be used in locations exposed to the dangers of explosion.

• Make sure to install this product as shown in

Chapter 2, «Mounting»

of this

manual.

•

When installing this product, make sure that you are only using genuine MOBOTIX
parts and MOBOTIX connection cables.

• Make sure that you are installing this product on a solid surface that provides
for a sturdy installation of the fixing elements used.

Electrical installation: Electrical systems and equipment may only be installed,
modified and maintained by a qualified electrician or under the direction and super

­vision of a qualified electrician in accordance with the applicable electrical guidelines.
Make sure to properly set up all electrical connections.

Electrical surges: MOBOTIX cameras are protected against the eects of small elec

­trical surges by numerous measures. These measures, however, cannot prevent the
camera from being damaged when stronger electrical surges occur. Special care
should be taken when installing the camera outside of buildings to ensure proper
protection against lightning, since this also protects the building and the whole
network infrastructure.

Max. power consumption of attached extension modules: The power consump

­tion of all attached

MxBus modules

must

not exceed 3W

. When attaching modules

to the MxBus connector

and

the USB connector, the

power consumption of all

attached modules must not exceed 4W

,

if the camera is powered by PoE class3

.

If

PoE class2

is used,

the power consumption of all attached modules must not

exceed 1W!

Never touch the lenses: Due to the high performance of the D15, the area of the

image sensor can get quite hot, especially when the ambient temperature is also
high. This does not aect the proper functioning of the camera in any way. For this
reason, the product must not be installed within the reach of persons without the
dome.

Power o before opening the camera: Make sure the power supply is disconnected
before opening the camera (i.e., for installing or replacing lens units and SD cards).

Network security: MOBOTIX products include all of the necessary configuration
options for operation in Ethernet networks in compliance with data protection laws.
The operator is responsible for the data protection concept across the entire system.
The basic settings required to prevent misuse can be configured in the software and
are password-protected. This prevents unauthorized parties from accessing these
settings.

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D15 Standard

Image sensors and lenses can be com-

bined freely and you can point the image

sensors into dierent directions, totally inde

-

pendent from one another.

D15-DNight

The camera switches lenses automatically,

depending on the current illumination: either the

color image sensor with daylight lens or the B/W

image sensor with infra-red lens.

D15-180

Two super wide-angle lenses mounted on
a bridge deliver a high-resolution panorama
image with up to 12megapixels that is distortion­corrected by the camera software.

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FOREWORD

Dear MOBOTIX customer,

Congratulations on your purchase of the latest generation of the successful MOBOTIX

DualDome cameras. The D15 is a high-resolution, weatherproof network camera
"Made in Germany". The D15 can capture two dierent areas at once in great detail,

thanks to its two lenses with sensor assembly and optimized sensor technology.

As opposed to conventional solutions, MOBOTIX cameras with their decentralized

approach oer so much more. Besides two HiRes image sensors, the D15 features integrated
environment sensors (e.g., PIR, external temperature, video motion detector), speaker and
microphone for video intercom connections that are using the SIP standard, a long-term
flash-based storage unit and free-of-charge video management software. The weath

­erproof MxBus and MiniUSB interfaces of the camera allow attaching MOBOTIX interface
boxes and standard devices, such as 3G/UMTS modems, external storage devices, etc.

With the D15, two separate and interchangeable MOBOTIX lens units (lens plus sen

­sor board) are installed in the D15. The lens units can be purchased with 5MP or 6MP
resolution: from tele lens to super wide-angle, each available as day or night variant. In
addition, the LPF (“Long Pass Filter”) variants of the night models have been designed for
special requirements (such as number plate recognition). If the D15-DNight with a Day
and a Night lens unit is employed, the camera automatically switches to the appropriate
image sensor depending on the illumination.

The introduction of the newest sensor technology with increased light sensitivity in combi

­nation with the new HD Premium lenses (aperture f/1.8) not only generates more brilliant
images with up to 3072x2048 (6MP image sensor) or 2592x1944 (5MP image sensor), it
also delivers color images of higher quality under lowlight conditions.

The MxManagementCenter video management software, specifically developed
for MOBOTIX cameras, is available for free download from the MOBOTIX website:
www.mobotix.com> Support> Software Downloads. The program tutorial can be
downloaded from Support> Tutorials. MOBOTIX also provides a mobile solution for the
iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch mobile iOS devices. Search for "MOBOTIX AG" in the App
Store to find the free app.

If you have any questions, our support and international sales sta are available at
[e-mail] from Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm (German time).

Thank you for choosing MOBOTIX products and services. We wish you all the best with
your new, high-performance MOBOTIX D15 DualDome camera!

MiniUSB port for external

expansions

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MiniUSB port for external

expansions

MxBus port for MOBOTIX

add-on modules

Variable PoE class

MicroSD card

(SDXC, SDHC pre-installed)

HiRes dual image

up to 12 megapixels

(also at night)

High frame rates up to

30 fps (Mega)

Shock detector

MxActivitySensor

detects movement and the

direction of movement

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1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW

1.1 D15 DualDome

1.1.1 General Product Characteristics

HiRes DualDome Camera with Two Independent Image Sensors and Lenses

With its compact and elegant dome-shaped housing, the MOBOTIX DualDome camera
system has become an indispensable feature of the now global market of high-resolution
network security cameras. Thanks to the flexibility of two adjustable lenses and optional
HiRes image sensors, this camera system delivers video surveillance of one scene in day
and night mode (DNight models) or it can monitor two dierent areas simultaneously
using dierent day or night lenses.

One camera monitors two
different image areas

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6/5 Megapixel Image Sensor Technology

The lens units can be ordered with 6MP and 5MP resolution and can show live images or
store recordings with sizes of up to 3072x2048 (6MP) or 2592x1944 (5MP) pixels, respectively.

One Camera For Four Gas Pumps – Long-Term Recording Without

Peripheral Devices

Overview and Details with a Single Camera

A single D15 is all that is required to fully monitor an entire shop floor, as well as provide
a direct view of the checkout. The simultaneous generation and evaluation of two images
with a high degree of image detail not only reduces the number of required cameras,
but also minimizes system costs by reducing the wiring complexity, backup power supply
requirements and number of recording devices required.

All D15 cameras feature direct recording to integrated MicroSD cards (SDXC) or external USB
drives and can therefore be used in standalone operation with no additional network load.

Robust, Practically Maintenance-Free and Versatile

Its robust design means that the D15 can be installed on walls or ceilings without any
additional accessories in locations where the already very high requirements of the IP54
protection class are sucient.

Ambient temperatures may vary between –30 to +60 °C/–22 to +140 °F, making it the
ideal camera for the most demanding weather situations. From stations in Antarctica
to production monitoring at a steel smelting plant, MOBOTIX cameras oer unmatched
flexibility and versatility.

The absence of mechanically moving parts, heating and ventilation means that D15 cam

-

eras require less than fivewatts of power. This can be easily supplied via a standard PoE

Original image: tele lens (left) and wide-angle lens (right) – simultaneously in one image

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cable. Cleaning the D15 is simple enough: wipe the dome using a lint-free cotton cloth
and a mild household detergent without abrasive particles.

Model Variants and Lenses

The D15 is available as Secure or IT model, and can be equipped with two daylight or night
image sensors or with a combination of day and night image sensors. In contrast to the IT
models with HD image resolution (1280x720), the Secure models main advantage is the
higher maximum resolution of the image sensors (6MP– 3072x2048 or 5MP– 2592x1944
pixels). Every D15 comes with a pre-installed and well-protected MicroSD card, which can
be replaced by a dierent MicroSD card (SDXC), should the need arise. The Night models
of the D15 with two highly sensitive black&white image sensors deliver crisp and clear
images with up to 12 megapixels even under the worst illumination.

D15: Individual Lens Configuration

The standard models of the D15 allow freely combining image sensors and lenses. These
lens units can be pointed into dierent directions. If desired, the camera can be fitted with
one of the lenses with horizontal angle of views of 105° to 15° (6MP) or with 92° to 13° (5MP).

Note

The lenses must be ordered separately for standard versions and can be attached to
the camera housing in just a few steps (see

Chapter 2, «Mounting»

). Special D15-DNight
and D15-180 versions of the camera are also available. The lenses in these special
versions are pre-installed at the MOBOTIX factory on special lens bridges.

Detail and overview
in dual image mode

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D15-180: High-Resolution Panoramic View

The D15-180 is equipped with a panorama lens bridge with two permanently installed
Super Wide-Angle lenses. Together, they provide a high-resolution panorama image that
is up to twelve megapixels in size, which is corrected by means of the camera software.

Using only one camera, it is possible, for example, to cover one side of a building and
the adjacent areas (parking lots, lawns, etc.). The D15-180 also delivers excellent, detailed
images as a high-quality webcam.

D15-DNight: 6MP/5MP Images Day or Night

The Day&Night variant of the D15 is equipped with one color and one black&white image
sensor and lenses with the same focal lengths. Depending on the illumination of the scene,
the camera uses either the color image sensor with daylight lens (either 6MP– 3072x2048
or 5MP– 2592x1944) or the black&white image sensor with IR lens.

This dual image sensor approach provides excellent color truthfulness even with little daylight
and increased sensitivity in scenes with low illumination. Note that the D15 also features
a new 6MP (3072x2048) or 5MP (2592x1944) maximum resolution for the black&white
image sensor.

The day and night lenses are pre-installed at the factory on a special DNight lens bridge,
which ensures that they are positioned exactly parallel to one another. This way, the day
lens always covers the same area as the night lens.

Panorama dual image with
up to twelve megapixels
during the day (color) and
at night (black and white)

Automatic switching
from day to night lenses
when illumination is

insufcient and back

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D15 with Vandalism Set (Accessory)

In critical environments or particularly harsh outdoor conditions, a MOBOTIX camera with
optional anti-vandalism set (IK10-certified) is often the best choice. Their steel housing resists
even the hardest attacks, and the cameras will deliver a perfect picture of the attackers.

D15 with Outdoor Wall Mount (Accessory)

When combined with the Outdoor Wall Mount, which is available as an accessory, the D15
is compliant with the higher IP65 protection class (fully dustproof and resistant to water
jets) and can then be easily used in any unprotected outdoor areas. MOBOTIX oers an
additional Corner and Pole Mount that allows the Outdoor Wall Mount to be attached to
the corners of buildings and to masts.

The Outdoor Wall Mount’s design enables, for example, WiFi or GSM/UMTS modules to be
installed directly within the weatherproof housing without disturbing the overall appear

­ance of the surveillance unit. Similarly, relays for alarm sirens or lights can be installed
easily and elegantly within the housing.

The Outdoor Wall Mount is made from PBT-30GF (polyethylene terephthalate with 30%
fiberglass). This material, which is often used in the automotive industry, is stable and
resistant to high temperatures, UV rays, other environmental factors, chemicals, etc. The
software-based architecture of the MOBOTIX D15 and free software updates ensure that the
surveillance system has a long product life and thus provides a high return on investment.

D15 with vandalism set:
Suitable for use in par­ticularly harsh conditions
(only the stainless steel
ring can be used for the
D15-180 and D15-DNight)

Mounted to a corner

Mounted to a pole

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1.1.2 Advantages and New Features

The high-resolution D15 DualDome is the more powerful successor of the D14D and uses
image sensors with 6MP or 5MP resolution. Since the images of a D15 sensor with a maxi

­mum size of 3072x2048 (6MP) or 2592x1944 (5MP) can be viewed live or in the recordings,
the D15 is clearly superior to its predecessor in terms of image quality and frame rate.

Smooth HiRes Video Streams

The modified hardware of the D15 transmits the camera‘s video streams even more
smoothly than the high-performance D14D, even when high resolution is required. Since
image streams of 16 frames per second and higher are perceived as smooth video by
the human eye, the maximum frame rate is limited to 30 frames per second (when using
MEGA resolution of 1280x 960) in order to provide sucient camera processing power
for other tasks.

Conclusive Still Images

Thanks to the proprietary MxPEG video codec developed exclusively for MOBOTIX cameras,
the cameras oer the advantage that a recording can be paused at any given point and
still provide meaningful and useful snapshots due to the absence of distortion. This is
essential for security applications and allows individuals or license plates to be identified,
for example. In contrast, the H.264 standard, which was developed for feature movies
and is favored by some video security providers, cannot achieve this with the required
level of quality.

Good Color Images Even in Low Light

The more light-sensitive an image sensor is, the better the image quality, especially when
the ambient light level is low, such as at dusk and in heavy rainfall. The D15 oers the
best MOBOTIX image quality that is currently available thanks to the light sensitivity pro

­vided by the 6-megapixel color sensor that is fifty times higher than that of the previous

3.1-megapixel color sensor.

Black & White Images With up to 6Megapixels Resolution

The D15 is the versatile MOBOTIX camera with a six-megapixel night sensor that can
deliver black and white images with up to 3072x2048 resolution. As opposed to the night
sensor of a D14D with 1.3 megapixels, the image resolution is almost five times higher.

MxActivitySensor

The D15 provides an activity-controlled image analysis sensor as standard for detecting
the movements of people and objects in a defined surveillance area (full image or section).
The MxActivitySensor delivers reliable results particularly in outdoor area applications, in
contrast to video motion detection that continues to be available and that registers all
image changes in defined video motion windows. In the monitored area, the camera
distinguishes between the continuous movements of vehicles, persons or objects that
trigger an alarm and movements that do not set o an alarm such as shadows, changing
light conditions and trees swaying in the wind.

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Low Power Consumption in Accordance with the PoE Standard (IEEE 802.3af)

A D15 uses no more power than its predecessor (typically 5watts), despite the new sen

­sor technology. Adjusting the PoE class via the camera software also enables the use of
PoE switches that cannot be operated on all ports with PoE class3 (up to max. 12.95V).

1.1.3 Decentralized Video System

Usually, cameras only supply images while processing and recording take place later on
a central PC using video management software. This centralized structure has too many
limitations for high-resolution video systems since it requires high network bandwidth and
the PC processing power is insucient when using several high-resolution cameras. Due
to the large number of computers and servers required, traditional centralized systems
are therefore becoming less suitable and cost eective.

As part of the decentralized
MOBOTIX concept, every camera
features a high-speed processor,
and, if necessary, digital long-term
flash memory (MicroSD card) can
be integrated to provide several
days of recording time. The com

­puter or video control center is
required only to view and control
the cameras, not to evaluate and
record video. This means that you do not have to rely on expensive, overloaded video
management software as most of the important functions that require a large amount of
processing power are integrated into the MOBOTIX cameras themselves.

Integrated Sensors enable MOBOTIX cameras such as the D15 to automatically detect
when an event has occurred. If necessary, the cameras will respond immediately with an
alarm sound and will establish a direct video and sound connection to a control room.

The D15 is equipped with a shock detector as standard (for all IT and Secure models).
For example, if the camera receives a blow to the housing, it can simultaneously take a
video of the oender, trigger a sound alarm and notify the security company via a SIP call.
Due to the build quality and absence of moving parts, MOBOTIX cameras are extremely
tough. This typically allows them to stay fully operational, even when they are subject to
strong vibrations.

All MOBOTIX cameras are backlight-proof and are not adversely aected by the glare
from direct sunlight. They deliver meaningful, detailed images at all times as the camera
software supports easy programming of independent exposure windows, making them
ideal for rooms with large glass fronts.

MOBOTIX In the event of an alarm, D15 cameras can also record lip-synchronous audio.
The cameras therefore play an important role in analyzing and clarifying a situation. An
integrated speaker and microphone allow each camera to also be used for bidirectional

MOBOTIX Camera

CPU

Image analysis

CMOS

6MP/5MP

MicroSD

Recording

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communication (two-way video communication). This feature is also available on the
move using the MOBOTIX App on an iPhone or iPad.

The decentralized MOBOTIX video solutions are superior to traditional systems in all major
aspects. They are also considerably cheaper to operate since they require

• Fewer cameras due to the more accurate detail of panorama images with mega

-

pixel technology

•

Fewer recording devices because in the decentralized system, ten times the standard
number of cameras can be used to record high-resolution HDTV video with sound
on one computer/server simultaneously

• Lower network bandwidth because everything is processed in the camera itself
and the high-resolution images therefore do not have to be constantly transported
for analysis

MOBOTIX System

Decentralized and Safe

Storage on Computer

Recording Software

Integrated MicroSD

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1.1.4 Green IP Video

The modern, network-based video security technology oers numerous advantages to
use energy eciently. Due to the special product and system properties, the decision to
install MOBOTIX video systems is also a decision for Green IP Video: low power consump

­tion and environmental friendly because of long life expectancy and minimal amount of
materials involved.

Low Power Consumption

MOBOTIX cameras are cost-eciently supplied via PoE. This reduces the expenses for
power and, in addition, saves copper and other important raw material as less power
cabling is necessary.

Robust

MOBOTIX IP65 cameras are highly robust and work – without high-power climate control
and extra protective housing – in a temperature range from –30 to +60 °C/–22 to +140 °F

Modern

Integrated into the cameras are high-power processors and flash storage, thus making
energy-consuming servers and storage devices unnecessary. And, of course, the disposal
of waste later.

High Resolution

A hemispheric MOBOTIX camera with two image sensors replaces up to eight standard
cameras – including their consumption of energy and resources.

Sustainable

Without mechanical components, MOBOTIX cameras are maintenance-free and stay fully
functional, even after years – and are, thus, more sustainable compared to other systems.

Forward-Looking

Even previous camera models can be easily updated and then oer new functionalities.
Remote updates via the internet and the fact that the cameras are maintenance-free
reduce trips by car, and, thereby, the negative eect on the environment.

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1.2 Technical Specifications

1.2.1 D15 Lens Options

Since MOBOTIX cameras are backlight-proof, none of these lenses requires a mechanical
auto iris, thus making the camera extremely robust and maintenance-free.

The D15 can take two optical lens units as required. The lens units are available with 6MP
or 5MP image sensors, resulting in dierences in the lenses’ angles of view:

Designation of the Lens Units

Since the angles of view for the same lens change depending on the image sensor used
(6MP or 5MP, see above), the lenses have dierent focal lengths (35 mm equiv.) and thus
two designations. For example, a super-wide-angle lens with a nominal focal length of

3.6 mm has these 35 mm focal lengths and designations:

• With

6MP

image sensor: 20mm focal length (35mm equiv.) ➝

L20

• With

5MP

image sensor: 23mm focal length (35mm equiv.) ➝

L23

When showing the dierent types of lenses, these designations are combined:

L20-L23

.

Types of Lens Units

6MP image sensor (1/1,8")

Lens L20, image format 4:3

105° 92°

5MP image sensor (1/2.5")

Lens L23, image format 4:3

MOBOTIX lens L20-L23

Lens unit

(single)

2 lens units on lens bridge

180°

2 lens units on lens bridge

Day&Night

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Lenses for Lens Units with 6MP Image Sensor

Focal Lengths of MOBOTIX Lenses

Focal lengths of MOBOTIX lenses are always given as compared to a 35mm camera.
For example, the MOBOTIX Super Wide-Angle lens L20-L23 has a nominal focal
length of 3.6mm. Converted to 35mm camera, this would be a lens with 20mm
or 23mm focal length, depending on whether it is combined with a 6MP or a 5MP
image sensor. Converting the focal lengths to 35mm camera as a known format
provides for better comparing the image formats and the angles of view of the dif

­ferent lenses. Another benefit is that you can easily set a 35mm camera (analog or
digital) to the same focal length (Lxx) of the MOBOTIX lens to obtain the same angle
of view. This approach greatly facilitates lens selection.

Lenses 6MP Sensors

L20 L22 L32 L43 L65 L135

Original image
(image format 4:3)

Focal length (35mm
equiv.)

20mm 22mm 32mm 43mm 65mm 135mm

Nominal focal length 3.6mm 4.1mm 6.1mm 7.9mm 11.9mm 23.7mm

Aperture 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8

Horiz. angle of view 103° 90° 60° 45° 31° 15°

Vert. angle of view 77° 67° 45° 34° 23° 11°

At 1m distance

Image width 2.5 2.0 1.2 0.8 0.6 0.3

Image height 1.6 1.3 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2

At 5 m distance

Image width 12.6 10.0 5.8 4.1 2.8 1.3

Image height 8.0 6.6 4.1 3.1 2.0 1.0

At 10 m distance

Image width 25.1 20.0 11.5 8.3 5.5 2.6

Image height 15.9 13.2 8.3 6.1 4.1 1.9

At 20 m distance

Image width 50.3 40.0 23.1 16.6 11.1 5.3

Image height 31.8 26.5 16.6 12.2 8.1 3.9

At 50 m distance

Image width 125.7 100.0 57.7 41.4 27.7 13.2

Image height 79.5 66.2 41.4 30.6 20.3 9.6

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Lenses for Lens Units with 5MP Image Sensor

Types of Lens Units

Lenses 5MP Sensors

L23 L25 L38 L51 L76 L160

Original image
(image format 4:3)

Focal length (35mm
equiv.)

23mm 25mm 38mm 51mm 76mm 160mm

Nominal focal length 3.6mm 4.1mm 6.1mm 7.9mm 11.9mm 23.7mm

Aperture 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8

Horiz. angle of view 92° 82° 55° 40° 27° 13°

Vert. angle of view 68° 61° 41° 30° 20° 10°

At 1m distance

Image width 2.1 1.7 1.0 0.7 0.5 0.2

Image height 1.3 1.2 0.7 0.5 0.4 0.2

At 5 m distance

Image width 10.4 8.7 5.2 3.6 2.4 1.1

Image height 6.7 5.9 3.7 2.7 1.8 0.9

At 10 m distance

Image width 20.7 17.4 10.3 7.2 4.9 2.3

Image height 13.5 11.9 7.5 5.4 3.6 1.7

At 20 m distance

Image width 41.4 34.7 20.6 14.5 9.7 4.6

Image height 27.0 23.7 14.9 10.8 7.2 3.4

At 50 m distance

Image width 103.6 86.8 51.5 36.2 24.3 11.4

Image height 67.5 59.3 37.3 27.0 18.0 8.6

Lens unit

(single)

2 lens units on lens bridge

180°

2 lens units on lens bridge

Day&Night

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1.2.2 Camera Variants– Lenses, Hardware, Image Formats

Camera Model

D15i-Sec D15i-Sec-180 D15i-Sec-DNight

Lens Units with 6MP/5MP Image Sensors

L10-L12* Hemispheric – – –

L20-L23 Super Wide-Angle •/• –/• (5MP) •/•

L22-L25* Super Wide-Angle •/• (6MP) •/– •/•

L32-L38* Wide-Angle •/• – •/•

L43-L51* Wide-Angle •/• – •/•

L65-L76* Tele •/• – •/•

L135-L160* Tele •/• – •/•

L270-L320* Tele – – –

CSVario L24–54/L27–60* – – –

Image sensor with individual exposure
zones

Color/BW/LPF

(any combination)

2x color/2x BW/

2x LPF

Color/BW/LPF

(same focal length)

Image sensor sensitivity 6MP in Lux at
1/60s/1s

0.1/0.005 (color)

0.02/0.001 (BW)

Image sensor sensitivity 5MP in Lux at
1/60s/1s

0.25/0.013 (color)

0.05/0.0025 (BW)

Hardware Features

Protection classes IP/IK IP54, IP65 with Outdoor Wall Mount

Protection classes IP/IK
with Vandalism Set

IP66/IK10 – –

Temp. internal DVR (MB) 64 64 64

Internal DVR (SDXC, SDHC pre-installed) • • •

Microphone/Speaker •/• •/• •/•

Passive infrared sensor (PIR) • • •

Internal/ambient temperature sensor •/• •/• •/•

Shock Detector • • •

Power Consumption (typ.) <5W <5W <5W

Variable PoE class 2 – 3 2 – 3 2 – 3

Image Formats, Frame Rates and Image Storage

Max. image size (per sensor)

6MP (3072x2048)

5MP (2592x1944)

6MP (3072x2048)

5MP (2592x1944)

6MP (3072x2048)

5MP (2592x1944)

Max. frame rate (MxPEG, max. reso

-

lution)

6MP: 8fps

5MP: 10fps

6MP: 8fps

5MP: 10fps

6MP: 8fps

5MP: 10fps

CIF images with 4GB MicroSD DVR 250,000 250,000 250,000

VGA images with 4GB MicroSD DVR 125,000 125,000 125,000

MEGA images with 4GB MicroSD DVR 40,000 40,000 40,000

QXGA images with 4GB MicroSD DVR 20,000 20,000 20,000

*For an explanation of the sensor module designations (e.g., L10‑L12),
please read

Section 1.2.1, «D15 Lens Options»

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1.2.3 Camera Variants – Software Features

Camera Model

D15i-Sec

General Features

Digital zoom (continuous) with panning •

Motion JPEG/MxPEG •/•

Custom exposure windows •

Snapshot rec. (pre-/post-alarm images) 50

Terabyte ring buer (internal/network) •

Continous rec. with sound (0.2 to 30fps) •

Event recording with sound •

Time and event control •

Weekly schedules/holidays •

Web functionality (FTP, email) •

Playback/Quad and MultiView •

Bidirectional audio in browser •

Logo generator, animated •

Flexible event logic •

Master/slave arming •

Several scheduled privacy zones •

Customized voice messages •

VoIP telephony (audio/video, alarm) •

Remote alarm notification •

Signal inputs/outputs, RS232

Via MX-Input-Box/MX-Output-Box

or MX-232-IO-Box

Programming interface/HTTP API •

Security features (HTTPS/SSL, IP-level access control, net

-

work authentication IEEE 802.1X)

•

Video Analysis

Video Motion detection •

MxAnalytics –

MxActivitySensor •

Video Management Software

MxManagementCenter* •

MOBOTIX App* •

*Free-of-charge download from www.mobotix.com or App Store

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1.2.4 Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications D15

Model variants
(can take day or night sensors)

MX-D15i-Sec

(Day or Night),
MX-D15i-Sec-DNight (Day and Night),
MX-D15i-Sec-180

(Day)

MX-D15i-Sec-

Night

-180

(Night)

Lens Options 20 to 135mm (35mm format), hor. angles of view 105° to

15° (6MP)
22 to 160mm (35mm format), hor. angles of view 92° to
13° (5MP)

Min. Illumination Color sensor (6MP): 0.1Lux at 1/60s, 0.005Lux at 1s

Black&White sensor (6MP): 0.02 Lux at 1/60s,

0.001 Lux at 1/1s

Image sensors 1/1.8“ CMOS, 6MP, progressive scan

1/2.5“ CMOS, 5MP, progressive scan

Max. image size D15i-SEC
(dual image)

Color: 3072x2048 (6MP), 6144x2048 (12MP)
Black&White: 3072x2048 (6MP), 6144x2048 (12MP)

Image formats
(per sensor)

3072x2048 (6MP), 2592x1944 (5MP),

2048x1536 (QXGA),

1920x1080 (Full-HD),

1280x960 (MEGA), 1280x720 (HD),

1024x768, 800x600, 768x576 (D1-PAL),

704x576(TV-PAL),

640x480, 384x288, 320x240, 160x120,

custom formats

Max. frame rate M-JPEG
(live/recording)

VGA: 30fps, MEGA: 15fps, QXGA: 8fps, 6MP: 4fps
Dual image: 12MP 2fps, 10MP 3fps

Max. frame rate MxPEG
(live/recording with sound)

VGA: 30fps, MEGA: 30fps, QXGA: 20fps, 6MP: 8fps,
5MP: 10fps,
Dual image: 12MP 4fps, 10MP 5fps

Image compression MxPEG, M-JPEG, JPEG

Internal DVR MicroSD card (SDXC, SDHC pre-installed)

External
video ring buer

Directly on NAS or PC/Server, no additional recording
software required

Software (included) MxManagementCenter video management software,

MOBOTIX App for iOS devices version 5.0 and higher

Image Processing

Backlight compensation, automatic white balance, image
distortion correction, panorama correction,

video motion

detection, MxActivitySensor

Virtual PTZ Digital pan/tilt/zoom, continuous up to 8X

Alarm/Events Video Motion detection, MxActivitySensor, external signals,

temperature sensor, PIR, microphone, shock detector,
notification via e-mail, FTP, IP telephony (VoIP, SIP), visual/
acoustic alarms, pre- and post-alarm images

Microphone and speaker Microphone and speaker integrated

Audio features Lip-synchronous audio, two-way communication, audio

recording

Interfaces

Ethernet 10/100, MiniUSB, MxBus;
inputs/outputs and RS232 via accessories

Features depend on
camera variant
(see

Section 1.2.3,
«Camera Variants –
Software Features»

)!

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Video telephony VoIP/SIP, two-way communication, remote controlling

using key codes, event notification

Security User/group management, HTTPS/SSL, IP address filter, IEEE

802.1x, intrusion detection, digital image signature

Certifications EMV (EN55022, CISPR22, EN55024, EN61000-6-1/2,

FCCPart 15B, CFR47, AS/NZS3548)

Power Supply Year-round Power-over-Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af);

PoE class variable

Power Consumption Typ. 5W

Protection classes IP54 without wall mount

IP65 with wall mount
IP66 and IK10 with Vandalism Set (except D15-180,
D15-DNight,

according to IEC62262/EN50102)

Operating conditions –30 to +60 °C/–22 to +140 °F

Dimensions/Weight

Ø x H: 205 x 108mm (D15), 205 x 125mm (D15-180,
D15-DNight; weight: approx. 750g (including lenses)

Standard Delivery Housing (high-resistance composite, PBT-PC), white, shock-

resistant dome (transparent), freely selectable lenses,
mounting supplies, wrenches, 50 cm patch cable, manual,
software, MicroSD card (installed)

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1.3 Delivered Parts

1.3.1 Standard Delivery – D15

Item Number Part Name

1.1 1 Camera housing

1.2 2 Lens (installed)

1.3 2 Lens mount

1.4 – (Removed)

1.5 2 Sensor cable (installed, not shown)

1.6 1 Cable cover (installed)

1.7 2 Dome (1x transparent– installed, 1x tinted)

1.8 1 Outer shell

1.9 1 Ethernet cable (installed)

1.10 1 Allen wrench 3mm

1.11 1 TX20 Torx wrench

1.12 1 Custom tool with magnet

1.13 1 MxBus connector (installed, not shown):

1.14 1 MicroSD card (SDXC, SDHC pre-installed)

Installation accessories

Item Number Part Name

M.1.1 3 Screw anchors 8mm

M.1.2 3 Stainless steel washers, diam. 5.3mm

M.1.3 3 Stainless steel wood 4.5 x 60mm screws with TX20

head

2 lenses (item 1.2)

2 lens mounts (item 1.3)

Custom tool

with magnet (item 1.12)

Outer shell (item 1.8)

3 mm Allen wrench (item 1.10)

TX20 Torx wrench (item 1.11)

Camera housing (item 1.1)

Domes (item 1.7),

1x transparent, 1x tinted

Cable cover (item 1.6)

Ethernet cable (item 1.9)

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Camera Housing and Connectors– D15

The MOBOTIX D15D consists of three main components (camera housing, outer shell and
dome).

4 2

3

1

4 LEDs (behind PIR

cover)

Speaker

Dome

PIR sensor

Lens unit I

Lens unit II

Sensor cable

MicroSD card

MxBus

MxBus cabling

MiniUSB

Ethernet

Washer

Water outlet open-

ings

Outer shell

Microphone

Two freely positionable lens units

Ø 205mm/8.07in

108mm/4.25in

LED default settings:

1 Power (on), error (ashes)
2 Recording (ashes)
3 Off
4 Off

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1.3.2 Standard Delivery – D15-180

Item Number Part Name

2.1 1 Camera housing

2.2 2 Lens (installed)

2.3 2 Lens mount (installed)

2.4 – (Removed)

2.5 2 Sensor cable (installed, not shown)

2.6 1 Cable cover (installed)

2.7 2 XL Dome (1x transparent– installed, 1x tinted)

2.8 1 Outer shell

2.9 1 Ethernet cable

2.10 1 Allen wrench 3mm

2.11 1 TX20 Torx wrench

2.12 1 Custom tool with magnet

2.13 1 MxBus connector (installed, not shown):

2.14 1 Lens bridge (installed)

2.15 1 MicroSD card (SDXC, SDHC pre-installed)

Installation accessories

Item Number Part Name

M.2.1 3 Screw anchors 8mm

M.2.2 3 Stainless steel washers, diam. 5.3mm

M.2.3 3 Stainless steel wood 4.5 x 60mm screws with TX20

head

Custom tool

with magnet (item 2.12)

Outer shell (item 2.8)

3 mm Allen wrench (item 2.10)

TX20 Torx wrench (item 2.11)

Camera housing (item 2.1)

XL domes (item 2.7),

1x transparent, 1x tinted

Cable cover (item 2.6)

Ethernet cable (item 2.9)

2 lenses (item 2.2)

2 lens mounts (item 2.3)

1 lens bridge (item 2.14)

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Camera Housing and Connectors– D15-180

The MOBOTIX D15-180 consists of three main components (camera housing, outer shell
and dome).

4 2

3

1

4 LEDs (behind PIR

cover)

Speaker

XL dome

PIR sensor

Lens bridge

Sensor cable

MicroSD card

MxBus

MxBus cabling

MiniUSB

Ethernet

Washer

Water outlet open-

ings

Outer shell

Microphone

Two fixed lenses L20-L23

Ø 205mm/8.07in

125mm/4.92in

LED default settings:

1 Power (on), error (ashes)
2 Recording (ashes)
3 Off
4 Off

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1.3.3 Standard Delivery – D15-DNight

Item Number Part Name

3.1 1 Camera housing

3.2 2 Lens (installed)

3.3 2 Lens mount (installed)

3.4 – (Removed)

3.5 2 Sensor cable (installed, not shown)

3.6 1 Cable cover (installed)

3.7 2 XL Dome (1x transparent– installed, 1x tinted)

3.8 1 Outer shell

3.9 1 Ethernet cable

3.10 1 Allen wrench 3mm

3.11 1 TX20 Torx wrench

3.12 1 Custom tool with magnet

3.13 1 MxBus connector (installed, not shown):

3.14 1 Lens bridge (installed)

3.15 1 MicroSD card (SDXC, SDHC pre-installed)

Installation accessories

Item Number Part Name

M.3.1 3 Screw anchors 8mm

M.3.2 3 Stainless steel washers, diam. 5.3mm

M.3.3 3 Stainless steel wood 4.5 x 60mm screws with TX20

head

Custom tool

with magnet (item 3.12)

Outer shell (item 3.8)

3 mm Allen wrench (item 3.10)

TX20 Torx wrench (item 3.11)

Camera housing (item 3.1)

XL domes (item 3.7),

1x transparent, 1x tinted

Cable cover (item 3.6)

Ethernet cable (item 3.9)

2 lenses (item 3.2)

2 lens mounts (item 3.3)

1 lens bridge (item 3.14)