Mobotix M25M, M25 Series Manual

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

decentralized concept has made high-resolution video systems cost ecient.

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M25M Camera Manual

Security-Vision-Systems

M25M Allround L25 to L320

M25M Allround L12

M25M Allround CS-Vario

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The M25M series from MOBOTIX oers extremely compact, cost-eective and exceptionally powerful 5MP allround cameras with the widest range of lenses, including panorama version. Fully equipped with IP66-certiﬁed housing and long-term internal storage on a MicroSD card.

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CONTENTS

1 Product Overview 10

1.1 M25M Allround 10

1.1.1 General Product Characteristics 10

1.2 M25M with Special Lens Hemispheric L12 20

1.2.1 Advantages and New Features 26

1.2.2 Decentralized Video System 28

1.2.3 Green IP Video 30

1.3 Technical Speciﬁcations 32

1.3.1 Lens Options 32

1.3.2 Camera Variants– Lenses, Hardware, Image Formats 34

1.3.3 Camera Variants– Software Features 35

1.3.4 Technical Data 36

1.4 Delivered Parts and Dimensions 38

1.4.1 M25M Camera 38

1.4.2 Dimensions (mm) for Wall Installation 42

1.4.3 Dimensions (mm) for Ceiling Installation 42

1.4.4 Dimensions (mm) of Wall Mount 43

1.4.5 Drilling Template (mm) Wall and Ceiling Mount 43

1.5 Available Accessories 44

1.5.1 Lens Cover with Glass Pane 44

1.5.2 Pole Mount 44

1.5.3 MiniUSB Cable to MiniUSB (Straight/Angled) 44

1.5.4 MiniUSB Cable to MiniUSB (Angled/Angled) 45

1.5.5 MiniUSB Cable to USB-A Socket 45

1.5.6 Ethernet Patch Cable for Bayonet Catch 45

1.5.7 NPA-PoE-Set 45

1.5.8 MX-Overvoltage-Protection-Box 46

1.5.9 MX-NPA-Box 46

1.5.10 MX-GPS-Box 46

1.5.11 MX-232-IO-Box 47

1.5.12 ExtIO Expansion Module 47

1.5.13 Mx2wire+ Media Converter 47

1.5.14 Installing Interface Boxes Under a Varioﬂex Wall Mount 48

1.5.15 Other Accessories 48

1.6 MOBOTIX Software 49

1.6.1 Integrated Camera Software (Firmware) 49

1.6.2 MxControlCenter 50

1.6.3 MxEasy 51

1.6.4 MOBOTIX App 52

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2 Installation 54

2.1 Preparing the Installation 54

2.1.1 Mounting Options: Wall, Ceiling, Pole 54

2.1.2 Mounting with Hemispheric Lens L12 57

2.1.3 Network Connection and Power Supply, UPS 60

2.1.4 Preparing the Camera Connections, MX-Overvoltage-Protection-Box 61

2.1.5 Wiring, Fire Prevention, Lightning and Surge Protection 62

2.2 Mounting the Camera with Wall Mount 63

2.2.1 VarioFlex Wall Mount 63

2.3 Mounting the Camera with Ceiling Mount 67

2.3.1 VarioFlex Ceiling Mount 67

2.4 Mounting the Camera with Pole Mount (Accessory) 71

2.4.1 Pole Mount (MX-MH-SecureFlex-ESWS) 72

2.5 Adjusting the Camera and Exchanging the Lens 76

2.5.1 Adjusting the Camera 76

2.5.2 Correcting the Image Horizon (for L12 Lens Only) 76

2.5.3 Exchanging the Lens 77

2.6 Replacing the MicroSD Card 78

2.6.1 Removing the MicroSD Card 78

2.6.2 Inserting the MicroSD Card 79

2.7 Network and Power Connection 80

2.7.1 Notes on Cable Lengths and Power Supply 80

2.7.2 Network Cabling For M25M With Patch Cables 80

2.7.3 Power Supply Using a Switch 81

2.7.4 Power Supply When Connected Directly to a Computer 82

2.7.5 Power Supply with Power-Over-Ethernet Products 82

2.7.6 Connecting a USB Cable 83

2.7.7 Connecting a Two-Wire MxBus Cable 84

2.7.8 Variable PoE 85

2.7.9 Camera Startup Sequence 86

3 Operating the Camera 88

3.1 Manual and Automatic Operation– Overview 88

3.1.1 Manually Using a Computer in the 10.x.x.x IP Address Range 89

3.1.2 Automatically Using MxControlCenter or MxEasy 90

3.1.3 Automatically Using DHCP 91

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3.2 First Images and the Most Important Settings 92

3.2.1 Manually Setting Up the Network Parameters in a Browser 92

3.2.2 First Images and the Most Important Settings in the Browser 94

3.2.3 First Images and Network Parameter Conﬁguration in MxControlCenter 96

3.2.4 First Images and Network Parameter Conﬁguration in MxEasy 101

3.2.5 Starting the Camera with the Factory IP Address 104

3.2.6 Starting the Camera with an Automatic IP Address (DHCP) 105

3.3 Virtual PTZ and Full Image Recording 106

3.3.1 Preparing the Virtual PTZ Function 106

3.3.2 Full Image Recording 108

3.3.3 Special M25M Conﬁguration in the Browser 110

3.4 MicroSD Card Recording 117

3.4.1 Introduction 117

3.4.2 Formatting the MicroSD Card 119

3.4.3 Activating MicroSD Card Recording 120

3.4.4 Accessing Data on the MicroSD Card 121

3.4.5 Deactivating Card Recording 121

3.4.6 Using a MicroSD Card in a Dierent MOBOTIX Camera 122

3.4.7 Limitations on Warranty When Using Flash Storage Media 122

3.5 Conﬁguration in the Browser 123

3.5.1 Overview 123

3.5.2 General Browser Settings 125

3.6 Additional Notes 127

3.6.1 Protecting the Camera Against Condensation 127

3.6.2 Password for the Admin Menu 128

3.6.3 Permanently Deactivating the Microphone 129

3.6.4 Starting the Camera with the Factory IP Address 129

3.6.5 Resetting the Camera to Factory Settings 129

3.6.6 Activating Event Control and Motion Detection 129

3.6.7 Deactivating Text and Logo Options 129

3.6.8 Deactivating the Camera Reboot 130

3.6.9 Browser 130

3.6.10 Cleaning the Camera and Lens 130

3.6.11 Legal Notes 130

3.6.12 Safety Warnings 131

3.6.13 Online Help in the Browser 132

3.6.14 Declaration of Conformity 132

3.6.15 Disposal 132

3.6.16 Disclaimer 132

Manufacturer 135

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Legal Notes

Legal aspects of video and sound recording: You must comply with all data protec-

tion regulations for video and sound monitoring when using MOBOTIX products. Depending on national laws and the installation location of the M25M, the recording of video and sound data may be subject to special documentation or it may be prohibited. All users of MOBOTIX products are therefore required to familiarize themselves with all valid regulations and comply with these laws. MOBOTIX AG is not liable for any illegal use of its products.

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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, «Installation»

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 2.5W

. When attaching mod-

ules to the MxBus connector

and

the USB connector, the

power consumption of all

attached modules must not exceed 3W

if the camera is powered by PoE class3

PoE class2

is used,

the power consumption of all attached modules must not

exceed 1W!

Never touch the lens: Due to the high performance of the M25M, 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 lens cover.

Power o before opening the camera: Make sure the power supply is disconnected before opening the camera (i.e., for installing or replacing sensor modules 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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M25M Camera Manual

FOREWORD

Dear MOBOTIX customer,

Congratulations on your decision to purchase a professional and modern HiRes network camera “Made in Germany”! The robust and versatile M25M

is a cost-ecient and professional mono camera solution with interchange

able lenses for indoor and outdoor applications (IP66). You can select from a

wide range of lenses, from Hemispheric to Super Wide-Angle to Tele lenses

(now up to 320mm) and CSVario lens. Add to that the proven advantages

that are inherent to the MOBOTIX concept, such as the integrated event, alarm and

telephone features and the modern long-term storage directly in the camera with all of its beneﬁts.

The weatherproof MxBus and MiniUSB interfaces of the camera allow attaching

MOBOTIX interface boxes and standard devices, such as 3G/UMTS modems, external storage devices, etc. The integrated 4GB SD card ﬂash storage is easily exchanged for larger storage requirements, providing for secure long-term storage.

The introduction of the newest ﬁve-megapixel sensor technology with increased light sensitivity not only generates more brilliant images with more details, it also delivers color images of higher quality under lowlight conditions. Another improvement – The M25M-IT now generates HD images (1280x 720 pixels) instead of the VGA images of predecessor models (640x 480 pixels).

You can download the MxEasy and MxControlCenter video management software for MOBOTIX cameras and the manuals from the MOBOTIX website: www.mobotix.com> Support> Software Downloads. For the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch iOS devices, MOBOTIX oers the MOBOTIX App, a free-of-charge mobile solution that is easily found when searching for “MOBOTIX AG” in the App Store.

If you have any questions, our support and international sales sta are available at intl-support@mobotix.com

from Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm (German time).

We would like to thank you for your trust and wish you all the best with your new MOBOTIX camera M25M Allround!

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M25M Allround L12

M25M Allround CSVario

M25M Allround L25 to L320

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1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW

1.1 M25M Allround

1.1.1 General Product Characteristics

Model Variants

The M25M is available as Secure and IT models with dierent feature sets. By default, the M25M is equipped with either a color or a Black&White image sensor (Day/Night) and an L25 Super Wide-Angle lens (horizontal image angle of 82°). If desired, the camera can be ﬁtted with one of six other lenses with horizontal image angles of 7°, 13°, 27°, 40°, 55° and 180° or it is available as a special version with CS Vario lens. Every M25M comes with a pre-installed and formatted 4GB MicroSD card and a VarioFlex mount for fast and easy installation.

Due to its extreme distortion, the M25M with the L12 Fisheye lens is especially challenging where the adjustment of hardware and software is concerned. For this reason, the lenses

M25M models with L12 and CSVario lens are only available as Secure variants (details see

Section 1.3

)

L25 to L320 L12 CSVario

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of the L12 variant are not interchangeable. The ﬁne-tuning of the lens at the factory is an extremely laborious and precise process and the setting should not be changed any more.

Complete HiRes Video Solutions by MOBOTIX

As opposed to conventional solutions, MOBOTIX cameras with their decentralized approach oer so much more – state-of-the-art, network-based video security technology that increases operating eciency and yields a high degree of every-day usefulness.

Extraordinary Picture Quality

Image quality is the one key criterion of a security camera. Due to their internal video analysis and data storage capabilities, the decentralized MOBOTIX systems are independent of the available network bandwidth. As a result, the system provides for eciently storing and managing the video streams of a virtually unlimited number of cameras with the highest resolution at a reasonable cost.

5 Megapixel Image Sensors (5MP)

MOBOTIX cameras possess high-resolution image sensors with 5megapixel resolution and excellent light sensitivity, which translates into more details when zooming and more clearcut advantages for every user. By using the 5MP technology in their color and black&white image sensors, MOBOTIX cameras deliver convincing image quality and details even in bad weather and under lowlight conditions. Another important plus: thanks to its internal pre-processing of the image data, the camera can generate video streams with up to 30 frames per second.

QXGA Image Format: 2.5 Times More Detail Than Full HD

The 5MP sensor has a resolution of 2592x 1944 pixels on both day and night sensors. While the image sensor shows its full strength when zooming the live image, the maximum image size per sensor has the more user-friendly QXGA format.

Low Light Conditions– No Problem

The maximum resolution of the color and black&white image sensors is 5megapixels. The higher light sensitivity of the new color image sensors now allow using MOBOTIX color cameras around the clock even when the illumination is low.

MxLEO: Exposure Optimization and Reduced Image Noise

MxLEO– the MOBOTIX Lowlight Exposure Optimization– is an innovative technology that provides an entirely new experience in digital image optimization in all cameras running ﬁrmware 4.1.9 and higher. On the one hand, the improved light sensitivity of the MOBOTIX 5MP sensors drastically reduces exposure times. MxLEO, the exposure and image optimi

zation program especially developed for these conditions, on the other hand, generates perceptibly better and more detailed images especially under low-light conditions below 25Lux. Such conditions are typical at a parking lot at night that is illuminated by regular lights (approx. 10 to 25Lux). Or in a building after hours, in which the emergency lights are burning (approx. 5Lux). This signiﬁcantly reduces motion blur that is typical of longer

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exposure times with little light and thus provides much more image detail (faces, license plates, etc.) for proper identiﬁcation.

Hemispheric Technology

Thanks to the ﬁsheye technology with integrated distortion correction, MOBOTIX Hemispheric cameras with their L12 lenses provide the perfect overview. Meaningful 180-degree panorama images from wall-to-wall and from the ﬂoor to the ceiling don’t leave any corners of the room unmonitored. In contrast to other systems, the correction of the distorted hemispheric image happens directly in the camera and not on the computer, thus drasti

cally reducing the size of the image before it is transferred and stored. This approach reduces the network load and allows showing dozens of hemispheric cameras on a computer or a smartphone.

Robust and Maintenance-Free

Thanks to its low power consumption of about 4.5Watts and the total absence of mechanically moving parts, the M25M models feature a wide operating temperature range of –30 to +50°C/–22 to +122°F. Since MOBOTIX cameras nei

ther fog up nor require heating, power can be supplied via the network cabling using standard PoE products according to PoE standard IEEE 802.3af. M25M IT and Secure models are absolutely dustproof and resistant against water jets (IP66). In combination with the supplied M25M wall and ceiling mount, you can use the camera in outdoor applications and installation over ﬂush-mounted sockets so that the cabling

remains perfectly concealed.

A Master of Adaptability

The M25M models are accompanied by an extensive range of easily replaceable and interchangeable lenses and a robust lens protector made of scratchproof special-pur

pose plastic or glass. Application-optimized options for installation on walls, ceilings and poles, for supplying power, or expanding the functions of the camera are also available. Furthermore, MOBOTIX customers can take advantage of MxEasy or the professional control center software MxControlCenter free of charge and with an unlimited user and camera license. If required, an M25M can even be upgraded to function as a powerful intercom system by adding the MOBOTIX ExtIO module.

High-Resolution Sees More and Costs Less

One M25M equipped with a hemispheric or standard wide angle lens is usually all that is required to monitor either an entire room or the four lanes of a gas station. The high degree of image detail not only reduces the number of required cameras, but also mini

mizes system costs by reducing the wiring complexity, emergency power requirements and number of recording devices required. All M25M cameras feature direct recording to integrated MicroSD cards or external USB drives and can therefore be used in standalone operation without creating additional network load.

VarioFlex wall mount with concealed cabling

perfectly covers ush-

mounted sockets

MOBOTIX ExtIO (Function Extension)

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Universal Application from Vacation Homes to Airports

MOBOTIX M25M cameras are suitable for use in large-scale facilities, such as airports, given their unlimited scalability and high performance. However, they are equally suitable for use in small commercial or private buildings thanks to their integrated event, storage, alarm and telephony functions. In addition, MOBOTIX recommends the M25M with hemi

spheric L12 lens as a superb and inspiring webcam.

The Right Lens for Every Application

No MOBOTIX camera has ever had so many lens options! For the M25M, MOBOTIX oers

seven lenses ranging from the 7° tele to the 180° Fisheye lens.

One Camera For Four Gas Station Lanes –

Long-Term Recording Without Additional Devices

HiRes Video

MOBOTIX original image of 180° panorama (L12 lens)

MOBOTIX original image

of 82° Super Wide-Angle

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In combination with the hemispheric L12 lens (180° horizontal image angle), the M25M becomes a Hemispheric camera.

The M25M-Sec-CSVario is an M25M model that is shipped with a CS mount and a compact L29–L64 1/2” Vario lens. To protect the lens against the weather, this version comes with a longer lens cover and threads for an external ﬁlter. This cover will work for lenses, which have a maximum diameter of 36mm and which are not longer than 43mm. Because of the image sensor’s size of 1/2.5”, you can only use CS and C mount lenses (C mount lenses with adapter ring) for 1/2.5” sensors or larger. In comparison with MOBOTIX ﬁxed lenses, Vario lenses are less robust and less reliable in the long run. For this reason, Vario lenses are typically used in applications where recording conditions change frequently, e.g., for surveillance of dierent construction sites.

MOBOTIX Standard Lenses Are Easily Exchanged

Note that you can change all lenses of the M25M yourself on site whenever necessary (except the hemispheric L12 lens). Each lens is secured by a lock ring. The ordered lens is factory-aligned and quality-tested in the camera, which makes on-site camera focusing unnecessary in most cases. Each M25M is available for delivery with a lens of your choos

ing or no lens at all.

MOBOTIX original image of 180° panorama (L12 lens)

The software of an M25M equipped with an L12 or L25 lens allows correcting the distorted image

MOBOTIX original image (L160 tele)

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The image area captured by the camera varies depending on the selected lens (see

Section 1.3, «Technical Speciﬁcations»

). With a Super Wide Angle lens (L25 with 82°), for example, almost an entire room can be recorded from one corner. An L160 Tele lens enables an M25M with a high-resolution 5 megapixel sensor to clearly record a license plate number, for example, from a distance of approximately 75meters.

Or even the serial number of a bill from a distance of 2m/6ft.

MOBOTIX original image (L160 tele)

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Virtual PTZ (vPTZ) – Without Motor

The M25M can also zoom in on details. This vPTZ function (virtual Pan, Tilt,

Zoom) is a standard feature in the integrated M25M camera software. The

image from the hemispheric camera can be enlarged using, for example,

the mouse wheel, a joystick or a software-controlled PTZ panel and you

can “move” the view to any section of the image. This provides the features

of a mechanical PTZ camera without the disadvantages of maintenance and

wear.

Depending on the platform used to operate the camera (Internet browser, MxEasy, MxControlCenter), the vPTZ function may work in a dierent manner. When using MxEasy or MxControlCenter, for example, speciﬁc software tools and an optional joystick make virtually zooming, panning and tilting much more comfortable. Even if you are using only an Internet Explorer (with activated ActiveX plug-in), you can use an optionally attached joystick.

Quick and easy navigation with a USB joystick

vPTZ

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Simultaneous Corrected Live Image and Full Image Recording

All conventional, motorized PTZ cameras only store the image that is currently viewed as the live image (live image recording). This has one serious disadvantage as the recording can only show what has happened in the “visible” portion of the image; the rest is lost and cannot be examined later on. For this reason, MOBOTIX has added the new full image recording feature to the M25M. This will not store the currently viewed image that reﬂects the pan/tilt position and the zoom setting chosen by the user, but the full sensor image, without vPTZ settings or image correction. When examining the recorded images, the vPTZ features again come into play, as they allow zooming the visible image and using the pan/tilt features to examine every corner of the recorded full image.

Example: The persons highlighted by the red circles in the center image would not have been recorded by a regular PTZ camera; the full image recording of the M25M in this example allows determining the exact time at which these persons had entered the image area recorded by the camera. A browser (Internet Explorer with MxPEG ActiveX plug-in), MxControlCenter or the new, multi-platform application MxEasy can be used to examine the recorded sequences.

Integrated vPTZ functions allow the complete stored full image to be analyzed at a later point in time (in MxEasy and MxControlCenter)

Live Image Stored Full Image Analysis in Full Image

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Internal DVR

The M25M-Secure features direct recording to the integrated MicroSD card, which makes the camera fully independent of any external

storage media, even for longer periods of time. The camera internally stores high-resolution video, without requiring an external recording device or PC and therefore without overloading the network whatso

ever. Old recordings can be overwritten automatically or automatically deleted after a speciﬁed period of time. When using a 16GB SD card, for example, the camera can store more than a quarter million event images in VGA format (640x480). For security reasons, the camera can even encrypt the stored data.

Power failures are not an issue, since the video and image sequences remain safely stored on the SD card. Access to stored video sequences is possible at any time from the camera user interface in the browser, MxControlCenter or MxEasy. If you would like to archive sequences, you can export the required data to a PC or USB stick for evidence purposes, for example.

MxActivitySensor Video Motion Analysis: Secure Detection, Avoiding False Alarms

Regardless if there are large objects in the foreground or small objects in the background– MxActivitySensor will only trigger video recording and alarm messaging if something important is happening. Interference such as trees shaking in the wind, moving shadows and clouds and snow falling will no longer lead to false alarms. Since all of this is ﬁltered automatically, all that remains is to set the direction of movement of objects that should trigger alarms.

4 GB MicroSD card already integrated in the

camera (M25M-Secure)

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1.2 M25M with Special Lens Hemispheric L12

Equipped with the 180° L12 lens, an entire room can be ideally monitored using only one M25M, which replaces the time-consuming and expensive installation of several standard cameras. The overview image provided by a single M25M, which may be personalized in a number of ways according to speciﬁc user requirements, not only reduces the number of required cameras, but also minimizes the system costs by reducing the wiring complexity, emergency power requirements and number of recording devices required.

L12 Lens: High-Resolution 180° Panorama

When several cameras are monitoring a single room, it is dicult to understand the room layout due to the dierent viewing directions of each individual camera. This makes it hard to comprehend the overall setting. The new panorama function of the M25M with the L12 lens delivers a widescreen, corrected image of a high-resolution 180° allround view. High image quality is achieved through the use of a ﬁve-megapixel color sensor and the new hemispheric lens of the M25M.

With approximately 0.6 megapixels (1280x480 pixels), an M25M panorama image only requires a fraction of the original data volume or bandwidth of a QXGA full image (1280x1536 pixels).

QXGA full image (2048 x 1536 pixels)

Panorama image with 0.6 megapixels (1280 x 480 pixels)

Corrected image after panorama correction

Economical bandwidth usage due to smaller,

camera-corrected

images (no loss of image information)

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The factory default setting of an M25M with an L12 lens is a high-resolution 180° panorama image, in which parts of the protective cover are still visible in the upper right and left corners of the image.

Optimizing the M25M Panorama Image

In order to hide the protective cover in the panorama image, all that is often required is the “panorama correction” function, which has already been integrated into the camera software (controlling the camera via a web browser). Tilted vertical lines (if the camera is mounted at an angle) may be optically straightened to the image edges using this func

tion (see

Section 3.5

). A welcome side eect of this is that the protective cover disappears

from the image.

If this measure does not work in some special cases (camera tilt of approxi

mately 0°), the protective cover can be removed from the image by zooming and, if necessary, by using the purely software-based downward panning function. The displayed image section or the panorama, as the case may be, is reduced slightly but the image details are enlarged as a result of zooming.

Original full image

180° panorama image after the panorama correction function has been applied

Section 3.5

provides more details and information on how the panorama and horizon correction works (correct distortion in the image and position horizontally)

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L12 Lens: Panorama Focus – One Camera, Three Views

Maximum room overview while simultaneously viewing detail in a single image: the M25M is capable of providing two more views simultaneously with the 180° panorama, allowing you to focus on two scenes in parallel (“Panorama Focus” display mode).

L12 Lens: Double Panorama for a Simultaneous View in Two Directions

The “Double Panorama” display mode provides a panorama image of both halves of the area captured by the full image. Using the vPTZ functions, the panorama images can be changed as desired. The example here shows an overview panorama of the entire room, as well as the entrance, which would have otherwise no longer been visible in the panorama – a superb overview for the user.

MOBOTIX original image Panorama/Focus

2 3

Original full image

MOBOTIX original image Double Panorama

Original full image

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L12 Lens: Surround View (Quad View)

The “Surround” display mode of the M25M replaces four cameras all at once and simultaneously delivers four dierent directions “at a glance.” If the camera is installed in the ceiling and is looking straight down, all four cardinal directions can be displayed, for example.

Each of the four views features a software-controlled pan/tilt/zoom function (virtual PTZ), allowing it to be customized as necessary. In order to facilitate camera operation, the M25M can store, in addition to the preset standard views, a total of 256 user-deﬁned camera views using the vPTZ function, which can easily be brought up using joystick keys or softbut

tons. Besides being able to manually move the virtual camera to speciﬁc positions and zoom settings, the camera can also “move” automatically. It does so by moving through the standard views or by showing the ﬁrst 16 saved camera views (one after the other like in a slide show).

Original image M25M: Each of the four views can be modi-

ed individually

Original full image

Surround view: Quad

vPTZ & Zoom

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L12 Lens: Full Image and Normal View

In addition to Panorama, Double Panorama, Panorama Focus and Surround views, the M25M image can be displayed on a monitor as the original Fisheye version (“Full Image” display mode) or as the camera-corrected image section (“Normal” display mode). Switching to one of the other display modes described is possible at any time within seconds.

MOBOTIX original image – full image

MOBOTIX original image – Corrected and zoomed full image

Original Fisheye image: Full Image

Corrected image section: Normal

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L12 Lens: Factory Settings of the Standard Views for a Wall Installation

In order to fully exploit the potential of the M25M in the desired view, it may be necessary to adjust the factory settings using the integrated vPTZ function. We have summarized the factory default settings of a wall-mounted M25M with an L12 lens (with a downward tilt of approx. 15°, 2.7m high) here in order to give you a good idea of what to expect once the camera has been installed.

Full image (left) and "Panorama" display mode (right)

Full image (left) and "Double Panorama" display mode (right)

Full image (left) and "Panorama/Focus" display mode (right)

Full image (left) and "Surround" display mode (right)

2 3

3 4

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1.2.1 Advantages and New Features

The high-resolution M25M Allround is a universally deployable, highly innovative and easily concealable camera system. A powerful successor to the M24M, the M25M features a ﬁve-megapixel image sensor. For technical reasons, the live or recorded images displayed by a M25M sensor have a maximum size of QXGA. However, the M25M is clearly superior to its predecessor in terms of image quality and frame rate.

Smooth HiRes Video Streams

The modiﬁed hardware of the M25M transmits the camera‘s video streams even more smoothly than the high-performance M24M, 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 M25M oers the best MOBOTIX image quality that is currently available thanks to the light sensitivity provided by the ﬁve-megapixel color sensor that is four times higher than that of the previously used three-megapixel color sensor and the new MxLEO exposure control.

More Details When Zooming

The maximum zoom factor of the M25M is 1.26 times higher than that of the M24M due to the use of ﬁve-megapixel technology. This means that the degree of detail provided by the camera has improved by 26 percent. As a result, a M25M can now be installed even further away than before from the objects and areas to be monitored. In addition, this osets the slightly smaller horizontal image angles of the new ﬁve-megapixel sensors as compared to the M25M.

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Black&White Image Sensor with 5Megapixels

You can now order the M25M with a ﬁve-megapixel night sensor that can deliver black and white images with up to QXGA resolution. This results in larger images than those delivered by the previous 1.3-megapixel sensor with a perceptibly higher degree of details.

IT Cameras: Maximum Image Size Is Now HD Instead of VGA

The M25M-IT now generates HD images (1280x 720 pixels) instead of the VGA images of predecessor models (640x 480 pixels). The special quality advantage of a MOBOTIX IT camera with HD resolution (1280x 720): The HD images of a MOBOTIX are generated by the high-resolution image sensor with 2592x 1944 pixels and are optimized and scaled down for the HD format. Because of the high-resolution sensor, the generated images– especially with respect to quality and light sensitivity– are noticeably superior than regular HD cameras that are only using a simple HD sensor with 1280x 720 pixels.

MxActivitySensor

The M25M 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.

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

A M25M does not use more power than its predecessor (typically 4.5watts), despite the new sensor 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).

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1.2.2 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.

Thanks to its integrated sensors, MOBOTIX cameras such as the M25M 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 M25M 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 by 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 especially 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.

In the event of an alarm, MOBOTIX M25M cameras can also record lip-synchronous audio. The cameras therefore play an important role in analyzing and clarifying a situa

tion. Thanks to an integrated speaker and microphone, each individual camera can also be used for bidirectional communication (two-way video communication), so you can easily use the MOBOTIX App with your iPhone or iPad on the road.

MOBOTIX Camera

CPU

Image Analysis

CMOS

5 Megapixels

MicroSD

Recording

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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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1.2.3 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 IP66 cameras are highly robust and work – without high-power climate control and extra protective housing – in a temperature range from –30 to +50°C/–22 to +122°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 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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1.3 Technical Speciﬁcations

1.3.1 Lens Options

MOBOTIX oers the M25M with lenses in three dierent classes of focal length. Since MOBOTIX cameras are backlight-proof, none of these lenses requires a mechanical auto iris, thus making the camera extremely robust and maintenance-free. MOBOTIX lenses deliver good image quality even when using maximum digital zoom.

M25M with Standard Lenses and M14 Thread

A total of ﬁve dierent MOBOTIX lenses are oered:

• L25 Super Wide-Angle with 82° image angle (horizontally)

• L38 Wide-Angle with 55° image angle (horizontally)

• L51 Wide-Angle with 40° image angle (horizontally)

• L76 Tele with 27° image angle (horizontally)

• L160 Tele with 13° image angle (horizontally)

• L320 Tele with 7° image angle (horizontally)

The standard lenses can be exchanged at any time without having to dismantle the

camera. The camera is shipped either with a color day sensor or a light-sensitive black and white sensor for low lighting conditions (Day or Night variants).

M25M with Hemispheric Lens L12 (Fisheye)

The hemispheric M25M model (M25M-Sec-D12) is only shipped with one L12 Fisheye lens with a horizontal image angle of 180° and 5 megapixel color sensor. The lens distortion that is speciﬁc to each lens is corrected in the live image by the MOBOTIX camera software. Due to the special outdoor-optimized design of the camera, the full sensor image cannot be used with all available image display options (parts of the weatherproof housing may be visible in the image). This model only allows using L12 lenses; other lenses cannot

be used with this variant.

M25M with CSVario Lens

The M25M-Sec-CSVario is shipped with a CS mount, a compact L29–L64 1/2” Vario lens (58° bis 28° horiz. image angle) and an optional color or black and white sensor (Day/ Night). In addition, commercial CS and C mount lenses (C mount lenses with adapter

ring) with a diameter of up 36mm and a length of up to 43mm that are designed for megapixel image sensors (1/2.5“ and larger) can be used. Using other lenses will produce shadows at the image borders and will reduce image sharpness.

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Notes

The speciﬁed focal lengths of the MOBOTIX lenses do not reﬂect the actual focal length of the lenses, but the focal length (Lxx mm) converted to 35mm camera format. For example, the MOBOTIX L25 Super Wide-Angle lens has an actual focal length of 4mm. This would be the equivalent of 25mm on a 35mm camera. It is therefore referred to as an L25. Since the image sensors in digital cameras have dierent sizes, converting the focal lengths to 35mm camera as a known format allows the image formats and the ﬁelds of vision of the dierent lenses to be calculated and compared more easily. Another beneﬁt is that you can easily set a 35mm camera (analog or digital) to the same focal length as the MOBOTIX lens (Lxx) to obtain the same ﬁeld of vision. This approach greatly facilitates lens selection.

Lenses 5MP Sensors

L12 L25 L38 L51 L76 L160 L320

Original Image

35mm equivalent 12mm 25mm 38mm 51mm 76mm 160mm 320mm

Nominal focal length 1.8mm 4mm 6mm 8mm 12mm 25mm 50mm

Aperture 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.5 2.5

Horizontal image angle

180° 82° 55° 40° 27° 13° 7°

Vertical image angle 160° 61° 41° 30° 20° 10° 5°

At 1m distance

Image width inﬁnite 1.7 1.0 0.7 0.5 0.2 0.1

Image height 11 1.2 0.7 0.5 0.4 0.2 0.1

At 5m distance

Image width inﬁnite 8.7 5.2 3.6 2.4 1.1 0.6

Image height 55 5.9 3.7 2.7 1.8 0.9 0.4

At 10m distance

Image width inﬁnite 17.4 10.3 7.2 4.9 1.1 1.1

Image height 110 11.9 7.5 5.4 3.6 0.9 0.9

At 20m distance

Image width inﬁnite 34.7 20.6 14.5 9.7 1.1 2.3

Image height 220 23.7 14.9 10.8 7.2 0.9 1.7

At 50m distance

Image width N/A 86.8 51.5 36.2 24.3 11.4 5.7

Image height N/A 59.3 37.3 27.0 18.0 8.6 4.3

The focal lengths of MOBOTIX camera lenses refer to standard 35 mm cameras

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1.3.2 Camera Variants– Lenses, Hardware, Image Formats

Camera Model

M25M-IT M25M-SEC

Lenses, Sensors

Hemispheric 12mm – L12

Super Wide-Angle 25mm L25 L25

Wide-Angle 38mm L38 L38

Wide-Angle 51mm L51 L51

Tele 76mm L76 L76

Tele 160mm L160 L160

Tele 320mm – L320

CSVario 29– 64mm – CSVario

Image sensor with individual exposure zones Color/BW Color/BW

Sensor sensitivity in lux at 1/60sand1s

0.25/0.013 (Color)

0.05 / 0.0025 (BW)

0.25/0.013 (Color)

0.05 / 0.0025 (BW)

Hardware Features

IP protection class IP66 IP66

Temp. Internal DVR (MB) 32 64

Internal DVR (MicroSD, up to 64GB) 4GB included 4GB included

Microphone/speaker •/• •/•

Passive infrared sensor (PIR) – –

Integrated temperature sensor • •

Shock detector • •

Power consumption in Watts (typical) < 4.5 < 4.5

Variable PoE class 2 – 3 2 – 3

Image Formats, Frame Rates and Image Storage

Max. resolution (per sensor) HD (1280x720) QXGA (2048x1536)

Max. frame rate (MxPEG, max. resolution) 30fps 20fps

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

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

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

QXGA images with 4GB MicroSD DVR – 20,000

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1.3.3 Camera Variants– Software Features

Camera Model

M25M-IT M25M-SEC

General Features

Digital zoom (continuous) with panning • •

Motion JPEG/MxPEG/H264 codecs •/•/• •/•/• (SIP video only)

Programmable exposure ones • •

Snapshot rec. (pre-/post-alarm images) 10 50

Terabyte ring buer storage (internal/network) • •

Continuous 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- und MultiView • •

Bidirectional sound in browser • •

Logo generator, animated • •

Flexible event logic – •

Master/Slave arming – •

Several scheduled privacy zones – •

Customized voice messages • •

VoIP telephony (audio/video, alert) • •

Remote alarm notiﬁcation (network msg.) • •

Signal inputs/outputs, RS232 Via MX-232-IO-Box Via MX-232-IO-Box

Programming interface/HTTP API • •

Security features (HTTPS/SSL, IP-based access control, IEEE 802.1X network authen

tication)

• •

Video Analysis

Video Motion detector • •

MxAnalytics – –

MxActivitySensor – •

Video Management Software

MxEasy, MxCC • •

MOBOTIX App • •

Free-of-charge

download from www.mobotix.com

or App Store

Free-of-charge

download from www.mobotix.com

or App Store

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1.3.4 Technical Data

Technical Data M25M

Model variants MX-M25M-Basic,

MX-M25M-SEC, MX-M25M-SEC-Night

Lens options 12 to 320mm, 35mm format,

horizontal angle 180° to 7°

Sensitivity Color sensor: 0.25lux at 1/60s, 0.013lux at 1s

Black and white sensor: 0.05lux at 1/60s,

0.0025lux at 1/1s MxLEO – MOBOTIX Lowlight Exposure Optimization

Image sensor 1/2.5“ CMOS , 5megapixels, progressive scan

Max. image resolution Color/Black and white: 2048x1536 (QXGA)

Image formats

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: 10fps, QXGA: 4fps

Max. frame rate MxPEG (live and recording including sound)

VGA: 30fps, MEGA: 30fps, QXGA: 20fps

Image compression MxPEG, M-JPEG, JPEG, H.264 (SIP video only)

Internal DVR MicroSD slot inluding 4GB, max. 64GB

External video ring buer

Directly on NAS and computer/server without additional recording software

Software (included) MxEasy video management software,

MxControlCenter control center software, MOBOTIX App for iOS devices with iOS 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 8X zoom

Alarm/events Video Motion detection, MxActivitySensor, external signal,

temperature sensor, PIR, microphone, shock detector, notiﬁca

tion over e-mail, FTP, IP telephony (VoIP, SIP), visual/acoustic alarms, pre- and post-alarm images

Mikrophone and speaker Microphone and speaker integrated

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

recording

Interfaces

10/100 Ethernet, IPv4/IPv6, MiniUSB, MxBus; inputs/outputs and RS232 via accessories

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

code, event notiﬁcation

Functionality depends on camera variant (see

Section 1.3.3, «Camera Variants – Software Features»

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Technical Data M25M

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

802.1x, intrusion detection, digital image signature

Certiﬁcations EMC (EN55022, CISPR22, EN55024, EN61000-6-1/2,

FCCpart15B, CFR47, AS/NZS3548)

Power supply Year-round Power-over-Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af); variable PoE

class, approx. 4.5W

Operating conditions IP66, –30 to +50°C/–22 to +122°F

Dimensions/weight M25M

Wall mount: W x H x D: 140 x 189 x 222mm/5.5 x 7.4 x 8.7in; Weight: approx. 772g/1.7lb (including standard lens) Ceiling mount: W x H x D: 140 x 156 x 195mm/ 5.5 x 6.1 x 7.7in; Weight: approx. 715g/1.6lb (including standard lens)

Delivered parts Housing (high-resistance composite, PBT), white, conversion

set for ceiling mount, mounting parts, Allen wrench, 50cm patch cable, manual, software, 4GB MicroSD card (preinstalled)

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1.4 Delivered Parts and Dimensions

1.4.1 M25M Camera

Item Quantity Part Name

1.1 1 Camera in weatherproof housing including VarioFlex wall mount

1.2 1 Ceiling mount

1.3 1 Gasket for wall and ceiling mount

1.4 1 Lens, mounted (standard M14, CSVario, or L12)

1.5 2

Lens cover, 1 mounted, 1 replacement (cover for CSVario not shown)*

1.6 1 Lens wrench L12 (with M25M-Sec-D11 only)

1.7 2 Allen wrench 5mm, Allen wrench 2.5mm

1.8 1 Special patch cable, 0.5m, pre-installed

1.9 4 Caps for stainless steel wood screws

1.10 4 Stainless steel wood screws with hex head 6x50 mm

1.11 4 Stainless steel washers 6.4mm

1.12 4 Screw anchors S8

1.13 2 Cable retainer with bayonet catch (patch cable, Mini USB)

1.14 1 4GB MicroSD card

1.15 1 Lock plug Mini USB

1.2

1.3

1.9

1.10, 1.11, 1.12

1.4

1.8

1.13

1.7

1.5

1.4

1.6

1.1

1.15

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Camera Housing and Connectors

The MOBOTIX M25M consists of the camera in the weatherproof housing and the VarioFlex mount.

Connectors

• Network (Ethernet network including PoE supply)

• Mini USB (e.g. for ExtIO)

• MxBus (for MOBOTIX expansion modules)

Network connection

Slot for MicroSD card (not externally accessible)

LEDs (1 x green, 1 x red)

Lens unit

Loudspeaker

Mini USB

Bayonet catch

Wall mount

R key

L key

MxBus

Make sure that the white ring remains in the lens cover as this ring

reduces light reections

and prevents the camera

LEDs from adding reec-

tions to the images

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Note

Note on fastening cables leading into the camera:

Cables passing in to the back of the camera (patch cable for the network connection and for Mini USB) are secured using a special cable retainer with bayonet catch.

When replacing this cable, ensure that the cable is properly seated in the port and that the retainer with the blue bayonet catch is locked (short clockwise turn until it clicks into place).

Removing the Cable Retainer

Rotate the bayonet catch anti-clockwise to the “open circle” symbol (see ﬁgure). The catch may be removed from the side. The cable can now be pulled out of the camera.

Open the cable retainer by rotating the bayonet catch to the marked position

Bayonet catch open

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Caution

Only use original MOBOTIX cable to connect the camera. Standard cables purchased from other suppliers do not meet the necessary speciﬁcations for proper protection (no longer weatherproof according to IP66).

MiniUSB cableEthernet patch cable

Replacing the Cable Retainer

Insert the cable into the receptacle on the camera. Position the bayonet catch from the side (opening points to the right). Rotate the bayonet catch clockwise to the “ﬁlled circle” symbol (see ﬁgure). The cable is now properly retained.

MOBOTIX patch cables are available as accessories in different lengths (1 m, 2 m, 5 m and 10 m)

Close the cable retainer by rotating the bayonet catch to the marked position

Bayonet catch closed

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1.4.2 Dimensions for Wall Installation

1.4.3 Dimensions for Ceiling Installation

106.5mm

140.5mm

112mm

106.5mm 39mm

189mm

115.5mm

222mm

90°

20°

72mm

106.5mm

27mm

137mm

140.5mm

156mm

59mm

115.5mm

72mm

90°

20°

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1.4.4 Dimensions of Wall Mount

1.4.5 Drilling Template Wall and Ceiling Mount

Note

Find the folded drilling template at the end of the manual.

Make sure that the drilling template is not scaled or adjusted to the paper size when printing the PDF ﬁle (enlarged or reduced).

With the ceiling mount, the size of the contact surface is identical to the wall/ ceiling and to the position of the drill holes

106.5mm

113mm

55mm

77mm

51.5mm

64.5mm

80mm

ø 6.4mm

106.5mm

80mm

99.5mm

61.5mm

30mm

Find the drilling templates (scale 1:1) at the end of the

manual as a fold-out

106.5mm

80mm

106 ,5mm

ø 6.4mm

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1.5 Available Accessories

1.5.1 Lens Cover with Glass Pane

Order no.: MX-M25M-OPT-LCSG

As an additional accessory, the M25M with stan

dard lens (M14 thread) can be supplied with a protective cover that has a glass pane instead of one made of plastic. This will improve the durability of the lens cover when used in extremely rough conditions (at sea, in sand storms, etc.). This lens cover also has a thread size that ﬁts external ﬁlters (40.5mm x 0.5mm) available from photo shops. For example, you could install a polarization ﬁlter to cancel out the reﬂections from windowpanes or windshields. Using this lens cover together with the L22 Super Wide Angle lens is not recommended, since this lens cover produces shadows at the image borders. The (longer) cover supplied with M25M models with the CSVario lens is equipped with the glass pane as standard.

1.5.2 Pole Mount

Order no.: MX-MH-SecureFlex-ESWS

If you are intending to mount the camera to a pole, you should consider using the MOBOTIX Pole Mount for M25M cameras. This mount is made of 3mm powder-coated stainless steel (white) and has been designed speciﬁcally for outdoor use. The supplied stainless steel straps allow the mount to be attached to poles with diameters between 60mm and 180mm (2.4in to 7.1in). By design, the pole mount does not allow the use of a ﬂush-mounted wall outlet.

1.5.3 MiniUSB Cable to MiniUSB (Straight/Angled)

Order no.: MX-CBL-MU-EN-STR-05/2/5 (straight/angled)

The MOBOTIX MX-232-IO-Box can be connected directly to the M25M with this cable, which is up to ﬁve meters long.

MX-M25M-OPT-LCSG

MX-M25M-OPT-LCGL

Only cables with angled plugs can be used for the M25M

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1.5.4 MiniUSB Cable to MiniUSB (Angled/Angled)

Order no.: MX-CBL-MU-EN-EN-PG-05/2/5 (angled/angled)

The MOBOTIX ExtIO can be connected directly to the M25M with this cable, which is up to ﬁve meters long.

1.5.5 MiniUSB Cable to USB-A Socket

Order no.: MX-CBL-MU-EN-AB-05/2/5

USB-based storage media (for example, USB hard drives) can be connected directly to the M25M with this cable, which is up to ﬁve meters long.

1.5.6 Ethernet Patch Cable for Bayonet Catch

Order no.: MX-OPT-CBL-LAN-1/2/5/10 (length: 1m/2m/5m/10m)

The MOBOTIX-developed special cable can be installed in a waterproof manner and has an integrated sealing gasket. Every M25M ships with a 0.5-m-long cable as standard, which can be exchanged for a patch cable up to 10m in length.

1.5.7 NPA-PoE-Set

Order no.: MX-NPA-PoE-EU and MX-NPA-PoE-INT (Version EU and Version INT) Order no.: MX-CBL-NPA-BAT-2 (battery cable for mobile voltage sources)

This is a multifunctional PoE injector according to the IEEE

802.3af standard– with three connectors (for network, camera/PoE device, PC), universal power supply unit with interchangeable adapter plugs and crossover function. The NPA-PoE-Set connects and remotely supplies a M25M with power via an Ethernet cable up to 100m in length. The blue adapter can also be connected to mobile voltage sources from 12 to 57V DC by means of an additionally available battery cable. The “EU” ver

sion of the NPA-PoE-Set is supplied as standard with a European adapter, while the “INT” version includes four adapters (EU, USA, UK, AUS).

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1.5.8 MX-Overvoltage-Protection-Box

Order no.: MX-Overvoltage-Protection-Box-RJ45 Order no.: MX-Overvoltage-Protection-Box-LSA

Weatherproof network connector (protection class IP65, –30 to +60°C/–22 to +140°F)

with surge protection of up

to 4kV for MOBOTIX IP cameras

, ideal for replacing the

MX-Patch-Box.

At the same time, the MX-Overvoltage-Protection-Box provides a weatherproof connection of a camera’s patch cable to a network patch cable (

-RJ45

variant) or a network

installation cable (

-LSA

variant).

1.5.9 MX-NPA-Box

Order no.: MX-OPT-NPA1-EXT

The MX-NPA-Box is a weatherproof PoE injector conforming to the IEEE 802.3af standard and is designed to connect external voltage sources (12 to 57 V DC) to a MOBOTIX camera.

The MX-NPA-Box is equipped with the Patch-Box’s weatherproof and extremely compact exterior housing (protection class IP65, –30 to +60°C/–22 to +140°F), which means it can also be installed in the space of the Outdoor Wall Mount. Interfaces of the MX-NPA-Box: Camera via patch cable, Ethernet via LSA+ and external power supply via terminal connector (12 to 57VDC possible).

1.5.10 MX-GPS-Box

Order no.: MX-OPT-GPS1-EXT

The MX-GPS-Box primarily serves as a high-precision time source for systems without an Internet connection. In addition, it can provide triggering based on GPS events (reaching or moving away from a speciﬁed position; exceeding or not reaching a speciﬁed speed). This interface box can be attached to all MOBOTIX cameras with an MxBus interface.

The MX-GPS-Box is equipped with the same compact housing as the other interface boxes (protection class IP65, –30 to +60°C/–22 to +140°F). This interface box should not be installed inside of other wall mounts, but on the exterior of the building with a large section of open sky above it. This ensures the best possible reception from GPS satellites and thereby the highest possible accuracy of the received GPS data. The maximum length of the MxBus wiring (0.8mm diameter wires) is 50m/55yd.

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1.5.11 MX-232-IO-Box

Order no.: MX-OPT-RS1-EXT

This box provides the signal inputs and outputs as well as the RS232 (serial) interface. It replaces the connections that were handled on the older camera models via a D-Sub 15-HD connector. The MX-232-IO-Box (protection class IP65, –30 to +60°C/–22 to +140°F) can be attached to all MOBOTIX cameras with an MxBus or USB interface. The maximum length of the MxBus wiring (0.8mm diameter wires) is 50m/55yd. If the MiniUSB connector is used, the maximum cable length is 5m/16ft.

1.5.12 ExtIO Expansion Module

Order no.: MX-ExtIO

The device, which is suitable both for on-wall and in-wall installations, contains a powerful speaker, microphone, infrared motion sensor, ambient temperature sensor, two input and two output contacts and two illuminated keys. It is ideal for door communication, elevators, access control systems, etc. The ExtIO is suitable for use as direct connection to the S15 via a MiniUSB cable (max. 5m), which can be ordered separately, or as a network connection via the PoE switch.

1.5.13 Mx2wire+ Media Converter

Order no.: MX-2wirePlus-Set-PW

The Mx2wire+ system allows an Ethernet network with PoE to be set up via two-wire cables, which saves users from having to lay several hundred meters of Ethernet cable. For example, an existing two-wire cable of an analog video camera can be reused to connect a high-resolution and modern IP network camera. Mx2wire+ is delivered in the standard wall outlet frame in dierent designs; however, it can also be used with the available on-wall socket that is included.

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1.5.14 Installing Interface Boxes Under a Varioﬂex Wall Mount

If you are using the Varioﬂex

wall mount

, you can easily ﬁt an interface box under the wall mount. You will ﬁnd the corresponding drilling template at the end of this manual.

Note that the construction of the

ceiling mount

does

not permit installing interface boxes underneath.

1.5.15 Other Accessories

Since the range of accessories for the MOBOTIX system keeps growing, you should visit the MOBOTIX website www.mobotix.com in the Products> Accessories section to see the entire list of available accessories.

Signal input/output

RS232

GPS time and posi-

tion information

Ext. power supply

(e.g., solar)

Surge protection & network connector

THE MOBOTIX INFORMATION CHANNELS

MOBOTIX

Support on the MOBOTIX Website

www.mobotix.com/other/Support

The MOBOTIX Video Tutorials

www.mobotix.com/other/Support/Tutorials

Seminars on MOBOTIX Campus

www.mobotix.com/other/Partners/Seminars

The MOBOTIX YouTube Channel

www.youtube.com/MOBOTIXAG

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1.6 MOBOTIX Sof tware

1.6.1 Integrated Camera Software (Firmware)

MOBOTIX cameras and connected MxBus modules operate with built-in ﬁrmware whose functions are accessed by the MOBOTIX MxControlCenter, MxEasy remote stations and MOBOTIX App.

The M25M models therefore also feature a variety of functions that are integrated in the ﬁrmware: from motion detection and long-term storage right through to alarm notiﬁcation via video IP telephony. The virtual PTZ functions allow you to continuously zoom into or out of a MOBOTIX camera image using either the mouse wheel or a joystick.

When recording image or video sequences, you can choose to store either the section of the live image that is visible or the full sensor image (full image storage). This also allows you to examine parts of an image or video that had not been visible in the live image section on display at the time of the recording.

Unlike in the camera systems from other manufacturers, there is no need to buy an install additional software on your computer thanks to the MOBOTIX ﬁrmware that can be accessed directly in a web browser via the camera IP address. Instead of using a web browser, you can also download the free MxControlCenter or MxEasy video management software from the MOBOTIX website (www.mobotix.com > Support) to quickly display multiple cameras on one monitor or on an entire video wall, switch alarms with sound or conveniently search for an event. The MOBOTIX App for iOS devices (iPhone, iPad, iPad mini, iPod touch, iOS version 5.0 and higher) is also available free of charge from the App Store for your mobile applications.

Download free of charge from www.mobotix.com

No license fees Free updates

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1.6.2 MxControlCenter

The MxControlCenter video management software can be used to combine any number of cameras at any locations into a well-structured and powerful video security system with centralized or local access-protected operation and analysis.

The state-of-the-art software, speciﬁcally tailored to support high-resolution MOBOTIX network cameras, provides a user-friendly user interface and camera image display, convenient video search functions, eective alarm handling, automatic camera integra

tion, video storage on ﬁle servers as well as useful conﬁguration and update wizards.

MxControlCenter – Professional Video Management

•

Proven worldwide in the most demanding video applications thousands of times over

• Unlimited number of users and cameras

• No license fees

• Individual user interface, adaptable to each individual user

• Simplest installation and complete use on any standard PC

• Convenient layout editor for integrating real building plans

• Integration of conventional network and analog cameras as well

• For Microsoft Windows

Several hundred cameras can be managed on

a standard computer

Download free of charge from www.mobotix.com

No license fees Free updates

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1.6.3 MxEasy

MxEasy makes it simple to operate the most important functions of the camera thanks to its intuitive user interface and represents a new approach to viewing and controlling MOBOTIX cameras. The clear design allows you to manage up to 16 cameras, and the application can show up to four cameras at the same time.

All settings selected in MxEasy (for example, virtual camera position, zoom, brightness, volume, microphone sensitivity, image storage, signal outputs) can be used immediately and are stored instantly in the conﬁguration of the corresponding camera. The calendar functions integrated in the Alarm Planner provide an innovative tool for the scheduled settings of one or more cameras. This tool not only controls video and sound recording based on certain time and date information, but also allows features like video motion detection, image brightness and the microphone to be activated/deactivated based on a date and time schedule.

MxEasy – Simple Operation of the Most Important Camera Functions

• Cameras can be installed without any knowledge of networks

• Supports up to 16 MOBOTIX cameras

• Time- or event-controlled recording

• Time-controlled motion detection, image brightness and microphone

• For Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X

Suitable for up to 16 MOBOTIX cameras

Download free of charge from www.mobotix.com

No license fees Free updates

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1.6.4 MOBOTIX App

Premium solution: There for you whenever and wherever you need it, the MOBOTIX App

serves as the perfect remote mobile station that uses intelligent detailed solutions to increase security and convenience for users on a daily basis. The controls are optimized for use with touchscreen devices and feature three main views (Live, Player, Events), self-explanatory symbols, large software buttons, multifunctional sliders developed by MOBOTIX as well as simple gestures like swipe and tap, making it easy for newcomers and older users to work with professional security equipment. In addition, using mobile devices to operate the various functions such as door opening, activating the voice mailbox, switching the door bell o at night and switching a light on/o, creates added value in the form of greater convenience and security in every day life.

MOBOTIX App – Mobile Remote Station for MOBOTIX Cameras and Door Stations

• Bandwidth-optimized remote access via WLAN (WiFi) or the Internet

• Live images and recordings in the best MOBOTIX HiRes quality

• Two-way communication, door opening and video mailbox access

• Doorbell and alarm notiﬁcations, protection of privacy

• Convenient search functions, playback of external MxPEG videos

• Grouping of cameras and ﬁltering of events

• Free from the App Store for the iPad, iPad mini, iPhone and iPod touch

Free download from the App Store

No license fees Free updates

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2 INSTALLATION

Although the MOBOTIX M25M has been primarily designed for installation on walls and ceilings, it can also be installed on a mounting pole using the appropriate MOBOTIX accessories. The dierent installation options are described in

Section 2.2, «Mounting

the Camera with Wall Mount»

and the following sections, while the drilling templates are

included at the end of the manual.

2.1 Preparing the Installation

Before mounting the MOBOTIX M25M, the following questions should be answered:

1. Where will the camera be mounted?

2. Which other mounting options are available?

3. How is the camera connected to the network and how is the power supplied?

4. How are the connections furnished from the building?

5. What cabling considerations are necessary?

The following sections contain answers to each of these questions. If you have more detailed questions,please ask your MOBOTIX partner directly or contact the MOBOTIX sup

port. To ﬁnd the contact data, please open www.mobotix.com and the Support section.

2.1.1 Mounting Options: Wall, Ceiling, Pole

Like all MOBOTIX cameras, the M25M is extremely ﬂexible in terms of how and where it can be installed. An M25M can be used for both indoor and outdoor applications. In ﬁxed or mobile applications – constantly changing locations or in/on vehicles of any kind. The M25M cameras are weatherproof according to IP66 and can work reliably in temperatures ranging from –30 to +50°C/–22 to +122°F without extra housing, heating or fan. A practical sun protective cover is integrated into the extremely resistant housing, which is made of UV-resistant special-purpose plastic.

Thanks to the camera’s unique VarioFlex mounting system (supplied as standard), the camera can be mounted quickly and easily on any wall, ceiling or even a round pole of up to 18cm diameter (when combined with the stainless steel pole mount). The VarioFlex mounting system allows a wide positioning range in both the horizontal and vertical direc

tions (rotating and tilting) to enable precise adjustment to suit the area to be monitored.

The wall mount also ﬁts directly over ﬂush-mounted RJ45 sockets (without the frame) and MOBOTIX interface boxes to fully conceal the cable, thus improving the security of

the installation.

Signal input/output

RS232

GPS time and posi-

tion information

Ext. power supply

(e.g., solar)

Surge protection & network connector

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The VarioFlex mount consists of a central joint, which is directly screwed into place with the weatherproof M25M housing, and a wall and ceiling mount, which is fastened to the central joint with just one screw. In addition to being easy to install, the VarioFlex mount enjoys the advantage of a completely concealed cabling and high impermeability to water and dust (IP66). Wall and ceiling mounts are designed so that they can be mounted over conventional ﬂush-mounted sockets (without the frame) or cavity sockets and conceal them completely. In addition, the wall mount easily covers a MOBOTIX interface box.

Before attempting to mount the camera to a wall or ceiling, make sure that you have found the best camera position. It is important that the camera’s ﬁeld of view is not obstructed in any way. Once the camera has been mounted to a wall or ceiling, you can ﬁne-tune its position. If the monitored area changes from time to time or the camera has to be installed in a dierent location, the camera lens can be exchanged in just a few easy steps and used, without having to upgrade to new video software.

Turning/tilting mounted to wall

• horizontally: 180°

• vertically: -90° to +20°

Turning/tilting mounted to ceiling

• horizontally: 360°

• vertically: -90° to +20°

-90°

+20°

360°

Mounting to a CeilingMounting to a Wall

Wall mount

Central joint

Weather

protection

Ceiling mount

Space for RJ45 wall outlet/concealed cabling

VarioFlex wall mount with concealed cabling,

covering ush-mounted

sockets and MOBOTIX Interface boxes

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Mounting to a Wall

The M25M can be mounted to the wall of a building or structures, even mobile surfaces, for both indoor and outdoor use. The camera is mounted using the pre-installed VarioFlex mount (supplied as standard), which is easily secured using the four enclosed screws and screw anchors (depending on the surface, it can also be mounted without screw anchors directly over the ﬂush-mounted socket). The Ethernet connection cable of the camera has already been guided through the mount and simply needs to be connected with the network cable (e.g., by using an MX-Overvoltage-Protection-Box). By adjusting the VarioFlex mount as required, the captured image area can be precisely adjusted to the desired practical application. The camera can be turned or tilted 180° horizontally

and 110° vertically (from –90° to +20°).

Mounting to a Ceiling

By exchanging the wall mount for the separately supplied ceiling mount, the M25M is ready to be mounted to ceilings in just a few easy steps thanks to the VarioFlex system. This mounting option is of particular beneﬁt when monitoring rectangular rooms with a single camera. In such cases, the Super Wide Angle lens L25 allows the room to be monitored almost entirely by an M25M mounted to the ceiling in one of the corners. Using the software-driven PTZ, you can easily zoom in on image details in either the live image or the recording. The camera can be turned or tilted 360° horizontally and 110°

vertically (from –90° to +20°).

Wall-mounted

• horizontally: 180°

• vertically: -90° to +20°

–90°

+20°

Mounting to a Wall

360°

Mounting to a Ceiling

Ceiling-mounted

• horizontally: 360°

• vertically: -90° to +20°

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Mounting the Camera with Pole Mount

Especially when using the camera in mobile outdoor scenarios (e.g., for surveillance of construction sites), the camera is often installed on round poles. In such cases, MOBOTIX recommends using the virtually indestructible pole mount (MX-MH-SecureFlex-ESWS) that is available as accessory for the M25M. This pole mount is made from white, powdercoated stainless steel and is used in combination with the pre-installed VarioFlex wall mount of the camera.

You can attach the mount to poles with diameters between 60mm and 180mm/2.4in to 7.1in. Best results are obtained when using high metal poles, since they allow running the network cabling inside, well-protected from tampering. For more detailed information on the installation process, see

Section 2.2, «Mounting the Camera with Wall Mount»

and

the following sections, while the drilling templates are included at the end of the manual.

2.1.2 Mounting with Hemispheric Lens L12

The camera must be correctly positioned at the wall or ceiling in order to be able to use the high-resolution hemispheric image display option of the M25M with hemispherical L12 lens. The entire hemisphere of the room in front of the camera is then eectively monitored.

High-Resolution Panorama Images

The M25M with L12 lens is primarily suited to providing an excellent overview in the form of a high-resolution panorama image, and less suitable for more exact details. For active operation, the camera should be mounted at an (out of direct reach) height ranging from

2.50m to 3.50m. Facial recognition up to 1.50m (5ft) distance to the object is very good and up to 3m (9.8ft) is still sucient. Objects can be recognized even at distances of 5m and more from the camera. During installation, ensure that the camera is focused on

the most important areas of the room as directly as possible, in order to optimize image quality and to provide the desired level of detail recognition. This applies above all to wall and ceiling installations that must be carried out at greater heights for technical or other reasons (over doors, windows, etc.). Only by tilting the camera appropriately can the lens capabilities be fully utilized.

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Allround View

Thanks to its hemispheric lens, a single M25M can monitor an entire room right including the four corners (360° Allround View). The camera’s ideal position is on the ceiling in the center of the room. Rooms with a square ﬂoor area of up to approx. 40m² (48yd²) in general allow recognizing details even at the borders of the full image. If you would only like to know if persons enter a room or for monitoring speciﬁc objects, rooms with more than 100m² (120yd²) ﬂoor area can be monitored using a single camera.

1.50m/5ft

3m/10ft

2.5 to 3.5m/8 to 11.5ft

5m/16.4ft

Identiﬁcation Recognition Perception

Camera focus (best image quality)

MOBOTIX recommendation

MOBOTIX original image of 180° panorama (L12 lens)

2.5 to 3.5m/8 to 11.5ft

Mounting at the center of the wall

Image quality (precision) diminishes as the distance of

an object to the camera focal point increases:

1 very good, 2 good, 3 satisfactory

Captures an entire room

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Furthermore, the “camera view from top to bottom” can also be achieved by mounting the camera to a wall or a pole at a tilt of 90°.

Note

Part of the captured image area (especially in full image display mode) is concealed behind the protective cover of the M25M housing. For this reason, M25M cameras with L12 lens should be adjusted so that the concealed areas are not those that are supposed to be monitored. By panning/tilting/zooming the image, the concealed area can be completely removed from the image.

Weather protection visible in Full

Image display mode

By panning/tilting/zooming the image, the concealed area can be completely removed from the image

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2.1.3 Network Connection and Power Supply, UPS

Power Over Ethernet (PoE Conforming to IEEE 802.3af)

All M25M models are supplied with power using the PoE standard. The Network Power Adapter (MX-NPA-PoE-Set) may be used for smaller installations. For larger installations, it is worth investing in a PoE capable supply device available on the market.

The maximum length of the network cable for power supply over an Ethernet cable is

100m. The Mx2wire+ media converter set (available as an accessory) can be used to

extend the range of an Ethernet connection up to 500m in length (maximum transmission speed for a 500-m cable: 45Mbps and 12W for the PoE device).

Note

The MOBOTIX M25M can be powered by switches or routers which support the PoE (Power-over-Ethernet) standard and conform to IEEE 802.3af.

Advantages of PoE power supply:

• Allows setting up centralized backup power supply via the network.

• Reduces energy consumption.

• No extra network connection for camera required.

PC or POWER

CAMERA

PoE Adapter

MX-NPA-PoE

LAN or POWER

When directly connecting to the computer, the PoE adapter replaces

a cross-over cable

Never mount the camera to metal surfaces (condensation may damage the camera): MOBOTIX recommends

using an On-Wall Mount

or the Wall Mount

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Using Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)

You should install an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) in order to maintain a continuous power supply even when utility power fails. These devices also provide full protection against electrical surges and voltage ﬂuctuations, enhancing the reliability of the system as a whole.

When using a more powerful 19” rack-mounted UPS, you can also protect all other network components (for example, switches, routers, PoE switches, etc.).

Since MOBOTIX cameras do not require any heating, even during winter, the average power consumption of less than 5watts is very low. This, in turn, means that you can centralize the UPS-protected power supply by injecting power into the Ethernet cables (max. 100m). This kind of protected power supply can be used either with MOBOTIX PoE products (MX-NPA-PoE + Universal Power Supply) or with PoE-compliant switches according to IEEE 802.3af.

2.1.4 Preparing the Camera Connections, MX-Overvoltage-Protection-Box

Once the camera position, the position of the cable outlets and the method of power supply have been decided upon, the cabling can be installed. Before installing the MOBOTIX M25M, you should make sure that the network connections have been properly tested so that the proper functioning of the camera is guaranteed.

If the camera is to be installed outdoors, you should also install the MOBOTIX MX-Overvoltage-Protection-Box (optional accessory). This interface box not only provides

overvoltage protection of up to 4kV for MOBOTIX IP cameras

, it also provides simple

and weatherproof connection of the cameras to a network patch cable (

-RJ45

variant) or

a network installation cable (

-LSA

variant).

For additional information on the MX-Overvoltage-Protection-Box, open the

Products>

Accessories> Interface Boxes

section on www.mobotix.com.

UPS units not only protect the camera against power failures, they also protect all other connected network devices against damage from voltage peaks and lows

PoE switch

PC/server

RAID

UPS

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2.1.5 Wiring, Fire Prevention, Lightning and Surge Protection

When installing the wiring inside or outside of buildings, make sure you always adhere to the relevant regulations on wiring, ﬁre prevention and protection against lightning.

MOBOTIX cameras are protected against the eects of small electrical surges by a range of measures. These measures, however, cannot prevent the camera from being damaged when stronger electrical surges occur. Particular care should be taken when installing the camera outside to ensure proper protection against lightning, as this also protects the building and the entire network infrastructure.

MOBOTIX recommends having MOBOTIX cameras installed only by certiﬁed specialists accustomed to installing network devices and having proper respect for the applicable regulations regarding lightning protection and ﬁre prevention as well as the current tech

nology for preventing damages from electrical surges.

Guidelines for Wiring

•

Data cable: Make sure you only use double-shielded CAT5 or higher cable (S/STP) for Ethernet connections.

•

Outdoors: Installing the camera outdoors requires special

precautions and measures regarding the cables as well as lightning and surge protection (see below).

• Wire lengths: The cable segments must not exceed the maximum allowed cable lengths in order to ensure proper data transfer (see

Section 2.7

• Avoiding induction: When running data cables parallel to existing regular power lines or high-voltage wires, make sure you observe the minimum distances to the power cables.

Fire Prevention

When installing the power lines to the camera, make sure you always adhere to the country-speciﬁc regulations (e.g. VDE in Germany, IEEE in the USA) in eect on wiring and ﬁre prevention at the site of the installation.

Lightning and Surge Protection

In order to avoid damage to MOBOTIX cameras from overvoltages, you should always install the MX-Overvoltage-Protection-Box. This competitively priced and weatherproof network connector provides reliable protection against overvoltages of up to 4kV; the box is easily installed in the Outdoor Wall Mount, for example (see

Section 1.5.8, «MX-Overvoltage-

Protection-Box»

More information is available at an institution such as the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC, www.iec.ch) or at a manufacturer of protection devices against light

ning and electrical surges, such as Dehn (www.dehn.de).

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2.2 Mounting the Camera with Wall Mount

The M25M is a versatile camera designed for use in indoor and outdoor applications. The camera must always be installed with the VarioFlex mount, which has been prepared at the factory for wall mounting and allows the cabling to be concealed. The best camera position for the selected lens must be found before mounting the camera to the wall (see

Section 2.1.1, «Mounting Options: Wall, Ceiling, Pole»

and

Section 2.1.2, «Mounting with

Hemispheric Lens L12»

). Once the camera has been mounted to the wall, you can ﬁne-tune

its position. Please read the notes on protecting the camera against condensation

(see

Section 3.6.1

2.2.1 VarioFlex Wall Mount

Using the VarioFlex Wall Mount, the camera can be precisely panned, both horizontally and vertically, to suit the area that is to be monitored.

When mounted to a wall, the camera can be turned or tilted as follows:

• horizontally: 180°

• vertically: 110°

See

Section 3.6.1,

«Protecting the Camera

Against Condensation»

Turning/tilting mounted to wall:

• horizontally: 180°

• vertically: 110°

-90°

+20°

180°

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In order to ensure a ﬂush ﬁnish with the surface, connect the camera patch cable to the network cable using a standard adapter that is protected in the wall mount or install an MX-Overvoltage-Protection-Box, which is easily installed in the cavity of the VarioFlex wall mount. For additional information on the MX-Overvoltage-Protection-Box, open the Products> Accessories > Interface Boxes section on www.mobotix.com. Note that you can also install a ﬂush-mounted socket with RJ45 connectors. In this case, make sure that the outlet lines up with the upper rim of the mount later on.

When installing on-wall cabling, breaking out one of the four possible openings in the base of the wall mount will ensure that the cables can be fed neatly into the camera. The connection to the camera patch cable can be established using a suitable adapter within the wall mount

Caution: If using the wall mount outdoors, only use the opening at the bottom to prevent water from entering the mount!

MX-Overvoltage-Protection-Box

in Wall Mount

Sealing ring Flush-mounted

socket

Wall adapter

Camera patch cable

Pliers to break out cable guides

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Procedure

1. Install and prepare the network connection: The pre-installed camera patch cable must be con

nected with the on-site network cable. The connection can either be established using an installed ﬂush-mounted socket with RJ45 connector or – in the case of a protruding network or patch cable – using the MX-Overvoltage-Protection-Box. In both cases, the connection is well protected and is neither accessible nor visible from the outside.

2. Drill the holes: Use the supplied drilling tem

plate for the camera (found at the end of the manual). Drill the holes for the supplied screw anchors. Screw anchors do not have to be ﬁtted if the surface is made of wood. To secure the mount, the supplied stainless steel hex head screws will later be screwed directly into the surface. In order to facilitate screwing in wood, the positions should ﬁrst be predrilled using a 2mm drill bit, for example (drilling depth just slightly less than screw length).

3. Attach wall seal: Place the white rubber seal with the groove on the edge of the wall mount.

4. Connect the cable: Connect the on-site network cable to the camera patch cable using an adapter or insert the patch cable into the RJ45 outlet. When using an MX-Overvoltage-Protection-Box, follow the installation instructions supplied with the product. You can download the PDF ﬁle from the MOBOTIX website www.mobotix.com in the Support > Manuals section. Make sure that the cables are not bent or squashed.

Interface box

M25M Wall Mount

No screw anchors are required in wooden surfaces

Additional seal possible

(e.g., heat shrink tube)

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5. Attach the camera: Place the wall mount over the drill holes and hold it against the wall. Then use the four screws each with a washer and tighten them using the appropriate wrench. Do not overtighten the screws as this may damage the plastic mount. Check that the screws are securely in place and place the white caps on the screw heads. Then position the camera as described in

Section 3.2

6. Clean the lens cover: Once you have removed the white protective foil ﬁxed to the front of the lens cover, clean the cover that has already been screwed on with a clean soft cotton cloth for opti

mal image results. The cover does not have to be removed.

Establish a connection to the camera, check the image: Establish a connection to the camera as described in

Section 3.1, «Manual

and Automatic Operation– Overview»

and the following sections. The live image

from the camera should be visible on the computer monitor. Check the image sec

tion on the computer monitor.

Note

Make sure that you always use the

VarioFlex Mount

with

ceiling adapter

when

installing to ceilings

(see

Section 2.3, «Mounting the Camera with Ceiling Mount»

Screw caps for fastening screws

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2.3 Mounting the Camera with Ceiling Mount

The M25M is an allround camera designed for use in indoor and outdoor applications. The camera is always installed together with the VarioFlex mount, which has been prepared at the factory for wall mounting and can be converted to a ceiling mount with just few single touches. The best camera position for the selected lens must be found before mounting the camera to a ceiling, or to an overhang or balcony (see

Section 2.1.1, «Mounting Options:

Wall, Ceiling, Pole»

and

Section 2.1.2, «Mounting with Hemispheric Lens L12»

). Once the

camera has been mounted to the wall, you can ﬁne-tune its position. Please also read

the notes on protecting the camera against condensation (see

Section 3.6.1

2.3.1 VarioFlex Ceiling Mount

Using the VarioFlex Ceiling Mount, the camera can be precisely panned, both horizontally and vertically, to suit the area that is to be monitored.

When mounted to a ceiling, the camera can be turned or tilted as follows:

• horizontally: 360°

• vertically: 110°

See

Section 3.6.1,

«Protecting the Camera

Against Condensation»

Turning/tilting mounted to ceiling:

• horizontally: 360°

• vertically: 110°

360°

–90°

+20°

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In addition, a cavity or ﬂush-mounted socket can be installed for the network cable protruding from the ceiling, which allows sucient space to connect the network cable with the camera patch cable using a standard adapter.

When installing on-wall cabling, breaking out one of the four provided openings in the base of the ceiling mount will ensure that the cables can be fed neatly into the camera. The camera patch cable must be connected to the network cable using a suitably sealed adapter.

Cable connector

Flush-mounted socket

Wall sealing

Standard adapter for connecting cables

Additional sealing

of wall mount with silicone recommended (at the wall sealing), if surface is not even

Pliers to break out cable guides

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Procedure

1. Convert to ceiling mount: Simply remove the lock screw on the central joint and exchange the wall mount for the supplied ceiling mount. Before fastening the ceil

ing mount to the central joint (using the screw of the wall mount), the patch cable is guided through one of the four openings.

Install and prepare the network connection: Guide the pre-installed camera patch cable through one of the four openings in the ceiling mount. This will be connected later with the network cable using a suitable adapter, for example, in a pre-installed cavity socket.

3. Drill the holes: Use the supplied drilling template for the camera (found at the end of the manual). Drill the holes for the supplied screw anchors. Screw anchors do not have to be ﬁtted if the surface is made of wood. To secure the mount, the supplied stainless steel hex head screws will later be screwed directly into the surface. In order to facilitate screwing in wood, the positions should ﬁrst be predrilled using a 2mm drill bit, for example (drilling depth just slightly less than screw length).

4. Attach ceiling seal: Place the white rubber seal with the groove on the edge of the ceiling mount.

No screw anchors are required in wooden surfaces

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5. Connect the cable: Connect camera patch cable via connector. Make sure that the cable is not bent or squashed.

6. Attach the camera: Place the ceiling mount over the drill holes, use the four screws each with a washer and tighten them using the appropriate wrench. Do not overtighten the screws as this may damage the plastic mount. Check that the screws are securely in place and place the white caps on the screw heads. Then position the camera as described in

Section 3.2

7. Clean the lens cover: Once you have removed the white protective foil ﬁxed to the front of the lens cover, clean the cover that has already been screwed on with a clean soft cotton cloth for opti

mal image results. The cover does not have to be removed.

Establish a connection to the camera, check the image: Establish a connection to the camera as described in

Section 3.1, «Manual and Automatic Operation– Overview»

and the following sections. The live image from the camera should be visible on the computer monitor. Check the image section on the computer monitor.

Note

Make sure that you always use the

VarioFlex mount

with

wall adapter

when

installing

to walls

(see

Section 2.2, «Mounting the Camera with Wall Mount»

Screw caps for fastening screws

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2.4 Mounting the Camera with Pole Mount (Accessory)

If you are intending to mount the camera on a pole, you should consider using the MOBOTIX M25M Pole Mount. This mount is made of 3mm powder-coated stainless steel (white) and has been designed speciﬁcally for outdoor use. The supplied stainless steel straps allow attaching the mount to poles with diameters between 60 and 180mm (2.4 to 7.1in). By design, the Pole Mount does not allow using a ﬂush-mounted wall outlet. In order to ensure a weatherproof connection of the network devices, it is recommended to use an MX-Overvoltage-Protection-Box, which is easily installed in the cavity of the VarioFlex wall mount. For additional information on the MX-Overvoltage-Protection-Box, open the

Products> Accessories> Interface Boxes

on www.mobotix.com.

The camera is always installed together with the VarioFlex mount, which has been prepared at the factory for wall mounting and which is easily attached to the Pole Mount. The best camera position for the selected lens must be found before installing the camera (see

Section 2.1,

«Preparing the Installation»

). Once the camera has been

mounted to the pole, you can ﬁne-tune its position.

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2.4.1 Pole Mount (MX-MH-SecureFlex-ESWS)

Using the pre-installed VarioFlex Wall Mount, which is secured to the pole mount simply using four screws and nuts, the camera can be precisely panned, both horizontally and vertically, to suit the area that is to be monitored.

When mounted to a pole, the camera can be turned or tilted as follows, just like wall installation:

• horizontally: 180°

• vertically: 110°

Pole Mount Dimensions

-90°

+20°

180°

Schwenkbarkeit bei Mastmontage:

• horizontally: 180°

• vertically: 110°

Height: 174mm/6.85in

Width: 140mm/5.51in Depth: 45mm/1.77in

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Scope of Delivery and Required Parts

Please ﬁrst check that all the components supplied with the Corner and Pole Mount Set are present in the original packaging.

Item Count Part Name

5.1 1

Pole Mount

5.2 4

Stainless steel screws with hex head M6x20mm

5.3 4

Stainless steel screws with hex head M6x35mm (not used)

5.4 8

Stainless steel washers

5.5 4

Stainless steel lock nuts M6

5.6 2

Stainless steel straps

In addition, you will need the screw caps for fastening screws supplied with the M25M (see

Section 1.4, «Delivered Parts and Dimensions»

, item M.10).

5.2

5.4

5.1

5.5

5.3

5.6

Screw caps M.10

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Procedure

Prepare the cable: Guide the on-site network cable from behind through the middle opening of the pole mount. Ideally, the cable should be guided directly from the pole into the cavity socket of the VarioFlex Wall Mount, where it is connected with the camera patch cable via an adapter (e.g., the MX-Overvoltage-Protection-Box) to conceal the cabling.

Prepare the straps: Guide the two stainless steel straps through the pole mount. The pole must have a diameter between 60mm and 180 mm.

3. Attach pole mount: Place the straps around the pole and tighten them using the screwdriver. If required, clip the ends of the stainless steel straps.

4. Apply rubber seal: Place the white rubber seal with the groove on the edge of the wall mount.

5. Connect the cable: Connect the on-site network cable to the camera patch cable using an adapter or insert the patch cable into the RJ45 outlet. When using a MX-Overvoltage-Protection-Box, follow the installa

tion instructions supplied with the product. You can download the PDF ﬁle from the MOBOTIX website www.mobotix.com in the Support> Manuals section. Make sure that the cables are not bent or squashed.

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6. Attach the camera: Place the wall mount over the predrilled positions in the pole mount and tighten it using the supplied M6x25mm screws (item 2.2), washers (item 2.4) and M6 hex nuts (item 2.5). Place the white caps on the screw heads. Then position the camera as described in

Section 3.2

Establish a connection to the camera, check the image: Establish a connection to the camera as described in

Section 3.1, «Manual and Automatic Operation– Overview»

and the following sections. The live image from the camera should be visible on the computer monitor. Check the image section on the computer monitor.

Note

Make sure that you always use the

VarioFlex mount

with

wall adapter

when

install-

ing to poles

. Der VarioFlex Ceiling Mount is not to be used.

Screw caps for fastening screws

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2.5 Adjusting the Camera and Exchanging the Lens

2.5.1 Adjusting the Camera

1. Establish a connection to the camera as described in

Section 3.2, «First Images and

the Most Important Settings»

. The live image from the camera should be visible on

the computer monitor.

2. Loosen the screws on the VarioFlex mount using the supplied Allen wrench so that you can easily turn and tilt the camera.

3. Display the desired camera section on the computer monitor, then turn and tilt the camera until you have found the best position and sharpness. Retighten the screws of the VarioFlex mount to prevent the position of the camera from changing.

If required, clean the lens cap’s surfaces using a clean, lint-free cotton cloth.

2.5.2 Correcting the Image Horizon (for L12 Lens Only)

The M25M-Sec with hemispheric L12 lens allows the correction of an uneven image horizon via OnScreen Control that was possibly caused by the installation position. The image horizon can be adjusted by up to 30 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise and can be optically straightened by clicking on the corresponding icons (see image).

For more detailed information on the OnScreen Control, see Section 3.5

Horizontal correction

Rotate image up to -30°

Rotate image up to +30°

-30°

+30°

–30°... +30°

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2.5.3 Exchanging the Lens

The M25M can be shipped from the factory with sechs MOBOTIX standard lenses (L25, L38, L51, L76, L160, L320) with the CSVario lens or the hemispheric L12 lens. This procedure applies equally for all lenses. However, the removal/installation of the lock ring is not required for the M25M-Sec-CSVario or for lenses with CS or C mounts.

Only lenses with CS or C mounts may be used with the CSVario version of the M25M (Secure model only). MOBOTIX lenses with M14 thread cannot be used. Similarly, the standard versions of the M25M can only take the standard MOBOTIX lenses with M14 thread. The hemispheric L12 lens, C Mount and CS Mount lenses cannot be used. Upgrading to other model versions is not possible.

Proceed as follows to change a lens:

Unmount the lens cover by turning it counter-clockwise.

2. Loosen the lens’ lock ring (if ﬁtted) by turning it counterclockwise.

3. Remove the lens with the lock ring by turning it counterclockwise.

4. Unscrew the lock ring (if present) from the lens you just removed and screw it onto the new lens.

Screw the new lens with the lock ring (if present) back into the camera and restore the power supply of the camera.

6. Adjust the image sharpness according to the camera’s live image on the computer monitor. Make sure that you do not screw in the lens too far or by using excessive force, since doing so may damage the lens mount.

Tighten the lock ring by turning it in clockwise direction in order to secure the lens.

8. Screw the lens cover onto the lens again and clean it, if required, using a clean, lint-free cotton cloth.

The focusing aid provides a visual aid when setting the image sharpness of a MOBOTIX camera lens (see

Section 4.3.3 , «Image

and Audio Settings, Quick Controls»

in the

Software Manual

Lock ring

The white ring in the lens cover prevents the camera LEDs from

adding light reec-

tions to images

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2.6 Replacing the MicroSD Card

The camera must be taken down to remove, insert or replace a MicroSD card. To avoid data loss, be sure to deactivate MicroSD card recording in the camera software and reboot the MOBOTIX camera before removing the card.

Caution

A MicroSD card may only be removed from the camera after you have deactivated Recording to SD Card and rebooted the camera. Failing to do so may lead to loss of data! Make sure that the card is not write-protected!

2.6.1 Removing the MicroSD Card

1. Deactivate recording: Recording to MicroSD card must be deactivated (Admin Menu > Storage on External File Server/ Flash Device). If MicroSD card recording is still active, deactivate recording and reboot the camera.

Section 3.4, «MicroSD Card Recording»

, contains more

information on this topic.

2. Remove camera from the weatherproof housing: Remove the two lock screws from the weatherproof housing and then remove the camera from the hous

ing. In doing so, do not pull too hard on the lens cover. If required, use the long side of the 5mm Allen wrench to carefully push the camera out of the housing from behind through the screw holes.

3. Remove the connection cables: The connected cables (patch cable, MiniUSB) must be removed from the camera ﬁrst by rotating and opening the bayonet catch (MxBus see

Section 2.7.6

4. Remove the back of the camera and take out the MicroSD card: Remove the four screws from the back plate using the supplied 2.5 mm Allen wrench and care

fully lift o the back plate. Gently push on the MicroSD card in the card slot of the camera. The card is released from the slot and can be removed from the camera.

To use the camera without a MicroSD card, continue by mounting the back plate (see step2 in

Section 2.6.2

Bayonet catch open

Push-push operation: only

remove the MicroSD

card after rst gently

pushing it in

Click!

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2.6.2 Inserting the MicroSD Card

1. Insert the MicroSD card: Push the MicroSD card into the card slot as shown, until an audible and perceptible click indicates it is in place.

2. Mount the back plate: Replace the back plate of the camera housing, ensuring that the back plate screw holes are correctly positioned above the thread inserts.

3. Screw the back plate tight and replace the connection cables: Place the four Allen screws back into the back plate and tighten the screws using the supplied 2.5mm Allen wrench. The previously removed cables must now be reconnected (see

Section 2.7.5

and

Section 2.7.6

4. Attach the camera: Re-attach the camera to the weath

erproof housing using the two lock screws. Make sure that none of the cables are bent or squashed.

Activate recording: If you have inserted a MicroSD card that has already been MxFFS formatted, you can activate recording under Admin Menu > Storage on External File Server / Flash Device. Once the camera has been rebooted, it automatically activates recording.

6. If you have inserted a new MicroSD card, it must ﬁrst be formatted as described in

Section 3.4, «MicroSD Card Recording»

Push-push operation:

insert the MicroSD card and push it in gently

Click!

Bayonet catch closed

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2.7 Network and Power Connection

2.7.1 Notes on Cable Lengths and Power Supply

•

Power is supplied to the camera via the camera Ethernet connection (patch or installation cable). We recommend using a MOBOTIX PoE adapter or another similar high-quality PoE product to loop-in the power supply:

– One camera: with the PoE adapter (MX-NPA-PoE or MX-NPA-Box)

– Multiple cameras: with PoE products conforming to IEEE 802.3af (PoE switch)

• The maximum length of the network cable for power supply over an Ethernet cable is 100m.

• Make sure that you only use switches or routers that support the 10/100 Mbps network interface of the camera.

•

We highly recommend using uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) to provide backup power.

• If you are using IEEE 802.3af or IEEE 802.3at (PoE+) Power-over-Ethernet network components to supply power to MOBOTIX cameras, make sure, if possible, that these components do not have a fan. Since the power consumption of MOBOTIX cameras is very low compared to other products, the reliability of the entire system is increased, thus extending the life of these components.

Caution

Appliances with a maximum total power consumption of four watts may be connected to the MxBus connector

and

USB connector

if power is supplied to the

camera using PoE class 3

. If

PoE Class2

is used,

the power consumption of all

the connected appliances should not exceed one watt!

For information on changing the PoE class, see

Section 2.7.8, «Variable PoE»

2.7.2 Network Cabling For M25M With Patch Cables

Using a patch cable and an MX-Overvoltage-Protection-Box or MX-NPA-Box oers the following advantages:

• Quick installation/deinstallation

• No shortening of cable even when installing/deinstalling several times

• Hose-proof/dust-proof connection in accordance with IP66

• Additional protection against overvoltages of up to 4 kV when using the MX-Overvoltage-Protection-Box.

Connection of additional devices with more than 1 W (via MxBus/USB): Max. ambient tempera-

ture +50°C/+122°F!

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Connecting the Patch Cable to an MX-Overvoltage-Protection-Box, an MX-NPA-Box or a Standard Network Outlet

To establish the network connection of the camera using an MX-Overvoltage-Protection-Box or an MX-NPA-Box, remove the blue bayonet catch and the blue sealing plug from the right-hand side of the box. Insert the MOBOTIX patch cable into the box and fasten the cable using the blue bayonet catch.

For additional‚ information on how to install an

MX-Overvoltage-Protection-Box

or an

MX-NPA-Box

, open the Products> Accessories > Interface Boxes section on www.mobotix.com.

When using a standard network outlet (only for indoor installations), insert the MOBOTIX patch cable of the M25M directly into the network outlet.

If additional cables are required inside the housing, they must be connected as described in

Section 2.7.6, «Connecting a USB Cable»

and

Section 2.7.7, «Connecting a Two-Wire

MxBus Cable»

2.7.3 Power Supply Using a Switch

1. Connect the factory pre-installed cable of the camera to the camera connector of the PoE adapter.

2. Connect the LAN/Power connector of the PoE adapter to the Ethernet connector of the switch/router or the Ethernet port.

3. Plug the RJ45 connector of the power supply unit into the PC/Power connector of the PoE adapter.

Patch cable

IP addresses in the

gure are shown

only as an example

For the M25M you should

use the blue MX-NPAPoE-Set or the MX-NPA-

Box – previous MOBOTIX

network power accessories, such as the

NPA-Set, Power-Box and Power-Rack (MX-NPASet, MX-NPR-4 and MX-NPR8/20) are

not suitable for use with the M25M

Switch/router

PoE adapter

(MX-NPA-PoE)

Power supply

LAN/www

(10.8.0.11/255.0.0.0)

Camera

(10.8.0.99)

LAN/Power

PC/Power

Camera

RJ45

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2.7.4 Power Supply When Connected Directly to a Computer

1. Connect the factory pre-installed cable of the camera to the camera connector of the PoE adapter.

2. Connect the PC/Power connector of the PoE adapter to the Ethernet port of the computer.

3. Plug the RJ45 connector of the power supply unit into the LAN/Power connector of the PoE adapter.

2.7.5 Power Supply with Power-Over-Ethernet Products

Connect the factory pre-installed cable of the camera to a PoE port of the PoE switch/ router. The switch/router must support the PoE standards IEEE 802.3af or IEEE 802.3at.

IP addresses in the

gure are shown

only as an example

PoE adapter

(MX-NPA-PoE)

Power supply

(10.8.0.11/255.0.0.0)

LAN/Power

PC/Power

Camera

RJ45

Camera

(10.8.0.99)

The PoE adapter replaces the crossover cable when directly connecting to a computer

For the M25M you should

use the blue MX-NPAPoE-Set or the MX-NPA-

Box – previous MOBOTIX

network power accessories, such as the

NPA-Set, Power-Box and Power-Rack (MX-NPASet, MX-NPR-4 and MX-NPR8/20) are

not suitable for use with the M25M!

Camera

(10.8.0.99)

(10.8.0.11/255.0.0.0)

PoE/PoE+ switch/

router

LAN/www

IP addresses in the

gure are shown

only as an example

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2.7.6 Connecting a USB Cable

Using the USB plug (red circle in ﬁgure), you can attach existing expansion modules, such as the MOBOTIX ExtIO (USB), the MX-232-IO-Box or external USB hard drives to the camera in a weatherproof and well-protected manner.

Procedure

1. In case the camera had already been installed, remove the camera so you can access the connectors on the back.

Remove bayonet catch and USB plug

: Turn the bayonet catch to the left (red arrow in ﬁgure), take it o and remove the blue USB plug.

Insert USB plug

: Push the MOBOTIX cable with the angled MiniUSB plug into the connector (red circle in ﬁgure).

Attach bayonet catch

: Again attach bayonet catch and turn it clockwise until it gently snaps shut (see ﬁgure).

Only use USB cables with angled plugs for connecting USB cables to the M25M!

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2.7.7 Connecting a Two-Wire MxBus Cable

You can use such a cable to connect additional MOBOTIX modules (e.g., the MX-GPS-Box or the MX-232-IO-Box) to the M25M.

Note that you can attach two MxBus cables (each having two wires) to the MxBus connector (red circle in ﬁgure). Take care not to switch the polarity of the wires. It is recommended to use the same wire color for +/– for the entire MxBus system (e.g., red= +, blue= –).

Procedure

1. In case the camera had already been installed, remove the camera so you can access the connectors on the back.

Prepare MxBus cable

: Remove the blue single wire plug. Strip 5mm (1/5in) of insulation from the wire ends of the MxBus cable, then push each wire into one of the four holes in the single wire plug (this prevents humidity from entering the camera).

Connect MxBus cable:

Push back the blue single wire plug so that you can easily attach the MxBus cable. Attach the MxBus wires by ﬁrmly pushing the wires into the corresponding connectors.

If you need to remove one of the wires, unlock the connector by pressing on the orange-colored area using a small screwdriver, then pull out the wire.

Close the MxBus connector

: Carefully press the single wire plug into the connector socket and twist the MxBus wire pairs.

The length of the entire MxBus wiring must not exceed 50 m/55 yd.

Single-wire plug

MxBus connector

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2.7.8 Variable PoE

The power consumption of the camera depends on the functions in use as well as any peripheral devices connected (see table). PoE classes 1, 2 or 3 may be selected in the browser-based user interface in order to optimally adjust the camera to your system design (PoE switch in use, emergency power concept, etc.).

PoE Power Level Classes (IEEE802.3af Standard)

Class Max. power consumption Camera operating mode and peripheral devices

1 0.44W–3.84W

LowPower mode; no peripheral devices (available soon)

2 3.84W–6.49W

Normal mode; max. 1W for MxBus peripheral devices

3 6.49W–12.95W

FullPower mode; max. 2.5W for MxBus peripheral devices (for example, MX-GPS-Box and MX-232IO-Box to MxBus), max. 4W for peripheral devices to MxBus and USB interface

Caution

If the total power consumption of the camera and peripheral devices exceeds the power provided by the PoE switch for the speciﬁed class, the switch can disconnect the camera from the power supply.

In this case, the camera will only be accessible again once the peripheral devices have been disconnected from the camera and the camera has been restarted.

The default setting is usually ﬁne, and nothing needs to be changed. However, the PoE power class must be changed in the browser if a higher or a lower power class is required for your application:

1. Select Admin Menu > Network Setup > Ethernet Interface (for experts).

2. Click on Change under Power Supply.

3. A Power Wizard will appear to guide you through the PoE con

ﬁguration steps.

Next, restart the camera: Disconnect the camera from the power supply. Then reconnect it, for example, by disconnecting and then reconnecting the Ethernet cable at the PoE switch.

Variable PoE: Multiple cameras can be operated simultaneously from the same switch

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2.7.9 Camera Startup Sequence

As soon as the camera’s power supply has been established, the two LEDs will show the progress of the startup sequence (see

Section5.4.3, «LED Signals and LED Conﬁguration»

in the MOBOTIX

Camera Software Manual Part2

•

Booting: Immediately after connecting the power supply, the red LED lights up, blinks for two seconds, then stays on permanently red. The camera runs a self-test at this point, and starts the entire system after that. In case of an error, the camera will start using the backup system.

• Waiting for key pressed: Both LEDs light up for four seconds. If you press the R or L key of the camera during this time, the camera will execute the corresponding function (see

Section 3.2.5, «Starting the Camera with the Factory IP Address»

and

Section 3.2.6, «Starting the Camera with an Automatic IP Address (DHCP)»

). To press

a key, use a paper clip for example, but never use sharp or pointed objects!

• Ready: Once the camera software is running, the green LED is on permanently and the red LED blinks. You can now reach the camera via the network (using a browser, MxControlCenter, MxEasy, MOBOTIX App, etc.).

Note

During the startup sequence of the camera, the LEDs will always light up, even if they have been deactivated in Admin Menu> LED Setup.

1 2

LED default settings

1 Power (on),

Error (ashes)

2 Recording (ashes)

1. Booting

2. Key?

3. Ready

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3 OPERATING THE CAMERA

3.1 Manual and Automatic Operation– Overview

MOBOTIX cameras do not require any extra software. Thus, you can set up and operate the MOBOTIX camera using a JavaScript-enabled browser on all common operating systems (such as Windows, Linux, Macintosh, etc.). As an alternative, you can also use the MOBOTIX applications MxControlCenter and MxEasy. Follow these steps to set up the camera:

1. Connect the camera to the network. Power is supplied directly via the Ethernet cable (see

Chapter 2, «Installation»

)

2. Set up the camera’s network parameters:

–

Manually via a web browser (see

Section 3.2.1, «Manually Setting Up The Network

Parameters In A Browser»

and below)

–

Automatically with MxControlCenter/MxEasy (see

Section 3.2.3

and

Section 3.2.4

)

or via DHCP (see

Section 3.2.7, «Starting The Camera With An Automatic IP Address

(DHCP)»

)

3. Conﬁgure the camera using the web-based user interface, MxControlCenter or MxEasy.

Every MOBOTIX camera comes preconﬁgured with a static IP address in the 10.x.x.x range (for example, 10.8.0.99). However, local computer networks usually have IP addresses in the 172 or 192 ranges. In order to access a MOBOTIX camera via the network, the camera needs to obtain an IP address in the same address range. You can set up the network parameters of the MOBOTIX camera using one of the following methods: Manually, using MxCC and MxEasy or by DHCP.

Download the freeof-charge MxEasy and

MxControlCenter software at www.mobotix.com

Camera software in the browser

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3.1.1 Manually Using a Computer in the 10.x.x.x IP Address Range

You can set up the camera’s network parameters using a browser and the embedded camera software. To do this, connect the camera to a computer or a network that is using a

10.x.x.x IP address range (see

Section 3.2.1, «Manually Setting Up The Network Parameters In

A Browser»

). Once this has been completed, you can enter the camera’s default IP address in the browser’s address bar of the computer (see

Section 3.2.2, «First Images And The Most Important Settings In The Browser»

). Next, click on the Admin Menu button to open the camera’s Quick Installation in the browser’s user interface. This is where you can conﬁgure the desired network parameters of the camera. Once you have com

pleted the Quick Installation, you can connect the camera with its new network parameters to the desired network.

Advantages

– The camera does not need to be physically accessible, that is, it may already

be mounted.

– No additional software is required.

– The network parameters can be set ﬂexibly through manual entry.

Disadvantages

– The computer or the network needs to operate in the 10.x.x.x IP address range

or need to be able to access such a network.

– The setup does not work automatically.

– You need to know the relevant network parameters.

The default IP address of your camera is printed on a sticker on the front

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3.1.2 Automatically Using MxControlCenter or MxEasy

You can set up the camera’s network parameters using the free-of-charge video management software MxControlCenter or MxEasy (see

Section 3.2.3

and

Section 3.2.4

). You can also use one of these applications to automatically conﬁgure the network parameters of MOBOTIX cameras that are not operating on the same IP address range as the computer.

Advantages

– You can connect the camera directly to the target network.

– The camera does not need to be physically accessible, that is, it may already

be mounted.

– The camera can be conﬁgured to automatically receive an IP address (optional).

– The network parameters can be manually set (optional).

– You do not need to access the camera software.

Requirement

– Either MxControlCenter or MxEasy must be installed on the computer.

MxControlCenter software (free download from www.mobotix.com)

MxEasy (free download from www.mobotix.com)

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3.1.3 Automatically Using DHCP

The camera can automatically obtain its network parameters using DHCP (Dynamic Host Conﬁguration Protocol). This requires the network to have a functioning DHCP server (for example, a DSL router with activated DHCP server) and the camera must be booted using DHCP (see

Section 3.2.7, «Starting The Camera With An Automatic IP Address (DHCP)»

). The IP address automatically assigned by the DHCP server will be announced via the camera speaker as soon as the camera has booted successfully.

Advantages

– You can connect the camera directly to the target network.

– Network parameters are automatically assigned.

– No additional software is required.

– You do not need to access the camera software.

Disadvantages

– The camera needs to be physically accessible as you need to press a key on the

camera housing to boot it using DHCP.

– Requires a running DHCP server on the network.

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3.2 First Images and the Most Important Settings

Once the MOBOTIX camera has been connected to the network, you need to set up the camera’s network interface accordingly. This step involves setting up and checking the network parameters of the camera. If your network is already using an IP address in the

10.x.x.x range with a 255.0.0.0 network mask, you do not need to change the camera’s network parameters. You can access the camera directly (see

Section 3.2.2

). If your network or computer does not use an IP address in the 10.x.x.x range (for example, in the 192 or 172 ranges), you should follow one of the following methods for changing the camera’s network parameters:

• Manual Setup (see

Section 3.2.1

)

• Automatic setup using MxControlCenter or MxEasy (see

Section 3.2.3

and

Section 3.2.4

)

Note

We will use a camera with the factory address 10.8.0.99 in the following examples. Replace this IP address with the IP address of your camera. You will ﬁnd the IP address of your camera on a small sticker on the camera. Make sure that the IP addresses used in the following examples are not already being used by other devices in the network.

3.2.1 Manually Setting Up the Network Parameters in a Browser

You need a computer that is using a 10.x.x.x IP address in order to manually set up the network parameters of the MOBOTIX camera. The computer’s network parameters usually have to be changed for this purpose.

1. Change the network parameters of your computer:

Windows (XP, Vista and 7):

1. Open

Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network

Connections

. Clicking on Properties opens the dialog

box shown.

2. Double-click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). On the General tab, activate the

Use the following IP address

option. Enter an IP address in the 10.x.x.x range in this ﬁeld (for example, 10.8.0.1 1 ).

Once all dialog boxes have been closed, the computer will have the IP address 10.8 .0.11 .

Pressing the ”L” key (see

Section 3.2.5

) will prompt the camera to announce its current IP address on the camera speaker

Entry in ”Subnet mask”

eld: 255.0.0.0

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Linux/Unix:

1. Open a terminal as root user.

2. Enter the following command: ifcong eth0:1 10.8.0.11

3. The computer is now also using the IP address 10.8.0.11

Mac OSX:

1. Open

System Properties > Network.

2. Select Ethernet. In the Conﬁguration ﬁeld, select Manual and enter a 10.x.x.x IP address (for

example, 10.8.0.11 ).

3. Click on Apply on the bottom right-hand side of the dialog box to assign the computer the IP address

10.8.0.1 1.

2. Set Up the Target Network Parameters of the MOBOTIX Camera:

Open a web browser on the computer and enter the default IP address of the MOBOTIX camera in the address bar of the browser (for example, 10.8.0.99). Pressing Enter displays the user interface of the MOBOTIX camera (see also

Section 3.2.2, «First

Images and the Most Important Settings in the Browser»

2. Click on the Admin Menu softbutton in the user interface of the MOBOTIX camera. The Quick Installation starts automatically once the

admin

user has logged on.

Note: The Quick Installation can also be executed at a later stage by opening

Admin Menu > Network Setup > Quick Installation

(see also

Quick Installation

the

Camera Software Manual Part 2

3. Enter the target network parameters of the camera on the appropriate page of the Quick Installation assistant.

Note: The network parameters can also be modi

ﬁed retrospectively via

Admin Menu > Network

Conﬁguration> Quick Installation.

4. Once you have completed the Quick Installation and rebooted the camera, the new network parameters will be activated. The camera can now be connected to the target network and, if required, further conﬁgured.

Default user data

User name: admin password: meinsm

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3.2.2 First Images and the Most Important Settings in the Browser

Once the MOBOTIX camera has been connected to the power supply and to the network, you can access the user interface with the live camera image in the web browser. Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari or any other graphical browser with activated JavaScript is suitable. It does not matter which operating system is used.

After entering the camera’s IP address in the browser’s address bar, you will see the live view of the MOBOTIX camera with its user interface controls, such as softbuttons, buttons for the dierent camera screens, pull-down menus (Quick Controls), icons for accessing the online help and the camera status, and status information elements.

Note

Default access data for the administration menu

• User name: admin

• Password: meinsm

Softbuttons

Camera views

Quick controls

Camera status and help

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Camera Views: Live, Player, MultiView

The MOBOTIX camera automatically displays the live screen when it starts up (factory default setting). You can set a dierent start page in

Admin Menu> Language and Start Page

(for example, the Guest screen) to allow a restricted access to the live image.

The other available standard screens include Player (playback of recorded images and video sequences) and the MultiView screen (displays several cameras with live or recorded images).

MultiView allows you to view several cameras via a ”proxy” camera (especially useful if you want to access your cameras from outside of the network with reduced bandwidth) and the PDA mode provides a special screen for mobile devices.

Note

For more information on camera screens, see

Section «Camera Screens In The Browser»

in the

Camera Software Manual Part2

or the online help of the camera’s user interface.

Live view: http://<camera IP>/ control/userimage.html

Player screen: http://<camera IP>/ control/player

MultiView screen: http://<camera IP>/ control/multiview

PDA screen:

http://<camera IP>/pda

PDA event list:

http://<camera IP>/control/ player?eventlist&pda

Guest screen: http://<camera IP>/

cgi-bin/guestimage.html

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3.2.3 First Images and Network Parameter Conﬁguration in MxControlCenter

Installation

Download the setup ﬁle from the MOBOTIX website to install the latest version. The latest versions are available at www.mobotix.com in the

Support> Software Downloads>

MxControlCenter

section.

To install MxControlCenter, simply double-click on the setup ﬁle and follow the instructions.

The selected ﬁles are copied to the computer (older versions will be removed automati

cally) and the designated shortcuts are created during the installation process (Desktop, Start Menu, etc.).

Caution

MxControlCenter will automatically attempt to ﬁnd all MOBOTIX cameras in the physically-connected network (that is, even a MOBOTIX camera with a factory IP address of 10.x.x.x ). Make sure that the ﬁrewall settings on your computer are low enough so that MxControlCenter is not blocked. If any MOBOTIX cameras are found, MxControlCenter can automatically reconﬁgure them so that they are avail

able in the current subnet of the computer. If you do not have permission to modify these settings on your computer, contact your system administrator for assistance.

Download MxControlCenter for free from www.mobotix.com

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MOBOTIX– Searching and Displaying MOBOTIX Cameras

Launch MxControlCenter after successful installation by double-clicking on the shortcut that was created during installation or the executable ﬁle MxCC.exe in the installation directory on your computer.

The Add Video Sources dialog box appears and the application automatically searches for MOBOTIX cameras in the local network when you launch the program for the ﬁrst time. Select

Video Source > Add

from the menu to perform a camera search at a later time.

If your MOBOTIX camera is properly connected, it should appear together with the exist

ing video sources in the following list:

Note

Video sources

in this context not only refer to MOBOTIX cameras, but also to thirdparty IP cameras, ﬁle server paths, MxPEG clips and analog cameras connected via MxServer (for example, analog dome cameras). These video sources are not found automatically and need to be added manually.

Automated Search For

MOBOTIX Cameras

List of video sources LegendCamera preview

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Cameras Are Found But Are Located in a Dierent Subnet

The symbols in the ﬁrst column and the legend in the dialog box indicate whether you can access a particular camera directly from the MxControlCenter, which is the case for all cameras designated with

(OK) . Cameras designated with (dierent subnet) are located in a dierent subnet. This usually applies to new cameras or cameras that have been reset to their factory settings.

Note

MxControlCenter ﬁnds all MOBOTIX cameras, even when the computer and the cameras are not located in the same subnet.

Once you have marked all of the desired video sources in the list with OK, you can now select the ones that you wish to display and manage in MxControlCenter. The live image is automatically displayed in the preview window when a camera is selected to help you identify the cameras.

For cameras marked with Dierent subnet or if you want to add additional video sources, follow the instructions in the following sections. You can also display the selected cameras directly in a layout. For more information, see

«Creating a New Layout»

further down.

Reconﬁguring Cameras in a Dierent Subnet

If one or more MOBOTIX cameras are displayed with the status Dierent subnet (for example, cameras with a factory IP address), MxControlCenter automatically oers to conﬁgure the network settings of these cameras. In this case, the application displays the dialog box shown here after you have clicked on the Add selected video sources button. Click on Yes to conﬁgure the cameras to the subnet of the computer.

A DHCP server automatically assigns IP addresses for network devices in most networks so that you can automatically select the default setting Get IP address automatically (DHCP) in the Conﬁgure Selected Cameras dialog box.

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Activate the Use this IP address/this range option if the IP address of a particular camera must be assigned manually (for networks with static IP addresses). Obtain the assigned IP address, subnet mask and standard gateway from your network administrator and enter the data. All you have to do is enter the range of IP addresses that includes the addresses of all of these cameras to reconﬁgure multiple cameras at the same time.

Make sure that the Store conﬁguration in the camera checkbox is selected. This setting ensures that the cameras are displayed with the correct network settings even after they have been rebooted. Click on OK to close the dialog box.

Wait until MxControlCenter has changed the network settings and rebooted the cameras. The status of the reconﬁgured camera changes from

(Dierent subnet) to (OK).

Deﬁning Additional Video Sources

In addition to the MOBOTIX cameras that are found automatically, you can also manually add video sources to the list of video sources for MxControlCenter.

• Camera: Here, you can enter the known IP address or DNS name of a MOBOTIX camera or a third-party IP camera if it was not found by the automatic search feature.

• MxPEG clip: Adds an MxPEG video clip previously recorded by a MOBOTIX camera as a video source.

• Recording path: Adds the path of an external ﬁle server where a MOBOTIX camera has recorded audio/video data. The videos or images recorded at that location can now be played back using the Player or Video Search.

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Editing the Video Source List

Right-click on this list to open a shortcut menu from which you can select all video sources or cancel the selection. You can also use this method to remove from the list some or all of the video sources that you would not like to display or manage in MxControlCenter.

If you have cancelled the camera conﬁguration process or need a password that diers from the camera’s factory default password, you can also conﬁgure the camera from the shortcut menu at a later date and enter the user name and password required for reconﬁguration at that time.

It is also possible to open the Conﬁgure selected cameras dialog box using the shortcut menu in order to change the camera network parameters.

Creating a New Layout

Select the camera or other video sources that you would like to display in a layout (a view with a group of selected cameras) in the Add video sources dialog box and then click on Add selected video sources.

The Create new layout dialog box is displayed. If you select the Generate new grid for selected video sources option here, MxControlCenter automatically generates a grid layout that displays windows of the same size for all selected video sources. Give each layout a unique name (for example, underground garage).

If you select the second option, the video sources you selected are simply integrated in the MxCC system where you can use them to generate a layout at a later time.

Click on OK to conﬁrm.

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