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

More Camera For Less. Guaranteed!

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

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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)

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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

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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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