Mobotix MX-M25-D016, MX-M25-BOD1 User Manual

M25 Camera Manual

Security-Vision-Systems

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The M25 series from MOBOTIX oers extremely compact, cost-eective and exceptionally powerful 6MP 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.

M25 Allround B036 to B500

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Innovations - Made in Germany

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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Contents

CONTENTS

1 Product Overview 10

1.1 M25 Allround 10

1.1.1 General Product Characteristics 10

1.2 M25 with Special Lens Hemispheric B016 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 Lenses, Hardware, Image Formats 34

1.3.3 Software Features 35

1.3.4 Technical Data 36

1.4 Delivered Parts and Dimensions 38

1.4.1 M25 Camera 38

1.4.2 Dimensions for Wall Installation 42

1.4.3 Dimensions for Ceiling Installation 42

1.4.4 Dimensions of Wall Mount 43

1.4.5 Drilling Template 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 Security Screw Set with Allen Bit 48

1.5.15 Other Accessories 48

1.6 MOBOTIX Software 49

1.6.1 Integrated Camera Software (Firmware) 49

1.6.2 MxManagementCenter 50

1.6.3 MOBOTIX App 51

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2 Installation 52

2.1 Preparing the Installation 52

2.1.1 Mounting Options: Wall, Ceiling, Pole 52

2.1.2 Mounting with Hemispheric Lens B016 55

2.1.3 Network Connection and Power Supply, UPS 58

2.1.4 Preparing the Camera Connections, MX-Overvoltage-Protection-Box 59

2.1.5 Wiring, Fire Prevention, Lightning and Surge Protection 60

2.2 Mounting the Camera with Wall Mount 61

2.2.1 VarioFlex Wall Mount 61

2.3 Mounting the Camera with Ceiling Mount 65

2.3.1 VarioFlex Ceiling Mount 65

2.4 Mounting the Camera with Pole Mount (Accessory) 69

2.4.1 Pole Mount (MX-MH-SecureFlex-ESWS) 70

2.5 Adjusting the Camera and Exchanging the Lens 74

2.5.1 Adjusting the Camera 74

2.5.2 Correcting the Image Horizon (for B016 Lens Only) 74

2.5.3 Exchanging the Lens 75

2.6 Replacing the MicroSD Card 76

2.6.1 Removing the MicroSD Card 76

2.6.2 Inserting the MicroSD Card 77

2.7 Network and Power Connection 78

2.7.1 Notes on Cable Lengths and Power Supply 78

2.7.2 Network Cabling For M25 With Patch Cables 78

2.7.3 Power Supply Using a Switch 79

2.7.4 Power Supply When Connected Directly to a Computer 80

2.7.5 Power Supply with Power-Over-Ethernet Products 80

2.7.6 Connecting a USB Cable 81

2.7.7 Connecting a Two-Wire MxBus Cable 82

2.7.8 Variable PoE 83

2.7.9 Camera Startup Sequence 84

3 Operating the Camera 86

3.1 Manual and Automatic Operation– Overview 86

3.2 First Images and the Most Important Settings 88

3.2.1 Manually Setting Up the Network Parameters in a Browser 88

3.2.2 First Images and the Most Important Settings in the Browser 91

3.2.3 First Images and Network Parameter Conﬁguration in MxMC 93

3.2.4 Starting the Camera with Factory (Network) Settings 96

3.2.5 Starting the Camera with an Automatic IP Address (DHCP) 97

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3.3 Virtual PTZ and Full Image Recording 98

3.3.1 Preparing the Virtual PTZ Function 98

3.3.2 Full Image Recording 100

3.3.3 Special M25 Conﬁguration in the Browser 102

3.4 MicroSD Card Recording 109

3.4.1 Introduction 109

3.4.2 Formatting the MicroSD Card 111

3.4.3 Activating MicroSD Card Recording 112

3.4.4 Accessing Data on the MicroSD Card 113

3.4.5 Deactivating Card Recording 113

3.4.6 Using a MicroSD Card in a Dierent MOBOTIX Camera 113

3.4.7 Limitations on Warranty When Using Flash Storage Media 114

3.5 Conﬁguration in the Browser 115

3.5.1 Overview 115

3.5.2 General Browser Settings 117

3.6 Additional Notes 119

3.6.1 Protecting the Camera Against Condensation 119

3.6.2 Password for the Admin Menu 120

3.6.3 Permanently Deactivating the Microphone 121

3.6.4 Starting the Camera with the Factory IP Address 121

3.6.5 Resetting the Camera to Factory Settings 121

3.6.6 Activating Event Control and Motion Detection 121

3.6.7 Deactivating Text and Logo Options 121

3.6.8 Deactivating the Camera Reboot 122

3.6.9 Browser 122

3.6.10 Cleaning the Camera and Lens 122

3.6.11 Legal Notes 122

3.6.12 Safety Warnings 123

3.6.13 Online Help in the Browser 124

3.6.14 Declaration of Conformity 124

3.6.15 Disposal 124

3.6.16 Disclaimer 124

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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 M25, 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:

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

• Make sure to install this product as shown in 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.

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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 ules to the MxBus connector

attached modules must not exceed 3W

PoE class2

exceed 1W!

Never touch the lens: Due to the high performance of the M25, 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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M25 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 M25 is a cost-ecient and professional mono camera solution with interchangeable 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 SD card ﬂash storage is easily exchanged for larger

storage requirements, providing for secure long-term storage.

The introduction of the newest image sensor technology with increased light sensitivity in combination with the new HD Premium lenses (f/1.8) provides brilliant images with image sizes of up to 3072x2048 pixels, thus delivering color images of higher quality under lowlight conditions.

You can download the MxManagementCenter video management software for MOBOTIX cameras 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 M25 Allround!

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M25 Allround B016

M25 Allround CSVario

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M25 Camera Manual: Product Overview

1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW

1.1 M25 Allround

1.1.1 General Product Characteristics

Model Variants

B036 to B500 B016 CSVario

The M25 is available with dierent feature sets. By default, the M25 is equipped with either a color or a Black&White image sensor (Day/Night) and an B041 Super Wide-Angle lens (horizontal angle of view of 90°). If desired, the camera can be ﬁtted with one of seven other lenses with horizontal angles of view of 8°, 15°, 31°, 45°, 60°, 103° and 180° or it is available as a special version with CS Vario lens. Every M25 comes with a pre-

installed and formatted MicroSD card and a VarioFlex mount for fast and easy installation.

Due to its extreme distortion, the M25 with the B016 Fisheye lens is especially challenging where the adjustment of hardware and software is concerned. For this reason, the lenses

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of the B016 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.

6 Megapixel Image Sensors (6MP)

MOBOTIX cameras possess high-resolution image sensors with 6megapixel resolution and excellent light sensitivity, which translates into more details when zooming and more clearcut advantages for every user. By using the 6MP 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.

6MP Image Format: 3 Times More Detail Than Full HD

The 6MP sensor has a resolution of 3072x2048 pixels on both day and night sensors. This means that the full image information is available in the live image and in the recordings.

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Low Light Conditions– No Problem

The maximum resolution of the color and black&white image sensors is 6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 6MP 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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VarioFlex wall mount with concealed cabling

perfectly covers ush-

mounted sockets

M25 Camera Manual: Product Overview

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 B016 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 dis torted hemispheric image happens directly in the camera and not on the computer, thus drastically 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 M25 models feature a wide operating temperature range of –30 to +50 °C/–22 to +122 °F. Since MOBOTIX cameras neither fog up nor require heating, power can be supplied via the network cabling using standard PoE products according to PoE standard IEEE 802.3af. M25 models are absolutely dustproof and resistant against water jets (IP66). In combination with the supplied M25 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.

MOBOTIX ExtIO (Function Extension)

A Master of Adaptability

The M25 models are accompanied by an extensive range of easily replaceable and interchangeable lenses and a robust lens protector made of scratchproof special-purpose 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 the professional video management software MxManagementCenter free of charge and with an unlimited user and camera license. If required, an M25 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 M25 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 M25 cameras feature direct recording to

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integrated MicroSD cards or external USB drives and can therefore be used in standalone operation without creating additional network load.

One Camera For Four Gas Station Lanes –

Long-Term Recording Without Additional Devices

Universal Application from Vacation Homes to Airports

MOBOTIX M25 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 M25 with hemi

spheric B016 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 M25, MOBOTIX oers

seven lenses ranging from the 8° tele to the 180° Fisheye lens.

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MOBOTIX original image of 180° panorama (B016 lens)

MOBOTIX original image

of 90° Super Wide-Angle

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MOBOTIX original image of 180° panorama (B016 lens)

The software of an M25 equipped with an B036 or B041 lens allows correcting the distorted image

M25 Camera Manual: Product Overview

In combination with the hemispheric B016 lens (180° horizontal angle of view), the M25 becomes a Hemispheric camera.

The M25-CSVario is an M25 model that is shipped with a CS mount and a compact B045–100 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 M25 yourself on site whenever necessary (except the hemispheric B016 lens). The ordered lens is factory-aligned and quality-tested in the camera, which makes on-site camera focusing unnecessary in most cases. Each M25 is available for delivery with a lens of your choosing or no lens at all.

MOBOTIX original image (B237 tele)

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

Section 1.3, «Technical Speciﬁcations»

for example, almost an entire room can be recorded from one corner. An B237 Tele lens enables an M25 with a high-resolution 6 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.

). With a Super Wide Angle lens (e.g., B041 with 90°),

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Quick and easy navigation with a USB joystick

M25 Camera Manual: Product Overview

Virtual PTZ (vPTZ) – Without Motor

The M25 can also zoom in on details. This vPTZ function (virtual Pan, Tilt, Zoom)

is a standard feature in the integrated M25 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.

vPTZ

Depending on the platform used to operate the camera (Internet browser, MxManagementCenter), the vPTZ function may work in a dierent manner. When using MxManagementCenter 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.

vPTZ

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Live Image Stored Full Image Analysis in Full Image

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 M25. 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 M25 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) or MxManagementCenter can be used to examine the recorded sequences.

Live Image Stored Full Image Analysis in Full Image

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

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MicroSD card already integrated in the camera.

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Internal DVR

The M25 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 whatsoever. 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 or MxManagementCenter. 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.

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1.2 M25 with Special Lens Hemispheric B016

Equipped with the 180° B016 lens, an entire room can be ideally monitored using only one M25, which replaces the time-consuming and expensive installation of several standard cameras. The overview image provided by a single M25, 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.

B016 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 M25 with the B016 lens delivers a widescreen, corrected image of a high-resolution 180° allround view. High image quality is achieved through the use of a six-megapixel color sensor and the new hemispheric lens of the M25.

With approximately 0.6 megapixels (1280x480 pixels), an M25 panorama image only requires a fraction of the original data volume or bandwidth of a 6MP full image (3072x2048 pixels).

Corrected image after panorama correction

Economical bandwidth usage due to smaller,

camera-corrected

images (no loss of image information)

6MP full image (3072x2048 pixels)

Panorama image with 0.6 megapixels (1280x480 pixels)

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M25 with Special Lens Hemispheric B016

The factory default setting of an M25 with an B016 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 M25 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

from the image.

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

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Original full 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.

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

Section 3.5

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

provides

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MOBOTIX original image Panorama/Focus

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B016 Lens: Panorama Focus – One Camera, Three Views

Maximum room overview while simultaneously viewing detail in a single image: the M25 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).

Original full image

MOBOTIX original image Double Panorama

Original full image

B016 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.

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B016 Lens: Surround View (Quad View)

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The “Surround” display mode of the M25 replaces four cameras all at once and simultane ously 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.

Surround view: Quad

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 cam era operation, the M25 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).

vPTZ & Zoom

Original image M25: Each of the four views can be modi-

ed individually

Original full image

vPTZ & Zoom

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MOBOTIX original image – Corrected and zoomed full image

M25 Camera Manual: Product Overview

B016 Lens: Full Image and Normal View

In addition to Panorama, Double Panorama, Panorama Focus and Surround views, the M25 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.

Original Fisheye image: Full Image

Corrected image section: Normal

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M25 with Special Lens Hemispheric B016

B016 Lens: Factory Settings of the Standard Views for a Wall Installation

In order to fully exploit the potential of the M25 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 M25 with an B016 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.

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

2 3

3 4

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 M25 Allround is a universally deployable, highly innovative and easily concealable camera system. A powerful successor to the M24M, the M25 features a six-megapixel image sensor and is clearly superior to its predecessor in terms of image quality and frame rate.

Smooth HiRes Video Streams

The modiﬁed hardware of the M25 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 1280x960) 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 M25 oers the best MOBOTIX image quality that is currently available thanks to the light sensitivity provided by the six-megapixel color sensor that is many times over than that of the previously used color sensors and the new MxLEO exposure control.

More Details When Zooming

The maximum zoom factor of the M25 is 1.41 times higher than that of the M24M due to the use of six-megapixel technology. This means that the degree of detail provided by the camera has improved by 41 percent. As a result, a M25 can now be installed even further away than before from the objects and areas to be monitored.

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M25 with Special Lens Hemispheric B016

Black&White Image Sensor with 6Megapixels

You can now order the M25 with a six-megapixel night sensor that can deliver black and white images with up to 6MP resolution. This results in larger images than those delivered by a 1.3-megapixel sensor with a perceptibly higher degree of details.

MxActivitySensor

The M25 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 M25 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 M25 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 M25 is equipped with a shock detector as standard. 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 M25 cameras can also record lip-synchronous audio. The cameras therefore play an important role in analyzing and clarifying a situation. 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.

6 Megapixels

MOBOTIX Camera

CMOS

Image Analysis

CPU

MicroSD

Recording

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

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Recording Software

Integrated MicroSD

Storage on Computer

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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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Notes

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1.3 Technical Speciﬁcations

1.3.1 Lens Options

MOBOTIX oers the M25 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.

M25 with Standard Lenses and M14 Thread

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

• B036 Super Wide-Angle with 103° angle of view (horizontally)

• B041 Super Wide-Angle with 90° angle of view (horizontally)

• B061 Wide-Angle with 60° angle of view (horizontally)

• B079 Wide-Angle with 45° angle of view (horizontally)

• B119 Tele with 31° angle of view (horizontally)

• B237 Tele with 15° angle of view (horizontally)

• B500 Tele with 8° angle of view (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).

M25 with Hemispheric Lens B016 (Fisheye)

The hemispheric M25 model (M25-Sec-D12) is only shipped with one B016 Fisheye lens with a horizontal angle of view of 180° and 6 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 B016 lenses; other lenses cannot

be used with this variant.

M25 with CSVario Lens

The M25-CSVario is shipped with a CS mount, a compact B045–100 1/2” Vario lens (58° to 28° horiz. angle of view) 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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Technical Speciﬁcations

Lenses with 6MP Image Sensor

Original image (image format 4:3)

35mm equiv. 10mm 20mm 22mm 32mm 43mm 65mm 135mm 270mm

True focal length 1.6mm 3.6mm 4,1mm 6,1mm 7,9mm 11,9mm 23,7mm 50mm

Aperture 2.0 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 2.5

Horizontal angle of view

Vertical angle of view

Image width ∞ 2.5 2.0 1.2 0.8 0.6 0.3 0.1

Image height ∞ 1.6 1.3 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2 0.1

Image width ∞ 12.6 10.0 5.8 4.1 2.8 1.3 0.7

Image height ∞ 8.0 6.6 4.1 3.7 2.0 1.0 0.5

Image width ∞ 25.1 20.0 11.5 8.3 5.5 2.6 1.3

Image height ∞ 15.9 13.2 8.3 6.1 4.1 1.9 1.0

Image width ∞ 50.3 40.0 23.1 16.6 11.1 5.3 2.6

Image height ∞ 31.8 26.5 16.6 12.2 8.1 3.9 1.9

Image width ∞ 125.7 100.0 57.7 41.4 27.7 13.2 6.6

Image height ∞ 79.5 66.2 41.4 30.6 20.3 9.6 4.8

B016 B036 B041 B061 B079 B119 B237 B500

180° 103° 90° 60° 45° 31° 15° 8°

180° 77° 67° 45° 34° 23° 11° 6°

At 1m distance

At 5m distance

At 10m distance

At 20m distance

At 50m distance

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Notes

The name of the MOBOTIX lenses reﬂects the actual focal length of the lenses as well as the focal length converted to 35mm camera format. For example, the MOBOTIX B041 Super Wide-Angle lens has a nominal focal length of 4,1mm. Converted to 35mm camera, this would be a lens with 22mm focal length.

Converting the focal lengths to 35mm camera as a known format provides for better comparing the image formats and the angles of view of the dierent lenses. Another beneﬁt is that you can easily set a 35mm camera (analog or digital) to the same focal length of the MOBOTIX lens to obtain the same angle of view. This approach greatly facilitates lens selection.

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M25 Camera Manual: Product Overview

1.3.2 Lenses, Hardware, Image Formats

Camera Model

M25-SEC

Lenses, Sensors

B016 Hemispheric •

B036Super-Wide-Angle •

B041 Super-Wide-Angle •

B061 Wide-Angle •

B079 Wide-Angle •

B119 Tele •

B237 Tele •

B500 Tele •

CSVario L27–60 •

Image sensor with individual exposure zones Color/BW

Sensor sensitivity 6MP in lux at 1/60sand1s

Hardware Features

IP protection class IP66

Temp. Internal DVR (MB) 64

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

Microphone/speaker •/•

Passive infrared sensor (PIR) –

Integrated temperature sensor •

Shock detector •

Power consumption in Watts (typical) < 4,5

Variable PoE class 2 – 3

Image Formats, Frame Rates and Image Storage

Max. resolution (per sensor) 6MP (3072x2048)

Max. frame rate (MxPEG, max. resolution) 6MP: 8fps

CIF images with 4GB MicroSD DVR 250,000

VGA images with 4GB MicroSD DVR 125,000

MEGA images with 4GB MicroSD DVR 40,000

QXGA images with 4GB MicroSD DVR 20,000

0.1/0.005 (Color)

0.02/0.001 (BW)

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1.3.3 Software Features

Camera Model

M25-SEC

General Features

Digital zoom (continuous) with panning •

Motion JPEG/MxPEG/H.264 codecs •/•/–

Programmable exposure ones •

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

Programming interface/HTTP API •

Security features (HTTPS/SSL, IP-based access con trol, IEEE 802.1X network authentication)

Video Analysis

Video Motion detector •

MxAnalytics –

MxActivitySensor •

Video Management Software

MxManagementCenter •

MOBOTIX App •

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Free-of-charge

download from

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1.3.4 Technical Data

Technical Data M25

Model variants

Lens options 12 to 270mm, 35mm format,

Sensitivity Color sensor: 0.1lux at 1/60s, 0.005lux at 1s

Image sensor 1/1.8“ CMOS , 6megapixels, progressive scan

Max. image resolution Color/Black and white: 3072x2048 (6MP)

Image formats

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

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

Image compression MxPEG, M-JPEG, JPEG

Internal DVR MicroSD card pre-installed (SDXC)

External video ring buer

Software (included) MxManagementCenter

Image processing

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

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

Mikrophone and speaker Microphone and speaker integrated

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

Interfaces

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

MX-M25-D016, MX-M25-D036, MX-M25-D041, MX-M25-D079, MX-M25-D119, MX-M25-D237, MX-M25-D500

MX-M25-N016, MX-M25-N036, MX-M25-N041, MX-M25-N079, MX-M25-N119, MX-M25-N237, MX-M25-N500

horizontal angle 180° to 8°

Black and white sensor: 0.02lux at 1/60s,

0.001lux at 1/1s

3072x2048 (6MP), 2592x1944 (5MP), 2048x1536 (QXGA), 1920x1080 (full HD), 800x600, 768x576 (D1-PAL), 384x288, 320x240, 160x120,

HD: 15fps, MEGA: 12fps, QXGA: 6 B/s, 5MP: 4 B/s, 6MP: 4 B/s

HD: 30fps, MEGA: 30fps, QXGA: 15fps, 5MP: 10 B/s, 6MP: 8fps

Directly on NAS and computer/server without additional recording software

MOBOTIX App for iOS devices with iOS 5.0 and higher

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

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

recording

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

code, event notiﬁcation

1280x960 (MEGA), 1280x720 (HD), 1024x768,

704x576(TV-PAL), 640x480,

custom formats

Video Motion

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Technical Data M25

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

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

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

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

Dimensions/weight M25

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

802.1x, intrusion detection, digital image signature

FCCpart15B, CFR47, AS/NZS3548)

class, approx. 4.5W

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)

set for ceiling mount, mounting parts, Allen wrench, 50cm patch cable, manual, software, MicroSD card (pre-installed)

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1.4 Delivered Parts and Dimensions

1.4.1 M25 Camera

1.2

1.15

1.14

1.3

1.4

1.13

1.9

1.8

1.1

1.7

1.5

1.6

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 B016)

1.5 2

1.6 1 Lens wrench B016 (with M25-Sec-D12/N12 only)

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

1.8 1 Ethernet 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 MicroSD card pre-installed (SDXC)

1.15 1 Lock plug Mini USB

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

CSVario/B016

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Delivered Parts and Dimensions

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

Camera Housing and Connectors

The MOBOTIX M25 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)

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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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L key

MxBus

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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.

Bayonet catch open

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Delivered Parts and Dimensions

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.

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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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106.5mm

189mm

222mm

156mm

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1.4.2 Dimensions for Wall Installation

106.5mm 39mm

20°

72mm

140.5mm

1.4.3 Dimensions for Ceiling Installation

106.5mm

59mm

72mm

140.5mm

112mm

106.5mm

27mm

90°

115.5mm

137mm

20°

90°

115.5mm

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113mm

106.5mm

1.4.4 Dimensions of Wall Mount

106.5mm

80mm

99.5mm

30mm

61.5mm

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

80mm

ø 6.4mm

55mm

77mm

1.4.5 Drilling Template Wall and Ceiling Mount

106 ,5mm

80mm

Note

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

ø 6.4mm

51.5mm

64.5mm

80mm

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

manual as a fold-out

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

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1.5 Available Accessories

1.5.1 Lens Cover with Glass Pane

Order no.: MX-M25-OPT-LCSG

As an additional accessory, the M25 with standard 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 B036/B041 Super Wide Angle lenses is not recommended, since this lens cover produces shadows at the image borders. The (longer) cover supplied with M25 models with the CSVario lens is equipped with the glass pane as standard.

1.5.2 Pole Mount

Order no.: MX-MH-SecureFlex-ESWS

MX-M25-OPT-LCSG

MX-M25-OPT-LCGL

Only cables with angled plugs can be used for the M25

If you are intending to mount the camera to a pole, you should consider using the MOBOTIX Pole Mount for M25 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 M25 with this cable, which is up to ﬁve meters long.

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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 M25 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 M25 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 M25 ships with a 0.5-m-long cable as standard, which can be exchanged for a patch cable up to 10m in length.

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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 M25 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)

up to 4kV for MOBOTIX IP cameras

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 ( installation cable (

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).

-LSA

with surge protection of

, ideal for replacing

-RJ45

variant) or a network

variant).

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.

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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 Security Screw Set with Allen Bit

Order no.: MX-OPT-SEC-SCREWS-SET

Use this triple set of security screws for plugs (4pcs 6x50) and for machine threads (4pcs M6x15, 4pcs M6x30) to securely attach the VarioFlex foot of the wall mount. The Allen bit supplied with the set (1/4in drive with hole for security pin) ﬁts regular power screwdrivers.

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.

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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MOBOTIX Software

1.6 MOBOTIX Sof tware

1.6.1 Integrated Camera Sof tware (Firmware)

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

The M25 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 MxManagementCenter 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.

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No license fees Free updates

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1.6.2 MxManagementCenter

MxManagementCenter (MxMC) is a completely new development that focuses on a unique and intuitive user experience. Single and double click, drag&drop, support of several screens and direct view of events and alarm messages are just some of the many advantages of the new software.

Download free of charge from www.mobotix.com

No license fees Free updates

MxManagementCenter is perfectly designed in combination with MOBOTIX cameras rep resenting the decentralized concept at its best. MxMC allows controlled recording access via the camera or later directly to the NAS.

A unique feature is the adaptive bandwidth management supporting quality search even over mobile networks with very limited bandwidth. MxMC is 100% free of charge, requir ing no license or update costs and at the same time having no limits in terms of users, screens and cameras.

MxManagementCenter – simple operation of the most important camera functions:

• Integration of an unlimited number of cameras

• Camera groups with representation in Grid and Graphic views, Grid views with a focus window and many controls

• Optical and audible alarming of new events

• Instant Player that allows for quick viewing of the latest events during live video monitoring operation

•

Easy use of multiple monitors by double-clicking on the live image, grid or event image

• Door station functions (intercom, open door, turn light on/o, etc.)

• Subsequent distortion correction of hemispheric camera images - in live images and in recordings

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MOBOTIX Software

1.6.3 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

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No license fees Free updates

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M25 Camera Manual: Installation

2 INSTALLATION

Although the MOBOTIX M25 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

the Camera with Wall Mount»

included at the end of the manual.

and the following sections, while the drilling templates are

2.1 Preparing the Installation

Before mounting the MOBOTIX M25, 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 M25 is extremely ﬂexible in terms of how and where it can be installed. An M25 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 M25 cameras are weatherproof according to IP66 and can work reliably in tempera tures 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.

Section 2.2, «Mounting

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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Space for RJ45 wall outlet/concealed cabling

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Wall mount

Central joint

-90°

+20°

Weather

protection

Ceiling mount

360°

The VarioFlex mount consists of a central joint, which is directly screwed into place with the weatherproof M25 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.

Turning/tilting mounted to wall

• horizontally: 180°

• vertically: -90° to +20°

Turning/tilting mounted to ceiling

• horizontally: 360°

• vertically: -90° to +20°

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.

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VarioFlex wall mount with concealed cabling,

covering ush-mounted

sockets and MOBOTIX Interface boxes

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Mounting to a Wall

The M25 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 Wall

Wall-mounted

• horizontally: 180°

• vertically: -90° to +20°

Ceiling-mounted

• horizontally: 360°

• vertically: -90° to +20°

+20°

–90°

Mounting to a Ceiling

By exchanging the wall mount for the separately supplied ceiling mount, the M25 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 lenses B036 and B041 allow the room to be monitored almost entirely by an M25 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°).

Mounting to a Ceiling

360°

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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 M25. This pole mount is made from white, powder-coated 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 the following sections, while the drilling templates are included at the end of the manual.

2.1.2 Mounting with Hemispheric Lens B016

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 M25 with hemispherical B016 lens. The entire hemisphere of the room in front of the camera is then eectively monitored.

High-Resolution Panorama Images

The M25 with B016 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.

Section 2.2, «Mounting the Camera with Wall Mount»

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2.5 to 3.5m/8 to 11.5ft

Image quality (precision) diminishes as the distance of

MOBOTIX recommendation

MOBOTIX original image of 180° panorama (B016 lens)

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Camera focus (best image quality)

Identiﬁcation Recognition Perception

1.50m/5ft

3m/10ft

5m/16.4ft

2.5 to 3.5m/8 to 11.5ft

Allround View

Thanks to its hemispheric lens, a sin gle M25 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

Captures an entire room

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.

Mounting at the center of the wall

an object to the camera focal point increases:

1 very good, 2 good, 3 satisfactory

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Preparing the Installation

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°.

Weather protection visible in Full

Image display mode

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

Note

Part of the captured image area (especially in full image display mode) is concealed behind the protective cover of the M25 housing. For this reason, M25 cameras with B016 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.

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2.1.3 Network Connection and Power Supply, UPS

Power Over Ethernet (PoE Conforming to IEEE 802.3af)

All M25 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.

When directly connecting to the computer, the PoE adapter replaces

a cross-over cable

PoE Adapter

MX-NPA-PoE

LAN or POWER

CAMERA

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).

PC or POWER

Note

The MOBOTIX M25 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.

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Preparing the Installation

PoE switch

PC/server

RAID

UPS

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 M25, you should make sure that the network connections have been properly tested so that the proper functioning of the camera is guaranteed.

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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

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

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

-LSA

a network installation cable (

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

Accessories> Interface Boxes

variant).

section on www.mobotix.com.

, it also provides simple

-RJ45

variant) or

Products>

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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

• 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.

Section 2.7

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

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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Mounting the Camera with Wall Mount

2.2 Mounting the Camera with Wall Mount

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The M25 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» Hemispheric Lens B016»

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

Section 3.6.1

(see

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

and

Section 2.1.2, «Mounting with

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°

180°

+20°

-90°

See

Section 3.6.1,

«Protecting the Camera

Against Condensation»

Turning/tilting mounted to wall:

• horizontally: 180°

• vertically: 110°

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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.

MX-Overvoltage-Protection-Box

in Wall Mount

Pliers to break out cable guides

Sealing ring Flush-mounted

socket

Camera patch cable

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

Wall adapter

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

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Mounting the Camera with Wall Mount

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.

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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

M25 Wall Mount

No screw anchors are required in wooden surfaces

Additional seal possible

(e.g., heat shrink tube)

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Screw caps for fastening screws

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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

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

and Automatic Operation– Overview»

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

Section 3.2

Section 3.1, «Manual

and the following sections. The live image

Make sure that you always use the

installing to ceilings

(see

Section 2.3, «Mounting the Camera with Ceiling Mount»

Note

VarioFlex Mount

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with

ceiling adapter

when

Mounting the Camera with Ceiling Mount

2.3 Mounting the Camera with Ceiling Mount

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The M25 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

and

Wall, Ceiling, Pole»

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 2.1.2, «Mounting with Hemispheric Lens B016»

Section 2.1.1, «Mounting Options:

). Once the

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°

+20°

–90°

360°

See

Section 3.6.1,

«Protecting the Camera

Against Condensation»

Turning/tilting mounted to ceiling:

• horizontally: 360°

• vertically: 110°

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Standard adapter for connecting cables

Additional sealing

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

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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.

Cable connector

Flush-mounted socket

Wall sealing

Pliers to break out cable guides

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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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.

Section 3.2

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

Make sure that you always use the

to walls

(see

Section 2.2, «Mounting the Camera with Wall Mount»

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

Note

VarioFlex mount

with

wall adapter

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when

installing

Mounting the Camera with Pole Mount (Accessory)

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 M25 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.

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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

«Preparing the Installation»

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

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). Once the camera has been

Section 2.1,

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Height: 174mm/6.85in

Schwenkbarkeit bei Mastmontage:

• horizontally: 180°

• vertically: 110°

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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°

180°

+20°

-90°

Pole Mount Dimensions

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.

5.2

5.4

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5.6

5.1

5.5

Item Count Part Name

5.1 1

5.2 4

5.3 4

5.4 8

5.5 4

5.6 2

In addition, you will need the screw caps for fastening screws supplied with the M25 (see

Section 1.4, «Delivered Parts and Dimensions»

Pole Mount

Stainless steel screws with hex head M6x20mm

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

Stainless steel washers

Stainless steel lock nuts M6

Stainless steel straps

, item M.10).

5.3

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

2. 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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Mounting the Camera with Pole Mount (Accessory)

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

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

Section 3.2

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

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Note

Make sure that you always use the

ing to poles

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. Der VarioFlex Ceiling Mount is not to be used.

VarioFlex mount

with

wall adapter

when

install-

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2.5 Adjusting the Camera and Exchanging the Lens

2.5.1 Adjusting the Camera

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

Horizontal correction

1. Establish a connection to the camera as described in

the Most Important Settings»

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,

4. lint-free cotton cloth.

. The live image from the camera should be visible on

Section 3.2, «First Images and

2.5.2 Correcting the Image Horizon (for B016 Lens Only)

The M25-Sec with hemispheric B016 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).

+30°

-30°

Rotate image up to -30°

Rotate image up to +30°

–30°... +30°

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2.5.3 Exchanging the Lens

The M25 can be shipped from the factory with seven MOBOTIX standard lenses (B036, B041, B061, B079, B119, B237, B500) with the CSVario lens or the hemispheric B016 lens. This procedure applies equally for all lenses.

Only lenses with CS or C mounts may be used with the CSVario version of the M25. MOBOTIX lenses with M14 thread cannot be used. Similarly, the standard versions of the M25 can only take the standard MOBOTIX lenses with M14 thread. The hemispheric B016 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. Remove the lens by turning it counter-clockwise.

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

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4. 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.

5. 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

and Audio Settings, Quick Controls»

Section 4.3.3 , «Image

in the

Software Manual

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

adding light reec-

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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»

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.

, contains more

Push-push operation: only

remove the MicroSD

card after rst gently

pushing it in

Click!

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

Section 2.7.6

see

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

Section 2.6.2

step2 in

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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

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.

Section 2.7.5

and

Section 2.7.6

Push-push operation:

insert the MicroSD card and push it in gently

Click!

Bayonet catch closed

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

Section 3.4, «MicroSD Card Recording»

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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

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

ture +50°C/+122°F!

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

camera using PoE class 3 the connected appliances should not exceed one watt!

For information on changing the PoE class, see

and

. If

PoE Class2

USB connector

is used,

the power consumption of all

Section 2.7.8, «Variable PoE»

if power is supplied to the

2.7.2 Network Cabling For M25 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.

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Patch cable

PoE adapter

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

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 M25 directly into the network outlet.

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

Section 2.7.6, «Connecting a USB Cable»

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.

or an

MX-NPA-Box

and

Section 2.7.7, «Connecting a Two-Wire

, open

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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.

Switch/router

LAN/www

(10.8.0.11/255.0.0.0)

(MX-NPA-PoE)

LAN/Power

RJ45

Camera

RJ45

PC/Power

Power supply

Camera

(10.8.0.99)

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IP addresses in the

gure are shown

only as an example

For the M25 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 M25

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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.

IP addresses in the

gure are shown

only as an example

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

For the M25 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 M25!

IP addresses in the

gure are shown

only as an example

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.

PoE adapter

Power supply

(MX-NPA-PoE)

LAN/Power

RJ45

Camera

RJ45

Camera

(10.8.0.99)

RJ45

PC/Power

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.

LAN/www

PoE/PoE+ switch/

router

(10.8.0.11/255.0.0.0)

Camera

(10.8.0.99)

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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

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

Insert USB plug

3. the angled MiniUSB plug into the connector (red circle in ﬁgure).

: Push the MOBOTIX cable with

: Turn the

Only use USB cables with angled plugs for connecting USB

cables to the M25!

Attach bayonet catch

4. and turn it clockwise until it gently snaps shut (see ﬁgure).

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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 M25.

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

Single-wire plug

MxBus connector

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

2. 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:

3. 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.

: Remove the blue single wire

Push back the blue single

Close the MxBus connector

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

: Carefully press the

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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

2 3.84W–6.49W

3 6.49W–12.95W

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.

again once the peripheral devices have been disconnected from the camera and the camera has been restarted.

LowPower mode; no peripheral devices (available soon)

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

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

In this case, the camera will only be accessible

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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

4. the came ra from the powe r supply. Then reconnect it, for example, by disconnecting and then reconnecting the Ethernet cable at the PoE switch.

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LED default settings

1 Power (on),

Error (ashes)

2 Recording (ashes)

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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 in the MOBOTIX

Camera Software Manual Part2

Section5.4.3, «LED Signals and LED Conﬁguration»

1. Booting

2. Key?

3. Ready

1 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 and 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, MxManagementCenter, MOBOTIX App, etc.).

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

Section 3.2.4, «Starting the Camera with Factory (Network) Settings»

Section 3.2.5, «Starting the Camera with an Automatic IP Address (DHCP)»

Note

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3 OPERATING THE CAMERA

3.1 Manual and Automatic Operation– Overview

Download the

free-of-charge

MxManagementCenter software at www.mobotix.com

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 application MxManagementCenter. Follow these steps to set up the camera:

1. Connect the camera to the network.

Power is supplied directly via the Ethernet cable (see

Power Connection»

Establish a connection to the camera and adjust the network settings, if required.

By factory default, MOBOTIX cameras are booting as DHCP client with an additional ﬁxed IP address in the 10.x.x.x range (e.g., 10.16.0.128). Local computer networks usually have IP addresses in the 172 or 192 ranges. Depending on whether a DHCP server is present on the local network (e.g., a DSL router) or if the network has been set up to use ﬁxed IP addresses, there are several possibilities for establishing a connection to the camera and to change its network parameters:

• Network with DHCP server

– Using a browser:

If you know the IP address that the DHCP server assigned to the camera, simply enter that address in the browser address bar to directly connect to the camera (see

in the Browser»

– Using MxManagementCenter:

With MxManagementCenter, you can show and integrate the camera without having to know its current IP address (see

Network Parameter Conﬁguration in MxMC»

• Network with ﬁxed IP addresses

In order to access the camera, it must have an IP address within the range of the local network. To set the camera’s network parameters, you can use one of these methods:

– Manuelly using a browser:

First, you need to change the network parameters of your computer (see

Section 3.2.1, «Manually Setting Up the Network Parameters in a Browser»

and following …).

)

Section 3.2.2, «First Images and the Most Important Settings

Section 2.7, «Network and

Section 3.2.3, «First Images and

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– Integration into MxManagementCenter with automatic adjustment of the

camera’s IP address:

The camera is displayed in MxManagementCenter despite the fact that the IP address is not part of the local network. The application allows reconﬁgur ing the network parameters accordingly (see

Network Parameter Conﬁguration in MxMC»

3. Conﬁgure the camera.

Using the web-based user interface or MxManagementCenter.

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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 has an active DHCP server or 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

Section 3.2.2

(see 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

• Automatic setup using MxManagementCenter (see

). If your network or computer does not use an IP address in the 10.x.x.x

Section 3.2.1

)

Section 3.2.3

)

Note

Pressing the ”L” key (see

Section 3.2.4

the camera to announce its current IP address on the camera speaker

Entry in ”Subnet mask”

eld: 255.0.0.0

) will prompt

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

2. Double-click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). On the

Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network

Connections

box shown.

General tab, activa te the option. Enter an IP address in the 10.x.x.x range in this ﬁeld (for example, 10. 8.0.11 ).

Once all dialog b oxes have been closed, th e computer will have the IP address 1 0.8.0.11 .

. Clicking on Properties opens the dialog

Use the following IP address

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1. Open

2. Double-click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). On the

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

2. Select Ethernet. In the Conﬁguration ﬁeld, select

3. Click on Apply on the bottom right-hand side of the

Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network

Connections

box shown.

General tab, activa te the option. Enter an IP address in the 10.x.x.x range in this ﬁeld (for example, 10. 8.0.11 ).

Once all dialog b oxes have been closed, th e computer will have the IP address 1 0.8.0.11 .

Manual and enter a 10.x.x.x IP address (for example, 10.8.0.11 ).

dialog box to assign the computer the IP address

10.8.0.1 1.

. Clicking on Properties opens the dialog

Use the following IP address

System Properties > Network.

Entry in ”Subnet mask”

eld: 255.0.0.0

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

1. 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

Images and the Most Important Settings in the Browser»

2. Click o n the Admin Menu softbutton in the use r interface of the MOBOTIX camera. The Quick Installation starts automatically once the

admin

user has logged on.

Section 3.2.2, «First

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

Admin Menu > Network Setup > Quick Installation

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the

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

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.

Admin Menu > Network

(see also

Quick Installation

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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.

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Camera views

Quick controls

Softbuttons

Note

Default access data for the administration menu

• User name: admin

• Password: meinsm

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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>/

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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

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.

For more information on camera screens, see in the

Camera Software Manual Part2

(for

Note

Section «Camera Screens In The Browser»

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

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3.2.3 First Images and Network Parameter Conﬁguration in MxMC

Installing and Starting MxManagementCenter

Download the current version of MxManagementCenter from the MOBOTIX website (www.mobotix.com> Support> Software Downloads in the MxManagementCenter area). Double-click the shortcut for the program or the program ﬁle.

Finding Cameras

When starting MxManagementCenter for the ﬁrst time, the conﬁguration wizard opens and automatically starts searching for MOBOTIX cameras. The number of found cameras is shown next to the Add button. This number is updated automatically if the number of MOBOTIX cameras on the network has changed (i.e., by connecting new/disconnecting existing cameras)..

Click on Add Devices. The cameras are displayed either in a list or as tiles. Use the List and Tile buttons to change the display mode.

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MxManagementCenter automatically monitors and displays the operating status of all cameras. Cameras that are not on the same subnet as the computer are indicated by

Icon (Camera not in the same network as the computer). Likewise, the cameras

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that have an unknown password or for which no user name/password combination has been speciﬁed in MxManagementCenter will be displayed with the icon password-protected).

Reconﬁguring Network Addresses of Cameras

Using Bonjour*, MxManagementCenter ﬁnds not only cameras on the same network as your computer, but also MOBOTIX cameras located in other subnets (status: such a case, you would not be able to establish any connection to cameras in a dierent network or subnet.

This is the case, for example, if you are integrating cameras into a network without DHCP server (i.e., with ﬁxed IP addresses) and the IP address range is dierent from the 10.x.x.x range supported by the cameras in addition to DHCP.

MxManagementCenter can automatically conﬁgure such a camera so that it is ”integrated” into your existing network. To do so, you have to select the respective camera and then click on the

The Network Setting dialogue opens.

button at the bottom of the program window.

(Camera is

). In

If you have assigned a ﬁxed IP address to your computer, you will certainly prefer to assign ﬁxed IP addresses to the cameras. To do so, enter the IP address and the subnet mask. The IP address is incremented automatically for each selected camera.

When you click on Apply, the selected cameras are automatically reconﬁgured and they are located in the same subnet as the computer.

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Adding Cameras

After a camera has been reconﬁgured, it has the status Accessible and can be integrated into MxManagementCenter.

Select the desired cameras (use Cmd-click to select several cameras). If the cameras are password-protected and password.

, click on Edit User and Password 2 and enter the user name

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The number of selected cameras is shown on the Next button page and click on Finish.

For more information, see the MxManagementCenter Tutorial, which can be downloaded as a PDF ﬁle from the MOBOTIX website: www.mobotix.com> Support> Tutorials.

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3.2.4 Starting the Camera with Factory (Network) Settings

In certain situations, it may become necessary to start the camera with its default settings for the network (DHCP client and additional 10.x.x.x IP address) and for the other param eters. This could be the case, for example, if the IP address has been lost or the camera cannot be accessed using the last known IP address. In order to start the camera with the factory default settings for all parameters (with the exception of users and passwords), proceed as follows:

Make sure you store the default network

conguration to the permanent ash memory

1. If the camera is powered on, disconnect the power supply by unplugging the cor responding cables and then reconnect the power supply.

2. Wait until both LEDs light up simultaneously for the ﬁrst time.

3. Press the L key within the next four seconds and hold it down (if you need to try again, go back to Step 1). Use a paper clip for this purpose but avoid using

sharp or pointed objects!

Press “L” key

4. After about 30 to 45 seconds, the camera emits a single sound (“boing”).

The camera has ﬁnished booting and can now be used (e.g., MxManagementCenter, MOBOTIX App, web browser).

Notes

If you use the camera’s L key to load the factory conﬁguration, this conﬁguration is not automatically saved in the camera’s ﬂash memory. When the camera is next rebooted without using the L key, the last stored conﬁguration will be used. To per manently store the new conﬁguration in the camera’s ﬂash memory, open Admin Menu> Store. Note that you can restore speciﬁc parts of the camera conﬁguration afterwards by using “Restore” to re-apply the settings still stored in the camera.

As opposed to resetting the camera using Admin Menu> Reset conﬁguration to factory defaults, the user information will not be reset if the camera is booted using the factory settings.

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

If a DHCP server is active on the network, you can also boot the camera with the DHCP client (factory default), without having to reset the entire conﬁguration to the factory default settings. The camera will then automatically get an IP address from the DHCP server and will announce the new network parameters. Note that this is only possible if the speaker has been activated for this camera.

1. If the camera is powered on, disconnect the power supply by unplugging the cor responding cables and then reconnect the power supply.

2. Wait until both LEDs light up simultaneously for the ﬁrst time.

3. Press the R key within the next four seconds and hold it down (if you need to try again, go back to Step 1). Use a paper clip for this purpose but avoid using

sharp or pointed objects!

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After about 30 to 45 seconds, the camera emits a double sound (”boing boing”).

The camera has ﬁnished booting and can now be used (e.g., MxManagementCenter, MOBOTIX App, web browser).

Notes

Starting the camera with an automatic IP address (DHCP) is only temporary. The network conﬁguration of the camera can be permanently set to DHCP (factory set ting) under Admin Menu> Ethernet Interface.

Make sure that the network has a functioning DHCP server when starting the camera with DHCP support. If this is not the case, the camera cannot obtain a valid IP address and will use its last IP address.

You should also make sure that the cameras always obtain the same IP addresses by permanently assigning the MAC addresses of the cameras to the desired IP addresses.

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3.3 Virtual PTZ and Full Image Recording

3.3.1 Preparing the Virtual PTZ Function

The virtual PTZ function allows you to use a mouse or joystick to continuously zoom in on

images from the selected video source and ”virtually” move the enlarged image section

within the entire image sensor area.

vPTZvPTZ

Operation Using The Mouse And Scroll Wheel

The vPTZ function of the M25 can be controlled in the browser using the mouse. This posi tion becomes the new image center by clicking on any position on the image displayed on the monitor. The image moves accordingly and the image distortion is automatically corrected. The scroll wheel can be used to control the zoom function. This functionality is disabled in the default settings of the camera and must therefore ﬁrst be activated. To do this, go to Set and then on Close to save your settings. You can now use the scroll wheel to zoom + (roll upwards) or zoom – (roll downwards).

Setup Menu> vPTZ Settings

, disable Lock Mouse Wheel Zoom, click on

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Operation Using USB Joystick

A standard USB joystick can drastically improve vPTZ operation for the user – in the browser and in MxManagementCenter. Please ﬁrst install the joystick on the PC according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

In order to use a USB joystick in the browser, make sure that you have a PC with a Windows operating system and the latest version of Internet Explorer and that the

in the camera software (browser) is activated:

• Switch to Browser in the Quick Control.

•

Under Browser, select the option ActiveX in the ﬁeld to the right. The USB joystick can then be used until the browser is closed.

•

To store the setting permanently, ActiveX must be activated in the

Admin Menu. To do so, use Language and Start Page in

the Admin Menu.

• Under the page options, select the ActiveX operating mode.

• Store the settings permanently in the camera by clicking on Set and Close.

• The joystick can now be used.

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Notes

You will ﬁnd more information and details on vPTZ in the Camera Software Manual

Section 4.3.6, «Virtual PTZ»

Part 2

Current versions of all manuals can be downloaded anytime from the MOBOTIX website www.mobotix.com under Support> Manuals).

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3.3.2 Full Image Recording

It is possible to record a full image, regardless of the live image stream that is being displayed. This ensures that the recording always contains the full image of the lens used, even though the operator may have used the vPTZ features to zoom into the image in order to examine a speciﬁc detail.

Live image Stored Full Image Analysis in stored full image

Stored full image: Original camera image without distortion or image correction

This means that you can use the vPTZ features in VGA resolution to pan, tilt and zoom in the live image while the camera is, for example, recording full images at 1fps in MEGA or 6MP resolution.

In MxManagementCenter, the recorded full images may be prepared for the user with the vPTZ functions (for example, panning and zooming in on an image detail such as a doorway).

If full image recording is not activated, only the last displayed live image will be saved (save what is seen). The main beneﬁt of live image storage is to ensure that the full power of the camera processor is used for live image correction and maximum frame rates. The main advantage of full image recording lies in the special functionality of the D14D, in that it can always ensure the availability of a maximum size (full) image for later searches, despite vPTZ actions carried out on the live image. The mechanical limitations of motor-driven PTZ cameras mean that they simply cannot provide this unique advantage to the user!

Notes

Post-event search in the full image: If you are using Full Image Recording on D14D

cameras, you should use at least MEGA resolution when storing. This will facilitate later searches in MxManagementCenter. The advanced distortion correction features require this function to deliver satisfactory image quality.

Full image recording on: Due to the increased processing time, full image recording reduces the data rate of the live image stream, which may drop by around 10 to 30 percent. We therefore recommend reducing the frame rate for storage as much as possible to aect the live image stream as little as possible.

Full image recording o: The event that triggered a video motion (VideoMotion VM) window may not be in the recorded sequences while the window was not displayed at the time.

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Mobotix MX-M25-D016, MX-M25-BOD1 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW

1.1 M25 Allround

1.1.1 General Product Characteristics

1.2 M25 with Special Lens Hemispheric B016

1.2.1 Advantages and New Features

1.2.2 Decentralized Video System

1.2.3 Green IP Video

1.3.1 Lens Options

1.3.2 Lenses, Hardware, Image Formats

1.3.3 Software Features

1.3.4 Technical Data

1.4 Delivered Parts and Dimensions

1.4.1 M25 Camera

1.4.2 Dimensions for Wall Installation

1.4.3 Dimensions for Ceiling Installation

1.4.4 Dimensions of Wall Mount

1.4.5 Drilling Template Wall and Ceiling Mount

1.5 Available Accessories

1.5.1 Lens Cover with Glass Pane

1.5.2 Pole Mount

1.5.3 MiniUSB Cable to MiniUSB (Straight/Angled)

1.5.4 MiniUSB Cable to MiniUSB (Angled/Angled)

1.5.5 MiniUSB Cable to USB-A Socket

1.5.6 Ethernet Patch Cable for Bayonet Catch

1.5.7 NPA-PoE-Set

1.5.8 MX-Overvoltage-Protection-Box

1.5.9 MX-NPA-Box

1.5.10 MX-GPS-Box

1.5.11 MX-232-IO-Box

1.5.12 ExtIO Expansion Module

1.5.13 Mx2wire+ Media Converter

1.5.14 Security Screw Set with Allen Bit

1.5.15 Other Accessories

1.6 MOBOTIX Sof tware

1.6.1 Integrated Camera Sof tware (Firmware)

1.6.2 MxManagementCenter

1.6.3 MOBOTIX App

2 INSTALLATION

2.1 Preparing the Installation

2.1.1 Mounting Options: Wall, Ceiling, Pole

2.1.2 Mounting with Hemispheric Lens B016

2.1.3 Network Connection and Power Supply, UPS

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

2.1.5 Wiring, Fire Prevention, Lightning and Surge Protection

2.2 Mounting the Camera with Wall Mount

2.2.1 VarioFlex Wall Mount

2.3 Mounting the Camera with Ceiling Mount

2.3.1 VarioFlex Ceiling Mount

2.4 Mounting the Camera with Pole Mount (Accessory)

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

2.5 Adjusting the Camera and Exchanging the Lens

2.5.1 Adjusting the Camera

2.5.2 Correcting the Image Horizon (for B016 Lens Only)

2.5.3 Exchanging the Lens

2.6 Replacing the MicroSD Card

2.6.1 Removing the MicroSD Card

2.6.2 Inserting the MicroSD Card

2.7 Network and Power Connection

2.7.1 Notes on Cable Lengths and Power Supply

2.7.2 Network Cabling For M25 With Patch Cables

2.7.3 Power Supply Using a Switch

2.7.4 Power Supply When Connected Directly to a Computer

2.7.5 Power Supply with Power-Over-Ethernet Products

2.7.6 Connecting a USB Cable

2.7.7 Connecting a Two-Wire MxBus Cable

2.7.8 Variable PoE

2.7.9 Camera Startup Sequence

3 OPERATING THE CAMERA

3.2 First Images and the Most Important Settings

3.2.1 Manually Setting Up the Network Parameters in a Browser

3.2.2 First Images and the Most Important Settings in the Browser

3.2.4 Starting the Camera with Factory (Network) Settings

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

3.3 Virtual PTZ and Full Image Recording

3.3.1 Preparing the Virtual PTZ Function

3.3.2 Full Image Recording