Mobotix MX-S14M-Sec-Night-N11, MX-S14M-Sec-D11 User Manual

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HiRes

6 Megapixel

4096 x 1536

Software zoom

Skyline

Format free

Each image format

freely definable

30 Frames/s

VGA (640 x 480)

30

F/s Mega

Virtual PTZ

Digital pan, tilt,

zoom

Backlight

Safe using CMOS

without mechanical iris

Internal DVR

Internal via Flash,

external via Network

Win/Lin/Mac

Recording

via Network on PC

up to 1 Terabyte

Microphone & speaker

Audio

bi-directional via IP,
variable framerates

SIP-Client with video

IP Telephony

Alarm notify,

cam remote control

VideoMotion

Multiple windows

precision pixel-based

-22 to +140 °F

Weatherproof

-30 to +60 °C, IP65,

no heating necessary

IEEE 802.3af

PoE

Network power

even in winter

Robust

No moving parts

fiber glass housing

MxCC/MxEasy

Licence free

Video-Management-

Software

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S14 Camera Manual

The HiRes Video Company

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Discreet. Flexible. Hemispheric.

With the S14D FlexMount, two sensor modules featuring microphones are connected to a concealed
camera housing via cables up to 2m/6.6ft long. Two adjacent rooms can be discreetly monitored
with just one camera.

up to 2m/6.6ft cable

HiRes Video Innovations

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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180° panorama180° panorama

One camera, two surveillance areas:

Indoor entrance area (left) and outdoor entrance area (right)

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Contents

CONTENTS

Foreword 8

The MOBOTIX Concept 10

Innovative Hemispheric Technology 12

Superior Storage Solution 16

Added Security Value 18

Cost Benefits And Technical Advantages 20

1 An Overview Of The S14 FlexMount 22

1.1 Versions and Product Characteristics: 22

1.2 Hemispheric Image Views 26

1.2.1 Overview 26

1.2.2 Details (Sample Views For One Sensor) 28

1.3 Main Advantages Of The S14 FlexMount 32

1.3.1 New Features Compared To M12-DevKit 33

1.4 General MOBOTIX Camera Functions 34

1.5 Lens Options 40

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1.6 S14 FlexMount Hardware Features 42

1.7 Software Features For All Camera Modules 43

1.8 Technical Data 44

1.9 S14 FlexMount– Scope Of Delivery 46

1.9.1 S14D FlexMount– Scope Of Delivery 46

1.9.2 S14D FlexMount– Dimensions 50

1.9.3 L11 Sensor Module– Scope Of Delivery 52

1.9.4 L11 Sensor Module– Dimensions 53

1.9.5 S14M FlexMount– Scope Of Delivery 54

1.9.6 S14M FlexMount– Dimensions 58

1.10 Available Accessories 60

1.10.1 Extension For Sensor Module 60

1.10.2 Ceiling/Wall Installation Set 60

1.10.3 Connection Cable For Sensor Module 60

1.10.4 MiniUSB Cable to MiniUSB (Straight/Straight Or Straight/Angled) 60

1.10.5 MiniUSB Cable to USB A Socket 61

1.10.6 Ethernet Patch Cable For Bayonet Catch 61

1.10.7 NPA-PoE-Set 61

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1.10.8 MX-Patch-Box 61

1.10.9 MX-NPA-Box 62

1.10.10 MX-GPS-Box 62

1.10.11 MX-232-IO-Box 62

1.10.12 ExtIO Function Expansion 63

1.10.13 Mx2wire+ Media Converter 63

1.10.14 Product Preview 63

2 Installation 64

2.1 Determining The Installation Position 64

2.1.1 Positioning A Hemispheric Camera 65

2.1.2 S14D FlexMount Installation Options 70

2.1.3 S14M FlexMount Installation Options 75

2.2 Before Mounting 76

2.2.1 Overview Of Cable Connections 76

2.2.2 Notes On Cable Lengths And Power Supply 78

2.2.3 Network Connection With MOBOTIX Patch Cable 79

2.2.4 Network Connection With Installation Cable 80

2.2.5 Using Sensor Modules (S14D Only) 80

2.2.6 Using The MiniUSB Cable 80

2.2.7 Using MxBus Modules 81

2.2.8 External Audio Support (Microphone/Speaker) 81

2.2.9 Replacing The MicroSD Card 82

2.2.10 Tools Required For Installation 82

2.2.11 Preparatory Steps 83

2.3 Installing The S14D FlexMount 84

2.3.1 Attaching The S14D Base Module 84

2.3.2 Attaching And Connecting The S14D Sensor Modules 85

2.3.3 Plugging In And Lifting O Extensions 86

2.3.4 Connecting Network Cables And Additional S14D Cables 87

2.4 Installing The S14M FlexMount 88

2.4.1 Connecting Network Cables And Additional S14M Cables 88

2.4.2 Attaching The S14M Camera Housing 88

2.5 Network And Power Connection, Additional Cables 90

2.5.1 Network Cabling For S14 With Patch Cables 90

2.5.2 Network Cabling For S14 With Patch Cables 91

2.5.3 Connecting Additional Cables 93

2.5.4 PoE Variables 94

2.5.5 Power Supply Using A Switch 95

2.5.6 Power Supply When Connected Directly To A Computer 96

2.5.7 Power Supply With Power-Over-Ethernet Products 96

2.5.8 Camera Startup Sequence 97

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3 Operating The Camera 98

3.1 Manual and Automatic Operation– Overview 98

3.1.1 Manually Using A Computer In The 10.x.x.x IP Address Range 99

3.1.2 Automatically Using MxControlCenter Or MxEasy 100

3.1.3 Automatically Using DHCP 101

3.2 First Images And The Most Important Settings 102

3.2.1 Manually Setting Up The Network Parameters In A Browser 102

3.2.2 First Images And The Most Important Settings In The Browser 104

3.2.3 First Images And Network Parameter Configuration In MxControlCenter 106

3.2.4 First Images And Network Parameter Configuration In MxEasy 111

3.2.5 Integrating And Displaying Cameras 112

3.2.6 Starting The Camera With The Factory IP Address 114

3.2.7 Starting The Camera With An Automatic IP Address (DHCP) 115

3.3 Virtual PTZ And Full Image Recording 116

3.3.1 Preparing The Virtual PTZ Function 116

3.3.2 Full Image Recording 118

3.3.3 Special S14 Configuration In The Browser 120

3.4 MicroSD Card Recording 130

3.4.1 Introduction 130

3.4.2 Formatting The MicroSD Card 132

3.4.3 Activate Recording 133

3.4.4 Accessing Camera Data 134

3.4.5 Deactivating The Card Memory 134

3.4.6 Using A MicroSD Card In A Dierent MOBOTIX Camera 135

3.4.7 Limitations On Warranty When Using Flash Storage Media 135

3.5 Configuration In The Browser 136

3.5.1 Overview 136

3.5.2 General Browser Settings 136

3.5.3 Additional Configuration Options 139

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3.6 Additional Notes 140

3.6.1 Do Not Sharply Bend The Connection Cables To The Sensor Modules 140

3.6.2 Password For The Administration Menu 140

3.6.3 Permanently Deactivating The Microphone 140

3.6.4 Starting The Camera With The Factory IP Address 140

3.6.5 Resetting The Camera To Factory Settings 141

3.6.6 Activate Event Control And Motion Detection 141

3.6.7 Deactivate Text And Logo Options 141

3.6.8 Deactivating The Camera Reboot 141

3.6.9 Browser 142

3.6.10 Cleaning The Camera And Lens 142

3.6.11 Safety Warnings 142

3.6.12 Online Help In The Browser 143

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3.6.13 RoHS Declaration 143

3.6.14 Disposal 143

3.6.15 Disclaimer 144

Important Notes

Electrical Installation

Electrical systems and equipment may only be set up, changed and maintained by
a qualified electrician or under the direction and supervision of a qualified electrician
in accordance with the appropriate electrical guidelines.

Legal Aspects Of Video And Sound Recording

You must comply with all data protection regulations for video and sound monitor­ing when using MOBOTIX products. Depending on national laws and the installation
location of the IP Video Door Station, 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 MOBOTIX
products.

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 password­protected. This prevents unauthorized parties from accessing these settings.

Never Remove The Dome

The MOBOTIX cameras S14D and S14M should never be operated without their
preinstalled transparent domes (sensor modules S14D and housing S14M) or protec­tive lens screens (sensor modules S14D). The camera is no longer weatherproof
when operated without the domes or protective lens screens. The exposed metal
ring around the lens can become extremely hot when the exterior temperature is
high. Touching this ring can cause burns.

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S14D: Dual Camera System
With Dual Imaging, Giving
Up To 6 Megapixel Resolution

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S14M: Mono Camera System
With Integrated Lens

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S14 Camera Manual: Foreword

FOREWORD

Dear MOBOTIX customer,

Congratulations on purchasing a highly ecient and discreet premium network camera
”Made in Germany.” MOBOTIX is proud to present the
system (IP65), characterized primarily by sensor modules that can be flexibly mounted.

S14D

In the
module via a 2m/6.6ft long cable. The flat housing, including integrated 4GB MicroSD
card and external connectors (Ethernet, MiniUSB, MxBus, audio) can be installed discreetly
and with optimal protection behind a wall or ceiling panel so that only the lenses are
visible in the room. The S14D can be fitted with hemispheric day or night lenses. Two
adjacent rooms can be completely secured with just one camera. Other lens versions will
be available in the future (15° to 90° image angle).

, two lenses with a sensor board and a microphone are connected to the base

S14D – one camera, two surveillance areas:

indoor entrance area (left) and outdoor entrance area (right)

S14FlexMount

, a weatherproof

Sensor modules
including status LEDs
and microphone

Double hemispheric

180° panorama180° panorama

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The

S14M

version has a hemispheric sensor module (day or night) integrated into the
camera housing. The housing can be placed discreetly behind a wall/ceiling or stainless
steel panel up to 6.4mm/0.25in thick.

S14M – Camera with hemispheric sensor module for concealed installation

behind a wall or ceiling panel

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HiRes 180° panorama

180° panorama

This manual starts with an overview of the innovative, decentralized MOBOTIX concept. This
is followed by all the information you need to know from unpacking the camera through
to performing the installation and viewing initial images on a PC.

Please see the
camera. This is free to download as a PDF from www.mobotix.com (

Instructions

free-of-charge from

If you have any questions, our support sta is available at [e-mail]
from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (German time).

Thank you for choosing MOBOTIX products and services. We trust you will be impressed
with the performance of your new S14 FlexMount camera!

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Camera Software Manual Part 2

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MxEasy

and

MxControlCenter

Support> Software Downloads

for information on how to operate the

Support> Operating

video software can also be downloaded

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S14 Camera Manual: The MOBOTIX Concept

THE MOBOTIX CONCEPT

3 Mega

1,536 lines

HiRes Video Innovations and Technology Leader

Since it was founded in 1999, the listed German company
MOBOTIXAG has been regarded as the leading pioneer in
network camera technology and its decentralized concept
has made high-resolution video systems cost-ecient.

Mega

960 lines

TV PAL

576 lines

288 lines

detail. This makes it possible to record larger image areas, including 360° panorama

views, while significantly reducing the number of cameras, and therefore the costs. For
example, four lanes of a gas station may be recorded with one single MOBOTIX camera,
instead of the four standard cameras normally required for such a task.

Disadvantages Of The Old Centralized Solution

Usually, cameras only supply images. Processing and recording take place later on a central
PC using (expensive) video management software. This traditional centralized structure has
too many limitations since it requires high network bandwidth and the PC processing power
is insucient when using several high-resolution cameras. An HDTV MPEG4 film already
places a heavy load on a single PC,
so how can it be expected to keep
up with a dozen high-resolution live
cameras? Traditional centralized

systems are therefore less suitable
and unprofitable when compared
with high-resolution systems due
to the high number of PCs needed.

MOBOTIX has been an exclusive producer of megapixel
cameras for years and is the global leader in high-

resolution video systems.

Why High-Resolution Systems?

The higher the resolution, the more accurate the detail in the
image. Analog cameras generally record images of

CIF

around 0.1megapixels (CIF). One MOBOTIX camera
with 3.1 megapixels records around 30 times more

MOBOTIX camera

CMOS

3.1megapixels

CPU

Image analysis

MicroSD

Recording

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The Decentralized MOBOTIX Concept

Unlike other systems, with the decentralized MOBOTIX concept, every camera features
a high-speed computer, and, if necessary, a digital long-term memory (MicroSD Card)

can be integrated to provide days of recording time. The PC or the video control center is
required only to view and control the cameras (PTZ), not to evaluate and record video.
This prevents you from having to rely on expensive, overloaded video management soft­ware because most of the important functions that require a large amount of processing
power are integrated into the MOBOTIX cameras themselves.

Recording

MOBOTIX System

Decentralized and secure

software

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Integrated MicroSD

The Benefits

MOBOTIX video solutions therefore require significantly:

• fewer cameras due to the more accurate detail of panoramic images with mega­pixel technology,

fewer recording devices because in the decentralized system, ten times the standard

•
number of cameras can be used to record high-resolution HDTV video with sound
on one PC/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.

Robust And Low-Maintenance

MOBOTIX cameras have no mechanical motors for lenses or for movement. Without any
moving parts, these cameras are so robust that maintenance is reduced to a minimum.
The unique temperature range from –30°C to +60°C (–22°F to +140°F) is achieved without
heating or a fan at only 3 watts. Since no PC hard drive is required for recording, there
are no wear parts in the entire video system.

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

PC as

storage device

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S14 Camera Manual: Innovative Hemispheric Technology

INNOVATIVE HEMISPHERIC TECHNOLOGY

The Hemispheric Camera

The primary components of a hemispheric camera include a fisheye lens, a high-resolu­tion image sensor, and image correction software that is integrated into the camera. Using
an ultra-wide angle fisheye lens, the hemispheric camera captures a 180°-hemispheric
image of the room and projects it onto a high-resolution image sensor.

L11 (fisheye)

Hemispheric
panorama view

vPTZ 1 vPTZ 2

When ceiling mounted, the image area of the hemispheric camera covers the entire room.
The image in the hemisphere is convex, particularly near the image borders. These image
sections are corrected for the viewer by the integrated distortion correction software,
allowing a view of the scene from the usual perspective. The virtual PTZ feature allows
you to enlarge or move image sections within the hemisphere just like PTZ camera, yet
without the need for moving parts.

In-ceiling S14D
sensor module

Handle Several Image Sections at Once

One or more image sections can be corrected for perspective in the hemispheric view,

allowing you to monitor and record several dierent areas of a room at the same

time, something that a mechanical PTZ camera is not capable of doing.

Discreet and Low Maintenance

Hemispheric cameras are extremely discreet because they manage their

task with only one lens, which is generally focused on an entire room and

not a specific object. Hemispheric cameras are without mechanical moving

parts and require low maintenance. In addition, they are silent when panning

and focusing on a specific image area.

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Less Cameras Thanks To Panoramic Views

The perspective of the hemispheric image can also be transformed into an ultra-wide
angle panoramic view spanning 180° if the camera is mounted on a wall, providing a
wall-to-wall view of the room without any blind spots. It oers a substantially better view
of the scene, compared to other cameras, and it also results in the need for fewer cameras
overall. When ceiling mounted, one camera can also capture an entire room by two
opposite panoramic views.

Lobby

Hemispheric 180° panorama

Surveillance of a room with only one camera

with no blind spots

Elevator

Elevator

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Original Q24M image;
wall-mounted at a
height of 2.3 m/7.5 ft

Hemispheric room cov­erage with wall mount­ing – one Q24M replaces
four standard cameras

Keeping Objects In View At All Times

Using solutions featuring several individual cameras,
moving objects will normally jump from one viewing
area of a camera to another. This often produces a
confusing situation for the viewer because objects may
disappear from sight for a moment or even appear
twice if the viewing areas overlap. This is not the case
with hemispheric panoramic cameras. Objects remain
in view at all times and the viewer can always keep
good track of objects in the scene.

Everything Stored In The Recording

Traditional optical PTZ cameras can only record what is being viewed live. The virtual PTZ
feature from MOBOTIX allows users to pan to other areas at a later stage in the recording
because the entire room can be recorded as a hemispheric image.

FOURSTANDARD CAMERAS

Capture less than one single S14M

Lobby

Elevator Elevator

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Integrated
MicroSD card
(max. 64 GB)

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S14 Camera Manual: Innovative Hemispheric Technology

High-Resolution 180° Panorama

The perspective of the hemispheric image can also be transformed into an ultra-wide
angle panoramic view spanning 180° if the camera is mounted on a wall, providing a
wall-to-wall view of the room without any blind spots. It oers a substantially better view
of the scene, compared to other cameras, and it also results in the need for fewer cameras
overall. When ceiling mounted, one camera can also capture an entire room by two
opposite panoramic views.

High-resolution 180° panorama

Perfect Overview In Two Rooms At The Same Time

MOBOTIX hemispheric technology allows entire rooms to be captured by one camera
lens. The S14D boasts double hemispheric features and can replace the time-consuming,
expensive installation of several standard cameras while oering surveillance of two
adjacent rooms at the same time. This camera, a world first, is evidence of MOBOTIX
commitment to innovation as the global leader in megapixel video security systems.

Dual image up to
6 megapixels in size

vPTZ control, also
using a USB joystick

Virtual PTZ (vPTZ) – Without Motor

The S14 also zooms in on detail. The live image from the
camera can be continuously enlarged, while allowing
users to zoom in on any section of the image using
a joystick, for example. Thus you have a PTZ camera
without the disadvantages of maintenance or wear and
tear. While zooming into a section in the live image,
a full image can be stored in the recording for later
analysis. No optical zoom PTZ camera in the world is
capable of that!

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180° panorama180° panorama

vPTZ

Select From Several Image Views

The surround function of a single S14 sensor module (ceiling-mounted) replaces four
conventional cameras and shows four dierent directions simultaneously in quad view
on a monitor. Virtual PTZ is available for each of the four views. Together with the 180°
panorama, the S14 can deliver two more views simultaneously, making it possible to see
the overview and to focus on two scenes at the same time (”Panorama Focus” display
mode). With the S14D, it is also possible to record both sensor images simultaneously and
display them on a monitor at a very highly detailed maximum resolution of 6megapixels.

S14M panorama: one camera – three views simultaneously

High-resolution 180° panorama

Virtual PTZ 1 Virtual PTZ 2

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Panorama focus:
Original Q24M image

Highly User-Friendly

The full image from a hemispheric lens (Fisheye) is dicult to analyze. MOBOTIX solves this
problem by perfectly straightening the uneven lines in the live image using the camera
software. Since the image distortion correction of the hemispheric view and the generat­ing of the panoramic view take place in the camera itself, no additional load is placed on
the viewer PC, unlike a ”standard” camera. Thus, displaying a large number of MOBOTIX
cameras simultaneously on a single PC is possible.

Highly Ecient Image Transfer

While other camera systems always transfer the full 3-megapixel images of a sensor
module via the network for further analysis, a MOBOTIX camera sends only the relevant
image sections. Therefore, a S14 panorama image needs only about 1/6 of the original
data volume or bandwidth. This means that significantly more cameras can transfer
images over the same network compared to ”standard” cameras.

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S14 Camera Manual: Superior Storage Solution

SUPERIOR STORAGE SOLUTION

MOBOTIX Storage Concept Without Bottlenecks

These days, video data is normally pre-processed and stored centrally on a PC or DVR
using video management software. Video and audio streams from all installed cameras
are directed to this central device. This can quickly cause data bottlenecks for high-reso­lution cameras, in particular. The storage system is also highly inecient, because the
high-resolution video must be transferred directly to the recording device without additional
processing and with a high frame rate due to the lack of processing power of the PC.

Recording

Storage bottlenecks as a matter of course

Standard system

Standard system requires an extra PC including software for analysis and storage

With the MOBOTIX system, on the other hand, the necessary adjustments to the image
format and frame rate for the application concerned (for example, two frames per second
are sucient for recordings in a gas station) are made inside the camera itself, reducing
the load on both the network and the recording device (PC, server). MOBOTIX cameras
can minimize the recording independent of the live video and the sound channel is also
retained, even at two frames per second.

No Storage Limit

The decentralized MOBOTIX concept enables the user to save around ten times more
cameras than usual on a single recording device because the camera manages the
recording itself (on a PC, server, NAS), thus reducing the load on the device. For this reason,
practically speaking, there is no memory limit for the entire system because theoretically,
each camera is able to manage its own terabyte-sized recording device via the network.
Another benefit of this concept is the use of aordable, reliable NAS drives that do not
require any special software.

software

PC as

storage device

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SD Card Memory Reduces Recording Costs

MOBOTIX cameras are also able to record up to 64GB of video in their
integrated memory. Thanks to this high storage capacity and the option of
recording only the sequences in which an event occurs, external storage
devices such as hard drives are rarely required. This saves on recording
devices and network infrastructure and reduces the maintenance cost
of mechanical components such as hard drives or fans. The internal SD
cards (flash memory) are digital and since they do not have mechanical
components, they are maintenance-free.

A single 64GB SD card has space for:

• Two weeks of continuous recording of four gas station lanes

• Four days of video in TV quality

• 200,000 clips in high-resolution each lasting 10s

• Two million images

Ideal for dicult network conditions or Wi-Fi

MOBOTIX cameras are ideal for dicult network conditions or wireless connections because
the internal flash recording bridges network failures or bandwidth fluctuations and syn­chronizes data when a connection with the external recording device is restored.

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Secure in case of failure

MOBOTIX systems are decentralized and secure, even without a PC for storage

The option to back up the internal memory only at specified times (for example, only at
night) also relieves the network and allows the existing network infrastructure to be used
simultaneously in many cases.

Backup copy

Disruption in the connection

Standard storage
device (for example,
hard drive)

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Function available soon
via software update

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S14 Camera Manual: Added Security Value

ADDED SECURITY VALUE

Robust, Low-Maintenance Technology

The real added value of MOBOTIX products is reflected in
characteristics such as enhanced functionality, long life
and robustness. In general, MOBOTIX cameras have no
moving parts. This makes the cameras very resistant to
wear and tear, and reduces both maintenance costs and
power consumption.

Alarm Management And Forwarding

Integrated sensors enable MOBOTIX cameras

to recognize when an event has occurred. If

necessary, the cameras will respond immedi-

ately with an alarm sound and will establish

a direct video and sound connection to a

control room.

Absolute Data Security

The security barriers that are built into the camera are extremely robust. The camera
images are only accessible to authorized persons and are encrypted via SSL when they
are transferred over the network.

Notification Of Failure

Your MOBOTIX video management system will automatically report any impairment or
failure of individual network components (for example, cameras). This ensures maximum
reliability and readiness for use.

Floor plan and camera
view in MxControlCenter
(free control cen­ter software from
MOBOTIX)

Subsequent Searches

Unlike any other surveillance camera, MOBOTIX cameras are capable of recording the
full image, even if the user is looking at enlarged detail in the live image. This full image
recording can always be reviewed via digital pan/tilt/zoom whenever necessary at a later
date. Users can search for events even in recorded video using post event video motion
windows (in MxEasy or MxControlCenter). This is how, for example, a video motion window
is placed above a door in the post image search dialog box. This will only filter sequences
triggered when that door opens/closes.

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Sound Increases The Chance Of Detection

In the event of an alarm, MOBOTIX cameras can turn on their built-in microphones and
record lip-synchronous audio. They are therefore an even greater help in analyzing a situ­ation and easing clarification. In addition, the video system can be used for bidirectional
communication via a loudspeaker/microphone.

No Problems With Backlight

MOBOTIX cameras are not adversely aected by the glare from direct sunlight. They
deliver meaningful, detailed images all the time because the camera software supports
easy programming of independent exposure windows, making them ideal for rooms
with large glass fronts.

Vandalism Protection

The MOBOTIX S14 can also demonstrate its advantages even in critical environments.
The inconspicuous appearance and low-visibility contact surfaces of the sensor modules,
combined with the inaccessible camera housing including connectors, which can be
mounted behind a wall or cover panel, make acts of vandalism significantly more dicult
than with conventional cameras.

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Placing the exposure win­dow in the lower image
area (left image) delivers
less optimum results
compared to moving
three individual exposure
windows up toward the
windows (right image)

The S14 is also equipped with a shock detector as standard. If the camera housing is
subjected to an impact, for example, it can simultaneously take video of the oender,
trigger an alarm and notify the security company via telephone. Due to the build quality
and absence of moving parts, MOBOTIX cameras are extremely tough. This typically allows
them to stay fully operational, in particular, when they are subject to strong vibrations.

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1536 lines, high-resolution sensors give a better overview and allow monitor-

The decentralized MOBOTIX concept enables the user to save around 10 times

Automatic image adjustment (frame rate, size) in the case of movement, noises

using network cable or two wires (PoE standard) and saves on the cost of power cabling.

Low power consumption, approx. 5 watts, enables year-round PoE (no heating
required) with one centralized UPS from the installation room using network cable.

The right premium operating software for every application: MxEasy for com-

More cameras and storage can be added at any time – even while the system is in
use; image format, frame rate and recording parameters can be camera-specifi c.

Sound support, lens, wall mount and weatherproof housing (-30 to +60°C/-22 to +140°F)
are included in the camera delivery; microphone and speakers available for most models.

S14 Camera Manual: Cost Benefits And Technical Advantages

THE MOST IMPORTANT MOBOTIX COST BENEFITS

Increased Resolution Reduces Amount Of Cameras Needed

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ing an entire room with just one camera.

Reduced Installation Costs At Any Distance

Standard Ethernet connection enables the use of common network compo-

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nents such as fi ber, copper and wireless (WLAN).

Intelligent Cameras Reduce The Number Of Storage Devices

3

the standard number of cameras using just one storage device.

Event-Controlled Image Format Minimizes Storage Costs

4

or sensor action reduces bandwidth and storage requirements.

Low Power Costs, No Extra Heating

Anti-fogging without heating allows the system to be powered throughout the year

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Backup Power Supply Costs Reduced By 80%

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Robust And Practically Maintenance-Free

Fiberglass-reinforced composite housing with built-in cable protection and

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no mechanical moving parts (no auto iris) guarantees longevity.

Software For A Thousand Cameras & Storage Devices Included

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pact video solutions, MxControlCenter for the professional control center.

Unlimited Scalability And High Return On Investment

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Additional Functions And Other Extras Included

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THE MOST IMPORTANT MOBOTIX TECHNICAL ADVANTAGES

High-Resolution Digital Image Instead Of TV Quality

Megapixel sensor and image processing inside the camera generate sharp images with a
higher resolution than HDTV, allowing them to be recognized as evidence in a court of law.

Hemispheric Technology For An Overview With No Blind Spots

360° allround view or 180° widescreen image, corrected for perspective; only one
camera is needed to view the entire room or train platform without any blind spots.

Bridging Of Recording During Network Failures

In-camera data storage (up to 64 GB) can even bridge longer network
failures or bandwidth fl uctuations (for example with wireless networks).

Professional Software For Systems Of Any Size

This control center and recording software, which is free of charge and used in tens of thou­sands of systems around the world, sets no limits on the number of users, cameras or servers.

Very Low Network Load

E cient video codecs, motion detection and data storage of up to 64 GB in
the camera guarantee a very low network load.

No Storage Limit

There is no storage limit for the entire system because each camera is able
to manage its own terabyte-sized storage device (NAS) via the network.

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Sun And Backlight Compensation

CMOS-sensor without auto iris, digital contrast enhancement and confi gu­rable exposure measurement zones guarantee optimum exposure control.

Day & Night Maintenance-Free

MOBOTIX dual cameras with two sensors and digital switching between day and
night modes operate reliably with no mechanical components in all lighting conditions.

Simultaneous Recording, Event Search And Live Viewing

Live video for multiple users, simultaneous recording and event search possible
in seconds from anywhere in the world via a network connection.

Sound And SIP Telephony

Lip-synchronous sound (live & recording); every camera is also a video IP telephone
compliant with the SIP standard, featuring camera control and automatic alarm calls.

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S14 Camera Manual: An Overview Of The S14 FlexMount

1 AN OVERVIEW OF THE S14 FLEXMOUNT

1.1 Versions and Product Characteristics:

S14 FlexMount: Perfect For When Discretion Is Needed

Some application scenarios benefit from a surveillance camera that is present, but does
not attract attention. With the S14 FlexMount, MOBOTIX is presenting an IP video system
with an especially discreet appearance, enabling a flexible range of applications.

The inconspicuous look of this digital network camera is facilitated by extremely small
sensor modules (with a diameter of just 50mm/2in), making it an ideal solution for where
discreet design and appearance are paramount. Cameras without mechanical moving
parts require low maintenance. In addition, they are silent when panning and focusing on
a specific image area. Hotels and restaurants are typical locations for the S14 FlexMount,
but installation in public buildings, waiting rooms, showrooms, parking garages, storage
rooms and exhibition booths is also feasible.

S14M: Mono Camera System With Integrated Lens

MOBOTIX’s first version of the camera is the S14M model (M =
lens is directly integrated into the camera housing. The camera features a high-resolution
3megapixel color sensor or a 1 megapixel black-and-white sensor for locations with
predominantly low lighting.

Mono

).

Here, a hemispheric

If needed, microphone and/or speaker units can be directly connected to the camera via
suitable IO terminals.

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S14D: Dual Camera System With Double Images Up To 6 Megapixels

The S14D (D=

Dual

), the second version,

features one or two hemispheric sensor modules,
each with an integrated microphone and two status LEDs, which can be connected to the base
module via cables up to 2m/6.6ft long.

2m/6.6ft cable

Integrated
microphone and
status LEDs

Integrated

microphone and

status LEDs

2m/6.6ft cable

The sensor modules are supplied preassembled for ceiling or wall mounting. The visible
external part of the sensor module is available in white and black, enabling it to blend
into most installation environments.

www.mobotix.com, go to

Products>S14FlexMount
and open the basket,
which contains the Product
Congurator. Use this to
order the required parts in
any of the available colors

Sensor modules (includ­ing status LEDs and
microphone) in the
available colors

The S14D features up to two HiRes image sensors, which can be combined to output a
color double image up to 6megapixels in size. The system can be fitted with two day and
two night sensor modules or with one day and one night sensor module. Depending on
the resolution selected, the maximum frame rate is between 6 and 30 images per second
(6fps @ 6MEGA, 20fps @ 3MEGA, 30fps @ MEGA or lower).

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Separate Housing And Lens Installation– Weatherproof According To IP65

The S14 FlexMount’s flat housing, including long-term flash memory (MicroSD card up to
64GB) and all internal and external connectors (Ethernet, MiniUSB, MxBus, microphone,
speaker), can be installed discreetly and with optimal protection behind a wall or ceiling
panel so that only the lens units in their protective housings are visible in the room.

Mounting the S14D’s independent sensor modules is easier that ever. Plug the connection
cable into the sensor module and secure it with the bayonet catch, attach the ferrite, drill
a circular hole (diameter: 45mm/1.77in), feed through the cable and sensor module from
the front, secure it with a nut, plug the connection cable into the base module and secure
it. You’re done!

Lens units can be
replaced at any time

Step 1:
Plug in connection cable, secure

with bayonet catch and attach
ferrite

Step 2:
Drill hole (45mm/1.77in), feed

through cable with sensor
module

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Diam. 45mm/1.77in

S14M: Hemispheric Camera For Concealed Installation

With the S14M, which features a permanently-attached lens, the camera housing can be
concealed behind a cover or cladding (for example, stainless steel) up to 6.4mm/0.25in
in thickness. Thicker surfaces may also be suitable for mounting the S14M if they can be
hollowed out accordingly.

The entire camera plus cables and lens modules are weatherproof (IP65) and operate in
a temperature range of –30°C to +60°C (–22°F to +140°F). Because the S14 is designed
to never fog up and does not require any heating, it can be operated all year round with
power supplied via a standard PoE network cable. Power consumption is less than 5 watts.

3

Step 3:
Secure sensor module with nut

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Versions and Product Characteristics:

Fast, Simple Cabling

The MOBOTIX S14 FlexMount (S14D and S14M) requires just one cable for data and power
to be connected to a PoE switch and thereby to any expandable Ethernet network. There
are two options for a weatherproof connection of the network cable to the S14 housing.
A MOBOTIX patch cable up to 10 m/11yd in length can be plugged externally into the
housing from below and secured with a weatherproof bayonet catch, or the eight indi­vidual strands of the installation cable can be attached directly to the LSA cutting clamp
inside the camera housing.

2m/6.6ft cable

2m/6.6ft cable

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Sensor modules
including status LEDs
and microphone

MiniUSB

Ethernet patch cable

PoE switch

A number of additional devices can be used together with the S14. They are connected
via a network switch or directly to the camera housing via a MxBus or MiniUSB cable (for
example, ExtIO, MOBOTIX function modules, audio devices, flash drives or UMTS/Wi-Fi
USB modems). If the network switch also features an Internet connection, it can be used
for encrypted access to the camera footage from anywhere in the world.

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1.2 Hemispheric Image Views

1.2.1 Overview

Featuring hemispheric L11 lenses, the S14 FlexMount oers all the image views known from
MOBOTIX’s other hemispheric cameras, including

,

Panorama

view can be displayed as a dual image that combines both sensor modules. Independently
of the currently-viewed image, the full dual image coming from both sensor modules can
always be recorded in the background (full image recording).

World’s First Double Hemispheric Camera

A world first, the S14D provides the option of using two hemispheric sensor modules within
a single camera. This way, two entirely separate spaces– next to or on top of each other,
indoors or outdoors– can be monitored simultaneously using just one camera.

MOBOTIX’s S14D is also the world’s first hemispheric day-and-night camera. In this version,
the black-and-white and color sensor modules are mounted directly next to each other
so they cover the same area. The camera automatically chooses the best available mode
depending on the lighting conditions: either the color sensor with daylight lens or the
black-and-white image sensor with infrared lens. The dual sensor system provides excel­lent colors in daylight as well as superb light sensitivity in dark environments.

Full Image, Normal

and

Surround

Panorama, Panorama Focus, Double

. What’s new on the S14D is that the selected

The dierence between a MOBOTIX day-and-night camera and the standard versions
is primarily that it continuously uses two adjacent sensor modules rather than relying
on a mechanical filter switch, which can be costly to maintain. The other advantage is
much better image quality in poor lighting conditions, as the camera uses a real infrared­sensitive, black-and-white image sensor instead of the usual color sensor with electronic
color fade-out, whereby the infrared sensitivity is reduced through integrated color filters.

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Hemispheric Image Views

180° Panorama – Full Image (Wall-Mounted)

180° Panorama – Panorama Focus (Wall-Mounted)

Panorama Focus – Normal View ”Zoom” (Wall-Mounted)

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S14D: Different
image views can be
selected (gures show
examples only) for
two sensor modules

Double Panorama (Ceiling-Mounted) – Panorama Focus (Wall-Mounted)

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1.2.2 Details (Sample Views For One Sensor)

High-Resolution 180° Panorama (Wall-Mounted)

The hemispheric image (original full image) can also be transformed into an ultra-wide
angle panoramic view spanning 180° if the camera is mounted on a wall, providing a
wall-to-wall view of the room with no blind spots.

It oers a substantially better view of the scene, compared to other cameras, and it also
results in the need for fewer cameras overall.

Original full image

Original full image

No blind spots from wall to wall and from floor to ceiling

Panorama Focus – One Camera, Three Views (Wall-Mounted)

Maximum room overview while simultaneously viewing detail in a single image. A hemi­spheric sensor module can also provide two additional views so that you can focus on
two detail scenes simultaneously in addition to the 180° panorama view.

Panorama Focus – three views simultaneously

High-resolution 180° panorama

Virtual PTZ 1 Virtual PTZ 2

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Hemispheric Image Views

Double Panorama For A Simultaneous View In Two Directions (Ceiling-Mounted)

When the camera is mounted in the center of the ceiling in a room, the ”Double Panorama”
display mode provides a corrected panorama image of both halves of the room. It corre­sponds roughly to the situation of personally standing in the middle of the room and being
able to look both forwards and backwards at the same time. This is a superb overview
for the user – provided by a single sensor module.

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Original full image

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Full Image And Normal View

The full image view displays the circular, non-software-corrected original fisheye view of the
entire image sensor, just as it is stored in full image recording. The ”Normal” view displays
a corrected image section that is easier to pan, tilt or zoom.

Original fisheye image: full image

Corrected image section: Normal

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