Pelco C2951M-C User Manual

QUICK START

IX and IXE Series Network Camera

Sarix™ Technology

C2951M-C (12/09)

Product Overview

RELAY

ALARM

RESET

ACTLINK

ACC

(FRONT COVER

OPENED)

FV

PoE

24V~

R1

A1

Figure 1. Camera Connections and Features

C2951M-C (12/09) 2

ì

RJ-45 Network Port: Connects the camera to the network. Also supplies power to the camera
through the network using Power over Ethernet (PoE). If PoE is not available, the camera is
prewired for 24 VAC.

î

Ethernet Activity LED: Flashes green to indicate that data is being transmitted/received by the
camera.

ï

Ethernet Link LED: Glows solid amber to indicate that a live connection is established.

ñ

Accessory Port: For use with compatible Pelco accessories.

ó

24 VAC Power, Relay, and Alarm Connections: Supports 24 VAC as the power source, one
relay that can be used to control an external circuit, and one alarm for physical input into the
system.

r

Reset Button: Reboots the camera or restores the camera's factory default settings. This button is
recessed. Use a small tool or a paper clip to press and release the reset button once to reboot the
camera. Press and hold the reset button for 10 seconds to restore the camera to the factory default
settings.

s

Mini SD Card Slot: Saves a snapshot image to a mini SD card based on alarm activity.

t

Service Port: Outputs analog video. Use this port at the installation site to set up the field of view
and to focus the camera. When a service cable is connected to the camera, video to the IP stream
is disabled.

u

Power LED: Glows solid amber and then flashes green during the configuration sequence; glows
solid green after the sequence is complete. The LED can be disabled through the user interface. If
this LED glows red (solid or flashing), contact Pelco Product Support at 1-800-289-9100 (USA and
Canada) or [phone] (International) for assistance.

~í

Auto Iris Lens Connector: Controls the auto iris lens. Insert the 4-pin connector from the DC drive
auto iris lens into this connector.

~â

Auto Back Focus Button: Sets the auto back focus mechanism. Press the button once to center
the auto back focus mechanism and to fully open the iris. Press and hold the button for three
seconds to start the auto back focus mechanism and focus the camera.

~ä

NTSC/PAL Button: Toggles the service port between NTSC and PAL formats. The default setting is
NTSC.

NOTES:

• Pelco recommends connecting the camera to a network that uses a Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol (DHCP) server to address devices.

• Do not use a HUB in the network setup of the camera.

• To secure access to the IP camera, place the camera behind a firewall when it is connected to a
network.

C2951M-C (12/09) 3

Installation

NOTES:

• For detailed instructions, refer to the IX Series Installation/Operation manual or the IXE Series
Installation/Operation manual. Both are available on the resource disc.

• Megapixel lenses are designed and tested to deliver optimal image quality to the IX Series and IXE
Series megapixel cameras. A standard definition lens installed on a megapixel camera will limit the
resolution of the camera and create poor image quality.

1. Install the lens:

a. Remove the cover from the lens mount.

b. Screw the lens onto the lens mount. Be careful to prevent dust from entering the space

between the lens and the imager. If necessary, use clean, compressed air to remove any
foreign matter (refer to the instructions shipped with the lens). Make sure the lens does not
touch the camera imager when installed.

c. Connect the auto iris lens to the 4-pin connector located on the side of the camera. Refer to

Figure 4 for the pin connections for the auto iris lens connector.

3

12

2. Use a standard 1/4-20 screw to mount the camera in the desired location. The maximum thread
depth is 0.25 inches (6.4 mm). The camera can be mounted from either the top or bottom, depending
on the type of camera mount used in your installation.

NOTE: When installing inside an enclosure, mount the camera in an inverted position to allow easy
access to the service port. Use the camera software to reconfigure the camera orientation for normal
operation.

4

Pin DC (AID) Auto Iris Lens

1 Control coil negative (-)

2 Control coil positive (+)

3 Drive coil positive (+)

4 Drive coil negative (-)

Figure 2. Lens Pin Connections

C2951M-C (12/09) 4