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1. gt Mode gt ALC gt Shutter AGC Day night Enhance Color Installer Options If the camera is in monochrome mode all color related menu items are disabled and cannot be accessed 9 6 1 Mode Pre defined modes The camera has six pre programmed operating modes that can be selected in the Mode menu The modes are defined as follows 1 24 hour Default installation mode to provide stable pictures over a 24 hour period These settings are optimized for out of the box installation Traffic Capture high speed objects using default shutter in variable lighting conditions Low light Provide extra enhancement such as AGC and SensUp to make usable pictures in low light conditions Smart BLC Settings optimized to capture details in high contrast and extremely bright dark conditions Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 70 en Advanced Mode FlexiDome2X IP Camera 5 Low noise Enhancements are set to reduce picture noise Useful for conditional refresh DVR and IP storage systems because reducing noise reduces the amount of storage required 6 Infrared Use this mode if the camera is viewing a scene lit by infrared light These modes are pre programmed by default but can be adjusted according to personal preferences The Mode menu allows selection and set up of picture enhancement functions for each mod
2. The sensitivity must be set to a value greater than zero Note Reflections of light from glass surfaces etc lights switching on and off or changes in the light level caused by cloud movement on a sunny day can trigger unintended responses from the motion detector and generate false alarms Runa series of tests at different times of the day and night to ensure that the video sensor is operating as intended For indoor surveillance ensure constant lighting of the areas during the day and at night Sensitivity Sensitivity is available for the Motion analysis type The basic sensitivity of the motion detector can be adjusted for the environmental conditions to which the camera is subject The sensor reacts to variations in the brightness of the video image The darker the observation area the higher the value that must be selected Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 90 en Advanced Mode FlexiDome2X IP Camera Minimum object size Specify the number of sensor fields that a moving object must cover to generate an alarm This setting prevents objects that are too small from triggering an alarm A minimum value of 4 is recommended This value corresponds to four sensor fields Debounce time 1 s The debounce time prevents very brief alarm events from triggering individual alarms If the Debounce time 1 s option is activated an alarm event must last at least 1 second
3. Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 118 en Operation via the browser FlexiDome2X IP Camera Control playback by means of the buttons below the video image The buttons have the following functions B Start Pause playback wey Jump to start of active sequence or to previous sequence wee Jump to start of the next video sequence in the list Slide control Continuously select playback speed by means of the speed regulator 100 Bookmarks In addition set markers in the sequences so called bookmarks and jump directly to these These bookmarks are indicated as small yellow arrows above the time interval Use the bookmarks as follows Jump to the previous bookmark 2 Set bookmark D Jump to the following bookmark Bookmarks are only valid while in the Recordings page they are not saved with the sequences All bookmarks are deleted when you leave the page Trick mode View recordings frame by frame in trick mode by using a mouse with a scroll wheel To do this place the mouse cursor in the timeline below the timescale and turn the scroll wheel Playback is automatically stopped paused during scrolling Trick mode requires significantly higher memory capacity and computing power AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2xX IP Camera Troubleshooting en 119 11 Troubleshooting 11 1 Func
4. AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Browser connection en 47 the configuration menu is opened All settings are stored in the camera memory so that they are retained even if the power is interrupted Changes that influence the fundamental functioning of the unit for example firmware updates can only be made using the configuration menu The configuration menu tree allows all parameters of the unit to be configured The configuration menu is divided into Basic Mode and Advanced Mode Refer to Section 8 Basic Mode page 48 for more information on basic settings refer to Section 9 Advanced Mode page 53 for more information on advanced settings Note It is recommended that only expert users or system administrators use the Advanced Mode Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 48 en Basic Mode FlexiDome2X IP Camera 8 Basic Mode 8 1 Basic Mode menu tree The basic mode configuration menu allows a set of basic camera parameters to be configured Basic Mode gt Device Access gt Date Time gt Network gt Encoder Profile gt Audio gt Recording gt System Overview To view the current settings 1 If necessary click the Basic Mode menu to expand it The sub menus are displayed 2 Click a sub menu The correspondi
5. 3 For surface mounted units secure the camera module mounting base to the surface mounting box with the three supplied screws 4 For flush mounted units secure the camera module mounting base to the ceiling or wall AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Installation en 35 5 3 Camera positioning To help set up the camera connect a monitor to the miniature 2 5 mm jack socket on the printed circuit board using the optional monitor cable S1460 This monitor jack socket provides a composite video signal with sync for installation purposes only Heater Monitor jack socket Thumbwheels Navigation buttons 5 indication LED and reset button Focal length Focus Pan axis rotation Tilt axis rotation QODr OA RF WN Twist axis rotation Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 36 en Installation FlexiDome2X IP Camera The physical default position of the camera is that the bottom of the image corresponds to the indication BOTTOM on the housing The camera module position can be adjusted along three axes When adjusting the camera position ensure that the picture display on the monitor is level Set the camera to the desired position by performing the following steps For horizontal adjustment pan rotate the camera module in the base Do not rotate more than 360 Fo
6. o Clean only with a dry cloth Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Do not install unit near any heat sources such as radiators heaters stoves or other equipment including amplifiers that produce heat Never spill liquid of any kind on the unit Take precautions to protect the unit from power and lightning surges Adust only those controls specified in the operating instructions Operate the unit only from the type of power source indicated on the label Unless qualified do not attempt to service a damaged unit yourself Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions in accordance with applicable local codes Use only attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Equipment change or modification could void the user s guarantee or authorization agreement Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 10 en Safety FlexiDome2X IP Camera 1 3 Connection in applications Power lines An outdoor system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines electrical lights or power circuits or where it may contact such power lines or circuits When installing an outdoor system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching power lines or circuits as this contact may be fatal U S A models only refer to the National Electrical Code Article 820 regarding installation of CATV sy
7. Click 1 1 Live View below a preview to open a viewing window for that stream Various additional items of information are shown across the top of the window 3 Click Preview lt lt to close the preview displays Note Deactivate the display of the video images if the performance of the computer is adversely affected by the decoding of the data stream Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 68 en Advanced Mode FlexiDome2X IP Camera 9 5 JPEG stream Set the parmeters for the M JPEG stream Select the Max frame rate in images per second IPS The Picture quality slider allows adjustment of the M JPEG image quality from Low to High Note The JPEG resolution follows the highest resolution setting either in stream 1 or stream 2 For example if stream 1 is 4CIF D1 and stream 2 is CIF the JPEG resolution will be 4CIF D1 Audio Switch the camera audio On or Off Adjust the input and output levels with the sliders Note The audio signals are sent in a separate data stream parallel to the video data and so increase the network load The audio data requires an additional bandwidth of approximately 80 kbps for each connection If you do not want any audio data to be transmitted select Off AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Advanced Mode en 69 9 6 Camera Camera
8. Either GIF or JPEG images can be used The file paths must correspond to the access mode for example C lmages Logo gif for access to local files or http www myhostname com images logo gif for access via the Internet Intranet For access via the Internet Intranet there must be a connection in order to display the image The image files are not stored on the camera To restore the original graphics delete the entries in the Company logo and Device logo fields Website language Select the language for the user interface here Company logo Enter the path to a suitable image in this field The image can be stored on a local computer a local network or at an Internet address Device logo Enter the path for a suitable image for the device logo in this field The image can be stored on a local computer a local network or at an Internet address JPEG interval Specify the interval at which the individual images should be generated for the M JPEG image on the Livepage AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Advanced Mode en 61 9 3 2 LIVEPAGE Functions In this window adapt the Livepage functions to meet your requirements Choose from a variety of different options for displaying information and controls 1 Mark the check boxes for the functions to be displayed on the Livepage The selected elements are checked 2 Check the Livepage to se
9. LEFT RIGHT to change position in the address use UP DOWN to select the digit Use SELECT to exit the address edit screen Subnet Enter the Subnet mask default Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway Enter a Gateway address DHCP If the network has a DHCP server for dynamic IP address allocation set this parameter to On to activate the automatic acceptance of DHCP assigned IP addresses Exit Return to the Install menu The new IP address subnet mask and gateway address are set when leaving the menu The camera reboots internally and the new values are set after a few seconds 6 2 3 Defaults submenu Item Selection Description Restore All No Yes Restores all settings of the six modes to their default factory values Select YES then press the Menu Select button to restore all values When completed the message RESTORED is shown Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 42 en Camera set up FlexiDome2X IP Camera 6 2 4 Lens Wizard submenu Item Selection Description Set Backfocus Select to fully open the iris Follow the now instructions for setting the backfocus for your particular lens type After focusing the object of interest remains in focus under bright and low light conditions EXIT Returns to Install menu 6 3 Day Night switching The camera is equipped with a motorized IR filter The mechanical IR filter can be removed in low l
10. information can be useful for recorded video images however AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Advanced Mode en 59 it does increase the processor s computing time Select Off if displaying milliseconds is not needed Alarm mode stamping Select On for a text message to be overlaid in the event of an alarm It can be displayed at a position of choice using the Custom option or it can be set to Off for no overlay information If the Custom option is selected enter values in the X and Y position fields Alarm message Enter the message to be displayed on the image in the event of an alarm The maximum text length is 31 characters Video watermarking Select On for the transmitted video images to be watermarked After activation all images are marked with a green W Ared W indicates that the sequence live or saved has been manipulated Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 60 en Advanced Mode FlexiDome2X IP Camera 9 3 Web Interface Web Interface gt Appearance gt LIVEPAGE Functions gt Logging 9 3 1 Appearance Adapt the appearance of the web interface and change the website language to meet your requirements If necessary replace the company s logo top right and the device name top left in the top part of the window with individual graphics
11. 10 1 3 10 1 4 10 1 5 10 1 6 Image selection View the image on a full screen Click the Stream 1 Stream 2 or M JPEG tab below the video image to switch between the different displays for the camera image Digital 1 0 Depending on the configuration of the unit the alarm input and the relay output are displayed next to the camera image The alarm symbol is for information and indicates the input status of the alarm input Active 1 Symbol lights Active 0 Symbol not lit The relay on the camera allows the operation of a device for example a light or a door opener To operate click the relay symbol The symbol is red when the relay is activated System Log Event Log The System Log field contains information about the operating status of the camera and the connection These messages can be saved automatically in a file Events such as the triggering or end of alarms are shown in the Event Log field These messages can be saved automatically in a file To delete the entries from the fields click the icon in the top right hand corner of the relevant field Saving snapshots Individual images from the video sequence that is currently being shown on the Livepage can be saved in JPEG format on the computer s hard drive Click the camera icon o to save single images The storage location depends on the configuration of the camera Recording video sequences Sections of the video sequence that is curren
12. A variant of twisted pair cabling UTP cable is not surrounded by any shielding W Wide Area Network A long distance link used to extend or connect remotely located local area networks Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 136 en Glossary FlexiDome2X IP Camera AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems Bosch Security Systems www boschsecurity com Bosch Security Systems 2010
13. Equipment Corporation not be used in advertising or publicity pertaining to distribution of the software without specific written prior permission This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 16 en Introduction FlexiDome2X IP Camera 2 2 1 Introduction Features The FlexiDome2X IP Day Night camera is a small discreet impact resistant surveillance dome containing a high performance Day Night camera with integral varifocal lens The camera incorporates 20 bit digital signal processing and a wide dynamic range sensor for outstanding picture performance under all lighting conditons The integrated unit is mounted to a wall or ceiling The sturdy construction and high impact resistant polycarbonate dome protect the camera module from damage The camera uses H 264 compression technology to give clear images while reducing bandwidth and storage requirements It is also ONVIF compliant to improve compatibility during system integration The camera operates as a network video server and transmits video and control signals over data networks such as Ethernet LANs and the Internet The camera is easy to install and ready to use Features include Progressive scan True Day Night performance with switchable IR filter 1 3 inch CCD sensor with wide dynamic range Tri streaming two H 264
14. IP Camera Advanced Mode en 105 To limit connections to SSL encryption set the Off option in the HTTP browser port the RCP port and Telnet support This deactivates all unencrypted connections allowing connections on the HTTPS port only Configure and activate encryption for media data video audio metadata on the Encryption page RCP port 1756 Activating RCP port 1756 allows unencrypted connections on this port To allow only encrypted connections set the Off option to deactivate the port Telnet support Activating Telenet support allows unencrypted connections on this port To allow only encrypted connections set the Off option to deactivate telnet support making telnet connections impossible Interface mode ETH If necessary select the Ethernet link type for interface ETH Depending on the device connected it may be necessary to select a special operation type Network MSS Byte Set the maximum segment size for the IP packet s user data here This gives the option to adjust the size of the data packets to the network environment and to optimize data transmission Please comply with the MTU value of 1 514 bytes in UDP mode iSCSI MSS Byte Specify a higher MSS value for a connection to the iSCSI system than for the other data traffic via the network The potential value depends on the network structure A higher value is only useful if the iSCSI system is located in the same subnet as the camera Bosc
15. System Overview This window is for information only and cannot be modified Keep this information at hand when seeking technical support Select the text on this page with a mouse and copy it so that it can be pasted into an e mail if required Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 114 en Operation via the browser FlexiDome2X IP Camera 10 10 1 10 1 1 Operation via the browser Livepage After the connection is established the Livepage is initially displayed It shows the live video image on the right of the browser window Depending on the configuration various text overlays may be visible on the live video image Other information may also be shown next to the live video image on the Livepage The display depends on the settings on the LIVEPAGE Functions page D LIVEPAGE RECORDINGS SETTINGS Je BOSCH Figure 10 1 Livepage Processor load When accessing the camera with a browser the processor load and network information is available in the upper right of the window next to the Bosch logo CPU1 Coder 9 23 VCA 3 aw a Re BOSCH Move the mouse cursor over the icons to display numerical values This information can help with problem solving or when fine tuning the device AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Operation via the browser en 115 10 1 2
16. are six pre defined modes with settings to make configuration easier Select one of the six pre defined modes in the Install Mode submenu The modes are defined as follows 1 24 hour Default installation mode to provide stable pictures over a 24 hour period These settings are optimized for out of the box installation 2 Traffic Capture high speed objects using default shutter in variable lighting conditions 3 Low light Provide extra enhancement such as AGC and SensUp to make usable pictures in low light conditions 4 Smart BLC Settings optimized to capture details in high contrast and extremely bright dark conditions 5 Low noise Enhancements are set to reduce picture noise Useful for conditional refresh DVR and IP storage systems because reducing noise reduces the amount of storage required Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 40 en Camera set up FlexiDome2X IP Camera 6 Infrared Use this mode if the camera is viewing a scene lit by infrared light AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Camera set up en 41 6 2 2 Network submenu To operate the camera in your network a network valid IP address must be assigned The factory default IP address is 192 168 0 1 Function Selection Description IP Address Enter an IP address for the camera Use
17. audio or metadata for example alarms or VCA data should also be recorded Including metadata could make subsequent searches of recordings easier but it requires additional memory capacity Without metadata it is not possible to include video content analysis in recordings Standard recording Select the mode for standard recordings Continuous the recording proceeds continuously If the maximum memory capacity is reached older recordings will automatically be overwritten Pre alarm recording takes place in the pre alarm time during the alarm and during the post alarm time only Off no automatic recording takes place AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Advanced Mode en 81 9 7 3 Stream Select the data stream to be used for standard recordings You can select the data stream for alarm recordings separately and independently of this setting Alarm recording Select the Pre alarm time from the list box Select the Post alarm time from the list box Select the Alarm stream to use for alarm recording The encoding interval for alarm recording can be selected from the predefined profiles Alarm triggers Select the alarm type Alarm input Motion Audio alarm Video loss alarm that is to trigger a recording Select the Virtual alarm sensors that are to trigger a recording via RCP commands or alarm scripts for example Reten
18. for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures reorient or relocate the receiving antenna increase the separation between the equipment and receiver connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Intentional or unintentional modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance shall not be made Any such modifications could void the user s authority to operate the equipment If necessary the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for corrective action The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful How to Identify and Resolve Radi
19. processor load and optimize the encoder settings or the VCA settings if necessary or turn off VCA completely Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 88 en Advanced Mode FlexiDome2X IP Camera 9 8 3 VCA configuration Profiles Configure two profiles with different VCA configurations Save profiles on your computer s hard drive and load saved profiles from there This can be useful if testing a number of different configurations Save a functioning configuration and test new settings Use the saved configuration to restore the original settings at any time 1 Select a VCA profile and enter the required settings 2 If necessary click Default to return all settings to default values 3 Click the Save to save the profile settings to another file A new window opens in which to specify the file name and where to save it 4 Click Load to load a saved profile Anew window opens in which to select the profile file and specify where to save the file To rename a profile 1 To rename the file click the icon to the right of the list field and enter the new profile name in the field 2 Click the icon again The new profile name is saved The current alarm status is displayed for information purposes Aggregation time s Set an aggregation time of between O and 20 seconds The aggregation time always starts when an alarm event occurs It extends the alarm event by the
20. reboot In this case the Set button changes to Set and Reboot 1 Make the desired changes 2 Click Set and Reboot The device is rebooted and the changed settings are activated If the IP address subnet mask or gateway address is changed then the device is only available under the new addresses after the reboot DHCP If the network has a DHCP server for dynamic IP address allocation set this parameter to On to activate the automatic acceptance of DHCP assigned IP addresses Note Certain applications for example Bosch Video Management System use the IP address for the unique assignment of the device If using these applications the DHCP server must support the fixed assignment between IP address and MAC address and must be appropriately set up so that once an IP address is assigned it is retained each time the system is rebooted IP address Enter the desired IP address for the camera The IP address must be valid for the network Subnet mask Enter the appropriate subnet mask for the set IP address Gateway address Enter the IP address of the gateway to establish a connection to a remote location in a different subnet Otherwise this field can remain empty 0 0 0 0 Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 52 en Basic Mode FlexiDome2X IP Camera 8 5 8 6 8 7 8 7 1 8 8 Encoder Profile Select a profile for encoding the video signal P
21. streams and one M JPEG stream Complies with the ONVIF standard for wide compatibility Two way audio and audio alarm Alarm input and alarm output to external devices Dynamic engine with Smart BLC Six pre programmed operation modes Adaptive dynamic noise reduction Impact resistant dome gt IK10 Tamper resistant housing Enhanced video motion detection Video and data transmission over IP data networks AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Introduction en 17 Multicast function for simultaneous picture transmission to multiple receivers Integrated Ethernet interface 10 100 Base T Power over Ethernet PoE Remote control of all built in functions via TCP IP Password protection to prevent unauthorized connection or configuration changes Event driven automatic connection for example at switch on and for alarms Fast convenient configuration using the integrated Web server and a browser Firmware update through flash memory Convenient upload and download of configuration data Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 18 en System Information FlexiDome2X IP Camera 3 3 1 3 1 1 3 1 2 3 1 3 System Information Overview of functions The camera incorporates a network video server Its primary function is to encod
22. this icon is visible Allow local recording Specify whether the icon for saving video sequences on the local memory should be displayed below the live image Video sequences can only be saved if this icon is visible Path for JPEG and video files Enter the path for the storage location of individual images and video sequences saved from the Livepage If necessary click Browse to find a suitable folder 9 3 3 Logging Save event log Select this option to save event messages in a text file on the local computer This file can be viewed edited and printed with any text editor or standard office software File for event log Enter the path for saving the event log here If necessary click Browse to find a suitable folder Save system log Select this option to save system messages in a text file on the local computer This file can be viewed edited and printed with any text editor or standard office software File for system log Enter the path for saving the system log here If necessary click Browse to find a suitable folder AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Advanced Mode en 63 9 4 9 4 1 9 4 2 Encoder Encoder gt Privacy Masks gt Encoder Profile gt Encoder Streams gt Audio Privacy Masks Four privacy mask areas can be defined The activated masked areas are filled with the select
23. to trigger an alarm Selecting the area Select the areas of the image to be monitored by the motion detector The video image is subdivided into square sensor fields Activate or deactivate each of these fields individually To exclude particular regions of the camera s field of view from monitoring due to continuous movement by a tree in the wind for example the relevant fields can be deactivated 1 Click Select Area to configure the sensor fields A new window opens 2 If necessary click Clear All first to clear the current selection fields marked red 3 Left click the fields to be activated Activated fields are marked red 4 If necessary click Select All to select the entire video frame for monitoring 5 Right click any fields to deactivate 6 Click OK to save the configuration 7 Click the close button X in the window title bar to close the window without saving the changes Tamper detection Detect tampering of cameras and video cables by means of various options Run a series of tests at different times of the day and night to ensure that the video sensor is operating as intended AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Advanced Mode en 91 Sensitivity and Trigger delay s can only be changed if Reference check is selected Sensitivity The basic sensitivity of the tamper detection can be adjusted for the environment
24. value set This prevents alarm events that occur in quick succession from triggering several alarms and successive events in a rapid sequence No further alarm is triggered during the aggregation time The post alarm time set for alarm recordings only starts once the aggregation time has expired Analysis type Select the required analysis algorithm By default only Motion is available this offers a motion detector and essential recognition of tampering AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Advanced Mode en 89 Metadata is always created for a video content analysis unless this was explicitly excluded Depending on the analysis type selected and the relevant configuration additional information overlays the video image in the preview window next to the parameter settings With the Motion analysis type for example the sensor fields in which motion is recorded are marked with rectangles Note Additional analysis algorithms with comprehensive functions such as IVMD and IVA are available from Bosch Security Systems Motion detector Motion detection is available for the Motion analysis type For the detector to function the following conditions must be met Analysis must be activated At least one sensor field must be activated The individual parameters must be configured to suit the operating environment and the desired responses
25. 2010 06 34 en Installation FlexiDome2X IP Camera 5 2 4 5 2 5 5 2 6 Audio in Audio out The unit has full duplex mono audio The two way communication can be used to connect a speaker or door intercom system The audio input signal is transmitted in sync with the video signal Refer to the cable tree table to identify the wire colors for connecting the audio input and output Audio input Line input level not suitable for direct microphone signal impedance 9 kOhm typical 5 5 Vpp maximum input voltage Audio output Line output level not suitable for direct speaker connection impedance 16 Ohm minimum 3 Vpp maximum output voltage Wiring Shielded audio connection cable is advised Observe maximum cable lengths for audio line input and output levels Indication LED The multicolored LED beside the navigation buttons indicates Power red IP connection green and IP traffic green flashing It can be disabled in the Settings Camera Installer Options menu Reset button With the power on use a small pointed object to press and hold the reset button beside the navigation buttons for more than 10 seconds to restore the factory defaults This is useful if you wish to restore the default IP address or to restore a previous version of the firmware if uploading a new version fails Mount the camera 1 Secure all cables 2 Route the cable tree from the camera around the rear of the camera module mounting base
26. 2010 06 6 en Table of Contents FlexiDome2X IP Camera 9 6 1 9 6 2 9 6 3 9 6 4 9 6 5 9 6 6 9 6 7 9 7 9 7 1 9 7 2 9 7 3 9 7 4 9 7 5 9 8 9 8 1 9 8 2 9 8 3 9 8 4 9 8 5 9 8 6 9 8 7 9 8 8 9 9 9 9 1 9 9 2 9 10 9 10 1 9 10 2 9 10 3 9 10 4 9 10 5 9 11 9 11 1 9 11 2 9 11 3 Mode ALC Shutter AGC Day night Enhance Color Installer Options Recording Storage Management Recording Profiles Retention Time Recording Scheduler Recording Status Alarm Alarm Connections Video Content Analyses VCA VCA configuration Profiles VCA configuration Scheduled VCA configuration Event triggered Audio Alarm Alarm E Mail Alarm Task Editor Interfaces Alarm input Relay Network Network Advanced Multicasting JPEG Posting Encryption Service Maintenance Licenses System Overview 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 77 77 80 81 82 83 84 84 87 88 94 96 97 98 100 101 101 101 103 103 107 108 109 110 111 111 113 113 AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Table of Contents en 7 10 10 1 10 1 1 10 1 2 10 1 3 10 1 4 10 1 5 10 1 6 10 1 7 10 1 8 10 2 10 2 1 11 11 1 11 2 11 3 12 12 1 12 2 12 2 1 13 13 1 13 1 1 13 1 2 Operation via the browser 114 Livepage 114 Processor load 114 Image selection 115 Digital O 115 System Log Event Log 115 Saving
27. 60 1 50 to 1 10000 customer selectable AES 1 60 1 50 to 1 150000 automatic flickerless or fixed Sens Up Adjustable from Off to 10x AutoBlack Automatic continuous Off DNR Automatic noise filtering On Off selectable AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Technical Data en 125 Sharpness Sharpness enhancement level selectable Peak White Invert Suppresses highlights in scenes Privacy Masking Four independent areas fully programmable gray Video Motion Analysis Motion Intelligent Video Analysis option Test pattern generator Color bars 100 Greyscale 11 step Sawtooth 2H Checker board Cross hatch UV plane Synchronization Internal Line Lock ALC lens DC iris Controls OSD with softkey operation Web browser Control feedback Actual shutter Actual gain LAN interface 1 x Ethernet 10 100 Base T automatic adaptation half full duplex RJ 45 Video encoding protocols H 264 ISO IEC 14496 10 M UPEG JPEG Video data rate 9 600 KBit s 6 MBit s Image resolutions PAL NTSC ACIF 704 x 576 480 pixels 25 30 IPS CIF 352 x 288 240 pixels 25 30 IPS Group of pictures 1 IP Image refresh rate Field image based coding 1 to 50 60 fields s adjustable PAL NTSC Network protocols Telnet RTP HTTP ARP TCP UDP IP IC
28. ENTATIONS WARRANTIES OR CERTIFICATIONS WHATSOEVER REGARDING THE PERFORMANCE OR RELIABILITY OF ANY SECURITY OR SIGNALING RELATED FUNCTIONS OF THIS PRODUCT Disposal Your Bosch product was developed and manufactured with high quality material and components that can be recycled and reused This symbol means that electronic and electrical appliances which have reached the Ea end of their working life must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste material Separate collecting systems are usually in place for disused electronic and electrical products Please dispose of these units at an environmentally compatible recycling facility per European Directive 2002 96 EC Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 14 en Safety FlexiDome2X IP Camera 1 6 Bosch notices Video loss Video loss is inherent to digital video recording therefore Bosch Security Systems cannot be held liable for any damage that results from missing video information To minimize the risk of lost digital information Bosch Security Systems recommends multiple redundant recording systems anda procedure to back up all analog and digital information Copyright This manual is the intellectual property of Bosch Security Systems and is protected by copyright All rights reserved Trademarks All hardware and software product names used in this document are likel
29. Enter your login name for the FTP server FTP server password Enter the password that gives access to the FTP server Path on FTP server Enter an exact path to post the images on the FTP server 9 10 5 Encryption If an encryption license is installed this submenu gives access to the encryption parameters AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Advanced Mode en 111 9 11 9 11 1 Service Service gt Maintenance gt Licenses gt System Overview Maintenance CAUTION Before starting a firmware update make sure to select the correct upload file Uploading the wrong files can result in the device no longer being addressable requiring it to be replaced Do not interrupt the firmware installation Even changing to another page or closing the browser window leads to interruption Interruption may lead to faulty coding of the Flash memory This can result in the device no longer being addressable requiring it to be replaced Firmware The camera functions and parameters can be updated by uploading new firmware To do this the latest firmware package is transferred to the device via the network The firmware is installed there automatically Thus a camera can be serviced and updated remotely without requiring a technician to make changes to the device on site The latest firmware can be obtained from your
30. FlexiDome2X IP Camera NDN 498 BOSCH en Installation and Operation Manual FlexiDome2X IP Camera Table of Contents en 3 Table of Contents 1 Safety 8 1 1 Safety precautions 8 1 2 Important safety instructions 9 1 3 Connection in applications 10 1 4 FCC amp ICES compliance 11 1 5 UL certification 13 1 6 Bosch notices 14 1 7 Copyrights 15 2 Introduction 16 2 1 Features 16 3 System Information 18 3 1 Overview of functions 18 3 1 1 Progressive scan 18 3 1 2 Day Night function 18 3 1 3 Wide dynamic range 18 3 1 4 Tri streaming 19 3 1 5 ONVIF Open Network Video Interface Forum 19 3 1 6 Audio 19 3 1 7 Alarm I O 19 3 1 8 Tamper detection and motion detectors 19 3 1 9 Video encoding 19 3 1 10 Multicast 19 3 1 11 Power over Ethernet 20 3 1 12 Encryption 20 3 1 13 Receiver 20 3 1 14 Recording 20 3 1 15 Snapshots 20 3 1 16 Backup 20 3 1 17 Configuration 20 3 2 Operation with external systems 22 Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 4 en Table of Contents FlexiDome2X IP Camera 4 1 4 2 4 3 5 1 5 1 1 5 1 2 5 2 5 2 1 5 2 2 5 2 3 5 2 4 5 2 5 5 2 6 5 3 5 3 1 5 3 2 6 1 6 2 6 2 1 6 2 2 6 2 3 6 2 4 6 3 7 7 1 7 2 7 2 1 7 3 7 4 Planning 24 Unpacking 24 System requirements 25 Install players 26 Installation 27 Disassembly 27 Surface mount version 27 Flush mount version 28 Mounting the unit 29 Surface m
31. MDIX compliant By default power is supplied to the camera via the Ethernet cable compliant with the Power over Ethernet standard Note The RJ45 female to female network cable connector supplied with the camera is unshielded and is appropriate for all applications that use unshielded twisted pair UTP network cable most types For applications that use shielded twisted pair STP connection cable and need to meet the EMC Alarm immunity standard EN50130 4 or the EMC Railway imunity standard EN50121 4 a shielded RJ45 female to female network cable connector not supplied shall be used Alarm input output Use the alarm input to connect external alarm devices such as door contacts or sensors A zero potential make contact or switch can be used as the actuator use a bounce free contact system Alarm input TTL logic 5 V nominal 40 VDC maximum DC coupled with 22 kOhm pull up to 3 3 V Alarm output Maximum voltage 30 VAC or 40 VDC maximum 0 5 A continuous 10 VA Use the alarm relay output for switching external devices such as lamps or sirens 1 Refer to the cable tree table to identify the wire colors for connecting the alarm input and output 2 Inthe menu system configure the alarm input as active low or active high 3 Inthe menu system configure the relay output to operate as either normally open NO or normally closed NC Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1
32. MP DHCP IGMPv2 802 1x HTTPS IGMPv3 SNMPv2 UPnP Encryption TLS 1 0 SSL AES optional Alarm input 1 Non isolated closing contact TTL logic 5V nominal 40 VDC max DC coupled with 22 kOhm pull up to 3 3 Relay output 1 Maximum voltage 30 VAC or 40 VDC Maximum 0 5 A continuous 10 VA Audio input Line in 5 5 Vpp maximum impedance 9 kOhm typical Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 126 en Technical Data FlexiDome2X IP Camera Audio output Line 3 Vpp maximum impedance 10 kOhm typical out Audio standard G 711 300 Hz to 3 4 kHz at 8 kHz sampling rate Audio signal to noise gt 50 dB ratio Weight 0 670 kg 1 477 Ib SMB 1 289 kg 2 842 Ib Operating 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F cold start temperature 50 C 58 F with heater enabled AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Technical Data en 127 13 1 1 Dimensions 57 6 2 27 57 6 2 27 Em at 33 3 1 31 66 5 2 62 85 3 35 39 5 1 56 B95 3 7 158 6 22 mm in Figure 13 1 Flush mount dimensions Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 128 en Technic
33. Profiles can be configured for use with the H 264 settings of encoder streams Select a profile by clicking the appropriate tab Change the name of a profile and individual parameter values within a profile Profiles are rather complex They include a number of parameters that interact with one another so it is generally best to use the default profiles Only change a profile if completely familiar with all the configuration options The parameters as a group constitute a profile and are dependent on one another If a setting outside the permitted range for a parameter is entered the nearest valid value is substituted when the settings are saved Profile name Enter a new name for the profile here Target data rate To optimize utilization of the bandwidth in the network limit the data rate for the camera The target data rate should be set according to the desired picture quality for typical scenes with no excessive motion For complex images or frequent changes of image content due to frequent movements this limit can temporarily be exceeded up to the value entered in the Maximum data rate field Maximum data rate This maximum data rate is not exceeded under any circumstances Depending on the video quality settings for the AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Advanced Mode en 65 frames and P frames this can result in individual images being skip
34. activate authentication to communicate with the device 1 Enter the user name that the Radius server uses for the camera in the Identity field 2 Enter the Password that the Radius server expects from the camera Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 108 en Advanced Mode FlexiDome2X IP Camera 9 10 3 RTSP port If necessary select a different port for the exchange of the RTSP data from the list The standard RTSP port is 554 Select Off to deactivate the RTSP function Multicasting In addition to a one to one connection between a camera anda single receiver unicast the camera can enable multiple receivers to receive the video signal simultaneously This is either done by duplicating the data stream in the device and then distributing it to multiple receivers multi unicast or by distributing an individual data stream in the network itself to multiple receivers in a defined group multicast Enter a dedicated multicast address and port for each stream Then switch between the streams by clicking the associated tabs The prerequisite for multicast operation is a multicast capable network that uses the UDP and IGMP protocols Other group membership protocols are not supported The TCP protocol does not support multicast connections A special IP address class D address must be configured for multicast operation in a multicast enabled network The network must suppor
35. address Check the IP addresses terminal program Faulty data transmission within the LAN Check the data transmission with ping The maximum number of connections has been reached Wait until there is a free connection and call the transmitter again AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2xX IP Camera Troubleshooting en 121 Malfunction Possible causes Solution No audio transmission to remote station Hardware fault Check that all connected audio units are operating correctly Faulty cable connections Check all cables plugs contacts and connections Incorrect configuration Check audio parameters on the Audio configuration and LIVEPAGE Functions pages The audio voice connection is already in use by another receiver Wait until the connection is free and then call the sender again The unit does not report an alarm Alarm source is not selected Select possible alarm sources on the Alarm sources configuration page No alarm response specified Specify the desired alarm response on the Alarm connections configuration page if necessary change the IP address Control of cameras or other units is not possible The cable connection between the serial interface and the connected unit is not correct Check all cable connections and ensu
36. age quality and can also be adapted to local conditions within wide limits Multicast In suitably configured networks the multicast function enables simultaneous real time transmission to multiple receivers The prerequisite for this is that the UDP and IGMP V2 protocols are implemented on the network Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 20 en System Information FlexiDome2X IP Camera 3 1 11 3 1 12 3 1 13 3 1 14 3 1 15 3 1 16 3 1 17 Power over Ethernet Power for the camera can be supplied via a Power over Ethernet compliant network cable connection With this configuration only a single cable connection is required to view power and control the camera Encryption The unit offers a variety of options for protection against unauthorized reading Web browser connections can be protected using HTTPS Protect the control channels via the SSL encryption protocol With an additional license the user data itself can be encrypted Receiver H 264 compatible hardware decoders can be used as a receiver Computers with decoding software such as VIDOS or computers with the Microsoft Internet Explorer web browser installed can also be used as receivers Recording The camera can be used with an iSCSI server connected via the network to store long term recordings Snapshots Individual video frames snapshots can be called up as JPEG images store
37. ain can have during AGC operation 0 to 30 dB Selects the gain setting for Fixed gain operation 0 is no gain Actual gain Displays the actual AGC value from the camera to help compare gain level with lighting levels and picture performance Day night The Day Night camera is equipped with a motorized IR infrared filter The IR filter can be removed in low light or IR illuminated applications There are four different methods of switching via the alarm input as part of the programmable mode profile automatically based on the observed light levels or via the settings page Day night Auto the camera switches the IR cut off filter on and off depending on the scene illumination level Monochrome the IR cut off filter is removed giving full IR sensitivity Color the camera always produces a color signal regardless of light levels Switch level Set the video Switch level at which the camera in Auto mode switches to monochrome operation 15 to O to 15 AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Advanced Mode en 73 9 6 5 A low negative value means that the camera switches to monochrome at a lower light level A high positive value means that the camera switches to monochrome at a higher light level Priority In Auto switching mode set the camera priority to either Color the camera gives color pictures as long
38. al Data FlexiDome2X IP Camera 30 8 1 21 130 5 5 14 B158 6 22 mm in Figure 13 2 Surface mount dimensions AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Technical Data en 129 13 1 2 Accessories Contact your Bosch representative for the latest available accessories Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 130 en Glossary FlexiDome2X IP Camera Glossary 0 9 10 100Base TIEEE 802 3 specification for 10 or 100 Mbps Ethernet 802 1x ARP Baud bps CF CIF DHCP DNS The IEEE 802 1x standard provides a general method for authentication and authorization in IEEE 802 networks Authentication is carried out via the authenticator which checks the transmitted authentication information using an authentication server see RADIUS server and approves or denies access to the offered services LAN VLAN or WLAN accordingly A Address Resolution Protocol a protocol for mapping MAC and IP addresses Unit of measure for the speed of data transmission Bits per second the actual data rate C CompactFlash interface standard for digital storage media amongst other things Used in computers in the form of CF cards digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants PDA Common Intermediate Format video format with 352 x 288 240
39. al conditions to which the camera is subject The algorithm reacts to the differences between the reference image and the current video image The darker the observation area the higher the value that must be selected Trigger delay s Set delayed alarm triggering here The alarm is only triggered after a set time interval in seconds has elapsed and then only if the triggering condition still exists If the original condition has been restored before this time interval elapses the alarm is not triggered This avoids false alarms triggered by short term changes for example cleaning activities in the direct field of vision of the camera Global change slider Set how large the global change in the video image must be for an alarm to be triggered This setting is independent of the sensor fields selected under Select Area Set a high value if fewer sensor fields need to change to trigger an alarm With a low value it is necessary for changes to occur simultaneously in a large number of sensor fields to trigger an alarm This option allows detection independently of motion alarms manipulation of the orientation or location of a camera resulting from turning the camera mount bracket for example Global change Activate this function if the global change as set with the Global change slide control should trigger an alarm Scene too bright Activate this function if tampering associated with exposure to extreme light for instance shi
40. anced Mode en 75 9 6 7 In Manual mode the Red Green and Blue gain can be manually set to a desired position Speed Adjust the speed Fast Mediumor Slow of the white balance control loop R gain Offsets factory white point alignment reducing red introduces more cyan ATW and AWBhold 5 to 5 adjusts the Red gain to optimize the white point Manual 50 to 50 adjusts the Red gain B gain Offsets factory white point alignment reducing blue introduces more yellow ATW and AWBhold 5 to 5 adjusts the B gain to optimize the white point Manual 50 to 50 adjusts the Blue gain G gain Manual 50 to 50 adjusts the Green gain It is only necessary to change the white point offset for special scene conditions Saturation Adjusts the color saturation 15 gives a monochrome image Installer Options Synchronization Select the Synchronization method for the camera Line lock to lock to the power supply frequency internal for free running camera operation Ticker bar Switches a ticker bar on the live image on or off Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 76 en Advanced Mode FlexiDome2X IP Camera Camera buttons Disable the Camera buttons on the camera to prevent unauthorized change of the camera settings Camera LED Disable the Camera LED on the camera to switch it off Show test pattern Select On to show a video te
41. ar Select several consecutive calendar days by holding down the mouse button These will later be displayed as a single entry in the table 4 Click OK to accept the selection The window closes 5 Assign the individual holidays to the VCA profiles as described above Deleting Holidays Delete defined holidays at any time 1 Click Delete A new window opens 2 Click the date to delete AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Advanced Mode en 95 3 Click OK The item is deleted from the table and the window closes 4 The process must be repeated for deleting additional days Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 96 en Advanced Mode FlexiDome2X IP Camera 9 8 5 VCA configuration Event triggered This configuration allows you to stipulate that the video content analysis is only to be activated when triggered by an event As long as no trigger is activated the Silent MOTION configuration in which metadata is created is active this metadata facilitates searches of recordings but does not trigger an alarm Trigger Select a physical alarm or a virtual alarm as a trigger A virtual alarm is created using software with RCP commands or alarm scripts for example Trigger active Select the VCA configuration here that is to be enabled via an active trigger A green check mark to the rig
42. as the light level permits Motion the camera gives sharp images without motion blur as long as the light level permits it switches to monochrome earlier than it would with Color priority The camera recognizes IR illuminated scenes to prevent unwanted switching to color mode IR contrast There are two modes for IR contrast Enhanced the camera optimizes contrast in applications with high IR illumination levels Select this mode for IR 730 to 940 nm light sources and for scenes with grass and green foliage Normal the camera optimizes contrast in mono applications with visible light illumination Color burst Off the color burst in the video signal is switched Off in monochrome mode On the color burst remains active even in monochrome mode required by some DVRs and IP encoders Enhance Dynamic engine Off turns off all automatic scene detail and enhancements only recommendedfor testing XF Dynamic extra internal processing is enabled for low light applications traffic etc 2X Dynamic 2X Dynamic adds dual sensor exposure to the XF Dynamic features In harsh lighting conditions pixels Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 74 en Advanced Mode FlexiDome2X IP Camera 9 6 6 from each exposure are mixed to give a more detailed image use 2X Dynamic when SmartBLC is not required Smart BLC BLC window and weightin
43. at the file to be loaded comes from the same device type as the device to be reconfigured 3 Click Upload to begin transmission to the device The progress bar allows monitoring of the transfer Once the upload is complete the new configuration is activated The time remaining is shown by the message going to reset Reconnecting in seconds When the upload is completed successfully the device reboots automatically SSL certificate To work with an SSL connection both sides of the connection must have the appropriate certificates Upload one or more certificate files one at a time to the camera 1 Enter the full path of the file to upload or click Browse to locate the file 2 Click Upload to start the file transfer AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Advanced Mode en 113 9 11 2 9 11 3 Once all files have been successfully uploaded the device must be rebooted In the address field of the browser enter reset after the camera s IP address for example 192 168 0 10 reset The new SSL certificate is valid Maintenance log Download an internal maintenance log from the device to send it to Customer Service for support purposes Click Download and select a storage location for the file Licenses This window is for the activation of additional functions by entering activation codes An overview of installed licenses is shown
44. ation DiBos can use alarm inputs to trigger actions and when motion detection Motion is active can record the relevant cells making intelligent motion detection possible Divar 700 Series The Divar 700 Series of digital video recorders can view and record images from the camera via a network connection The Divar 700 Series controls the camera so that the correct settings are used Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 24 en Planning FlexiDome2X IP Camera 4 Planning 4 1 Unpacking Unpack carefully and handle the equipment with care The packaging contains Integrated FlexiDome2xX IP camera unit Mounting hardware kit Special screwdriver bit for tamper resistant screws Lens adjustment cap RJ45 female to female network cable connector Template for flush mount DVD ROM mini Manual System requirements Configuration Manager BVIP Lite Suite MPEG ActiveX control DirectX control Microsoft Internet Explorer Sun JVM Player and Archive Player Adobe Acrobat Reader Quick install instructions Safety instructions If equipment has been damaged during shipment repack it in the original packaging and notify the shipping agent or supplier AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Planning en 25 4 2 System requirements Computer with Windows XP Vista operating system network a
45. ccess and Microsoft Internet Explorer web browser version 7 0 or later or Computer with Windows XP Vista operating system network access and reception software for example VIDOS Bosch VMS or DIBOS 900 Series or H 264 compatible hardware decoder from Bosch Security Systems such as VIP XD as a receiver and a connected video monitor or Divar 700 Series Digital Video Recorder The minimum PC requirements are Operating platform A PC running Windows XP or Windows Vista with IE 7 0 Processor Dual core 3 0 GHz RAM memory 256 MB Monitor resolution 1024 x 768 Network interface 100 BaseT DirectX 9 0c Make sure the graphics card is set to 16 bit or 32 bit color depth and that Sun JVM is installed on your PC To play back live video images an appropriate ActiveX must be installed on the computer If necessary install the required software and controls from the product DVD provided For further assistance contact your PC system administrator Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 26 en Planning FlexiDome2X IP Camera 4 3 Install players Play back saved video sequences using the Player from Bosch Security Systems This can be found on the DVD ROM supplied to play back saved sequences using the Player suitable Activex software must be installed on the computer 1 Sl ey tS Insert the DVD into the DVD ROM drive of the computer If the DVD
46. connections inside the water tight compartment After connections are made ensure that the watertight compartment is tightly closed and cables and conduits are properly sealed to prevent ingress of water Cable tree Use the following table to identify the wires in the cable tree Wire color Signal Red 12 VDC 24 VAC Brown GND DC 24 VAC Yellow Green Earth Black Orange Alarm Out A White Orange Alarm Out B Violet Alarm In White Violet Ground Alarm In White Audio In Shield Ground Audio In Black Audio Out Shield Ground Audio Out Power connection 1 Use a class 2 power supply 24 VAC or 12 VDC 2 Connect the power wires red brown to the power supply connector 3 Connect the earth wire yellow green from the camera to the system earth of the installation to ensure correct EMC RFI and safety protection Note For a DC supply the polarity is important Incorrect polarity does not damage the camera but it will not switch on AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Installation en 33 Network and PoE connection 1 Use an unshielded twisted pair UTP or shielded twisted pair STP Category 5e cable maximum length 100 meters 2 Use the RJ45 female to female network cable connector to connect the network cable of the system to the RJ45 connector of the camera Auto
47. customer service center or from the Bosch Security Systems download area To update the firmware 1 First store the firmware file on your hard disk 2 Enter the full path for the firmware file in the field or click Browse to locate and select the file 3 Click Upload to begin transferring the file to the device The progress bar allows monitoring of the transfer Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 112 en Advanced Mode FlexiDome2X IP Camera The new firmware is unpacked and the Flash memory is reprogrammed The time remaining is shown by the message going to reset Reconnecting in seconds When the upload is completed successfully the device reboots automatically If the operating status LED lights up red the upload has failed and must be repeated To perform the upload switch to a special page 1 Inthe address bar of your browser enter main htm after the device IP address for example 192 168 0 10 main htm 2 Repeat the upload Configuration Save configuration data for the camera to a computer and load saved configuration data from a computer to the device To save the camera settings 1 Click Download a dialog box appears 2 Follow the instructions to save the current settings To load configuration data from the computer to the device 1 Enter the full path of the file to upload or click Browse to select the desired file 2 Make certain th
48. d on the hard drive or displayed in a separate browser window Backup The browser application has an icon for saving the video images provided by the unit as a file on your computer s hard drive Clicking this icon stores the video sequences and they can be replayed with the Player from Bosch Security Systems included with the package Configuration The camera can be configured using a browser on the local network Intranet or from the Internet Similarly firmware updates and rapid loading of device configurations are also AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera System Information en 21 possible Configuration settings can be stored as files ona computer and copied from one camera to another Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 22 en System Information FlexiDome2X IP Camera 3 2 Operation with external systems The camera can be used with a variety of Bosch software and hardware systems Bosch Video Management System VIDOS video management software DiBos 900 Series digital video recorder Divar 700 Series digital video recorder Note When connected to any of these systems many of the camera configuration parameters are controlled by the system and not by the settings made via a web browser connected to the camera Bosch Video Management System The Bosch Video Manag
49. does not start automatically open the DVD in Windows Explorer and double click the index html file to start the installation Select a language from the list box at the top Click Tools in the menu Click Archive Player the installation starts Follow the instructions in the installation program The Archive Player is installed together with the Player After a successful installation two new icons for the Player and the Archive Player appear on the desktop Double click the Player icon to start the Player AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Installation en 27 5 Installation CAUTION Installation should only be performed by qualified service personnel in accordance with the National Electrical Code or applicable local codes 5 1 Disassembly 5 1 1 Surface mount version The camera housing unit consists of the following parts Surface mount box Camera module and mounting base Inner liner with sealing ring Dome Trim ring aRWNE To disassemble the unit proceed as follows 1 Using the special screwdriver bit loosen the three tamper resistant screws in the trim ring the screws remain in place Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 28 en Installation FlexiDome2X IP Camera 2 Remove the trim ring with dome by pulling it off of the base 3 Remove the
50. e If the changes are not satisfactory restore the default values for the mode Mode ID Enter a name for the selected mode Copy mode to Select a mode to copy the current mode to Restore Mode Defaults Click to restore the factory defaults A confirmation screen appears Allow 5 seconds for the camera to optimize the picture after a mode reset 9 6 2 ALC ALC level Adjust the video output level 15 to O to 15 Select the range within which the ALC will operate A positive value is more useful for low light conditions a negative value is more useful for very bright conditions Some ALC adjustment may improve scene content when Smart BLC is enabled Peak average Adjust the balance between peak and average video control 15 to O to 15 At 15 the camera controls the average video level at 15 the camera controls the peak video level AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Advanced Mode en 71 9 6 3 A negative value gives more priority to average light levels a positive value gives more priority to peak light levels Video iris lens choose an average level for best results peak settings may cause oscillations Speed Adjust the speed of the video level control loop Slow Medium or Fast For most scenes it should remain at the default value Shutter AGC Shutter Fixed allows a user defined shutter speed AES a
51. e how the desired items are available Transmit audio When selected the audio from the camera if on is sent to the computer Show alarm inputs The alarm inputs are displayed next to the video image as icons along with their assigned names If an alarm is active the corresponding icon changes color Show relay outputs The relay output is shown next to the video image as an icon along with its assigned name If a relay is switched the icon changes color Show VCA trajectories The trajectories motion lines of objects from the video content analysis are displayed in the live video image if a corresponding analysis type is activated Show VCA metadata When video content analysis VCA is activated additional information is displayed in the live video stream For example in Motion mode the sensor areas for motion detection are marked Show event log The event messages are displayed with the date and time ina field next to the video image Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 62 en Advanced Mode FlexiDome2X IP Camera Show system log The system messages are displayed with the date and time ina field next to the video image and provide information about the establishment and termination of connections etc Allow snapshots Specify whether the icon for saving individual images should be displayed below the live image Individual images can only be saved if
52. e video and control data for transmission over an IP network With its H 264 encoding it is ideally suited for IP communication and for remote access to digital video recorders and IP systems The use of existing networks means that integration with CCTV systems or local networks can be achieved quickly and easily Video images from a single camera can be simultaneously received on several receivers Progressive scan The camera captures and processes progressively scanned images When there is fast motion in a scene progressively scanned images are generally sharper than interlaced images Day Night function The Day Night function provides enhanced night viewing by increasing the IR sensitivity The motorized IR filter can be removed in low light or IR illuminated applications The IR filter switches from color to monochrome automatically by sensing the illumination level In auto switching mode the camera prioritizes motion the camera gives sharp images without motion blur or color the camera gives color pictures as long as the light level permits Wide dynamic range A unique combination of 20 bit digital video processing that enhances sensitivity and 2X Dynamic which extends the dynamic range provides a sharper more detailed image with outstanding accuracy in color reproduction The 20 bit digital signal is automatically processed to optimally capture the detail in both the high and low light areas of the scene simultaneously
53. eactivate Click OK to save the configuration 7 Click the close button X in the window title bar to close the window without saving the changes he Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 94 en Advanced Mode FlexiDome2X IP Camera 9 8 4 VCA configuration Scheduled A scheduled configuration allows you to link a VCA profile with the days and times at which the video content analysis is to be active Schedules can be defined for weekdays and for holidays Weekdays Link any number of 15 minute intervals with the VCA profiles for each day of the week Moving the mouse cursor over the table displays the time below it This aids orientation 1 Click the profile to link in the Time periods field 2 Click in a field in the table hold down the mouse button and drag the cursor over all the periods to be assigned to the selected profile 3 Use the right mouse button to deselect any of the intervals 4 Click Select All to link all time intervals to the selected profile 5 Click Clear All to deselect all of the intervals 6 When finished click Set to save the settings in the device Holidays Define holidays on which a profile should be active that are different to the standard weekly schedule 1 Click the Holidays tab Any days that have already been selected are shown in the table 2 Click Add A new window opens 3 Select the desired date from the calend
54. ecify the reference check once again Disappearing edges The area selected in the reference image should contain a prominent structure If this structure is concealed or moved the reference check triggers an alarm If the selected area is too homogenous so that concealing and moving the structure would not trigger an alarm then an alarm is triggered immediately to indicate the inadequate reference image AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Advanced Mode en 93 Appearing edges Select this option if the selected area of the reference image includes a largely homogenous surface If structures appear in this area then an alarm is triggered Selecting the area Select the image areas in the reference image that are to be monitored The video image is subdivided into square fields Activate or deactivate each of these fields individually Select only those areas for reference monitoring in which no movement takes place and that are always evenly lit as false alarms could otherwise be triggered 1 Click Select Area to configure the sensor fields A new window opens 2 If necessary click Clear All first to clear the current selection fields marked yellow 3 Left click the fields to be activated Activated fields are marked yellow 4 If necessary click Select All to select the entire video frame for monitoring 5 Right click any fields to d
55. ect the required recording media to activate them and then configure the recording parameters iSCSI Media If an iSCSI system is selected as the storage medium a connection to the desired iSCSI system is needed to set the configuration parameters Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 78 en Advanced Mode FlexiDome2X IP Camera The storage system selected must be available on the network and completely set up Amongst other things it must have an IP address and be divided into logical drives LUN 1 Enter the IP address of the required iSCSI destination in the iSCSI IP address field 2 Ifthe iSCSI destination is password protected enter this into the Password field 3 Click the Read button The connection to the IP address is established The Storage overview field displays the logical drives Activating and Configuring Storage Media The storage overview displays the available storage media Select individual media or iSCSI drives and transfer these to the Managed storage media list Activate the storage media in this list and configure them for storage Note Each storage medium can only be associated with one user If a storage medium is already being used by another user decouple the user and connect the drive to the camera Before decoupling make absolutely sure that the previous user no longer needs the storage medium 1 In the Storage overview sectio
56. ed pattern in live view 1 Select the pattern to be used for all masks Gray 2 Check the box of the mask you wish to activate 3 Use the mouse to define the area for each of the masks Encoder Profile Adapt the video data transmission to the operating environment network structure bandwidth data structures The camera simultaneously generates two H 264 video streams and an M JPEG stream Tri streaming Select the compression settings of these streams individually for example one setting for transmissions to the Internet and one for LAN connections The settings are made individually for each stream Define profiles Eight definable profiles are available The pre programmed profiles give priority to different parameters High resolution 1 High resolution 4CIF D1 for high bandwidth connections High resolution 2 High resolution 4CIF D1 with lower data rate Low bandwidth High resolution 4CIF D1 for low bandwidth connections DSL High resolution 4CIF D1 for DSL connections at 500 kbps maximum Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 64 en Advanced Mode FlexiDome2X IP Camera ISDN 2B CIF resolution for ISDN connections at 100 kbps maximum ISDN 1B CIF resolution for ISDN connections at 50 kbps maximum MODEM CIF resolution for analog modem connections at 22 kbps maximum GSM CIF resolution for GSM connections Profile Configuration
57. em requirements Microsoft Internet Explorer version 7 0 or higher Monitor resolution at least 1024 x 768 pixels 16 or 32 bit color depth Sun JVM installed Intranet or Internet network access The Web browser must be configured to enable Cookies to be set from the IP address of the unit In Windows Vista deactivate protected mode on the Security tab under Internet Options Read the information in the System Requirements document on the product DVD supplied and if necessary install the required programs and controls To play back live video images an appropriate ActiveX must be installed on the computer If necessary the required software and controls can be installed from the product DVD provided a Insert the mini DVD into the DVD ROM drive of the computer If the DVD does not start automatically open the root directory of the DVD in Windows Explorer and double click MPEGAx exe b Follow the on screen instructions Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 44 en Browser connection FlexiDome2X IP Camera 7 2 7 2 1 7 3 Establishing the connection The camera must be assigned a valid IP address to operate on your network The default address pre set at the factory is 192 168 0 1 1 Start the Web browser 2 Enter the IP address of the camera as the URL Note If the connection is not established the maximum number of possible connections
58. ement System is a unique enterprise IP video surveillance solution that provides seamless management of digital video audio and data across any IP network It is designed to work with Bosch CCTV products as part of a total video surveillance management system Integrate your existing components into one easy to manage system or use Bosch s full line capabilities and benefit from a complete surveillance solution based on cutting edge technology and years of experience VIDOS The camera video server and VIDOS software combine to provide a high performance system solution VIDOS is software for operating controlling and administering CCTV installations such as surveillance systems at remote locations It runs under Microsoft Windows operating systems Its main job is decoding video audio and control data from a remote transmitter There are many options available for operation and configuration when using a camera with VIDOS DiBos 900 Series The camera is also designed for use with DiBos 900 Series Video Recorders DiBos can record up to 32 video and audio AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera System Information en 23 streams and is available as software or as a hybrid DVR with additional analog camera and audio inputs DiBos supports various functions of the camera such as controlling relays remote control of peripheral devices and remote configur
59. emote locations one after the other in the numbered sequence until a connection is made Destination IP address For each number enter the corresponding IP address for the desired remote station Destination password If the remote station is password protected enter the password here Only ten passwords can be defined here Define a general password if more than ten connections are required for example when connections are initiated by a controlling AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Advanced Mode en 85 system such as VIDOS or Bosch Video Management System The camera connects to all remote stations protected by the same general password To define a general password 1 Select 10 in the Number of destination IP address list box 2 Enter 0 0 0 0 in the Destination IP address field Enter the password in the Destination password field pa 4 Set the user password of all the remote stations to be accessed using this password Setting destination 10 to the IP address 0 0 0 0 overrides its function as the tenth address to try Video transmission If the device is operated behind a firewall select TCP HTTP port as the transfer protocol For use in a local network select UDP Please note that in some circumstances in the event of an alarm a larger bandwidth must be available on the network for additional video images if Multicast op
60. empty 0 0 0 0 DNS server address The device is easier to access if it is listed on a DNS server For example to establish an Internet connection to the camera it is sufficient to enter the name given to the device on the DNS server as a URL in the browser Enter the DNS server s IP address Servers are supported for secure and dynamic DNS Details gt gt Video transmission If the device is used behind a firewall TCP Port 80 should be selected as the transmission protocol For use in a local network choose UDP Multicast operation is only possible with the UDP protocol The TCP protocol does not support multicast connections The MTU value in UDP mode is 1514 bytes HTTP browser port Select a different HTTP browser port from the list if required The default HTTP port is 80 To limit connection to HTTPS deactivate the HTTP port To do this activate the Off option HTTPS browser port To limit browser access to encrypted connections choose an HTTPS port from the list The standard HTTPS port is 443 Select the Off option to deactivate HTTPS ports and limit connections to unencrypted ports The camera uses the TLS 1 0 protocol Ensure that the browser has been configured to support this protocol Also ensure that Java application support is activated in the Java Plug in Control Panel of the Windows Control Panel AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X
61. enter m f j 0 H Right key Down key Left key Figure 6 1 Navigation To open the install menu and enable the analog video output press and hold the center key for approximately two seconds This turns off the IP video stream Use the up or down keys to scroll through a menu Use the left or right keys to move through options or to set parameters When in a menu quickly double press the menu select key to restore the selected item to its factory default To close all menus at once hold down the menu select key until the menu display disappears or continually select the Exit item This turns the IP video stream back on Some menus automatically close after about two minutes other menus have to be closed manually AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Camera set up en 39 6 2 6 2 1 Install menu When the Install menu is opened the MAC address of the unit is shown This is factory set and cannot be changed To ensure that the correct MAC address is displayed wait 20 seconds after power up before opening the Install menu The items in the Install menu include the Mode selection the Lens Wizard submenu the Network submenu and the Defaults submenu Note Camera parameter set up is done via IP See Section 9 6 Camera for the specific camera menus Pre defined modes There
62. eration Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Advanced Mode en 107 9 10 2 Advanced The settings on this page are used to set advanced settings the network Some changes only take effect after a reboot In this case Set changes to Set and Reboot 1 Make the desired changes 2 Click Set and Reboot The device is rebooted and the changed settings are activated SNMP The camera supports the SNMP V2 Simple Network Management Protocol for managing and monitoring network components and can send SNMP messages traps to IP addresses It supports SNMP MIB II in the unified code If On is selected for the SNMP parameter and a SNMP host address is not entered the device does not send the traps automatically and will only reply to SNMP requests If one or two SNMP host addresses are entered SNMP traps are sent automatically Select Off to deactivate the SNMP function 1 SNMP host address 2 SNMP host address To send SNMP traps automatically enter the IP addresses of one or two target devices here SNMP traps To choose which traps are sent 1 Click Select A dialog box appears 2 Click the check boxes of the appropriate traps 3 Click Set to close the window and send all of the checked traps Authentication 802 1x To configure Radius server authentication connect the camera directly to a computer using a network cable If a Radius server controls access rights over the network select On to
63. eration is not possible To enable Multicast operation select the UDP option for the Video transmission parameter here and on the Network page Remote port Select a browser port depending on the network configuration The ports for HTTPS connections are only available if the On option in SSL encryption is selected Video output If it is known which device is being used as the receiver select the analog video output to which the signal should be switched If the destination device is unknown it is advisable to select the First available option In this case the image is placed on the first free video output This is an output on which there is no signal The connected monitor only displays images when an alarm is triggered If a particular video output is selected and a split image is set for this output on the receiver select the decoder from Decoder in the receiver that is to be used to display the alarm image Refer to the destination device Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 86 en Advanced Mode FlexiDome2X IP Camera documentation concerning image display options and available video outputs Decoder Select a decoder of the receiver to display the alarm image The decoder selected has an impact on the position of the image in a split screen SSL encryption SSL encryption protects data used for establishing a connection such as the password By selecting On onl
64. ervals to be assigned to the selected profile 5 Click Clear All to deselect all of the intervals 6 When finished click Set to save the settings to the device Holidays Define holidays whose settings will override the settings for the normal weekly schedule 1 Click the Holidays tab Days that have already been defined are shown in the table 2 Click Add A new window opens Select the desired date from the calendar Drag the mouse to select a range of dates These are handled as a single entry in the table 4 Click OK to accept the selection s The window closes 5 Assign the defined holidays to the recording profile as described above Delete user defined holidays at any time 1 Click Delete in the Holidays tab A new window opens 2 Click the date to be deleted 3 Click OK The selection is removed from the table and the window is closed 4 Repeat for any other dates to be deleted AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Advanced Mode en 83 9 7 5 Profile names Change the names of the recording profiles listed in the Time periods box 1 Click a profile 2 Click Rename 3 Enter the new name and click Rename again Activate recording After completing configuration activate the recording schedule and start recording Once activated the Recording Profiles and the Recording Scheduler are deactivated and the configurati
65. explains which part of an IP address is the network address and which part is the host address It is usually written in dotted decimal notation for example 255 255 255 192 Network Time Protocol a standard for synchronizing computer system clocks via packet based communication networks NTP uses the connectionless network protocol UDP This was developed specifically for enabling time to be reliably transmitted over networks with variable packet runtime Ping O Optical Fiber now used predominantly as the transmission medium for line borne telecommunication processes glass fiber cable P Values used for configuration Q Quarter CIF video format with 176 x 144 120 pixels see CIF Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 134 en Glossary FlexiDome2X IP Camera R RADIUS serverRemote Authentication Dial In User Service a client server protocol for the authentication authorization and accounting of users with dial up connections on a computer network RADIUS is the de facto standard for central authentication of dial up connections via Modem ISDN VPN Wireless LAN see 802 1x and DSL RFC 868 A Request For Comment protocol for synchronizing computer clocks over the Internet RS232 RS422 RS485 Recommended standards for serial data transmission A communication interface for third party control firmware upgrades and service purposes for camera and DVR product
66. g factor are automatically defined Camera dynamically adjusts these for changing light conditions Includes all the benefits of 2X Dynamic Auto black Auto black ON automatically increases the visibility of details even when scene contrast is less than full range due to mist fog etc Sharpness level Adjusts the black level between 15 and 15 Zero position of slider corresponds to the factory default black level A low negative value makes the picture less sharp Increasing sharpness brings out more detail Extra sharpness can enhance the details of license plates facial features and the edges of certain surfaces Dynamic noise reduction In AUTO mode the camera automatically reduces the noise in the picture This may cause some motion blur on exceptionally fast moving objects immediately in front of the camera This can be corrected by widening the field of view or selecting Off Peak white invert Use Peak white invert to reduce glare from the CRT LCD display Use in ANPR LPR applications to reduce headlight glare Test on site to ensure that it does benefit the application and is not distracting for operators Color White balance ATW Auto tracking white balance allows the camera to continually adjust for optimal color reproduction AWB hold Puts ATW on hold and saves the color settings AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Adv
67. h Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 106 en Advanced Mode FlexiDome2X IP Camera Enable DynDNS DynDNS org is a DNS hosting service that stores IP addresses in a database ready for use It allows selecting the device via the Internet using a host name without having to know the current IP address of the device Enable this service here To do this obtain an account with DynDNS org and register the required host name for the device on that site Note Information about the service registration process and available host names can be found at DynDNS org Host name Enter the host name registered on DynDNS org for the device here User name Enter the user name registered at DynDNS org here Password Enter the password registered at DynDNS org here Force registration now Force the registration by transferring the IP address to the DynDNS server Entries that change frequently are not provided in the Domain Name System It is a good idea to force the registration when setting up the device for the first time Only use this function when necessary and no more than once a day to avoid the possibility of being blocked by the service provider To transfer the IP address of the device click the Register button Status The status of the DynDNS function is displayed here for information purposes these settings cannot be changed AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Op
68. ht of the list field indicates that the trigger is active Trigger inactive Select the VCA configuration here that is to be activated if the trigger is not active A green check mark to the right of the list field indicates that the trigger is inactive Delay s Select the delay period for the reaction of the video content analysis to trigger signals The alarm is only triggered after a set time interval in seconds has elapsed and then only if the triggering condition still exists If the original condition has been restored before this time interval elapses the alarm is not triggered A delay period may be useful in avoiding false alarms or frequent triggering During the delay period the Silent MOTION configuration is always enabled AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Advanced Mode en 97 9 8 6 Audio Alarm Create alarms based on audio signals Configure signal strengths and frequency ranges so that false alarms for example machine noise or background noise are avoided Set up normal audio transmission before configuring the audio alarm Audio alarm Select On for the device to generate audio alarms Name The name makes it easier to identify the alarm in extensive video monitoring systems for example with the VIDOS and Bosch Video Management System programs Enter a unique and clear name here Signal Ranges Exclude particular signa
69. ice 1 Inthe address bar of your browser after the unit IP address enter version for example 192 168 0 80 version 2 Write down the information or print out the page AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Maintenance en 123 12 12 1 12 2 Maintenance Testing the network connection The ping command can be used to check the connection between two IP addresses This allows testing whether a device is active in the network 1 Open the DOS command prompt 2 Type ping followed by the IP address of the device If the device is found the response appears as Reply from followed by the number of bytes sent and the transmission time in milliseconds Otherwise the device cannot be accessed via the network This might be because The device is not properly connected to the network Check the cable connections in this case The device is not correctly integrated into the network Check the IP address subnet mask and gateway address Repairs CAUTION Never open the casing of the unit The unit does not contain any user serviceable parts Ensure that all maintenance or repair work is performed only by qualified personnel electrical engineering or network technology specialists In case of doubt contact your dealer s technical service center 12 2 1 Transfer and disposal The camera should only be pa
70. ight or IR illuminated applications by software configuration settings If Auto switching mode is selected the camera automatically switches the filter depending on the observed light level The switching level is programmable In Auto switching mode the camera prioritizes motion the camera gives sharp images without motion blur as long as the light level permits or color the camera gives color pictures as long as the light level permits The camera recognizes IR illuminated scenes to prevent unwanted switching to color mode There are four different methods of controlling the IR filter via an alarm input automatically based on the observed light levels or as part of the programmable mode profile AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Browser connection en 43 7 Browser connection A computer with Microsoft Internet Explorer can be used to receive live images from the camera control cameras and replay stored sequences The camera is configured over the network using the browser or via the supplied Configuration Manager The configuration options using the menu system of the camera itself are limited to setting up the lens and network Note The camera can also be connected to DIBOS 900 Series VIDOS Bosch Video Management System and Divar 700 Series Digital Video Recorder as well as third party video management systems 7 1 Syst
71. inner liner by pulling it off of the base 4 Remove the pink protection foam 5 Loosen the three Phillips screws Remove the single screw holding the camera module in place no keyhole 6 Rotate the camera module to remove it from the remaining two screws 5 1 2 Flush mount version The camera housing unit consists of the following parts Or Camera module and mounting base Inner liner with sealing ring Dome Trim ring To disassemble the unit proceed as follows 1 Using the special screwdriver bit loosen the three tamper resistant screws in the trim ring the screws remain in place Remove the trim ring with dome by pulling it off of the base Remove the inner liner by pulling it off of the base AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Installation en 29 5 2 Mounting the unit There are several ways to mount the unit The method of mounting depends on the type of surface and whether other mounting hardware such as an electrical box a surface box or other accessories are used Note If the unit is to be surface mounted then use the Surface Mount Box SMB The SMB is sold as a separate item VDA 455SMB but the inner plastic cover should be removed as it is only needed for analog cameras Certain versions of the FlexiDome are supplied with the Surface Mount Box already included please check the ordering number Othe
72. integrate the device into a network Some changes only take effect after a reboot In this case Set changes to Set and Reboot 1 Make the desired changes 2 Click Set and Reboot The device is rebooted and the changed settings are activated If the IP address subnet mask or gateway address is changed then the device is only available under the new addresses after the reboot Automatic IP assignment If a DHCP server is employed in the network for the dynamic assignment of IP addresses activate acceptance of IP addresses automatically assigned to the device Certain applications VIDOS Bosch Video Management System Archive Player Configuration Manager use the IP address for the unique assignment of the device If using these applications the DHCP server must support the fixed assignment between IP address and MAC address and must be appropriately set up so that once an IP address is assigned it is retained each time the system is rebooted IP address Enter the desired IP address for the camera The IP address must be valid for the network Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 104 en Advanced Mode FlexiDome2X IP Camera Subnet mask Enter the appropriate subnet mask for the set IP address Gateway address For the device to establish a connection to a remote location in a different subnet enter the IP address of the gateway here Otherwise this field can remain
73. l ranges in order to avoid false alarms For this reason the total signal is divided into 13 tonal ranges mel scale Check or uncheck the boxes below the graphic to include or exclude individual ranges Threshold Set up the threshold on the basis of the signal visible in the graphic Set the threshold using the slide control or alternatively move the white line directly in the graphic using the mouse Sensitivity Use this setting to adapt the sensitivity to the sound environment and effectively suppress individual signal peaks A high value represents a high level of sensitivity Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 98 en Advanced Mode FlexiDome2X IP Camera 9 8 7 Alarm E Mail As an alternative to automatic connecting alarm states can also be documented by e mail This makes it possible to notify a recipient who does not have a video receiver In this case the camera automatically sends an e mail to a user defined e mail address Send alarm e mail Select On for the device to automatically send an alarm e mail in the event of an alarm Mail server IP address Enter the IP address of a mail server that operates on the SMTP standard Simple Mail Transfer Protocol Outgoing e mails are sent to the mail server via the address entered Otherwise leave the box blank 0 0 0 0 SMTP user name Enter a registered user name for the chosen mail server SMTP password En
74. m the highest authorization level service and use different passwords Password Define and change a separate password for each level while logged in as service or if the device is not protected by a password Enter the password for the selected level Confirm password Re enter the new password to ensure that there are no typing mistakes The new password is only saved after clicking Set Therefore click Set immediately after entering and confirming the password even if assigning a password at another level Date Time Date format Select the required date format Device date Device time If there are multiple devices operating in your system or network it is important to synchronize their internal clocks For example it is only possible to identify and correctly evaluate simultaneous recordings when all devices are operating on the same time 1 Enter the current date Since the device time is controlled by the internal clock it is not necessary to enter the day of the week it is added automatically AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Advanced Mode en 57 2 Enter the current time or click Sync to PC to apply the system time from your computer to the device Note It is important to ensure that the date time is correct for recording An incorrect date time setting could prevent correct recording Device time zone Select the
75. maximizing the information visible in the picture AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera System Information en 19 3 1 4 3 1 5 3 1 6 3 1 7 3 1 8 3 1 9 3 1 10 Tri streaming Tri streaming allows the data stream to be encoded simultaneously according to three different individually customized profiles This creates two full H 264 streams that can serve different purposes and an additional M JPEG stream ONVIF Open Network Video Interface Forum The camera complies to the ONVIF standard which means that it is easier to install and integrate into larger systems The ONVIF standard is a global standard for the interface of network video products Audio Two way duplex audio is available in the unit for live voice communications or audio recording Alarm I O The alarm input can be used to control the functionality of the unit An alarm output can control external devices Tamper detection and motion detectors The camera offers a wide range of configuration options for alarm signaling in the event of tampering with the camera An algorithm for detecting movement in the video image is also part of the scope of delivery and can optionally be extended to include special video analysis algorithms Video encoding The camera uses the H 264 compression standards Thanks to efficient encoding the data rate remains low even with high im
76. may already have been reached Depending on the device and network configuration up to 25 web browsers or 50 VIDOS or Bosch VMS connections are supported Password protection in camera A camera offers the option of limiting access across various authorization levels If the camera is password protected a message to enter the password appears 1 Enter the user name and the associated password in the appropriate fields 2 Click OK If the password is correct the desired page is displayed Protected network If a Radius server is used for network access control 802 1x authentication the camera must be configured first To configure the camera for a Radius network connect it directly to a PC via a crossed network cable and configure the two parameters Identity and Password Only after these have been configured can communication with the camera via the network occur AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Browser connection en 45 7 4 7 4 1 Connecting to a hardware decoder A compatible H 264 hardware decoder with a monitor can be connected to the camera using an Ethernet network connection Cameras are designed to automatically connect with other BVIP devices with the correct configuration The units only need to be part of the same closed network In this way it is possible to cover large distances with little installation or cabling effor
77. n double click the required storage medium an iSCSI LUN or one of the other available drives The medium is then added to the Managed storage media list Newly added media is indicated in the Status column by the status Not active 2 Click Set to activate all media in the Managed storage media list These are indicated in the Status column by the status Online 3 Check the box in the Rec 1 or Rec 2 column to specify which data stream should be recorded on the storage media selected Rec 1 stores stream 1 Rec 2 stores stream 2 4 Check the boxes for the Overwrite older recordings option to specify which older recordings can be AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Advanced Mode en 79 overwritten once the available memory capacity has been used Recording 1 corresponds to stream 1 Recording 2 corresponds to stream 2 Note If older recordings are not allowed to be overwritten when the available memory capacity has been used the recording in question is stopped Specify limitations for overwriting old recordings by configuring the retention time Formatting Storage Media Delete all recordings on a storage medium at any time Check the recordings before deleting and back up important sequences on the computer s hard drive 1 Click a storage medium in the Managed storage media list to select it 2 Click Edit below the list A new window ope
78. nd it 3 Click a sub menu The corresponding page is opened The settings are changed by entering new values or by selecting a pre defined value in a list field Saving changes After making changes in a window click Set to send the new settings to the device and save them there Clicking Set saves only the settings in the current window Changes in any other windows are ignored Click SETTINGS in the applications title bar to close the window without saving the changes made Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 54 en Advanced Mode FlexiDome2X IP Camera Note Device time settings are lost after 1 hour without power if no central time server is selected Note When entering names do not use any special characters for example amp Special characters are not supported by the internal recording management system AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Advanced Mode en 55 9 2 9 2 1 9 2 2 General General gt Identification gt Password gt Date Time gt Display Stamping Identification Camera ID Each device should be assigned a unique identifier that can be entered here as an additional means of identification Camera name Assign a name to assist in identification This name simplifies the management of multiple devices in more e
79. ng page is opened The settings are changed by entering new values or by selecting a pre defined value in a list field Saving changes After making changes in a window click Set to send the new settings to the device and save them there Clicking Set saves only the settings in the current window Changes in any other windows are ignored Click SETTINGS in the applications title bar to close the window without saving the changes Note Device time settings are lost after 1 hour without power if no central time server is selected Note When entering names do not use any special characters for example amp Special characters are not supported by the internal recording management system AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Basic Mode en 49 8 2 8 2 1 8 2 2 Device Access Camera name Assign a name to assist in identification This name simplifies the management of multiple devices in more extensive systems The name is used for remote identification for example in the event of an alarm Enter a name that makes it as easy as possible to identify the location unambiguously Password A password prevents unauthorized access to the device The device recognizes three authorization levels service user and live service is the highest authorization level Entering the correct password gives access to all the functions of the came
80. ning a flashlight directly on the objective should trigger an alarm The average brightness of the scene provides a basis for recognition Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 92 en Advanced Mode FlexiDome2X IP Camera Scene too dark Activate this function if tampering associated with covering the objective for instance by spraying paint on it should trigger an alarm The average brightness of the scene provides a basis for recognition Scene too noisy Activate this function if tampering associated with EMC interference noisy scene as the result of a strong interference signal in the vicinity of the video lines should trigger an alarm Reference check Save a reference image that can be continuously compared with the current video image If the current video image in the marked areas differs from the reference image an alarm is triggered This detects tampering that would otherwise not be detected for example if the camera is turned 1 Click Reference to save the currently visible video image as a reference 2 Click Select Area and select the areas in the reference image that are to be monitored 3 Check the box Reference check to activate the on going check The stored reference image is displayed in black and white below the current video image and the selected areas are marked in yellow 4 Select the Disappearing edges or Appearing edges option to sp
81. ns 3 Click Formatting to delete all recordings in the storage medium 4 Click OK to close the window Deactivating Storage Media Deactivate any storage medium from the Managed storage media list It is then no longer used for recordings 1 Click a storage medium in the Managed storage media list to select it 2 Click Remove below the list The storage medium is deactivated and removed from the list Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 80 en Advanced Mode FlexiDome2X IP Camera 9 7 2 Recording Profiles Define up to ten different recording profiles here then assign these to individual days or times of day on the Recording Scheduler page Modify the names of the recording profiles on the tabs in the Recording Scheduler page 1 Click a tab to edit the corresponding profile 2 If necessary click Default to return all settings to their defaults 3 Click Copy Settings to copy the currently visible settings to other profiles A window opens to select the target profiles for the copied settings 4 For each profile click Set to save Stream profile settings Select the profile setting that is to be used for each data stream when recording This selection is independent of the selection for live data stream transmission The properties of the profiles are defined on the Encoder Profile page Recording includes Specify whether in addition to video data
82. o TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington DC 20402 Stock No 004 000 00345 4 Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 12 en Safety FlexiDome2X IP Camera Informations FCC et ICES mod les utilis s aux Etats Unis et au Canada uniquement Suite a diff rents tests cet appareil s est r v l conforme aux exigences impos es aux appareils num riques de classe B en vertu de la section 15 du r glement de la Commission f d rale des communications des Etats Unis FCC et en vertu de la norme ICES 003 d Industrie Canada Ces exigences visent a fournir une protection raisonnable contre les interf rences nuisibles lorsque l appareil est utilis dans le cadre d une installation r sidentielle Cet appareil g n re utilise et met de l nergie de radiofr quences et peut en cas d installation ou d utilisation non conforme aux instructions engendrer des interf rences nuisibles au niveau des radiocommunications Toutefois rien ne garantit l absence d interf rences dans une installation particuli re Il est possible de d terminer la production d interf rences en mettant l appareil successivement hors et sous tension tout en contr lant la r ception radio ou t l vision L utilisateur peut parvenir a liminer les interf rences ventuelles en prenant une ou plusieurs des mesures suivantes Modifier l orienta
83. o edit this page you should have programming knowledge and be familiar with the information in the Alarm Task Script Language document and the English language The document can be found on the product DVD supplied As an alternative to the alarm settings on the various alarm pages enter the desired alarm functions in script form here This will overwrite all settings and entries on the other alarm pages 1 Click Examples under the Alarm Task Editor field to see some script examples A new window opens 2 Enter new scripts in the Alarm Task Editor field or change existing scripts in line with your requirements 3 When finished click Set to transmit the scripts to the device If the transfer was successful the message Script successfully parsed is displayed over the text field If it was not successful an error message is displayed with further information AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Advanced Mode en 101 9 9 9 9 1 9 9 2 Interfaces Interfaces gt Alarm input gt Relay Alarm input Configure the alarm triggers for the camera Select N C Normally Closed if the alarm is to be triggered by closing the contact Select N O Normally Open if the alarm is to be triggered by opening the contact Name Enter a name for the alarm input This is then displayed below the icon for the alarm input on
84. ocol for transmitting data over a network Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure encrypts and authenticates communication between Web server and browser Internet Control Message Protocol One of the core protocols of the Internet protocol suite It is chiefly used by networked computers operating systems to send error messages indicating for instance that a requested service is not available or that a host or router could not be reached Identification a machine readable character string Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 132 en Glossary FlexiDome2X IP Camera IEEE IGMP Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers The world s leading professional association for the advancement of technology Internet Group Management Protocol A communications protocol used to manage the membership of Internet Protocol multicast groups Internet ProtocolThe main protocol used on the Internet normally in IP IP address iSCSI ISDN JPEG Kbps LAN LUN conjunction with the Transfer Control Protocol TCP TCP IP See Internet Protocol A 4 byte number uniquely defining each unit on the Internet It is usually written in dotted decimal notation for example 209 130 2 193 Internet Small Computer System Interface Protocol that manages storage via a TCP IP network iSCSI enables access to stored data from everywhere in the network Integrated Services Digi
85. on cannot be modified Terminate recording at any time to modify the configuration 1 Click Start to activate the recording schedule 2 Click Stop to deactivate the recording schedule Recordings that are currently running are interrupted and the configuration can be modified Recording status The graphic indicates the recording activity An animated graphic is seen when recording is taking place Recording Status Details of the recording status are displayed here for information These settings cannot be changed Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 84 en Advanced Mode FlexiDome2X IP Camera 9 8 Alarm Alarm gt Alarm Connections gt VCA gt Audio Alarm gt Alarm E Mail gt Alarm Task Editor 9 8 1 Alarm Connections Select the response of the camera when an alarm occurs In the event of an alarm the device can automatically connect to a pre defined IP address The device can contact up to ten IP addresses in the order listed until a connection is established Connect on alarm Select On so that the camera automatically connects to a pre defined IP address in the event of an alarm Select Follows input 1 so that the device maintains the connection for as long as an alarm exists Number of destination IP address Specify the numbers of the IP addresses to be contacted in the event of an alarm The device contacts the r
86. on and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Operation via the browser en 117 10 2 10 2 1 Recordings page Access the Recordings page for playing back recorded video sequences from the Livepage as well as from the Settings menu The Recordings link is only visible if a storage medium has been selected 1 Click Recordings in the navigation bar in the upper section of the window The playback page appears and playback begins immediately 2 Select Recording 1 or 2 in the drop down menu The contents for 1 and 2 are identical only the quality and locaction may be different Controlling playback 00 00 00 jo0 1 0 2 00 30 00 4 50 g kaes eS A T S EA EN eS eis 9 a w 100 A time bar below the video image allows quick orientation The time interval associated with the sequence is displayed in the bar in gray A green arrow above the bar indicates the position of the image currently being played back within the sequence The time bar offers various options for navigation in and between sequences Change the time interval displayed by clicking the plus or minus icons The display can span a range from two months to a few seconds If required drag the green arrow to the point in time at which the playback should begin Red bars indicate the points in time where alarms were triggered Drag the green arrow to navigate to these points quickly
87. ount 30 Flush mount 31 Make the connections 32 Indication LED 34 Reset button 34 Mount the camera 34 Camera positioning 35 Focal length and focus 36 Closing the unit 37 Camera set up 38 Camera menu navigation 38 Install menu 39 Pre defined modes 39 Network submenu 41 Defaults submenu 41 Lens Wizard submenu 42 Day Night switching 42 Browser connection 43 System requirements 43 Establishing the connection 44 Password protection in camera 44 Protected network 44 Connecting to a hardware decoder 45 AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Table of Contents en 5 7 4 1 Alarm connection 45 7 5 Connection established 46 7 5 1 LIVEPAGE 46 7 5 2 RECORDINGS 46 7 5 3 SETTINGS 46 8 Basic Mode 48 8 1 Basic Mode menu tree 48 8 2 Device Access 49 8 2 1 Camera name 49 8 2 2 Password 49 8 3 Date Time 50 8 4 Network 51 8 5 Encoder Profile 52 8 6 Audio 52 8 7 Recording 52 8 7 1 Storage medium 52 8 8 System Overview 52 9 Advanced Mode 53 9 1 Advanced Mode menu tree 53 9 2 General 55 9 2 1 Identification 55 9 2 2 Password 55 9 2 3 Date Time 56 9 2 4 Display Stamping 58 9 3 Web Interface 60 9 3 1 Appearance 60 9 3 2 LIVEPAGE Functions 61 9 3 3 Logging 62 9 4 Encoder 63 9 4 1 Privacy Masks 63 9 4 2 Encoder Profile 63 9 4 3 Encoder Streams 67 9 5 Audio 68 9 6 Camera 69 Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1
88. ped The value entered here must be at least 10 higher than the value entered in the Target data rate field If the value entered here is too low it is automatically adjusted Encoding interval The Encoding interval slider determines the interval at which images are encoded and transmitted This can be particularly advantageous with low bandwidths The image rate in ips images per second is displayed next to the slider Video resolution Select the desired resolution for the video image The following resolutions are available CIF 352 x 288 240 pixels 4CIF D1 704 x 576 480 pixels Expert Settings if necessary use the expert settings to adapt the I frame quality and the P frame quality to specific requirements The setting is based on the H 264 quantization parameter QP I frame quality This setting adjusts the image quality of the I frames The basic setting Auto automatically adjusts the quality to the settings for the P frame video quality Alternatively use the slider to set a value between 9 and 51 The value 9 represents the best image quality with if necessary a lower frame refresh rate depending on the settings for the maximum data rate A value of 51 results in avery high refresh rate and lower image quality P frame quality This setting adjusts the maximum image quality of the P frames The basic setting Auto automatically adjusts to the optimum combination of movement and image definition focus Alternati
89. pixels D Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol uses an appropriate server to enable dynamic assignment of an IP address and other configuration parameters to computers on a network Internet or LAN Domain Name Service A service that stores domain names and translates them into Internet Protocol IP addresses AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Glossary en 131 FTP Full duplex GBIC GoP H 264 HTTP HTTPS ICMP F File Transfer Protocol Used to transfer files between computers on a network such as the Internet Simultaneous data transmission in both directions sending and receiving G GigaBit Interface Converter applied in network technology to render interfaces flexible for converting an electrical interface into an optical interface for example This enables flexible operation of an interface as a Gigabit Ethernet via twisted pair cables or fiber optic cables Group of Pictures In MPEG video encoding a group of pictures or GoP specifies the order in which intra frames and inter frames are arranged H Standard for high efficiency video compression based on the predecessors MPEG 1 MPEG 2 and MPEG 4 H 264 typically achieves a coding efficiency around three times as high as MPEG 2 This means that comparable quality can be achieved at around a third of MPEG 2 data quantity Hypertext Transfer Protocol prot
90. r mounting accessories are also sold separately Refer to the dimensions drawing to find the exact position of the screw holes and the entry hole for the wires Use the surface mount box as a template for surface installation use the paper template for flush installation Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 30 en Installation FlexiDome2X IP Camera 5 2 1 Surface mount eT Figure 1 Surface mounting When using the surface mount box 1 With aside connection remove the cap covering the side entrance With a rear connection leave the cap in place 2 Attach the conduit to the surface mount box w Attach the surface mount box to the surface 4 Suspend the camera base from the plastic hook inside the surface mount box until the connections are made Note The surface mount box can be attached to a 4S box if required AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Installation en 31 5 2 2 Flush mount 57 6 57 6 Figure 1 Flush mounting Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 32 en Installation FlexiDome2X IP Camera 5 2 3 Make the connections The unit has connection terminals on flying leads In wet or outdoor installations make use of a field wiring box with Nema3 or IP55 protection level or better Make the
91. r vertical adjustment tilt loosen thumbscrews position camera then gently tighten thumbscrews to secure camera Do not rotate more than 90 To obtain a horizontal horizon for tilted ceilings or sidewall mounting rotate the base of the lens as necessary to align the picture shown on the monitor Do not rotate more than 340 CAUTION The CCD image sensors are highly sensitive and require special care for proper performance and extended lifetime Do not expose them to direct sunlight 5 3 1 Focal length and focus Before adjusting place the adjustment cap on the lens to ensure that the image sharpness is the same as when the dome is in place 1 Press and hold the menu select center button until the Install menu appears Select the Set Back Focus Now item Do not change this selection as the camera is now in a special mode for adjusting focus 2 To set the field of view of the varifocal lens loosen the focal length screw and turn the mechanism until the required view is displayed on the monitor Image goes out of focus 3 Focus the image on the monitor by loosening the focus screw and turning the mechanism until the image is in focus AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Installation en 37 8 Readjust the focal length if necessary Repeat these two adjustments until the desired view is in focus Tighten both scre
92. ra and allows all configuration settings to be changed user is the middle authorization level This user can operate the device play back recordings and also control a camera but cannot change the configuration live is the lowest authorization level It can only be used to view the live video image and switch between the different live image displays Use the various authorization levels to limit access Proper password protection is only guaranteed if all higher authorization levels are also protected with a password For example if a live password is assigned a service and a user password should also be set When assigning passwords always start from the highest authorization level service and use different passwords Password Define and change a separate password for each level while logged in as service or if the device is not protected by a password Enter the password for the selected level Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 50 en Basic Mode FlexiDome2X IP Camera Confirm password Re enter the new password to ensure that there are no typing mistakes The new password is only saved after clicking Set Therefore click Set immediately after entering and confirming the password even if assigning a password at another level 8 3 Date Time Device date time and zone If there are multiple devices operating in the system or network it is importan
93. re all plugs are properly fitted The interface parameters do not match those of the other unit connected Make sure that the settings of all units involved are compatible Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 122 en Troubleshooting FlexiDome2X IP Camera Malfunction Possible causes Solution The unit is not operational after a firmware upload Power failure during programming by firmware file Have the unit checked by Customer Service and replace if necessary Incorrect firmware file Enter the IP address of the unit followed by main htm in your Web browser and repeat the upload Placeholder with a red cross instead of the ActiveX components JVM not installed on your computer or not activated Install Sun JVM from the product CD Web browser contains empty fields Active proxy server in network Create a rule in the local computer s proxy settings to exclude local IP addresses The POWER LED flashes red Firmware upload failed Repeat firmware upload 11 3 Customer service If a fault cannot be resolved please contact your supplier or system integrator or go directly to Bosch Security Systems Customer Service The version numbers of the internal processors can be viewed on a special page Please note this information before contacting Customer Serv
94. re programmed profiles are available that give priority to different parameters When a profile is selected its details are displayed Audio Switch the camera audio On or Off Adjust the input and output levels with the sliders Recording Record the images from the camera to a storage medium For long term authoritative images it is essential to use a Divar 700 Series Digital Video Recorder or an appropriately sized iSCSI system Storage medium 1 Select the required storage medium from the list 2 Click Start to start recording or Stop to end recording System Overview This page provides general information on the hardware and firmware system including version numbers No items can be changed on this page but they can be copied for information purposes when troubleshooting AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Advanced Mode en 53 9 9 1 Advanced Mode Advanced Mode menu tree The advanced mode configuration menu contains all camera parameters that can be configured Advanced Mode gt General gt Web Interface gt Encoder gt Camera gt Recording gt Alarm gt Interfaces gt Network gt Service To view the current settings 1 Click the Advanced Mode menu to expand it The associated menu sub headings are displayed 2 Click a menu sub heading to expa
95. rver IP address The camera can receive the time signal from a time server using various time server protocols and then use it to set the internal clock The device polls the time signal automatically once every minute Enter the IP address of a time server Time server type Select the protocol that is supported by the selected time server It is recommended to select the SNTP server protocol This protocol provides high accuracy and is required for special applications and future function extensions Select Time server if the server uses the RFC 868 protocol Display Stamping Various overlays or stamps in the video image provide important supplementary information These overlays can be enabled individually and arranged on the image in a clear manner Camera name stamping This field sets the position of the camera name overlay It can be displayed at the Top at the Bottom or at a position of choice using the Custom option or it can be set to Off for no overlay information If the Custom option is selected enter values in the X and Y position fields Time stamping This field sets the position of the time and date overlay It can be displayed at the Top at the Bottom or at a position of choice using the Custom option or it can be set to Off for no overlay information If the Custom option is selected enter values in the X and Y position fields Display milliseconds If necessary display milliseconds for Time stamping This
96. s RTP Realtime Transport Protocol a transfer protocol for real time video and audio S SFP Small Form factor Pluggable small standardized module for network connections designed as a plug connector for high speed network connections SNIA Storage Networking Industry Association association of companies for defining the iSCSI standard SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol a protocol for network management for managing and monitoring network components SNTP Simple Network Time Protocol a simplified version of NTP see NTP SSL Secure Sockets Layer an encryption protocol for data transmission in IP based networks The predecessor to TLS see TLS Subnet maskSee Net mask T TCP Transfer Control Protocol Telnet Login protocol with which users can access a remote computer Host on the Internet or local area network LAN connections AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Glossary en 135 TLS TTL UDP URL UTP WAN Transport Layer Security TLS 1 0 and 1 1 and the standard advanced developments of SSL 3 0 see SSL Time To Live life cycle of a data packet in station transfers U User Datagram Protocol One of the core protocols of the Internet Protocol suite Uniform Resource Locator Previously Universal Resource Locator The unique address for a file that is accessible on the Internet Unshielded Twisted Pair
97. snapshots 115 Recording video sequences 115 Running recording program 116 Audio communication 116 Recordings page 117 Controlling playback 117 Troubleshooting 119 Function test 119 Resolving problems 120 Customer service 122 Maintenance 123 Testing the network connection 123 Repairs 123 Transfer and disposal 123 Technical Data 124 Specifications 124 Dimensions 127 Accessories 129 Glossary 130 Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 8 en Safety FlexiDome2X IP Camera 1 Safety 1 1 Safety precautions DANGER High risk This symbol indicates an imminently hazardous situation such as Dangerous Voltage inside the product If not avoided this will result in an electrical shock serious bodily injury or death WARNING Medium risk Indicates a potentially hazardous situation If not avoided this could result in minor or moderate bodily injury CAUTION Low risk Indicates a potentially hazardous situation If not avoided this could result in property damage or risk of damage to the unit AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Safety en 9 1 2 Important safety instructions Read follow and retain for future reference all of the following safety instructions Follow all warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions before operating the unit 1
98. ssed on together with this installation guide The unit contains environmentally hazardous materials that must be disposed of according to law Defective or superfluous devices and parts should be disposed of professionally or taken to your local collection point for hazardous materials Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 124 en Technical Data FlexiDome2X IP Camera 13 Technical Data 13 1 Specifications Type number NDN 498V03 NDN 498V09 Lens focal length 2 8 to 10 mm 9 to 22 mm F stop F1 2 F1 4 Minimum Illumination 0 28 Ix color 30IRE 0 099 Ix mono 30IRE 0 32 Ix color 30IRE 0 11 Ix mono 30IRE Imager 1 3 inch CCD sensor Active pixels PAL 752x582 Active pixels NTSC 768x494 Rated supply voltage 12 VDC 550 mA IVA 700 mA 24 VAC 550 mA IVA 700 mA PoE 48 VDC 200 mA Power consumption lt 8 W Day Night Color Mono IR contrast Auto Modes 6 programmable preset modes 24 hour Traffic Low light SmartBLC Low noise Infrared Dynamic range 120 dB 20 bit image processing SNR gt 50 dB Dynamic engine XF Dynamic 2X Dynamic SmartBLC SmartBLC On includes 2X Dynamics Off AGC AGC On 0 30 dB or Off White Balance ATW AWB hold and manual 2500 to 10000k Color saturation Adjustable from monochrome 0 to 133 color Shutter AES 1
99. st signal Pattern Select the desired test pattern to help with installation and fault finding Restore all defaults Click Restore all defaults to restore the factory defaults for the camera A confirmation screen appears Allow 5 seconds for the camera to optimize the picture after a mode reset Note The default IP address is restored Connect to the camera again using this address AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Advanced Mode en 77 9 7 9 7 1 Recording Recording gt Storage Management gt Recording Profiles gt Retention Time gt Recording Scheduler gt Recording Status Record the images from the camera to an appropriately configured iSCSI system For long term authoritative images use an appropriately sized iSCSI system A Video Recording Manager VRM can control all recording when accessing an iSCSI system The VRM is an external program for configuring recording tasks for video servers For further information contact your local customer service at Bosch Security Systems Storage Management Device manager If the VRM option is activated the VRM Video Recording Manager manages all recording and no further settings can be configured here Note Activating or deactivating VRM causes the current settings to be lost they can only be restored through reconfiguration Recording media Sel
100. stems 12 VDC 24 VAC power source This unit is intended to operate with a limited power source The unit is intended to operate at either 12 VDC or 24 VAC if PoE is not available User supplied wiring must be in compliance with electrical codes Class 2 power levels If 24 VAC is used do not ground the 24 VAC supply at the terminals or at the unit s power supply terminals PoE Use only approved PoE devices Power over Ethernet can be connected at the same time as a 12 VDC or 24 VAC power supply Earth connection The unit must be connected to earth Connection The unit has connection terminals on flying leads In wet or outdoor installations make use of a field wiring box and cable conduit with Nema3 or IP55 protection level or better Make the connections inside the water tight compartment After connections are made ensure that the watertight compartment is tightly closed and cables and conduits are properly sealed to prevent ingress of water CAUTION The Low Voltage power supply unit must comply with EN UL 60950 The power supply must be a SELV LPS unit or a SELV Class 2 unit Safety Extra Low Voltage Limited Power Source AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Safety en 11 1 4 FCC amp ICES compliance FCC amp ICES Information U S A and Canadian Models Only This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
101. t Alarm connection With the appropriate configuration a connection between camera and decoder is established automatically when an alarm is triggered After a short time the live video image from the transmitter is shown on the connected monitor In this case no computer is needed to establish the connection Note Make sure the devices are configured for the network environment and that the correct IP address for the remote location is set on the Alarm connections configuration page Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 46 en Browser connection FlexiDome2X IP Camera 7 5 7 5 1 7 5 2 7 5 3 Connection established When a connection is established the LIVEPAGE is initially displayed The application title bar displays three items LIVEPAGE RECORDINGS SETTINGS Note The RECORDINGS link is only visible if a storage medium is available LIVEPAGE RECORDINGS SETTINGS le BOSCH Figure 7 1 Livepage LIVEPAGE The LIVEPAGE is used to display and control the video stream Refer to Section 10 Operation via the browser page 114 for more information RECORDINGS Click RECORDINGS in the application title bar to open the playback page Refer to Section 10 Operation via the browser page 114 for more information SETTINGS Click SETTINGS in the application title bar to configure the camera and the application interface A new page containing
102. t group IP addresses and the Internet Group Management Protocol IGMP V2 The address range is from 225 0 0 0 to 239 255 255 255 The multicast address can be the same for multiple streams However it is then necessary to use a different port in each case so that multiple data streams are not sent simultaneously using the same port and multicast address The settings must be made individually for each stream Enable Enable simultaneous data reception on several receivers that need to activate the multicast function To do this check the box and then enter the multicast address Multicast Address Enter a valid multicast address to be operated in multicast mode duplication of the data stream in the network With the AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Advanced Mode en 109 9 10 4 setting 0 0 0 0 the encoder for the stream operates in multi unicast mode copying of data stream in device The camera supports multi unicast connections for up to five simultaneously connected receivers Duplication of data places a heavy demand on the CPU and can lead to impairment of the image quality under certain circumstances Port Enter the port address for the stream here Streaming Click the checkbox to activate multicast streaming mode An activated stream is marked with a check Streaming is typically not required for standard multicast operation M
103. t to synchronize their internal clocks For example it is only possible to identify and correctly evaluate simultaneous recordings when all devices are operating on the same time As the device time is controlled by the internal clock it is not necessary to enter the day or date of the week These are set automatically The time zone in which the system is located is also set automatically 1 Click Sync to PC to apply the system time from your computer to the device Time server IP address The camera can receive the time signal from a time server using various time server protocols and then use it to set the internal clock The device polls the time signal automatically once every minute Enter the IP address of a time server Time server type Select the protocol that is supported by the selected time server It is recommended to select the SNTP server protocol This protocol provides high accuracy and is required for special applications and future function extensions Select Time server if the server uses the RFC 868 protocol Note It is important to ensure that the date time is correct for recording An incorrect date time setting could prevent correct recording AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Basic Mode en 51 8 4 Network Use the settings on this page to integrate the device into a network Some changes only take effect after a
104. tal Network Comprised of digital telephony and data transport services offered by regional telephone carriers ISDN involves the digitization of the telephone network which permits voice data text graphics music video and other source material to be transmitted over existing telephone wires J Joint Photographic Experts Group The name of the committee that created a standard for encoding still images K Kilobits per second the actual data rate L Local Area Network A communications network serving users within a limited geographical area such as a building or university campus It is controlled by a network operating system and uses a transfer protocol Logical Unit Number logical drive in iSCSI storage systems AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Glossary en 133 MAC MIB MPEG 4 MSS Net mask NTP OF Parameters QCIF M Media Access Control A quasi unique identifier attached to most network adapters NICs It is a number that acts like a name for a particular network adapter Management Information Base a collection of information for remote servicing using the SNMP protocol A further development of MPEG 2 designed for transmitting audiovisual data at very low transfer rates for example over the Internet Maximum Segment Size maximum byte figure for the user data in a data packet N A mask that
105. ter the required password for the registered user name Format Select the data format of the alarm message Standard with JPEG e mail with JPEG image file attachment SMS e mail in SMS format to an e mail to SMS gateway for example to send an alarm by cellphone without an image attachment When a cellphone is used as the receiver make sure to activate the e mail or SMS function depending on the format so that these messages can be received Obtain information on operating your cellphone from your cellphone provider Attach JPEG from camera Check the box to specify that JPEG images are sent from the camera AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Advanced Mode en 99 Destination address Enter the e mail address for alarm e mails here The maximum address length is 49 characters Sender name Enter a unique name for the e mail sender for example the location of the device This makes it easier to identify the origin of the e mail Test e mail Click Send Now to test the e mail function An alarm e mail is immediately created and sent Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 100 en Advanced Mode FlexiDome2X IP Camera 9 8 8 Alarm Task Editor Editing scripts on this page overwrites all settings and entries on the other alarm pages This procedure cannot be reversed T
106. the LIVEPAGE if configured Action Select the camera mode to switch to when alarm input 1 is triggered See Section 9 8 8 Alarm Task Editor page 100 for information on alarm actions based on alarm inputs Relay Configure the switching behavior of the relay output Select different events that automatically activate an output For example turn on a floodlight by triggering a motion alarm and then turn the light off again when the alarm has stopped Idle state Select Open for the relay to operate as an N O contact or select Closed if the relay is to operate as an N C contact Select Select External device or Motion IVA to trigger the relay Relay name The relay can be assigned a name here The name is shown on the button next to Trigger relay The LIVEPAGE can also be configured to display the name next to the relay icon Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 102 en Advanced Mode FlexiDome2X IP Camera Trigger relay Click the button to switch the relay manually for example for testing purposes or to operate a door opener AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Advanced Mode en 103 9 10 Network Network gt Network gt Advanced gt Multicasting gt JPEG Posting gt Encryption 9 10 1 Network The settings on this page are used to
107. time zone in which the system is located Daylight saving time The internal clock can switch automatically between normal and daylight saving time DST The device already contains the data for DST switch overs up to the year 2015 Use this data or create alternative time saving data if required Note If a table is not created there is no automatic switching When editing the table note that values occur in linked pairs DST start and end dates First check the time zone setting If it is not correct select the appropriate time zone for the system 1 Click Set 2 Click Details A new window opens showing an empty table 3 Click Generate to fill the table with the preset values from the camera 4 Select the region or the city which is closest to the system s location from the list box below the table 5 Click one of the entries in the table to make changes The entry is highlighted 6 Click Delete to remove the entry from the table 7 Choose other values from the list boxes under the table to change the selected entry Changes are immediate 8 If there are empty lines at the bottom of the table for example after deletions add new data by marking the row and selecting values from the list boxes Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 58 en Advanced Mode FlexiDome2X IP Camera 9 2 4 9 When finished click OK to save and activate the table Time se
108. tion Time Specify the retention times for recordings If the available memory capacity of a medium has been used older recordings are only overwritten if the retention time entered here has expired Make sure that the retention time corresponds with the available memory capacity A rule of thumb for the memory requirement is as follows 1 GB per hour retention time with ACIF for complete frame rate and high image quality Enter the required retention time in hours or days for each recording Recording 1 corresponds to Stream 1 Recording 2 corresponds to Stream 2 Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 82 en Advanced Mode FlexiDome2X IP Camera 9 7 4 Recording Scheduler The recording scheduler allows you to link the created recording profiles to the days and times at which the camera s images are to be recorded in the event of an alarm Schedules can be defined for weekdays and for holidays Weekdays Assign as many time periods in 15 minute intervals as needed for any day of the week Move the mouse cursor over the table the time is displayed 1 Click the profile to be assigned in the Time periods box 2 Click a field in the table and while holding down the left mouse button drag the cursor across all of the fields to be assigned to the selected profile 3 Use the right mouse button to deselect any of the intervals 4 Click Select All to select all of the int
109. tion ou l emplacement de l antenne r ceptrice Eloigner l appareil du r cepteur Brancher l appareil sur une prise situ e sur un circuit diff rent de celui du r cepteur Consulter le revendeur ou un technicien qualifi en radio t l vision pour obtenir de l aide Toute modification apport e au produit non express ment approuv e par la partie responsable de l appareil est strictement interdite Une telle modification est susceptible d entra ner la r vocation du droit d utilisation de l appareil La brochure suivante publi e par la Commission f d rale des communications FCC peut s av rer utile Comment identifier et r soudre les probl mes d interf rences de radio et de t l vision Cette brochure est disponible aupr s du U S Government Printing Office Washington DC 20402 tats Unis sous la r f rence n 004 000 00345 4 AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Safety en 13 1 5 UL certification Disclaimer Underwriter Laboratories Inc UL has not tested the performance or reliability of the security or signaling aspects of this product UL has only tested fire shock and or casualty hazards as outlined in UL s Standard s for Safety for Information Technology Equipment UL 60950 1 UL Certification does not cover the performance or reliability of the security or signaling aspects of this product UL MAKES NO REPRES
110. tion test The camera offers a variety of configuration options Therefore check that it works properly after installation and configuration This is the only way to ensure that the camera will function as intended in the event of an alarm Your check should include the following functions Can the camera be called up remotely Does the camera transmit all the data required Does the camera respond as desired to alarm events Isit possible to control peripheral devices if necessary Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 120 en Troubleshooting FlexiDome2X IP Camera 11 2 Resolving problems The following table is intended to help identify the causes of malfunctions and correct them where possible Malfunction Possible causes Solution No image transmission to remote location Defective camera Connect a local monitor to the camera and check the camera function Faulty cable connections Check all cables plugs contacts and connections Incorrect encoder stream property set for connection to hardware decoder Select the H 264 BP HW decoder option on the Encoder Streams configuration page No connection established no image transmission The unit s configuration Check all configuration parameters Faulty installation Check all cables plugs contacts and connections Wrong IP
111. tly being shown on the Livepage can be saved on the computer s hard drive The Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 116 en Operation via the browser FlexiDome2X IP Camera 10 1 7 10 1 8 sequences are recorded at the resolution specified in the encoder configuration The storage location depends on the configuration of the camera 1 Click the recording icon to record video sequences Saving begins immediately The red dot on the icon indicates that a recording is in progress 2 Click the recording icon again to stop recording Play back saved video sequences using the Player from Bosch Security Systems Running recording program The hard drive icon below the camera images on the Livepage changes during an automatic recording vw The icon lights up and displays a moving graphic to indicate a running recording If no recording is taking place a static icon is displayed Audio communication Audio can be sent and received via the Livepage if the active monitor and the remote station of the camera support audio 1 Press and hold the F12 key to send an audio signal to the camera 2 Release the key to stop sending audio All connected users receive audio signals sent from the camera but only the user who first pressed the F12 key can send audio signals others must wait for the first user to release the key AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installati
112. ulticast packet TTL A value can be entered to specify how long the multicast data packets are active on the network If multicast is to be run viaa router the value must be greater than 1 JPEG Posting Save individual JPEG images on an FTP server at specific intervals If required retrieve these images at a later date to reconstruct alarm events JPEG resolution corresponds to the highest setting from the two data streams File name Select how file names are created for the individual images that are transmitted Overwrite The same file name is always used and any existing file will be overwritten by the current file Increment A number from 000 to 255 is added to the file name and automatically incremented by 1 When it reaches 255 it starts again from 000 Date time suffix The date and time are automatically added to the file name When setting this parameter ensure that the date and time of the device are always set Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 110 en Advanced Mode FlexiDome2X IP Camera correctly For eample the file snap011005 114530 jpg was stored on October 1 2005 at 11 45 and 30 seconds Posting interval Enter the interval in seconds at which the images are sent to an FTP server Enter zero for no images to be sent FTP server IP address Enter the IP address of the FTP server on which to save the JPEG images FTP server login
113. uto shutter the camera automatically sets the optimum shutter speed The camera tries to maintain the selected default shutter speed as long as the light level of the scene permits FL flickerless mode avoids interference from light sources recommended for use with video iris or DC iris lenses only Default shutter Fixed shutter Select the shutter speed 1 60 1 50 1 100 1 120 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 1 5000 1 10K for the default AES or fixed value In AES mode the camera tries to maintain the selected shutter speed as long as the light level of the scene is high enough In Fixed mode select the shutter speed Actual shutter Displays the actual shutter value from the camera to help compare lighting levels and optimum shutter speed during set up Sensitivity up Selects the factor by which the sensitivity of the camera is increased OFF 2x 3x etc to a maximum of 10x Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 72 en Advanced Mode FlexiDome2X IP Camera 9 6 4 Note If Sensitivity up is active some noise or spots may appear in the picture This is normal camera behavior Sensitivity up may cause some motion blur on moving objects Gain AGC the camera automatically sets the gain to the lowest possible value needed to maintain a good picture Fixed sets Fixed gain value Maximum gain Fixed gain Selects the maximum value the g
114. vely use the slider to set a value between 9 and 51 Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 66 en Advanced Mode FlexiDome2X IP Camera The value 9 represents the best image quality with if necessary a lower frame refresh rate depending on the settings for the maximum data rate A value of 51 results in a very high refresh rate and lower image quality Default Click Default to return the profile to the factory default values AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Advanced Mode en 67 9 4 3 Encoder Streams Select H 264 Settings 1 Select the codec algorithm for streams 1 and 2 The following algorithms are available H 264 BP HW decoder H 264 MP Low Latency Select the default profile for streams 1 and 2 from the eight profiles that have been defined The algorithm properties have the following settings H 264 BP H 264 MP HW decoder Low Latency CABAC off on CAVLC on off GOP structure IP IP l frame distance 15 30 Deblocking filter on on Recommended for Hardware Software decoders decoders PTZ and rapid Divar 700 Series image movements Preview gt gt Previews of streams 1 and 2 can be shown 1 Click Preview gt gt to display a preview of the video for streams 1 and 2 the current profile is shown above the preview 2
115. ws Use the up down navigation buttons to move to Exit and press the center button until the menu disappears Remove the adjustment cap from the lens 5 3 2 Closing the unit When the camera position is set and all adjustments have been made close the unit 1 If necessary remove the monitor cable S1460 from the monitor jack socket Place the inner liner in position aligning its fin with the bracket on the base Place the dome onto the base and rotate until it clips into place If necessary clean its surface with a soft cloth Place the sealing ring and the trim ring over the dome Align the tamper resistant screws in the trim ring with the threaded ends in the mounting base Use the supplied special screwdriver bit to tighten the three tamper resistant screws Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 38 en Camera set up FlexiDome2X IP Camera 6 6 1 Camera set up The camera normally provides an optimal picture without the need for further adjustments Configuration of the camera is carried out remotely via the network using a web browser However the camera also has a set up menu in which basic installation settings lens wizard IP address can be accessed To view this menu connect a monitor to the composite video output of the camera Camera menu navigation Five keys are used for navigating through menu system Up key Menu Select key c
116. xtensive systems The name is used for remote identification for example in the event of an alarm Enter a name that makes it as easy as possible to identify the location unambiguously Initiator extension Add text to an initiator name to make identification easier in large iSCSI systems This text is added to the initiator name separated from it by a full stop Password A password prevents unauthorized access to the device The device recognizes three authorization levels service user and live service is the highest authorization level Entering the correct password gives access to all the functions of the camera and allows all configuration settings to be changed user is the middle authorization level This user can operate the device play back recordings and also control a camera but cannot change the configuration Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operation Manual AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 56 en Advanced Mode FlexiDome2X IP Camera 9 2 3 live is the lowest authorization level It can only be used to view the live video image and switch between the different live image displays Use the various authorization levels to limit access Proper password protection is only guaranteed if all higher authorization levels are also protected with a password For example if a live password is assigned a service and a user password should also be set When assigning passwords always start fro
117. y encrypted ports are available for the Remote port parameter SSL encryption must be activated and configured on both sides of a connection The appropriate certificates must also have been uploaded Configure and activate encryption for media data video metadata on the Encryption page Auto connect Select On to automatically re established a connection to one of the previously specified IP addresses after each reboot connection breakdown or network failure Audio Select On to transmit the audio stream with an alarm connection AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Advanced Mode en 87 9 8 2 Video Content Analyses VCA The camera has integrated VCA which can detect and analyze changes in the signal using image processing algorithms Such changes can be due to movements in the camera s field of view Select various VCA configurations and adapt these to your application as required The Silent MOTION configuration is active by default In this configuration metadata is created to facilitate searches of recordings however no alarm is triggered 1 Select a VCA configuration and make the required settings 2 If necessary click the Default button to return all settings to their default values Note If there is not enough computing power priority is given to live images and recordings This can lead to impairment of the VCA system Observe the
118. y to be registered trademarks and must be treated accordingly Note This manual has been compiled with great care and the information it contains has been thoroughly verified The text was complete and correct at the time of printing The ongoing development of the products may mean that the content of the user guide can change without notice Bosch Security Systems accepts no liability for damage resulting directly or indirectly from faults incompleteness or discrepancies between the user guide and the product described More information For more information please contact the nearest Bosch Security Systems location or visit www boschsecurity com AR18 10 B006 v1 1 2010 06 Installation and Operation Manual Bosch Security Systems FlexiDome2X IP Camera Safety en 15 1 7 Copyrights The firmware 4 1 uses the fonts Adobe Helvetica Bold R Normal 24 240 75 75 P 138 1SO10646 1 and Adobe Helvetica Bold R Normal 12 120 75 75 P 70 1SO10646 1 under the following copyright Copyright 1984 1989 1994 Adobe Systems Incorporated Copyright 1988 1994 Digital Equipment Corporation Permission to use copy modify distribute and sell this software and its documentation for any purpose and without fee is hereby granted provided that the above copyright notices appear in all copies and that both those copyright notices and this permission notice appear in supporting documentation and that the names of Adobe Systems and Digital

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