i PRO WV-X6531NS Network Camera Installation Guide

i PRO WV-X6531NS Network Camera

Product Information

The product is a network camera model no. WV-X6531NS designed and manufactured by i-PRO Co., Ltd. The camera is highly resistant to heavy salt damage and is suitable for use in the US, Canada, Europe, and other countries. The product comes with an installation guide, CD-ROM, important safety instructions, and a code label that may be required for network management. The CD-ROM contains operating instructions and various tool software programs. The camera has a model number and serial number on its surface that serves as a permanent record of purchase.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Read the important safety instructions before using the camera.
2. Install the camera in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not block any ventilation openings and keep the camera away from heat sources.
3. Use only the attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer and use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
4. Unplug the camera during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
5. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the camera has been damaged in any way or does not operate normally.
6. Before requesting service, refer to the Important Information and Troubleshooting in the Operating Instructions included in the CD-ROM to confirm the trouble.

WV-X6531NS
(Heavy salt damage resistance)

• Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
• Before reading this manual, be sure to read the Important Information(included in the CD-ROM).
• For information about how to perform the settings and how to operate the camera, refer to the Operating Instructions on the provided CD-ROM.
• The model number is abbreviated in some descriptions in this manual.

For U.S. and Canada
i-PRO Americas Inc.
https://www.i-pro.com/

For Europe and other countries

i-PRO Co., Ltd. Fukuoka, Japan
https://www.i-pro.com/
i-PRO EMEA B.V. UK Branch 1010 Cambourne Business Park, Cambridgeshire CB23 6DP
Authorised Representative in EU: i-PRO EMEA B.V. Laarderhoogtweg 25, 1101 EB Amsterdam, Netherlands.

WARNING

• To prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely attached to the wall/ceiling in accordance with the installation instructions.
• All work related to the installation of this product should be made by qualified service personnel or system installers.
• The installation shall be carried out in accordance with all applicable installation rules.
• The connections should comply with local electrical code.
• This equipment is compliant with Class A of CISPR 32. In a residential environment this equipment may cause radio interference. Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunlight, fire or the like.

CAUTION

• Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
• The network camera is only intended for a connection to an ethernet or PoE+ network without routing to the outside plant.

CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A)

• Direct current symbol
• Alternating current symbol

NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environ-ment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction man-ual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

FCC Caution
To assure continued compliance, (example – use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devic-es). Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. The model number and serial number of this product may be found on the surface of the unit. You should note the model number and serial number of this unit in the space provided and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in the event of theft.

Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries
Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems. These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries must not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation. By disposing of them correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment. For more information about collection and recycling, please contact your local municipality. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation. Note for the battery symbol (bottom symbol) This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved.

Important safety instructions

1. Read these instructions.

2.  Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

6. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

7. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

8. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

9. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

10. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been dam-aged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Troubleshooting

Before requesting service, refer to the Important Information (included in the CD-ROM) and “Troubleshooting” in the Operating Instructions (included in the CD-ROM) and confirm the trouble.

About the user manuals

Product documentation is composed of the following documents.

• Installation Guide (this document): Explains installation, mounting, cable connections, and network connections.
• Important Information (included in the CD-ROM): Provides basic information about the product.
• Operating Instructions (included in the CD-ROM): Explains how to perform the settings and how to operate this camera.
• Adobe® Reader® is required to read these operating instructions on the provided CD-ROM.
• When the Adobe Reader is not installed on the PC, download the latest Adobe Reader from the Adobe web site and install it.
  The external appearance and other parts shown in this manual may differ from the actual product within the scope that will not interfere with normal use due to improvement of the product.

Standard accessories

• Installation Guide (this document) ………………….. 1 pc.
• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS …………… 1 pc.
• CD-ROM*1 …………………………………………………. 1 pc.
• Code label*2……………………………………………….. 1 pc.
• *1 The CD-ROM contains the operating instructions and different kinds of tool software programs.
• *2 This label may be required for network management. Use caution not to lose this label.

The following parts are used during installation procedures

• Cable cover ……………………………………………….. 1 pc.
• Front/rear sunshields …………………………………….1 set
• Front/rear sunshields fixing screw
• …………………………………. 2 pcs. (of them, 1 for spare)
• Waterproof tape ………………………………………….. 1 pc.
• RJ45 waterproof connector cover …………………. 1 pc.
• RJ45 waterproof connector cap ……………………. 1 pc.
• 8P alarm cable …………………………………………… 1 pc.
• 24 V AC power supply connector kit ………………..1 set
• (Power supply connector housing: 1 pc., Contact: 3 pcs.)
• Hexagon screw (M5)*3 ………………………………… 5 pcs.
• (of them, 1 for spare)
• Rain wash coating caution label ………………………1 pc

The screws are necessary when installing the camera on a separately sold mount bracket.

Preparations

Other items that are needed (not included)

• Prepare the required parts for each installation method before starting the installation. The following are the requirements for the various installation methods.
• Prepare the foundation of the installation site, installation support, and any other installation setting with heavy salt damage resistance treatment.

Installation method| Mounting screw| Minimum **pull-out strength* 1
---|---|---
****When hanging the camera from ceiling**

Use the ceiling mount bracket (WV-Q121BS*2).

| M10 screws/ 4pcs.| 1411 N {317 lbf}
**When installing the camera on a wall**

Use the wall mount bracket (WV-Q122AS*2).

| M10 screws/ 4pcs.| 823 N {185 lbf}

1. The minimum pull-out strength is the value per screw.
2. For details on procedure for attaching mount bracket and camera, read the operating instructions of each mount bracket.

IMPORTANT

• Prepare four mounting screws (M10) to be mounted on ceiling and wall separately.
• Select screws according to the material of the location that the camera will be mounted to. In this case, wood screws and nails should not be used.
• Please consider using anti-corrosive mounting screws or caulking.
• If the mounting location such as plaster board is too weak to support the total weight, the area shall be sufficiently reinforced.

Please read “Precautions for installation” of “Important Information” in the provided CD-ROM closely before starting installation/connection of the camera.

Preparations before installation

Prepare the cables from camera side

• When the only necessary connection to camera is an Ethernet cable Use only RJ45 network cable coming from camera. Do not remove the cable case. Use it as it is.
• When using 24 V AC, EXT I/O device, or audio I/O device Remove the cable case fixed by five screws on the upper part of camera and pull out power cable, audio I/O cable, and alarm I/O cable stored in it.
  NOTE
  Do not use the removed cable case and five screws.

Insert an SD memory card (locally procured) as occasion demands

SDXC/SDHC/SD memory card is described as SD memory card.
Insert an SD memory card following the procedure shown below. For the detailed procedure, refer to Important Information on the provided CD-ROM.

1. Remove the main sunshield rear cover.
2. Loosen two locking screws of water-resistant cap and pull the water-resistant cap and toward you.
3. Insert an SD memory card into the SD memory card slot.
4. Attach water-resistant cap and sunshield rear cover to the original position in order.
5. Recommended tightening torque of the watetant cap locking screws:

Installation

The installation tasks are explained using 4 steps.

Step1
Fix the mount bracket and hang the camera.

Step2
Making connections.

Step3
Fixing the camera.

Step4
Configure the network settings.

Step1 Fix the mount bracket and hang the camera

• Here explains an example of installation on a wall using wall mount bracket (WV-Q122AS). For detailed installation information and procedure, refer to operating instructions of each mount bracket.

1. Process the installation surface
   Decide the attachment position and bore holes for screws or anchors on the wall and a hole for wiring as occasion demands.

2. Pass a cable into mount bracket and fix it on the installation surface

3. Insert the cables coming from installation surface from rear surface of mount bracket to internal and pull them out from camera attachment port (cable cover attachment side). When passing the cables into mount bracket, take care not to apply unreasonable force to the cables.

4. Apply waterproof treatment to the installation surface and the cap of the mount bracket backside.

5. Attach the mount bracket to wall surface using fixing screws (4 pcs.) (M10: locally procured).

IMPORTANT

• After waterproofing the hole for fixing mount bracket, the port for pulling out the cable on installation surface, and the cap part on rear surface of mount bracket, fix the mount bracket on the installation surface.
• Fixing screw: Minimum pull-out strength (per 1 pc.)
• WV-Q121BS 1411 N {317 lbf}
• WV-Q122AS 823 N {185 lbf}
• Adjust the length of cable from camera attachment port of mount bracket to cable end to 150~160mm {5-29/32 inches~6-5/16 inches}. (If the cable that is pulled out is too long, storage after wiring becomes difficult. On the contrary, if it is too short, the cable cannot reach to the camera when installing the camera. Adjust the cable length carefully.)

Process the Ethernet cable (locally procured) and attach the waterproof connector cover and cap (accessory)
First pass the Ethernet cable through the RJ45 waterproof connector cap (accessory) and then through the RJ45 waterproof connector cover
(accessory). Next, use a specialized tool (locally procured) to crimp the RJ45 plug (locally procured) to the end of the Ethernet cable.

IMPORTANT

• Take care not to remove the rubber parts from inside the RJ45 waterproof connector cover (accessory).
• The maximum length of the Ethernet cable (locally procured) is 100 m, and the external dimensions of it are from ø5 mm {ø3/16 inches} to ø6.5 mm {ø1/4 inches}.

Attach the cable cover (accessory)

1.  Fix the cable cover to mount bracket using hexagon screws (4 pcs.) (M5: accessory). Adjust the orientation of cable cover so that the line part of cable cover faces front of the bracket.
   IMPORTANT
   

   • “ Camera mounting screw (hexagon screw (M6))” included with mount bracket cannot be used. Use the “hexagon screw (M5)” included with the camera.
   • Recommended tightening torque: 2.45 N·m {1.81 lbf·ft}

2. Remove the tape as the installed auxiliary wire is temporarily fixed to the inside of the cable cover with tape.

Hang the camera at the installed auxiliary wire of the cable cover and fix the safety wire

1. Move the camera to the installation location and hitch the installed auxiliary wire of the cable cover to the wire hook on the upper part of camera. Next, lower the wire stopper to prevent the installed auxiliary wire from coming off.
2. Attach the safety wire of the camera to the wire hook section of mount bracket.

• For the safety wire attachment position, refer to operating instructions of each mount bracket.

Wire hook on the upper part of camera

Step2 Making connections

Connect an Ethernet cable (category 5e or better, straight) to RJ45 (female) network cable.

1.  Insert the RJ45 plug (locally procured) into the RJ45 waterproof jack connected to the camera.
2. Connect the RJ45 waterproof connector cover (accessory) to the RJ45 waterproof jack and then rotate the RJ45 waterproof connector cover until the “⇦” marks align.
3. Connect the RJ45 waterproof connector cap (accessory) to the RJ45 waterproof connector cover and rotate the RJ45 waterproof connector cap until there is no gap between it and the RJ45 waterproof connector cover.

IMPORTANT

• If the procedure for the RJ45 waterproof connector (accessory) part is not correctly followed, the waterproofing may be compromised. Do not install the camera where the RJ45 waterproof connector is exposed to constant rain or moisture.
• When you remove the RJ45 waterproof connector, be sure to follow the reverse order of the connecting procedures. (The RJ45 waterproof jack may be damaged when you try to remove the RJ45 waterproof connector cover with its “⇦” mark matching “▶” mark of the RJ45 waterproof jack.).

Connect 8P alarm cable (accessory) as occasion demands

• ALARM IN1 / Black & white input / Auto time adjustment input (Black) (EXT I/O 1) GND (Brown)
• ALARM IN2 / Alarm output (Red) (EXT I/O 2)
• GND (Orange)
• ALARM IN3 / AUX output (Yellow) (EXT I/O 3)
• GND (Light blue or green)
• Unused (Blue)
• Unused (Purple)

Note

• The default of EXT I/O terminals is “Off”. Refer to the Operating Instructions on the provided CD-ROM for further information about the EXT I/O terminal settings.

Connect a microphone or external audio line to the audio input cable as occasion demands Connect a powered speaker to the audio output cable as occasion demands

Note

• The audio output can be switched to monitor output. The default is “Audio”. Refer to the Operating Instructions on the provided CD-ROM for descriptions of how to switch the output.
• If the audio output is used for the monitor output, connect a ø3.5 mm stereo mini plug (locally procured) to the wire as shown in the right figure
  and use it.

If you use a cable other than Ethernet cable, waterproof it

The camera body is waterproof, but the cable ends and the inside of the mount bracket are not waterproof. Waterproof the connection part of each cable.
＜Waterproof treatment＞
Waterproof by using the waterproof tape (accessory) as shown in the right-hand figure.

IMPORTANT

• Stretch the tape by approx. twice (see the illustration) and wind it around the cable. Insufficient tape stretch causes insufficient waterproofing.

Assemble 24 V AC connector kit (accessory) and connect it to the power cable of camera body as occasion demands.

Recommended wire rod and array of pins of connector housing (accessory)

AWG size (stranded wire)| #24

(0.22 mm2)

| #22

(0.33 mm2)

| #20

(0.52 mm2)

| #18

(0.83 mm2)

---|---|---|---|---
Wire length| 20 m| 30 m| 45 m| 75 m

Power supply connector housing

How to assemble the 24 V AC power supply connector kit

• Remove approx. 3 mm {1/8 inches} of the outer jacket of the cable and twist the cable core to prevent the short circuit first.
• Insert the tip of the cable into the point A of the contact (accessory), and hold the cable using the cable clamp.
• Procure either of the following tools for clamping.
• Molex manual clamp tool:
  • 57027-5000 (For UL1015),
  • 57026-5000 (For UL1007)
  • After clamping the contact and the cable, insert the contact properly into the power supply connector housing.

Caution

• A READILY ACCESSIBLE DISCONNECT DEVICE SHALL BE INCORPORATED TO THE EQUIPMENT POWERED BY 24 V AC POWER SUPPLY.
• ONLY CONNECT 24 V AC CLASS 2 POWER SUPPLY (UL 1310/CSA 223) or LIMITED POWER SOURCE (IEC/EN/UL/CSA 60950-1).
• ONLY CONNECT POWER OVER ETHERNET 54 V DC / PoE+ 54 V DC LIMITED POWER SOURCE (IEC/EN/UL/CSA 60950-1).

IMPORTANT

• The 24 V AC power supply shall be insulated from the commercial AC power.
• Be sure to use the 24 V AC power supply connector kit (accessory) provided with this product.
• After processing 24 V AC connector, actually connect it to the camera and ensure it operates normally before using it.
• Be sure to fully insert the 24 V AC power supply connector into the power cable.
• Otherwise, it may damage the camera or cause malfunction.
• When installing the camera, make sure that excessive force is not applied to the power cable.

Step3

Fixing the camera

Attach the camera to the cable cover (accessory)

1. Make the i-PRO logo mark on the camera body face the front side and the main sunshield rear cover (where SD memory card is inserted) face the mount bracket side.
2. Insert the positioning pins on the upper part of camera into cable cover attachment hole.
3. Rotate the camera part in a clockwise direction when looking from the bottom and confirm it is temporarily fixed.
4. Tighten it securely with 3 special screws (fixing screws) of the cable cover. Recommended tightening torque:

Note

• Special screw (fixing screw): As these are hexa-gon screws, use a hexagon wrench (locally pro-cured) “for M6”.
•  Bend it to the inside of the cable cover to pre-vent the installed auxiliary wire and the wiring section from being caught in the periphery of the cable cover.

Attach the front/rear sunshields (accessory) to the camera

1. Put a finger on the dent of front/rear sunshields and unhook both sides to split it. One side is fixed with wire to prevent loss.

2. Locate the front/rear sunshields to the position that covers the cable cover.

3. Joint both sides of front/rear sunshields (accessory) First, hook the wire side, and then hook the other side.

4. IMPORTANT
   

   • Joint both sides of the front/rear sunshields (accessory) before fitting in the main sunshield.
   • Do not trap the safety wire inside.

5. Fix the front/rear sunshields on the camera temporarily.

   • Align the arrow (▽) with the arrow (△) of “START” on the main sunshield to embed it, and then rotate it toward arrow (△) of “LOCK” until it “clicks”.

6. Fix the front/rear sunshields on the camera using  the front/rear sunshields fixing screw (accessory). Recommended tightening torque:
   Note
   

   • When removing the front/rear sunshields (accessory), perform steps ①~⑤ in the reverse order.

7.  When the camera has been installed, remove the protection sheet from the dome cover. After removal, be sure not to touch the clear part of the dome cover.

8. Turn on the power supply of camera and check the screens of camera following Step 4 “Configure the network settings” and adjust the angular field of view. For details on adjustment of angular field of view of camera, refer to Operating Instructions on the provided CD-ROM.

Precautions

• Attach the “Rain wash coating caution label” carried by the camera to the surface of the camera (Refer to the illustration below).

Live indicator

The live indicator will light or blink as follows depending on the camera status.

Camera operation status

Lights orange → Lights off →

Blinks orange → Lights orange

When the network connection is established| Lights orange → Lights off → Blinks orange → Blinks green → Lights green
During the standby or connection (Cable is not connected.)| Lights orange
During the standby or connection (Cable is connected.)| Lights green
During the upgrade process| Blinks orange
Initialization (When the network connection is established)| Lights orange → Lights off → Blinks orange → Lights orange → Blinks orange → Blinks green → Lights green
Port forwarding error caused by the UPnP function| Blinks orange (in 2 seconds intervals (on for 1 second / off for 1 second))
Trouble happening on the camera| Blinks red
Failure in writing data on the SD memory card| Lights red

Step4

Configure the network settings

Download and start [IP Setting Software] or [i-PRO Configuration Tool (iCT)] on our technical information support site (https://i-pro.com/global/en/surveillance/training_support/support/technical_information), and connect to the network.

References

• i-PRO

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