FOSCAM V5EP 5MP Outdoor POE IP Security Camera User Manual

: June 13, 2024
: FOSCAM

Table of Contents

FOSCAM V5EP 5MP Outdoor POE IP Security Camera
Product Usage Instructions
Overview
Default Parameters
Specification
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FOSCAM V5EP 5MP Outdoor POE IP Security Camera

Product Information:

Product Name: Foscam 5MP Outdoor POE IP Security Camera
Model: V5EP

Key Features:

PoE-compliant, allowing transmission of power and data via a single Ethernet cable
Supports Micro SD Card for storage
LAN 10/100M adaptive Ethernet interface
Waterproof lid installation guide for outdoor use

Physical Description:

Front Panel: Not specified in the manual
Interface:
1. LAN 10/100M adaptive Ethernet interface. Through this interface, IP camera can be connected with various network devices, such as hub, router, etc.
2. Power Interface: Connect the external power adapter, request for 12V / 1A power.

Product Usage Instructions

Read before Use:
Please first verify that all contents received are complete according to the Package Contents listed below. Before the Network Camera is installed, please carefully read and follow the instructions in the Quick Setup Guide to avoid damage due to faulty assembly and installation. This also ensures the product is used properly as intended.

Packing Contents:
Not specified in the manual.

PoE Connection:
Connect the Network Camera to a PoE-enabled router/switch via Ethernet cable.

SD Card Management:
This camera supports Micro SD Card. When you plug in the SD card during the camera work process, please reboot the camera again, or else the SD card might not work well. On Foscam app go to the Settings > Device Status > Device Status page, you can see the SD card status.

Add Device: Connection via the Foscam App:
Scan the QR code below to download and install the Foscam APP.
Please refer to the Quick Setup Guide for detailed instructions.

Installation:
Point the camera at the desired location and use the screws provided to mount it. Please Note: Ensure that rain or water will not reach the connector ports at the end of the tail cable. These connectors are not weather-resistant.

Waterproof Lid Installation Guide:

Thread the Ethernet cable through the top cover and then the waterproof connector.
Put the rubber seal ring around the Ethernet cable between the top cover and the waterproof connector. Note: The rubber seal ring provided has been cut. If not, you may manually cut it.
Put on the rubber O-ring to the Ethernet port of the camera and plug the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port.
Align the waterproof connector with the Ethernet port, then twist it clockwise to tighten the two parts.
Push the rubber seal ring into the waterproof connector, then screw the top cover and lock it into position firmly to finish installation.

Default Parameters:

Default network parameters:
- IP address: obtain dynamically
- Subnet mask: obtain dynamically
- Gateway: obtain dynamically

Specification:

Spotlight Image Sensor Lens: Not specified in the manual
Color Temperature Sensor Type: Not specified in the manual
Display Resolution: Not specified in the manual
Min. Illumination: Not specified in the manual
Lens Type: Not specified in the manual
Angle of view: Not specified in the manual
Image Compression: Not specified in the manual

User Manual
Foscam 5MP Outdoor
POE IP Security Camera

Model: V5EP

Overview

Key Features

5MP QHD Waterproof IP Camera
H.264+/H.264 video Compression
Supports Human detection, Motion Detection and Vehicle Detection
Compatible with free Foscam Video Management Software
Compatible with free Foscam iOS and Android APP
Supports PoE Function
Supports Full Duplex two-way Audio
Supports WDR(Wide-Dynamic Range)
Supports 256GB Micro SD Card storage(External)
Night Vision Range up to 20m(66 feet)
P2P Feature for Easy Remote Access
Supports image snapshot
Supports dual-stream
Supports remote viewing & record from anywhere anytime
Multi-level users management with password protection
Supports multiple network protocols: IP, TCP, UDP, SMTP, FTP, DHCP, RTSP
Supports Alexa
Supports Google Assistant

PoE
The Network Camera is PoE-compliant, allowing transmission of power and data via a single Ethernet cable.
Such as the following picture: connect the Network Camera to a PoE-enabled router / switch via Ethernet cable.

Read before Use
Please first verify that all contents received are complete according to the Package Contents listed below.
Before the Network Camera is installed, please carefully read and follow the instructions in the Quick Setup Guide to avoid damage due to faulty assembly and installation. This also ensures the product is used properly as intended.

Packing Contents

● Camera× 1	● Ethernet Cable× 1
● Quick Setup Guide × 1	● Expansion Screws× 1
● Waterproof Lid × 1	● Mounting Template × 1
● Surveillance sign× 1

Physical Description

Front Panel

Interface

LAN
10/100M adaptive Ethernet interface. Through this interface, IP camera can be connected with various network devices, such as hub, router, etc.
Power Interface
Connect the external power adapter, request for 12V / 1A power.

SD Card Management
This camera supports Micro SD Card.
When you plug in the SD card during the camera work process, please reboot the camera again, or else the
SD card might not work well.
On Foscam app go to the Settings Device Status Device Status page, you can see the SD card status.

Add Device: Connection via the Foscam App
Scan the QR code below to download and install the Foscam APP.

Please refer to the Quick Setup Guide.

Installation

Please refer to the Quick Setup Guide.

Point the camera at the desired location and use the screws provided to mount it.

Please Note:
Ensure that rain or water will not reach the connector ports at the end of the tailcable. These connectors are not weather-resistant.

Waterproof Lid Installation Guide
When mounting your PoE camera outdoors, you are suggested to install the waterproof lid for it. You may follow the steps for installation.

Thread the Ethernet cable through the top cover and then the waterproof connector.
Put the rubber seal ring around the Ethernet cable between the top cover and the waterproof connector.
Note: The rubber seal ring provided has been cut. If not, you may manually cut it.
Put on the rubber O-ring to the Ethernet port of the camera and plug the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port.
Align the waterproof connector with the Ethernet port, then twist it clockwise to tighten the two parts.
Push the rubber seal ring into the waterproof connector, then screw the top cover and lock it into position firmly to finish installation.

Default Parameters

Default network parameters

IP address: obtain dynamically
Subnet mask: obtain dynamically
Gateway: obtain dynamically

Specification

ITEMS	V5EP
Spotlight	Color Temperature

Image Sensor

| Sensor Type| High Definition Color CMOS Sensor
Display Resolution| 5.0Megapixels(30721728)
Min. Illumination| 0 Lux (With IR Illuminator)
Lens| Lens Type| f:4mm; F2.1
Angle of view| Diagonal: 94°, Horizontal:78°, Vertical: 43.6°
Video| Image Compression| H.264+/H.264
Resolution| 5MP(30721728) 1.5M/15 fps,1080P(19201080)1M/25fps,720P(1280720)1M/15fps
Stream| Dual stream
Image Adjustment| The hue, brightness, contrast, saturation, sharpness are adjustable
Flip Image| flip and mirror
Night Mode| Manual and automatic modes, when the white light is on, the night vision image is colored
| Night Visibility| With 4pcs IR-LED and spotlight, Night Vision Range up to 20m
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Audio

| Input/Output| Built-in mic and speaker, supports full duplex 2-way Audio
Audio Compression| PCM/AAC
Siren| Support maximum 100dB alarm siren

Network

Operating System

| Microsoft Windows (Foscam VMS), MacOS (Foscam VMS), Android

(Foscam app), iOS (Foscam app)

Other Features

| Motion Detection| Alarm via E-Mail, upload alarm snapshot to FTP
Human Detection| Alarm via E-Mail, upload alarm snapshot to FTP
Vehicle Detection| Alarm via E-Mail, upload alarm snapshot to FTP
User Accounts| Three levels user role
WDR| Improve image clarity in complex scenario
Zoom| 6X digital zoom function

Storage

| Support max. 256GB Micro SD card, local and FTP storage, Foscam

cloud storage

Reset| Reset button is available
Intelligent Assistant| Supports Alexa, Google Assistant

Power

Environment

For other parts, please refer to the “FOSCAM Camera User Manual”