i-PRO WV-U31401-F2L Network Camera Installation Guide

June 16, 2024
i-PRO

i-PRO WV-U31401-F2L Network Camera

Product Information

Specifications

  • Model No.: WV-U31401-F2L, WV-U31301-F2L
  • Indoor use only
Power source *1: PoE (IEEE802.3af compliant)
Power consumption *1: PoE DC48V: 110 mA / approx. 5.3W (Class 2 device)

Operating environment
Ambient operating temperature: Ambient operating humidity:| 0 °C to 40 °C *2 {32 °F to 104 °F}
10 % to 90 % (no condensation)
Storage environment
Storage temperature:
Storage humidity:| –30 °C to +60 °C {–22 °F to +140 °F}
10 % to 95 % (no condensation)
Dimensions:| 104 mm (W) × 51 mm (H) × 104 mm (D) {4-3/32 inches (W) × 2 inches (H) × 4-3/32 inches (D)}
Mass:| Approx. 280 g {0.62 lbs}
Finish:| Main body: ABS resin, i-PRO white
Dome cover: PC resin, Clear/ Smoke

Refer to our technical information website for further information about Power source and Power consumption information.

About the User Manuals
The product documentation consists of multiple documents thatcan be used to search for information on our technical information website
(https://i-pro.com/products_and_solutions/en/surveillance/learning-and- support/knowledge-base/technical-information). These manuals will guide you to the right information. Product documentation may be updated to reflect improvements in the product and to provide better user guidance.
Product documentation is composed of the following documents.

  • Installation Guide (this document): Provides information about “Precautions”, “Precautions for installation” and the installation method.

  • Web Guide (Refer to the the link on the following product information website): Includes installation videos, basic functions, and basic operation methods for this device.

  • User manual (Refer to the link on the following product information website): This section describes the software operating instructions common to each model. https://i-pro.com/products_and_solutions/en/surveillance/documentation-database

  • “<Control No.: C****>” used in these documents should be used to search for information on our technical information website
    (https://i-pro.com/products_and_solutions/en/surveillance/learning-and- support/knowledge-base/technical-information) and will guide you to the right information.

  • Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save Important Safety Instructions leaflet for future use.

  • microSDXC/ microSDHC/ microSD memory card is described as microSD memory card.

  • 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.

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

Installation Guide
Installation work requires technical expertise and experience. It is recommended to refer installation work to an authorized dealer to ensure proper installation and avoid potential risks. Before installing the product, please review the safety precautions common to all i-PRO network camera models on our website:
https://i-pro.com/products_and_solutions/en/surveillance/learningand-support /knowledge-base/safety- instructions

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 authority. 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.

For European Union and countries with recycling systems, please dispose of old equipment and batteries according to the local regulations

For U.S.A.
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 environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, 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: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC Compliance (U.S.A.)
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

  1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
  2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity (U.S.A.) **

**

  • Trade name : i-PRO

  • Model No. : WV-U31401-F2L WV-U31301-F2L

  • Responsible Party :

  • i-PRO Americas Inc.

  • Address:   8550 Fallbrook Drive, Suite 200 Houston, Texas 77064

  • Support Contact: 1-800-513-5417

Please note the model number and serial number of this product for future reference and identification in case of theft.

For U.S.A.
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.
Model No.
Serial No.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions :

  1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
  2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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

WARNING:

  • Operation of this product in a residential environment could cause radio interference.

Caution:

  • The DC power supply connected to the camera must be in the same building.
  • The network camera is only intended for a connection to an ethernet or PoE network without routing to the outside plant.
  • This product has no power switch. Be sure to install disconnect devices such as a circuit breaker to shut down the main power of power supplying equipment to this product.
  • Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully.

Notice:

  • This product is not suitable for use in locations where children are likely to be present.
  • Do not install this product in locations where ordinary persons can easily reach.
  • This product is a professional equipment.
  • For information about screws and other parts required for installation, refer to the corresponding section of this document.
  • : Direct current symbol

Precautions

In order to prevent harm to people and damage to property, it explains what must be observed without fail. The safety statements common to all i-PRO network camera models are posted on the website linked from the twodimensional barcode on the right. Please be sure to confirm it.
https://i-pro.com/products_and_solutions/en/surveillance/learning- and- support/knowledge-base/safety- instructions

Do not install this product in a restricted or prohibited environment.
Failure to observe this may result in injury, accident, or malfunction due to falling. Please check the safety precautions common to all models on the website above and the installation precautions in the Installation Guide.

Refer installation work to the dealer.
Installation work requires technique and experience. Failure to observe this may cause fire, electric shock, injury,or damage to the product. Be sure to consult the dealer.

Install the product accurately and securely on an installation surface in accordance with the installation instructions.
Failure to observe this may cause injury or accidents.

Take measures of protection against this product falling.
Failure to observe this may cause a drop resulting in injury. Securely fix the product to the installation surface using screws or anchors. If the fall prevention wire is included, be sure to install it.

Stop the operation immediately when something is wrong with this product.
When smoke goes up from the product, the smell of smoke comes from the product, or the exterior of the product has deteriorated, continued use will cause a fire or fall of the product resulting in injury, or damage to property. In this case, turn the power off immediately and contact qualified service personnel for service.

Conduct periodic inspections.
Rust on the metal parts or screws may cause a fall of the product resulting in injury or accidents. Consult the dealer for the inspections. Be sure to turn off the power before inspection or maintenance.

Precautions for installation
i-PRO Co., Ltd. assumes no responsibility for injuries or property damage resulting from failures arising out of improper installation or operation inconsistent with this documentation.

  • In order to prevent injury, the product must be securely mounted to an installation surface according to Installation Guide.
  • Installation area for this product

Select an appropriate place for the installation area (such as a strong installation surface) in your particular environment.

  • Make sure that the installation area is strong enough to hold this product, such as a concrete ceiling.
  • Install the camera in the foundation area of the architecture or where sufficient strength is assured.
  • Do not mount the product on a plaster board or a wooden section because they are too weak. If the product is unavoidably mounted on such a section, the section shall be sufficiently reinforced.

This camera is designed to be used indoors
This product is not operable outdoors. Do not expose this camera to direct sunlight for hours and do not install the product near a heater or an air conditioner. Otherwise, it may cause deformation, discoloration and malfunction. Keep this camera away from water and moisture.

Do not place this product in the following places

  • Locations where a chemical agent is used such as a swimming pool
  • Locations subject to moisture or oil smoke such as a kitchen
  • Locations that have a specific environment that is subject to an inflammable atmosphere or solvents
  • Locations where a radiation, an X-ray, a strong radio wave or a strong magnetic field is generated
  • Locations near coasts directly subjected to sea breezes, or locations subject to corrosive gases such as from hot springs, volcanic regions, etc.
  • Locations where the temperature is not within the specified range
  • Locations subject to vibrations, such as on vehicles, marine vessels, or above product lines (This product is not designed for on-vehicle use.)
  • Locations near rubber products containing sulfur (packing, rubber feet, etc.)
  • Locations where it may get directly wet from rain or water splash (including under the eaves, etc.)
  • Locations subject to moisture or dust
  • Locations subject to sudden changes in temperature such as near air discharge vents of air conditioners or air circulation inlet doors

Screw tightening
Do not use an impact driver. Use of an impact driver may damage the screws or cause tightening excessively.

About reflection of light from outside or IR light
A ghost may appear on the screen depending on the incident angle of external light. In the case of using the IR light, installation of a camera near a wall may cause reflection of infrared rays resulting in a part of the screen or the entire screen turning whitish.

  • Refer to our technical information website for image examples and measures to take.

Take notice of humidity
Install this product when the humidity is low. If installation is performed when it is raining or in very humid conditions, the inside may be affected by humidity, causing mist-over inside the dome cover.

Protection from lightning
When cables are used outdoors, there is a chance that they may be affected by lightning. In such a case, install a lightning arrestor close to the camera, and make the length of the network cable between the camera and lightning arrestor as short as possible to prevent the camera from being affected by lightning. Refer to our technical information website

When noise disturbance may happen
Noise may appear in video or audio near a strong electric field from a TV or radio antenna, motors and transformers, or a strong electric field/magnetic field from a power line (lamp line) of AC100 V or more. Conduct the power distribution work to keep 1 m {3.28 feet} away from them or conduct the electric conduit work using metal pipes. (Be sure to make ground connection of the metal pipes.)

Equipment classification and power source indication label
Refer to the indication label on the bottom side of this unit for the equipment classification, power source, and other information.

About static electricity
Before installing or removing this product, be sure to touch metal objects to discharge static electricity from your body.

Optional accessories
The latest information → Technical information website “Accessory Selector”

Troubleshooting
Before requesting service, refer to “Troubleshooting” of Web Guide. Then, confirm the trouble.

Standard accessories

Important Safety Instructions ……………………….. 1 pc.

The RJ45 Ethernet cable for easy kitting is attached to the camera.

Other items that are needed (not included)
Mounting screws

Installation method Recommended screw*1 Minimum pull-out strength*2
Directly mount the camera onto the installation surface M4 × 16 mm {5/8
inches}*3 × 3 pcs. 196 N {44 lbf}
Mount the camera to a two-gang box/junction box. M4 × 16 mm {5/8 inches}*3 ×

2 pcs.
Mount the camera using the exclusively designed mount bracket.| Refer to the operating instructions of each bracket.

  1. 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.
  2. This value indicates the minimum pull-out strength required value per screw. For information about the minimum pull-out strength, refer to our technical information website .
  3. The screw length is an example when installing the camera on a robust installation surface with a thickness of 20 mm {25/32 inches} or more.
    • Ethernet cable with RJ45 plug (category 5e or better, straight, all 4 pairs (8 pins), less than 100m {328 feet})

Installation Procedure

Parts and functions

  • User manual [Indicator] All LEDs forced to turn off

Step 1 Preparations

  • Remove the enclosure.

  • Remove the RJ45 Ethernet cable for easy kitting.

  • When using a microSD

  • When wiring cables on the side

Step 2

  • The front side of the template is where the “Hole for the mounting screw (spare)” is located to the left of the “Cable access hole”.

Step 3

Step 4

  • When mounting on ceiling

  • When mounting on wall

Step 5 → Turn the power on (PoE).

  • Technical information website “IP Setting Software” or “i-PRO Configuration Tool(iCT)”

Step 6

  • Be careful not to touch the lens part of the camera during the adjustment.
  • Be careful not to let the light-shielding sheet slide beneath the light-shielding rubber of the lens, when adjusting the vertical (TILT) angle.

Horizontal (PAN) angle: ±45°

Step 7

  • Attach the enclosure.

Product Usage Instructions

Before using the product, please ensure that you have completed the installation process as per the Installation Guide provided with the product.

Follow these steps to use the product:
Step 1: Power On
Connect the power adapter to the network camera and plug it into a power outlet.

Step 2: Network Connection
Connect the network camera to your local network using an Ethernet cable. Ensure that the network connection is stable.

Step 3: Accessing the Camera
To access the camera, open a web browser on your computer and enter the IP address of the network camera. You can find the IP address in the product documentation or by using a network scanning tool.

Step 4: Configuration
Once you have accessed the camera, you can configure the settings according to your requirements. Refer to the user manual for detailed instructions on configuring the camera settings.

Step 5: Monitoring
After configuring the camera, you can start monitoring the desired area by accessing the camera’s live feed through the web browser or using compatible software provided by i-PRO.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

  1. Q: Can this camera be used outdoors?
    A: No, this camera is designed for indoor use only.

  2. Q: Where can I find the model and serial number of the product?
    A: The model number and serial number can be found on the surface of the unit. Please note them down for future reference.

References

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