i3 INTERNATIONAL AM51-UM Indoor Analog Dome Camera User Manual

: June 6, 2024
: i3 INTERNATIONAL

i3 INTERNATIONAL AM51-UM Indoor Analog Dome Camera

Thank you for purchasing i3 International’s Am51 High Definition indoor analog dome camera. Your camera is equipped with a motorized vari-focal 2.7-13.5mm @ F1.6-2.4 lens. The lens can be controlled through IE interface of the i3 encoders/standalone DVRs, or through SRX-Pro Server/VPC. This camera features twist-on dome bubble and mounting back plate for easy installation.

SAFETY

When installing your Am51 camera be sure to avoid:

excessive heat, such as direct sunlight or heating appliances
contaminants such as dust and smoke
strong magnetic fields
moisture and humidity
areas with mechanical vibrations
fluorescent lamps or objects that reflect light and unstable light sources
temperatures below -40°C (-40°F) and above 50°C (122°F)

POWER

This camera accepts DC12V and AC24V power. Maximum power consumption: 9.7W. Ensure the supplied voltage meets the power consumption requirements of this camera before powering the camera on. Incorrect voltage may cause irreparable damage to the video camera and will effectively void the camera warranty.

CLEANING & SERVICING

For maximum optical clarity, the camera dome or lens must remain clean. Use a soft, dry cloth to remove finger prints or dust from the dome cover.

Use a blower to remove dust from the lens.
Do not use volatile solvents such as alcohol, benzene, or thinners, as they may damage the surface finishes.
To avoid electrical shock and to preserve the product warranty, DO NOT disassemble the camera. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

Ensure that the items received match those listed on the order form and the packing slip. In addition to this manual and a fully assembled camera, the dome camera packing box includes:

A. Plastic Anchor x4
B. Round Head Screw (Tapping Type) x4
C. Waterproof Tape x1
D. Surface Mount template x1
E. Service Monitor BNC cable x1

DIMENSIONS

HIGH DEFINITION ANALOG VIDEO SUPPORT

Your Am51 camera supports the standard CVBS composite analog video stream (720×480) and a high-definition (2MP) video stream in HD-TVI, HD-AHD, and HD- CVI format.
Note: Am51 camera supports a single video output at-a-time. No separate spot monitor output is offered.
IMPORTANT: In order to use high-definition video, your Am51 camera must be connected to a video encoder or standalone DVR/HVR that supports HD-TVI, HD-AHD, or HD-CVI format.
Note: i3’s line of encoders and embedded standalone DVRs supports HD-TVI and CVBS formats only.

CAMERA PARTS AND DEFINITIONS

Camera module/lens.
Video format switch. Default video format setting: HD-TVI.
Power connector (DC12V/AC24V).
BNC video connector. Connect to an encoder, DVR/HVR or service monitor. Four (4) video formats supported: HD-TVI (default), HD-AHD, HD-CVI and CVBS. Use the video format switch (#2) to set video format as required.
Dome bubble, twist-on.
Camera back plate (pre-installed). Use for surface and electrical box mounting

CHANGING VIDEO FORMAT:

Unscrew protection cap from the video format switch (#2).
Press and hold the button for 5 seconds to change the video output format to the next one in sequence. Video format sequence: TVI (default) > AHD > CVI > CVBS.

INSTALLATION

Am51 camera supports easy twist-on surface mounting and is compatible with most standard North American electrical boxes (with the optional B11 mounting plate).
Prepare the mounting surface

Depending on the type of installation, additional mounting accessories may need to be purchased.
It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure that the mounting surface is suitable for the chosen installation method.
Based on installation location and surface type, supplied screws and anchors may not be adequate. Mounting hardware is site-specific and may need to be supplied by the installer.

DISASSEMBLY

To prepare the camera for mounting, remove the camera’s dome bubble and back plate. The camera’s back plate can be mounted directly onto a suitable surface or onto the optional B11 mounting plate, for mounting onto supported electrical box types.

Removing the twist-off dome bubble
Rotate the dome bubble in a counter-clockwise motion and lift it away from the main camera module. Set aside.

Removing the twist-off back plate
Am51 camera’s back plate is pre-installed but unlocked for easy removal. Lift the back plate away from the main camera module. Set aside.

SURFACE MOUNTING3

Attach the supplied surface mounting template to the mounting surface.
Drill four holes marked “2” on the template and insert supplied anchors into the holes.
Drill the conduit hole for the camera cable, as marked on the template.
Use the tapping screws provided (if suitable for the installation) to secure the camera’s back plate to the prepared mounting surface.
Twist the main camera module onto the mounted camera back plate in a clockwise motion until it locks into place and an audible click is heard. The camera is now secured to the mounting surface.
Feed the camera cables through the conduit hole.
Connect camera to DC12V/AC24V power, 9.7W required.
Adjust the lens angle by panning and tilting the camera lens assembly and rotating the camera lens base. Do not over-rotate beyond the stop point to avoid damage to the camera.
Adjust the camera’s zoom and focus through a DVR/HVR, encoder, SRX-Pro/VPC software or HD service monitor with BNC input. See LENS ADJUSTMENT section for more information.
Adjust any additional camera settings (e.g. image brightness, color or contrast, day/night mode, etc.). See CAMERA MENU section for more information on camera’s on-screen menu.
Once the desired view is achieved, twist the camera’s dome bubble onto the camera module in a clock-wise motion until it locks into place and an audible click is heard.

REMOVAL
To remove the camera from its mounted position,

Rotate the dome bubble in a counter-clockwise motion and lift it away from the main camera module.
On the camera module, locate the lock tab marked “UNLOCK”.
Using a long pointed object, such as a flat-head screwdriver press the lock tab upwards to unlock the camera module from its back plate.
Continue pressing the lock tab pin upwards and rotate the camera module in a counter-clockwise motion to remove it from the mounted back plate.

ROUND/OCTAGON ELECTRICAL BOX MOUNTING

(Optional B11 mounting plate required)
For electrical box installations, purchase the optional B11 mounting plate. See B11 mounting instructions for additional information.

Follow DISASSEMBLY instructions to remove camera’s back plate.
Attach B11 mounting plate to the round/octagon electrical (gang) box using the middle set of countersink holes. Use the 2 screws included with the electrical box.
Secure the camera’s back plate to the four (4) threaded holes marked “2” on the mounted B11 using four (4) machine-type screws provided with B11.
Complete the installation following Steps #5-11 in the SURFACE MOUNTING section.

LENS ADJUSTMENT

Your Am51 camera is equipped with the motorized 2.7-13.5mm lens. To achieve desired view, start by adjusting the lens angle along the 3 axis by panning/tilting the camera body and rotating the lens assembly. The lens zoom and focus can be adjusted through i3’s encoder, i3’s standalone HVR’s local or remote interfaces, through SRX-Pro/VPC interface, or through HD service monitor with BNC input.

ADJUST ZOOM/FOCUS via HR16

Connect Am51 to HR16.
In Internet Explorer, enter HR16 address. (Default: 192.0.0.16).
Enter user credentials in the Annexxus login screen. (Default: i3admin/i3admin).
Go to SETUP > Camera > PTZ Settings
In Channel No., select the HR16 port where Am51 is connected (E.g. Analog Camera 1).
In PTZ Protocol, select i3-HDA. Click Save.
Click LIVE to go back to the live mode. Select a single camera division.
Use Previous/Next buttons to locate desired Am51 camera.
Use the PTZ Control panel to adjust Zoom and Focus until the desired view is achieved.

ADJUST ZOOM/FOCUS via SRX-PRO SERVER v6 and lower

Repeat Steps 1-6 of the ADJUST ZOOM/FOCUS via HR16 section.
Add HR16 to SRX-Pro Server’s IP camera tab.
In IP Camera tab, expand HR16 item to see all inputs. Assign Am51 input to SRX-Pro Server video channel in Ch. In. drop-down menu
Go to Hardware > Channels setup tab.
Locate the Channel that Am51 was assigned to in the Step 3 and set PTZ Camera Type to i3 GiPi.
Click the Live Mode button.
Go to View > Tree View and expand Advanced Control panel.
Double-click on the Am51 camera to bring it into full single-channel division.
Use the Advanced Control panel to adjust Zoom and Focus until the desired view is achieved.

ADDING HR16 to SRX-PRO SERVER v7 and up
SRX-Pro v7 users must complete this step before adjusting lens zoom/focus through VPC v7 and above.

Repeat Steps 1-6 of the ADJUST ZOOM/FOCUS via HR16 section.
Log into Pro Setup.
Add HR16
- Click Add.
- Select HR16 in the list.
- Click ADD.
- Click List.
- Enable PTZ toggle for all Am51 inputs on HR16.

ADJUST ZOOM/FOCUS via VIDEO PILOT CLIENT (incl. SRX-PRO SERVER v7 and up)

Repeat Steps 1-5 of the ADJUST ZOOM/FOCUS via SRX-PRO SERVER v6 and lower section OR Steps 1-3 of the ADDING HR16 to SRX-PRO v7 depending on the SRX-Pro Server version.
Add the SRX-Pro Server to CONTROL tab of the Video Pilot Client if connecting from a remote location, or use localhost connection, automatically generated by VPC.
Connect to the remote SRX-Pro Server with VPC.
Double-click on the Am51 camera to bring it into full single-channel division.
Click PTZ > Advanced in the on-screen menu.
Use the on-screen Zoom In/Out controls and Focus In/Out controls in the PTZ Advanced Options side panel to adjust Zoom and Focus until the desired view is achieved.

ADJUST ZOOM/FOCUS via VEO16p(LOCAL)

Connect Am51 to Veo16p BNC output.
Log into your Veo16p (Default: ADMIN/1234).
Go to MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > CAMERA > PTZ SETUP
In PROTOCOL drop down menu, select COAXITRON for all Am51 cameras. Click APPLY, then CLOSE.
On the Veo16p Live screen, click the PTZ button to display PTZ control panel.
Use the ZOOM and FOCUS icons adjust Zoom and Focus until the desired view is achieved.

ADJUST ZOOM/FOCUS via VEO16p (REMOTE)

Repeat Steps 1-4 of the ADJUST ZOOM/FOCUS via VEO16p (LOCAL) section.
Connect your Veo16p to the network using the ETHERNET port on the rear panel. Follow Veo16p manual for more instructions.
On the remote PC, open Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of your Veo16p in the address bar, followed by the Web Service Port. Default service port: 8080. (E.g. http://192.168.0.59:8080)
Enter user credentials in the login screen. (Default: ADMIN/1234).
Install ActiveX, as required.
In the Veo16p Live screen mode, double-click on the Am51 camera to bring it into full single-channel division.
Click on the PTZ tab and use Use the ZOOM and FOCUS icons adjust Zoom and Focus until the desired view is achieved.

Camera’s OSD menu can be accessed through i3’s encoder, i3’s standalone HVR’s local or remote interfaces or through SRX-Pro/VPC interface. In all cases, Iris Open icon in the Live Mode PTZ panel will bring up the camera’s on screen display.

PTZ panel OSD Menu control buttons:
Iris Open – Bring up the OSD, confirm menu selection/enter sub-menu. UP/DOWN arrows to navigate within camera menus. LEFT/RIGHT arrows to adjust value of the selected item.

CALLING UP OSD via HR16

Repeat Steps 1-8 of the ADJUST ZOOM/FOCUS via HR16 section.
Use the Iris Open and UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT buttons on the PTZ Control panel to bring up and navigate in the OSD menus.

CALLING UP OSD via SRX-PRO SERVER v6 and lower

Repeat Steps 1-8 of the ADJUST ZOOM/FOCUS via SRX-PRO SERVER v6 and lower section.
Use the Iris Open and UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT buttons on the Advanced Control panel to bring up and navigate in the OSD menus.

CALLING UP OSD via VIDEO PILOT CLIENT (incl. SRX-PRO SERVER v7 and up).

Repeat Steps 1-5 of the ADJUST ZOOM/FOCUS via VIDEO PILOT CLIENT (incl. SRX-PRO SERVER v7 and up) section.
Use the Iris Open in the PTZ Advanced Options side panel and the on-screen UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT buttons to bring up and navigate in the OSD menus.

CALLING UP OSD via VEO16p (LOCAL)

Repeat Steps 1-5 of the ADJUST ZOOM/FOCUS via VEO16p (LOCAL) section.
Use the Iris Open icon and the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT buttons on the PTZ panel to bring up and navigate in the OSD menus.

CALLING UP OSD via VEO16p (REMOTE)

Repeat Steps 1-7 of the ADJUST ZOOM/FOCUS via VEO16p (REMOTE) section.
Use the Iris Open icon and the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT buttons on the PTZ panel to bring up and navigate in the OSD menus.

2M30 (default) = NTSC video format.
2M25 = PAL video format.

EXPOSURE setup contains settings for EXPOSURE MODE and AGC.

EXPOSURE MODE: Set camera exposure mode to GLOBAL (default), BLC, WDR, or HLC.
- GLOBAL (default)
  Global (normal) exposure mode calibrates the image exposure based on the overall scene brightness.
- BLC (Back Light Compensation)
  BLC feature optimizes exposure in the foreground and background of the video image through digital signal processing. BLC corrects image areas with extremely high or low levels of light to maintain a normal and usable level of light for the object in focus.
- WDR (Wide Dynamic Range)
  Wide Dynamic Range uses the image sensor to prevent direct bright light from washing out the video image. This feature is especially useful in indoor installations, where the camera’s field of view includes an entryway or a window, which lets in a lot of natural light. WDR feature is able to normalize the exposure for the underexposed object in focus inside and overexposed
- background outside.
  HLC (Highlight Compensation)
  HLC feature senses strong sources of light in video (e.g. floodlights) and compensates for exposure in these spots to enhance overall video quality.
AGC (AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL): Set camera’s AGC to HIGH (default), MEDIUM, or LOW. AGC enhances the video quality in low light conditions.
Note: The higher AGC level, the higher the image noise level.

DAY/NIGHT setup contains settings for DAY/NIGHT MODE, IR LIGHT, SMART IR, LEVEL, DAY TO NIGHT THRESHOLD, and NIGHT TO DAY THRESHOLD.

MODE: Set the camera to AUTO (default), COLOR or B&W mode.
- AUTO (default): When set to AUTO, the camera will switch between COLOR and B&W modes depending on the level of ambient light. The sensitivity can be configured in D->N THRESHOLD and N->D THRESHOLD settings.
- COLOR: Set the camera to COLOR mode to keep it permanently in the daytime mode. Note, activating COLOR mode will disable all IR-related features.
- B &W: Set the camera to B&W mode to keep it permanently in the nighttime (black-and-white) mode.
IR LIGHT: Set the camera’s IR light ON or OFF. Note: Do not turn the IR LIGHT off when camera is set to B&W mode. Am51 supports IR distance of up to 40 meters (130 feet).
SMART IR: Smart IR feature prevents video over-/underexposure by adjusting the brightness of multiple areas of the image. Set Smart IR feature to MODE1 or MODE2. MODE1 is designed for extreme low light conditions and, when necessary, can switch the camera into Slow Shutter mode, reducing the overall video frame rate. MODE2 does not use Slow Shutter mode to improve the image over-/underexposure.
Note: Do not turn the IR LIGHT off when using SMART IR feature.
LEVEL: Set the SMART IR LEVEL to 0, 1, 2, or 3. The higher the level, the fewer over-/underexposed areas the B&W video image will have.
D->N THRESHOLD: (available in the AUTO mode only). Set the value from 0 (lowest) to 9 (highest). The higher the value, the sooner the camera will switch from day (Color) mode to night (B/W) mode as the scene becomes darker.
N->D THRESHOLD: (available in the AUTO mode only). Set the value from 0 (lowest) to 9 (highest). The higher the value, the sooner the camera will switch from night (B/W) mode to day (Color) mode as the scene becomes lighter.

VIDEO SETTINGS setup contains settings for IMAGE MODE, WHITE BALANCE, BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, SHARPNESS, SATURATION, 3DNR, and MIRROR.

WHITE BALANCE. Set white balancing to AUTO or MANUAL
- AUTO (default): Adjusts white balance automatically in accordance with the change of lighting environment.
- MANUAL: Set RED GAIN and BLUE GAIN values from 1 to 255 manually, to adjust color balance.
BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, SHARPNESS: Set video image brightness/contrast/sharpness value from 1 (lowest) to 9 (highest).
3DNR (Digital Noise Reduction). Set the 3DNR value from 1 (lowest) to 9 (highest). 3DNR feature analyzes frames in sequence to differentiate pixels that likely represent noise. This feature is especially beneficial in low light conditions. The higher 3DNR value, the better the video image appearance in poor lighting conditions
MIRROR: This function flips the video image on the screen. Set MIRROR to OFF (keep image as is), H (flip 180º horizontally), V (flip 180º vertically) or HV (flip image 180º both horizontally and vertically).

MAIN MENU > FACTORY DEFAULTS
Select FACTORY DEFAULTS to reset all camera settings to the factory default.

MAIN MENU > EXIT, SAVE&EXIT

Select EXIT to exit the camera OSD menu without saving any changes.
Select SAVE&EXIT to save changes and exit the camera OSD menu.

Specifications

Specifications| Am51

(HD1080P Indoor IR Dome Camera)

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Image System
Image Sensor| 2MP CMOS Image Sensor
Signal System| NTSC/PAL
Effective Pixels (HxV)| 1920(H) x 1080(V)
OSD| Yes
Optical System
Focal Length (built-in lens)| vari-focal, 2.7-13.5mm
F-stop Range (F-number)| F1.6 (wide); F2.4 (tele)
Horizontal FOV (Field of View)| 105.2° – 32.8°
Vertical FOV (Field of View)| 55.8° – 18.4°
Day/Night| IR cut filter
Electric
Digital Noise Reduction (DNR)| 3D
Wide Dynamic Range (WDR)| True, ≥120 dB
Min. Illumination| 0.005 Lux @ (F1.2, AGC ON),

0 Lux with IR

Automatic Gain Control (AGC)| Low/Middle/High/Off
White Balance| Auto/Manual
Electric Shutter| NTSC: 1/30 s to 1/50,000 s

PAL: 1/25 s to 1/50,000 s

Video Output (Selectable)| 1x BNC Output

Video formats: CVBS, TVI, AHD, CVI

Note: Use one output at-a-time.
Day/Night Mode| Color/BW/AUTO
Other Features
Other| Sharpness, Brightness, Mirror, Reset
Mechanism
Angle Adjustment| Pan: 0° – 340°, Tilt: 0° – 75°,

Rotation: 0° – 355°