ZIP IPCAI020 Covert Cameras – System Q Ltd Instruction Manual

: October 27, 2023
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Table of Contents

Introduction
Connections and Dimensions
Setup Options
Setup and AI Features
Key Settings
Browser Menu Settings
Extra Resources
General Maintenance
Specification
Conditions
References
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ZIP AI IP Camera
IPCAI020
© 2021 System Q Ltd

Introduction

The ZIP AI Cameras provide triggering with smart detection features such as line crossing, pedestrian detection, facial detection.
Only one smart detection feature can be enabled at any given time.
Facial recognition can be set when connected to a compatible ZIP NVR with iSENSE firmware.
In order to use the ZIP AI cameras with a ZIP NVRs the latest iSENSE firmware is required, please see Extra Resources 26
1.1 Key Features

Alarm input and output*
Audio input and output*
Supports H264 and H265
Supports ONVIF (Profile S, Profile G, Profile T)
SD card*
Perimeter intrusion
Line crossing
Pedestrian and vehicle detection
Facial detection
IP66 (Excluding the IPCAI020)

*On selected models
1.2 Essential Tools and ZipFinder
To install this product you will need:

Laptop / Windows PC
Screwdriver
Drill
Hammer
ZIP NVR or DVR
PoE Switch / 12V DC power supply
Ethernet CAT5/5e/6 Cable

ZipFinder – IP Camera Configuration Tool
ZipFinder is a Windows PC software for discovering and configuring IP cameras a network.
Use ZipFinder on non-PoE installs, to help problem solving issues such as forgotten or unknown IP Addresses.
To download visit ZipNVR.com

Connections and Dimensions

2.1 IPCAI020 Module 3.7mm Pinhole

Powering the camera
Option 1 – Power the camera from12V DC (via the 2.1mm DC Socket), the current consumption is 150mA. The camera is polarity sensitive so connections must be correctly made.
Option 2 – Power the camera using a PoE 48V RJ45 Socket
When connecting to a ZIP PoE NVR plug the camera directly into the NVRs built in PoE switch.

*Dimensions Exclude Bracket

Setup Options

3.1 PoE ZIP NVR
When connecting to a ZIP PoE NVR plug the camera directly into the NVR’s built in PoE switch.
The camera should automatically become visible after being connected for approximately 1 minute.
The 100m distance for a camera can be increased when the PoE Mode is set to EPoE.
In the menu on a ZIP PoE NVR go to:Video > IP Channels > PoE Mode

3.2 Non-PoE ZIP NVR
When connecting cameras to a Non-PoE NVR, they are first connected to an external network switch which is in-turn connected to the NVR as shown below.

See Extra Resources26 for more information on Adding IP Cameras manually to a ZIP Recorder.

Setup and AI Features

The AI smart features can be configured in a ZIP recorder or directly in the browser interface of the camera (standalone)
Only one smart detection feature can be enabled at any given time.
See the NVR or DVR manual for information on configuring these features with a ZIP recorder.
Follow the steps below for configuring the settings directly in the camera via a browser for standalone setup.
You will need…

Windows Based PC/ Laptop connected to router/ PoE switch
ZipVision Pro App on Mobile Device
PoE Switch connected to Network/ Router
Ethernet network cable
Zip Finder software, available via this link below:www.softcctv.com/store/Item/Zip-Finder-IP-CCTV-Security-Camera-Discovery-Tool

Plug the camera’s RJ45 port with a network cable into a PoE switch
Using ZipFinder on a Windows Based PC/ Laptop Search and then tick the camera
Select Net Mode = DCHP, then click Modify
Search again, to get the updated IP address.
Select the IP address of the camera, Internet Explorer will pop-up, and ask to download and install the plug-in.
Download, install and follow the steps for the plug-in installation, then re-load the browser by selecting the IP address again.
Login to the IP Camera, the default login details are:-
User Name| admin
---|---
Password| 777777
Go to Remote Setting > Smart > Detection

4.1 PID = Perimeter Intrusion Detection
Perimeter intrusion detection can be set to trigger an alarm event when movement is detected in a set area.

Key Settings

Switch – Tick to enable this feature.
Un-Tick to disable this feature.
Latch Time – This determines how long the alarm event is deemed to be activate once triggered. Options are 5, 10, 20 and 30 seconds.
Post Recording – This determines how long the camera will record for after the alarm event has ended. Options are 5, 10, 20 and 30 seconds.
Sensitivity – Determines how much activity or movement is required to generate an event.
Options are 1 – 4.
1 = Lowest sensitivity level, a significant amount of movement is needed to trigger
4 = Highest sensitivity level, only a small amount of moment is needed to trigger
Scene – Set for light level location to improve detection. Options are indoor or outdoor.
Send Email – Email alert via SMTP can be triggered and send a snapshot image of the event.
Note:- Email Settings required to be set up in Network Menu for this feature.
Rule Number – Up to 4 areas can be set independently in the image area. Use this to enable / disable each of the 4 rules.
Rule Switch – Tick to enable or disable the detection that rule for the rule number selected.
Rule Type – The determines how the direction of moment over the perimeter is handled.
A to B (A->B) = Only movement in the direction A to B will trigger.
B to A (B->A) = Only movement in the direction B to A will trigger.
A or B (A<->B) = Any moment direction over the perimeter will trigger.
Enable Record – Tick to enable recording when the event is triggered.
Un-Tick to disable recording when the event is triggered.
4.2 LCD = Line Crossing Detection
Line crossing detection can be set to trigger an alarm event when movement is detected across a custom line
Detection Type – Tick to enable, options are pedestrian, vehicle. (Both can be enabled simultaneously)
Rule Number – Up to 4 areas can be set independently in the image area. Select the number to control the setting of that specific area.
Rule Switch – Tick to enable or disable the detection that rule for the rule number selected.
Rule Type – The determines how the direction of moment over the perimeter is handled.
A to B (A->B) = Only movement in the direction A to B will trigger.
B to A (B->A) = Only movement in the direction B to A will trigger.
A or B (A<->B) = Any moment direction over the perimeter will trigger.
Enable Record – Tick to enable recording when the event is triggered.
Un-Tick to disable recording when the event is triggered.
4.3 PD & VD = Pedestrian Detection and Vehicle Detection
Pedestrian detection and vehicle detection can be set to trigger an alarm event in a custom area when it detects pedestrians, vehicles or both. Key Settings
Switch – Tick to enable this feature.
Un-Tick to disable this feature.
Latch Time – This determines how long the alarm event is deemed to be activate once triggered.
Options are 5, 10, 20 and 30 seconds.
Post Recording – This determines how long the camera will record for after the alarm event has ended. Options are 5, 10, 20 and 30 seconds.
Sensitivity – Determines how much activity or movement is required to generate an event.
Options are 1 – 4
1 = Lowest sensitivity level, a significant amount of movement is needed to trigger
4 = Highest sensitivity level, only a small amount of moment is needed to trigger
Send Email – Email alert via SMTP can be triggered and send a snapshot image of the event.
Note:- Email Settings required to be set up in Network Menu for this feature.
Snap Mode – Set how the camera will capture thumbnail snapshots when triggered.
Default = Will only capture a snapshot when subjects are first detected. Additional thumbnail snapshots will only be captured if the subject leaves the camera’s image and
returns
Realtime: Only capture a snapshot from just before the subject leaves the image.
Interval Mode = Customize how many and how often thumbnail snapshots are captured using the snap num and snap frequency fields.
Snap Num – Set how many snapshots are captured for each event
1 = Will capture a single snapshot when the subject is first detected.
2 = Will capture a snapshot when the subject is first detected and one further snapshot at the interval as set by the snap frequency, if the subject is still present.
3 = Will capture a snapshot when the subject is first detected and two further snapshots, one further snapshot at the interval as set by the snap frequency, if the subject is still present.
Unlimited = Will continuously capture a snapshot at the interval as set by the snap frequency, if the subject is still present.
Snap Frequency – Customise how often the camera will capture a snapshot (in seconds), this is a timer which will remain active as long as the subject is present. If the subject leaves the camera’s image and returns a snapshot will be captured and the timer will reset.
Min Pixel – Set the minimum trigger size, this can be set as a minimum width between 64 pixels to 1080 pixels. Customize the size depending on how far away the camera is away from the subject.
Detection Type – Tick to enable, options are pedestrian and vehicle. (Both can be enabled simultaneously)
Detection Mode – How the detection will handle motion and stationary objects.
Motion mode = Will only detect moving subjects.
Static mode = Will detect moving subjects but also stationary pedestrians and vehicles are in the alarm area.
Detection Range – Set the detection area for the image
Customize = Customise a defined detection area
Full Screen = Set to Monitor the entire image
Enable Record – Tick to enable recording when the event is triggered.
Un-Tick to disable recording when the event is triggered.
4.4 FD = Facial Detection
Facial detection can be set to trigger an alarm event in a custom area when it detects a face/ AI Face Recognition is available on these model NVRs:- ZIP108, ZIP116, ZIP208, ZIP308, ZIP216 and ZIP226.

Key Settings
Switch – Tick to enable this feature.
Un-Tick to disable this feature.
Latch Time – This determines how long the alarm event is deemed to be activate once triggered.
Options are 5, 10, 20 and 30 seconds.
Post Recording – This determines how long the camera will record for after the alarm event has ended. Options are 5, 10, 20 and 30 seconds.
Send Email – Email alert via SMTP can be triggered and send a snapshot image of the event.
Note:- Email Settings required to be set up in Network Menu for this feature. Snap Mode – Set how the camera will capture thumbnail snapshots when triggered.
Default = Will only capture a snapshot when subjects are first detected. Additional thumbnail snapshots will only be captured if the subject leaves the camera’s image and
returns
Realtime: Only capture a snapshot from just before the subject leaves the image.
Interval Mode = Customize how many and how often thumbnail snapshots are captured using the snap num and snap frequency fields.
Snap Num – Set how many snapshots are captured for each event
1 = Will capture a single snapshot when the subject is first detected.
2 = Will capture a snapshot when the subject is first detected and one further snapshot after the period of time specified in the snap frequency field if the subject is still present.
3 = Will capture a snapshot when the subject is first detected and two further snapshots, one further snapshot after the period of time specified in the snap frequency field if the subject is still present.
Unlimited = Will continuously capture a snapshot at the interval as set by the snap frequency, if the subject is still present. Snap Frequency – Customise how often the camera will capture a snapshot (in seconds), this is a timer which will remain active as long as the subject is present.
If the subject leaves the camera’s image and returns a snapshot will be captured and the timer will reset.
Apply Mode – Customise the face detecting viewing angle for the most accurate face detection.
Frontal View – The camera optimizes the detection for straight on.
Multi Angle – The camera detects detects faces at various angles.
Customise – Customise to set up bespoke detection angles/
Roll Range – How far somebody can tilt their head (ear towards their shoulder) and still be detected as a face. Set the angle from 0 degrees so that a face would have to be straight to 180 degrees so that the face can be tilted 90 degrees to either side.
Pitch Range – How far a person can look up or down and still be detected. At 0 degrees the subject would have to be looking directly at the camera. At 180 degrees the subject can be looking towards the ground or towards the sky and could still be detected.
Yaw Range – How far somebody can be looking to the side and still be detected. At 0 degrees the subject would have to be looking directly at the camera. At 180 degrees the subject can be side on to the camera and could still be detected.
Min Pixel – Set the minimum trigger size, this can be set as a minimum width between 64 pixels to 1080 pixels. Customize the size depending on how far away the camera is away from the subject.
Detection Mode – How the detection will handle motion and stationary objects.
Motion mode = Will only detect moving subjects.
Static mode = Will detect moving subjects but also stationary pedestrians and vehicles are in the alarm area.
Rule Kind – Set to trigger an alarm event when a face is detected in a set area or set to trigger an alarm event when a face is detected across a custom line.
Rect – Face detection within a set area.
To create a custom detection area;

Set the rule kind drop down list to rect.
Set the detection area drop down list to customise.
Click on the camera’s image to set the top left corner of the detection area.
Click the position to set the bottom left corner.
Click the position to set the bottom right corner.
Click to set the top right corner of the detection area.

Line – Face detection across a custom line. Customise the direction the line is crossed before a capture so the camera will monitor for face on entry or as people exit.
To set up line crossing face detection follow these steps:

Set the rule kind drop down list to line.
Click on the camera’s image to start the line crossing.
Click to stop the line crossing.
Finally select which direction a person crosses the line before face detection is triggered from the rule type drop down list, from side A to B (A->B) or from side B to A (B->A).

Detection Range – Set the detection area for the image.
Customize = Customise a defined detection area
Full Screen = Set to Monitor the entire image
Enable Record – Tick to enable recording when the event is triggered.
Un-Tick to disable recording when the event is triggered.

The menu be configured directly in the browser interface of the camera (standalone), in Remote Setting you will find the menu settings.

Camera	OSD Menu	Name	Customise Name
Flicker Control	50Hz / 60Hz
Transparency	1 ~ 128 (Default 64 )
Show Name	Untick / Tick
Show Time	Untick / Tick

1/180 / 1/200 / 1/240 / 1/250 / 1/300 /

1/360 / 1/480 / 1/500 / 1/600 / 1/700 /

1/1000 / 1/1500 / 1/2500 / 1/5000 /

1/10000 / 1/12000 / 1/20000 / Flickerless

Defog Mode| Disable / Auto / Manual
Refresh / Save / Default
Privacy Mask| Privacy Mark| Untick / Tick
Refresh / Save
ROI| Stream Type| MainStream / SubStream / MobileStream
Region ID| 1 ~ 8
Enable Region| Disable / Enable
ROI Level| Worst / worse / bad / normal / better / best
Non-ROI Fps (1-19)| 12
Refresh / Save
Network| Network| Type| DCHP / PPPoE / Static
Client Port| 8240
HTTP Port| 80
| | IP Address| 192.168.10.1
---|---|---|---
Subnet Mask| 255.255.255.0
Gateway| 192.168.10.254
DNS 1| 192.168.10.254
DNS 2| Untick / Tick
UPNP| Untick / Tick
Multicast| Untick / Tick
P2P Switch| Untick / Tick
Port Range| 1024 ~ 65535 (Client Port, HTTP Port)
Refresh / Save
Encoding| Mainstream| Resolution| 1920×1080 / 1280×720

/ 1280×960

FPS| 1 ~ 20 (Default 12 )
Video Code Type| H.264 / H.265
Video Code Level| Main Profile / Baseline / High Profile
Bitrate Control| CBR / VBR
Bitrate Mode| Predefined / User Defined
Bitrate| 256 / 320 / 384 / 448 /

512 / 640 / 768 / 896 /

1024 / 1280 / 1536 /

1792 / 2048 / 3072 /

4096 / 5120 / 6144 /

8192

Audio| Untick / Tick
I Frame Interval| 1 ~ 80 (Default 24 )
Refresh / Save
SubStream| Resolution| 1280×720 / 640×480 /

320×240

256 / 320 / 384 / 448 /

512 / 640 / 768 / 896 /

1024

Audio| Untick / Tick
I Frame Interval| 1 ~ 80 (Default 20 )
Refresh / Save
MobileStream| Enable| Tick / Untick
Resolution| 640×480 / 320×240
| | | FPS| 1 ~ 20 (Default 10 )
---|---|---|---|---
Video Code Type| H.265 / H.264
Video Code Level| Main Profile / Baseline / High Profile
Bitrate Control| CBR / VBR
Bitrate Mode| Predefined / User Defined
Bitrate| 8 / 16 / 24 / 32 / 48 /

64 / 80 / 96 / 128 / 160 /

192 / 224 / 256 / 320 /

384 / 448 / 512 / 640 /

768 / 896 / 1024 /

1280 / 1536

Audio| Untick / Tick
I Frame Interval| 1 ~ 80 (Default 20 )
Refresh / Save
Email Settings| Email| Untick / Tick
Encryption| Disable / SSL / TLS / Auto
SMTP Port| 25 / Customise
SMTP Server| Customise
User Name| Customise
Password| Customise
Sender Email| Customise
Receiver1| Customise
Receiver2| Customise
Receiver3| Customise
Interval| 1Min / 3Min / 5Min / 10Min
Refresh / Save / Test Email / Cancel
ZIP DDNS| DDNS| Untick / Tick
Server| NO_IP / DYNDNS
Host Name| Customise
Username| Customise
Password| Customise
IP Filter| Refresh / Save / Add / Del
Filter Mode| Allow all IP connections / Allow the selected IP connections / Block the selected IP connections
RTSP Port| RTSP| Tick / Untick
RTSP Port| 1240 / Customise
Anonymous Login| Untick / Tick (No username or password required)
Instruction: rtsp://IP:Port/ch01/A A:0(MainStream), 1(SubStream), 2(MobileStream)
Refresh / Save
Alarm| Motion Detection| Enable| Untick / Tick
Sensitivity| 1 ~ 8 (Default 3 )
| | Alarm Out| Untick / Tick
---|---|---|---
Latch Time| 5S / 10S / 20S / 30S
Post Recording| 5S / 10S / 20S / 30S
Send Email| Untick / Tick
Enable Record| Tick / Untick
Refresh / Save
Alarm Settings| Alarm Input| OFF / NC / NO
Latch Time| 5S / 10S / 20S / 30S
Send Email| Untick / Tick
Alarm Out| Untick / Tick
Enable Record| Untick / Tick
Post Recording| 0S / 5S / 10S / 20S / 30S
Refresh / Save
Lens| Enable| Tick / Untick
Sensitivity| 1 ~ 6 (Default 3 )
Send Email| Untick / Tick
Alarm Out| Untick / Tick
Latch Time| 5S / 10S / 20S / 30S
Refresh / Save
Device| SD Card| SD Card Overwrite| Auto / Close
Refresh / Save
Audio Settings| Enable Audio| Untick / Tick
Output Volume| 0 ~ 10 (Default 5 )
Input Volume| 0 ~ 10 (Default 5 )
Audio Code Type| G711A / G711U / G726 16K
Refresh / Save
Log| Major Type| Selectable| Search
Start Time| Selectable
End Time| Selectable
System| Date/ Time| System Time| Customise
Date Format| DD/MM/YYYY / YYYY/MM/DD / MM/DD/YYYY
Time Format| 24Hour / 12Hour
DST / NTP / Synchronize
Daylight Saving Time| Tick / Untick
Daylight Saving Time| Week / Date
Time Offset| 1Hour / 2Hour
Start Time| Customise
End Time| Customise
Refresh / Save
Users| Select User| Username| Customise
Password| Customise
| | | Confirm| Customise
---|---|---|---|---
Active| Tick / Untick
Password| Tick / Untick
Refresh / Save
Info| Device Name
Serial No.
Hardware Version
Software Version
IE Client Version
MAC Address
Refresh
Tools| Firmware Update| Upgrade file path
Scan
Upgrade
Load Default| Camera| Tick / Untick
Record| Untick / Tick
Network| Untick / Tick
Alarm| Untick / Tick
Device| Tick / Untick
System| Tick / Untick
Tools| Tick / Untick
Smart| Tick / Untick
Simple / All / Save
Reboot| Auto Reboot| Untick / Tick
Reboot| Customise
Refresh / Save / Reboot
Import and Export| Import File| Scan / Import
Export Path| Scan / Import
Smart| Detection| PID| Name| Perimeter Intrusion Detection (PID)
Switch| Untick / Tick
Latch Time| 5S / 10S / 20S / 30S
Post Recording| 5S / 10S / 20S / 30S
Sensitive| 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
Scene| Indoor / Outdoor
Alarm Out| Tick / Untick
Send Email| Untick / Tick
Detection Type| Pedestrian &/or Vehicle
Rule Number| 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
Rule Switch| Untick / Tick
Rule Type| A >B / A<B / A<>B
Enable Record| Untick / Tick
Refresh / Save|
LCD| Name| Line Crossing Detection (LCD)
Switch| Untick / Tick
| | | Latch Time| 5S / 10S / 20S / 30S
---|---|---|---|---
Post Recording| 5S / 10S / 20S / 30S
Sensitive| 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
Scene| Indoor
Alarm Out| Tick / Untick
Send Email| Untick / Tick
Detection Type| Pedestrian &/or Vehicle
Rule Number| 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
Rule Switch| Untick / Tick
Rule Type| A >B / A<B / A<>B
Enable Record| Untick / Tick
Refresh / Save
PD & VD| Name| Pedestrian Detection (PD&VD)
Switch| Untick / Tick
Latch Time| 5S / 10S / 20S / 30S
Post Recording| 5S / 10S / 20S / 30S
Sensitive| 0 ~ 100 (Default 60 )
Alarm Out| Untick / Tick
Send Email| Untick / Tick
Snap Mode| Interval Mode / Realtime Mode / Default
Snap Num| 1 / 2 / 3 / Unlimited
Snap Frequency| 2 / customise
Min Pixel| 64 ~ 1080 (Default 64 )
Detection Type| Pedestrian &/or Vehicle
Detection Mode| Motion Mode / Static Mode
Detection Range| Full Screen / Customize
Enable Record| Untick / Tick
Refresh / Save
FD| Name| Face Detection (FD)
Switch| Untick / Tick
Latch Time| 5S / 10S / 20S / 30S
Post Recording| 5S / 10S / 20S / 30S
Sensitive| 0 ~ 100 (Default 60 )
Alarm Out| Untick / Tick
Send Email| Untick / Tick
Face Enhance| Untick / Tick
Snap Mode| Interval Mode / Realtime Mode / Optimal Mode
Apply Mode| Frontal View / Multi Angle / Customize
Snap Num| 1 / 2 / 3 / Unlimited
Snap Frequency| 2 / customize
Min Pixel| 32 ~ 1080 (Default 32 )
| | | Detection Mode| Motion Mode / Static Mode
---|---|---|---|---
Rule Kind| Rect / Line
Detection Range| Full Screen / Customize
Enable Record| Untick / Tick
Refresh / Save

Extra Resources

6.1 ZipNVR.com Website
The Zip NVR has a range of information on the cameras and NVRs, manuals, software, tools and support:- www.zipdvr.com

6.2 Adding IP Cameras
How to guide on Adding IP Cameras:- www.zipdvr.com/howto/TIP459-How-To-Add- IP-Cameras.html
6.3 ZIP Firmware
Firmware for the ZIP products are available online:www.zipdvr.com/firmware.html Compare the firmware in the product against that available online. AI Face Recognition is available on these model NVRs:- ZIP108, ZIP116, ZIP208, ZIP308, ZIP216 and ZIP226.

General Maintenance

Routinely clean the camera to prevent dust build up as this can effect the performance of the camera. It is recommended to use a damp non-abrasive microfibre cloth.
Routinely check the connections for power and data to ensure no water ingress and corrosion.
Check that the cameras are firmly attached to the wall or mounting bracket.
Check playback in the recorder to ensure the camera is recording and triggering properly.

Specification

8.1 IPCAI020

Image Sensor	1/2.8″ Progressive CMOS
Resolution	2MP 1920(H)×1080(V)
Lens Type	3.7mm Pinhole
Shutter	1/5 ~ 1/20000s
Day/Night	Electronic
Min. Illumination	0.1 Lux
Video Compression	H.264 / H.265
Video Bitrate	8Kbps ~ 8 Mbps
Stream Options	Mainstream, SubStream & MobileStream
Smart Feature	Pedestrian and Vehicle Detection, Facial Detection
System Compatibility	ONVIF (Profile S, Profile G)
Connection	RJ45 10M / 100M Ethernet PoE
SD Card	No SD card slot
Audio (RCA)	1 Input / 1 Output
Input Voltage	PoE or 12V DC 150mA (PSU Required)
Consumption	4W Max
Operating Temperature	From -30 to 55 deg°C
Use	Internal Use

Conditions

All specifications are approximate. System Q Ltd reserves the right to change any product specifications or features without notice. Whilst every effort is made to ensure that these instructions are complete and accurate, System Q Ltd cannot be held responsible in any way for any losses, no matter how they arise, from errors or omissions in these instructions, or the performance or non-performance of the equipment that these instructions refer to.
This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electronic equipment must not be mixed with general household waste. For treatment, recovery and recycling please return this unit to your trade supplier or local designated WEE/CG0783SS collection point as defined by your local council.
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