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HiRes Video Innovations Robust The German company MOBOTIX AG is known as the leading pioneer in network camera technology and its No moving parts, fiber glass housing decentralized concept has made high-resolution video systems cost e cient.
The Concept Behind the MOBOTIX M12 Product Advantages of the MOBOTIX M12 Feature List MOBOTIX M12 Lens Options Hard- and Software Differences of the MOBOTIX M10/M12 Important Notes 1.8.1 MOBOTIX M12—Weatherproof to IP65 1.8.2 Password for the Administration Menu 1.8.3 Password for ISDN Dial-In 1.8.4 Irreversibly Deactivating the Microphone...
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2.10.1 Dimensions—Ceiling Mount 2.10.2 Dimensions—Wall Mount 2.10.3 Dimensions of the SecureFlex Mount's Foot 2.11 Mounting the MOBOTIX M12 to a Wall or Ceiling 2.11.1 Mounting to a Wall 2.11.2 Mounting to a Ceiling 2.11.3 Converting the Wall Mount to Ceiling Mount 2.12 Preparing the Installation...
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All rights reserved. MOBOTIX, MxPEG and MxControlCenter are worldwide www.mobotix.com trademarks of MOBOTIX AG. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Server are reg- istered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, Mac OS X and Bonjour are trademarks of Apple Inc. Linux is a trademark of Linus Torvalds.
BASIC models with differing software features. The WEB and BASIC mo- dels do not have a microphone. The M12 can be fitted with three M14 high-perfor- mance lenses; additional lenses will be available in the future. Like all other MOBOTIX cameras, M12 models are more than "just a camera"; the...
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(including audio). Because of the low power consumption of only 3 Watts, the MOBOTIX M12 came- ras feature the highest operating temperature range in the market from -30 to + 60°C (-20 to 140°F).
Low Bandwidth Requirements MOBOTIX' patent pending MxPEG streaming format allows fast live video with au- dio at extremely low network load (1 to 2 Mbps). Since the MOBOTIX camera itself detects movements in the image, video is only transmitted if movements occur, and when the video and audio data are stored.
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Special programs control vacation times and holidays. Remote Alert Popup In case of an alarm, MOBOTIX cameras automatically pop up windows or activate other functions at a remote security control center. The cameras can use network/ wireless, GSM/GPRS/UMTS (3G) or Internet connections for this purpose.
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PoE can be used for supplying power—unlike in other cameras. Weatherproof MOBOTIX M12 cameras are certified according to IP65 and are designed for out- door as well as indoor usage. As the cameras do not have any moving parts, they are extremely robust and resistant against heat or cold (-30°C to +60°C;...
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D Sub 15 HD socket (e.g. Line In/Out or signal inputs of the camera). Logos, Animated or Freestyle The Logo generator of MOBOTIX cameras allows integrating different banners and Logo generator integrated graphics (including files loaded from any URL) into the current camera images—with optional scheduler control.
• Optional Wireless or UMTS/3G functionality thanks to CF cards (only instal- led by MOBOTIX; available in future versions). • High image quality with max. 1.3 M pixels resolution. The proven MOBOTIX software scaling delivers crisp images even for the smaller formats (PDA, CIF, VGA).
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(e.g. alarm systems), Line In, Line Out, USB devices, power backup. • Can be further expanded using MOBOTIX Cam-IO, which allows direct connection to door openers, lamps, sirens, an external microphone (with pre-amplifier), a loudspeaker, external sensors (e.g. light barrier). Hooks up directly to the mains and supplies power to the camera via the network cab- le to the camera (PoE).
M12 Camera Manual Part 1 Feature List The MOBOTIX M12 includes the following main features (some features are model- dependent): • Live images of up to 1280 x 960 pixels resolution via network, ISDN, GSM, 1280 x 960 pixels GPRS, UMTS, wireless up to 30 fps (at 640 x 480 resolution), also adapted for PDAs.
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• Multiple possibilities for connecting external devices, sensors and signal lines using the D Sub 15 HD socket of the camera or the MOBOTIX Cam-IO in- stallation box. • Speaker phone with talk, listen and intercom modes via Internet telephony Speaker phone (SIP) and ISDN using the integrated microphone and speaker.
M12 Camera Manual Part 1 1.6 MOBOTIX M12 Lens Options MOBOTIX currently offers five different lenses with M14 thread from Super Wide Angle (L22) with 22 mm to Tele (L135) with 135 mm focal length (equiv. to 35mm camera). Since MOBOTIX cameras are backlight-proof, these lenses do not require an auto iris.
The new hardware also brings new features, such as SIP video (Internet telephony with video) and new possibilities for extending the hardware (SD card, CF slots, MX Interface Connector, USB master pins for MOBOTIX expansion modules, etc.). The following table shows the most important differences in the hardware and...
1.8.6 Resetting the Camera to Factory Defaults All settings of the MOBOTIX camera can be reset to the factory default settings. This makes sense if you have, for example, obtained a camera without any information The configuration can also or you would like to reset all settings after testing the camera.
Text and logos can be also deactivated or customized the time stamp and the MOBOTIX logo at the top of the image. Once the camera to your liking arming has been activated, the text at the bottom of the live image (event, action and messaging symbols) will also appear.
1.8.14 Maximum Cable Lengths According to UL regulations, the length of the cable to a MOBOTIX camera must be limited to 140 feet or less running outside of buildings. The installation must comply with articles 725 and 800 of the National Electric Code.
M12 Camera Manual Part 1 MOUNTING THE CAMERA Delivered Parts, Camera Components and Dimensions The MOBOTIX M12 is delivered with the SecureFlex wall and ceiling mount and is ready for use out-of-the-box. 2.1.1 Standard Delivery Cover Ø 27 mm for...
M12 Camera Manual Part 1 2.2 Camera Housing and Connectors The MOBOTIX M12 camera housing is made of fiber-reinforced plastic (PBT-30GF, Ultraviolet resistant: No Polybutyleneterephtalate with 30% fiberglass). This material is used heavily in yellowing of housing even the automotive industry and is sturdy, resistant against high temperatures, environ- after years of outdoor mental influences, chemicals, etc.
IEEE 802.3af! Network Power Adapter (MX-NPA-3-RJ) The Network Power Adapter allows injecting the power supply for the MOBOTIX camera into the network cable. It thus allows using a single cable for connecting to the camera and for remotely supplying power (up to Power supply for smaller 100 m/300 ft).
MOBOTIX recommends having MOBOTIX cameras installed only by specialists accustomed to installing network devices and having proper respect for the perti- nent regulations regarding lightning protection and...
SIP telephony reduces costs ISDN connection of MOBOTIX cameras is not required if the network permits SIP Internet telephony connections for Internet phone connections. Thanks to the SIP capabilities of the (see chapter 9, Telephony Features , in the Software Manual ), the...
Caution In contrast to the MOBOTIX M10, it is not possible to use an ISDN NT and the S0 bus to supply power to the M12. Using the ISDN split cable and MOBOTIX PoE products (see section 2.3, Optional Accessories), the power can be injected into the ISDN data cable (8-wire cable required).
When using more powerful 19" rack-mounted USPs, you can also protect all other network components (e.g. switches, routers, PoE switches, etc.). Since MOBOTIX cameras do not require any heating even in the wintertime, the power consumption of 3 W is quite low. This in turn means that you can centrali- ze the USP-protected power supply by injecting power into the network cables (max.
The camera can be turned/tilted within the following ranges (see section 2.11, Mounting the MOBOTIX M12 to a Wall or Ceiling ): • horizontally: approx. 180° • vertically: approx. 70°...
L22 Super Wide-Angle 90° has very litt- le distortion, even when using the 4x digital zoom of the M12. Mounting a camera with the Super Wide Angle lens in the corner of a room will allow you to see the complete room (see figure right).
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M12 Camera Manual Part 1 Note The focal lengths of MOBOTIX lenses do not reflect the actual focal Focal lengths of MOBO- length of the lenses, but the focal length ( Lxx mm) converted to 35 mm TIX lenses are always camera format.
On top, the SecureFlex wall mount covers RJ45 wall outlets (without the frame) and the concealed cabling improves the se- curity of the camera. The SecureFlex mount is pre-installed on all MOBOTIX M12 models.
M12 Camera Manual Part 1 2.11 Mounting the MOBOTIX M12 to a Wall or Ceiling Caution Never use screws with countersunk heads to fasten the mount, as these screws will destroy the mount. The mount covers RJ45 The foot of the SecureFlex mount is large enough to completely cover a wall wall outlets and complete- outlet (see section 2.12, Preparing the Installation ).
2.14, Mounting the Camera to Different Surfaces . 2.12.1 Insect Protection of the Camera MOBOTIX cameras feature a pre-installed insect protection (item 8), which effec- tively prevents small animals from entering the camera. Make sure that the...
2.12.4 Inserting an SD Card (Optional) The MOBOTIX M12 can use an SD card for storing events (available in future ver- sions, after updating the software). • Remove the bottom cover of the Se- SD cards will be suppor- cureFlex mount.
OPERATING THE CAMERA 3.1 General Procedure The MOBOTIX camera does not require any software installation; all you need is your preferred browser with JavaScript support to operate the camera. Thus, the MOBOTIX camera is supported by all common operating systems (such as Win- dows, Macintosh and Linux, ...).
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M12 Camera Manual Part 1 Note After first booting the new MOBOTIX camera or after resetting to facto- ry defaults, accessing the Administration menu (Admin Menu button) will automatically start the Quick Installation wizard. This is where you Always use Quick Instal-...
Live screen. The image settings are already optimized The factory image settings of MOBOTIX cameras deliver excellent images for most application scenarios and should not be changed. If you do wish to make changes, Recommendation: Always use factory image your changes should be minor and gradual.
In order to inject the power supply into the network cabling, MOBOTIX PoE products have proven reliable and Use the 19" MOBOTIX Netpower rack-mount easy to install for one camera (MX-NPA-3-RJ), for up to four...
IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet network compo- PoE components without nents for supplying power to MOBOTIX cameras, make sure that these fans increase overall reli- components do not have a fan. Since the power consumption of MO- ability of the entire sys-...
M12 Camera Manual Part 1 3.4 The First Image from the Camera In order to establish the first connection to the MOBOTIX camera, choose one of the following options: • Ethernet (10/100 Mbps network): Automatic camera search • Automatic camera search and configuration...
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If you receive an answer from another network device although the camera is not connected, you will have to remove that device until you have reset the MOBOTIX camera to a free IP address. We recommend using the Quick Installation wizard for this task.
Password: 3.4.3 Simultaneously Using ISDN and Ethernet Connections (Gateway) In most cases, MOBOTIX cameras will be used either on an Ethernet LAN or on ISDN, not both. The gateway (for accessing computers outside of the local network) needs to be set manually for Ethernet; it is usually obtained automatically for ISDN.
After entering the camera's IP address in the browser address bar (e.g. http:// Make sure that you use 10.1.0.99), you will see the Live screen of the MOBOTIX camera with its user the IP address of your interface controls, such as softbuttons, buttons for the different camera screens, camera instead of 10.1.0.99!
In order to obtain more information on the camera and its current configuration, Camera status open the Camera Status dialog by clicking on the yellow icon in the top right corner of the camera's browser interface. Another source of information on all dialogs and parameters of the MOBOTIX camera Reference Manual that...
M12 Camera Manual Part 1 3.4.6 Camera Screens in the Browser Per factory default, the MOBOTIX camera first shows the Live screen. You can set a different start page in order to prevent others from changing the settings. In additi-...
Note It is the huge advantage of Zeroconf/Bonjour, that you do not need to know the IP address or the name of the MOBOTIX camera in or- der to access it. Another advantage of Bonjour is the fact that cameras are found re- gardless if they are in the same subnet as the computer or in other subnets, as long as they are in the same physical network.
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Konqueror address bar. The displayed list contains all Zeroconf-enabled network services (see figure below). Clicking on /WWW servers displays the list of all available MOBOTIX cameras (and all other Bonjour-enabled devices). Linux users can also use the mdns-scan applica- tion in a terminal to search for Bonjour-enabled devices on the network.
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Caution: Proxy servers sage when trying to access a MOBOTIX camera in the web browser. may cause errors when Make sure that the list of proxy exceptions in your browser contains...
MxControlCenter can do quite a bit more than simply display the video and audio data from MOBOTIX cameras. The unique features of MxControlCenter in combina- tion with the MOBOTIX cameras create a full-featured security system: intelligent alarm handling, various ways of arranging the camera views on different layouts...
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If this is not the case or if you would like to update an older version, you can download the latest Windows installer (MSI file) from the MOBOTIX website and then manually install the current version. The latest version is available at www.mobotix.com >...
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Automated Search for MOBOTIX Cameras If you start MxControlCenter for the first time or if you have not yet stored a start layout with the desired video sources (i.e. MOBOTIX cameras), the Open Video Sources dialog will open and automatically starts scanning the network.
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Anytime you connect a new camera to the local network, you can initiate the search in the Open Video Sources dialog again by pushing the [Objekt] button. If the desired MOBOTIX cameras are highlighted in the video source list, proceed to Selecting Video Sources .
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• Add MxPEG clip: Adds an MxPEG video clip previously recorded by a MOBOTIX camera as a video source. • Add file server path: Adds the alarm images previously stored by a MO- BOTIX camera on an external file server as a video source.
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If you interrupt the discovery process (section Config- uring MOBOTIX Cameras for a Different Subnet ) or require a password that is different from the factory preset one, you can always launch the configuration process from the popup menu at a later time and enter the appropriate user name and password.
MOBOTIX Cam-IO 3.7.1 MX Interface Connector for Direct Connections The MOBOTIX camera's MX Interface Connector (D Sub 15 HD) features one signal input pin and one signal output pin for switching loads. In addi- tion, the interface also provides two signal inputs and two signal outputs of the RS232 interface.
M12 Camera Manual Part 1 camera (e.g. when using a MOBOTIX camera as a video conferencing system and in access control scenarios). 3.7.2 MOBOTIX Cam-IO: Expansion Module for Easy Installation This expansion module has the following main tasks: • It represents a unified installation platform with power supply for the MOBOTIX M12 and M22 models with SecureFlex mount.
3.8 Signal Input/Output, RS232 Interface The signal lines of the se- The MOBOTIX camera provides a signal input/output as well as two additional sig- rial interface can also be nal input pins and two signal output pins on its RS232 interface (not available on programmed as additional WEB and BASIC models).
M12 Camera Manual Part 1 3.8.2 Signal Output Pins When an event is detected, the MOBOTIX camera can switch the signal output (pin 1). Use the corresponding options in Setup Menu > Actions to set how long the camera should close the signal output.
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MOBOTIX – The HiRes Video Company To demonstrate our confidence in the quality of our products, MOBOTIX cameras were used to capture all the images that appear in this manual. Manufacturer Executive Board MOBOTIX AG Dr. Ralf Hinkel Kaiserstrasse D-67722 Langmeil...
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HiRes Video Innovations Robust The German company MOBOTIX AG is known as the leading pioneer in network camera technology and its No moving parts, fiber glass housing decentralized concept has made high-resolution video systems cost e cient.
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