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Fixed
IP8173H Network Camera
User’s Manual
3MP • Compact Size • WDR Pro
Rev. 1.1
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VIVOTEK Table of Contents Overview ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4 Revision History �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4 Read Before Use ����������������������������������������������������
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VIVOTEK URL Commands for the Network Camera ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 127 Technical Specifications ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 202 Technology License Notice �������������������������� ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 203 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) �������������
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VIVOTEK Overview VIVOTEK’s IP8173H network camera features a 3-Megapixel WDR CMOS sensor to cope with challenging lighting conditions� The WDR feature allows the camera to capture both the dark and bright parts of an image and combine the differences to generate a highly realistic image representative of the original scene, enabling it to provide video quality close to the capabilities of the human eye� The IP8173H can be widely applied in high contrast environments such as lobby entrance
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VIVOTEK Read Before Use The use of surveillance devices may be prohibited by law in your country� The Network Camera is not only a high-performance web-ready camera but can also be part of a flexible surveillance system� It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the operation of such devices is legal before installing this unit for its intended use� It is important to first verify that all contents received are complete according to the Package Contents listed below� Take note of the
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AUDIO_OUT MIC_IN GND_AUDIO RS485_P RS485_N DI GND LED Definitions VIVOTEK Physical Description Front Panel Light sensor Status LED Lens MicroSD/SDHC/SDXC Card Slot Mount ring adjustment Item LED status Description 1 Steady Red Powered and system booting, or network failed 2 Green LED blinks every 1 sec� Connected to network 3 Blink Red every 015 sec � + Blink � Orange Upgrading firmware every 1 sec� (Red on for 0�15 sec and off for 015 sec, � and so on)+(Green on for 1 sec and off for 1sec,
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VIVOTEK Lens Focus Controller Zoom Controller Mounting the Lens to the Camera 1� Mount the lens by turning it clockwise onto the camera mount until it stops� 2� Connect the iris control cable to the socket� Connect the iris control cable before power-on. Otherwise, you will not be able to access the exposure-related settings. 1 2 User's Manual - 7
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VIVOTEK Mounting the Camera to Stand M4x25 tapping screws � 28mm anchors� 1� Use the holes on the camera stand to mark drill holes on the wall� Drill holes on your preferred location � 2� Hammer in the included plastic anchors � 3� Install the camera stand to wall or ceiling by driving screws through it� 4� Attach the camera to stand by turning the stand and the fastening rings � Shown below is the mechanical drawing of the camera stand� 8 - User's Manual
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VIVOTEK IMPORTANT: Record the MAC address before installing the camera� IP8173H 0002D10766AD Digital Input Diagram Please refer to the following illustration for the connection method� Max. voltage: 40V 3.3V DI+ Digital input DI- DI-: Ground Connect a digital input device to the input pins of the camera� From the Applications > Digital In - put page on page 117, you can let camera report the current signal status as High or Low, Open or Grounded, to determine the signal’s Normal status durin
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PARTITION LINK RECEIVE POWER COLLISION 1 2 3 4 5 VIVOTEK Hardware Reset Reset Button The reset button is used to reset the system or restore the factory default settings� Sometimes resetting the system can return the camera to normal operation� If the system problems remain after reset, restore the factory settings and install again� Reset: Press and release the reset button. Wait for the Network Camera to reboot. Restore: Press and hold the recessed reset button until the status LED rapidly
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PAR N TITIO LINK RECEIVE POWER COLLISION 1 2 3 4 5 VIVOTEK When using a non-PoE switch Use a PoE power injector (optional) to connect between the Network Camera and a non-PoE switch� PoE Power Injector (optional) Non-PoE Switch NOTE: 1� This product is intended to be used within a building Unless a weatherproof or � waterproof housing is provided, this product should not be installed at a location exposed to elements� 2. The ITE is to be connected only to PoE networks with UL certificated s
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PARTITION LINK RECEIVE POWER COLLISION 1 2 3 4 5 VIVOTEK Internet connection via a router Before setting up the Network Camera over the Internet, make sure you have a router and follow the steps below� 1� Connect your Network Camera behind a router, the Internet environment is illustrated below � Regarding how to obtain your IP address, please refer to Software Installation on page 14 for details� IP address : 192.168.0.3 WAN (Wide Area Network ) Subnet mask : 255.255.255.0 Router IP address
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VIVOTEK Configure the router, virtual server or firewall, so that the router can forward any data com- ing into a preconfigured port number to a network camera on the private network, and allow data from the camera to be transmitted to the outside of the network over the same path � From Forward to 122.146.57.120:8000 192.168.2.10:80 122.146.57.120:8001 192.168.2.11:80 ��� ��� When properly configured, you can access a camera behind the router using the HTTP request as follows: http://122.1
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VIVOTEK Software Installation Installation Wizard 2 (IW2), free-bundled software included on the product CD, helps you set up your Network Camera on the LAN� IW2 1� Install IW2 under the Software Utility directory from the software CD� Installation Double-click the IW2 shortcut on your desktop to launch the program� Wizard 2 2� The program will conduct an analysis of your network environment� After your network environment is analyzed, please click Next to continue the program� 3� T
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∞ VIVOTEK Ready to Use 1� A browser session with the Network Camera should prompt as shown below� 2� You should be able to see live video from your camera � You may also install the 32-channel recording software from the software CD in a deployment consisting of multiple cameras� For its installation details, please refer to its related documents� 3� Unscrew the zoom controller to adjust the zoom factor Upon completion, tighten the zoom � controller� 4� Unscrew the focus controller to adjust
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VIVOTEK NOTE: If you prefer other lens for your IP8173H, please notice the specifications below. 1. If you select a different lens, the distance between the flange of the lens and the IR cut filter on the camera should be smaller than 7.0mm. If the lens protrudes too much from the bottom of the lens module, it may hit the IR Cut Filter, or result in out of focus when adjusting the focus controller� 2� A vari-focal lens may protrude from the bottom of screw mount when tuning the focus pul
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VIVOTEK Installed into Housing 1� Attach the bracket to the back of the camera by resting the foam pads on the top and to the back of the camera� Secure the bracket by driving a hex socket screw � The camera can be installed into VIVOTEK's housings, such as the AE-211/-232/-233/-234/-235 series� 2� Attach the T-bracket and the camera to the camera bracket� Place the camera lens in the front as close as possible to the enclosure's tempered glass window� Secure the installation by tighteni
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VIVOTEK Accessing the Network Camera This chapter explains how to access the Network Camera through web browsers, RTSP players, 3GPP-compatible mobile devices, and VIVOTEK recording software� Using Web Browsers Use Installation Wizard 2 (IW2) to access the Network Cameras on LAN� If your network environment is not a LAN, follow these steps to access the Netwotk Camera: ® 1 Launch your web browser (e � g � , Microsoft � Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox)� 2. Enter the IP address of the Ne
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VIVOTEK ► By default, the Network Camera is not password-protected. To prevent unauthorized access, it is highly recommended to set a password for the Network Camera� For more information about how to enable password protection, please refer to Security on page 80� ® ► If you see a dialog box indicating that your security settings prohibit running ActiveX ® Controls, please enable the ActiveX Controls for your browser � 1� Choose Tools > Internet Options > Security > Custom Level� ® 2� Loo
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VIVOTEK IMPORTANT: • Currently the Network Camera utilizes 32-bit ActiveX plugin� You CAN NOT open a management/view session with the camera using a 64-bit IE browser� • If you encounter this problem, try execute the Iexplore.exe program from C:\Windows\ SysWOW64� A 32-bit version of IE browser will be installed� • On Windows 7, the 32-bit explorer browser can be accessed from here: C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe Tips • The onscreen Java control can malfunction u
