Q951 - Camera ACTi - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Outdoor Door Station
Model	Q951
Image Sensor	6MP
Night Vision	IR LEDs with D/N (Day/Night) mode
Wide Dynamic Range	Extreme WDR
Smart Light Capture (SLLS)	Yes
Lens	Fixed, wide horizontal angle
Built-in Speaker & Microphone	Supports 2-way audio communication
Push Button	Doorbell function
RFID Reader	Reads RFID cards for door release
PIR Sensor	Detects motion (person approaching)
Power Over Ethernet (PoE)	IEEE 802.3af compliant
Alternative Power Input	DC12V via terminal block (power adapter not included)
Memory Card Slot	microSDHC / microSDXC (not included)
Digital Input/Output	Form C solid-state relay, 350V/0.15A max
Serial Port	RS-422/RS-485
Audio Output	Built-in speaker or external (selectable via switch)
Mounting	Surface mount or gangbox compatible
IP Rating	Outdoor rated (implied by 'Outdoor Door Station')
Dimensions	Approx. 150 x 80 x 30 mm (estimated from typical door stations)
Weight	Approx. 300 g (estimated)
Package Contents	Camera, RFID card, drill template, hex screw driver, screws/plugs, 5-pin, 6-pin, 2-pin terminal blocks, quick installation guide, warranty card
Manufacturer	ACTi Corporation
Manual Languages	English (user manual available online)

Frequently Asked Questions - Q951 ACTi

How do I install the Q951 camera on a wall?

Use the bundled mounting plate and drill template. Attach the template, drill holes, remove template, detach the mounting plate from the camera by removing the two hex screws, fix the plate to the wall with provided screws, then mount the camera onto the plate and secure with the hex screws. Follow the steps in the manual for cable routing.

Does the Q951 support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?

Yes, the Q951 is IEEE 802.3af compliant and can be powered via PoE from a compatible switch or injector. If you use a non-PoE switch, you can also power it via DC12V using an optional power adapter connected to the terminal block.

How do I reset the Q951 to factory defaults?

With the camera powered on, press and hold the reset button (located near the memory card slot) for at least 5 seconds or until the Power LED turns off. This restores factory settings.

What type of memory card does the Q951 support?

The camera supports microSDHC and microSDXC cards for local recording. The memory card is not included. After inserting the card, you must mount it via the Web Configurator before use.

How do I access the camera from my computer?

Ensure both the camera and computer are on the same network. If using DHCP, discover the camera via Windows Network or ACTi IP Utility. The default IP (if no DHCP) is 192.168.0.100. Open a browser (Internet Explorer recommended) and go to that IP address. Default login: Admin / 123456.

Can I connect an external door lock to the Q951?

Yes, the camera has digital output (DO) terminals for controlling door locks. You can connect a door lock with internal switch (like PLOC-0001) or a lock without switch, using appropriate wiring and configuration in the Web Configurator. Ensure the lock's power requirements do not exceed 350V/0.15A; otherwise, use an external relay.

What is the purpose of the RFID reader?

The RFID reader on the camera reads compatible RFID cards. When a valid card is presented, it can trigger a door release (if configured via digital output) or other events. The camera comes with one RFID card.

How do I use the built-in speaker vs. an external speaker?

The camera has an audio output switch: slide to 'Built-in' to use the internal speaker, or to 'External' to use an external speaker connected via the audio output terminal block. Only one speaker can be active at a time.

Does the Q951 have a PIR sensor?

Yes, the camera includes a Passive Infrared (PIR) sensor that detects heat movement, such as a person approaching the door. This can be used for event triggering in the camera's firmware.

What is the warranty period for the Q951?

The warranty information is typically provided in the warranty card included in the package. ACTi generally offers a standard warranty, but please refer to the card or contact ACTi support for specific terms.

USER MANUAL Q951 ACTi

Intercom Camera Hardware Manual

Q950, Q951

2018/03/08

Table of Contents

Precautions 4

Safety Instructions 6

Introduction 7

The List of Models 7

Package Contents......8

Physical Description 9

Mounting Solutions 11

Installing the Camera 12

Step 1: Prepare for Installation.... 12

Step 2: Route and Connect the Camera Cable....13

Step 3: Mount the Camera ...... 16

Step 4: Connect to the Network....17

Step 5: Access the Camera Live View....17

Cable Connections 18

Connecting a Power Adapter (Optional)....18

Connecting DI/DO Devices (Optional)....19

Using Door Locks with Internal Switch....19

Using Door Locks without Switch.... 22

Connecting Audio Output Device (Optional) 23

Using the Built-In Speaker 23

Using the External Speaker 23

Connecting Serial Devices (Optional) 25

Other Accessories 26

How to Install / Remove the Memory Card 26

How to Remove the Memory Card.... 26

Accessing the Camera 27

Configure the IP Addresses....27

Access the Camera....31

Precautions

Read these instructions

Read all the safety and operating instructions before using this product.

Heed all warnings

Adhere to all the warnings on the product and in the instruction manual. Failure to follow the safety instructions given may directly endanger people, cause damage to the system or to other equipment.

Servicing

Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Trademarks

ACTi and ACTi logo are registered trademarks of ACTi Corporation. All other names and products used in this manual are registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Liability

Every reasonable care has been taken during the writing of this manual. Please inform your local office if you find any inaccuracies or omissions. ACTi will not be held responsible for any typographical or technical errors and reserves the right to make changes to the product and manuals without prior notice.

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Warning: Changes or modifications to the equipment that are not expressly approved by the responsible party for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

European Community Compliance Statement

This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B Information Technology Equipment according to European Standard EN 55022

and EN 55024. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which cause the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Safety Instructions

Cleaning

Disconnect this product from the power supply before cleaning.

Accessories and Repair Parts

Use only the accessories and repair parts recommended by the manufacturer. Using other attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may cause hazards.

Installation

Install other devices (such as PoE injector, alarm, etc.) that will be used with the camera in a dry place protected from weather.

Servicing

Do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Damage Requiring service

Disconnect this product from the power supply immediately and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions.

1) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged
2) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
3) If the inner parts of product have been directly exposed to rain or water.
4) If the product does not operate normally even by following the operating instructions in this manual. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the instruction manual, as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage, and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.

Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine if the product is in proper operating condition.

Introduction

The List of Models

This hardware manual contains the following models:

Q950		6MP Door Station Outdoor Intercom with D/N, IR, Extreme WDR, SLLS, Fixed lens
Q951		6MP Outdoor Door Station with D/N, IR, Extreme WDR, SLLS, Fixed lens

Package Contents

Check if the camera package comes with the following items.

Camera	RFID Card	Drill Template
Hex Screw Driver	Screws and Plugs	Plug Insert
5-Pin Terminal Block	6-Pin Terminal Block	2-Pin Terminal Block (x2)
	[B3CT]	[SXXX]
Quick Installation Guide	Warranty Card

Physical Description

Item		Description
1	PIR Sensor	Detects objects within its field of view, like a person moving towards the door.
2	IR LEDs	Used for night mode video capture.
3	Lens	Provides a wide horizontal angle
4	Built-in Speaker	The built-in mic and built-in allows for 2-way communication; so that the person from each side of the door can speak with each other.
5	Push Button	Functions as a door bell.
6	RFID Reader	Reads RFID cards to trigger the door to open.
7	Built-in Microphone	Receives audio input.
8	Power LED	Lights red when the camera is powered up.
9	Reset Button	Restores the factory default settings of the camera. To reset the camera, while the power is on, press and hold the Reset Button for at least 5 seconds or until the Power LED goes off.
10	Memory Card Slot	Insert a memory card (not included) into the slot for local recording purposes. See How to Install / Remove the Memory Card on page 26 for more information.NOTE: Supports only microSDHC and microSDXC cards.
11	Audio Output Switch	Adjust the switch to select whether to use the built-in speaker or an external speaker connected to the audio out connector of the camera.
12	Audio Output	Connects to external speakers.
13	Serial Port Connector	Connects to serial device using the RS-422 or RS-485 protocol. See Connecting Serial Devices (Optional) on page 25 for more information.
14	Digital Output	Connects to digital output devices, such as a door relay, alarm trigger, etc. See Connecting DI/DO Devices (Optional) on page 19 for information.
15	Network Connector	Connects to a network using an Ethernet cable.
16	Power Input	In case the camera is connected to a non-PoE (Power over Ethernet) switch, use this connector to connect the camera to an external power adapter. See Connecting a Power Adapter (Optional) on page 18 for more information.

Mounting Solutions

There are two mounting options that you can use to install the camera. Select the most suitable solution for your installation environment.

Mount Types	Accessories
Surface Mount	Simply use the mounting plate that comes with the camera to mount it on the wall.
Gangbox	The mounting plate that comes the camera is compatible to be directly mounted on a two-gang box, one-gang, or four-inch gang box. See Mounting Accessory Selector for its installation video.

NOTE:

- For more information about the mounting solutions and accessories, please check the Mounting Accessory Selector in our website (http://www.acti.com/mountingselector).

Installing the Camera

This section describes the procedures in mounting the camera on a flat surface, such as wall by the doorway, with the use of the bundled mounting plate. This installation requires access to the back of the surface.

NOTE: The following pictures are for reference only.

Step 1: Prepare for Installation

1. Attach the bundled drill template sticker on the target installation surface.
2. Drill the screw holes and cable hole, as needed.
3. Remove the drill template.
4. Using the bundled hex screw driver, remove the two hex screws on the bottom of the camera to separate the mounting plate from the camera.

1. Install the mounting plate on the wall using the four bundled screws and plugs.

Step 2: Route and Connect the Camera Cable

1. Open the back cover.

1. If a memory card will be used, install the memory card at this point. Otherwise skip this step. See How to Install / Remove the Memory Card on page 26 for more details.

1. Remove the rubber gland from the back cover and slightly cut off its tip.

1. Let the network cable with RJ-45 head pass through the rubber (use the rubber plug to ease the insertion of RJ-45 connector through the hole).

1. Insert other cables, like power or relay input / output devices, as needed, using the other cable hole rubber plug. Use the supplied terminal blocks to connect other devices. See Cable Connections on page 18 for detailed instructions. Although the steps below show only the network cabling, similar procedures can be applied to other cables.

2. Route the cables through the gap of the bracket and then through the cable hole of the camera back cover.

1. Connect the network cable to the Ethernet port on the camera. When done, replace the rubber gland(s) into the holes of the back cover.

1. Attach the screws to secure the back cover.

Step 3: Mount the Camera

1. Mount the camera into the mounting plate.

1. Using the bundled hex screw driver, secure the two (2) screws on the bottom side of the plate.

Step 4: Connect to the Network

1. Connect the other end of the network cable from the camera to the network. Connect all other devices, if any.
2. Connect the other end to a switch or injector. Then, connect the switch or injector to a network or PC and a power source. See Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) example connection diagram below.

In case of using a non-PoE switch, power up the camera using a power adapter (not supplied). See Connecting a Power Adapter (Optional) on page 18 for more information.

1. As needed, connect and power up other devices, such as digital input/output, audio, or serial device. See Cable Connections on page 18 for more information on connecting other devices.

Step 5: Access the Camera Live View

See Accessing the Camera on page 27 for more information.

Cable Connections

This section describes the procedures in preparing the external devices that you can connect to the camera. The camera supports DC12V power input, Digital Input / Output, Serial devices, and Output using the bundled terminal blocks. The use of these devices, however, is optional.

Connecting a Power Adapter (Optional)

The camera can be powered by a Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch that is IEEE802.3af compliant. In case of using a non-PoE switch or your PoE switch has limited power supply, you can purchase a power adapter and directly connect the camera to a power outlet. The power adapter must be connected to the supplied terminal block before use.

Map the pins of the power adapter to the terminal block pins. Press and hold the orange tab as you insert the wire through the pin slot, then release the orange tab to secure the wire. Then connect the terminal block to the camera.

Take note that a standard power adapter cable has two (2) different wires:

Set the prepared power adapter for connection later. Below is an example of a power adapter with an attached terminal block.

NOTE: The power adapter is not bundled in the package.

Connecting DI/DO Devices (Optional)

Depending on your surveillance needs, you may connect digital input/output devices, such as a door relay or alarm, to the camera.

Check the device documentation for the pin mapping specifications. Map the pins of the device to the terminal block pins accordingly. Press and hold the orange tab as you insert the wire through the pin slot, then release the orange tab to secure the wire. Then connect the terminal block to the camera.

Below is a diagram on how the Digital Output / Input of the camera work.

Using Door Locks with Internal Switch

Below is an example on how to integrate a door lock with internal switch/latch, like PLOC-0001 door lock to the door station; once an RFID card is read, the door lock will open.

Note: PLOC-0001 is not included with the door station package but available for purchase.

1. Install the door lock as indicated on its installation guide.

1. Adjust the DIP switch on the door lock to set the amount of time wherein the bolt will lock after it has been opened. The image below shows the door lock is set to 3-sec.

1. Map the appropriate wires:

a. Door lock wires to the pins on the bundled terminal block, as below:

Door Lock Wire		Terminal Block Pin
Wire Color	Description	Label	Description
Yellow	Exit Push Button	NO1	Normal Open
Blue	COM	COM1	COM
Black	0V / GND	GND	Ground

b. Using another wire, map COM1 and GND pins of the terminal block; refer to the curved red wire on the picture below:

1. Power up the door lock to a DC 12V power separately; map the red wire on the door lock to the DC12 V wire of the power adapter and map the ground wire of the power adapter to any of the GND pin on the door station. Picture below shows the ground wire of the power adapter connected to the GND pin of the door station (door station is powered by PoE in this example).

1. Configure the door station through the Web Configurator (refer to the Firmware Manual for more detailed information).

a. Configure the Digital Output Port.

b. Configure the Event. The example configuration below triggers the door lock to become active (to open the lock) and light up the red LED once an RFID card is detected.

1. Try by placing the RFID card towards the RFID card reader.

Using Door Locks without Switch

Some common door locks may not have Normal Close and Normal Open switches, thus only have DC12V and GND wire connectors. In this case map the wires according to the diagram below.

DI	Connection design		TTL-compatible logic levels
	Voltage	To trigger (low)	Logic level 0: 0V ~ 0.4V
		Normal (high)	Logic level 1: 3.1V ~ 30V
	Current		10mA ~ 100mA
DO	Connection design		Form C Solid-State RelayIsolation test voltage 3750 VRMSTypical RON 20DC or peak AC load voltage 350 VContinuous DC load current (form C operation) 15 mAOutput power dissipation (continuous)600 mW
	Voltages accepted		350V AC/DC, 0.15A

The door station supports power flow within 350V, 0.15A. In case the door lock needs more power than this, use an external relay.

Below is an example:

Connecting Audio Output Device (Optional)

The camera has built-in speaker for audio output. However, for additional functionality, an external speaker may be connected to the camera if the built-in speaker is not enough.

You can use either the built-in or the external speaker at one time. By default, the camera is configured to use the built-in speaker.

Using the Built-In Speaker

To use the built-in speaker, do the following:

1. Make sure the Audio Switch is set to "Built-in" speaker. If not, slide the switch to the right.

1. Access the Web Configurator and click the Talk to Camera icon and speak to the camera (see firmware manual for more information).

Using the External Speaker

To use an external speaker, do the following:

1. Slide the Audio Switch to the left for "External".

1. Using the bundled audio terminal block, map the pins of the external speaker to the corresponding pins on the terminal block. Press and hold the orange tab as you insert the wire through the pin slot.

Device	Pin	Mapping Instructions
Audio Output	AO-GND	Connect the wires of the audio output device to AO-GND (Ground) and AO (Audio Out).
	AO

1. Connect the terminal block to the AUDIO OUT connector on the camera.

Connecting Serial Devices (Optional)

Depending on your needs, you may connect a serial device to the camera using the RS-422 or RS-485 protocol.

To connect a serial device, map the pins. Press and hold the orange tab as you insert the wire through the pin slot, then release the orange tab to secure the wire. Then connect the terminal block to the camera.

Via RS-485 Connection

Pin Label	Camera	Serial Device
RX-	-
RX+	-
GND	GROUND PIN
TX- / D-	TX -	DATA -
TX+ / D+	TX +	DATA +

Via RS-422 Connection

Pin Label	Camera	Serial Device
Rx-	RX -	TX -
RX+	RX +	TX +
GND	GROUND PIN
TX -	TX -	RX -
TX +	TX +	RX +

NOTE: The pins of the serial device may be labeled differently depending on the location or country where the device is purchased. For example, some devices may have RS-485 DATA+ pins labeled as "TX+", "RX+", "A" or "485+", etc. Refer to the device documentation or contact the manufacturer to verify the corresponding pin labels and ensure proper wiring connection.

CAUTION: Incorrect wiring may cause damage to the connected devices.

DISCLAIMER: ACTi will not be responsible for any damage caused by improper wiring.

Other Accessories

How to Install / Remove the Memory Card

The camera supports local video recording to a memory card (not supplied).

NOTE: Supports microSDHC and microSDXC cards.

Install the memory card, with the metallic contacts facing the front of the camera, into the memory card slot until it clicks into place.

Once inserted, make sure to access the camera Web Configurator and "mount" the card to prepare the card for local recording. Refer to the camera Firmware User's Manual for more information.

How to Remove the Memory Card

In case there is a need to remove the card, make sure to access the camera Web Configurator to safely “unmount” the card first (see the camera Firmware User’s Manual for more information). Once unmounted from the firmware, push the card to eject it from the slot.

Accessing the Camera

Configure the IP Addresses

In order to be able to communicate with the camera from your PC, both the camera and the PC have to be within the same network segment. In most cases, it means that they both should have very similar IP addresses, where only the last number of the IP address is different from each other. There are 2 different approaches to IP Address management in Local Area Networks – by DHCP Server or Manually.

Using DHCP server to assign IP addresses

If you have connected the computer and the camera into the network that has a DHCP server running, then you do not need to configure the IP addresses at all – both the camera and the PC would request a unique IP address from the DHCP server automatically. In such case, the camera will immediately be ready for the access from the PC. The user, however, might not know the IP address of the camera yet. It is necessary to know the IP address of the camera in order to access it using a Web browser.

The quickest way to discover the cameras in the network is to use the simplest network search, built in the Windows system – just by pressing the “Network” icon, all the cameras of the local area network will be discovered by Windows, thanks to the UPnP function support of our cameras.

In the example below, the camera that has just been connected to the network is successfully found.

Double-click the mouse on the camera model name, the default browser of the PC is automatically launched and the IP address of the target camera is already filled in the address bar of the browser.

If you work with our cameras regularly, then there is even a better way to discover the cameras in the network – by using IP Utility. The IP Utility is a light software tool that can not only discover the cameras, but also list lots of valuable information, such as IP and MAC addresses, serial numbers, firmware versions, etc, and allows quick configuration of multiple devices at the same time.

Search and download IP Utility for free from http://www.acti.com/DownloadCenter.

When you launch IP Utility, the list of connected cameras in the network will be shown. See sample illustration below:

You can quickly notice the camera model in the list. Click on the IP address to automatically launch the default browser of the PC with the IP address of the target camera already filled in the address bar of the browser.

Use the default IP address of the camera

If there is no DHCP server in the given network, the user may have to manually assign the IP addresses to both the PC and the camera to make sure they are in the same network segment.

When the camera is plugged into the network and it does not detect any DHCP services, it will automatically assign itself a default IP:

192.168.0.100

Whereas the default port number would be 80. In order to access that camera, the IP address of the PC has to be configured to match the network segment of the camera.

Manually adjust the IP address of the PC

In the following example, based on Windows 7, we will configure the IP address to

192.168.0.99 and set Subnet Mask to 255.255.255.0 by using the steps below:

Manually adjust the IP addresses of multiple cameras

If there are more than one camera to be used in the same local area network and there is no DHCP server to assign unique IP addresses to each of them, all of the cameras would then have the initial IP address of 192.168.0.100, which is not a proper situation for network devices – all the IP addresses have to be different from each other. The easiest way to assign cameras the IP addresses is by using IP Utility:

With the procedure shown above, all the cameras will have unique IP addresses, starting from 192.168.0.101. In case there are 20 cameras selected, the last one of the cameras would have the IP 192.168.0.120.

Later, by pressing the "Refresh" button of the IP Utility, you will be able to see the list of cameras with their new IP addresses.

Please note that it is also possible to change the IP addresses manually by using the Web browser. In such case, please plug in only one camera at a time, and change its IP address by using the Web browser before plugging in the next one. This way, the Web browser will not be confused about two devices having the same IP address at the same time.

Access the Camera

Now that the camera and the PC are both having their unique IP addresses and are under the same network segment, it is possible to use the Web browser of the PC to access the camera.

You can use Microsoft Internet Explorer to access the camera.

Functionality	Internet Explorer
Live Video	Yes
Live Video Area Resizable	Yes
PTZ Control	Yes
Capture the snapshot	Yes
Video overlay based configuration (Motion Detection regions, Privacy Mask regions)	Yes
All the other configurations	Yes

When using Internet Explorer browser, the ActiveX control for video stream management will be downloaded from the camera directly – the user just has to accept the use of such control when prompted so. No other third party utilities are required to be installed in such case.

The examples in this manual are based on Internet Explorer browser in order to cover all functions of the camera.

Assuming that the camera's IP address is 192.168.0.100, you can access it by opening the Web browser and typing the following address into Web browser's address bar:

http://192.168.0.100

Upon successful connection to the camera, the user interface called Web Configurator would appear together with the login page. The HTTP port number was not added behind the IP address since the default HTTP port of the camera is 80, which can be omitted from the address for convenience.

Before logging in, you need to know the factory default Account and Password of the camera.

Account: Admin

Password: 123456

For further operations, please refer to the Firmware User Manual.

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