Orion DX 832 IR - Security Camera Ernitec - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Security Camera
Model	Orion DX 832 IR
Brand	Ernitec
Image Sensor	2 MP CMOS
Resolution	1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Infrared Range	30 meters
Day/Night Mode	Automatic IR cut filter
Lens	2.8 mm fixed lens
Field of View	90° diagonal
Power Supply	12 V DC, 500 mA
Power Consumption	6 W max
Dimensions (H x W x D)	180 x 70 x 70 mm
Weight	0.5 kg
Mount Type	Wall or ceiling bracket
Weatherproof Rating	IP66
Operating Temperature	-20°C to 50°C
Video Output	Analog (BNC) or AHD/TVI/CVI
Main Functions	Motion detection, night vision, weatherproof
Cleaning	Clean lens with soft dry cloth; avoid solvents
Safety	Use only recommended power supply; do not expose to extreme conditions
Spare Parts	Power adapter, mounting kit, cable
Repairability	Unit is sealed; repairs by qualified technician only
General Information	Designed for outdoor surveillance; compatible with DVRs

Frequently Asked Questions - Orion DX 832 IR Ernitec

How do I connect the camera to a DVR?

Use a BNC cable to connect the video output of the camera to the video input of the DVR. Ensure power is supplied via the included 12V adapter.

Can the camera be used outdoors?

Yes, the camera has an IP66 weatherproof rating, making it suitable for outdoor use in rain or dust.

What is the maximum infrared range?

The infrared LEDs provide visibility up to 30 meters in complete darkness.

How do I clean the camera lens?

Use a soft, dry microfiber cloth to gently wipe the lens. Avoid using chemicals or abrasive materials to prevent damage.

Is the camera compatible with 12V or 24V power?

It operates on 12V DC only. Using a higher voltage may damage the camera.

How do I adjust the viewing angle?

Loosen the bracket screws, adjust the camera to the desired position, and tighten the screws securely.

Does the camera support audio?

This model does not have built-in audio; it is video-only. An external microphone may be compatible if connected to the DVR.

What is the minimum illumination for color mode?

The camera requires at least 0.01 lux for color images. Below that, it switches to black-and-white infrared mode.

Can I use a longer cable without signal loss?

For analog signals, use high-quality coaxial cable. For runs over 100m, a signal booster or balun may be needed.

What should I do if the infrared lights don't turn on?

Check that the power supply is working and the camera is in a dark environment. If the problem persists, the IR LEDs may require professional repair.

USER MANUAL Orion DX 832 IR Ernitec

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Caution and Preventive Tips

Important Information

Before proceeding, please read and observe all instructions and warnings in this manual. Retain this manual with the original bill of sale for future reference and, if necessary, warranty service. When unpacking your unit, check for missing or damaged items. If any item is missing, or if damage is evident, DO NOT INSTALL OR OPERATE THIS PRODUCT. Contact your dealer for assistance.

• Handle with care, do not drop the unit
• Mount the unit in an equipment rack or place it on a solid, stable surface
• Indoor use only. Do not place the unit in a humid, dusty, oily, or smoky site
• Do not place it in an area with poor ventilation or in an area close to fire or other sources of heat. Doing so may damage the unit as well as cause fire or an electric shock
• When cleaning is necessary, shut down the system and unplug the unit from the outlet before uncovering the top cover. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning
• Always shut down the system prior connecting or disconnecting accessories, with the exception of USB devices

Copyright

Under copyright laws, the contents of this user manual may not be copied, photocopied, translated, reproduced or reduced to any electronic medium or machine-readable format, in whole or in part, without prior written permission of the company.

Important Information

Before proceeding, please read and observe all instructions and warnings in this manual. Retain this manual with the original bill of sale for future reference and, if necessary, warranty service. When unpacking your unit, check for missing or damaged items. If any item is missing, or if damage is evident, DO NOT INSTALL OR OPERATE THIS PRODUCT. Contact your dealer for assistance.

Regulation

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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For more details information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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Table of Contents

1. Overview......4

1.1 Features 4
1.2 Package Contents 5
1.3 Dimensions....6
1.4 Connectors....7

2. Camera Cabling....8

2.1 Power Connection....9
2.2 Ethernet Cable Connection 9
2.3 Audio / Alarm I/O & RS-485 Connection 10

3. System Requirements 11

4. Access Camera 12

5. Setup Video Resolution.... 15

6. Configuration Files Export / Import...... 16

7. Tech Support Information....17

7.1 Delete the Existing Ernitec Viewer 17
7.2 Setup Internet Security....18

1. Overview

With the latest encoding technology and built-in IR LEDs, Orion DX 832IR Network IR PTZ Camera presents strong HDR and high sensitivity performance, and is capable of capturing high resolution images during daylight hours and even, in pitch-black darkness.

At night, or in any low/zero lighting environments, 831-R2 is able to provide effective illumination to the objects 200 meters away, and also delivers crystal clear images with high quality up to 40x optical zoom lens in long distance.

With delicate mechanism design, 831-R2 features Servo Feedback technology, which makes the camera precisely return to the previous position without stalling, and ensures the target monitoring region is fully secured. IP66 International standard is also guaranteed for outdoor installation. Furthermore, combining 0 downtime power switching (ZDT) technology, the camera ensures smooth streaming without sudden power-loss.

1.1 Features

• Multiple Progressive Scan CMOS Sensor Support up to 4M Resolution
  • Up to 40x Optical Zoom
• Multi Exposure HDR
  • Electrical Image Stabilizer (EIS) Support
  • Multi Codec Support (H.265 / H.264 / MJPEG)
• Low Latency Streaming
  • Quad Streams Support
  • True Day/Night Function (ICR)
  • IR LED (Working Distance up to 200m)
  • BNC Analog Output for Installation Support
• RS-485 Support
  • 3D Motion Compensated Noise Reduction (MCTF)
• Smart Event Function- External Input/ Motion Detection/ Network Failure Detection/ Periodical Event/ Manual Trigger/ Audio Detection
  • Text Overlay and Privacy Masks
  • Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC Card Support
  • ONVIF Profile S/G/Q Support
  • Smart Low Bitrate Control
• Weatherproof (IP66)
• Servo Feedback – Guarantees No Drifting
  • Zero-Down-Time(ZDT) Power Switching

1.2 Package Contents

Please check the box contains the items listed here. If any item is missing or has defects, DO NOT install or operate the product and contact the dealer for assistance.

Orion DX 832IRNetwork IR PTZ Camera	Quick Guide
M4 Security Screw with Rubber	2-Pin PowerTerminal Block (DC12V Use)
3-Pin PowerTerminal Block (AC 24V Use)	14-Pin Alarm/Audio I/OTerminal Block

NOTE: To use an external power supply, please contact the camera manufacturer to confirm that the power supply uses the same power specifications as the camera. The power supply must comply with the LPS requirements.

NOTE: Do not replace batteries of the camera. Risk of explosion may occur if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

1.3 Dimensions

Unit: mm

1.4 Connectors

Refer to the diagrams below for the positions of the reset button and various connectors of the camera. Definition of the reset button and the connectors are given as follow.

No.	Connector	Definition
1	Power Connector (DC12V)	DC12V power connection
2	RJ-45 Port *	For network and UPoE connections
3	Power Connector (AC24V)	AC24V power connection
4	Reset Button	Press the button with a proper tool for at least 20 seconds to restore the system.
5	Audio/Alarm I/O & RS-485 Connector **	Audio/Alarm I/O & RS-485 connection
6	BNC	For analog video output
7	SD Card Slot	Insert the SD card into the card slot to store videos and snapshots. Do not remove the SD card when the camera is powered on.

*Please contact the manufacturer for compatible PoE injector.
**Do NOT connect external power supply to the alarm I/O connector of the camera.

NOTE: It is not recommended to record with the SD card for 24/7 continuously, as it may not be able to support long term continuous data read/write. Please contact the manufacturer of the SD card for information regarding the reliability and the life expectancy.

2. Camera Cabling

The outdoor models are being IP66-rated to prevent water from entering the camera. However, water might still enter the camera if it is being improperly installed. Please make sure the warnings below are strictly followed when installing the camera.

NOTE: This camera must be installed by qualified personnel and the installation should conform to all local codes.

- Place all cables and the adaptor in dry and well-waterproofed environments, e.g. waterproof boxes. The purpose is to prevent moisture accumulation inside the camera and moisture penetration into cables.

- While running cables, slightly bend the cables to a U-shaped curve to make a low point (as demonstrated in the figures below). The purpose is to prevent water from entering the camera along the cables from above.

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- The cable entry hole of the outdoor mounting kit (indicated in the figure below) needs to be sealed with thread seal tape to avoid water from entering the camera.

Technical line drawing of a mechanical assembly with a central component and base (no text or symbols)

2.1 Power Connection

To power up the camera, connect the DC12V or AC24V power adaptor to the power connector of the camera and the power outlet. Refer to the diagram and pin definition below for AC24V power connection.

Alternatively, users can use an Ethernet cable and connect it to the RJ-45 port of the camera and an UPoE 60W switch.

Zero Downtime Power Switching (ZDT)

When users connect DC12V power jack and the RJ-45 port at the same time, the power input comes from the DC12V connector. If the DC12V power source fails, the camera will switch power input seamlessly to the RJ-45 port until the DC12V power source is restored.

2.2 Ethernet Cable Connection

To connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 connector of the camera, and plug the other end of the cable to the network switch or PC.

NOTE: In some cases, Ethernet crossover cable might be needed when connecting the camera directly to the PC.

NOTE: Check the status of both power and network activity indicator LEDs. If either LED is unlit, please check the corresponding connection.

Green Power LED lights up when the camera is powered up.

Orange Network LED (1) flashes when data is being transmitted over network, (2) lights up for good network connection.

2.3 Audio / Alarm I/O & RS-485 Connection

Please refer to the diagram and pin definition tables below for audio/alarm I/O & RS-485 connection.

Pin	Definition	Pin	Definition	Pin	Definition	Pin	Definition
1	Audio Out	5	Alarm Out B1	9	Alarm In 4	13	GND (Alarm I/O & RS-485)
2	GND (Audio I/O)	6	Alarm Out B2	10	Alarm In 3	14	Audio In
3	Alarm Out A1	7	RS-485 D+	11	Alarm In 2
4	Alarm Out A2	8	RS-485 D-	12	Alarm In 1

3. System Requirements

To perform the camera via web browser, please ensure the PC is in good network connection, and meet the system requirement as described below.

Items System	Requirement
Personal Computer	Minimum:1. Intel® CoreTM i5-2430M @ 2.4 GHz2. 4 GB RAM
	Recommended:1. Intel® CoreTM i7-870 @ 2.93 GHz2. 8 GB RAM
Operating System	Windows 7 or later operating system
Web Browser	Microsoft Internet Explorer 11.0 (recommended)ChromeFirefoxSafari
Network Card	10Base-T (10 Mbps), 100Base-TX (100 Mbps) or 1000Base-T (1000 Mbps) operation
Viewer	ActiveX control plug-in for Microsoft IE

NOTE: The ITE is to be connected only to PoE networks without routing to the outside plant or equivalent description.

4. Access Camera

For initial access to the camera, users can search the camera through the installer program: DeviceSearch.exe.

Accessing the Camera by Device Search Software

Step 1: Double click on the program Device Search.exe.

Step 2: After its window appears, click on the button on the top. All the finding IP devices will be listed in the page.

Step 3: Find the camera in the list by its IP address and click on it. The default IP address of the camera is: 192.168.0.250.

Step 4: The default IP address of the camera may not be in the same LAN as the IP address of the PC. If so, the IP address of the camera needs to be changed. Right click on the camera and click . Meanwhile, record the MAC address of the camera, for future identification.

Step 5: The page will come out. Select and click down the page. The camera will be assigned with a new IP address.

Step 6: Click on the Note of setting change. Wait for one minute to research the camera.

Step 7: Click on the button to re-search all the devices. Find the camera in the list by its MAC address. Then double click or right click and select to access the camera directly via a web browser.

Step 8: A prompt window requesting for default username and password will appear. Enter the default username and password shown below to login to the camera.

Login ID Password
Admin 1234

NOTE: ID and password are case sensitive.

NOTE: It is strongly advised that administrator's password be altered for the security concerns. Refer to the Orion DX 832IR Network IR PTZ Camera Menu Tree for further details.

Installing Ernitec Viewer Software Online

For the initial access to the camera, a client program, Ernitec Viewer, will be automatically installed to the PC when connecting to the camera.

If the web browser doesn't allow Viewer installation, please check the Internet security settings or ActiveX controls and plug-ins settings (refer to section Setup Internet Security) to continue the process.

The Information Bar (just below the URL bar) may come out and ask for permission to install the ActiveX Control for displaying video in browser. Right click on the Information Bar and select to allow the installation. A security warning window will pop up. Click on to carry on software installation.

The download procedure of Ernitec Viewer software is specified as follows.

Step 1: In the Ernitec Viewer installation window, click on to start the installation.

Step 2: A status bar will be displayed to show the installation progress. After the installation is completed, click on to exit the installation process.

Step 3: Click on to close the Ernitec Viewer installation page.

Once the Viewer is successfully installed, the Home page of the camera will be shown as the figure below.

Zoom and Focus Adjustment

The live image will be displayed on the Home page when the camera is successfully accessed. If zoom or focus is not at the desired position, please use the function buttons on the Home page for adjustment. Refer to the Orion DX 832IR Network IR PTZ Camera Menu Tree for more details about the function buttons.

5. Setup Video Resolution

Users can setup video resolution on Video Format page of the user-friendly browser-based configuration interface.

Video Format can be found under: Streaming> Video Configuration.

The default value of the video resolution is as below.

2M	Normal Mode	H.265- 1920 x 1080 (30/25 fps) +
	HDR Mode	H.265- 1920 x 1080 (30/25 fps)
3M	Normal Mode	H.265- 2048 x 1536 (30/25 fps) +
	HDR Mode	H.265- 800 x 600 (30/25 fps)
4M	Normal Mode	H.265- 2688 x 1512 (30/25 fps) +
	HDR Mode	H.265- 800 x 600 (30/25 fps)

For more details about the combinations of video resolution, please refer to the Orion DX 832IR Network IR PTZ Camera Menu Tree.

6. Configuration Files Export / Import

To export / import configuration files, users can access the Maintenance page on the user-friendly browser-based configuration interface.

The Maintenance setting can be found under this path: System> Maintenance.

Users can export configuration files to a specified location and retrieve data by uploading an existing configuration file to the camera. It is especially convenient to make multiple cameras having the same configuration.

Export

Users can save the system settings by exporting the configuration file (.bin) to a specified location for future use. Click on the button, and the popup File Download window will come out. Click on and specify a desired location for saving the configuration file.

Upload

To upload a configuration file to the camera, click on to select the configuration file, and then click on the button for uploading.

7. Tech Support Information

This chapter will introduce how to delete previously-installed Ernitec Viewer in the PC and how to setup the Internet security.

7.1 Delete the Existing Ernitec Viewer

For users who have installed the Ernitec Viewer in the PC previously, please remove the existing Ernitec Viewer from the PC before accessing to the IP camera.

Deleting the Ernitec Viewer

In the Windows , activate , and then double click on . In the list, select and click on the button to uninstall the existing Ernitec Viewer.

Deleting Temporary Internet Files

To improve browser performance, it is suggested to clean up all the files in the . The procedure is as follows.

Step 1: In the web browser, clicks on the tab on the menu bar and select .

Step 2: Click on the button under the section.

Step 3: In the appeared window, tick the box beside the and click on to start deleting the files.

7.2 Setup Internet Security

If ActiveX control installation is blocked, please either set Internet security level to default or change ActiveX controls and plug-ins settings.

Internet Security Level: Default

Step 1: Start the Internet Explorer (IE).

Step 2: Click on the tab on the menu bar and select .

Step 3: Click on the tab, and select zone.

Step 4: Down the page, click on the button and click on to confirm the setting. Close the browser window, and restart a new one later to access the IP camera.

ActiveX Controls and Plug-ins Settings

Step 1: Repeat Step 1 to Step 3 of the previous section above.

Step 2: Down the page, click on the button to change ActiveX controls and plug-ins settings. The Security Settings window will pop up.

Step 3: Under , set ALL items (as listed below) to or . Please note that the items vary by IE version.

ActiveX controls and plug-ins settings:

1. Binary and script behaviors.
2. Download signed ActiveX controls.
3. Download unsigned ActiveX controls.
4. Allow previously unused ActiveX controls to run without prompt.
5. Allow Scriptlets.
6. Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls.
7. Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe for scripting.
8. Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins.
9. Only allow approved domains to use ActiveX without prompt.
10. Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting*.
11. Display video and animation on a webpage that does not use external media player.

Step 4: Click on to accept the settings. A prompt window will appear for confirming the setting changes, click to close the Security Setting window.

Step 5: Click on to close the Internet Options screen.

Step 6: Close the browser window, and restart a new one later to access the IP camera.