Earth Networks 9710, System Installation, Operation, And Maintenance Manua

Page 1: ...HDCam Installation Manual EN PM UM11 2017022424 Earth Networks Part 9710 Page 1 of 35 High Definition Camera System Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual...

Page 2: ...mply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is ope...

Page 3: ...manual should be directed to Earth Networks Weather Station Technical Support at 800 624 4205 or email support earthnetworks com All procedures methods and hardware used to install a Earth Networks HD...

Page 4: ...ra System Parts 9 Tools Needed 10 Site Evaluation 11 Installation 12 Indoor Preliminary Setup 12 Viewing Live Video and Captured Images 16 Live Video 16 Captured Images 21 Routing the Cable 22 Outdoor...

Page 5: ...11 StarDot Tool Shortcut Options 18 Figure 12 StarDot Tool Confirmation of Selected Options 18 Figure 13 StarDot Tool Installation Completion 18 Figure 14 StarDot Tool IP Address Locator 19 Figure 15...

Page 6: ...he benefit of your weather system With very little configuration required setup for this camera is straightforward and fast By installing and operating the entire Earth Networks system you become an e...

Page 7: ...ines proper placement of the camera and will prevent the need to have to re mount the camera and re route the cables All additional parts needed such as ladders drills bits etc should be assembled and...

Page 8: ...ay from other electrical wiring as possible Never allow the camera housing the cabling a drill bit or any other item to contact electrical wires or conduit Injury or death could result A qualified ins...

Page 9: ...or 8550 Power Strip 210 5 ft Cat 5 Network Ethernet Cable 5452 Cable Ties 1168 Please carefully unpack set out and identify each part and inspect for damage If any damage is noticed please call Earth...

Page 10: ...walling from exterior to interior possibly as much as 10 or more Socket drivers designed to be used with a drill of the size s needed to fit the screws intended for use in mounting the HDCam Fish Tap...

Page 11: ...nter the camera facing toward the prevailing winds generally Westerly in the United States If you invest the time now in site evaluation your efforts are sure to pay off in the end The camera must als...

Page 12: ...It is imperative that you install the camera indoors initially in order to guarantee that the camera is working as it should In order for the camera to transmit images as it is designed to TCP port 21...

Page 13: ...wer supply where the connection is labeled Data and Power Out 3 Plug the network surge suppressor into the power supply in the connection labeled Data In 4 Plug the 5 ft Cat 5 Network Ethernet cable i...

Page 14: ...n the camera for verification In Figure 3 and Figure 4 the power sequence is apparent through the change from the red light on the top which will appear after connected for about 15 seconds to the gre...

Page 15: ...nnection The green light indicates the camera has established an IP address The green light also indicates the camera is connected to the internet Until the green light is illuminated communication wi...

Page 16: ...you will need to download a program from the internet Open a web browser on a computer connected to the same subnet as the camera THE HDCAM ABSOLUTELY MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE SAME SUBNET AS THE COMPU...

Page 17: ...10 Page 17 of 35 Figure 8 HDCam Finder Tool Security Prompt 3 Click Run again Figure 9 StarDot Tool Welcome 4 A StarDot Tools Setup window will pop up click next Figure 10 StarDot Tool Installation Lo...

Page 18: ...art 9710 Page 18 of 35 Figure 11 StarDot Tool Shortcut Options 6 Select the Shortcut options you desire click next Figure 12 StarDot Tool Confirmation of Selected Options 7 Click next to proceed with...

Page 19: ...finish testing in another location where you can guarantee the computer and camera are on the same subnet If you are certain the camera is connected to the same subnet as the computer you are working...

Page 20: ...nternal IP address For example if the IP address is 192 168 1 105 you would enter http 192 168 1 105 in the address bar of your web browser You should then arrive at the Earth Networks HDCam Viewer Pa...

Page 21: ...t be enabled through headquarters in order for your captured images to be available through the Earth Networks website Once your camera is enabled using a web browser on a computer connected to a Loca...

Page 22: ...the building Keep in mind the standard HDCam package contains 200 feet of cable This cable must reach from a network connection to the camera 1 With one end of the cable as close as possible to the n...

Page 23: ...n it Lightly push down on the top of the enclosure while pulling back on the latch Be careful when you let go of the latch the top is spring loaded and may fly open if you do not hold onto it 5 After...

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Page 25: ...into the network surge suppressor 4 For internet transmission plug the opposite end of the 5 ft Cat 5 Network Ethernet Cable into the network connection at the location inside of the building 5 For po...

Page 26: ...adjustment located closest to the camera is the Lens Zoom Adjustment 1 Unscrew both lens adjustment knobs 2 Facing the back of the camera turn both lens dials counterclockwise until they stop 3 Then m...

Page 27: ...s the camera is installed using DHCP and confirmation of image transmission has been completed by calling Earth Networks Weather Station Technical Support at 800 624 4205 the camera is fully operation...

Page 28: ...n the Earth Networks HDCam Viewer Page If you know your IP address you can refer to Step 10 in the Live Video section of Viewing Live Video and Captured Images for explanation of how to open your live...

Page 29: ...he internal IP address of the camera as well as any other network settings you wish to configure for your HDCam Once you are finished working with the configuration settings of your HDCam click apply...

Page 30: ...ge 30 of 35 Figure 21 Network Tab in Config Option of the Earth Networks HDCam Viewer Page Note DO NOT change the Web Server Port or the Video Streaming Port values Changing these values from their de...

Page 31: ...on You should see a light illuminated on the power supply as depicted in Figure 22 Figure 22 HDCam Power Supply Showing Illuminated Indicator Light If a power problem is suspected unplug and re plug...

Page 32: ...amera Verify that you are not having internet or network problems by visiting a website like http weather earthnetworks com Figure 24 HDCam Link Light Indicating Internet Connection Established If you...

Page 33: ...sed to remove dust from the camera lens as needed The window at the front of the housing where the lens is positioned may be very loosely wiped with a dry soft cloth to remove dust and debris The wind...

Page 34: ...safety precautions In case of a system breakdown discontinue use unplug the unit and all other cables and contact Earth Networks Weather Station Technical Support at 800 624 4205 or email support ear...

Page 35: ...tside of Housing 14 ounces 397 grams Case of Camera Aluminum clam shell body argentan alloy front cover Operating Temperature Range 40 120 F 40 48 C Lens Item Specification Operation Range Iris F1 4 F...