EV8581 Series – Quick Installation Guide

EV8581 Series – Quick Installation Guide
1 Install EtroScan on a Windows PC
EtroScan is a utility is used to configure network settings for cameras & video servers. EtroScan is available on the
CD-ROM or can be downloaded from the Tools section at http://www.etrovision.com/Download_list.aspx?no=5.
Run Setup.exe to install EtroScan.
2 Camera Interior
8. Adjust the camera lens using tilt & swivel controls
as needed (refer to sections 4 & 5 for viewing
video)
12. Tighten the screws to fix dome cover
4 EV8581U-B
The EV8581U-B doesn’t have a vari-focal lens, but has
a fixed lens which can be adjusted by loosening the
lock screw and turning the lens.
9. Adjust focus and zoom as necessary
10. If dome fogging is a concern, peel and place the
silica gel packet on the inside of the dome.
5 BNC Connector
The camera can provide video out via BNC cable. The
BNC cable provided has a 2 pin plug. When
connecting the BNC cable for SDTV video out, connect
the BNC cable to pin 3 & 4 as shown below.
The TV Output also needs to be enabled in the web UI
Video Settings page. See the Users Manual for more
information.
3 Basic Physical
installation
It is recommended leaving the plastic dome covering
on until camera installation is complete.
1. Unscrew the screws securing the dome, and pull
off dome cover.
3. Insert power connector cables into the camera’s
power input port. The middle port is the positive
input; the negative will depend on DC or AC
(refer to label inside the camera).
2. Drill 3 pilot holes and insert anchors. Use screws
to affix the camera base to the ceiling or wall.
4. Insert Micro SD card (if applicable)
5. Using the label on the digital I/O terminal,
connect the digital I/O (if applicable)
6. Insert Ethernet cable
7. Connect power; there is no power button,
recycling power restarts the camera. Power can
also be provided via PoE (not available in
EV8581U-B).
11. Place the dome cover on the camera; take care that
dome cover seal remains intact
6 Configure the Network Settings
The factory default IP address settings:
IP Address 192.168.1.2
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
Gateway 192.168.1.1
Run EtroScan (program available via Start -> All Programs -> Etrovision Technology menu)

7 Access IP Camera Web
Interface
When accessing an IP camera using the web interface
for the first time (or when the IP address changes),
some configuration for ActiveX controls are required.
1. Open an IE browser
2. Type in the IP address in the URL:
http:// (e.g.
http://10.1.21.53)
Pop-up windows and messages for download/run
Active X controls (examples below) will likely be
displayed. Select Install or Run to all such messages.
8 Restoring Factory Default
Settings
There are 2 methods for restoring the factory default
settings:
1. Power on the camera, push and hold down the
reset button for 6 seconds. The camera will revert
to factory default settings (e.g. IP will reset to
192.168.1.2).
2. The web UI Setup (System -> Factory Default) ;
network and user account data can be saved if
desired. Please refer to the User’s Manual for more
information on the web UI Factory Default
functionality.
Click on the add-on message, and choose Run Add-on
Repeat the above until all ActiveX controls have been
initiated. Once the process is complete, the Live View
will be displayed in IE.