PSISeptember2018

TEST
PRODUCT TEST
Uniview IPC3635ER3-DUPZ
This IP “Eyeball”
style Day /Night
IR camera is
based around a 5MP
“Starlight” 1/2.7”
sensor and has a 5x
motorised zoom lens. It
is IP67 rated and ONVIF
compliant. Operating
temperature is stated as
an impressive -40° to
+60° C.
means that while true for reviewing recorded
images, for “Identify” a subject would only
occupy around 15% of screen height so would
not meet a real-world criterion of “Identify” on
the majority of security system monitors.
The Uniview website has download options
for EZPlayer software for replaying of their
native “.ts” and “.uvrd” video files, though this
was found to have limited replay functionality
beyond basic forward play and speed control.
Additionally, the Uniview SDK can be freely
downloaded if required.
What’s in the box?
Camera
Drilling template
Wall fixings and screws
Quick guide
The camera is ONVIF
compliant and was
easily added to an
alternative
manufacturer’s NVR
Getting started
The camera is PoE fed
(8.16W) or can be supplied
from a 12v ± 25% PSU. When
connected to a PoE enabled switch,
the supplied model did not receive a
DHCP address and did not have one of the
two possible IP addresses stated in the quick
guide. Network analysis showed it had been
given a static IP address in the 172.016.xxx.xxx
range with appropriate subnet mask. It seems
likely that the camera had been operated on a
supplier or distributor’s network and not factory
defaulted afterwards. EZStation or EZTools
software is available from the manufacturer’s
website to identify and change IP addresses.
When accessed via browser the user is
always prompted to change the password if left
at the default but this instruction can be
ignored. The camera is ONVIF compliant and
was easily added to an alternative
manufacturer’s NVR.
The “eyeball” globe of the camera is held in
place on the mounting base by a surround that
is locked by a single securing screw. Simply
untightening this allows the globe to be
positioned to suit the viewing angle required.
The outer ring can be removed by rotating the
surround until the screw is in line with the cable
access position at which point it can be
detached. Care must be taken not to fully
remove the securing screw as it is not captive; it
can be easily refitted but is a reverse thread
from the direction of the screws head.
The camera’s datasheet helpfully gives target
distances for the standards of Detect, Observe,
Recognise and Identify but it was found that
these were probably based on pixel count at the
full resolution i.e. >4mm per pixel for
“Identify”, rather than a screen percentage. This
Menu options
The Menu options are presented on the left-hand
side of the browser window when Setup is
selected. The menu tree consists of the following
high-level options:
Common: - Basic information, Local settings,
Ethernet, T&D, Server, OSD and User
configuration.
Network: - Network, DNS, Port, DDNS, EZCloud
and E-mail settings.
Video & Audio: - Stream settings, Snapshot,
Audio enabling, Regions of Interest (up to 8) and
Multicast.
Image: - Scenes, Enhancement, Exposure, Smart
Illumination, White Balance, Defog, OSD and
Privacy.
Intelligent: - Smart Settings for Perimeter
Protection, Exception detection, Face and People
Counting.
Events: - Common Alarm, Detection area settings,
Actions and Scheduling.
Storage: - Card capacity allocation and Storage
Policy. FTP server parameters and configuration.
Security: - User, HTTPS, Authentication, ARP
protection, IP filtering, Access Policy &
Watermarking.
System: - T&D, Server and Maintenance (SW
upgrade, Restart, Default, Import / Export
settings and Diagnostic Information export.
All of the basic commands to run the camera
can be accessed through the Common menu
with the additional options providing a greater
level of technical detail. This means that some
of the Common options are simply repeated in
the lower tabs.
“Scenes” allow for a range of configurations to
be stored to suit different lighting conditions or
sensitivities.
Image Enhancement is the term used to
describe the Brightness, Contrast, Saturation and
Sharpness controls along with noise reduction
and image rotation.
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