IDIS – DC-S6286HRXL

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What’s in the box? Dome assembly Top plate Mount adaptor Allen wrench Ferrite core Connectors (3, 6 and 15 way) Waterproofing items Quick guide

The DC-S6286HRXL is an IP66, IK10 rated external PTZ dome utilizing a ‘Lightmaster’ 1/2” CMOS 2MP high sensitivity sensor, a 36x zoom lens and integrated infrared illumination. It has overall dimensions of 402mm height by 242mm diameter including the pendant mount with a weight of 6.7kg. Operating temperature range is -40°C to +55°C.

The mount adaptor must first be fixed to the top pendant to which the dome attaches. This is held in place by three M6 crosshead screws, a channel in the mount ensures these cannot slip free if secured correctly. This mount adaptor has a thread to match the wall mount (supplied separately) or alternatively a ceiling mount can be used. Pole and corner mount brackets are also available.

Cables are fed through the wall mount into the pendant. These can include the network cable, power if not using PoE, alarm and audio connections. A suitable grommet and waterproof glue are provided to ensure a moisture seal where the cables enter the pendant. The pendant’s connector panel is hinged to allow access to the individual connections and is then clipped in place. The main dome assembly can then be fitted to the pendant; this entails aligning the dome so that its 25-way D type connector can mate and then pushing up and rotating to the right so that the three fixings engage with the pendant’s keyhole slots. Once in place, three Allen screws secure the dome. A safety wire with quick release hooks, is supplied to link the dome to the bracket.

The IDIS website gives access to copies of the quick guide, the installation manual and the operation manual.

With power supplied from the PoE++ injector, or a 24v AC source, the dome begins with a start-up calibration routine to load default settings and configure the PTZ position datums. This takes around 90 seconds to complete and then the camera is ready to configure or operate.

While the specification calls for a 75W capable PoE++ source the dome generally had a demand of less than 30W. The IDIS supply has LEDs indicating 30, 60 and 90W being drawn and in all cases stayed within the 30W range. Measurements showed a demand of 29.2W during start-up dropping to 20.7 when static. PoE voltage of 53.4 volts using all four pairs. The internal heater was not activated even when the camera was operating in a temperature of -7°C so the maximum demand could not be measured. These readings are in line with the specified PoE power demand of 23.6W with heater and IR off to 35.6W with heater and IR both on.

The camera can be accessed using a web browser, but ideally you should first download the IDIS Discovery program. This will identify any IDIS devices on the network and allow them to be initialised, set up and managed. A strong password must be entered when first connecting. Chrome WebGuard is used to display the image window and from here you can call up the camera’s remote setup and this is shown in a separate browser window. Alternatively, the IDIS DirectIP feature of IDIS NVRs can be used to simplify the connection and setup process.

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A small cover plate, held in place by two captive crosshead screws gives access to the micro-SD edge storage card (up to 512GB), a reset switch is also included here, allowing a full factory reset to be performed.

The camera has 8 alarm inputs and 2 alarm outputs using a 15-way in-line connector within the pendant. A 6-way connector is used for audio input and output along with a CVBS video output that is NTSC / PAL selectable from the browser menu. A 3-pin connector is available for 24v and earth, then an RJ45 for the network completes the physical connections.

The remote set-up menu window is clearly laid out with the options down the left-hand side of the display with a menu tree consisting of:

Quick Setup: - basic setup options System, Network, Video, and Audio settings. System: - General, Date & Time, and User / Group settings. Network: - IP Address, FEN (DNS), Port / QoS, Bandwidth control, Security, IEEE802.1X. Video: - Camera, Streaming, Webcasting, MAT (Motion Adaptive Transmission), Privacy Masking. Audio: - Input / Output, Codec and volume settings. Event Actions: - Alarm Out, E-mail, Remote callback, Audio alarm, FTP Upload, and Record. Event: - Alarm In, Motion Detection, Trip Zone, Audio Detection, Tampering, and System Events.

Each of the menu options show an Overview page with the current settings for that section. A Save button beneath the settings pages is used to store any changes.

OSD settings can be set from the browser windows, these display on the browser display and when used with IDIS recorders, but possibly not with third-party recorders.

ONVIF is supported with good control from compliant third-party recording systems.

UK format Date and Time displays are supported with straightforward NTP server allocation.

Alarm audio messages can be stored as WAV or MP3 files for event use.

The zoom lens has a 36x range (6mm to 216mm) giving a field of view from Wide 57.36°(H), 33.12°(V) to Telephoto 1.92°(H), 1.08°(V).

Pan and tilt speed is controllable from 0.02 to 180°/s with preset calls at up to 240°/s. Up to 256 preset calls are supported and the preset accuracy was extremely impressive. Auto tracking has not been included in this model, but patterns and tour are available.

The very high sensitivity sensor (0.02 lux quoted) provides an HD 1920 x 1080-pixel image with very good video detail and colour rendition and a true wide dynamic range of 120dB.

The Smart IR illumination, which is specified to 350 metres, utilises motorised lenses that track the viewing lens zoom level to provide a wide to narrow angle infrared beam to suit the scene. This makes it ideal for illuminating distant subjects and prevents scene flooding when viewing at wide angle with close objects.

An image stabiliser function is included for extreme or exposed locations where camera shake may be a problem. In operation this removes approximately 12% of the view width and height to allow the digital position correction.

Up to 8 privacy zones can be allocated and these track the PTZ position well.

Motion and audio level detection along with trip wires and tampering detection are straightforward to configure and can be scheduled for a range of event actions.

A powerful high-performance PTZ dome with excellent low light image performance that is easy to install and manage.

NOTE: This PSI Product Test was carried out by an independent third party, not editorial staff. The manufacturer had no input in the review or the final result