Panasonic BL-C111A Integration Notes

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HomeLogic LLC ● 100 Hoods Lane ● Marblehead, MA 09145 ● Phone (781) 639-5155 ● Fax (781) 639-9677OneHome™Management and Control SolutionsCamera Integration NoteManufacturer: PanasonicModel Number(s): BL-C111A, BL-C131A (wireless)Comments: Network Camera (version 3.10)Document Revision Date: 5/19/2011NOTE: This document refers to Camera setup in software versions below 5.2 ONLY.Please see the Rev 5.2 Integration Note for systems running 5.2 or greater.OVERVIEW AND SUPPORTED FEATURESInstalling the Panasonic camera can be broken down into the following steps:1. Install cameras at desired locations, and pull power and Cat5 cabling as needed. Refer to thePanasonic documentation for mounting details.2. Connect the cameras electrically to the home network and configure the cameras. See CameraConfiguration.3. Integrate the cameras into the OneHome system and test proper operation. This step is outlinedin HomeLogic Configuration Details.THE BL-C111A AND BL-C131A SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING FEATURES:Pan / Tilt: These cameras can be turned to see various locations.Presets: These cameras support presets, allowing the user to store predefined locations such as adriveway or pool. This feature requires OneHome software version 4.0 or later.Image Flip: These cameras can be mounted with its base up or down, and the image will appear normal.Built-in Audio: Audio from the Panasonic cameras built-in microphone is supported in version 4.0 andlater.Motion Detection: These cameras support motion detection to trigger events in the OneHome system.THE BL-C111A AND BL-C131A DO NOT SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING FEATURES:Zoom: Cameras lacking optical zoom cannot be zoomed in HomeLogic.CAMERA CONFIGURATIONThe camera configuration is done with software provided by Panasonic, which must be run from acomputer with Windows also connected to the same network as the camera.The software program from Panasonic is EasyConfig.exe: the version we checked is shown at the top.IMPORTANT NOTES1. Cameras must be configured one at a time: If you are installing more than one camera, setupthe first one completely before powering up subsequent cameras.2. Setup the camera within 20 minutes: Initial settings must be made within 20 minutes of thecamera being turned on. If the camera has been powered up for more than 20 minutes, cyclepower to the camera before proceeding.