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Question   How can I choose the correct PoE switch of Bosch IP cameras based on the IEEE Standard?   Answer   The IEEE standards in computer networks ensure communication between various devices; it also helps to make sure that the network service, i.e., the Internet and its related technologies, must follow a set of guidelines and practices so that all the networking devices can communicate and work smoothly. Depending on the camera model, the PoE IEEE standard used could be different. This information can be found in the Datasheet of the camera, next to the Power section. For example, the FLEXIDOME indoor 5100i camera supports IEEE 802.3af (802.3at Type 1):   While the AUTODOME IP starlight 5100i IR camera supports IEEE802.3bt, Type 3 standard   With the new 802.3bt standard come two new options: Type 3 and Type 4. Type 3 is also called 4-pair PoE, 4PPoE, PoE++, or UPoE. It provides 60 W of power per port and is ideal for video conferencing equipment, multi-radio wireless access points, PTZ cameras, and building management devices. Name IEEE Standard Power to Powered Device (PD) Max. Power per Port Energized Pairs Supported Devices PoE IEEE 802.3af 12.95 W 15.4 W 2-pair Static surveillance cameras, VoIP phones, wireless access points PoE+ IEEE 802.3at 25.5 W 30 W 2-pair PTZ cameras, video IP phones, alarm systems High PoE IEEE 802.3at* 25.5 W 30 W 2-pair * PoE++ IEEE 802.3bt (Type 3) 51 W 60 W 4-pair Video conferencing equipment, multi-radio wireless access points PoE++ IEEE 802.3bt (Type 4) 71.3 W 100 W 4-pair Laptops, flat screens PoH IEEE (NA) HDBaseT Class 1:  min. 0.44 W Class 2: min. 1.1 W Class 3: min. 3.84 W Class 4: min. 6.49 W Class 5: min. 12.95 W Class 6: min. 25.5 W Class 7: min. 51 W Class 8: min. 71.3 W 100 W 4-pair The pairs of the midspan must be combined so as follows and these are the polarities used by the Bosch cameras. 1. Data Pairs: (Pins 1/2) and (pins 3/6) for 10/100 Ethernet 2. Power Pairs: a. Pins 1/2 (-) and Pins 3/6 (+) b. Pins7/8 (-) and Pins 4/5 (+) 3. The cameras do meet the standard for polarity reversal protection (Internal bridge rectifier). Applicable to the following Bosch Camera models: VG5-7000 & MIC 7000, MIC 7000i, MIC7100i, and MIC 9000i *For models with attached illuminators, use the 95 W midspan sold by Bosch. For models without illuminators, use the 60 W midspan sold by Bosch, or a midspan that is compliant to the IEEE 802.3at, class 4 standard Source: PoE Types and Power Levels Note: The IEEE standard specifically related to Power over HDBaseT (PoH) is not available. The HDBaseT Alliance is responsible for establishing and promoting the HDBaseT technology, including its power delivery capabilities. The HDBaseT standard allows for the transmission of uncompressed audio and video, control signals, Ethernet, and power over a single Cat 5e/6/6a cable.   IEEE 802.3bt Midspan recommended list   Below suppliers provide IEEE 802.3bt-compliant PoE solutions: IEEE 802.3bt Brand  Verified Injector by Bosch • Microsemi • Vivotek • PROCET • BulletPoE Microsemi PD 9501GC/AC (60W indoor) Microsemi PD 9601GC/AC (90W indoor) Vivotek I36 210 (60W indoor) Vivotek I46 210 (60W outdoor) Vivotek I49 210 (90W outdoor) Vivotek I69 210 (90W industrial) PROCET PT PSE109GBRO ver.3 PROCET PT PSE109GBRO ver.5 PROCET PT PSE109GBRO ver.6 BulletPoE BPU100 GB60W Remark: Each supplier has more different type PoE Midspan (indoor, industrial etc..) and above are the one we had verified.    Nice to know: How to power the Flexidome Multi 7000 (IR)? Follow this document to see what's new in IEEE 802.3bt and the summary of the pre-IEEE 802.3bt standards (page 2) ... View more

Question   Is it normal for IP IR Illuminator 5000 MRP to be recognized as ‘unknown’ in Configuration Manager?   Answer   Due to the product design, the configuration of the NIR-50850-MRP (IP IR Illuminator 5000 MRP) is done only in the web browser. Therefore, this device cannot be integrated into Configuration Manager, and it will be displayed as “Unknown”.   Good to know: It is a must to have a DHCP Server in the network which hands out an IP address for the unit. When connecting the unit, it gets an IP address assigned, can be pinged and is reachable via web interface. Once the unit is reachable via network, configuring via web interface is quite simple: Set username and password, then configure settings like intensity of the IR. After configuring, the unit works standalone and does not need any further attention. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Here it is a short explanation about how to setup the NIR-50850-MRP (IP IR Illuminator 5000 MRP): Set up a small network consisting of a computer, switch, POE supply, DHCP Server and the NIR-unit. In the test setup, the switch has a DHCP server included, but you may also use a DHCP server software application on your computer. The POE supply needs to be POE+ IEEE 802.3at. A basic POE is not sufficient. The NDP-9501A injector is suitable for this. The DHCP server in the test setup has an IP Pool from 192.168.1.150 - 192.168.1.200. So, it hands out IP addresses in that range. Logically, in the test environment, the computer gets address 150, the first illuminator gets address 151, second one 152 and third one 153. This was checked via an IP scanner app; Configuration Manager might also be used only for this, as we learned that the units show up as unknown. Do not not plug in everything simultaneously. Wait for each unit until becomes visible. All the units can be reached via web browser (tested with Firefox and Chrome), initial username and password have to be set. Configuration then can be done as you like (like threshold, intensity). All the devices work as configured. In our example, threshold was 15 LUX, On delay 0sec, off delay 3sec. So, when we covered the sensor, IR LEDs immediately switched on, uncovering the sensor and the light went out after 3 seconds. Finally, there are two options since basic configuration is now complete. stay in DHCP mode change IP to a fixed IP. In the web interface of the units, we changed the network settings. We disabled the DHCP option and set fix IP addresses of the units to 192.168.0.11 , .22 , .33. After that the units of course were not reachable anymore since they are now in a different range. DHCP Server from the switch can be turned off since it does not serve that range. Then we manually set a fixed IP address of our computer into that range, 192.168.0.5. We were able to reach all units again. When connecting the unit directly to the computer without a switch (PC -> POE supply -> NIR unit) we also can access it. Summary: Edge browser could lead to issues, Firefox recommended. Sometimes, the web interface does not promptly response or it takes some extra seconds, but a refresh (F5) always solves this. Connecting via Wi-Fi to LAN network could lead to issues; direct LAN connection recommended Events need to be enabled in order to have automatic operation ... View more

This article describes how to correct a situation where text in the main page of RPS appears normal but text in the panel account programming page is much smaller. Change the RPS program compatibility settings. Access the Properties page for the RPS executable file using one of the below methods. Right-click on the RPS icon located on the desktop and select Properties. If the RPS icon is not on the desktop, locate the RPS executable file C:\RPS\RAMV\Bin\RAMVMain.exe. Right click on the file and select Properties. Click the “Compatibility” Select “Change high DPI settings”. Select “Override high DPI scaling behavior”. From the drop-down menu select “System (Enhanced)”. Select “Apply” and then “OK”.               ... View more

Subscribing to a specific topic on the community Bosch Building Technologies Knowledge Base to receive email notifications brings you numerous benefits. It keeps you informed, saves time and effort, offers customization, provides access to exclusive content, helps build knowledge and expertise and grants you control over your subscription experience. By subscribing to a specific topic on the Knowledge Base, you ensure that you receive timely updates and relevant information. Whether it's news or updates, email notifications keep you informed about the latest info without requiring constant manual checking. Instead, you can rely on the website to deliver the most important updates directly to your inbox. 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Once you are on the BT Knowledge Base page, you will notice the Labels list on the right side of it: Click on the label name you want to receive notifications for and click "Subscribe" afterwards.  Note Be aware that the notifications are triggered when the label is initially added to a post at the post creation.  If the label is added after the message was created and already posted - the users subscribed to the label will not receive a subscription notification.   __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________   Subscribe   Let's suppose that you would like to receive notifications when new articles related to the DIVAR IP 7000 all-in-one topics are published/ updated to the community Bosch Building Technologies Knowledge Base. All you have to do is to perform the following steps:   Option 1 1. Please access Bosch Building Technologies Knowledge Base. 2. Log in to your account. 3. 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Below is the standard part of the link including in red the specific label I want to access. https://community.boschsecurity.com/t5/Security-Video/tkb-p/bt_community-tkb-video/label-name/bt_how-to    Notification feed: Once you have subscribed on a label, in addition to the notification in your inbox by e-mail, you will also have a notification in your BT Knowledge Base account:   Other Subscriptions:   Keep in mind that you also have the option to subscribe/ unsubscribe to specific articles: and to the Knowledge Base Category as well:   __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________   Subscriptions & Notifications Settings   In order to receive e-mails notifications, please make sure that you don't have the "Don't send me any community emails" option enabled: Click on your user name > select Community Settings   Go to Personal tab > select Email tab > Uncheck the box > Click Save   Other settings to be checked:   Be sure that all settings are done as below. 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To generate the sensor report, please access your Remote Portal account at  https://remote.boschsecurity.com/  and proceed as follows:   Step-by-step guide   1. Select your fire panel → click on the Remote Maintenance tile   2. Select the panel which contains LSN modules   3. Select the desired LSN Module   4. Click the Sensor Report button   The report will be downloaded as .pdf file. ... View more