Schedule 3.3.3 Recording 3.3.4 Network Hardware setup Desktop installation Rack mounting Hard disk installation 4.3.1 Mounting instructions Camera connections Audio connections Monitor connections 4.6.1 4.6.2 CVBS 4.6.3 Monitor streaming connection Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08...
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Logbook 5.10 Event handling 5.10.1 Alarms 5.10.2 Contact inputs 5.10.3 Motion events 5.10.4 Video loss alarm Advanced configuration menu International 6.1.1 Language 6.1.2 Time/date 6.1.3 Time Server Video & Audio F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems...
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Getting started 7.1.1 System requirements 7.1.2 Installing the Configuration Tool 7.1.3 Starting the Configuration Tool How to log on 7.2.1 Menu structure differences Introducing the main window 7.3.1 Overview button Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08...
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Menu default values Quick install menu defaults Monitor view settings defaults Configuration menu defaults Technical specifications Electrical 9.1.1 Mechanical 9.1.2 Environmental 9.1.3 Electromagnetic and Safety 9.1.4 Accessories (Optional) 9.1.5 Video bitrates (bps) F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems...
12. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this unit yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08...
17. Attachments, changes or modifications - Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Any change or modification of the equipment, not expressly approved by Bosch, could void the warrantee or, in the case of an authorization agreement, authority to operate the equipment.
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This device is intended for the use in public areas only. U.S. federal law strictly prohibits surreptitious recording of oral communications. Disposal - Your Bosch product was developed and manufactured with high-quality material and components that can be recycled and reused. This symbol means that electronic and electrical appliances, which have reached the end of their working life, must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste material.
- All the input/output ports are Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) circuits. SELV circuits should only be connected to other SELV circuits. Video loss - Video loss is inherent to digital video recording; therefore, Bosch Security Systems cannot be held liable for any damage that results from missing video information. To minimize the risk of lost digital information, Bosch Security Systems recommends multiple, redundant recording systems, and a procedure to back up all analog and digital information.
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UL's Standard(s) for Safety for Information Technology Equipment, UL 60950-1. UL Certification does not cover the performance or reliability of the security or signaling aspects of this product. Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08...
REGARDING THE PERFORMANCE OR RELIABILITY OF ANY SECURITY OR SIGNALING- RELATED FUNCTIONS OF THIS PRODUCT. Bosch notices Copyright This manual is the intellectual property of Bosch Security Systems and is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. Trademarks All hardware and software product names used in this document are likely to be registered trademarks and must be treated accordingly.
Control Center and Archive Player software. 2.1.3 Features The Divar XF has the following features: – 8 or 16 looped-through, auto-terminating camera inputs – 8 or 16 audio inputs Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08...
If any items are missing, notify your customer service representative or Bosch Security Systems sales representative. The shipping carton is the safest container in which to transport the unit. Save it and all packing materials for future use.
AC power supply outlet for the unit that allows for secure isolation (the unit has no on/ off switch for security reasons) – A KBD keyboard – PC for Control Center and Configuration Tool applications – Pan/tilt/zoom control units Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08...
10. Connect an Intuikey keyboard to the KBD In socket and connect the terminator (supplied with the keyboard) to the KBD Out socket. 11. Connect a Bosch pan/tilt/zoom control unit to the Biphase port (via the supplied 15-pole D-type connector board).
Navigate through these tabs using Back and Next. Click Undo to cancel changes made in the active tab. Click Close to exit the Quick install menu. Changing Quick install settings overwrites customized settings. 3.3.1 International Figure 3.2 Quick install menu - International F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems...
Pink - Profile 4 – Light blue- Profile 5 – Brown - Profile 6 Click Overwrite to start making changes. – Select at which day the week should start and end. Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08...
Alarm and Motion recording Resolution, Quality, and Frame rate. These settings are set for all profiles. If advanced settings were previously made, click Overwrite to replace them with Quick install settings. Click Next to move to the next tab. F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems...
Restrict the network bandwidth by entering a value between 0.1 and 100 Mbps for the bandwidth limit. MAC address The MAC address is read only. Cable connected Shows cable status. Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08...
Install the unit into the rack using the hardware supplied with the rack and following the rack manufacturer’s instructions. Figure 4.2 Securing the rack mounting bracket Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08...
DVR. Note! Only genuine Bosch hard disks will work in the Divar XF. See the Bosch website or contact your local Bosch representative for available hard disks.
Connect cameras to the Video in connectors on the back of the unit using 75 ohm video coaxial cables with BNC connectors. Optionally, this signal can be looped through to other equipment via the corresponding Video out connector. The camera input connectors are auto- Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08...
Up to two monitors can be connected through the VGA, CVBS, or Y/C connections. 4.6.1 Connect the unit to one or two VGA monitors using standard VGA cable. It is advised to use 17” monitors or larger when using LCD(s). F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems...
Monitor streaming connection To connect a monitor in a remote streaming configuration, connect the CVBS monitor output to a video input. Then connect the monitor to the corresponding loop-through connector. Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08...
Table 4.1 RS232 console port socket Keyboard connections The keyboard input and output connectors are used to connect a Bosch Intuikey keyboard to one or more Divar XF units. For one unit, connect the keyboard to the KBD in connector. For more units, connect a cable between the KBD out connector of the first unit and the KBD in connector of the following Divar XF unit.
The screw terminal connection board supplied with the unit simplifies all Biphase connections to the unit and protects the port against transient over-voltage. F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems...
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System ground/cable shield Code 5 - Biphase control ch. 5 (minus) Code 5 + Biphase control ch. 5 (plus) Shield System ground/cable shield Table 4.6 Control port - 15-pole D-type socket Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08...
The contacts must not be used at AC line voltages. Specifications Switching current (resistive): 500 mA maximum Carrying power: 10 VA maximum Switching voltage (resistive): 30 VAC / 40 VDC maximum Cable diameter: AWG 26-16 (0.13-1.5 mm2) F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems...
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Relay3_B Relay 3 output pole 2 Relay4_A Relay 4 output pole 1 Relay4_B Relay 4 output pole 2 System ground Chassis ground Table 4.8 External I/O - 25-pole D-type socket Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08...
Do not open the top cover or attempt to service the unit. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Opening the top cover will void the warranty! F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems...
3x3 and 4x4 screens Digital zoom key – zooms in on the active full screen camera display Sequence key – view cameras in sequence on full-screen or quad displays Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08...
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– in playback mode, press to speed up the forward playback rate – in pause mode, press to step forward one frame F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems...
ESC to remove it from the screen. Figure 5.2 On-screen button panel The buttons and indicators of the on-screen button panel work the same as the keys and indicators on the front panel. Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08...
Figure 5.3 Divar XF supports single, quad, 3x3, and 4x4 screen viewing The multiscreen modes can have different multiscreens that can be shown in sequence to display all camera pictures. F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems...
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If you are viewing a camera picture in full-screen mode, then this picture is frozen. The zoom function can be used on a frozen picture. If you change viewing mode, any frozen pictures are released. Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08...
– Press the play key to resume playback. Press the stop key to switch back to live viewing. An alarm also switches the unit back to live viewing. F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems...
System information The System information menu contains two submenus: – Status - opens a menu to view status information. – Log Book - opens a menu to view the system log. Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08...
To search, enter the top menu and click Search. Choose Date/time search or Event search from the pull-down menu. Alternatively, press the search key to switch to Date/time search directly. F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems...
Enter the start date and time and click OK to start playback. Playback of the displayed cameos starts. Figure 5.6 Search by date and time 5.6.2 Event search Figure 5.7 Search Events menu - Search options Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08...
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Use the up/down arrow keys to move through the list. The selected recording is shown in the preview window. – Press the enter key for a full-screen playback of the selected recording. – Press the escape key to return to the search menu. F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems...
To add another video segment to the list, click Add. To change a video segment in the list, select it and click Change. To remove a video segment from the list, select it and click Remove. Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08...
Select a transparent background to see the camera display behind the menus. Select the color for the cameo borders (black, white or gray). Multiscreens Select those multiscreen views that you wish to see. F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems...
Figure 5.13 Top menu - System information The System information menu is accessed from the top menu. The System information menu contains two submenus: – Status - opens a menu to view status information. Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08...
Installed hard disks - gives a status overview of the installed harddisks. Video signals The video signals tab displays the system video mode (PAL/NTSC) and video input status. Recording status Currently recording profile - displays current profile F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems...
The logbook menu is used to display a filtered history of system events. Logbook filter Set various filter criteria to search in a specified time period for various system events. Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08...
The unit can also be configured to record upon the activation of an event or it might change the way the camera images are displayed on the monitors without requiring user intervention. F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems...
If an alarm is not acknowledged, the beeper switches off after the dwell time but the alarm still needs to be acknowledged. If auto-acknowledge is enabled, the beeper and the alarm indicators, switch off after the dwell time. Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08...
If an alarm is not acknowledged, the beeper switches off after the dwell time but the alarm still needs to be acknowledged. If auto-acknowledge is enabled the beeper, and the video loss indicators, switch off after the dwell time. F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems...
- Contact - Motion - Video loss Network Setup IP range Monitor streaming Storage Status Settings Service Users General Administrator Users 1 to 7 System Service Serial ports Licenses Logging Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08...
| Advanced configuration menu Divar XF International 6.1.1 Language Figure 6.1 International menu - Language – Select your Language from the drop-down list. – Select the preferred Temperature unit. F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems...
Make sure the Divar XF gateway is set correctly to find the time server. Ensure that firewalls do not block NTP traffic via port 123. – Click Synchronize to start time synchronization. Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08...
Enter a name for the selected input. The name can be up to 16 characters long. Enable video input This setting enables (default) or disables the video and corresponding audio inputs. F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems...
Enable PTZ when a controllable camera is connected. – By default, PTZ is disabled for all inputs. Note: Refer to the datasheet for a list of supported IP cameras and encoders. Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08...
You can program exception days to change profiles for special days and holidays. Select a profile number. The selected profile is highlighted. Click Edit selected profile name to edit the name of the selected profile. F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems...
Contact recording - activated upon an contact input event – Motion recording - activated upon a motion event Choose an individual input channel to configure the settings for recording its video and audio. Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08...
To copy recording settings: Check the Copy multiple cameras box if you wish to copy several camera inputs within the From profile. Select the profile number to copy from. F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems...
An alarm input can activate a profile override. There are three modes available: – No override (default) – Follows: the profile override lasts for as long as the input is active (no override duration can be set). Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08...
A red marker indicates the peak level. Select Clear indicator to reset the peak level. Adjust the Trigger level to set the motion sensitivity. If the motion indicator exceeds the trigger level, a motion event is generated. F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems...
Enable when alarms should be acknowledged automatically. By default, an alarm must be manually acknowledged. Alarm dwell time – Set between 1 and 59 seconds to select the period during which the output relay and the beeper remain active after activation. Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08...
The event behavior for video loss signals can be configured for each video channel in turn. – Check the Enabled box for each video channel if video loss should activate a trigger. F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems...
If Discovery is enabled, the Control Center can carry out automatic discovery and read the IP address of the unit. – Enable DHCP to have IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway assigned automatically by the network server. The actual values are displayed. Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08...
Streaming output B (input is used to stream monitor output B). Note: Disable the recording of a channel used for monitor streaming in the Recording tab. Figure 6.10 Network menu - Monitor streaming F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems...
Set a default user. This user is logged in by default, e.g. after powering up the unit. 6.10.2 Administrator – Enter a User name which can be up to 16 characters. – Enter a Password that can be up to 12 characters. Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08...
Installed keys lists all license keys already installed on the system. – Click Install key to enter a new license activation key. – Available features lists all installed optional features. F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems...
Divar XF Advanced configuration menu | en 6.11.4 Logging Select the items to be logged. – Log contacts – Log motion – Log remote access Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08...
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| Advanced configuration menu Divar XF F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems...
How to log on When starting the Configuration Tool via a network, the Log on window appears. (Click Cancel to discontinue log on and exit the application.) Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08...
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Click Add To delete a Divar XF from the list: In the list, select the Divar XF to delete. Click Delete – The selected Divar XF is removed from the list. F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems...
The Configuration Tool window is divided into 3 panes. The buttons in the left pane are always available. Clicking one of these buttons changes the contents of the center pane. The buttons in the top pane are control buttons that give direct access to various tasks. Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08...
Click - to collapse it. – Click an entry to display the parameters for that page item. – Select the values you want for the parameters. – These values are updated immediately. F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems...
Select All settings, All settings except or Only to determine how the list is constructed. Undo / Redo Click to undo or to redo the last action. Up to 100 actions can be undone. Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08...
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Click the Factory Defaults button to set all settings on the active page to their default values. Refresh Click Refresh to refresh the content of the current page settings only. F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems...
Time format 24-hour Time 0:00 Date format DD-MM-YYYY Date 1-1-2008 Daylight saving Automatic Start time (DS) End time (DS) Offset (DS) Time server Use time server Disabled IP address 0.0.0.0 F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems...
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25 IPS Record audio Disabled Audio quality Medium 1...24 Motion Motion recording Fixed duration Duration 30 seconds Resolution 4CIF Quality High Frame rate 25 IPS Record audio Disabled Audio quality Medium Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08...
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Default gateway 0.0.0.0 HTTP port Bandwidth limit 100Mbps IP range Begin address 0.0.0.0 End address 255.255.255.25 Monitor streaming Input 1..16 Camera input Storage Status Settings Override after Disk full set Service F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems...
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Access for keyboard Mon A + Mon B 1..4 Baud rate 38400 Parity None Data bits Stop bits RTS/CTS Enabled Licenses Logging Log contacts Enabled Log motions Enabled Log remote access Enabled Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08...
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| Menu default values Divar XF F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems...
0.5 A continuous -10 VA Control RS232 Output signals according to EIA/TIA-232-F, max input voltage ±25 V Keyboard input Conform RS485 max signal voltage ±12 V, supply 11 V-12.6 V at max 400 mA Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08...
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7.5, 3.75, 1 Recording Resolution 704 x 576 PAL - 704 x 480 NTSC 704 x 288 PAL - 704 x 240 NTSC 352 x 288 PAL - 352 x 240 NTSC F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems...
1TB storage expansion kit License for RAID 4 storage Video Manager LTC 2605/91 IP inputs License for 4 IP cameras License for 8 IP cameras Biphase code translators LTC 8782 Bosch Security Systems Installation manual F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08...
In addition, ensure that the camera is mounted so that it does not shake due to wind or other influences. F.01U.135.429 | 2.5 | 2009.08 Installation manual Bosch Security Systems...