BOSCH DINION 5100I IR NBE-5703-AL-GOV (01) PDF Document

The recommended system requirements for the BOSCH DINION 5100I IR NBE-5703-AL-GOV are:

• Computer with Dual core HyperThreading processor or better

• Graphic card with performance that matches or is better than the resolution of the camera

• Windows 10 or later

• Network access

• Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, or Mozilla Firefox

• Application software, for example, Video Security Client, Bosch Video Client or BVMS.

To establish a connection to your BOSCH DINION 5100I IR NBE-5703-AL-GOV, follow these steps:

1. Ensure the device has a valid IP address. By default, DHCP is pre-set, so a DHCP server will assign an IP address. If no DHCP server is available, a link-local address (auto-IP) in the range 169.254.1.0 to 169.254.254.255 is assigned. You can use the Project Assistant app or Configuration Manager to find the IP address.

2. Start your web browser.

3. Enter the IP address of the device as the URL.

4. During the initial installation, confirm any security questions that appear.

If you cannot connect, the unit may have reached its maximum number of connections, which can be up to 50 web browser connections.

The BOSCH DINION 5100I IR NBE-5703-AL-GOV requires a strong password that meets the following conditions:

• 8 to 19 characters in length

• Upper and lower case letters

• Minimum of 1 digit

• Minimum of 1 special character

The following special characters are not allowed: ‘@’, ‘&’, ‘<', '>‘, ‘:’, ‘+’

The first time you access your BOSCH DINION 5100I IR NBE-5703-AL-GOV, you will be prompted to set a service-level password. You can do this via Configuration Manager or by launching the device webpage directly.

On the webpage, an initial password page will appear. Enter the user name (“service”) and a password that meets the strength requirements in the appropriate fields.

After the service-level password is set, a dialog box will appear for subsequent logins:

1. Fill in the fields User name (“service”) and Password.

2. Click OK. If the password is correct, the desired page will appear.

The application bar on your BOSCH DINION 5100I IR NBE-5703-AL-GOV displays the following icons:

To save changes on a configuration page of your BOSCH DINION 5100I IR NBE-5703-AL-GOV:

• Not every page has a Set button. Changes to pages without a Set button are applied immediately.

• If a page has a Set button, you must click it for a change to take effect. Clicking the Set button saves the settings only in the current field; changes in other fields are ignored.

• Some changes only take effect after the unit is rebooted. In this case, the button will change to Set and Reboot. You must make the desired changes and then click the Set and Reboot button.

To view a live stream of a selected video channel on your BOSCH DINION 5100I IR NBE-5703-AL-GOV:

1. On the left side of the browser, expand the Connection group if necessary.

2. Click the Stream drop-down arrow to see the options.

3. Select the stream you wish to view.

Various overlays on the video image of your BOSCH DINION 5100I IR NBE-5703-AL-GOV provide the following status information:

• Decoding error: The frame might show artifacts due to decoding errors.

• Alarm flag: Indicates that an alarm has occurred.

• Communication error: Indicates a communication error, such as a connection failure to the storage medium.

• Gap: Indicates a gap in the recorded video.

• Watermark valid: The watermark on the media item is valid.

• Watermark invalid: The watermark is not valid.

• Motion alarm: Indicates that a motion alarm has occurred.

• Storage discovery: Indicates that recorded video is being retrieved.

To search for recorded video on your BOSCH DINION 5100I IR NBE-5703-AL-GOV:

1. Expand the Search group on the left side of the browser.

2. To limit the search, enter the date and times for the start and stop points.

3. Select an option from the drop-down box to define a search parameter.

4. Click Search. The results will be listed in a new window.

5. Click a result to play it back.

You can also click Back to define a new search or Last results to display the latest search results.

To export recorded video from your BOSCH DINION 5100I IR NBE-5703-AL-GOV:

1. On the left side of the browser, expand the Export group if necessary.

2. Select a track in the track list or in the search results.

3. The start and stop date and time will be filled for the selected track. Change the times if necessary.

4. In the Time lapse drop-down box, select Original to export as is, or Condensed to export it condensed to a given output time.

5. In the Location drop-down box, select a target server.

6. Click Export to save the video track.

You can control playback on your BOSCH DINION 5100I IR NBE-5703-AL-GOV using the time bar and buttons below the video image.

Time Bar Navigation:

• Click in the time bar at the point in time where playback should begin.

• Change the time interval displayed by clicking the plus or minus icons or using the mouse scroll wheel. The display can span from six months to one minute.

• Click the alarm jump buttons to go to the next or previous alarm event. Red bars indicate when alarms were triggered.

Playback Controls:

• Start/Pause playback.

• Select the playback speed (forward or backward) using the speed regulator.

• Step forward or backward frame-by-frame when paused (using the small arrows).

To download a .JSON file with information about your BOSCH DINION 5100I IR NBE-5703-AL-GOV:

1. Navigate to the Dashboard page.

2. At the bottom of the page, locate the Export button.

3. Click the Export button.

4. Select a location on your hard drive to store the file.

To create a new user on your BOSCH DINION 5100I IR NBE-5703-AL-GOV, you must be logged in as a “service” user. Then follow these steps:

1. Go to Configuration -> General -> User Management.

2. In the section below Authentication modes, click Add.

3. In the new user box, fill in the fields:

• User name: Enter a name with a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 31 characters.

• Group: Select the appropriate authorization level (live, user, IVA configuration, or service).

• Type: Select either Password (and enter it twice) or Certificate.

4. Click Set to confirm and create the new user.

The BOSCH DINION 5100I IR NBE-5703-AL-GOV has four user group authorization levels:

• live: The lowest authorization level. It is only possible to view the live video image and switch between different live image displays.

• user: A middle authorization level. It is possible to operate the device and playback recordings, but configuration changes are not possible.

• IVA configuration: A middle authorization level. It is only possible to configure VCA, but access is available to all user level functions like PTZ and Replay.

• service: The highest authorization level. This level gives access to all functions and allows all configuration settings to be changed.

To set the date and time on your BOSCH DINION 5100I IR NBE-5703-AL-GOV, navigate to the Configuration -> General -> Date/Time page.

1. Enter the current date. The day of the week is added automatically.

2. Enter the current time or click the Sync to PC button to copy your computer’s system time to the camera.

3. Select the correct time zone for the system’s location.

Make sure that recording is stopped before syncing to the PC.

The internal clock of the BOSCH DINION 5100I IR NBE-5703-AL-GOV can switch automatically for DST. If the date, time, and time zone are set correctly, a DST table is created automatically. To edit this table:

1. On the Date/Time page, click Details to edit the DST table.

2. Click Generate to fill the table with preset values from the unit.

3. Click an entry to make changes.

4. Click Delete to remove an entry.

5. Choose other values from the list boxes under the table to change the selected entry.

6. To add new data, mark an empty row and select values from the list boxes.

7. When finished, click OK to save and activate the table.

To enable High Dynamic Range on your BOSCH DINION 5100I IR NBE-5703-AL-GOV:

1. Go to the Installer Menu and set Electronic image stabilization to Off.

2. Go to Camera > Enhance and set High dynamic range to On.

Make sure the selected sensor mode frame rate is in line with the mains power frequency (50 Hz: 25 fps; 60 Hz: 30 fps) to avoid flickering.

The Lens Wizard on the Installer Menu of your BOSCH DINION 5100I IR NBE-5703-AL-GOV helps configure the field of view and focus. The options include:

• Live Video window: Click in the live video to center the field of view at that position.

• Set lens to default position: Select Default to set the lens to its default position.

• Optical zoom: Use the slider to adjust the optical zoom.

• Autofocus: Select either Local Range (preferred) or Full Range (backup) to automatically focus the image.

• Focus position: Use the slider to manually adjust the focus position.

• IR-corrected lens: Click the checkbox to activate or deactivate IR correction function for optimal performance in dark environments with IR illuminators.

On the Installer Menu of your BOSCH DINION 5100I IR NBE-5703-AL-GOV, you have two options for restoring settings:

• Restore settings: Click Restore to restore all settings, except network settings, to their defaults. This action also clears the service-level password, requiring you to reset it.

• Factory defaults: Click Defaults to restore all settings, including passwords and network settings, to their factory defaults.

To add a logo to the video image on your BOSCH DINION 5100I IR NBE-5703-AL-GOV, go to Configuration -> Camera -> Display Stamping and find the Logo stamping section:

1. Check the Enable box to enable Logo stamping.

2. Insert values for the X and Y coordinates to specify the logo’s position.

3. Enable Transparent background to hide the logo’s background if desired.

4. Under Logo, select and upload an uncompressed .bmp file with a maximum size of 128 x 128 pixels and 256 colors.

5. Click Set to apply the changes.

The Scene Mode Scheduler on your BOSCH DINION 5100I IR NBE-5703-AL-GOV determines which scene mode is used during the day and night. To configure it:

1. Go to Configuration -> Camera -> Scene Mode Scheduler.

2. Select the mode you wish to use during the day from the Marked range drop-down box.

3. Select the mode you wish to use during the night from the Unmarked range drop-down box.

4. Use the two slider buttons to set the Time ranges for the day/night periods.

5. Click Set to apply the changes.

To configure a Privacy Mask on your BOSCH DINION 5100I IR NBE-5703-AL-GOV to block specific areas from view:

1. Go to Configuration -> Camera -> Privacy Masks.

2. Select the color for the mask: Auto, Black, Gray, White, or Custom color.

3. Select a mask number from the drop-down list.

4. Click the plus button to add the mask to the image.

5. Adjust the mask in the image: Double-click on the edges to add or remove nodes, and click and drag the nodes to position them correctly.

6. Check the Enabled check box to activate the mask.

7. Click the Set button to apply the changes.

To delete a Privacy Mask on your BOSCH DINION 5100I IR NBE-5703-AL-GOV:

1. Go to Configuration -> Camera -> Privacy Masks.

2. Select the mask number you wish to delete from the drop-down list.

3. Click the trashcan icon.

4. Click the Set button to apply the changes.

The Pixel Counter on your BOSCH DINION 5100I IR NBE-5703-AL-GOV measures the number of pixels in a highlighted area to check requirements for specific functions. To use it:

1. Go to Configuration -> Camera -> Pixel Counter.

2. Click Freeze to freeze the image if the object you want to measure is moving.

3. To reposition a zone, place the cursor over it, hold down the mouse button, and drag it into position.

4. To change the shape of a zone, place the cursor over its edge, hold down the mouse button, and drag the edge to the required position.

The number of horizontal and vertical pixels covered by the area is displayed below the picture.

To use an iSCSI system as a storage medium for your BOSCH DINION 5100I IR NBE-5703-AL-GOV:

1. Go to Configuration -> Recording -> Storage Management.

2. Select the iSCSI Media tab.

3. Enter the IP address of the required iSCSI destination in the iSCSI IP address field.

4. If the iSCSI destination is password protected, enter the password in the Password field.

5. Click Read. The connection to the IP address will be established, and the Storage overview field will display the logical drives (LUNs).

To format or wipe storage media on your BOSCH DINION 5100I IR NBE-5703-AL-GOV:

1. Go to Configuration -> Recording -> Storage Management.

2. Click a storage medium in the Managed storage media list to select it.

3. Click Edit below the list.

4. In the new window, choose one of the following:

• To Format (delete all data and recreate a file structure): Click Format, then click OK to close the window.

• To Wipe (delete all data without recreating a file structure): Click Wipe, then click Close to close the window.

5. Click Set to apply the changes.

To assign recording profiles to specific days and times on your BOSCH DINION 5100I IR NBE-5703-AL-GOV:

1. Go to Configuration -> Recording -> Recording Scheduler and select the Weekdays tab.

2. In the Time periods box, click the recording profile you want to assign.

3. In the schedule table, click a field and, while holding down the left mouse button, drag the cursor across all the 15-minute intervals you want to assign to that profile.

4. To deselect intervals, click the No recordings profile and drag across them.

5. Use Select All to select all intervals or Clear All to deselect all intervals.

6. When finished, click Set to save the settings to the device.

To define holidays that override the normal weekly schedule on your BOSCH DINION 5100I IR NBE-5703-AL-GOV:

1. Go to Configuration -> Recording -> Recording Scheduler and click the Holidays tab.

2. Click Add. A new window will open.

3. Select the desired From date from the calendar.

4. Click in the To box and select a date from the calendar.

5. Click OK to accept the selection as a single entry in the holiday table.

6. Assign a recording profile to the defined holiday(s) using the same drag-and-drop method as for weekdays.

7. To delete a holiday, click the trashcan icon next to it.

8. Click Set to apply the changes.

To activate or stop scheduled recording on your BOSCH DINION 5100I IR NBE-5703-AL-GOV, go to the Configuration -> Recording -> Recording Status page.

• To activate the schedule: Click Start.

• To deactivate the schedule: Click Stop. Currently running recordings will be interrupted, and the configuration can be modified.

After clicking Start or Stop, click Set to apply the changes.

To configure alarms based on audio signals for your BOSCH DINION 5100I IR NBE-5703-AL-GOV:

1. Go to Configuration -> Alarm -> Audio Alarm.

2. Set Audio alarm to On.

3. Enter a Name for the alarm for easy identification.

4. In Signal Ranges, check or uncheck the boxes for the 13 tonal ranges to include or exclude them from triggering an alarm.

5. Set the Threshold using the slide control or by moving the white line in the graphic.

6. Adjust the Sensitivity to adapt to the sound environment and suppress signal peaks.

7. Click Set to apply the changes.

To have your BOSCH DINION 5100I IR NBE-5703-AL-GOV send an email in the event of an alarm:

1. Go to Configuration -> Alarm -> Alarm email.

2. Set Send alarm e-mail to On.

3. Enter the IP address of your mail server (SMTP).

4. Select the appropriate SMTP port.

5. Enter the SMTP user name and SMTP password for the registered user.

6. Select the Format (Standard with JPEG or SMS).

7. Configure image attachment options like Image size and VCA overlays.

8. Enter the Destination address (recipient’s email) and Sender address (a name for the camera).

9. Click Send Now to test the function.

10. Click Set to apply the changes.

To update the firmware on your BOSCH DINION 5100I IR NBE-5703-AL-GOV:

1. First, store the firmware file on your hard disk.

2. Go to Configuration -> Service -> Maintenance.

3. In the Firmware section, enter the full path for the firmware file or click Browse… to locate and select the file.

4. Click Upload to begin transferring the file. A progress bar will monitor the transfer.

Do not interrupt the firmware installation. The device will reboot automatically once the upload is completed successfully.

You can load and save configuration data on the Configuration -> Service -> Maintenance page of your BOSCH DINION 5100I IR NBE-5703-AL-GOV.

To load configuration data from a computer:

1. Click Browse… and locate the desired configuration file. Ensure it is from the same device type.

2. If the file is password-protected, enter the password.

3. Click Upload. The device will reboot automatically after a successful upload.

To save camera settings to a computer:

1. Click Download.

2. In the dialog box, enter a password to protect the configuration file.

3. Enter a file name if required and save the file.

To add a certificate to your BOSCH DINION 5100I IR NBE-5703-AL-GOV, go to Configuration -> Service -> Certificates and click Add. In the Add certificate window, you have three options:

• Upload certificate: Select a certificate file that is already available. Click Browse… to navigate to the file, then click Upload.

• Generate signing request: Create a request for a signing authority to create a new certificate. Fill in all the necessary fields and click Generate.

• Generate certificate: Create a new self-assigned certificate. Fill in all the necessary fields and click Generate.

Finally, click Set to apply the changes.

You may need to perform a hardware reset on your BOSCH DINION 5100I IR NBE-5703-AL-GOV if you experience the following issues:

• You can power up the camera but cannot log on using the web browser.

• The camera does not start up, or fails to power up via PoE.

• The camera cannot search for an IP address.

• The camera’s firmware has crashed.

• You forgot the password to access the camera.

• The image becomes frozen.

• You cannot update the firmware.

• The camera disconnects from the network randomly and needs a reboot.

• You cannot configure the camera using the web browser.

• The camera has no video out.

A factory default deletes all camera settings including passwords, network settings, and image settings. This should only be done if you have no other option to restore operation.

To complete a hardware reset on your BOSCH DINION 5100I IR NBE-5703-AL-GOV:

1. Apply power to the camera.

2. Find the hardware reset button located underneath the device, protected by a panel cover, near the USB-C port and microSD card slot.

3. Push and hold the reset button for more than 10 seconds. The red LED indicator on the device will begin flashing to show that the hardware reset has started.

4. Let the camera complete a self-check. When the self-check completes, the red LED will turn off.

5. Search again for the IP address. Access the camera using the web browser and set the initial password for the camera.