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Cube Camera Installation and Setup (XV-CUBE-1)

Camera Overview

XV Cube Cameras with AlarmVision™ are indoor video cameras that integrate with the XR Series™ Panel and feature on-edge analytics, including person and vehicle detection.

Virtual Keypad users can view live and recorded HD video clips, define video actions, and receive push notifications of real events in real time for real results.

You will need an active Dealer Admin account at dealer.securecomwireless.com to activate the camera.

Note: Ensure the XR Series Panel is updated to Version 241 or higher.

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Cube Camera Overview

What’s Included

  • XV Cube Camera

  • Mounting Hardware Pack

  • Camera Mounting Plate

  • 12V 2A Plug In Power Supply

  • XV Camera Quick Start Guide

What You’ll Need

  • Phillips Screwdriver

  • 3/16” Drill Bit

Power the Camera

Standard Power Connection

To use this camera with a Wi-Fi connection, connect a DMP Model V-12V-PS Plug In Power Supply to the camera power connector.*

Cube Camera Power Details

*Camera power connectors are compatible with 1 Amp or higher.

Mount the Camera

Mount and Adjust the Camera

  1. Stick or place the mounting template at the location you want to mount the camera. Ensure the mounting template is properly placed for cable management.

  2. Drill holes into the mounting template and insert the wall anchors in the holes (optional).

  3. Line up the camera mounting plate with the pre-drilled holes or wall anchors and use the included screws to mount it.

  4. Press the camera base into the camera mounting plate. The camera will click into place.

  5. Adjust the tilt by gently pushing the camera lens forwards and backwards. The camera lens will tilt on the neck of the attached base.

  6. Adjust the pan by removing the camera from the mounting plate and rotating it in the direction you want it to face before clicking the camera into place on the mounting plate.

    • Note: The mounting surface should be capable of holding five times the camera’s weight.

Cube Camera Mounting

Enable XV Series Cameras with AlarmVision™

  1. Log into Dealer Admin.

  2. Find the customer and select the relevant system. Click Edit.

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Edit a Customer’s System

  1. In Video, click the XV Series with AlarmVision™ checkbox, then click Save.

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Enable XV Series with AlarmVision™

Add the Camera to System

  1. In the XV Series with AlarmVision™ section, click + XV Camera to add an XV Series camera.

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Add an XV Series Camera

  1. Select the Wi-Fi camera type.

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Select the Wi-Fi Camera Type

  1. Type the Wi-Fi SSID and Wi-Fi Password that you want the camera connected to. Type in the camera Serial Number and click Generate QR Code.

    • Note: QR codes are single use per camera. Dealer Admin will provide the option to add additional Wi-Fi cameras after each camera has been added to the network.

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Add Wi-Fi Camera Details

  1. Hold the QR code in front of the camera lens until the blue LED begins to flash faster. Dealer Admin will automatically update after the camera has been successfully added. To troubleshoot camera issues, refer to the Camera Status LED List for more information.

    • Tip: Ensure screen brightness is up and protective coverings have been removed from the camera lens. Hold camera approximately 6-12inches from QR code and slowly adjust spacing until QR code is read.

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Generate a QR Code for Initial Camera

  1. To add additional Wi-Fi cameras to the same network, enter the additional camera’s serial number and click Generate QR Code. Repeat step 4.

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Generate QR Codes for Additional Cameras

  1. To add the camera as a Camera Device Type, click Enable AlarmVision.

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Enable AlarmVision for the Camera

  1. When all of the Wi-Fi cameras have been added, click Next. Continue to add additional cameras to the system or click Save to finish activating the camera(s).

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Add Additional Cameras and Save

To troubleshoot camera issues, refer to the Camera Status LED List for more information.

Edit the Camera

  1. Select the camera(s) you want to edit.

    1. Edit multiple cameras by clicking Edit Cameras in the XV Series with AlarmVision™ section.

    2. Edit a single camera by clicking the camera name in the XV Series with AlarmVision™ section.

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Select Camera(s) from XV Camera with AlarmVision™ Section

  1. Enter a name for the camera.

    • Note: The camera name will default to the camera serial number.

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Edit Camera Name

  1. Click the Camera Details button in the top right corner to view the following camera information:

    • Camera Connection Status

    • Camera Name

    • MAC Address

    • IP Address

    • Resolution

    • Serial Number

    • Firmware Version

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View Camera Details

  1. In Options, enable the following options:

    • Available for Monitoring Center Video Verification (if enabled for the system)

    • Flip Image (0, 180 degrees)

    • Show Advanced Settings

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Enable Options Toggles

  1. Click the Show Advanced Settings toggle to edit the following options:

    • Video Settings

      • Day/Night Mode

      • Video Quality

    • Image Settings

      • HDR (On/Off)

      • Brightness

      • Saturation

      • Contrast

      • Sharpness

      • Hue

    • Note: Click Reset to Default to restore Advanced Settings to DMP’s recommended settings.

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Enable Advanced Settings Toggle

  1. Click Save in the top right corner to apply any edits to the camera.

    • Note: Clicking Save will exit the Edit Camera page. Refer to the Configure Detection Regions and Alarm Zones section below to configure the camera before exiting the page.

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Save Camera Settings

Configure Detection Regions and Camera Alarm Zones

Create a Region

  1. On the Edit Camera page, scroll down to Regions & Analytics and click + Region. A box will appear in the middle of the camera view screen. Click and drag the box on the camera’s field of view to define the desired detection region. Then, give the region a Name.

    • Note: Each camera can have up to four detection regions.

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Add a Region and Give It a Name

  1. Select whether you want the region to detect People, Vehicles, or both.

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Select What the Region Will Detect

  1. Click the boxes next to the name of the region. White circles will appear on the region box and can be used to manipulate the region by clicking and dragging them. You may also click anywhere on a line and a white circle will appear that allows the manipulation of the detection region.

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Customize Detection Region Box

Add a Zone

  1. To tie a detection region to a panel zone, click the Create Alarm Zone toggle. This will expand into customizable zone options.

    • Note: If any camera detection region is tied to a panel zone, then all detections for that camera will only record when the zone is active.

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Create an Alarm Zone

  1. Give the zone a Name.

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Assign a Name to an Alarm Zone

  1. The zone number will automatically be populated with the next available zone number in the XR Series panel. You may assign a different zone number, if desired. Usable zones are LX500-999.

    • Note: Zones cannot be assigned to an AX-Bus.

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Assign a Number to an Alarm Zone

  1. Assign the zone to an Area by selecting the drop-down menu.

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Assign an Area to an Alarm Zone

  1. To add additional detection regions, repeat steps 1-4. Up to four detection regions can be placed on a camera.

    • Note: All zones are programmed as a Night Zone by default. To edit zone programming, refer to the Edit a Zone section below.

  2. Click Save to apply changes and exit the Edit Camera page. This saves the detection regions and any zones tied to them as well as any camera adjustments made previously.

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Save a Detection Region and Alarm Zone

To configure end user settings, refer to Virtual Keypad Setup for more information.

Additional Camera Information

Edit a Device

To edit a device, navigate to Programming for the selected system.

  1. Navigate to Device Setup and locate the camera device that needs to be edited.

  2. Select the Device Name box and type in a new name for the camera device.

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Edit Camera Device Type

  1. When done editing, select Send All Changes in the top right corner of the screen to save the changes and send them to the panel.

Edit a Zone

To edit a zone, navigate to Programming for the selected system.

  1. Navigate to Zone Information and locate the zone that needs to be edited.

  2. Select the drop-down menu next to Zone Type. This displays the zone types that can be assigned.

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Select Zone Type

  1. Select the drop-down menu next to Zone Actions. This displays the outputs that can be assigned.

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Select Zone Action

  1. When done editing, select Send All Changes in the top right corner of the screen to save the changes and send them to the panel.

Delete a Detection Region and Zone

To delete a detection region and a zone tied to it, navigate to System Information for the selected system.

  • Note: Zones should NOT be deleted from Zone Information. If you attempt to delete a zone this way, a message appears explaining that the panel’s detection region will not properly communicate with the panel.

  1. Select the camera that is tied to the detection region.

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Select a Camera to Delete a Detection Region

  1. Click the Trash Can icon next to the name of the detection region.

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Delete a Detection Region

  1. Click Save. This deletes the detection region and any zone tied to it.

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Save Camera Settings After Deleting a Detection Region

Delete a Camera

To delete a camera, navigate to System Information for the selected system.

  1. Select the camera that you want to delete.

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Select a Camera to Delete

  1. Click Delete in the top right corner to remove the camera from the system.

    • Note: Deleting a camera will delete all detection regions and zones tied to the camera.

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Delete Camera

  1. Click Delete in the pop-up window to confirm that you want to delete the camera.

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Delete Camera Confirmation

Ordering Information

Camera Models

XV-CUBE-1: 2MP Wi-Fi Cube Camera

XV-CUBE-1-CAN: 2MP Wi-Fi Cube Camera Canadian

Accessories

V-12V-PS: Camera 12V 2A Plug In Power Supply

Specifications

Camera

Image Sensor

2.1 MP, 1/2.9” CMOS

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Minimum Illumination

Color : 0.15Lux (F1.6, 1/30sec)

BW : 0Lux (IR LED on)

Day & Night

Automatically removable infrared-cut filter

IR Nightvision Range

Up to 32ft / 10m or more depending on the scene

Storage

Cloud Storage

Lens

Focal Length

2.8mm Fixed Focal

Aperture

F2.0

Field of View (FoV)

105°(H) / 58.9°(V) / 122°(D)

Video

Video Analytics

People / Vehicles

Video Analytics Region Selection

Full Screen, Up to 4 Smart Zones

Video Compression

H.264, Motion JPEG

Resolution

Up to 1920x1080, Set by Quality Level

Frame Rate

Video Clips: Up to 20 fps

Live Video: Up to 10 fps

Image Adjustment

Flip, Day/Night Mode, Video Quality, Frame Rate, HDR Brightness, Saturation, Contrast, Sharpness, Hue

Video Rotation

Flip

Network

Ethernet

10/100BASE-T

Bitrate Control

CBR / VBR

Streaming

Unicast (3 users)

Protocols

IPv4, TCP, UDP, RTP, RTCP, RTSP, WebRTC, NTP, HTTP, HTTPS, TLS, DHCP, ICMP, ARP, DNS

Security

HTTP(S) login authentication, 802.1X authentication (WPA2-CCMP, WPA2-TKIP, EAP-LEAP, EAP-PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, EAP-MSCHAPv2)

Wireless

Wireless Connectivity

IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n

Wi-Fi Frequency Band

2.4GHz / 5GHz

Wi-Fi Frequency Range

2.412GHz ~ 2.484 GHz

5.15GHz ~ 5.85GHz

Wireless Security

WPA, WPA2-PSK, WPA-EAP

Environmental

Operating Temperature

32ºF ~ 113ºF (0ºC ~ 45ºC)

Operating Humidity

80% RH or less

Storage Temperature

14ºF ~ 140ºF (-10ºC ~ 60ºC)

Storage Humidity

80% RH or less

Certification

N/A

Electrical

Input Voltage

12VDC ±15% 

Power Consumption

Max. 6.4W (IR On)

General

Status LED

2pcs, RGB

Connectors

5.5x2.1mm DC plug

IR Illumination

Power-efficient, long-life 850 nm IR LEDs 

Housing Material

PC + ABS

Housing Color

RAL 9003

Product Dimensions

3.62" x 3.58" x 3.44" (9.2 x 9.1 x 2.56cm)

Product Weight

0.4lb / 0.18kg

Included Accessories

12V DC Power Supply, Mounting Bracket, Mounting Hardware, Mounting Template

Compliance

NDAA / TAA

FCC Information

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

  1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

  2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirements. The device can be used in portable exposure conditions without restriction.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC ID:
XV-CUBE-1: CCKXC2CW

Industry Canada Information

IC Caution: This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

  1. This device may not cause interference,

  2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

This Class [B] digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:

  1. l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et

  2. l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
L’appareil a été évalué pour répondre aux exigences générales d’exposition RF.
L’appareil peut être utilisé dans des conditions d’exposition fixes / mobiles.

Caution:
Operating Frequency Range band 5150-5250 MHz “for indoor use only.”

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