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Multi-Sensor and Multi-Directional cameras

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Applies to: Multi-Directional and Multi-Sensor cameras

Summary:

This article provides the differences between Multi-Sensor and Multi-Directional cameras, detailing their channel configurations and how to register them on NVRs.

Multi-Sensor Cameras:

Multi-Sensor cameras allow you to view all channels in a single stitched picture. 

For example, the PNM-9030V is a Multi-Sensor camera producing a panoramic viewing angle of 180 or 220 degrees. This camera gets its super wide-angle view by stitching six different images into one channel.

This camera has a total of seven channels. Channel 1 allows you the view the stitched image. It also gives you a 4:1 viewing ratio and a maximum resolution of 7744*1936 (15MP). Channels 2 through 7 are the single images from each of the four sensors.

 

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When registering this camera on a generic NVR, select Manual Registration and Wisenet Multi-Channel Camera as the type. To register the panoramic view only, choose Channel 1. If the camera is auto-discovered and registered automatically, the NVR will register ALL 7 channels on the NVR, leaving you with fewer channels to register other cameras.     pnm-90303.png

If the camera is auto-discovered and registered automatically, the NVR will register ALL 7 channels on the NVR, leaving you with fewer channels to register other cameras.
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Multi-Directional Cameras:

Multi-Directional cameras utilize multiple channels depending on the number of camera modules.

These cameras come in different varieties and we offer different types. Some models have interchangeable fixed lens modules (PNM-9000VQ, PNM-9000VD), while others have non-interchangeable varifocal lenses (PNM-9081VQ).  We also offer a 5 channel unit with a PTZ  in the center (PNM-9320VQP). 

These cameras do not include lenses, and each model requires specific lens modules. Check the datasheet to identify the correct lens for each camera. All these cameras support auto-discovery and automatic registration, occupying multiple channels on an NVR.

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If the NVR used has a built-in POE switch (such as the XRN-1610S), it must be set to Manual Setup Mode when adding any of these cameras. This setting is located under the Settings sub-menu of System Management. 

Depending on camera model, the NVR may not be able to meet the  POE requirement.

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NOTE: If the camera is shipped with a POE injector, please utilize 
the included unit.

 

 

 

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