Brickcom WFB 100A User Manual
Megapixel Day & Night
Fixed Box Network Camera
FB-100A Series
User’s Manual
Quality Service Group
Product name: Network Camera (FB-100A Series)
Release Date: 2010/03
Manual Revision: V2.05
Web site: www.brickcom.com
Email: technical@brickcom.com
info@brickcom.com
Made in Taiwan. ©2010 Brickcom Corporation. All Rights Reserved
Table of Contents
Before You Use This Product.............................................................................................0
Package Contents..............................................................................................................0
Fixed Box Network Camera Overview...............................................................................1
Device Appearance Description.........................................................................................3
LED Behavior.....................................................................................................................5
Installation..........................................................................................................................8
Hardware Installation...................................................................................................... 8
System Requirements .................................................................................................. 10
Camera Connection...................................................................................................... 11
Basic Connection (Without PoE)......................................................................... 11
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Connection..............................................................12
Software Installation ..................................................................................................... 13
EasyConfig ......................................................................................................... 20
Access to the Network Camera........................................................................................29
Check Network Settings ............................................................................................... 29
Add Password to prevent Unauthorized Access........................................................... 29
Authentication...............................................................................................................30
Installing plug-in............................................................................................................31
Live View..........................................................................................................................32
Configuration....................................................................................................................35
Camera/Video/Audio.....................................................................................................35
Camera...............................................................................................................35
Video...................................................................................................................37
Audio...................................................................................................................40
Multicast..............................................................................................................41
Network ........................................................................................................................42
IP Settings .......................................................................................................... 42
UPnP .................................................................................................................. 43
DDNS (dynamic domain name service)..............................................................43
Wireless..............................................................................................................45
HTTP/HTTPS......................................................................................................52
Event 54
Motion Detection.................................................................................................54
Notification settings.............................................................................................55
Scheduled Event.................................................................................................59
DI/DO..................................................................................................................60
System..........................................................................................................................61
System Log.........................................................................................................61
Date & Time........................................................................................................62
Device Information..............................................................................................63
Storage Management .........................................................................................64
Maintenance.................................................................................................................65
User Management ..............................................................................................65
IP Filter ............................................................................................................... 66
Firmware Upgrade.............................................................................................. 66
Configuration ...................................................................................................... 66
Reset to default...................................................................................................67
Reboot................................................................................................................67
Regulatory Information.....................................................................................................68
BRICKCOM IPCAM HTTP API ........................................................................................69
Preface......................................................................................................................... 69
Overview.......................................................................................................................69
HTTP API Transaction ..................................................................................................... 70
API Categories.................................................................................................................72
Streaming API..................................................................................................................73
1.1 getChannels ...................................................................................................... 76
1.2 getChannel........................................................................................................77
1.3 addChannel.......................................................................................................78
1.4 updateChannel ..................................................................................................79
1.5 updateChannels ................................................................................................80
1.6 getStream.......................................................................................................... 81
Camera API......................................................................................................................82
2.1 setWhiteBalance................................................................................................ 86
2.2 getWhiteBalance ...............................................................................................86
2.3 setBrightness.....................................................................................................87
2.4 getBrightness..................................................................................................... 87
2.5 setColorSaturation.............................................................................................87
2.6 getColorSaturation............................................................................................. 87
2.7 setMirrorFlip....................................................................................................... 87
2.8 getMirrorFlip ......................................................................................................87
2.9 setSharpness..................................................................................................... 88
2.10 getSharpness ....................................................................................................88
2.11 setContrast........................................................................................................89
2.12 getContrast........................................................................................................ 89
2.13 setFrequcny.......................................................................................................89
2.14 getFrequency..................................................................................................... 89
2.15 setEffect............................................................................................................. 89
2.16 getEffect ............................................................................................................ 89
2.17 setEnvMode....................................................................................................... 90
2.18 getEnvMode ...................................................................................................... 90
2.19 setIRCutFilter..................................................................................................... 90
2.20 getIRCutFilter ....................................................................................................91
2.21 setIRLED...........................................................................................................91
2.22 getIRLED........................................................................................................... 91
2.23 setVideoOverlay ................................................................................................91
2.24 getVideoOverlay................................................................................................ 92
2.25 setAutoIris.......................................................................................................... 92
2.26 getAutoIris ......................................................................................................... 92
2.27 setCameraSetting..............................................................................................93
2.28 getCameraSetting.............................................................................................. 94
Audio API.........................................................................................................................95
3.1 setAudioDevice.................................................................................................. 96
3.2 getAudioDevice .................................................................................................96
3.3 setAudioMuteState............................................................................................. 96
3.4 getAudioMuteState............................................................................................ 96
3.5 setAudioVolume.................................................................................................97
3.6 getAudioVolume ................................................................................................97
Network API ..................................................................................................................... 98
4.1 setBasicNetwork..............................................................................................103
4.2 getBasicNetwork.............................................................................................. 104
4.3 setUPnP .......................................................................................................... 105
4.4 getUPnP..........................................................................................................105
4.5 setDDNS.......................................................................................................... 105
4.6 getDDNS ......................................................................................................... 106
4.7 setEthernet......................................................................................................106
4.8 getEthernet...................................................................................................... 106
4.9 setWIFI............................................................................................................107
4.10 getWIFI............................................................................................................ 108
4.11 setIPFilter ........................................................................................................ 109
4.12 getIPFilter.........................................................................................................110
Storage API (TBD) ..........................................................................................................111
System API.................................................................................................................... 112
5.1 getDeviceInfo....................................................................................................115
5.2 setTimeSetting..................................................................................................115
5.3 getTimeSetting..................................................................................................116
5.4 setSyslogSetting...............................................................................................116
5.5 getSyslogSetting...............................................................................................116
5.6 getSyslogFile....................................................................................................116
5.7 syslogClear.......................................................................................................117
Admin API...................................................................................................................... 118
6.1 addUser........................................................................................................... 120
6.2 deleteUser.......................................................................................................120
6.3 getUsers..........................................................................................................120
6.4 updateUser...................................................................................................... 121
6.5 setHTTP .......................................................................................................... 121
6.6 setHTTP/HTTPS.............................................................................................. 121
6.7 getHTTP..........................................................................................................121
6.8 setHTTPS........................................................................................................ 122
6.9 getHTTPS........................................................................................................122
6.10 resetToDefault .................................................................................................122
6.11 upgradeFirmware ............................................................................................122
6.12 reboot .............................................................................................................. 122
6.13 importConfigFile ..............................................................................................123
6.14 exportConfigFile ..............................................................................................123
6.15 setPWDComplexity.......................................................................................... 123
6.16 getPWDComplexity..........................................................................................123
Capability API (TBD)......................................................................................................124
7.1 getCapability....................................................................................................124
Motion detection API......................................................................................................125
8.1 setMotionDetection..........................................................................................126
8.2 getMotionDetection.......................................................................................... 127
8.3 getMotionDetections........................................................................................128
Event API.......................................................................................................................129
9.1 setEventSetting ...............................................................................................133
9.2 addEventSetting ..............................................................................................133
9.3 updateEventSetting .........................................................................................134
9.4 removeEventSetting ........................................................................................134
9.5 getEventPolicy.................................................................................................134
9.6 getEventRule................................................................................................... 135
9.7 setEmailSetting................................................................................................ 135
9.8 getEmailSetting ...............................................................................................136
9.9 setFTPSetting..................................................................................................137
9.10 getFTPSetting.................................................................................................. 137
9.11 setAlarmMediaInfo........................................................................................... 138
9.12 getAlarmMediaInfo...........................................................................................138
9.13 setSamba ........................................................................................................ 138
9.14 getSamba........................................................................................................139
I/O Control API...............................................................................................................139
10.1 setGPIOSetting................................................................................................ 139
10.2 getGPIOSetting ...............................................................................................140
10.3 getGPIOStatus.................................................................................................140
MSN API ........................................................................................................................141
11.1 setMSNBot ...................................................................................................... 142
11.2 getMSNBot......................................................................................................143
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Before You Use This Product
The use of surveillance devices may be prohibited by law in your country. The Network
Camera is not only a high-performance web-ready camera but also can be part of a
flexible surveillance system. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the operation of
such devices is legal before installing this unit for its intended use.
It is important to first verify that all contents received are complete according to the list in
the "Package Contents" chapter. Take notice of the warnings in “Quick installation guide”
before the Network Camera is installed, then carefully read and follow the instructions in
the “Installation” chapter to avoid damages due to faulty assembly and installation.
Package Contents
a. FB-100A
b. CS mount Lens (Optional)
c. Product CD
e. Warranty Card
g. Detachable Antenna (WFB-100A)
d. Camera Stand
f. Power Adapter
h. Quick Guide
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Fixed Box Network Camera Overview
Brickcom FB-100A series offers highly efficient H.264 video compression, which reduce
bandwidth and storage requirements without compromising image quality. Furthermore,
M-JPEG and MPEG-4 are also supported for flexibility. FB-100A series offers the reliable
and excellent video quality solution for 24-hour surveillance application that allow users to
view live, motion image from anywhere by web browser or mobile phone via Internet or 3G
network respectively. With the mega pixel progressive sensor and built-in removable
IR-cut Filter, it delivers extremely clear and detailed images that CCTV cameras cannot
offer. Also, FB-100A series supports SD/SDHC memory card slot, which allows for
backup local storage if data connection is lost. In addition, the FB-100A series can
transmit the video to portable devices via other technology, for instance, WiMax, 3G cell
phone, NAS, Digital Frame and power line.
FB-100A series receives power through the same cable as for data transmission. This
made for easy installation without external power supply- as easy as the PoE does.
For easy setup, “EasyConfig.” makes the configuration simple even for users without any
IT background. The Brickcom FB-100A series simplifies the hardware and software
installation by flexible design and multiple applications.
With IEEE 802.11 b/g/n compliance, network Installation will not be restricted by location
and landforms. WFB-100A series can be set in coverage of wireless. It is very convenient
in particular site such as remote districts and historic spots.
Other than the motion detection function, the FB-100Aa Series can also support
intelligence surveillance such as object tracking, people counting, forbidden region alarm,
and so on.
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Status LED
Device Appearance Description
Built-in
Microphone
Power Connector (AC24V in)
(WFB-100Ae/FB-100Ae do not
support)
Power Connector (DC12V in)
Auto Iris Connector
(WFB-100Ae/FB-100Ae do not
support)
<Front Panel>
<Rear Panel>
Light Sensor
WPS LED
(WFB-100A Only)
Ethernet RJ45 10/100 Socket
(Link/Power LED embedded)
Detachable Antenna
(WFB-100A Only)
SD/SDHC Card Slot
(WFB-100Ae/FB-100Ae
do not support)
Reset Button
Microphone/Line
In
Audio Out
WPS Button
(WFB-100A Only)
Extension I/O
Terminal Block
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do not support
)
support
)
<Optional Lens>
<Vari-focal Lens with Manual Iris>
Iris Controller
(WFB-100Ae/FB-100Ae do not
Focus Controller
<Optional Lens>
<Vari-focal Lens with Auto Iris (DC Drive)>
<CS Mount Lens>
Zoom Controller
(WFB-100Ae/FB-100Ae
Zoom Controller
Focus Controller
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LED Behavior
Function
LED Behavior Description
WPS
WPS
WPS
WPS Steady on
Status
Status
Status
Steady On
Unlighted
Status
Remark
WPS in
progress
WPS Error
Session
overlap
detected
WPS Success
Hardware
failure
1. Restoring
settings
2. Normal
Operation
1. Power Off
2. Power On
till System
setup
While F/W
upgrading
WFB-100A
Front Right
(Blue)
WFB-100A
Front Right
(Blue)
WFB-100A
Front Right
(Blue)
WFB-100A
Front Right
(Blue)
Front Left
(Green)
Front Left
(Green)
The LED
can be
configured
to be
unlighted
during
normal
operation
(Green)
Front Left
(Green)
Link
Link
Power
Power
Blinking
Unlighted
Steady On
Unlighted
Blinking while
network
connection in
progress
No connection Rear Left
Normal
Operation
Power off Rear Right
Rear Right
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Rear Left
(Orange)
(Orange)
(Green)
(Green)
Extension I/O Terminal Block
The Network Camera provides an extension I/O terminal block which is used to connect
external input/output devices. The pin definitions are listed as below.
Pin Function
1 Power +4.5V
2 Digital Output
3 Digital Input
4 Ground
5 RS-485 6 RS-485 +
DI/DO Diagram
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Hardware Reset
Reset Button
The reset button is used to reset the system or restore the factory default settings.
Sometimes resetting the system can return the camera to normal operation. If the problems
remain after reset, please restore the factory settings and install it again.
Reboot: Please press and release the indented reset button within 1 second with paper clip
or thin object. Wait for the network camera to reboot.
Restore: Please press and hold the reset button until the status of LED turns off. It takes
about 10 seconds. Please note that all settings will be restored to factory default. Upon
successful restore, the status of LED will be green again during normal operation.
SD Card Capacity
(WFB-100Ae/FB-100Ae do not support)
The network camera is compliant with SD/SDHC (Maximum 32GB) cards.
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Installation
Hardware Installation
Mounting the CS-Mount Lens to the Camera
<Vari-focal Lens with Manual Iris> --- Optional Lens
1. Mount the CS-mount lens by turning it clockwise onto the camera mount until it
stops.
2. If it’s necessary, please turn the lens counterclockwise slowly until it gets the best
position.
1. Turn the iris ring controller counterclockwise or clockwise until it gets the best
performance.
2. Unscrew the zoom controller to adjust the zoom factor. Upon completion, tighten the
zoom controller.
3. Unscrew the focus controller to adjust the focus range. Upon completion, tighten the
focus controller.
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<Vari-focal Lens with Auto Iris> --- Optional Lens
1. Mount the CS-mount lens by turning it clockwise onto the camera mount until it
stops.
2. If it’s necessary, please turn the lens counterclockwise slowly until it gets the best
position.
3. Connect the lens cable plug (DC Iris control cable) to the camera side connector.
1. Unscrew the zoom controller to adjust the zoom factor. Upon completion, tighten the
zoom controller.
2. Unscrew the focus controller to adjust the focus range. Upon completion, tighten the
focus controller.
# For further information of vari-focal lens with auto iris, please refer to the supplied
lens’ instruction manual.
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System Requirements
Operating System:
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2
Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2
Computer:
IBM PC/AT Compatible
CPU:
Pentium 3GHz or faster
Memory:
1024 MB or more
Monitor:
1024 x 768 pixels or more, 24-bit True color or better
Network Interface:
10/100Mbps Network interface card must be installed
Web Browser:
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP2
CD-ROM Drive:
It is necessary to read the operating instructions in the provided CD-ROM.
Adobe Reader:
It is necessary to read the operating instructions in the provided CD-ROM.
Audio function will not be working if a sound card is uninstalled on PC. Audio may be
interrupted depending on the network environment.
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Camera Connection
Basic Connection (Without PoE)
1. If you have external devices such as sensors and alarms, please make
connections with extension I/O terminal block.
2. Connect the camera to a switch via Ethernet cable.
3. Connect the supplied power cable from the camera to the power outlet.
Please check your product package contains all the accessories listed in the foregoing
Package Contents. Depending on the user’s application, an Ethernet cable may be
needed. The Ethernet cable should meet the specs of UTP Category 5 and not exceed
100 meters in length.
Upon powering up, the power LED will become lighted first and then the device will go
through booting process. The link LED will be steady amber for getting IP address. After
getting IP Address, the link LED will blink orange while network connection is processing.
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Power over Ethernet (PoE) Connection
1. When connecting to PoE-enabled switch
The camera is PoE compliant and please connects the camera to a PoE-enabled
switch via single Ethernet cable.
2. When connecting to a non-PoE switch
Please connect the camera to a non-PoE switch via PoE Injector (optional).
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Software Installation
In this manual, "User" refers to whoever has access to the Network Camera, and
"Administrator" refers to the person who can configure the Network Camera and grant
user access to the camera.
After hardware connection checking, the users can run the Installation Wizard program
included in the product CDROM to automatically search for the Network Camera in the
Intranet. There may be many Network Cameras in the local network. Users can
differentiate the Network Cameras with the serial number. The serial number is printed on
the labels on the carton and the bottom of the Network Camera body.
Insert the Installation CD into the CD-ROM driver. Run Auto run Tool from the CD-ROM
directly to start the installation. For the first time of installing Brickcom software kit, select a
desired language for the interface. The available languages are listed in the scroll box.
Click “Install” and follow the steps to install the easy configuration wizard on user’s
computer.
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In the Install Shield Wizard dialog box, click <Next> to continue.
Check the option “I accept the terms of the license agreement”.
Click <Next> to continue.
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Select appointed folder where setup will install files to. Click <Change> to
modify the installation directory. Click <Next> to continue.
Select either “Complete” setup type or “Custom” setup type to install the
System. If COMPLETE SETUP TYPE is selected, install all program
features into the default directory. Check the option “Complete”, and then
click <Next>. All program features will be installed.
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Display the installation information. Click <Next> to continue.
Select either EasyConfig or PC-NVR to launch.
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If CUSTOM SETUP TYPE is selected
Install the system to a preferred directory. Or select whichever program
feature(s) to install. This is recommended for advanced users.
Check the option “Custom”, and then click <Next>.
Select the features you want to install. Click <Next> to continue.
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Select to create the EasyConfig shortcuts, click <Next> to continue.
Select to create the PC-NVR Lite shortcuts, click <Next> to continue.
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Display the installation information. Click <Next> to continue.
Select either EasyConfig or PC-NVR to launch. If user would like to launch the
PC-NVR program, please refer to the PC-NVR user manual.
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EasyConfig
Double click on the shortcut icon on the desktop. Note that this is only available if the”
Shortcut Selection” component is installed.
Do not checks the option box if user would like to check the hardware installation
settings, Otherwise checks <Skip the hardware installation> to skip the hardware
connection checking, the program will automatically search for the Network Camera in
the Intranet. Click <Start> to continue.
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