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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CC5MPX Series
Digital Network Camera
"VHVTU 2015
Copyright © 2015
Campbell Scientific (Canada) Corp.
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Table of Contents
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1. Introduction ................................................................ 1
2. Specifications ............................................................. 2
3. Getting Started ........................................................... 3
3.1 Factory Setup .......................................................................................................... 3
3.2 Installing MultiMedia Player............................................................................ 4
3.3 ActiveX Controls in Internet Explorer ......................................................... 4
3.4 Setup Using Ethernet .......................................................................................... 4
3.4.1 Link Local IP Address Auto-Configuration ....................................... 4
3.4.2 Static IP Address Setup.............................................................................. 5
3.5 Setup Using Device Configuration Utility ................................................... 9
4. Cables/Wiring ........................................................... 11
4.1 Power & I/O Cable Connections .................................................................. 11
4.2 Power & I/O Cable Details ............................................................................. 13
4.3 Ethernet Cables................................................................................................... 14
5. Camera Hardware Description ................................ 14
5.1 Ethernet RJ45 Connection ............................................................................. 15
5.2 Power I/O Connection ..................................................................................... 15
5.3 Setup Button/Status LED ............................................................................... 15
5.3.1 Status LED .................................................................................................... 16
5.3.2 Setup Button ............................................................................................... 16
5.4 SD Memory Card ................................................................................................ 17
5.4.1 Link for Most Recent Image and Video ........................................... 17
5.4.2 Accessing SD Memory Card .................................................................. 18
5.4.3 FTP Image Collection from Memory Card ...................................... 18
5.5 Switched Power Output .................................................................................. 19
6. Camera Configuration ............................................. 19
7. Camera Operation using Web Browser Interface .. 20
7.1 Live Video Homepage ...................................................................................... 21
7.2 Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) ..................................................... 22
7.3 Network Configuration ................................................................................... 23
7.3.1 Network Settings ....................................................................................... 24
7.3.2 Ethernet Power Mode Settings ........................................................... 24
7.3.3 FTP Client Set-up ....................................................................................... 27
7.3.4 SMTP (Email) Server Settings ............................................................. 27
7.3.5 SNTP (TIME) Server Setting ................................................................. 29
7.4 System Configuration ....................................................................................... 30
7.4.1 System Date and Time ............................................................................ 30
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Automatic Date and Time Update ...................................................... 31
7.4.2
7.4.3 Site Name ...................................................................................................... 32
7.4.4 Users and Security .................................................................................... 32
7.4.5 Digital I/O Settings .................................................................................... 33
7.4.5.1 External Trigger Input Settings .............................................. 34
7.4.5.2 Light Power Control Settings .................................................. 34
7.4.5.3 Communication Power Control .............................................. 34
7.4.5.4 Heater Power Control ................................................................. 35
7.4.6 Update ............................................................................................................ 35
7.4.7 Events ............................................................................................................. 36
7.4.8 Save/Read Camera Settings .................................................................. 37
7.5 Memory Card ........................................................................................................ 38
7.6 Video Settings ...................................................................................................... 41
7.6.1 GPS Coordinates ......................................................................................... 43
7.6.1.1 Example Program – Adding GPS Coordinates to the Image
Banner........................................................................................... 43
7.7 Image Capture ...................................................................................................... 44
7.7.1 Power Modes ............................................................................................... 45
7.7.2 Self-Timed Capture1 ................................................................................ 48
7.7.3 Self-Timed Capture2 ................................................................................ 53
7.7.4 External Trigger ......................................................................................... 53
7.7.4.1 File Transfer Queuing ................................................................. 53
7.7.4.2 External Trigger Video Pre-Recording................................ 53
7.7.5 Motion Detection ....................................................................................... 57
7.7.5.1 CC5MPX Motion Detection Description .............................. 58
7.7.5.2 Motion Detection Video Pre-Recording .............................. 59
7.7.6 Save/Read Camera Settings .................................................................. 63
7.8 PakBus Communication Settings................................................................. 63
7.9 Still Images ............................................................................................................ 64
7.9.1 GPS Coordinates [AL: exactly the same as 7.6.1] ......................... 67
7.9.1.1 Example Program – Adding GPS Coordinates to Image
Banner........................................................................................... 67
8. Internal Jumpers ...................................................... 68
8.1 RS-232/RS-485 Jumpers ................................................................................. 68
8.2 External Trigger Pull-up/Pull-down Jumper ......................................... 69
9. RS-232 Communications ......................................... 69
10. RS-485 Communications ......................................... 71
11. PakBus Communications ........................................ 72
11.1 Concurrent PakBus Communications ....................................................... 72
11.2 PakBus Graph Operations............................................................................... 73
11.2.1 Logger Settings ........................................................................................... 73
11.2.2 Discovery ....................................................................................................... 73
11.2.3 Power Modes ............................................................................................... 73
11.3 PakBus Variable Control ................................................................................. 73
11.3.1 PakBus Control of Window Defroster Function .......................... 74
11.3.2 PakBus Control of CC5MPX Power .................................................... 74
11.3.3 Example Program – SendVariable Instruction ............................. 75
11.4 PakBus Neighbouring Address ..................................................................... 75
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12. Device Configuration Utility .................................... 76
13. Image Quality ........................................................... 77
13.1 Night Time Images ............................................................................................ 77
14. Lens .......................................................................... 77
14.1 Camera Lens and Field of View ................................................................... 79
14.2 Focus and Zoom Adjustment ........................................................................ 79
14.2.1 Using the Focusing Number ................................................................. 80
14.3 Temperature Variations and Focus ........................................................... 81
14.4 Lens IR Cut Filter ............................................................................................... 81
15. Power Calculations and Timings ............................ 81
15.1 Standalone Operation ...................................................................................... 81
15.2 Operation with Communications................................................................ 82
16. CR1000 Interface Guide ........................................... 84
16.1 CR1000 Memory Setup ................................................................................... 84
16.2 CR1000 Files Manager ..................................................................................... 84
16.3 CR1000 COM Port (Control Port) Communications ........................... 85
17. Remote Image Retrieval........................................... 85
17.1 LoggerNet File Retrieval ................................................................................. 85
17.2 Using LoggerNet File Control ....................................................................... 87
18. Installation ................................................................ 88
19. Maintenance ............................................................. 90
19.1 Lithium Battery .................................................................................................. 90
19.2 Window and Lens Cleaning ........................................................................... 90
19.3 CC5MPX O-Rings ................................................................................................ 90
19.4 CC5MPX Desiccant............................................................................................. 92
20. Backplate Removal Procedures .............................. 93
21. System Limitations .................................................. 94
21.1 High Resolution 5 Megapixel Images ........................................................ 94
21.2 Simultaneous Processes ................................................................................. 94
22. Internal USB Function ............................................. 94
23. Quick Notes .............................................................. 96
23.1 CC5MPX General ................................................................................................ 96
23.2 Campbell Dataloggers Users ......................................................................... 97
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23.3
Append ix A. CC5MPX Series Cameras and
Accessories .......................................................... A-1
A.1 CC5MPXWD ......................................................................................................... A-1
A.2 CC5MPX with Zoom Lens .............................................................................. A-1
A.3 CC5MPXFE ........................................................................................................... A-1
A.4 Window Defroster............................................................................................ A-1
A.5 Power & I/O Cable ........................................................................................... A-1
A.6 Environmental Ethernet Cable ................................................................... A-2
A.7 L18549 Mounting Kit ...................................................................................... A-3
A.8 C2469 DB9 FEMALE To Terminal Block Adaptor .............................. A-4
A.9 C2641 Desiccant ............................................................................................... A-4
Appendix B. Window Defroster Option Specifications
(Parts C2670 or C2681) ........................................ B-1
B.1 Power Supply ..................................................................................................... B-1
B.2 Description ................................................................................................................. B-1
Figures
Figure 1-1 CC5MPX Camera ........................................................................................... 1
Figure 3-1 Network and Sharing Center .................................................................. 5
Figure 3-2 Local Area Connection Properties ........................................................ 6
Figure 3-3 Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties..................... 7
Figure 3-4 IP Address Configuration.......................................................................... 8
Figure 3-5 Web Interface Live Video Home Page ................................................. 9
Figure 3-6 CC5MPX shown in Device Configuration Utility ........................... 10
Figure 3-7 CC5MPX Device Configuration Utility Settings Editor ............... 10
Figure 4-1 CC5MPX Connector Layout .................................................................... 13
Figure 5-1 CC5MPX Connector Layout .................................................................... 14
Figure 5-2 Image Collection from Installed SD card ......................................... 19
Figure 7-1 CC5MPX Web Interface Homepage .................................................... 20
Figure 7-2 Live Video (Homepage) ........................................................................... 21
Figure 7-3 Network Configuration Warning ........................................................ 23
Figure 7-4 Network Configuration Page ................................................................. 23
Figure 7-5 Network Settings ........................................................................................ 24
Figure 7-6 Ethernet Power Savings Settings ........................................................ 25
Figure 7-7 FTP Server Settings ................................................................................... 27
Figure 7-8 SMTP Server Settings ............................................................................... 29
Figure 7-9 SNTP Server Settings ................................................................................ 29
Figure 7-10 System Settings ........................................................................................ 30
Figure 7-11 Date and Time Settings ......................................................................... 31
Figure 7-12 Automatic Date and Time Update .................................................... 31
Figure 7-13 Site Name .................................................................................................... 32
Figure 7-14 Location of Site Name ............................................................................ 32
Figure 7-15 Users and Security Settings ................................................................ 33
Figure 7-16 Digital I/O Settings ................................................................................. 34
Figure 7-17 Update Menu ............................................................................................. 36
Figure 7-18 Event Logs .................................................................................................. 37
Figure 7-19 Save/Read Camera Settings ................................................................ 37
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Figure 7-20 Memory Card Page ................................................................................. 38
Figure 7-21 Memory Card Directory Listing ........................................................ 39
Figure 7-22 Data Subfolders ....................................................................................... 40
Figure 7-23 Example Display of Files ...................................................................... 40
Figure 7-24 Example of Multiple Page Viewing .................................................. 41
Figure 7-25 Video Settings Page ................................................................................ 41
Figure 7-26 Video Banner Inside Top with Timestamp and Text .............. 42
Figure 7-27 Image Capture Page ............................................................................... 44
Figure 7-28 Power Modes ............................................................................................ 45
Figure 7-29 Self-Timed Capture Page ..................................................................... 48
Figure 7-30 Enable and Capture Time Values ..................................................... 49
Figure 7-31 External Trigger Setup Page .............................................................. 54
Figure 7-32 Motion Detection Page ......................................................................... 58
Figure 7-33 Save/Read Camera Settings ............................................................... 63
Figure 7-34 Communication Settings Page........................................................... 63
Figure 7-35 Still Images Settings Page.................................................................... 65
Figure 8-1 Internal Jumper Locations ..................................................................... 68
Figure 8-2 Schmatic Showing External Contact Device .................................. 69
Figure 9-1 Serial PakBus Port Setting ..................................................................... 70
Figure 9-2 Connecting the CC5MPX to a 9 Pin RS-232 Port .......................... 70
Figure 9-3 Datalogger Connections with RS-232 ............................................... 71
Figure 10-1 RS-485 Shown in PakBus Port Setting .......................................... 72
Figure 12-1 CC5MPX Device Configuration Option ............................................ 76
Figure 12-2 Device Configuration Utility Screen ............................................... 77
Figure 14-1 CC5MPX Lens Tube Removal ............................................................. 78
Figure 14-2 Zoom and Focus Adjustments ........................................................... 78
Figure 14-3 CC5MPX Horizontal Field of View ................................................... 79
Figure 14-4 Field of View - Fisheye Lens ............................................................... 79
Figure 14-5 Homepage Video Display and Focusing Numbers ................... 81
Figure 17-1 File Retrieval Setup Screen ................................................................. 86
Figure 17-2 Loggernet Connection Screen ........................................................... 87
Figure 17-3 USR Drive View in File Control ......................................................... 88
Figure 18-1 CC5MPX Mounting Kit .......................................................................... 88
Figure 18-2 CC5MPX Mounting Holes ..................................................................... 89
Figure 18-3 CC5MPX Mounted to Crossarm ........................................................ 90
Figure 19-1 Backplate O-ring ...................................................................................... 91
Figure 19-2 Button Cap O-ring ................................................................................... 91
Figure 19-3 Front Main Body O-ring ....................................................................... 92
Figure 19-4 Desiccant Location ................................................................................. 93
Figure 20-1 Backplate View ........................................................................................ 94
Figure 22-1 USB Network Interface ......................................................................... 95
Figure 22-2 CC5MPX USB Directory ........................................................................ 95
Figure 22-3 Network Configurations ...................................................................... 96
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Tables
Table 3-1 CC5MPX Default Configuration ................................................................ 3
Table 4-1 Power & I/O Cable Color Connections................................................ 11
Table 4-2 Power & I/O Cable Wire Usage .............................................................. 12
Table 5-1 Setup Button LED Indicator .................................................................... 16
Table 7-1 Network Settings .......................................................................................... 24
Table 7-2 Ethernet Power Save Modes ................................................................... 25
Table 7-3 Typical Video File Sizes ............................................................................. 43
Table 7-4 Power Modes ................................................................................................. 46
Table 7-5 Capture Response Time ............................................................................ 47
Table 7-6 Start and Stop Time Examples ............................................................... 50
Table 7-7 Self-Time Capture Variables ................................................................... 51
Table 7-8 External Trigger Variables ....................................................................... 54
Table 7-9 Motion Detection Settings ........................................................................ 60
Table 7-10 PakBus Communication Settings ....................................................... 64
Table 7-11 Still Image Settings ................................................................................... 65
Table 7-12 Still Image Resolution Details .............................................................. 66
Table 15-1 Power Consumption (Standalone) .................................................... 82
Table 15-2 File Transfer Times Using PakBus ..................................................... 83
Table 23-1 Power Mode Summary ........................................................................... 98
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Note
CC5MPX Digital Camera
1. Introduction
Figure 1-1 CC5MPX Camera
The CC5PMX Series digital network cameras are designed to meet the
stringent operational requirements necessary for remote battery powered
installations while producing images of up to 5 megapixels. Both cameras can
operate over a wide temperature range and have several advanced power
saving modes to suit a variety of needs.
CC5MPX will be used to refer to the series throughout the manual,
unless otherwise specified.
The CC5MPX incorporates an integrated rugged environmental enclosure to
reduce cost and installation time. Communication options include Ethernet,
RS-232, and RS-485. The CC5MPX is fully web-enabled with FTP and Email
capabilities. Campbell Scientific’s PakBus protocol is supported by the
CC5MPX for integration with Campbell Scientific dataloggers. When required,
an optional lens defroster is available.
The camera contains an onboard SD memory card that can turn the camera
into a powerful image and video logger. The onboard memory card enables
the CC5MPX to archive images and video internally.
The CC5MPX can operate in a stand-alone mode with image acquisitions
triggered by the camera’s own precision real time clock. Image and video
acquisitions can also be triggered by events through an external signal or
motion detection.
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Note
2. Specifications
Power Supply
Operating: 9-30 VDC 250 mA Maximum (Camera only)
9-16 VDC 1.0 A Max @ 12 VDC (Camera w/ Defroster
Option)*
Quiescent: 1 mA Maximum (Off power mode)
*Warning: The CC5MPX is specifi ed to operate on a 9-30
VDC supply input range. When the window defroster is
installed, the 30 VDC maximum must be reduced to 16 VDC.
Operating the CC5MPX with window defroster at voltages
greater than 16 VDC can cause damage to the CC5MPX.
Operating
temperature -40°C to +60°C
Clock Accuracy ± 2 Minutes/Year (-40°C to +60°C)
Lens
Mount: C-Type
IRIS: DC Compatible
Standard lens: 4-12 mm, 27° to 80° field of view
Zoom lens: 10-40 mm, 9° to 35° field of view
Fisheye lens: 1.4-3.1 mm, 94° to 185° field of view
Image or Video Capture Triggers:
Two independent self-timers
Motion detection
Web page control
External trigger
Still Image Resolution (JPEG)
2592x1944 640x352
1280x960 320x240
1280x720 320x176
640x480
Video Capable of 720P – 12080x720 (MPEG4)
640x480 (Live Video Only/MJPEG), 320x240 (MPEG4)
Ext. Input Signal
Logic Low Level: < 0.65 V (-20 VDC Absolute Min)
Logic High Level: > 2.0 VDC (+20 VDC Absolute Max)
Minimum Pulse Width: 10 ms
Communication Interfaces
Ethernet 10/100
RS-232 port
RS 485 port
Communication Protocols
Webpage interface via web browser
FTP
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Table
Configuration Setting
Power Mode
Fully on
Link Local IP
169.254.99.99
Network IP Address
192.168.1.90 (Static)
Network Mask
255.255.255.0
Serial I/O Port
RS-232
RS-232 Baud Rate
115200
Note
Email
PakBus (for Campbell Dataloggers)
Communication Switched Power Output
Maximum Output Current: 750 mA
RS-232 and RS 485
Max. BAUD rate: 115.2 KBAUD
The recommened maximum cable length at this BAUD rate is 15
meters. The use of the 57.6 KBAUD rate has a recommended
maximum cable length of 30 meters.
Memory Card Interface
Type: Secure Digital (SD)
File System: FAT32
File Type: JPEG (image), AVI (video)
Size: Verified up to 16 GB
Dimensions
3. Getting Started
Enusre that the pigtail end of the power cable is properly terminated (see
Wiring, Section 4) before connecting the power cable connector to the camera.
If the power supply has an on/off switch it is also recommended to switch the
power off before connecting the power connector to the camera.
For the initial power up and set up of the camera, it is useful to unscrew the
protective cap that protects the push button and LED indicator.
3.1 Factory Setup
The following table outlines some of the CC5MPx settings that are relevant for
initially communicating with the CC5MPX camera:
3-1 CC5MPX Default Configuration
Length: 220 mm (8.7”), 229 mm (9.0”) w/ zoom lens
Width: 93 mm (3.7”)
Weight: 1.06 kg (2.34 lbs.)
Value
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PakBus Address
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Note
There are two different ways to set up the parameters in the CC5MPX. The
Ethernet network interface can be used with a web browser of the RS-232
serial lines can be used with Campbell Scientifics’ Device Configuration utility.
The use of RS-232 serial lines will require the use of the DB9 terminal block
adapter in order to connect to a PC (Section 4, Table 4-1).
When power is first applied to the camera the LED will turn on and remain
steadily on for about 90 seconds. Once the LED starts flashing the camera has
initialized properly and is ready for operation.
3.2 Installing MultiMedia Player
The use of a MultiMedia player is required on your computer to properly
display the video from the CC5MPX. We recommend the use of the VideoLAN
VLC media player, which is a free, open-source software, which ensures that
the proper video codecs are available on your computer. The download is
available online at:
http://www.videolan.org/vlc/
Download and install the appropriate VLC media player to the PC that will be
interfacing with the CC5MPX.
3.3 ActiveX Controls in Internet Explorer
Currently the CC5MPX is only fully supported using the Windows Internet
Explorer (32 bit) browser.
The web interface for the CC5MPX requires the use of ActiveX controls when
using Internet Explorer. These add-ons allow Windows to interact with
objects in the web interface through Internet Explorer.
When connecting to the CC5MPX via the web interface for the first time, you
should be prompted to run the ActiveX add-ons. The prompt is in the form of a
‘pop-up’ in Internet Explorer and should be allowed.
3.4 Setup Using Ethernet
3.4.1 Link Local IP Address Auto-Configuration
The CC5MPX supports an automatic IP address configuration in situations
where the camera is directly connected, via Ethernet cable, to a computer
without the need of a DHCP server.
This feature is automatically enabled in the camera and is transparent to its
normal operation. In this situation the camera will be accessible using the IP
address 169.254.99.99. This address will be valid for accessing the camera in
any network configuration.
In order to use Link Local the computer connecting to the CC5MPX
must be configured to use DHCP. If the computer is configured to
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use a static IP one of the remaining interface arrangements will need to be used.
3.4.2 Static IP Address Setup
If your computer is not set to use DHCP to obtain an IP address automatically,
you will need to follow the procedure outlined in this section to access the
camera’s webpage. It may be beneficial to speak with someone in your IT
department if you are not familiar with configuring devices for operation on a
network.
The default static IP address for the camera is 192.168.1.90. If the standard
assigned static IP address is compatible with your current network, you may
simply plug the camera into the network and access the web page using this
IP. If this IP address is not compatible with your network, then you will have
to connect the camera directly to your computer’s Ethernet port in order to
change its IP address.
The easiest way to connect to the CC5MPX to change its IP address settings, is
to manually configure your computer’s Ethernet IP address to be compatible
with the default address assigned to the CC5MPX.
In order to make these changes to your computer’s network settings, you will
need to have Administrator access. The procedure for changing these network
settings in Windows 7 is explained shown below:
Connect the CC5MPX camera directly to your computer’s Ethernet port. You
can use either a standard Ethernet cable or a crossover Ethernet cable, as the
CC5MPX’s auto-MDIX feature allows the camera to automatically connect
using either cable.
Open the Control Panel. If you are in Icon view, click Network and Sharing
Center. If you are in Category view, click Network and Internet, then click
Network and Sharing Center.
Figure 3-1 Network and Sharing Center
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Under Connections on the right-hand-side, click Local Area Connection, then select Properties.
Figure 3-2 Local Area Connection Properties
Click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), then select Properties.
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Figure 3-3 Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties
You should record existing settings that are used on the computer to restore
the connection once the CC5MPX setup is complete. In Figure 3-3, the
computer is set to obtain the IP address automatically.
Click Use the following IP address and enter to following values:
x IP address: 192.168.1.91
x Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
x Default gateway: 192.168.1.1
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Figure 3-4 IP Address Configuration
Click OK to accept. This may prompt a Microsoft TCP/IP Warning pop-up. If
you see this pop-up, click Yes.
You should now be able to open Internet Explorer and access the camera by
typing http://192.168.190 or clicking this link. Once the camera establishes a
connection with the camera, the following page should be displayed in your
browser:
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Figure 3-5 Web Interface Live Video Home Page
If you select a video format to display from the Video Display Size dropdown
box, you should be prompted to install or allow an ActiveX control. By default,
your browser may be configured to block pop-ups. You will need to enable the
pop-up for the camera.
Now that a connection has been established, please see Section 7.3 for further
instructions on how to change the camera’s network settings.
After the changes have been completed, remember to re-enter your
computer’s original IP address settings in the Internet Protocol Version 4
(TCP/IPv4) Properties window.
3.5 Setup Using Device Configuration Utility
Campbell Scientific provides a free software program called Device
Configuration Utility that supports the configuration of a variety of equipment.
The CC5MPX can also be configured with the Device Configuration Utility.
Please visit the Campbell Scientific website to ensure that you have the most
recent version of this utility.
The CC5MPX ships from the factory with the communication lines configured
for the RS-232. The Green wire on the cable is the CC5MPX RS-232 TX (output)
line, the White wire is the CC5MPX RS-232 RX (input) line. A connection will
also need to be made from the CC5MPX Black Ground to the RS-232 Ground.
The CC5MPX comes with a Female DB9 to Terminal block accessory that
facilitates the connection from the Power & I/O Cable to a 9 pin RS-232
connector. See Section 4 for wiring details.
When power is first applied to the camera the LED will turn on and remain
steadily on for about 90 secs. Once the LED starts flashing, the camera has
initialized properly and is ready for operation.
The Device Configuration Utility can now be invoked. Select the CC5MPX as
the device type and the appropriate COM port.
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Once the appropriate selections are made, select the connect button.
Figure 3-6 CC5MPX shown in Device Configuration Utility
The camera has a large number of variable information so it may take about
30 secs for this process to be complete. Once the settings are loaded, clicking
the tabs located near the top of the page will allow navigation to the various
settings.
Figure 3-7 CC5MPX Device Configuration Utility Settings Editor
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Table 4-1 Power & I/O Cable Color Connections
Color
Black
Power Ground
System Ground
Red
Input Power
Power Source 9-30 VDC
Green
RS-232 TX (output)
RS-232 Input (RX control port of
datalogger or Pin 2 of a computer (DTE)
DB-9 Connector)
RS-485A when configured to RS-485
White
RS-232 RX (input)
RS-232 Output (TX control port of a
datalogger or Pin 3 of a computer (DTE)
DB-9 connector)
RS-485B when configured to RS-485
Yellow
Communication
Switched Power
(Output)
This line is intended to power a
communication device. The camera
switches the Input power voltage to this
line
Blue
External Trigger
(Input)
Connect to external signal source (i.e.
datalogger control port). The external
signal wakes up or initiates image/video
acquisition
Clear
Shield
Shield/Earth Ground
Note
4. Cables/Wiring
4.1 Power & I/O Cable Connections
The wiring for the Power & I/O Cable connector assemble is as shown in
Table 4-1. The wires can be terminated directly on the control ports of a
compatible datalogger.
It is essential that the Ground cable be connected first when
wiring the camera to the datalogger or the power supply
Function Connection
Refer to Section 8, Internal Jumpers if the current RS-232 or RS-485 interface
option needs to be changed in the camera.
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Table 4-2 Power & I/O Cable Wire Usage
Wire
Color
When not
Used
Black
Power Ground
Always
Red Input Power
Always
Green
RS-232 TX
(output)
OR
RS-484A
The Green wire only needs to
be connected when RS-232
or RS-485 communications
are used for PakBus or the
Device Configuration Utility.
Connect to a
grey
terminal
block
White
RS-232 RX
(input)
OR
RS-485B
The White wire only needs to
be connected when RS-232
or RS-485 communications
are used for PakBus or the
Device Configuration Utility.
Connect to a
grey
terminal
block
Yellow
Communcation
switched power
(output)
When the camera is being
used to manage power to a
communication modem.
For solar powered sites the
camera can remove power
from the modem when
communications are not
required.
Connect to a
grey
terminal
block
Blue
External trigger
(input)
When another device is
being used to trigger the
camera to capture images or
video. This can be a
datalogger, a motion sensor,
or a set of contacts.
Another device can also help
keep the camera in the Fully
On Power mode by leaving
the External Trigger Input
asserted.
Connect to
ground if
left in
Factory
Default
settings
Clear
Shield
Always
Refer to Table 4-2 to help determine which wires will need to be
connected for your camera application.
Function Connection Required
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4.2 Pow er & I/O Cable Details
The Power & I/O cable that is used for the CC5MPX camera has an outdoor
environmentally rated screw type connector on one end and discrete wire
pigtails on the other end that allow for flexible termination. When making the
cable connection to the camera the notch positions should always be lined up
and care should be taken to not cross the connector.
For information about the cable options available, see Appendix A.
x 24-AWG 3 pair (6 conductor) Individually Shielded Cables with
Santoprene Jacket
x IP-67 rated connector
x 10 inch pigtail for termination
x 3 Single Pole 16-20AWG Grey Push Operated Connector Terminals
(Figure 4-1)
x Maximum recommended cable length is 20 m (100 feet)
Longer cable lengths can be used; however, a heavier gauge of wire is
suggested. It is recommended that the individual wire resistance on the
+12VDC and Ground conductors not exceed 2.7 Ohms. Using longer cable in
conjunction with RS-232 communications will require slower BAUD rates.
Depending on the cable length and type of cable, RS-232 may not be suitable
for communications and the use of RS-485 should be considered.
Figure 4-1 CC5MPX Connector Layout
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4.3 Ethernet Cables
The Ethernet connection is used to configure the camera settings as well as for
targeting and focusing the camera. The Ethernet port of the CC5MPX is auto
MDIX; therefore, an Ethernet crossover cable is not required when connecting
the camera to other devices.
A standard CAT5 (or better) Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors can be used
to interface to the camera in indoor conditions or for temporary connection
outdoors when conditions permet. When an Ethernet connection is required
for permanent outdoor installations or when a connection to the camera is
required in wet or harsh conditions, the Environmental Ethernet Cable
assembly needs to be used.
The Environmental Ethernet Cable assemply provides one end with an
environmental connector that provides a weather proof connection when
properly mated to the camera. The other end of the cable consists of a
standard RJ45 connector. Environmental Ethernet Cable is meant to provide
an Ethernet connection between the CC5MPX and a network router, cellular
modem, or laptop.
Details of the Environmental Ethernet Cable are as follows:
x CAT5E Shielded cable with polyurethane jacket.
x IP67 environmentally rated RJ45 connector on one end and a regular
RJ45 connector on the second end.
x Maximum recommended cable length 70 m (230 feet)
5. Camera Hardware Description
Figure 5-1 CC5MPX Connector Layout
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5.1 Ethernet RJ45 Connection
The RJ45 connector on the camera is meant to interface the CC5MPX with
either a network router, cellular modem, or directly to a laptop.
If a permanent Ethernet connection is not required for an outdoor
environment, then the protective cap must be securely attached to the
Ethernet connector to provide an environmental seal.
When the protective cap is removed a standard cable with an RJ45 connector
can be used to connect the camera to another device in an indoor environment
or temporarily outdoors if weather permits.
If a permanent Ethernet connection is required outdoors or if a connection is
required in wet or harsh locations, the Environmentally Rated Ethernet Cable
must be used.
The maximum cable length for the Ethernet cable is 70 m (230 feet).
The CC5MPX does not support the PakBus communication
protocol over Ethernet.
5.2 Power I/O Connection
Connection to the Power I/O connector is necessary for camera operation and
it is the only means to supply power to the camera. The connector that
connects to the Power I/O connector provides a weather tight connection and
has an IP67 environmental rating when properly connected.
When making the cable connection to the camera the notch positions should
always be lined up and care should be taken to not cross thread the connector.
5.3 Setup Button/Status LED
The Setup button is located behind a protective metal cap on the camera. The
Setup button also contains an integrated Status LED for user feedback.
To access the LED, unscrew the protective cap to expose the Button/LED. It is
highly recommended to place the protective cap back on for improved
environmental protection.
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5.3.1 Status LED
Table 5-1 Setup Button LED Indicator
Continuously
Off
No power or the camera is
in one of the following Low
Powered Modes:
Deep Sleep
Off Mode
Pressing the Setup Button
will force the camera to exit
any of the low powered
modes and remain Fully on
for a period of 5 min with
the LED rapidly flashing
Slow Flash
1 sec on, 3
sec off
Normal Operation in Fully
On Power mode
Rapid Flash
Exit from low power state.
The camera is being kept on
by:
Timeout (from the
Setup Button press)
Communications
Asserted External
Trigger
Image or video
acquisition
Continuously
On
The camera is booting up.
The booting up process
takes approximately 90 sec.
The camera will be
required to boot up
whenever:
Power is first
The camera is
exiting the Off
Power mode to
perform an
operation.
The Status LED located in the center of the button provides some useful
diagnostic information about the camera. Table 5-1 describes the LED
behavior.
LED CC5MPX State Other
x Partially On
x
x
5.3.2 Setup Button
x
x
x
x
x
applied to it
x
The primary function of the Setup button is to wake the camera from any of
the power saving modes that it may be in. Once the Setup button is pushed the
CC5MPX enters a fully powered mode for 5 minutes. During this interval, you
are able to access the camera via Ethernet or RS-232/485 and make any
necessary configuration changes. If no communications occur during the 5
minute window, the camera will return to its configured power saving mode
and continue normal operation.
The secondary function of the Setup button is to facilitate a power down
procedure. If the button is held for a period of 10 seconds, the camera will
completely shut down for a period of 10 minutes. During this interval you are
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able to remove power from the camera and avoid possible corruption of the
memory card. This function is also available through the camera Web interface
via the ‘Shutdown Camera’ button box.
5.4 SD Memory Card
The camera is internally equipped to use an SD memory card. An extended
temperature memory card is available as an option for the CC5MPX.
If you choose to use your own memory card, it will need to be formatted with
a PC using the FAT32 format.
Image files can be stored on the SD memory card as JPEG files and video files
are stored as AVI files. Individual image and video files are uniquely named
with a sequence number, or with a date and time stamp. The directory
location will correspond to the camera configuration and the method of
triggering (i.e. motion detection).
The use of the card for image and video storage is entirely configurable to fit
the needs of a given application. Individual image or video capture can be
configured to manage memory card files as either a fill & stop, or with a ring
memory.
Access to the SD card requires removal of the camera backplate. Insertion or
removal should only be done when power is removed. See Section 5.4.2 for
more information on image and video retrieval from the SD card. It is
generally recommended to delete older image files from the memory card
after downloading them to a permanent storage location.
Once the contents of the memory card are read or downloaded, it is
recommended to reformat the memory card (using FAT32) to delete the
entire contents. The CC5MPX writes binary files to the memory card to
facilitate file management. Deleting or editing the contents of the memory card
manually outside of the camera will invalidate the binary files, causing image
and video storage to function unpredictably.
5.4.1 Link for Most Recent Image and Video
There are also permanent links available in the CC5MPX webserver to
download the most recently captured images or video files available on the SD
card. Each capture method has its own link. These links redirect to the actual
files on the SD card, which means for continuity that the downloaded filename
will be the same as the filename on the SD card.
The following are examples and the IP address will vary with the
camera’s network configuration.
x Self-Timed 1:
x Self-Timed 2:
o http://192.168.1.90/stc1.jpg
o http://192.168.1.90/stc1.avi
o http://192.168.1.90/stc2.jpg
o http://192.168.1.90/stc2.avi
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x External Trigger:
o http://192.168.1.90/etc.jpg
o http://192.168.1.90/etc.avi
x Motion Detection:
o http://192.168.1.90/mdc.jpg
o http://192.168.1.90/mdc.avi
5.4.2 Accessing SD Memory Card
In order to access the SD memory card you will need to remove the backplate
of the CC5MPX. Before starting this process remove the CC5MPX from any
power supply and disconnect any attached cabling.
Refer to Section 20 for details on removing the camera backplate.
The SD memory card is located on the main circuit board and can be removed
by first pressing the card into the housing until you hear a click. The card can
now be pulled from the card housing.
In order to properly reinstall the card, place it into the housing and press in
until you hear a click.
Once finished with the SD card, replace the backplate. First ensure the O-ring
is still seated properly on the backplate. This is very important as the O-ring is
required to properly seal the camera.
The backplate can only be seated in the orientation that aligns the flat surfaces
of the backplate and the bottom of the camera body. This will also help align
the screw holes. The six screws can now be threaded and hand tightened. Be
sure the two plastic washers are located between the tether chains and the
backplate.
5.4.3 FTP Image Collection from Memory Card
If the camera is setup to store images to the memory card, it may be necessary
to collect all the images from the memory card. The web interface does
provide a user friendly method of viewing and saving select files from the
memory card. However, if it is desired to collect a large number of files from
an entire folder then using the web interface is very cumbersome.
It is recommended to access the CC5MPX memory card using the FTP file
transfer process. On most Windows machines this is easily done by typing:
ftp://192.168.1.90:85 into Windows Explorer, where ‘192.168.1.90’ is the IP
address of the camera and the ‘.85’ is the port used for FTP acces. The camera
supports FTP access to the memory card on port 85 of the camera. This will
require an Ethernet connection to the camera.
Clicking a directory such as SelfTimed1Still will begin the navigation into that
directory. Whole directors or files can be saved just like any other Windows
folder.
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Figure 5-2 Image Collection from Installed SD card
5.5 Switched Power Output
The intended purpose of the switched power output is to control the power
for a communication device. One common application is to have the camera
control the power to a communication modem at a solar powered site. Refer to
Section 7.3.5 for details on configuring the switched power output via the web
interface.
This power management feature can greatly reduce the system power
requirements by only turning on the modem when required to transmit an
image or video. The switched power output will turn on under the following
conditions:
x The camera in one of its low power modes and the Setup button is
pressed. The camera will exit the low power mode and stay awake for 5
minutes with the switched power output on.
x A low power mode is selected and the camera wakes up from an event
where communications are required. This will include FTP, SMTP (email),
or PakBus transfers. Events requiring memory card storage only, will not
turn on the switched power output as these events would not require a
modem for communications.
6. Camera Configuration
There are 2 methods for a user to configure the CC5MPX camera.
The first is by using the web interface of the camera. This is the best way to set
up the camera. Most users will need to communicate with the camera via the
Ethernet connection in order to facilitate focusing and targeting of the camera
when installed.
The other means of setting up the camera is by using the RS-232 serial lines on
the Power I/O cable and using Campbell Scientific’s Device Configuration
software to change configuration parameters in the camera (Section 9). Device
Configuration Utility is a free download from any Campbell Scientific website.
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If you are not able to connect to the camera via the Local Area Connection due
to a loss of configuration information, you will need to use the Device
Configuration Utility.
A third method is available that involves opening up the camera to access the
internal USB connector. Refer to Section 22 Internal USB Function for more
details.
7. Camera Operation using Web Browser Interface
The web interface allows the user to:
x Fully configure the CC5MPX, as required.
x View information, system status, date, and time.
x View live video for the purpose of targeting and focusing the camera.
The CC5MPX supports an automatic IP address configuration in situations
where the camera is directly connected via Ethernet cable to a computer. The
camera is accessible using the IP address 169.254.99.99.
The camera ships with the default static IP address of 192.168.1.90 and a
Network Mask of 255.255.255.0. It is highly recommended to keep track of
any changes made to the network settings.
Refer to Section 3.4 Setup using Ethernet for details on making the initial
network connection to the camera. To establish communications with the
camera, use one of the methods previously discussed. Enter the appropriate IP
address in the address bar of Internet Explorer. After typing the address, you
should get the homepage of the CC5MPX camera, as shown in Figure 7-1.
Currently, only Windows Internet Explorer web browser is supported for use
with the CC5MPX camera.
Figure 7-1 CC5MPX Web Interface Homepage
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Page Tabs
Still Image Capture
Some general items to remember about the web interface are:
x The homepage of the camera is the Live Video page. There are no
operational settings to change on the Live Video page.
x If any settings are changed or added on any of the other pages, then the
Submit button must be keyed to accept the changes. If the Submit button
is not keyed, the changes will not be saved.
7.1 Live Video Homepage
The Live Video Homepage of the CC5MPX is shown in Figure 7-2.
Figure 7-2 Live Video (Homepage)
The Homepage allows the user to manually capture still images or view real
time video. The use of these features aids in the installation of the camera and
testing the images.
When the Video Display Size is changed from Off to one of the video size
settings, video should be displayed in the video display area. If you are not
able to view video, review Section 3 Getting Started.
The Still capture box allows for the manual capture of Still Images. Select the
desired size and method of capturing. The two methods of capturing include
storing the image to the SD card in the directory ManualStill, or Save as File
option, which enables the picture to be saved to the computer.
The ‘Shutdown Camera’ button provides a safe power down sequence. If at all
possible, the Shutdown button should be used any time the power needs to be
removed from a camera that is actively collecting and storing images or vidwo.
It will completely shut down for a period of 10 minutes and ensure the
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memory card is not corrupted. An alternate way of shutting down the camera
is to hold the Setup button down for at least 10 seconds.
Information features on the Live Video Homepage include:
x Motion Detection Indicator
o Turns from green to red when motion is detected
o This will indicate even if the motion capture is not enabled.
x External Trigger Status
o Reflects the state of the External Trigger signal on the Power I/O
cable.
x System Status
o Indicates the SD card presence, absence or scanning. Note that the
scan process can take several minutes to complete, and is invoked if the
camera is shutdown by an unexpected reset or power removal.
o Displays system messages.
x Internal board temperature value
o When fully on, the internal temperature can be 10-15°C above
ambient.
x Focusing numbers
o Facilitates focusing (see section Note: If the camera is targeted on an
object that is far away (100 m or more), it may be beneficial to adjust the
lens before taking the camera into the field by using an object that is at a
similar distance away.
o 14.2.1 Using the Focusing Number).
x Date and Time.
The Live Video Homepage, as well as every other page, also contains a
navigation bar with tabs that allow navigation to the other CC5MPX webpages.
These are called Page Tabs.
Any configuration changes made in the web interface must be
‘submitted’ to save and activate changes, or changes will be lost.
7.2 Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP)
Users can access the live video stream outside of our ActiveX control using
RTSP. Only the 640x480 resolution is available. Note: if a user is viewing the
RTSP video stream and another user tries viewing a different resolution using
the camera webpage, the RTSP stream will stop.
The following sample code can be used to embed the video stream into a
webpage. The IP address will need to be appropriately changed.
<OBJECT classid="clsid:9BE31822-FDAD-461B-AD51-BE1D1C159921"
codebase="http://downloads.videolan.org/pub/videolan/vlc/latest/win32/axvlc.cab" width="640"
height="480" id="vlc" events="True">
<param name="Src" value="http://192.168.1.90/ipcam/mjpeg.cgi" />
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<param name="ShowDisplay" value="True" />
<param name="AutoLoop" value="False" />
<param name="AutoPlay" value="True" />
<embed id="vlcEmb" type="application/x-google-vlc-plugin" version="VideoLAN.VLCPlugin.2"
autoplay="yes" loop="no" width="640" height="480" target="http://192.168.1.90/ipcam/mjpeg.cgi"
></embed>
</OBJECT>
sic
7.3 Network Configuration
To access the main Network Configuration page, simply click the Network
page tab.
When you first enter the Network page, you will receive the following prompt
as a warning (see Figure 7-3). If changes are made to the camera that affects
the access to the web interface you will need to restart the browser with the
new configuration.
For example, if you change the IP address of the camera, the changes will be
accepted by clicking on the submit button; the new IP address will be in effect.
Figure 7-3 Network Configuration Warning
Figure 7-4 Network Configuration Page
The Network page displayed in Figure 7-4 allows the user to configure
settings that are related to the CC5MPX network connectivity.
To clarify, this manual will refer to the selection tabs that are located on the
left of some of the pages as Sub Tabs.
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Table 7-1 Network Settings
Configuration
Default Value
DHCP
Enables DHCP operation of the
network interface. Operates as a
Static IP address if Disabled.
Disabled
Network IP
Address
Only set if DHCP is Disabled
192.168.1.90
(Static)
Network Mask
Only set if DHCP is Disabled
255.255.255.0
Default Gateway
Only set if DHCP is Disabled
192.168.1.1
Primary Name
Server
Only set if DHCP is Disabled
192.168.1.1
HTTP Port
Alternate ports can be used for the
http interface. Options are 80 or
values between 1025 and 65535.
80
The main Network page has 5 Sub Tabs:
x Network
x Power Mode
x FTP Server
x SMTP Server
x SNTP
7.3.1 Network Settings
The most common network settings are displayed first in the Network Sub
Tab. These settings are summarized in Table 7-1.
Settings
Description
Figure 7-5 Network Settings
7.3.2 Ethernet Power Mode Settings
Clicking on the Power Mode Sub Tab allows the user to edit the Ethernet
Power Mode settings. To reduce power consumption, the CC5MPX includes the
ability to control the power characteristics of the Ethernet port. 3 options are
available (see Figure 7-6 Ethernet Power Savings Settings):
x Always On
This power mode offers the maximum availability of the Ethernet
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Table 7-2 Ethernet Power Save Modes
Camera
Power Mode
Ethernet Power
Fully on
Always on
* Camera is always on.
* Highest power consumption.
* Ethernet is on and always available for incoming
communications.
Moderate Power
Save Mode
* Not recommended.
Full Power Save
* Camera is always on.
* Average power consumption is reduced by 50mA
@ 12 VDC.
* Ethernet
is normally turned off and is only enabled
when outgoing communications are required (email
or FTP).
* User needs to push the Setup button to temporarily
enable the Ethernet port for webpage access.
Partially On
Always On
* The camera is effectively off in a low powered state.
* Typical power consumption is 80mA @ 12 VDC.
* Ethernet is always on and always available for
incoming communications.
port. If the camera is in the Fully On power state or the Partially On
power state, then the Ethernet port will always be on and available
for communications.
x Moderate
This power mode offers some power savings on the Ethernet port.
This mode is only recommended if the camera is in Partially On power
mode. If the camera is in the Partially On power mode, then incoming
data packets will wake up the camera for communications.
x Full Power Save
This power mode should be used if the lowest power consumption is
desired and incoming Ethernet communications are not required.
Figure 7-6 Ethernet Power Savings Settings
The specific behavior of the camera’s Ethernet power save is also influenced
by the Power mode of the camera. Table 7-2 will help outline the Ethernet
power saving features versus various Power modes of the camera.
Operating Characteristics
Save Mode
Mode
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* The camera will temporarily wake up to the fully
on power mode when traffic occurs on the network.
In situations where there is constant network traffic
then the camera may effectively be in the fully on
power mode.
Moderate Power
Save Mode
* The camera is effectively off in a low powered state.
* Typical power consumption is 80mA @ 12 VDC.
* Ethernet
* Disconnecting and connecting the camera to
another Ethernet device will momentarily wake up
the camera to allow it to process incoming
communications. The camera will go into the low
powered mode again if no communications occur.
Full Power Save
* The camera is effectively off in a low powered state.
* Average power consumption is typically 10mA @
12 VDC.
* The Ethernet is normally turned off and is only
enabled when outgoing communications are required
(email or FTP).
* User needs to push the Stup button to temporarily
enable the camera and Ethernet port for webpage
access.
* The camera can respond to RS-232 and RS-485
communications in this mode.
Deep Sleep
Always On
* The Deep Sleep power consumption (6mA
typically) is not affected by the Ethernet Power Mode.
* Ethernet, RS-232 and RS-485 communications are
non-responsive in Deep Sleep state.
Moderate Power
Save Mode
* Not recommended.
Full Power Save
Mode
* The Deep Sleep power consumption (6mA
typically) is not affected by the Ethernet Power Mode.
* If Ethernet communications are not used this can
reduce the power consumption of the camera by
50mA when the camera exits the Deep Sleep state.
Off State
Always On
* The Off state power consumption (1mA typically) is
not affected by the Ethernet Power Mode.
* Ethernet, RS-232 and RS-485 communications are
non-responsive in Off state.
Moderate Power
Save Mode
* Not recommended.
Full Power Save
Mode
* The Off state power consumption (1mA typically) is
not affected by the Ethernet Power Mode.
* If Ethernet communications are not used this can
reduce the power consumption of the camera by
50mA when the camera exits the Off State.
is always off.
Mode
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7.3.3 FTP Client Set-up
Clicking on the FTP Server Sub Tab will display the FTP Server settings (see
Figure 7-7)
Figure 7-7 FTP Server Settings
These settings configure the CC5MPX to be able to act as a FTP client to send
image files to an FTP server. There are settings for two different servers.
These settings simply configure the parameters that the camera will use to
connect to the server. The FTP transfers must be enabled in the Image Capture
menus. When specifying an FTP connection, the user can select between active
and passive mode file transfers. The default setting is the passive mode. This
mode allows a camera connected through a firewall to transfer files properly
though the firewall to the remote server.
In the event of an FTP transfer failure, the CC5MPX will retry sending the file
to the FTP server up to 2 times before aborting the file transfer.
The CC5MPX can also act as an FTP server to enable images and video to be
transferred from the memory card. See Section 5.4.3 FTP Image Collection
from the Memory Card for more details.
7.3.4 SMTP (Email) Server Settings
Clicking on the SMTP Server Sub Tab will display the SMTP (email) server
settings (see Figure 4). The CC5MPX can send images or video via email by
using two different email servers.
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Many SMTP servers are capable of using TLS encryption to securely
communicate with email clients. Some SMTP servers, such as Google Gmail,
require secure connections in order to allow access. Support for TLS
encryption is available in the CC5MPX SMTP program. If the CC5MPX connects
to an SMTP server that supports TLS encryption, it will automatically be used,
otherwise it will return to a normal, unencrypted connection.
In the event of a SMPT transfer failure, the CC5MPX will retry sending the file
to the mail server up to 2 times before aborting the file transfer.
Details on the settings are as follows:
x My server requires authentication
Check off this setting if the email server requires authentication. This
usually means that a login is required, with a username and
password.
x Account Name
The Account Name is required only if Authentication is used.
x Password
The Password is required only if Authentication is used.
x Sender
The EMAIL address associated with the account is normally used
here. The CC5MPX cannot receive emails.
x SMTP Server
Enter the address of the SMTP server that is being used. Enter the
SMTP server port number as part of the SMTP address, if required.
The camera will default to port 25 if a value is not included. An
example of a port number entry is: mail.server.com:587
x Email address
Enter the destination email addresses that are to receive the emails.
Multiple email addresses can be included. There is a limit of 255
characters.
For multiple email addresses, use a space, comma or semi-colon as a
separator between addresses. Ex:
test1@somewhere.com;john@email.com
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Figure 7-8 SMTP Server Settings
7.3.5 SNTP (TIME) Server Setting
Clicking on the SMTP Server Sub Tab will display the SNTP (TIME) server
settings (see Figure 7-9). The configuration of an SNTP server provides a
means of synchronizing the onboard clock of the CC5MPX with the specified
SNTP server. This ensures that the camera clock is always accurate. It is also
possible to configure a time zone offset for the camera.
Other than the address of the SNTP server, the time zone needs to be selected
and the Automatic adjustment of Daylight savings time can also be selected.
Following are two examples of SNTP servers:
Canadian address for the SNTP time servers:
ca.pool.ntp.org
United States address for the SNTP time servers:
us.pool.ntp.org
Figure 7-9 SNTP Server Settings
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7.4 System Configuration
Selecting the System tab activates the System Settings page (see Figure 7-10
System Settings). The main System Settings page has 8 Sub Tabs:
x Date and Time
x Automatic Date and Time Update
x Site Name
x Users/Security
x Digital I/O
x Update
x Events
x Save/Read Camera Settings
Figure 7-10 System Settings
7.4.1 System Date and Time
The Date and Time submenu (see Figure 7-11) provides a means for viewing
and setting the current Date and Time of the camera. Available options
include:
x Setting the Time manually:
Select the Set Manually button, and then select the date and time
values from the drop down boxes. You must click on the Submit
button for the settings to take effect.
x Synchronize with computer time:
The webpage also displays the time reported by your computer. If this
is the desired time, select the button and click on Submit. The camera
time will be updated with the computer time.
x Synchronize with SNTP server
If an appropriate SNTP Time server is set up in the Network Settings,
this button can be selected to use an Internet SNTP time server.
Clicking on Submit starts the process.
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Figure 7-11 Date and Time Settings
7.4.2 Automatic Date and Time Update
The Autmatic Date and Time submenu (see Figure 7-12) configures the
camera for automatic date and time updates. The setting parameters are:
x Time Variance in seconds to perform clock update. Select the
minimum allowable variance that will result in the camera’s time
being changed.
x Source
Select 1 of 3 options for the Automatic Time updates. The possibilities
are:
*None
The camera’s clock is highly accurate and its drift is normally
less than 2 min/year.
* PakBus Port
Normally this is a datalogger. The actual time update occurs
only when a file transfer occurs to the datalogger from the camera.
*SNTP Server
The camera will use the SNTP Time server that is specified
under Network settings (see Section 7.2.5). A proper network
connection is also required. The time will update on every power up
and wake out of of sleep mode, as well as every 8 hours in Fully On
mode.
Figure 7-12 Automatic Date and Time Update
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7.4.3 Site Name
Site
The Site Name subment (see Figure 7-13) allows a site name to be used for a
webpage heading. By default, the Site Name is set to Campbell Scientific. This
provides an easy way of confirming that the camera is connected to the web
interface. The Site Name is limited to 32 characters.
Refer to Figure 5 for the location of the Site Name on the webpages.
Figure 7-13 Site Name
Figure 7-14 Location of Site Name
7.4.4 Users and Security
The Users/Security submenu (see Figure 7-15) allow for setting of security
features in the CC5MPX.
By default, cameras are shipped with the security authentication disabled.
When the Authentication setting is set to Enable, users will be prompted for a
User Name and Password before access is given. By default, one user is set up
with the user name of Admin and the password of 9999. Ensure that a record
of User names and passwords are kept. In the event that this information is
lost, and you can no longer access your camera, the settings can be viewed or
changed by connecting the camera to a computer with the Device
Configuration Utility, using the RS-232 port.
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Note
In order to add a User, you will need to fill out the ‘Add/Modify Users’
parameters, select the required Authority level, and Submit the new User.
Once the camera saves the action, the User list will show the User name and
their authority level. The User name and password must be 4-32 characters in
length.
Authority Level Access:
x Admin
o Full camera access
o Can create and edit users and disable security
x Operator
o Full camera access
o Only restriction is Security Settings
x Viewer:
o Only access to the Live Video Homepage and the Memory Card Page is
given
o No settings can be changed
o Only read access to the Memory Card is allowed
Figure 7-15 Users and Security Settings
If a user needs to be removed from the User List, this must be done by a user with
Admin access. Remember that any deletion or changes will only be saved when
the submit button is clicked.
7.4.5 Digital I/O Settings
The ligt and communication power are multiplexed on the same
wire on the connector. If both powers are enabled, the output
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remains on from when the start of capture to when the file is transfer is complete.
The Digital I/O submenu (see Figure 7-16) allows the configuration of some of
the camera’s I/O signals.
Figure 7-16 Digital I/O Settings
7.4.5.1 External Trigger Input Settings
The External Trigger Input can be configured to Active High or Active Low.
When set to Active High 0 volts will be the Inactive state and a positive voltage
will be the Active state.
The CC5MPX is shipped from the factory by default with a pull down resistor
connected to the External Trigger Input and the External Trigger is set to
Active High. With this default setting, when no signal is applied to the input
the External Trigger is inactive. A positive voltage is required to change to the
active state.
7.4.5.2 Light Power Control Settings
The camera can be configured to switch the external +12 V on, based on the
available light in the scene (Yellow wire). There are 3 settings: Not Used,
Active, and Flash Type. ‘Not Used’ disables the output, while the other 2 enable
it.
There are future plans to add 2 different modes of operation, but currently
they operate in the same manner. The light will only come on when capturing
from a self-timed capture or when an external trigger occurs while the camera
is in sleep mode. The light does not turn on for motion detection capture. The
light turns off after the capture is complete.
7.4.5.3 Communication Power Control
The Communication Power Control setting controls the Communication
Switched Power Output line on the Power I/O cable of the CC5MPX camera.
The switch output is intended to manage the power to a communication
device, such as a cell modem. This is useful in a solar powered site when there
is a need to limit power consumption of communication devices.
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Note
This option enables the CC5MPX to supply up to a maximum of 750 mA of
current. The voltage level will be the same as the camera’s input power (i.e. 12
VDC).
Some modems will require a warm up time or a period of time to register on a
network. The Communication warm up time parameter allows an appropriate
time to be entered for this purpose.
7.4.5.4 Heater Power Control
The Heater Power Control setting controls the operation of the optional
window defroster. If enabled, the camera will only turn on the heater if the
current internal temperature is below the threshold setting. The temperature
threshold values are limited to -40°C to +25°C.
If the Always On option is selected, the heater will be on whenever the
temperature is below the threshold and the camera is not in a low powered
state.
If Minutes prior to schedule is selected, the camera will wake up prior to any
of the Self-Times schedules and turn on the heater if the temperature is below
the threshold settings. This feature does not work with motion detection or
external trigger modes.
7.4.6 Update
This is useful for a remote site that may be prone to riming and frost. A camera
that is setup to take hourly pictures can be configured to turn on the defroster
several minutes prior to the scheduled picture to defrost the window.
The Update I/O submenu (see Figure 7-17) provides the ability to update the
firmware in the camera. It is recommended to check for firmware updates on
the Campbell Scientific website to ensure that the camera has the most recent
version of firmware.
Once a file is downloaded, click on the Browse button to select the new
firmware update with the ‘tar.gz’ file extension. Once the proper file is
selected, click on the Update button and the process will begin.
During the update process DO NOT disconnect
power, close web browser, or navigate away from
the Update page. Once the update is downloaded,
unzip the .tar.gz file and save to the desired
location. DO NOT uncompress the .tar.gz file,
send as is to camera.
Once the firmware update process is completed a webpage will be displayed
indicating that the process has completed. The camera will reboot itself. It will
take a few minutes for the camera to operate as normally.
The firmware update process normally keeps all configuration settings in the
camera. It is recommended to verify the settings after an update.
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Figure 7-17 Update Menu
7.4.7 Events
The Events submenu (see Figure 7-18) provides a list of system events. If the
System Status box is red in the Live Video page, the details are logged in the
Events Log. One of the most common recorded events is the indication that
memory card is properly present after a power up. The message confirms that
the memory card is functioning and it also indicates the size of the memory
card.
Other types of event messages and log files include:
x The memory card or the allocated memory is full (when fill and stop
memory management is used)
x Communication and file transfer errors that include:
o FTP
o Email
o PakBus
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Figure 7-18 Event Logs
7.4.8 Save/Read Camera Settings
This feature allows for configuration settings to be saved or loaded via the
web interface. The .xml configuration files are also compatible with the Device
Configuration Utility.
Figure 7-19 Save/Read Camera Settings
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7.5 Memory Card
Selecting the Memory Card tab will bring up the Memory Card page (see
Figure 7-20) and allow access to the internal SD card.
Figure 7-20 Memory Card Page
This page shows the size of the memory card loaded in the camera. If no
camera is present, there will be a message stating so, and the view memory
card link and memory card details will not appear.
Each capture event is allocated a limited amount of space on the SD card based
on the settings on the event configuration page. As more space can be
allocated on the event configuration page than is available on the SD card, the
camera will automatically scale the allocated space to fit the SD card. This page
shows the actual space available for each capture event, as well as the space
currently being used.
Click on View Memory Card link to browse the files on the SD card.
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Figure 7-21 Memory Card Directory Listing
There is a possibility of nine Main directories that are created for Image and
Video storage on the camera. There is a still image and video directory for
each type of capture method and a directory for manually captured stills. A
directory will not be created by the camera if the capture method is not used.
The directory names are:
x ExternTrigStill1
x ExternTrigStill1Video
x ManualStill
x MotionDetectStill
x MotionDetectVideo
x SelfTimed1Still
x SelfTimed1Video
x SelfTimed2Still
x SelfTimed2Video
Clicking on one of the main folders will display the contents inside. Normally
another set of subfolders will be displayed. The camera creates subfolders that
are named by date. The date subfolders can be configured to store images in
folders named either by Year_Month or Year_Month_Day (see Figure 7-22).
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Figure 7-22 Data Subfolders
Actual pictures and video will be located in these subfolders and can be
viewed as shown in Figure 7-23.
Figure 7-23 Example Display of Files
The web interface will display up to 200 files per page. If more files exist in the
directory than at the very bottom of the page, other pages can be selected to
view the additional files (see Figure 7-24).
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Figure 7-24 Example of Multiple Page Viewing
The web interface provides a method of viewing or deleting images and video
from the memory card. It is possible to delete either complete or portions of
Directories or Subfolders as well as individual images or videos. Be cautious
when using the Delete All function.
7.6 Video Settings
Selecting the Video Settings tab will bring up the Video Settings page (see
Figure 7-25). There are 2 sub tabs that provide 2 independent types of video
to be recorded.
Figure 7-25 Video Settings Page
The video Settings consist of the following parameters:
x Position Banner
3 available options are:
x OFF
x Inside Top
x Inside Bottom
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Figure 7-26 Video Banner Inside Top with Timestamp and Text
x Name on Image Banner
If YES is selected, text can be entered which would appear in the video
banner. Refer to Section 11 for details on how to alter the Banner via a
PakBus datalogger.
x Include Timestamp in Banner
There are 5 options for the style of timestamp to include in the banner
text:
* None
* YYYY/MM/DD HH:MM:SS
* MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM:SS
* MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM
* MM/DD/YYYY
x Default File Name
A more meaningful file name can be assigned to the files. The
maximum number of characters is 31. No spaces are allowed within
the file name.
x Count Type
There are 3 options available for Count Type:
O None
When using None, the same file will simply be overwritten on the memory card
every time a video is recorded. This may also happen for the transmitted files that
are sent via FTP.
O Number Increment
A unique number is appended to each file name. When the Number Increment is
selected an additional box will allow a starting number to be entered. An example
of a file name with the count type is:
Video1_0000001994.avi
O Date and Time
Each file name will have a timestamp appended to it. Examples of file names with
Date and Time option are:
Video1_2011_01_28_14_22_10.avi
Video1_YYYY_MM_DD_HH_MM_SS.avi
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Table 7-3 Typical Video File Sizes
Resolution
Frames Per Second
Kbytes per Second
720P
1280 x 720
7.5
125
15
250
30
500
320 x 240
7.5
10
15
20
30
65
x Resolution/Compression
Currently there are 2 options for the video capture format. Both
options encode the video using MPEG4. The options are 1280 x 720
(720P) or 320 x 240.
x Frame Rate
There are 3 frame rate options of 30, 15, and 7.5 frames per second
(FPS). Lower frame rates can reduce the file sizes.
The video resolution and frame rate are the 2 factors that determine the file
size for video files. Table 7-3 shows the approximate file size for every second
of recorded video. According to the table, the largest file sizes are produced by
the 720P 30FPS video, which is 500Kbytes per second of video. The smallest
video files are produced by the 320 x 240 7.5 FPS video which is 9 Kbytes per
second of video.
7.6.1 GPS Coordinates
GPS coordinates (CC5MPXGPSLatitude and CC5MPXGPSLongitude) can be
embedded in the image or video files that the camera generates. 2 PakBus
variables allow the logger to send the GPS coordinates to the camera, where
they are embedded in the images or video.
The GPS coordinates must be sent as floating point values. Positive latitude
and longitude represent northern and eastern hemispheres, respectively.
While negative values represent southern and western hemispheres,
respectively. Values are not saved through a power cycle, or in off-mode, but
do not need to be updated every time an image or video is sent.
7.6.1.1 Example Program – Adding GPS Coordinates to the Image Banner
The following example illustrates the use of the CC5MPXGPSLatitude and
CC5MPXGPSLongitude instructions, which can be used with CR800 series,
CR1000, or CR3000 dataloggers.
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Public sendGps As Boolean
Public gpsLat, gpsLong As Float
public sendVarResult
BeginProg
sendGps = false
gpsLat = 50.0
gpsLong = -139.0
SerialOpen (Com1,115200,4,0,2000)
Scan (1,Sec,0,0)
If sendGps Then
sendGps = false
SendVariables
(sendVarResult,Com1,0,55,0000,0,"Public","CC5MPXGPSLatitude",gpsLat, 1)
SendVariables (sendVarResult,Com1,0,55,0000,0,"Public","CC5MPXGPSLongitude",gpsLong, 1)
EndIf
NextScan
EndProg
7.7 Image Capture
Selecting the Image Capture tab will bring up the Image Capture settings page
(see Figure 7-27). The Image Capture settings are the most significant settings
in determining how the camera will operate.
There are 6 sub tabs that include:
x Power Modes
x Self-Timed Capture
x External Trigger
x Motion Detection
x Read/Save Camera Settings
Figure 7-27 Image Capture Page
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7.7.1 Power Modes
The Power Modes Sub Tab (see Figure 7-28) allows for selection of the type of
power management that will be used.
Figure 7-28 Power Modes
One of the main factors in determining which power mode to use is the power
consumption budget that is available for the camera.
If the camera is operating from an AC main power suuply, then the camera will
have the best performance characteristics in the Fully On State. On the other
hand, if the camera needs to operate from a battery for long periods of time,
then the OFF state is more suitable.
Table 7-4 - Capture Response Time shows typical response times from when a
trigger occurs to the time that a picture or video is taken. The OFF state takes
the longest as the Main processor is not powered on in this state and it must
completely boot up to operate again from the OFF state.
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Table 7-4 Power Modes
Power Mode
Power Save
Fully On
Always On
* Camera is always on
* Highest power consumption
* Ethernet is on and always available for incoming
communications
Moderate
Power Save
Mode
* Not recommended
Table text
* Camera is always on
* Average power consumption is reduced by 50mA @ 12
VDC
* The Ethernet is normally turned off and is only enabled
when outgoing communications are required (email or FTP)
* User needs to push the Setup button to temporarily enable
the Ethernet port for webpage access
Partially On
Always On
* The camera is effectively off in a low powered state
* Typical power consumption is 80 mA @ 12 VDC
* Ethe
communications
* The camera will temporarily wake up to the fully on
power mode when traffic occurs on the network. In
situations where there is constant network traffic, the
camera may effectively be in the Fully On power mode
Moderate
Power Save
Mode
* The camera is effectively off in a low powered state
* Typical power consumption is 80 mA @ 12 VDC
* Ethernet is always off
* Disconnecting and connecting the camera to another
Ethernet device will momentarily wake up the camera to
allow it to process incoming communications. The camera
will go into the low powered mode again – if no
communications occur.
Full Power
Save Mode
* The camera is effectively off in a low powered state
* Average power consumption is typically 10 mA @ 12 VDC
* The Ethernet is normally turned off and is only enabled
when outgoing communications are required (email or FTP)
* User needs to push the Setup button to temporarily enable
the Ethernet port for webpage access
* The camera can respond to RS-232 and RS-485
communication in this mode.
Deep Sleep
Always On
* The Deep Sleep power consumption (6mA typically) is not
affected by the Ethernet Power Mode
* Ethernet, RS-232 and RS-485 communications are nonresponsive in Deep Sleep mode
Ethernet
Operating Characteristics
Mode
rnet is on and always available for incoming
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Moderate
Power Save
Mode
* Not recommended
Full Power
Save Mode
* The Deep Sleep power consumption (6mA typically) is not
affected by the Ethernet Power Mode
* If Ethernet communications are not used this can reduce
the power consumption of the camera by 50mA when the
camera exits the Deep Sleep state
Off State
Always On
* The Off State power consumption (1mA typically) is not
affected by the Ethernet Power Mode
* Ethernet, RS-232 and RS-485 communications are nonresponsive in the Off State
Moderate
Power Save
Mode
* Not recommended
Full Power
Save Mode
* The Off State power consumption (1mA typically) is not
affected by the Ethernet Power Mode
* If Ethernet communications are not used, this can reduce
the power consumption of the camera by 50 mA when the
camera exits the deep sleep state
Table 7-5 Capture Response Time
Power Mode
Typical Capture Time from Trigger Event
Fully On
< 1 second
Partially On
10 seconds
Deep Sleep
15 seconds
Off State
90 seconds
Note
See Section 7.2.2 Ethernet Power Mode Settings for other settings
that influence power consumption.
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7.7.2 Self-Timed Capture1
The Self-Timed Capture1 Sub Tab (see Figure 7-29) is used to configure the
camera to capture still images or video using the internal clock of the
CC5M5PX.
Figure 7-29 Self-Timed Capture Page
When either of the Self-Timed Capture triggers is enabled, the CC5M5PX uses
its internal clock as a trigger to initiate the capture of still images or video. In
addition to the Self-Timed Capture1 there is also a second independent SelfTimed Capture2. Each configuration is independent of the other, but
overlapping events may delay or prevent one or the other from occurring. For
example, 2 video recordings or still image captures cannot occur at the same
time.
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The first step in setting up the Self-Timed Capture is to select the Enable
option for the capture method (see Figure 7-30). Once Enable is selected,
parameters for the capture method can be edited.
Figure 7-30 Enable and Capture Time Values
The Self-Timed Capture triggers are set up with the timing relative to
midnight. The first parameter to enter is the Start Minutes relative to
midnight. The Start Minutes parameter is the first occurance of a capture
event after midnight. If the first timed event is to begin right at midnight, then
set this parameter to zero. If the the first timed event is at 7:00am, then Start
Minutes would be set to 420 as there are 60 minutes per hour, and the start
time is 7 hours after midnight (7 hours * 60 minutes/hour = 420 minutes).
Similarily, the Stop Minutes specifies when the capture event is to stop relative
to midnight. Set the Stop Minutes to 0 if there is no stop time. If a stop time
such as 7:00 pm (1900h) is desired, then enter the value of 1140 as there are
60 minutes per hour, and the stop time is 19 hours past midnight (19 hours *
60 minutes/hour = 1140 minutes).
Illustrations of the Start and Stop Times are shown in Table 7-6.
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Table 7-6 Start and Stop Time Examples
Start and Stop Time Settings
Start Minutes = 0
Stop Minutes = 0
Start Minutes = 420 (07:00H)
Stop Minutes = 1140 (19:00H)
Start Minutes = 1260 (21:00H)
Stop Minutes = 480 (08:00H)
Graphical Illustration on a 24 hour Clock
The Capture Interval is the time between capture events once the Start
Minutes value is reached. For hourly pictures, a value of 60 can be entered. If a
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Table 7-7 Self-Time Capture Variables
Allowable Values
Self-Timed
Capture Enable
* Enable
* Disable
Enables or Disables the Self-Timed Capture Trigger
Start Minutes
0 to 1439
Start time in minutes relative to midnight
Stop Minutes
0 to 1439
Start time in minutes relative to midnight
Capture Interval
0 to 1439
Interval between capture times in minutes. To initiate a capture
interval every 5 min set the variable to 5
Still Image
Capture
* Yes
* No
Select Yes to include still image captures
Number of
Images
1 to 60
Determines how many still images will be taken when the
capture time is reached
Image Interval
1 to 60
If the number of images (above parameter) is greater than 1,
this parameter is the time spacing between images
Capture to
Memory Card
* CARD
* No
Selecting CARD enables the still images taken to be stored to
the memory card
Maximum
Memory Size
0 to 65535
This is the allowable space on the memory card that will be
reserved for Still Images taken by the Self-Timed Capture (in
megabytes). A value of 1000 will reserve 1000 Mbytes. A value
of 0 has the camera automatically allocate memory.
Management
Type Options
* Fill and Stop
* Ring Memory
There are 2 methods of managing files on the memory card:
* Fill and Stop will stop recording additional images once the
memory card is full or the allocated memory size is reached
* Ring memory management will start deleting the oldest files
once the memory card is full or the allocated memory size is
reached
Still Image
Settings
* Setting #1
* Setting #2
Still images for this Self-Timed Capture can use 1 of 2 settings.
Settings #1 and #2 can be setup with various banner,
resolution and compression values. Refer to Section 7.8
Main Folder
Name
Read Only Field
This is a read only field. The Name of the Main Folder where the
still image files will be stored (SelfTimed1Still)
Sub Folder
Options
*
Year_Month_Day_Ta
ken
*
Year_Month_Taken
An option is given to store images in a subfolder named by
Year_Month or Year_Month_Day. Selecting the Year_Month_Day
option has some performance advantages when a large number
of images are taken. Reducing the number of files in a folder
speeds up the storing and file management process. Speed
advantages are only noticeable if the number of files in the
Year_Month folder will exceed 1000
value of 0 is entered (not recommended), the Image Interval time will apply to
still images and video of the specified duration will be captured repeatedly.
Table 7-7 summarizes all the parameters associated with the Self-Timed
Capture.
Variable
Description
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Send via email
* Disabled
* EMAIL Settings
#1
* * EMAIL Settings
#2
Selecting one of the EMAIL settings enables the camera to
transmit the still images via EMAIL. The selected EMAIL
settings should be properly configured before using the option
Email Still Image
Settings
* Setting #1
* Setting #2
One of the two Still Image Settings can be used for the still
images that are sent using the FTP
Send via FTP
* Diabled
* FTP Setting #1
* FTP Setting #2
Selecting one of the FTP settings enables the camera to
transmit the still images to an FTP server. The selected FTP
settings should be properly configured before using the option
FTP Still Image
Settings
* Setting #1
* Setting #2
One of the two Still Image Settings can be used for the still
images that are sent using FTP
Send via PakBus
* Disabled
* Enabled
Used to enable the still images to be sent to PakBus compatible
device. The PakBus settings should be properly configured in
the Communications Page before enabling this option
PakBus Still
Image Settings
* Setting #1
* Setting #2
One of the two still image settings can be used for the still
images that are sent using FTP
Video Capture
* Yes
* No
Select Yes to include Video Capturing
Video Settings
* Setting #1
* Setting #2
One of two video settings can be used for video capture
Duration in
Seconds
0 to 60
The length of time the video is recorded for
Capture to
Memory Card
* CARD
* No
Selecting CARD enables the video taken to be stored to the
memory card
Maximum
Memory Card
0 to 65535
This is the allowable space on the memory card that will be
reserved for videos taken by the Self-Timed Capture (in
megabytes). A value of 1000 will reserve 1000 Mbytes. A value
of 0 has the camera automatically allocate memory
Management
Type Options
* Fill and Stop
* Ring Memory
There are 2 methods of managing files on the memory card:
* Fill and Stop will stop recording additional images once the
memory card is full or the allocated memory size is reached
* Ring memory management will start deleting the oldest files
once the memory card is full or the allocated memory size is
reached
Main Folder
Name
Read Only Field
This is a read only field. The Name of the Main Folder where the
still image files will be stored (SelfTimed1Video).
Sub Folder
Options
*
Year_Month_Day_Ta
ken
*
Year_Month_Taken
An option is given to store Videos in a subfolder named by
Year_Month or Year_Month_Day. Selecting the Year_Month_Day
option has some performance advantages when a large number
of Videos are taken. Reducing the number of files in a folder
speeds up the storing and file management process. Speed
advantages are only noticeable if the number of files in the
Year_Month folder will exceed 1000.
Send via Email
* Disabled
* EMAIL Settings#1
* EMAIL Settings#2
Selecting one of the EMAIL Settings enables the camera to
transmit the video files via EMAIL. The selected EMAIL Settings
should be properly configured before using the option.
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Send via FTP
* Disabled
* FTP Settings#1
* FTP Settings#2
Selecting one of the FTP Settings enables the camera to
transmit the video files to an FTP server. The selected FTP
Settings should be properly configured before using the option.
Send via PakBus
* Disabled
* Enabled
Used to enable the video files to be sent to PakBus compatible
device. The PakBus settings should be properly configured in
the Communications Page before enabling this option
7.7.3 Self-Timed Capture2
The settings and parameters are the same as Self-Timed Capture1. Refer to
the previous section (7.6.2).
7.7.4 External Trigger
The External Trigger Sub Tab (see Figure 7-31) is used to configure the
camera to capture still images or video using an external signal that is applied
to the External Trigger input line.
The External Trigger can be configured for an active HIGH signal or an active
LOW signal (see Section 7.3.5). The capture is triggered by the transition from
the inactive state to the active state. The minimum required pulse period is
10msec. Preferably pulses should be short in duration (only a few seconds).
The voltage levels are:
x Low Level: <0.65 V (-20 VDC Absolute Min)
x High Level: >2.0 VDC (+20 VDC Absolute Max)
Leaving the signal on the External Trigger in the active state will prevent the
camera from entering into a low powered state. If an external device is
allowed to keep the camera in its Fully On State, power consumption will be
greatly affected.
When the camera is fully on and no other process is taking place, the time
from the transition of the signal from inactive to active, to the time a picture is
captured or video is started, is typically less than 100msec. The description of
the parameters for the External Trigger setup is outlined in Table 7-9 External
Trigger Variables.
7.7.4.1 File Transfer Queuing
When perfoming multiple captures and transfers off the camera in rapid
succession the camera will queue file transfers (i.e. send via FTP, then SMTP,
then PakBus). File queueing separates the transfer functions from image and
video capture.
The camera can capture up to 5 images or videos in parallel with the file
transfers all taking place at the same time. For this feature to work an SD card
must be present.
7.7.4.2 External Trigger Video Pre-Recording
Video pre-recording allows the camera to record up to 30 seconds of video
leading up to a related trigger event. This feature can only be used with
external trigger and motion detection capture events.
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Table 7-8 External Trigger Variables
The external trigger configuration page includes an option labeled Pre-Record
In Seconds. By entering a value between 1 and 30 in this field the CC5MPX
will begin buffering video in its internal memory. When an event occurs, the
CC5MPX will store the set number of seconds of video to file and then continue
recording the live video until the number of seconds has elapsed.
The use of pre-recording does impose some limitations on the functionality
available in the CC5MPX:
x The pre-recording feature can only be used when the camera is in the
Fully On power mode.
x If the text banner is enabled in the Video Settings used as part of Pre-
Record configuration, the text banner will be visible in the Live Video
view on the webpage.
x If both image capture and video pre-recording are configured for the
same event, the video recording will take precedence. Only once the
video has been recorded and saved or transferred from the camera
will the image capture occur.
Variable
Allowable Values Description
Figure 7-31 External Trigger Setup Page
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External
Trigger
Enable
* Enable
* Disable
Enables or Disables External Trigger Capture
Still Image
Capture
* Yes
* No
Select Yes to include still image captures
Number of
Images
1 to 60
Determines how many still images will be taken when the
External Trigger is activated
Image
Interval
1 to 60
If the Number of Images (above parameter) is greater than 1, this
parameter is the time spacing between images
Capture to
Memory Card
* CARD
* No
Selecting CARD enables the still images taken to be stored to the
memory card
Maximum
Memory Size
0 to 65535
This is the allowable space on the memory card that will be
reserved for Still Images taken by the Self-Timed Capture (in
megabytes). A value of 1000 will reserve 1000 Mbytes. A value of
0 has the camera automatically allocate memory.
Management
Type Options
* Fill and Stop
* Ring Memory
There are 2 methods of managing files on the memory card:
* Fill and Stop will stop recording additional images once the
memory card is full or the allocated memory size is reached
* Ring memory management will start deleting the oldest files
once the memory card is full or the allocated memory size is
reached
Still Image
Settings
* Setting #1
* Setting #2
Still images for this Self-Timed Capture can use 1 of 2 settings.
Settings #1 and #2 can be setup with various banner, resolution
and compression values. Refer to Section 7.8
Main Folder
Name
Read Only Field
This is a read only field. The Name of the Main Folder where the
still image files will be stored (SelfTimed1Still)
Sub Folder
Options
*
Year_Month_Day_Taken
* Year_Month_Taken
An option is given to store images in a subfolder named by
Year_Month or Year_Month_Day. Selecting the Year_Month_Day
option has some performance advantages when a large number of
images are taken. Reducing the number of files in a folder speeds
up the storing and file management process. Speed advantages are
only noticeable if the number of files in the Year_Month folder will
exceed 1000.
Send via email
* Disabled
* EMAIL Settings #1
* EMAIL Settings #2
Selecting one of the EMAIL settings enables the camera to
transmit the still images via EMAIL. The selected EMAIL settings
should be properly configured before using the option
Email Still
Image
Settings
* Setting #1
* Setting #2
One of the two Still Image Settings can be used for the still images
that are sent using the EMAIL
Send via FTP
* Diabled
* FTP Setting #1
* FTP Setting #2
Selecting one of the FTP settings enables the camera to transmit
the still images to an FTP server. The selected FTP settings should
be properly configured before using the option
FTP Still
Image
Settings
* Setting #1
* Setting #2
One of the two Still Image Settings can be used for the still images
that are sent using FTP
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Send via
PakBus
* Disabled
* Enabled
Used to enable the still images to be sent to PakBus compatible
device. The PakBus settings should be properly configured in the
Communications Page before enabling this option
PakBus Still
Image
Settings
* Setting #1
* Setting #2
One of the two still image settings can be used for the still images
that are sent using FTP
Video Capture
* Yes
* No
Select Yes to include Video Capturing
Video Settings
* Setting #1
* Setting #2
One of two video settings can be used for video capture
Duration in
Seconds
0 to 60
The length of time the video is recorded
Pre-Record in
Seconds
0 to 30
The length of time the video is recorded prior to the external
trigger event. This interval is a portion of the ‘Duration in
Seconds’ interval. It is not in addition to the ‘Duration in Seconds’
interval
Capture to
Memory Card
* CARD
* No
Selecting CARD enables the video taken to be stored to the
memory card
Maximum
Memory Size
0 to 65535
This is the allowable space on the memory card that will be
reserved for videos taken by this External Trigger Capture (in
megabytes). A value of 1000 reserves 1000 Mbytes. A value of 0
has the camera automatically allocate memory.
Management
Type Options
* Fill and Stop
* Ring Memory
There are 2 methods of managing files on the memory card:
* Fill and Stop will stop recording additional video once the
memory card is full or the allocated memory size is reached
* Ring memory management will start deleting the oldest files
once the memory card is full or the allocated memory size is
reached
Main Folder
Name
Read Only Field
This is a read only field. The Name of the Main Folder where the
still image files will be stored (ExternTrig1Video).
Sub Folder
Options
*
Year_Month_Day_Taken
* Year_Month_Taken
An option is given to store videos in a subfolder named by
Year_Month or Year_Month_Day. Selecting the Year_Month_Day
option has some performance advantages when a large number of
videos are taken. Reducing the number of files in a folder speeds
up the storing and file management process. Speed advantages are
only noticeable if the number of files in the Year_Month folder will
exceed 1000. If speed is not an issue, then user preference is fine.
Send via
Email
* Disabled
* EMAIL Settings#1
* EMAIL Settings#2
Selecting one of the EMAIL Settings enables the camera to
transmit the video files via EMAIL. The selected EMAIL Settings
should be properly configured before using the option.
Send via FTP
* Disabled
* FTP Settings#1
* FTP Settings#2
Selecting one of the FTP Settings enables the camera to transmit
the video files to an FTP server. The selected FTP Settings should
be properly configured before using the option.
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Send via
PakBus
* Disabled
* Enabled
Used to enable the video files to be sent to PakBus compatible
device. The PakBus settings should be properly configured in the
Communications Page before enabling this option.
7.7.5 Motion Detection
The Motion Detection Sub Tab (see Figure 6) is used to configure the camera
to capture still images or video using the Motion Detection capability of the
camera.
Even if this feature is enabled, the motion detection will only operate when the
camera is in the Fully On power state.
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Figure 7-32 Motion Detection Page
7.7.5.1 CC5MPX Motion Detection Description
The CC5MPX camera implements an adaptive motion detection scheme in
order to help avoid false motion detection triggers that can occur in normal
outdoor scenes. The adaptive motion detection method automatically adjusts
the motion detection threshold based on the average motion characteristics of
a given scene.
The adaptive motion detection scheme sets its threshold values based on a 20
second moving average of the scene. For example, if a CC5MPX was focused on
a ceiling fan that was off the CC5MPX motion detection would be triggered if
the fan was turned on. After a period of 20 seconds the motion detection
would no longer be triggered as the continuous motion of the fan would
automatically increase the required motion detection trigger level.
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The sensitivity level for motion detection is the only user configurable
parameter for Motion Detection operation. A value of 1 provides the least
sensitive motion detect threshold setting and a value of 99 provides the most
sensitive motion detect threshold setting. Motion detection can be a
complicated feature to implement. It is recommended to start off with a
motion detect threshold setting of 50 and experiment with the performance
based on your application.
If the camera is not detecting motion that is desired, then the motion detection
sensitivity level should be increased. If the camera is producing too many false
triggers, then the motion detect level should be decreased. Note that there is
always a probability that the camera can either produce false motion detects
or not detect desirable motion due to too many scene variables. In some cases
where motion detection of a small object is required, it may be necessary to
set a motion detect level that will also produce frequent false triggers.
The adaptive motion detect is a very good method for most applications. One
consideration is that when a continuous level of motion is introduced into a
scene the motion detection sensitivity decreases. The result is that some
motion may not be detected when a continuous dynamic scene exists. For
example, a person walking through a scene with windblown trees may not
trigger the motion detect capture that would normally be triggered when
there is no wind and the trees are not moving.
Motion Detection Notes:
x If a moving object that requires detection occupies a larger
percentage of the image scene, the motion detection tends to be more
reliable. Zooming in or moving the camera closer to the moving
objects helps improve performance.
x Objects moving slowly within the image scene require a higher
sensitivity setting compared to fast moving objects.
x Sudden changing light levels can falsely trigger motion detection.
Sources of false triggers include rapidly changing light levels at
sunrise or sunset, or during the movement of clouds.
x Good lighting of the image scene produces the best results.
x The motion detection feature uses the full 4:3 ratio frame to capture
motion. Still images in the 320 x 176, 640 x 352 and 1280 x 720
formats, and video in the 720p format will crop a portion of the top
and bottom of the image or video.
x Motion detection is paused when video is being recorded.
x The delay from motion occurring to image capture is typically 1
second (2 seconds for a 5MP image).
7.7.5.2 Motion Detection Video Pre-Recording
Video pre-recording allows the camera to record up tp 30 seconds of video
leading up to a related trigger event. This feature can only be used with the
external trigger and motion detection capture events.
The Motion Detection configuration page includes an option labe
Record In Seconds. By entering a value between 1 and 30 in this field, the
CC5MPX will begin buffering video in its internal memory. When an event
occurs, the CC5MPX stores a set number of seconds of video to file and then
continues recording the live video until the number of seconds of duration has
elapsed.
The use of pre-recording does impose some limitations on the functionality
available in the CC5MPX:
led Pre-
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Table 7-9 Motion Detection Settings
Sensitivity
Level
1 to 99
The best method for determining where to set the level for your
needs is to experiment with the values. The Value of 1 is the least
sensitive value but less prone to false triggers. The Value of 99 is
the most sensitive value, and is most susceptible to false triggers.
You do not need to enable the motion detection to test its
functionality. Simply set this parameter and observe the Motion
Detect Status in the Live Video page.
Motion
Detection
Enable
* Enable
* Disable
Enables or Disables Motion Detection Captures.
Start Minutes
0 to 1439
Start time in minutes relative to Midnight. The Motion Detection
can be set to be active for a certain time period only. See Table 7-6
Start and Stop Time Examples for more details.
Stop Minutes
0 to 1439
Stop time in minutes relative to Midnight. The Motion Detection
can be set to be active for a certain time period only. See Table 7-6
Start and Stop Time Examples for more details.
Still Image
Capture
* Yes
* No
Select Yes to include still image captures.
Number of
Images
1 to 60
Determines how many still images will be taken when the Motion
Detection is activated.
Image
Interval
1 to 60
If the Number of Images (above parameter) is greater than 1, this
parameter is the time spacing between images.
Capture to
Memory Card
* CARD
* No
Selecting CARD enables the still images taken to be stored to the
memory card.
Maximum
Memory Size
0 to 65535
This is the allowable space on the memory card that will be
reserved for Still Images taken by Motion Detection capture (in
megabytes). A value of 1000 reserves 1000 Mbytes. A value of 0
has the camera automatically allocate the memory.
Management
Type Options
* Fill and Stop
* Ring Memory
There are 2 methods of managing files on the memory card:
* Fill and Stop will stop recording additional images once the
memory card is full or the allocated memory size is reached
x The pre-recording feature can only be used when the camera is in the
Fully On power mode.
x If the text banner is enabled in the Video Settings used as part of Pre-
Record configuration, the text banner will be visible in the Live Video
view on the webpage.
x If both image capture and video pre-recording are configured for the
same event, the video recording will take precedence. Only once the
video has been recorded and saved or transferred from the camera
will the image capture occur.
Variable
Allowable Values Description
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* Ring memory management will start deleting the oldest files
once the memory card is full or the allocated memory size is
reached
Still Image
Settings
* Setting #1
* Setting #2
Still Images for the External Trigger Capture can use 1 of 2
settings. Settings #1 and Settings #2 can be setup with various
banner, resolution and compression values.
Main Folder
Name
Read Only Field
This is a read only field. The Name of the Main Folder where the
still image files will be stored (MotionDetectStill).
Sub Folder
Options
*
Year_Month_Day_Taken
* Year_Month_Taken
An option is given to store images in a subfolder named by
Year_Month or Year_Month_Day. Selecting the Year_Month_Day
option has some performance advantages when a large number of
images are taken. Reducing the number of files in a folder speeds
up the storing and file management process. Speed advantages are
only noticeable if the number of files in the Year_Month folder will
exceed 1000.
Send via
Email
* Disabled
* EMAIL Settings #1
* EMAIL Settings #2
Selecting one of the EMAIL settings enables the camera to
transmit the still images via EMAIL. The selected EMAIL settings
should be properly configured before using the option
Email Still
Image
Settings
* Setting #1
* Setting #2
One of two still image settings can be used for the still images that
are sent using EMAIL.
Send via FTP
* Disabled
* FTP Settings #1
* FTP Settings #2
Selecting one of the FTP Settings enables the camera to transmit
the still images to an FTP server. The selected FTP Settings should
be properly configured before using the option.
FTP Still
Image
Settings
* Setting #1
* Setting #2
One of the two Still Image Settings can be used for the still images
that are sent using FTP
Send via
PakBus
* Disabled
* Enabled
Used to enable the still images to be sent to PakBus compatible
device. The PakBus settings should be properly configured in the
Communications Page before enabling this option
PakBus Still
Image
Settings
* Setting #1
* Setting #2
One of the two still image settings can be used for the still images
that are sent using FTP
Video Capture
* Yes
* No
Select Yes to include Video Capturing
Video Settings
* Setting #1
* Setting #2
One of two video settings can be used for video capture
Duration in
Seconds
0 to 60
The length of time the video is recorded
Pre-Record in
Seconds
0 to 30
The length of time the video is recorded prior to the external
trigger event. This interval is a portion of the ‘Duration in
Seconds’ interval. It is not in addition to the ‘Duration in Seconds’
interval
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Capture to
Memory Card
* CARD
* No
Selecting CARD enables the video taken to be stored to the
memory card.
Maximum
Memory Size
0 to 65535
This is the allowable space on the memory card that will be
reserved for video taken by Motion Detection capture (in
megabytes). A value of 1000 reserves 1000 Mbytes. A value of 0
has the camera automatically allocate the memory.
Management
Type Options
* Fill and Stop
* Ring Memory
There are 2 methods of managing files on the memory card:
* Fill and Stop will stop recording additional video once the
memory card is full or the allocated memory size is reached
* Ring memory management will start deleting the oldest files
once the memory card is full or the allocated memory size is
reached
Main Folder
Name
Read Only Field
This is a read only field. The Name of the Main Folder where the
video files will be stored (MotionDetectVideo).
Sub Folder
Options
*
Year_Month_Day_Taken
* Year_Month_Taken
An option is given to store Video in a subfolder named by
Year_Month or Year_Month_Day. Selecting the Year_Month_Day
option has some performance advantages when a large number of
Videos are taken. Reducing the number of files in a folder speeds
up the storing and file management process. Speed advantages are
only noticeable if the number of files in the Year_Month folder will
exceed 1000. If speed is not an issue, then user preference is fine.
Send via
Email
* Disabled
* EMAIL Settings#1
* EMAIL Settings#2
Selecting one of the EMAIL Settings enables the camera to
transmit the video files via EMAIL. The selected EMAIL Settings
should be properly configured before using the option.
Send via FTP
* Disabled
* FTP Settings#1
* FTP Settings#2
Selecting one of the FTP Settings enables the camera to transmit
the video files to an FTP server. The selected FTP Settings should
be properly configured before using the option.
Send via
PakBus
* Disabled
* Enabled
Used to enable the video files to be sent to PakBus compatible
device. The PakBus settings should be properly configured in the
Communications Page before enabling this option
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7.7.6 Save/Read Camera Settings
This feature allows for configuration settings to be saved or loaded via the
web interface. The .xml configuration files are also compatible with the Device
Configuration Utility.
Figure 7-33 Save/Read Camera Settings
7.8 PakBus Communication Settings
Figure 7-34 Communication Settings Page
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Table 7-10 PakBus Communication Settings
Allowable
RS-232 BAUD Rate
* 115200
* 57600
* 38400
* 19200
* 9600
Select the desired BAUD rate. Once the BAUD rate is set, it will
always be fixed. The factory Default Settings is 115200 BAUD.
RS-485 BAUD Rate
* 115200
* 57600
* 38400
* 19200
* 9600
Select the desired BAUD rate. Once the BAUD rate is set, it will
always be fixed. The factory Default Settings is 115200 BAUD.
PakBus Port
Read Only
The value reflects the internal jumper settings of the camera. It
will either read RS-232 or RS-485. See Section 8 Internal
Jumpers, if the jumpers need to be changed.
PakBus Address
1 to 4094
The desired PakBus address for this camera. The factory default
is 55.
PakBus Destination
Address
1 to 4094
The PakBus address of the device the camera will communicate
with or send files to.
PakBus Neighbour
Address
0 to 4094
Enter the address of the PakBus device physically to connect to
the CC5MPX PakBus communication lines. This allows the
neighbor to relay communication between the CC5MPX and the
final destination for the data.
PakBus Communication
Delay
0 to 16
Extra delays may be required for certain communication links,
such as satellite.
PakBus Security Code
0 to 65535
The factory default is 0. If a security code is not required by the
PakBus destination device, set this parameter to 0. Otherwise set
the security code as required by the destination service.
Communications using the PakBus protocol enables remote retrieval and/or
storage of images or video to external devices such as compatible Campbell
Scientific dataloggers. The factory default communication interface is RS-232.
If RS-485 is required, the internal camera jumpers will need to be changed.
See Section 8 for more details.
Additionally, the PakBus neighbouring address allows for communication with
devices that are several hops away on the PakBus network. See TABLE 7-11
for reference.
Variable
Description
Values
7.9 Still Images
Selecting the Still Image settings tab brings up the Still Image settings page
(see Figure 7-35). The Still Image settings allows for the configuration of still
images that the camera will take/
There are 2 Sub Tabs that include 2 independent Still Settings:
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Table 7-11 Still Image Settings
Resolution
* 320 x 176
* 320 x 240
* 640 x 352
* 640 x 485
* 1280 x 720
* 1280 x 960
* 2592 x 1944
The resolution option is the resolution of the Still Image in pixels
(width x height)
Banner
Position
* OFF
* Inside Top
* Inside Bottom
* Outside Top
* Outside Bottom
Selecting the Inside banner displays the text within the image
area either at the top or bottom.
The Outside banner is a text bar placed above or below the still
image. The vertical height of the picture is increased to
accommodate the Outside banner. See Table 7-13 Still Image
Resolution Details for the image sizes with Outside banners.
Name on
Image Banner
* NO
* YES
Be selecting Yes, a custom name can be placed on the Image
Banner. Refer to Section 11 for details on how to alter the Banner
via a PakBus datalogger. See Table 7-13 Still Image Resolution
Details for the number of characters that can fit on a specific
resolution size. The Actual Text field can hold 255 characters.
Include
Timestamp in
Banner
* NONE
*
YYYY/MM/DD/HH/MM/SS
*MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM:SS
*MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM
A timestamp can be placed on the banner, there are several
options for the format of the date and time to be printed on the
image. For example, the YYYY/MM/DD HH:MM:SS setting would
print a date as: 2014/01/30/ 14:54:07
x Still Settings #1
x Still Settings #2
Table 7-12 Still Image Settings describes the variables used in the Still Image
settings.
Figure 7-35 Still Images Settings Page
Variable Allowable Values Description
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*MM/DD/YYYY
Default File
Name
Text Field
This text field allows a file name to be used for the still images
produced. The text is limited to 32 characters.
Count Type
* NONE
* Date and Time
* Number Increment
* The NONE option uses the same file name for all pictures. Only
1 image name appears in a directory or is transmitted out
(EMAIL, FTP, or PakBus)
* The Date and Time option appends a timestamp to the file
name, The text entered in the above parameter (Default File
Name) is followed by the date and time:
<Default File Name>_YYYY_MM_DD_HH_MM_SS.jpg
* The Number Increment option appends a 10 digit counter to the
file name. The files are named with the following format after the
Default File Name text:
<Default File Name>_XXXXXXXXXX.jpg
JPG
Compression
Level
* NONE/Lossless
* Low
* Med
* High
* Very High
The None/Lossless compression level produces the largest JPEG
files with no loss of information. The Very High compression level
produces the smallest file sizes, but there will be noticeable
distortions in the picture due to compression. See Table 7-13 Still
Image Resolution Details for typical size information.
Table
Resolution
Size with
Outside
Banner
Maximum
Characters
in Banner
Compression
Typical File
Size
320 x 176
320 x 192
45
None/Lossless
32
Low
16
Medium
12
High
8
Very High
6
320 x 240
320 x 256
45
None/Lossless
40
Low
20
Medium
15
High
10
Very High
8
640 x 352
640 x 384
64
None/Lossless
120
Low
40
Medium
28
High
20
Very High
16
640 x 480
640 x 512
64
None/Lossless
132
7-12 Still Image Resolution Details
Type
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Low
48
Medium
32
High
25
Very High
18
1280 x 720
1280 x 752
98
None/Lossless
448
Low
128
Medium
75
High
54
Very High
40
1280 x 960
1280 x 992
98
None/Lossless
580
Low
164
Medium
96
High
68
Very High
48
2592 x
1944
2592 x
1984
136
None/Lossless
1900
Low
500
Medium
264
High
190
Very High
150
7.9.1 GPS Coordinates [AL: exactly the same as 7.6.1]
GPS coordinates (CC5MPXGPSLatitude and CC5MPXGPSLongitude) can be
embedded in the image or video files that the camera generates. 2 PakBus
variables allow the logger to send the GPS coordinates to the camera, where
they are embedded in the images or video.
The GPS coordinates must be sent as floating point values. Positive latitude
and longitude represent northern and eastern hemispheres, respectively.
While negative values represent southern and western hemispheres,
respectively. Values are not saved through a power cycle, or in off-mode, but
do not need to be updated every time an image or video is sent.
7.9.1.1 Example Program – Adding GPS Coordinates to Image Banner
The following example illustrates the use of the CC5MPXGPSLatitude and
CC5MPXGPSLongitude instructions, which can be used with CR800 series,
CR1000, or CR3000 dataloggers.
Public sendGps As Boolean Public gpsLat, gpsLong As Float public sendVarResult
BeginProg
sendGps = false
gpsLat = 50.0
gpsLong = -139.0
SerialOpen (Com1,115200,4,0,2000)
Scan (1,Sec,0,0) If sendGps Then sendGps = false SendVariables
(sendVarResult,Com1,0,55,0000,0,"Public","CC5MPXGPSLatitude",gpsLat, 1)
SendVariables (sendVarResult,Com1,0,55,0000,0,"Public","CC5MPXGPSLongitude",gpsLong, 1)
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EndIf
NextScan EndProg
8. Internal Jumpers
There are 2 sets of jumpers that are internal to the camera. 1 set is used to
select either RS-232 or RS-485 communications on the Power I/O cable. The
other set is used to select a pull up or a pull down resistor on the External
Trigger input line.
Refer to Section 20 for details to remove the backplate to access the internal
jumpers of the camera.
8.1 RS-232/RS-485 Jumpers
Jumper locations are shown in Figure 7. There are 3 jumpers that can be
moved from either the left or the right 2 x 3 jumper posts. When the jumpers
are on the right 2 x 3 jumper posts then the RS-232 output is selected (Factory
Default position). To change the serial output format from RS-232 to RS-485
move all 3 jumpers from the right to the 2 x 3 jumper posts located on the left
position. Always move all 3 jumpers and never install additional jumpers.
The available communication interfaces can be configured with the cameras
web interface or via the Device Configuration Utility. RS-232 and RS-485
interfaces can be configured to a range of baud rates between 9600 and
115200 baud. Both interfaces support only the PakBus protocol.
Figure 8-1 Internal Jumper Locations
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8.2 External Trigger Pull-up/Pull -down Jumper
The jumper location for the External Pull-up/Pull-down location is shown in
Figure 7. When the jumper is located on the right 2 pins of the header (factory
default position) there is a 100 KOhm pull-down resistor connected from the
External Trigger line to ground. When the jumper is placed on the left 2 pins of
the header there is a 47K pull-up resistor connected from the External Trigger
line to 3.3 Volts.
The pull-up resistor would be useful for having contact closures or open
collector output signals trigger the camera. In the case of a contact closure the
jumper would be moved to the pull-up position and then 1 end of the contact
would connect to the External Trigger signal and the other end of the contact
would connect to ground. A schematic representation is shown in Figure 8-2.
Figure 8-2 Schmatic Showing External Contact Device
9. RS-232 Communications
The RS-232 serial communications are used with the camera for two
purposes: to configure and setup the camera using Device Configuration
Utility software that Campbell Scientific provides; to send image files from the
camera to other devices using the PakBus protocol.
Check the PakBus port value under the Communications Setting if you are not
sure that your camera has internal jumpers configured to RS-232 or RS-485
(see Figure 9-1).
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Can be RS-232
or RS-485
Figure 9-1 Serial PakBus Port Setting
The CC5MPX Power I/O port is configured by default to provide a 3-wire RS232 connection (Tx, Rx, Ground). The wires can be terminated directly on the
control ports of a compatible datalogger. For connection to a computer 9 pin
serial port, use the DB9 FEMALE to Terminal Block Adaptor, which facilitates
the connection of the Cable Pigtail end to a computer 9-pin serial port. The
adaptor comes with the CC5MPX as an accessory. See Figure 9-2.
Figure 9-2 Connecting the CC5MPX to a 9 Pin RS-232 Port
An illustration of the required RS-232 connections to a datalogger is shown in
Figure 9-3.
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Figure 9-3 Datalogger Connections with RS-232
10. RS-485 Communications
The optional RS-485 communication interface of the CC5MPX can be used in
conjunction with the MD485 to interface a datalogger to 1 or more cameras.
Refer to the MD485 Manual for additional information.
The MD485 is useful for connecting more than 1 camera to a datalogger or if
long cable lengths are involved. If multiple cameras are connected to an
MD485, then it would be beneficial to offset the capture times of the images so
that only 1 camera is attempting to transmit a file at any given time.
The camera can download images or video via an RS-485 port using the
PakBus protocol. An MD485 is required to interface the camera to a
datalogger. The following items are required for RS-485 PakBus
communications and can be confirmed by either the web interface of the
Device Configuration Utility:
x Confirm that the PakBus port parameter of the Communications
Setting is reading RS-485.
x Set the RS-485 BAUD rate to match the BAUD rate of the device being
connected to the camera.
x Set the parameter PakBus Address of Commincation Settings to a
unique value in the PakBus network.
x Set the parameter PakBus Destination Address of the device that the
camera needs to send images to.
x Include PakBus Security Code, as required.
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Set for RS-
Figure 10-1 RS-485 Shown in PakBus Port Setting
11. PakBus Communications
The camera uses the PakBus protocol to send image files from the camera to
the datalogger or other PakBus compatible devices. The Loggernet Tool
PakBus Graph can be used to change the configuration of a camera. The use of
the PakBus Graph is discussed in Section 11.2. Refer to the Loggernet
literature or software for more details.
PakBus can also be used to control specific operational parameters, transfer
variables or text between the datalogger and camera. When an image or video
file is ready to be transmitted, the camera will initiate communications and
send the image or video via the selected serial interface.
The CC5MPX is capable of producing video files that exceed 30MB in size.
Trying to send such a large file to a datalogger using PakBus can be
problematic. For this reason, the CC5MPX is setup to not send any files using
PakBus that are larger than 2MB.
The camera is a PakBus Lead node and is not capable of performing any
routing. However, the CC5MPX has the ability to communicate with devices
that are several hops away on the PakBus network.
11.1 Concurrent PakBus Communications
PakBus allows the camera to download images to a datalogger simultaneously
with other datalogger communications. A communications task will take
longer is the datalogger is communicating with multiple devices at the same
time.
It may be beneficial to set up the system to avoid image transfers when other
communications are scheduled.
For example, longer connect times on long distance telephone connections can
be avoided by scheduling image transfers from the camera to the datalogger
outside the scheduled data collection time. If a station is called on the hour to
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retrieve data, image acquisitions could be initiated before the scheduled call
(15 minutes prior) to shorten the connect times.
11.2 PakBus Graph Operations
The CC5MPX supports configuration via PakBus Graph over the serial port. A
logger or other type of PakBus relay device is required to interface PakBus
Graph to the camera.
11.2.1 Logger Settings
The logger must be configured as a router (i.e. Is Router must be set to true)
and the camera PakBus address must be in the list of allowed neighbours for
the datalogger port used. The camera and the logger must be set to use the
same baud rate to communicate properly.
11.2.2 Discovery
After starting PakBus graph, the camera may not be visible immediately. To
discover the camera, right click on the green box marked as [4094] in the
graph and click on Search for Neighbours. This will open the Search for
Neighbours dialog box, press the Start button and the graph should display all
the devices within the PakBus network.
11.2.3 Power Modes
The camera has several low power modes. The CC5MPX cannot respond to
PakBus communications while the camera is in the low power state of OFF
mode or in Deep Sleep mode. PakBus communications will wake up the
camera if it is set for Partially On mode. Using the low power mode with the
Ethernet power mode set to Full Power Save will allow the camera to respond
almost immediately (less than 10 seconds).
The external trigger can also be utilized to wake up the camera and have it
stay out or a low powered mode by asserting the external trigger and leaving
it high. Lowering the external trigger signal will allow the camera to enter a
low powered operating mode again.
11.3 PakBus Variable Control
The camera is capable of receiving variables, commands, or text from a
datalogger. The specific operational parameters that can be altered or
controlled include:
x Still Image Banners
x Video Banners
x Camera Window Defroster
x Camera Shutdown
The use of the “Send Variable” instruction allows the datalogger to transfer
values or text that can be used in the image or video banners. The “Send
Variable” instruction is used to toggle the camera window defroster on/off, or
safely shut the camera down.
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To update the Banner information with values from a datalogger the variable
is a String, and must be limited to 255 characters (including null terminator).
The camera variable names are:
x CC5MPXStillBanner1
x CC5MPXStillBanner2
x CC5MPXVideoBanner1
x CC5MPXVideoBanner2
The variable for controlling the window defroster is numeric and needs to be
declared as a Long in CRBasic. The variable for controlling camera power is a
Boolean, which needs to be declared in CRBasic. The names of the camera
variables are:
x CC5MPXDefroster
x CC5MPXShutdown
11.3.1 PakBus Control of Window Defroster Function
PakBus will temporarily (one shot) override the existing window defroster
control state. Users are advised to only use one type of control to avoid
unexpected operation of the defroster. Options include the Automatic mode
set via the webpage or the DevConfig Utility, or PakBus SendVariables
command.
To turn on the defroster, the numeric value should be set to a non-zero value
(i.e. 1). To turn the defroster off, the value should be set to zero. When a nonzero value is sent to the camera, the heater will turn on and a 65 second
countdown timer will start. After 65 seconds, the defroster will automatically
turn off (this should override settings already in place). If an additional nonzero is sent before the defroster is turned off, then the timer will be reset to
zero and will begin the countdown again.
The defroster commands should be sent to the camera every 60 seconds or
more to ensure continuous operation.
The defroster will be allowed to turn on only once for 65 seconds at internal
temperatures between 25°C and 50°C. This flag will only be reset again once
the internal temperature drops below 25°C, or the camera is reset. Full,
continuous operation is only allowed at temperatures of 25°C or less. At
internal temperatures above 50°C, the defroster will not turn on.
11.3.2 PakBus Control of CC5MPX Power
The ability to shutdown the camera safely using a PakBus command is
available in the CC5MPX. By writing a value of 1 (or any value not equaling
zero) to the public Boolean variable “CC5MPXShutdown” the camera initiates
a shutdown and power down cleanly. The shutdown process can take up to 30
seconds. The camera will turn back on after 10 minutes, or can be externally
triggered.
SendVariables (SendVarResult,Com1,0,55,0000,400, “Public”, “CC5MPXShutdown”,1,1)
Following is an example of the CRBasic command that will shut down a
camera with PakBus address 55:
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11.3.3 Example Program – SendVariable Instruction
The following example illustrates the use of the “SendVariable” instruction to
alter Still Image Banner #2, as well as toggle the camera window defroster.
‘CR1000 Series Datalogger
'Declare Public Variables
Public PTemp, batt_volt
Public TurnDefrosterOn As Boolean
Public TurnDefrosterVal As Long
Public SendVarResult As Long
Public BannerString As String * 60
Public tempstring As String * 60
'Define Data Tables
DataTable (Test,1,-1)
DataInterval (0,60,Sec,10)
Minimum (1,batt_volt,FP2,0,False)
Sample (1,PTemp,FP2)
EndTable
'Main Program
BeginProg
SerialOpen (Com1,115200,4,0,2000)
Scan (10,Sec,0,0)
PanelTemp (PTemp,250)
Battery (batt_volt)
'Enter other measurement instructions
tempstring = FormatFloat(PTemp,"%2.2f")
BannerString = "Panel Temp " + tempstring
If TimeIntoInterval (0,5,Min) Then
SendVariables
(SendVarResult,Com1,0,55,0000,400,"Public","CC5MPXStillBanner2",BannerString,1) EndIf
If TurnDefrosterOn = true Then
TurnDefrosterVal = 1
SendVariables
(SendVarResult,Com1,0,55,0000,200,"Public","CC5MPXDefroster",TurnDefrosterVal,1) TurnDefrosterOn
= false
EndIf
CallTable Test
NextScan
EndProg
11.4 PakBus Neighbouring Address
The PakBus protocol allows devices to relay data in a network. The CC5MPX
now has the ability to communicate with devices that are several hops away
on the PakBus network. To configure this new feature, a setting has been
added to the PakBus configuration screen on the webpage.
Entering the address of the PakBus device physically connected to the
CC5MPX PakBus communication lines, allows the neighbor to relay
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communication between the CC5MPX and the final destination for data. Leave
PakBus set to zero (0) if device is directly connected to the final destination.
12. Device Configuration Utility
The Device Configuration Utility can be used to change settings in the CC5MPX.
The Device Configuration Utility software can be downloaded at no charge
from the Campbell Scientific website.
Using the Device Configuration Utility:
x Connect the camera to the serial port of a PC using the DB9 FEMALE
to Terminal Block Adaptor, as shown in Section 9 RS-232
Communications.
x Once the camera is powered up (this can typically take 90 seconds),
you should observe that the LED flashes. If the LED does not flash,
you may have to press the Setup button to exit the camera from a low
powered mode.
x Select the CC5MPX from the device list (see Figure 12-1) and connect
to the camera.
O Normally the camera is set to 115200 BAUD. If the BAUD
rate is set to something, select the appropriate BAUD rate.
x Once connected to the CC5MPX, use the tabs (see Figure 12-2) to
navigate and configure the camera.
Figure 12-1 CC5MPX Device Configuration Option
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Figure 12-2 Device Configuration Utility Screen
13. Image Quality
Lighting conditions have the greatest influence on image quality. The CC5MPX
camera produces the best images under normal daylight conditions. Pictures
taken in good daylight conditions produce crisper and brighter images, as the
camera uses the entire image to adjust the exposure settings of a scene.
Scenes that contain small variations in light intensities will produce better
images. In scenes with high variations in light intensities, such as a bright sky
or a dark horizon, the image may contain portions that are under-exposed and
portions that are over-exposed, as with most cameras. The CC5MPX utilizes
various techniques to produce an overall good picture under most lighting
conditions.
13.1 Night Time Images
In general, the camera does not produce good images at night. If lighting is
present, such as steet lights, then distinguishable pictures can be taken.
14. Lens
The standard and zoom lenses for the CC5MPX contain the following features:
Access to the lens for adjusting the zoom and focus requires the removal of the
CC5MPX lens tube (see Figure 14-1). The lens tube is threaded on and needs to
be turned counter clockwise to be removed.
x C-Type Mount
x Varifocal (manual zoom)
x Manual Focus
x DC Iris
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The zoom and focus adjustments are shown in Figure 14-2. The thumbscrews
may need to be loosened prior to moving the adjustments. It is important to
tighten the thumb screws once the camera focus and zoom adjustments are
completed, to avoid problems from vibration.
The camera controls the iris of the lens using the cable with a 4-pin connector.
This connector must always be plugged into the receptacle (on the front lens
plate of the camera) for proper operation.
Figure 14-1 CC5MPX Lens Tube Removal
Figure 14-2 Zoom and Focus Adjustments
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94°
185°
A)
B)
14.1 Camera Lens and Field of View
The CC5MPX includes a 4-12 mm lens, which provides an approximate 27°
horizontal field of view when fully zoomed in, and an 80° horizontal field of
view when fully zoomed out.
The CC5MPX-Z camera includes a 10-40 mm lens, which provides an an
approximate 9° horizontal field of view when fully zoomed in, and a 35°
horizontal field of view when fully zoomed out.
See Figure 14-3 for a visual representation of the field of view.
Figure 14-3 CC5MPX Horizontal Field of View
Figure 14-4 Field of View - Fisheye Lens
A) The lens on the CC5MPXFE can see 5 degrees more than the 185 degrees
B) The lens on the CC5MPXFE can be adjusted to any value between 94 and 185 degrees
14.2 Focus and Zoom Adjustment
To facilitate the focus and zoom adjustment a network connection will need to
be established with the camera to view the live video on a web browser.
Refer to Sections 3 and 7 for details on accessing the camera with a web
browser.
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If the LED is not flashing while the camera is wired up and the power is turned
on, you may need to press the setup button to wake the camera from any of its
low powered modes. In some configurations, pressing the setup button may
also be required to enable the Ethernet port.
Establish a connection to the camera by typing the address of the camera into
the web browser (Factory Default IP address is 192.168.1.90). The homepage
of the camera should appear once the address is entered.
To view the video, select an appropriate Video Display Size. If you have a
direct connection, you will get the best results by displaying the larger 1280 x
720 video. The smaller video display sizes are useful when working with the
bandwidth limited connections.
x Loosen the 2 thumb screws on the adjustment rings of the lens. It is
generally preferred to adjust the zoom (i.e. frame the scene), and then
the focus. Once the zoom is adjusted as desired, tighten the
thumbscrew so that the zoom will not inadvertently move when the
focus is adjusted.
x Adjust the focus ring and tighten its thumbscrew as well.
If the camera is targeted on an object that is far away (100 m or
more), then it may be beneficial to adjust the lens before taking
the camera into the field by using an object that is at a similar
distance away.
14.2.1 Using the Focusing Number
The main purpose of the focusing number is to facilitate focusing the camera
when using a display in outdoor sunlight. The sunlight can make it difficult to
distinguish fine detail on a computer screen.
The focusing number is displayed on the homepage of the web interface to
assist with focusing the CC5MPX camera. The focusing number is a number
that generally increases as an images becomes more “in-focus.”
The lens should be adjusted so that the focusing number reads near its
maximum achievable value. The numbers are relative and are dependent on
the actual scene, so a value of 9000 may be in focus for one scene and a value
of 2700 may be the maximum for another scene. The numbers are most useful
when the lens is near its best focus position.
The camera should be in a fixed position when using the focusing numbers. If
the camera is allowed to move, then movement will account for increasing or
decreasing numbers.
There may be instances where the focusing numbers cannot be used to focus
the CC5MPX. One such scene may be where a nearby object is desired to be in
focus, and the background may be out of focus. However, for most “scene”
images where near and far objects are not involved, the focusing numbers
work well.
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Figure 14-5 Homepage Video Display and Focusing Numbers
14.3 Temperature Variations and Focus
The CC5MPX can operate under extreme temperature variations. The focus of
the lens can change slightly with large variations in temperature. For example,
if a lens is focused at +35°C, the lens may be slightly out of focus at -40°C. The
change in focus will be less noticeable if the focus is adjusted closer to the
camera’s operating temperature.
14.4 Lens IR Cut Filter
The CC5MPX is internally equipped with an IR cut filter. The filter is required
to filter out near infrared light that can have an undesirable effect on the
images.
15. Power Calculations and Timings
The CC5MPX was specifically designed for operation in power-contrained
systems such as solar powered sites. It is critical in such systems that the
camera be properly configured to meet the constraints of the intended
application. This section outlines the power consumption of the camera for
purposes of power supply design for a system.
15.1 Standalone Operation
In standalone mode, the camera operates as a self-contained image and video
logger. Files will be stored onto the internal SD memory card.
The current draw of the camera is mainly dictated by the quiescent current
draw of the Power Mode, plus the current draw when the camera enters the
Fully On power mode (Active Current Draw) to acquire an image or video.
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Table 15-1 Power Consumption (Standalone)
Power
Mode
Ethernet
Power
Save Mode
Current Draw
Max.@12VDC
Active Current
Active Duration
Amp-Hr
Per Day
2 JPG/Hr
Amp-Hr
Per Day
1 JPG/Hr
Amp-Hr
P
1 JPG/Hr
Fully On
Always On
250 mA
250 mA
0 Sec/JPG
6.0
6.0
6.0
Full Power
Save Mode
200 mA
200 mA
0 Sec/JPG
4.8
4.8
4.8
Partially
On
Always On
80 mA
250 mA
0 Sec/JPG
1.92
1.94
2.2
Full Power
Save Mode
10 mA
200 mA
0 Sec/JPG
0.24
0.27
0.54
Deep
Sleep
Always On
6 mA
250 mA
0 Sec/JPG
0.15
0.18
0.63
Full Power
Save Mode
6 mA
200 mA
0 Sec/JPG
0.15
0.18
0.53
Off State
Always On
1 mA
250 mA
0 Sec/JPG
0.041
0.22
2.4
Full Power
Save Mode
1 mA
200 mA
0 Sec/JPG
0.037
0.18
1.93
TABLE 15-1 shows some total power consumption (standalone) figures in
Amp-Hours per day depending on the Power Mode and frequency of images.
One thing to note is that the Off State will only consume less power than the
Deep Sleep state if fewer than 24 pictures are taken per day. This is due to the
boot-up time that the camera requires when exiting the Off State. The extra
boot-up time means that the camera consumes the Active Current for a longer
time (120 seconds).
Quiescent
Draw
Max.@12VDC
er Day
15.2 Operation with Communications
The power calculations are more complicated when communications are
involved, as the amount of time the camera is Fully On active state is increased
by the amount of time it takes for the camera to transfer an image or video.
The transfer times are influenced by two main factors: the size of the image
and the transfer speed used to send the image. The amount of time the camera
is on will be increased as the size of the image becomes larger or as the
communication rate slows down.
To properly determine the power consumption when using communications,
the additional time the camera consumes the Fully On current draw needs to
be accounted for in the power calculation. Refer to TABLE 15-2 as a guideline
for determining the amount of time it takes to transfer files using RS-232 or
RS-485 PakBus communications.
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Table 15-2 File Transfer Times Using PakBus
9600
240 seconds
0.0123 A-Hrs
19200
120 seconds
0.0076 A-Hrs
38400
60 seconds
0.0054 A-Hrs
57600
40 seconds
0.0044 A-Hrs
115200
30 seconds
0.0038 A-Hrs
Communication
BAUD RATE
Time (seconds)
per 100Kbytes
To estimate the power consumption of the system, look up the parameters in
TABLE 15-1, along with the communication times to calculate the power
consumption as follows:
x Determine the Active Time in minutes:
Active Minutes = Number of pictures per day * (Active Duration +
Communication Time)/60
For a camera in the Deep Sleep state sending 24 images per day at
115200 BAUD that are 100 Kbytes in size:
Active Minutes =24*(25 seconds + 30 seconds)/60 = 22 minutes/day
of Active Time
x Determine the total time in Quiescent Low Powered State
Quiescent minutes = 1440 minutes per day – Active minutes
Quiescent minutes = 1440 – 22 = 1418 minutes
x Determine the power consumed by the Quiescent state in Amp-Hours.
Quiescent power = Quiescent minutes * Quiescent Current Draw/60
Quiescent power = 1418 minutes*6 mA/60 = 141.8 mA- Hour or
0.1418 Amp-Hours/Day
x Determine the power consumed by the Active state in Amp-Hours.
Active power = Active minutes * Active Current Draw/60
Active power = 22 minutes*250 mA/60 = 91.67 mA-Hour or 0.0917
Amp-Hours/Day
x Total power consumption is the sum of the Active and Quiescent
Power
Total power = Quiescent Power + Active Power
Total power = 0.1418 Amp-Hours/Day + 0.0917 Amp-Hours/Day
Total power = 0.2335 Amp-Hours/Day
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16. CR1000 Interface Guide
The CC5MPX can interface to the CR1000 using the RS-232 (default) or RS-
485. The RS-232 configuration is the simplest option as it does not require an
additional hardware interface. The pigtail end of the CC5MPX Power & I/O
cable can be terminated directly to the CR1000 wiring panel control ports
(COM1-4). Refer to Section 9 for wiring details.
The CC5MPX RS-485 interface can also be used, but does require the use of an
MD485 interface to provide conversion of the RS-485 signal. The MD485 can
connect to the CR1000 using the CS I/O port or the RS-232 port. Refer to the
MD485 manual for additional information.
16.1 CR1000 Memory Setup
To facilitate the storage of images, a CFM100 allows the use of a compact flash
card on the CR1000. Memory can also be allocated from the CR1000’s internal
memory to create a virtual user drive – USR. Entering a non-zero value for the
parameter ‘USR:drive size” allocates internal memory for the drive. The
amount of memory required will vary depending on each application. A good
number to start with is approximately 1048 Kbytes, which is 25% of the 4M
bytes available on a standard CR1000.
The following methods can be used to set the drive size of the USR:
x The Device Configuration Utility
x PakBus Graph
x Editing the parameter from the Status Table
x CR1000 optional keypad and display
The CC5MPX will not send any files using the PakBus that are
greater than 2 MB.
16.2 CR1000 Files Manager
The Files Manager setting on the CR1000 facilitates the management of JPEG
and AVI files that are received from the camera. The Files Manager allows the
user to specify a name for the files and the number of files kept in a ring
memory type fashion.
The format of the Files Manager setting is as follows:
x (AAAA,DDD:NAME.EXT,NNNN)
x AAAA – camera PakBus address.
x DDD – destination drive on the CR1000
USR for the user drive.
CRD for the compact flash memory card.
x NAME – any name string that will be used to name the files.
x EXT – the file extension of the incoming file must match. In the case od
the camera, this must always be either ‘JPG’ or ‘AVI’.
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x NNNN – number of files kept in the memory ring. This number muct
be low enough so that the memory required for files is less than what
is available in the corresponding drive. Otherwise, the USR memory
will not ring and will fill up and stop. For the internal USR drive of a
datalogger this would normally be between 3 and 10 images and for
an external memory card (i.e. CRD drive) the number of images can be
larger. When communicating to retrieve images, it is suggested to
limit the number of files in the ring memory to 200 in order to avoid
long communication delays.
Following is an example of Files Manager settings:
(55,USR:SkySouth.JPG,3)
x Camera PakBus address is 55
x The files will be stored in the USR: director with a name
SkySouth####.JPG where #### is an incrementing number. Entering
a zero for this parameter will disable the automatic numbering and
produce a fixed file name.
x The 3 most recent files will be kept. A new incoming file will cause the
oldest to be deleted.
16.3 CR1000 COM Port (Control Port) Communications
On the CR1000, the control ports can be configured to function as RS-232
communication ports. Any of these 4 COM ports can be configured as PakBus
ports and used to communicate with the camera.
The COM ports can be activated as PakBus ports using the Device
Configuration Utility or by using the SerialOpen instruction in the CR1000
program.
The following SerialOpen instruction configures COM port 2.
x BAUD rate - 115200
x PakBus Port – 4
x Transmit delay – 0
x Buffer size – 1000
x SerialOpen(Com2,115200,4,0,1000)
17. Remote Image Retrieval
Once the camera has transferred an image or video to a datalogger, existing
LoggerNet communications can be used to retrieve images and video remotely
from the datalogger memory.
There are also permanent links available in the CC5MPX webserver to
download the most recently captured images or video files that have been
saved to the SD card. Refer to Section 5.4.1 for details.
17.1 LoggerNet File Retrieval
LoggerNet (version 4.0 or newer) includes the File Retrieval setup that
facilitates the image and video file retrieval from PakBus dataloggers (CR800
series, CR1000, and CR3000). The File Retrieval tab is located in the Setup
Screen as part of the datalogger configuration. Once configured, the File
Retrieval software is used to retrieve images and video from a datalogger.
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Setup Screen
File Retrieval
Figure 17-1 File Retrieval Setup Screen
Select the required Retrieval Mode for the application. The use of the “Follow
Scheduled Data Collection” option will use the scheduled configuration in the
Schedule Tab. If the “New Schedule” option is selected, you will need to
configure the Base Date and Time, and Retrieval Interval parameters.
It is possible to configure the File Retrieval to delete files once retrieved from
the datalogger. If datalogger memory capacity is a concern, it is recommended
to use this feature.
To add a file retrieval process, start by clicking “Add New” under File Pattern.
Once added, the Edit File Pattern, Output Directory, and Max Files parameter
become available to fill out. Each File Pattern added will need to be
individually configured.
Under the Edit File Pattern parameter you must select from the directory
location options, in order to specify the image or video to be retrieved. By
default, the jpg and avi names are a wild card (*), which means all jpg or avi
files in the specified directory will be retrieved. If you have used specific
filenames in the camera configuration, you are able to specify these names in
the File Edit Pattern parameter. It is possible to configure multiple File
Patterns to collect images or video on different schedules or from multiple
directories.
If your version of LoggerNet File Retrieval does not list the avi files
as an option under File Edit Pattern, you are able to force the
filename and format.
The default Output Directory is C:\Campbellsci\LoggerNet. If required, you
are able to change this by browsing to the preferred location. The Max Files
parameter specifies the maximum number of files that can be retrieved during
each scheduled event. The newest files will be retrieved.
When the Force Retrieval box is selected, a file that matches the file pattern
will be retrieved regardless of the file’s timestamp or whether the file has
already been retrieved. When the Record If Skipped box is selected, the names
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and dates of any files that are not retrieved because of the Max Files
parameter will be recorded and they will not be retrieved later. If this box is
not selected, the skipped files can be retrieved in a later attempt.
17.2 Using LoggerNet File Control
Images or video that are in the dataloggers memory can be viewed or collected
on demand by using the File Control feature that is available from the
Connection Screen menu (Figure 17-2). The use of File Control requires a
communications connection to the datalogger. Using the File Control can also
be useful for debugging purposes.
Figure 17-2 Loggernet Connection Screen
In dataloggers such as the CR1000, the Device Map can include the CPU, USR,
and the CRD (compact flash module). The devices show up in the left hand side
of the File Control panel. To view files of a certain device, simply click on the
desired device listed in the panel (Figure 17-3). Use the “Retrieve” button to
download the image from the datalogger.
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18. Installation
Figure 17-3 USR Drive View in File Control
The camera enclosure is designed to be environmentally sealed for outdoor
installations. The enclosure provides protection from moisture or high
humidity. It is not intended for operation under water. All that is required is
an appropriate mounting fixture.
Figure 18-1 CC5MPX Mounting Kit
The camera is equipped with a set of three ¼-20 threaded mounting holes (see
Figure 18-2). These mounting holes are centered along the bottom of the
camera and are spaced 1.0” (25.4 mm) apart from one another. At least two of
the ¼-20 threaded holes are required for mounting the camera.
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Figure 18-2 CC5MPX Mounting Holes
When using the optional Mounting Kit, align the outer holes of the CC5MPX
with the center hole and the 180° slot of the mount. Loosely secure the two
together with the two ¼-20 x 0.5” Hex bolts included with the kit. It is now
possible to mount the CC5MPX to either a crossarm or other mounting surface
with the included u-bolt.
With the hardware loose, the camera and the L18549 can be pivoted to allow a
full range of motion when aiming the camera. The hardware should be secured
once the camera is properly aimed at the intended target.
The focus of the camera should be checked and adjusted as required. Refer to
Section 14.2 Focus and Zoom Adjustment for details. Be sure that the lens tube
is fully seated, the sun shroud is properly oriented after the camera is aimed,
and any protective caps are properly secured.
The sun shroud can be adjusted by loosening the Philips screws and turning
the shroud. When tightening the screws back up, do not over tighten the
screws as the shroud may crack. A light torque is all that is required to hold
the shroud in place.
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¼-20 x 0.5”
Hex Bolts
”
Lens Tube
U-bolt
Sun Shroud
Crossarm
Curved Slots
Figure 18-3 CC5MPX Mounted to Crossarm
19. Maintenance
The CC5MPX requires little maintenance and no calibrations. Keeping the
camera clean is important for the longevity of the camera and image and video
quality.
19.1 Lithium Battery
The camera is equipped with a Lithium Thionyl Chloride battery. The battery
maintains the clock functionality for periods when power is not connected to
the camera. The expected battery life is 10 years. It is recommended that the
battery be replaced by a certified repair facility.
19.2 Window and Lens Cleaning
If the enclosure window or lens requires cleaning, it is very important that
only a proper lens cloth or lens tissue be used. The use of inappropriate
materials to clean the lens or window can permanently damage the surface
and reduce the clarity.
19.3 CC5MPX O-Rings
There are thee O-rings that should be inspected on the camera. If any of the Orings look cracked or damaged, they require replacement. The locations of the
three O-rings are shown in figures 19-1 to 19-3.
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Button Cap
O-ring
Figure 19-1 Backplate O-ring
Figure 19-2 Button Cap O-ring
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