IndigoVision 3000 Series Hardware Manual

Compact Network Video Recorder Alarm Server 3000 Series

Hardware Guide

THIS MANUAL WAS CREATED ON APRIL 21, 2010.

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE........................................5

Safety Notices ...........................................................5

1 CONFIGURATION........................................7

Overview ................................................................... 7

Important Safeguards ................................................8

NVR-AS Power Up Sequence.............................8

NVR-AS Power Off Sequence.............................9

NVR-AS Usage .........................................................9

Configuration ............................................................. 11

Using the Web Configuration Pages ...................11

Using the Serial Port Connection ........................18

Attaching the Device to the Network ...................20

Further NVR-AS Configuration ..................................20

2 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION ..........................21

NVR-AS Front View ..................................................21

NVR-AS Rear View ...................................................22

Port 1 / Port 2 Network Connector.......................23

Serial RS-232 Console Port ................................23

Power ..................................................................24

Removable Disk Hardware .......................................24

3 USING THE REMOVABLE DISK.....................25

Changing Disks .........................................................25

Protecting Recordings ...............................................27

Playing Back Recordings from an Archive Disk ........ 29

Troubleshooting ........................................................30

Checking a Disk...................................................30

Formatting a Disk ................................................30

4 HARDWARE SPECIFICATION........................ 31

Video .........................................................................31

Audio .........................................................................31

Storage ......................................................................31

Network Connections ................................................32

Performance ..............................................................32

NVR-AS Metrics .............................. ..........................32

Removable Disk Metrics ............................................33

Environment ..............................................................33

Regulatory .................................................................33

A GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENCE ............... 35

INDEX ........................................................37

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

This guide is written for users of the Compact Network Video Recorder - Alarm Server 3000 Series.

It provides introductory information about the products, and a description of their hardware and specifications.

For information on how to use the Web Configuration pages to configure the units, see the Web Configuration Guide.

Note: Where the term “NVR-AS” is used in this guide, this refers

to the Compact Network Video Recorder - Alarm Server 3000 unless otherwise specified.

Safety Notices

This guide uses the following formats for safety no ti ce s:

Note: Additional information relating to the current section.

Caution: Potential hazard that could seriously impair

operations.

Warning: Potential hazard that could damage the product or

impair network function.

CONFIGURATION

Overview

The Compact Network Video Recorder - Alarm Server 3000 (NVR-AS) is a standalone video and audio recorder. It contains a removable disk, which allows you to store recordings and play them back at a later date. It provides a powerful and integrated recording and playback system for video and audio from cameras, transmitters, and receivers.

Each NVR-AS in a system can record from up to 10 cameras or transmitters while simultaneously playing back up to 5 recordings, all at full frame rate. The NVR-AS is managed and configured by the Control Center application. Video can be played back to PCs, analog monitors, and standard VCRs.

The NVR-AS allows you to do the following:

• Record video and audio streams from IndigoVision 8000

• Play back video and audio streams to IndigoVision 8000

• Manage recordings (deleting, scheduling, etc.)

• Log and report significant events

• Review the recordings and alarm events on the disk which is

• Review recordings and alarm events on an archive disk

• Prepare disks for recording

(MPEG4) units, IndigoVision 9000 (H.264) units, and IndigoVision 10000 (HD) units configured as transmitters; this can be on-demand, time scheduled, or event driven

(MPEG4) units, IndigoVision 9000 (H.264) units, and IndigoVision 10000 (HD) units configured as receivers, or compatible PC software clients

currently being recorded

Important Safeguards

• You must read all the safety and operating instructions before using the product.

• You should adhere to all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions

• Holes in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. These ensure reliable operation of the product and protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered.

• This product should be operated only from the power source indicated on the label.

• Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages. Refer all service to qualified service personnel.

NVR-AS Power Up Sequence

1 Ensure that the mains power is disconnected from the power

supply unit.

2 Connect the DC power connector from the power supply unit

to the NVR-AS ensuring that the mains power input to the power supply is still disconnected.

3 Connect the mains input to the power supply unit using the

cable provided. Switch on the mains power. The NVR-AS now powers up and goes through its boot

sequence. When the activity light (2nd from left as viewed from front) is regularly flashing the boot sequence is complete, and the NVR-AS is ready.

NVR-AS Power Off Sequence

1 To disconnect the device, press the Suspend/Resume button

on the front, or click the Shutdown button on the Diagnostics web page.

2 Wait for both the CPU and Alarm LEDs on the front panel to

change from solid on, to flashing.

3 Remove the mains power from the power supply unit. 4 After removing mains power, remove the DC power

connector from the NVR-AS.

NVR-AS Usage

The removable disk offers a flexible solution for recording and storing video footage. There are three main ways in which you can use the removable disk:

• Archiving

You can store a disk as an archive. If you intend to do this, you must calculate when the disk will become full and ensure that it is replaced. You should also protect all the

recordings to make the disk read-only before you archive it (see “Protecting Recordings” on page 27).

For more information on removing and replacing disks, see “Using the Removable Disk” on page 25

• Reusing the same disk

If you do not need to store archive footage, you can use a single removable disk and record over old recordings. To do this, you should ensure that the appropriate disk space management regime is in force, for example, by setting up recording jobs to record at specific times.

Recordings are automatically deleted when remaini ng disk space falls under a set threshold. In addition, you can specify that recordings should be deleted once they reach a certain age (see Chapter 3 for more information).

• Removing evidence of an incident

You may need to remove a disk containing footage of an incident that has occurred for evidential purposes, and replace it to continue normal recording. Before removing the disk, you should ensure that all recordings on the disk are protected (see “Protecting Recordings” on page 27).

For more information on removing and replacing disks, see “Using the Removable Disk” on page 25

Configuration

You can configure your NVR-AS using the Web Configuration pages or a serial connection.

Default IP Properties

The NVR-AS devices are programmed with the default IP properties listed in step Table 1.

Table 1 Default I P Properties

Initial Configuration

IP Address 10.5.1.10 Subnet Mask 255.0.0.0 Default Gateway 10.0.0.1

Using the Web Configuration Pages

This section takes you through the steps required to configure your NVR-AS using the Web Configuration pages.

1 Prepare an isolated network. 2 Prepare your PC for initial device configuration. 3 Configure your NVR-AS. This includes specifying its IP

address and subnet mask.

Configuration Prerequisites

To configure your NVR-AS using the Web Configuration pages, you require one of the following:

• A CAT5 crossover cable suitable for connection between the PC and the RJ45 connector on the NVR-AS

• An isolated hub or a switch

Step 1: Preparing an Isolated Network

Connect your NVR-AS and the PC you are using to configure it on their own isolated network. To do this, connect the unit to the PC using an Ethernet crossover cable (see Figure 1.) You can use either the Port 1 or Port 2 Ethernet interface for the connection.

Console Port

NVR-AS

Cat5 crossover

cable

Power Supply

Figure 1 Connecting the unit and PC using a crossover cable

Alternatively, you can connect the unit and PC to the same isolated hub or switch (see Figure 2).

Console Port

NVR-AS

Power Supply

Isolated hub

or switch

Figure 2 Connecting the unit using an isolated hub/switch

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