IndigoVision BX series User Manual
IndigoVision
8/16 Channel Encoder
BX Range
User Guide
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Legal considerations 2
Copyright 2
Contact address 2
1 About This Guide 5
Safety notices 5
2 Hardware Description 7
Overview 7
Variants 7
Connections 7
Power requirements 8
Front panel 9
3 Getting Started 10
Package contents 10
Encoder 10
Additional 10
Powering up the device 10
Configuring the device 10
Configure the settings 10
Installation 11
Installing the encoder into a rack cabinet 11
4 Operations 12
Configuring the encoder 12
Reset to factory defaults 12
5 Web configuration pages 14
Preview 14
Alarm 14
Setup 14
Camera 14
Network 17
Event 20
System 23
Security 26
Info 26
6 Hardware Specification 28
Codec 28
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Video 28
Audio 28
Connections 28
Binary I/O connections 29
Environment 29
Regulatory 29
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1 ABOUT THIS GUIDE
This guide is written for users of the IndigoVision BX 8/16 Channel Encoder. It provides
installation and configuration information for the device variants, as well as a description of
the hardware and specifications.
Please ensure you read the instructions provided in the guide before using the device.
Safety notices
This guide uses the following formats for safety notices:
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in moderate injury, damage
the product, or lead to loss of data.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may seriously impair operations.
Additional information relating to the current section.
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2 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION
This chapter details the BX 8/16 Channel Encoder, its connections, and its weights and
dimensions.
Overview
The IndigoVision BX 8/16 Channel Encoder is an encoder designed to be used with the
company’s complete end-to-end IP Video solution.
The device encodes video, audio, and binary events allowing traditional analog CCTV
cameras (PAL and NTSC) to be integrated into an IP network.
Variants
The encoder is available in 8 and 16 Channel variants, each with the same 1U form factor.
Figure 1: BX 8/16 Channel Encoder
Metrics
The encoder has the following dimensions:
• Height: 45mm
• Width: 325mm (11in)
• Depth: 245mm (14.7in)
• Weight
• 1.25Kg (8 channel)
• 1.45Kg (16 channel)
Connections
The encoder is connected using connection sockets in the rear panel.
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Figure 2: Rear panel (8 channel)
No. Descript ion No. Descript ion
1 Audio IN(5-8) 8 HDMI (not suppor ted)
2 Video IN (1-8) 9 Ethernet
3 Audio IN (1-4) 10 RS485 A/B(camera control)
4 VGA (not supported) 11 USB2.0 (not supported)
5 Alarm I/Oconnections 12 Power (12V DC)
6 Power ON/OFF 13 Cable fastener
7 Ground screw
Table 1: Connections (8 channel)
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Figure 3: Rear panel (16 channel)
No. Descript ion No. Descript ion
1 Alarm I/Oconnections 8 HDMI (not suppor ted)
2 Video IN 9 USB2.0 (not supported)
3 Audio IN (channel 1) 10 Ethernet
4 Audio IN (channels 2-16) using 15-way Audio connector 11 RS485 A/B(camera control)
5 VGA (not supported) 12 Power (12V DC)
6 Ground screw 13 Power ON/OFF
7 Audio OUT 14 Cable fastener
Table 2: Connections (16 channel)
Power requirements
The encoder has the following power requirements:
• Consumption:
• 8W (8 channel)
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• 10W (16 channel)
• Voltage:
• 12V DC
Front panel
The encoder has several indicator lights on the front panel.
Name Description
Statu s light Meanin g
STATUS Status On The device is working normally.
HDD Hard disk drive On Internal diskis malfunctioning.
NET Network On Error detected in networ k connection.
POWER Power status On The device is connected to power.
Table 3: Indicator lights
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