Moxa Technologies 2140 User Manual

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VPort 2140

User’s Manual

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Before getting started

Before using your VPort 2140, pay attention to the following items.

 After opening the VPort 2140 box, compare the contents of the box with the Package Checklist in

Chapter 1. Notify your sales representative if any of the items is missing or damaged.

 To prevent damage or problems caused by unproper usage, read the Qucik Installation Guide (printed

handbook in the package) or Chapter 1, Introduction, under Product Description, and Chapter 2, Getting Started, before assembling and operating the device and peripherals.

 If you experience a system error, and the system does not recover easily, refer to the Troubleshooting

section in Chapter 7 to learn how to restore factory default settings and reinstall the system.

 VPort 2140 Video Server has been designed for various environments and can be used to build various

applications for general security or demonstration purposes. For standard applications, refer to the appropriate section in the Chapter 2, Getting Started, under Accessing VPort 2140 Video Server for the First Time section to find your application, and then follow the steps to set up the system. To make the best use of VPort, read Chapter 5, Advanced Applications, in the URL Command for Advanced Functions section to get creative ideas, and review Chapter 4, System Configuration for detailed explanations of system configurations.

Note

 Surveillance devices may be prohibited by law in your country. Though VPort is both a high performance

surveillance system and networked video server, ensure that the operations of such devices are legal in your local area before installing this unit for surveillance purposes.

 Paragraphs preceded by the ATTENTION indicator must be fully understood and heeded. Ignoring

these warnings could result in serious hazards.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction ......................................................................................1-1

Overview ................................................................................................ 1-2

Package Checklist.................................................................................. 1-3

Product Features.................................................................................... 1-3

Typical Applications ............................................................................... 1-4

Ethernet Connection ................................................................................. 1-4

Modem Dial-up Connection ..................................................................... 1-4

Product Descriptions .............................................................................. 1-5

Front Panel................................................................................................ 1-5

Rear Panel................................................................................................. 1-7

Chapter 2 Getting Started .................................................................................2-1

Before Getting Started ........................................................................... 2-2

Setting up an Ethernet Environment ...................................................... 2-2

Cable Connection...................................................................................... 2-2

Running the IP Installer Program.............................................................. 2-3

Powering on the VPort 2140 Video Server............................................... 2-4

Assigning an IP Address to VPort 2140 Video Server ............................. 2-4

Accessing VPort 2140 Video Server for the First Time ........................... 2-6

Setting up a Modem Environment.......................................................... 2-7

Cable Connection...................................................................................... 2-7

Powering on VPort 2140 Video Server..................................................... 2-8

Configuring a Modem (Under Windows 2000 Environment) .................. 2-9

Accessing VPort 2140 Video Server for the First Time ......................... 2-14

Mounting VPort 2140 ........................................................................... 2-14

Panel Mounting....................................................................................... 2-14

Chapter 3 Accessing VPort 2140 Video Server for the First Time ................3-1

Accessing VPort 2140 Video Server...................................................... 3-2

Opening Your Browser............................................................................. 3-2

Authentication........................................................................................... 3-2

Installing the Plug-in Application............................................................. 3-3

Functions Featured on the Main Page ................................................... 3-3

Image Mode and Text Mode..................................................................... 3-3

Logo and Host Name ................................................................................ 3-4

Video Quality Selection............................................................................ 3-4

Image Size Selection................................................................................. 3-4

Camera View selection ............................................................................. 3-5

System Configuration ............................................................................... 3-5

Relay Output Control................................................................................ 3-5

Motorized (PTZ) Camera Control............................................................. 3-5

Custom Camera Commands ..................................................................... 3-5

Chapter 4 System Configuration......................................................................4-1

System Configuration Via Web Access ................................................. 4-3

Using Setup Wizard.................................................................................. 4-3

Using the Application Wizard .................................................................. 4-4

System....................................................................................................... 4-4

Security ..................................................................................................... 4-5

Network .................................................................................................... 4-6

Video......................................................................................................... 4-9

COM 1 & COM 2 ................................................................................... 4-11

Application ............................................................................................. 4-13

Demo....................................................................................................... 4-17

Homepage layout .................................................................................... 4-17

View log file ........................................................................................... 4-18

View parameters ..................................................................................... 4-19

Factory default ........................................................................................ 4-19

System Configuration Via FTP............................................................. 4-20

CONFIG.INI........................................................................................... 4-20

System Configuration Via Telnet.......................................................... 4-27

Telnet Commands................................................................................... 4-27

System core debugging........................................................................... 4-27

Monitor changed status of digital inputs................................................. 4-27

Stop information dumping ...................................................................... 4-28

Query status of digital inputs .................................................................. 4-28

Set digital outputs ................................................................................... 4-28

Erase snapshots stored in Flash memory ................................................ 4-28

Skip installation at next boot................................................................... 4-28

Reset network for new settings ............................................................... 4-28

Restore factory default settings............................................................... 4-28

Reset system ........................................................................................... 4-28

Chapter 5 Advanced Applications ...................................................................5-1

Capturing Up-to-date Still Images .......................................................... 5-2

Getting snapshot via URL......................................................................... 5-2

Getting snapshot via FTP.......................................................................... 5-2

Video Embedded in Customers’ Homepage.......................................... 5-2

Download Event-triggered Snapshots ................................................... 5-3

Getting triggered snapshots via URL........................................................ 5-3

Getting triggered snapshots via FTP......................................................... 5-3

Customizing Graphics in Homepage...................................................... 5-4

Command Script for DI/DO & Camera’ Actions Settings ....................... 5-4

Command format ...................................................................................... 5-5

Parameter Explanations ............................................................................ 5-5

Practical Examples.................................................................................... 5-6

URL Commands for DI/DO & Camera’ Actions Settings ....................... 5-7

Query status of digital inputs .................................................................... 5-7

Drive digital outputs ................................................................................. 5-7

Moving motorized camera in PTZ direction............................................. 5-7

Recalling camera position......................................................................... 5-7

Transparent Remote Serial Driver ............................................................ 5-7

URL Commands for System Maintenance............................................. 5-8

Download System Log via FTP................................................................ 5-8

Restart System via URL............................................................................ 5-8

Restore Factory Default Settings via URL................................................ 5-8

Chapter 6 Upgrading System Firmware ..........................................................6-1

Using Upgrade Wizard to Upgrade Firmware Easily ............................. 6-2

Using FTP to Upgrade Firmware ........................................................... 6-3

Chapter 7 Troubleshooting...............................................................................7-1

Power On Self Test (POST)................................................................... 7-2

Frequently Asked Questions .................................................................. 7-2

Appendix A URL Commands of Video Server................................................... A-1

Page URL...............................................................................................A-1

System Resource URL...........................................................................A-2

General Format of Command URL ........................................................A-2

System Configuration URL..................................................................... A-2

Security Configuration URL.................................................................... A-2

Network Configuration URL ...................................................................A-3

Video Configuration URL .......................................................................A-4

Image Quality Configuration URL ..........................................................A-4

COM 1 Configuration URL .....................................................................A-5

COM 2 configuration URL ......................................................................A-5

Camera custom command configuration URL .......................................A-6

Camera preset configuration URL..........................................................A-6

Custom camera configuration URL........................................................A-7

Application configuration URL................................................................A-7

Motion detection configuration URL....................................................... A-8

Demo configuration URL........................................................................ A-8

Homepage layout configuration URL .....................................................A-8

Appendix B Settings of Supported PTZ Cameras............................................. B-1

Appendix C Camera Control Cable ....................................................................C-1

Appendix D Time Zone Table.............................................................................. D-1

Appendix E Technical Specifications ................................................................ E-1

Appendix F Service Information ........................................................................ F-1

MOXA Internet Services......................................................................... F-2

Problem Report Form............................................................................. F-3

Product Return Procedure ..................................................................... F-4

Chapter 1 Introduction

VPort 2140 is a high-performance networking video transmitter. In addition to meeting the basic needs of video feed, many advanced features are included to help you set up surveillance or web attraction applications. The state-of-the-art design strikes a good balance between stability, robustness, ease-of-use, and flexibility.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

 Overview

 Package Checklist

 Product Features

 Typical Applications

 Ethernet connection

 Modem Dial-up Connection

 Product Descriptions

 Front Panel

 Rear Panel

Overview

Video Server is a high-performance networking video transmitter. Its powerful VLIW DSP core and fully optimized algorithm compresses and transmits high quality real-time video over a standard TCP/IP network. In addition to meeting the basic needs of video feed, many advanced features are included to help you set up surveillance or web attraction applications. The state-of-the-art design strikes a good balance between stability, robustness, ease-of-use, and flexibility.

Real-time Motion-JPEG compression

Video input can be efficiently compressed into packets of JPEG images without delay, and the optimized compression engine creates excellent images that take up much less memory space. This is done without sacrificing remote monitoring capability or storage. Five levels of compression ratio and three different image resolutions are provided to provide more versatility.

Robust system operation

The industrial real-time operating system prevents hackers and viruses from wreaking havoc on both Windows and Linux systems, and the on-board watchdog improves reliability by continually monitoring the system’s operation.

Easy Web access via standard browser

There is no need to install new software to access Video Server, since the embedded Web Server allows users to access the Video Server anywhere over the Internet with any popular Web browser. As long as you are connected to the network, you will be able to view the same images seen by your cameras.

User’s Password protection

User’s Password protection is provided to prevent malicious intruders from accessing your system. Once the administrator password is configured, all users will need a password to access the Video Server.

Built-in VMD (Video Motion Detection)

External sensors are not required, since the video channel can be configured to detect motion, making it easy to set up a security system in either your home or office. And the customizable settings allow you to tune the system for both object size and sensitivity, making the Video Server adaptable to different environments.

Weekly schedule for automated surveillance

The user-defined time period will repeat weekly to check security settings and send notifications or drive external devices, making it easy to install in SOHOs, retail shops, and home security systems.

Flexible I/O control for external devices

One opto-isolated sensor input and one relay output are provided to control external devices, giving system integrators the option of turning an analog system into an advanced security system.

MOXA SoftDVR™ Lite IP Surveillance Software

To extend the Video Server’s capabilities, MOXA SoftDVR Lite IP Surveillance Software, which supports a maximum of 4 cameras in quad, is included free of charge, allowing users to turn their PC into a digital video recorder. Scheduling or one-click recording saves important images on your local hard disk, and the reliable motion detection and instant warning features make you ready for any situation. A quick and easy to use search and playback function lets you easily find the image you’re looking for, so that you can inspect the images more carefully, and also save the output to an AVI file.

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Remote system upgrade

Video Server users have round-the-clock access to the most up-to-date firmware on our website, with a free upgrade wizard included to facilitate firmware installation.

Technical support for developers

The high-performance Video Server can be integrated into many applications—without busting your budget—and the complete programming interface and standard JPEG format helps make the developer’s job easy and straightforward. More ideas for Video Server applications can be found

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on our website.

Package Checklist

 1 VPort 2140 Video Server

 Power adaptor

 2 GPIO terminal connectors

 L-type Fixed Aluminum pieces and 8

screws

Introduction

 Camera control cable

 Null modem cable

 Software CD

NOTE: Notify your sales representative if any of the above items is missing or damaged.

Product Features

VPort 2140 products enjoy the following features:

 Compact size, 4-ch MJPEG Video Server  4 BNC video inputs, 4 BNC video outputs (75Ω resistence switch off )  Stand-alone, with built-in web server for network interface  Industry-standard real-time operating system without virus threat  Real-time performance with powerful DSP  Optimal solution by adjustable frame rate, bandwidth, and quality  Video Motion Detection (VMD) with Pre/Event/Post images  General I/O for external sensor and alarm  Supports 2 RS-232/485 COM ports for PTZ camera control or Modem dial-up connection  Remote access of images via FTP or e-mail  Password protection and administrator privilege  Customized personal homepage  Remotely upgrade the firmware to keep it up to date  Easy but powerful utilities for installation and maintenance  MOXA SoftDVR IP Survaillance Software for viewing and recording bundled free

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NOTE: ActiveX Control SDK is supported with flexible interface and sample codes for third-party developers (please contact Moxa sales representatives if you require this SDK.)

Typical Applications

Ethernet Connection

Analog

Cameras

4DI/ 2DO

IP: 192.168.4.100

TCP/IP

http://192.168.4.100

Server

Modem Dial-up Connection

Analog

Cameras

IP: 192.168.4.100

4DI/ 2DO

Since VPort 2140 Video Server only supports the Modem Dial-up connection, the snapshots triggered by VMD, DI event or sequential mode will not be sent via the modem connection.

Modem

PSTN

http://192.168.4.100

Server

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Product Descriptions

Front Panel

1: RESET & DEFAULT buttons for restoring the system

There are two buttons located at the center of the front panel. One is labeled “RESET” and the other is labeled “DEFAULT.” “RESET” will force the system to restart at any point, meaning the system will perform the system diagnosis, and software installation may be necessary if the IP address is not fixed. “DEFAULT” will restore the default settings, and then force the system to restart.

Introduction

When the system does not work properly, or VPort 2140’s IP address is not known, the administrator can use the restore function to restore VPort 2140’s factory default settings.

Step1: Click the “RESET” button once.

Step2: Press the “DEFAULT” button firmly until the “CONNECT” and “SERIAL” LEDs

flash 2 times to run the system diagnosis and erase the system parameters.

2 & 3: BNC video outputs “OUT” & inputs “IN”

VPort 2140 allows up to 4 cameras to be attached at the same time. To ensure that the correct video modulation type is detected, cameras should be connected sequentially from “VIDEO 1” to “VIDEO 4” and powered on before the VPort is powered on. Video outputs also have four loop-through connectors for connecting with other capture devices, such as a time-lapsed VCR. To use the video outputs, the 75 Ohm DIP switch should be turned to the “OFF” position.

Although the analog cameras have 2 different standards, NTSC or PAL, all of the cameras connected to VPort 2140 Video Server should use the same standard.

4: Camera ID: “VIDEO 1,” “VIDEO 2,” “VIDEO 3,”and “VIDEO 4”

Each camera connected to VPort 2140 has a Camera ID used by VPort to identify the camera.

5: 75 Ohm DIP Switch

There are four 75 Ohm DIP switches numbered from “1” to “4” on the front panel. They are used to enable the 75-Ohm resistance video impedance. DIP switches should be turned to the “ON” position if cameras are connected to the video inputs. If users want to connect another device to the video output, such as a VCR or multiplexer, the switches should be turned to the “OFF” position to disable the impedance.

6: System LEDs: “POWER,” “CONNECT,” and “SERIAL”

Each time the Video Server starts up, it will perform a Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to examine each hardware module. VPort 2140 has 3 LEDs:

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a. POWER: power indicator

b. CONNECT: checks if the Video Server is alive

c. SERIAL: checks if the RS-232/485 COM ports are in use

As soon as the administrator plugs in the power connector, both the CONNECT and SERIAL LED’s will flash, one by one, until the diagnosis is finished. If the result is good, these 2 LEDs will turn off momentarily, and then follow the pattern shown in the table below. If any of the modules fails, refer to Chapter 7, Troubleshooting, under Power On Self Test for the error pattern, and then follow the troubleshooting procedures. If the system still does not operate normally, please contact your reseller for technical service.

Mode Condition

Ethernet Connection

Modem Dial-up Connection

Connection

7: Network LEDs: “ACTIVE,” “LINK,” and “FDX”

When using the 10/ 100 Mbps Ethernet connection, VPort 2140 has 3 LEDs to show network status:

Name Description Work Status

ACTIVE Check if the network is alive Flashing: Network alive

LINK Check the 10/ 100 Mbps Ethernet speed ON: 100 Mbps

FDX Check if transmission is full or half duplex ON: Full Duplex

Before installation ON OFF OFF After installation ON Flash OFF During camera control ON Flash Flash After POST ON Flash ON

Before connected ON ON ON Null Modem Dial-up After connected ON Flash ON

LED1 (POWER)

LED2 (CONNECT)

OFF: Network not alive

OFF: 10 Mbps

OFF: Half Duplex

LED3 (SERIAL)

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Rear Panel

8: COM1 & COM 2

There are 2 COM ports on VPort 2140’s rear panel.

Introduction

a. COM 1 (RS-232): This RS-232 serial port can connect with an RS-232 PTZ camera. For

RS-485 PTZ cameras, the administrator can use the General I/O terminal block’s COM 1 (RS-485) .

b. COM 2 (RS-232): This RS-232 serial port can connect to a modem, or you can use the

included null modem cable to utilize a dial-up network when Ethernet is not available. If the Video Server is connected to the network via the Ethernet interface, you can also use this RS-232 serial port to control an RS-232 PTZ camera.

9 & 10: General I/O terminal block

VPort 2140 provides a very flexible general I/O interface that can be used with security devices, such as sensors, alarms, lighting fixtures, or door locks. Two green connectors are included in the package to connect external devices. The general I/O terminal block has 20 pins for device control. These pins can be divided into three categories based on their functions, including power source, RS-485 and digital inputs and outputs.

No. Pin description Regulation

Output

1 -

12 VDC

2 3 NC Normal Close, Max. 1A, 24V DC or 0.5A, 125V AC

Relay

4 C Common, Short with NC at initial state

Output 2

5 6 NC Normal Close, Max. 1A, 24V DC or 0.5A, 125V AC

Relay

7 C Common, Short with NC at initial state

Output 1

8 9 + RS-485, Data+

COM 1 RS-485

10 11 +

Input 12 VDC

12 13 + Max. 50 mA, 12V DC

Digital Input 1

14 15 + Max. 50 mA, 12V DC

Digital Input 2

16 17 + Max. 50 mA, 12V DC

Digital Input 3

18 19 + Max. 50 mA, 12V DC

Digital Input 4

Power Output, Max. 500 mA at 12V DC

NO Normal Open, Max. 1A, 24V DC or 0.5A, 125V AC

- RS-485, Data-

External Power Input, Min. 1.5A, 12-15V AC or DC

- Ground

a. Power Source: There are 2 ways to connect to the power source. One is using the power

adaptor. The other is using Pin 11 and Pin 12 of the terminal block, which are for DC power input. This DC power source can be either AC or DC, and should fall in the output

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range between 12V and 15V. Polarity does not matter if you use AC. The DC output through Pin 1 and Pin 2 is fed from the power adaptor of the Video Server or pin 11 and pin 12 if an external power source is attached. The current of external devices is limited to less than 500 mA.

b. COM 1 RS-485: If the device connected to the COM1 port has an RS-485 interface, such

as a PTZ camera control, wire the RS-485 Data+ and Data- control lines to COM RS-485 pin “+” and pin “ –”. If the distance from the controlled device is too long to allow accurate function, an external power source may be used to pull the RS-485 signal to “high” status.

c. Digital Input/Relay Output: VPort 2140 Video Server provides 4 digital inputs and 2

relay outputs. The Digital Input’s “+” pin and “-” pin can be connected to an external sensor to monitor the voltage according to the programmed scripts in configuration (see the “Command Script for DI/DO & Camera’s Actions Setting” in Chapter 5). The Relay Output’s “NO” pin (Normal Open), “NC” (Normal Close) pin, and “C” pin (Common) can be used to turn an external alarm on or off. When the system starts up, both relay outputs’ “Common” pin will short the “NC” pin. A simple example is illustrated in the diagram below.

If DI1 is configured to “rising” status, so that DO1 is driven to “high” status (resulting in DO1’s “Common” pin shorting the “NO” pin), the light bulb will light up when DI1’s signal changes from 0V to 12V.

COM 1 RS-485 and COM 1 RS-232 share the same UART chip. If one of the ports is being used, the other port will not be available.

11: 10/100 Mbps Ethernet

An RJ45 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connector can be connected to an Ethernet network with a UTP category 5 cable of length shorter than 100 meters (according to the Ethernet standard). Once the Ethernet cable is connected correctly, the Video Server will use the Ethernet interface before using the modem attached to COM 2.

12: INPUT 12 VDC

Connect the power jack of the included 12 VDC power adaptor. Connecting the power adaptor should be the last step involved in the Video Server hardware installation. Administrators may feed an external power source through pins 11 and 12 of the GPIO terminal block to replace the power adapter.

The Video Server power adaptor and the external power supply (from pins 11 and 12 of the Terminal Block) cannot be used at the same time. Only one power source can be used to feed power to the Video Server. Improper usage will result in serious damage to your Video Server.

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Chapter 2 Getting Started

This chapter includes information about how to install a VPort 2140 Video Server.

The following topics are covered:

 Before Getting Started

 Setting up an Ethernet Environment

 Cable Connection

 Running the IP Installer Program

 Powering on VPort 2140 Video Server

 Assigning an IP Address to VPort 2140 Video Server

 Accessing VPort 2140 Video Server for the First Time

 Setting up a Modem Environment

 Cable Connection

 Powering on VPort 2140 Video Server

 Configuring a Modem (Under Windows 2000 Environment)

 Accessing VPort 2140 Video Server for the First Time

 Mounting VPort 2140

 Panel Mounting

Before Getting Started

To adapt easily to different environments, the Video Server automatically detects the attached interfaces and configures itself appropriately. For this reason, users do not need to worry about whether the connected cameras are either NTSC or PAL, how to select between Ethernet or modem, and whether the Ethernet speed is 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps.

The Video Server supports both Ethernet and modem dial-in connections. Refer to the installation section that applies to your network environment. If both interfaces are available, we recommend using Ethernet, which will be chosen automatically if an Ethernet cable and modem are both connected to the Video Server.

Installing a different interface will automatically clear the previous network settings to start a new installation.

In what follows, “user” refers to those who can access the Video Server, and “administrator” refers to the person who knows the root password that allows changes to the Video Server’s configuration, in addition to providing general access. Administrators should read this part of the manual carefully, especially during installation.

Setting up an Ethernet Environment

Before installing multiple Video Servers at different locations, the administrator should record the MAC Address (located on the Video Server’s label) for future use, and then shut down all peripheral devices prior to connecting the devices. The video BNC, Ethernet cable, and power adaptor are needed to take advantage of the basic viewing function provided by the Video Server.

Cable Connection

Front Panel

00-02-xx-xx-xx-xx

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Getting Started

Rear Panel

Before powering on the VPort 2140 Video Server:

1. Connect your camera’s video output with the BNC video input.

2. Connect I/O devices (such as sensors or alarms) with VPort’s GPIO Terminal Block.

3. Connect the hub or switch on the LAN to the VPort’s 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port.

4. Connect VPort’s COM port with your camera’s COM port if you are using a PTZ Camera.

Running the IP Installer Program

To run the IP installer program, double click on the “IPinstaller.exe” program located on the software CD.

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Powering on the VPort 2140 Video Server

First, make sure that all cables are correctly and firmly connected, and then turn on the cameras, sensors, and alarm devices.

Next, power on the video server by attaching the Video Server’s power adaptor to an electrical outlet. After the POST (Power-On Self Test) is completed successfully, the Video Server is ready to be configured. At this point, the network speed and video modulation type will be detected automatically.

Assigning an IP Address to VPort 2140 Video Server

Using the IP Installer Program

1. Power on the VPort after running IPinstaller.exe.

2. Wait for auto-search to locate new video servers.

3. Click on the VPort whose MAC address matches the one you just installed to assign it an IP address.

4. To assign an IP address to this VPort, manually type in the IP address you want to use if it differs from the IP address given by the DHCP server.

5. Check Use the IP whenever system boots option if you wish to continue using this IP

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address for this VPort.

If you check Use this IP whenever system boots option, you will not see this VPort the next time you run the IP installer program, unless you have restored the VPort. As a matter of convenience, we strongly recommend that you check this option.

6. Click on Set IP Address to assign the IP address to this VPort.

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7. If you check Use the IP whenever system boots option, then whenever you change the root password and restart the system, a dialog window will open to ask for Server FTP Port and Root Password, since they were already changed by the administrator to something other than the default settings. If the settings made by the administrator are lost, restore default settings and then rerun the IP installer program.

8. The system will check if the IP address is valid.

9. An Install OK message will appear if the installation is successful. Click on OK to close the window.

Using DOS Commands under Windows

For some environments, such as MAC, DOS, Linux, and UNIX, some common network tools, including ARP and PING, can be used to install the VPort. Before proceeding further, make sure that the ARP and PING programs are provided by your system.

1. Open a DOS command window.

2. Type arp –s <VPort’s IP Address> <MAC address>, and press enter.

3. Type ping <VPort’s IP address>, and then press enter.

4. A reply message will appear if the VPort is successfully installed.

Accessing VPort 2140 Video Server for the First Time

Once the installation is complete, administrators should follow the instructions described in the next chapter, First Time Accessing VPort 2140 Video Server, to make necessary configurations.

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Setting up a Modem Environment

VPort 2140 Video Server provides 2 modem modes: Modem and Null Modem. The null modem mode can be used for point-to-point connections in a local environment. Although the baud rate can be set up to 115.2 Kbps, the actual data rate depends on the Modem connection. For dial-up connections, the VPort 2140 Video Server waits passively for a phone call to establish a point-to-point connection.

The Modem and Null Modem dial-up connections are for initial usage of Video Server. If you have already used an Ethernet connection, reset Video Server to factory defaults before using a dial-up connection. In addition, when using a dial-up connection, the Ethernet socket must be disconnected.

The Modem and Null Modem connections for VPort 2140 Video Server only support the dial-in function, which means that you can access the VPort 2140 Video Server, but VPort 2140 Video Server cannot send alarm messages to you automatically via the Modem and Null Modem connection.

Getting Started

Cable Connection

Null Modem

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Before powering on the VPort 2140 Video Server:

1. Connect your cameras’ video outputs to the BNC video inputs.

2. Connect VPort’s COM port with your PC’s COM port.

3. Connect the power adaptor.

Modem

Before powering on the VPort 2140 Video Server:

1. Connect your cameras’ video outputs with the BNC video inputs.

2. Connect VPort’s COM port with your modem’s COM port.

3. Power on the Modem.

4. Connect the power adaptor.

Powering on VPort 2140 Video Server

After all cables are correctly and firmly connected, turn on all peripheral devices, including cameras, sensors, and alarm devices. And then connect the VPort 2140 to the power supply.

After being powered on, the VPort will automatically detect if an external modem is connected to the modem port. As soon as an external modem is detected, the CONNECT LED will blink periodically. If no modem is detected, the VPort will assume that the included null modem cable is connected to perform system configuration. Both CONNECT and SERIAL LEDs will show as “steady on” until the dial-up connection over the null modem is established.

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Configuring a Modem (Under Windows 2000 Environment)

Installing a new modem

Null Modem Mode

1. Click on StartControl PanelModems.

Getting Started

2. An Install New Modem message will appear. Check Don’t detect my modem; I will select it from a list, and click on Next to continue.

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3. Under the Manufacturers column, select (Standard Modem Types). A number of modem models will appear in the Models column. Select Standard 33600 bps Modem, and click on Next to continue.

4. Select the serial port that the included null modem cable is connected to, and click on Next to continue. The null modem is now ready for use.

5. If a Dial-Up adapter is not installed, Windows will automatically prompt you to install it. Click on OK to continue. If the adapter does not start automatically, double click on the Control Panel network icon install the Microsoft Dial-Up Adapter.

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1. Click on Start  Control Panel  Modems.

Getting Started

2. If you already have a Modem, read the Setting up a new connection don’t have a modem, an Install New Modem message will appear. Click on Next, and the system will detect the modem automatically. If your modem is not detected, you can select the Modem from the manufacturers column.

section below. If you

Setting up a new connection.

1. After the modem is installed, open the dialup network folder in Windows to set up a new connection.

2. Select the newly-installed Modem (for Modem connection) or Standard 33600 bps Modem (for null modem connection), and then click on Next to continue.

3. In modem mode, enter the phone number used to connect to your VPort 2140; in null modem mode, enter an arbitrary phone number, and then click on Next to continue.

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4. Click on Finish to complete the installation of the new modem. The new connection will be displayed in the Dial-up Networking folder and will be used for modem or null modem connections.

5. Open the Dial-Up Networking window, and then click on the icon for the connection (My Connection) that was just installed to configure the connection’s properties.

6. When the My Connection window opens, right click on the General tab. In null modem mode, you should uncheck Use area code and Dialing Properties. Then click on OK to continue.

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7. Click on Configure to modify the modem’s properties. Under Maximum speed, select 115200, and then click OK to continue.

8. Under the Server Types tab of my connection, checkmark the Enable software compression option under Advanced options, and checkmark the TCP/IP option under Allowed network protocols, as shown below. Leave settings under the other tabs as default

values, and then click on OK to continue.

Note that the location of the Enable software compression option and TCP/IP option might be different from OS to OS.

9. The connection is now ready to use for modem and null modem mode. Double click on the newly-installed connection icon. A dialing information window will appear. Enter root as user name and the MAC address shown at the bottom of the window as the password, and then click on Connect to connect to the Internet. Note that the letters in the MAC address should be in capitals (for example, type A instead of a).

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Accessing VPort 2140 Video Server for the First Time

In Null Modem Mode

Administrators can connect to http://200.1.1.1 from the web browser directly via the null modem cable. 200.1.1.1 is VPort’s default IP address for the dial-up connection; and 200.1.1.100 is the IP address assigned by VPort to the user’s PC. The user name and password are the same as what were entered during the software installation. After successful authentication, administrators should see the motion pictures on the main page. When using Microsoft Internet Explorer, administrators must allow the installation of a plug-in provided by the VPort prior to viewing motion pictures.

In Modem Mode

To dial the VPort, you need to establish a dial-up connection with the PC, in which the dial-up phone number is the same as the phone line connected to the VPort. After the connection is successfully established, open the Web browser and link to http://200.1.1.1. In this case, the VPort runs as a dial-up server and assigns the IP address of 200.1.1.100 to the PC at the other end. When the authentication message window appears, type root for user name and use VPort’s serial number for the default password. The point-to-point connection allows users to connect to the VPort for surveillance purpose at any time.

After the connection is successfully established, follow the instructions described in the next chapter, Accessing VPort 2140 Video Server for the First Time.

Mounting VPort 2140

Panel Mounting

Users can mount the VPort 2140 Video Server directly to the wall by using the 4 L-type Fixed Aluminum pieces. First, attach these 4 L-type Fixed Aluminum pieces to the VPort 2140 with the 8 screws. Then use the screws that have diameter larger than 7 mm to mount the VPort 2140 to the wall.

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Chapter 3 Accessing VPort 2140 Video Server for

the First Time

This chapter includes information about how to access VPort 2140 Video Server for the first time. The following topics are covered:

 Accessing VPort 2140 Video Server

 Opening Your Browser

 Authentication

 Installing the Plug-in Application

 Functions Featured on the Main Page

 Image Mode and Text Mode

 Logo and Host Name

 Video Quality Selection

 Image Size Selection

 Camera View Selection

 System Configuration

 Relay Output Control

 Motorized (PTZ) Camera Control

 Custom Camera Commands

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Opening Your Browser

Open your browser, type the VPort’s IP address in the Address box, and then press Enter.

Authentication

After opening your browser and typing the VPort’s IP address, a dialogue window will appear, asking you to enter the username and the password. When accessing the VPort for the first time, administrators must enter root as the username, and the MAC address, in capital letters, as the password. You can find the MAC address on the VPort’s label. Primary users will be allowed to access the VPort as soon as the administrator finishes adding user profiles. Upon successful authentication, the VPort’s main page will be displayed.

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Installing the Plug-in Application

If you access the VPort for the first time via a browser that supports server push (e.g., Netscape), the video images will be displayed directly. If you are using Windows’ Internet Explorer as your browser, you will be asked to install a new plug-in application provided by the VPort. This plug-in application has been registered for certification, and is used to display video images via Internet Explorer. Click on Yes to install the plug-in application. If your browser does not allow the user to install the plug-in, change the security option to a lower level, or contact your network supervisor for assistance.

Functions Featured on the Main Page

Image Mode and Text Mode

Basic functions are displayed on the VPort’s main page. The first figure below shows image mode, which has a better visual effect. The second figure shows text mode, which provides a shorter download time. The main page may look different depending on the PTZ driver or the authorization of the user.

Image Mode

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Text Mode

Logo and Host Name

The default logo is Moxa’s logo, and the host name is VPort 2140 Video Server. For customized usage, the administrator can change the layout of the homepage from the Homepage Layout page.

Video Quality Selection

There are 5 options for video quality: Medium, Standard, Good, Detailed, and Excellent. Different video quality selections result in different sized JPEG files. The table below is an example.

Video Quality JPEG File Size

Medium 9.3 KB Standard 11.15 KB Good 13.76 KB Detailed 16.35 KB Excellent 20.3 KB

Image Size Selection

There are 5 options for selecting image sizes:

Video Size (unit: pixels) NTSC PAL

Half Half × 2 352 × 240 352 × 288

Standard Standard × 2 704 × 480 704 × 576

Double

176 × 112 176 × 112

352 × 240 352 × 288

704 × 480 704 × 576

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Half × 2 consumes the same file size and bandwidth as Half, but has the same resolution as Standard. For this reason, the visual effect of Half × 2 is worse than Standard. Likewise, Standard × 2 consumes the same file size and bandwidth as Standard, but has the same resolution as Double. For this reason, the visual effect of Standard × 2 is worse than Double.

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A maximum of 4 cameras can be connected to the VPort 2140 at the same time. Users can view the image of each camera by selecting “Video 1,” “Video 2,” “Video 3,” and “Video 4,” or selecting “Video All” to view all images in Quad screen.

In Quad viewing mode, the maximum image size is only 352 x 240 (NTSC) or 352 x 288 (PAL) for each camera, in order to fit the monitor screen.

System Configuration

There is a button or text link on the left side of the system configuration window that only appears on the administrators’ main page. For detailed system configuration instructions, refer to Chapter 4, System Configuration.

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Relay Output Control

VPort 2140 Video Server has 4 DI and 2 DO for external devices, such as sensors and alarms. If external devices are attached to the digital output, administrators or permitted users can click on Open to short the Common and Normal Open pins of the digital output, or click on Close to short the Common and Normal Close pins of the digital output.

Motorized (PTZ) Camera Control

If a serial device, such as a motorized camera, is attached and correctly configured to the COM port, the control panel will appear on the permitted users’ main page. The effective buttons will change color when the cursor is passed over the button. Users can control the pan, tilt, zoom, and focus functions of motorized cameras. The home button is used to return the camera to the center position if the camera supports this command. Apart from near and far control for focus, an AUTO button is provided for setting auto focus mode. To move the motorized camera more precisely, the speed control for pan and tilt allows users to fine tune the aiming position. Users can also click directly on any point in the image to force the motorized camera to focus on that point, or select a preset location from the drop-down. The list of preset locations is pre-defined by administrators. The detailed configurations are described in the related section in Chapter 4, System Configuration.

Custom Camera Commands

There are a maximum of five buttons that can be set to custom commands for users to control the attached motorized (PTZ) cameras, in addition to the default pan, tilt, zoom, and focus controls. Custom commands are set up by administrators, and are used for functions such as activating or deactivating the wiper of dome, according to the attached motorized device’s User’s Manual of.

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Chapter 4 System Configuration

After installing the hardware, the next task required is to configure VPort 2140’s settings. There are 3 configuration methods: via web access, via FTP, and via Telnet.

This chapter includes the following sections:

 System Configuration Via Web Access

 Using Setup Wizard

 Using the Application Wizard

 System

 Security

 Network

 Video

 COM 1 & COM 2

 Application

 Demo

 Homepage Layout

 View log file

 View parameters

 Factory default

 System Configuration Via FTP

 CONFIG ini

 System Configuration Via Telnet

 Telnet Commands

 System core debugging

 Monitor changed status of digital inputs

 Stop information dumping

 Query status of digital inputs

 Set digital outputs

 Erase snapshots stored in Flash memory

 Skip installation at next boot

 Reset network for new settings

 Restore facotry default settings

 Reset system

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System configuration can be easily done remotely from Internet Explorer via the Web Server. There are two wizards, in addition to classified categories of system configurations, which provide user-friendly instructions to facilitate the setup task. Alternatively, administrators may type the system configuration URL, “http://<IP address of Video Server>/setup/config.html”, to enter the configuration page directly. Administrators who want to set certain options through the URL should refer to the relevant section in Chapter 6, URL Commands for advanced functions.

System configuration serves 5 purposes:

1. Since VPort 2140 Video Server is a networked video server, administrators should run the “Setup wizard,” or at least configure “Security,” “Network,” and “Video.”

2. To support external serial port devices, configure “COM 1,” “COM 2” and then “Camera Setting” under “Video.”

3. To utilize the built-in security and web attraction features, run the “Application wizard” or configure “Application” and “Demo.”

4. Administrators can adjust the system date and time under “System,” or configure different homepage layouts by configuring “Homepage layout.”

System Configuration

5. Video Server also provides other system maintenance options, including “View log file,” “View parameters,” and “Factory default.”

Using Setup Wizard

The setup wizard will guide the administrator to enter the required information, including:

1. Host name

2. Current date and time

3. Administrator’s password

4. Video configuration and captions

5. Network settings

The administrator can exit the setup wizard at any time to preserve the current configuration. The setup wizard will give the administrator the option to reboot to validate the changes, or the administrators can decide to reboot later.

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Using the Application Wizard

VPort 2140 has two applications to choose from:

1. Surveillance System

Create a security system by configuring the built-in motion detection and external sensors to integrate with an existing e-mail or FTP server, or external alarms. You may also use the weekly schedule feature for timed monitoring.

2. Web Attraction

Customize the main page to your own style and set up accounts for your potential visitors.

To select one of these two applications, click on “Surveillance system” or “Web attraction” from the Applications wizard window shown below. After using Applications Wizard, Administrators can perform a more detailed configuration of the application parameters from the configuration’s Application page.

System

Host name

The host name will appear as the homepage title of the main page and over the video window on the main page. The maximum string length is 38 characters or 19 characters in double-byte-character systems, such as Chinese or Japanese systems.

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Date and Time

The default setting for Date and Time is Keep current date and time. You may also choose from one of the following date and time configuration options:

1. The easiest way to adjust the date and time is to make the VPort Sync with computer time.

2. Select the Manual option if you wish to set the date and time manually by entering new

settings.

3. Select the Automatic option to make the VPort synchronize automatically with timeservers

over the Internet every month. However, synchronization may fail if the assigned NTP

server cannot be reached, or the VPort is connected to a local network. Leaving the NTP server blank will force the VPort connect to default timeservers. Enter either the Domain

name or IP address format of the timeserver as long as the DNS server is available. Do not forget to set the Time zone for local settings. Refer to Appendix G for your region’s time zone.

Click on Save to validate changes.

Security

Root password

To change the administrator’s password, type the new password in both the Root password box and Confirm password box. The passwords you enter will be displayed in asterisks for security reasons. The maximum string length for a password is 14 characters. After clicking on Save to validate the new password, a window will open to ask the administrator for the new password to access the VPort.

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Add user

To add a new user, type the new user’s name in the Username box, the password in the User password box, and select authorization level by checking I/O access or Camera control. Click

on Add to insert the entry. The VPort 2140 Video Server has a total of 20 user accounts. Each user can be given independent access right of the external I/O access and camera control.

Manage user

If the access rights of some users need to be changed, find the user name from the drop down list and click on Edit. A new window will appear for administrators to change the password and select a different authorization. Administrators can also delete the selected user by clicking on Delete. A message window will open next to confirm.

Snapshot mode

A maximum of 20 users can view VPort’s images at the same time. Administrators can select the Allow more guests with snapshot mode option to enable the snapshot mode for more users. In this case, when the number of users exceeds 20, users will see the main page in snapshot mode instead of seeing normal video images. Snapshot mode is very useful for web attraction. In this case, configure the Snapshot interval to achieve better performance. Increasing the time interval between snapshots allows more users to use snapshot mode.

Click on Save to validate changes.

Network

Reset network at next boot

To eliminate incautious mistakes during installation, VPort 2140 Video Server will be in installation mode whenever it starts up, unless Reset network at next boot is disabled. This option can also be disabled by selecting the IP Installer program’s Use this IP whenever system boots option.

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1.  Use this IP whenever system boots = □ Reset network at next boot

VPort 2140 Video Server will skip the installation at the next boot, and the IP Installer program will not show this VPort 2140. In this case, the VPort cannot be accessed and reconfigured over the network using the IP Installer program if no one remembers the IP address, unless the VPort’s reset button is used first to restore factory default settings. The advantage of enabling the “Use this IP whenever the system boots” option is that the VPort

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will automatically operate normally after being restarted after a power loss.

2. □ Use this IP whenever system boots =  Reset network at next boot

In this case, the installation process must be performed again when system reboots. This is the default setting.

You can ignore this option if you are using the Modem Dial-up connection.

General

Administrators may need to modify the network settings to connect to an existing network, since the subnet mask in some broadband service may differ from the default value of 255.255.255.0, and service providers may assign more specific network settings. Administrators should change the configuration to the settings given by the service provider. The configuration may include IP address, Subnet mask, Default router, Primary DNS server, and Secondary DNS server. After changing network settings, make sure to uncheck the “Reset network at next boot option” to avoid the installation starting up again the next time the system restarts. Otherwise, existing network settings will be erased at the next start.

In addition, administrators can limit the bandwidth used by a VPort 2140 Video Server according to priority and importance of location. Limiting bandwidth is useful for balancing network utilization when multiple VPorts are installed on the same network. This method is more effective than just changing image quality, and is able to achieve better performance with adequate image size and quality.

HTTP

For security or network integration, administrators can hide the server from the general HTTP port by changing the default HTTP port of 80 to a different port number. Administrators should have enough network knowledge to change the default port.

SMTP

VPort 2140 Video Server not only plays the role of server, but also actively connects to outside servers to send alarm messages or snapshots. If the administrator has set up some applications in either event mode or sequential mode, the VPort will send out snapshots once these conditions occur.

1. To activate the e-mail function, enter correct settings for SMTP (mail) server’s domain name/IP address and Recipient email address.

2. Secondary SMTP (mail) server’s domain name/IP address and Secondary email address are provided for a backup connection when the primary SMTP server fails.

3. Return email address is the address the email is returned to when the SMTP server rejects email due to failure. Some ISPs may reject the email if the address is invalid.

If the settings are correct when the VPort starts up, it will send out a system log via e-mail instead of uploading the log via FTP. Note that if the Return email address is not set, the e-mail system will not work properly.

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FTP

FTP is the other means available for VPort 2140 Video Server to send out alarm messages and snapshots. To send the system log files described in the above paragraph via FTP, the SMTP server should be erased.

1. Local FTP server port can also be changed to a setting different from the default setting of

21. Administrators should have enough network knowledge to change the default port.

2. Administrators must enter correct Primary FTP Server, Primary FTP user name, and Primary FTP password.

3. Primary FTP remote folder is the sub-folder in the remote FTP server.

4. If the remote FTP server’s port is changed to a setting different from 21, make sure to set the real port to Primary FTP server port.

5. If the local network is protected by a firewall to prevent it from initiating an FTP connection from the remote FTP server, you may be able to connect to the FTP server, but be unable to place a file on the server due to data channel connection failure. Check Primary FTP passive mode for a passive transfer solution.

6. Another set of Secondary server settings is also provided for a backup connection.

In either e-mail or FTP, the primary server information should be entered first. If the primary server is not set, the related FTP or email will be cancelled. Note that it may take time to connect to the secondary server after the first one fails, and it may affect some applications when conditions occur too often.

Save the modification

After all necessary modifications are made, click on Save to store the modifications. A warning message will appear for confirmation. After clicking on OK, the VPort will automatically restart. If the Reset network at next boot option is checked, perform the software installation again. Otherwise, the VPort will boot up automatically using the new configuration settings.

If you make any changes to the settings in this web page, the system will restart to validate those changes. Make sure that every field is correctly typed before clicking on Save. If the VPort fails to respond due to incorrect settings, perform the restore procedures and run the software installation.

Administrators should take note that the basic network settings, including IP address, subnet mask, default router, and DNS servers, should be set to factory defaults before switching the network interface from “Ethernet” to “modem” or from “modem” to “Ethernet.”

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Video

System Configuration

To allow the VPort 2140 to show cameras’ video images, check the  Enable item for each camera. There are 3 kinds of settings for each camera’s video in this page.

Image setting

1. Show Time stamp in image and Text on image

When these options are enabled, Time stamp and Text on image will be shown on the image for reference. The time stamp is captured from the Video Server’s date and time that are maintained by an on-board real-time clock.

2. Color, Default size, and Default quality

The Color setting depends on the connected camera. The “B/W” option can speed up the encoder. The Default size option is the default size of the video window when the user first connects to the VPort. The Default quality option is the default quality when users first connect to the VPort.

3. Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Hue

To adjust image settings for the best visual quality, click on Image Setting to open a motion picture window. Four fields need to be configured, including Brightness, Contrast, Hue, and Saturation. Each field has eleven levels, ranging from -5 to +5. While adjusting, administrators can click on preview to see if the settings are appropriate before clicking on Save. If the adjustment is not satisfactory, administrators can click on Restore to restore the original

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settings. After the configuration is done, click on Close to close this window. If the configurations are changed without saving, they will only be used until the next time the system starts up.

Camera Setting

1. Camera type

The default camera type of VPort 2140 is Fixed camera, which means it is a general camera without motorized function. If you wish to select a PTZ camera, you also need to select the COM port that this PTZ camera is connected to, and the PTZ camera’s ID to activate it. Click on Save to validate the camera type.

2. Preset position setting of Motorized PTZ camera

Below the camera type setting is the image of this camera, the control buttons of PAN/ TILT/ ZOOM/ FOCUS and the preset position setting. The administrator can use the control buttons to operate the camera’s image to set the preset position of this motorized PTZ camera.

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Each camera has its own separate motion detection settings. The settings, which include Object size and Sensitivity, allow administrators to fine tune the VPort to fit the environment:

1. Object size sets the minimum size of objects whose motion will be detected. (E.g., if Object

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size = 30%, then the system will only detect the motion of objects that occupy an area larger than 30% of the total monitored area; the motion of objects with size less than 30% of the monitored area will NOT be detected.)

2. Sensitivity sets the measurable difference between two sequential images to indicate motion.

A larger object size and lower sensitivity will cause the VPort to ignore small variations in images. When the motion amplitude of some objects in the monitored screen exceeds the settings, a white letter M with red background color will appear in the upper-right corner to the window.

Motion detection is provided as a reference because it is environment-dependent. When the settings are configured to be very sensitive to motion, some triggered events might be false alarms, since in fact there is only a tiny difference between sequential images. False alarms can be triggered by the flashing of florescent lights, shifting of shadows, etc.

Before completing the Video configuration, 3 items need to be confirmed.

Modulation

There are 3 types of Modulation. Administrators can set the auto-detected condition during initialization by selecting Auto, but can still set it manually by selecting NTSC or PAL. When you change the camera modulation, a warning message will pop up to inform you that the system will restart to validate the new modulation.

Although the analog cameras have 2 different standards, NTSC or PAL, all of the cameras connected to VPort 2140 Video Server should use the same standard.

Default Video Source

Administrators can set the default viewing mode for web home page in camera 1, 2, 3, 4, or all in quad.

Save the modification

After all necessary modifications are made, click on Save to store the modifications. If you have changed the modulation type, the VPort will automatically restart. If the Reset network at next boot option is checked, perform the software installation again. Otherwise, the VPort will boot up automatically using the new configuration settings.

COM 1 & COM 2

There are 2 COM ports, COM 1 and COM 2, in VPort 2140 Video Server for connecting the external devices, such as Motorized PTZ controller, Modem, or Multiplexer.

COM 1 COM 2

RS-232 RS-485 Speed

DB9 Male Terminal block for Data+, Data- Max. 115. 2 Kbps DB9 Male N/A Max. 115. 2 Kbps

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Interface mode

The COM 1 supports 2 serial interfaces, although only one interface can be used at a time. Depending on the interface used by the attached device, administrators must set the Interface mode to either RS-232 or RS-485.

The COM 2 only supports RS-232 interface. For this reason, there is no interface mode selection for COM 2.

RS-232 interface is used via the DB9 COM port, and RS-485 interface is used via the GPIO. These 2 interfaces in COM 1 cannot be used at the same time.

Purpose

The COM port connection has 3 purposes:

1. If the attached device is a PTZ camera, administrators must select the correct PTZ model under PTZ driver options, since each PTZ camera has its own protocols for the PTZ functions. Refer to Appendix B, Settings for Supported PTZ Cameras, to find out the PTZ cameras that MOXA VPort 2140 Video Server supports. If the attached PTZ camera is not supported by the VPort, administrators can select Custom Camera to enter the proprietary commands for pan, tilt, zoom, and focus control.

2. If the attached device is not a PTZ camera, but another serial device, such as a video multiplexer, etc., administrators can select the Generic CGI command to control the device via CGI commands. For external device control, refer to Chapter 5, Advanced Applications, under the URL Commands for DI/DO and Camera’s Actions settings section for more details.

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3. The default setting is None, which means that no other device is connected to the COM port.

After selecting the correct PTZ driver or Generic CGI command option, the next thing administrators must do is configure Port settings, including Baud rate, Data bits, Stop bits, and Parity bit. If the attached device is a PTZ camera, refer to Appendix B, Settings for Supported

System Configuration

PTZ Cameras, for default settings of the supported PTZ cameras.

Custom command

VPort 2140 Video Server provides 5 custom commands in addition to the general pan, tilt, zoom, and preset functions. Administrators can click on Custom Command to configure, and refer to the manual enclosed with the attached PTZ camera to set up frequently-used functions. The Command should be entered in ASCII format. The VPort will translate the commands into binary code and send them out through the serial port. For instance, a text string of 8101ABCDEF will be translated into five bytes of hexadecimal 81, 01, AB, CD, and EF. The maximum length of a command string is 60, which is equivalent to 30 hexadecimal bytes. The Display string is for the text on the command buttons and should be less than 8 characters. If Custom Camera is selected, there will be more commands for PTZF that relate to custom camera.

Application

VPort 2140 Video Server provides 4 major applications.

1. Weekly schedule: Administrators can set up the Application schedule by week.

2. External script files: For advanced applications, administrators can program command scripts, which can be uploaded to the VPort 2140 Video Server.

3. Event operation: Administrators can set trigger conditions by selecting Motion Detected, or

DI Condition, etc., options, and trigger actions by selecting Trigger output alarm while input condition matched, etc., options.

4. Sequential mode: Administrators can set the sequential snapshot mode to send the snapshot

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by time interval.

Administrators can use combinations of options on the application web page to perform various useful security applications. Although most settings will be done automatically by the Application Wizard, administrators can also make adjustments to the settings from this page.

To set up the 4 applications that VPort 2140 Video Server provides, administrators must have a certain level of knowledge about the setting items listed in the Application web page. Below is the table that separates the setting items into 4 levels. Higher-level settings will not be activated unless lower-level items are checked.

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4

□Weekly schedule

□All the time except

for the above schedule

□Enable the external script file to ignore the following settings □Event operation

□Sequential mode Snapshot every □ tenth seconds □Send snapshot by email □Send snapshot by

FTP

□Sun □Mon □Tue □We d □Thu □Fri □Sat snapshots begin at [hh:mm:ss]

snapshots stop at [hh:mm:ss]

□Show alert in image Trigger

condition

Trigger action □ Send snapshot while trigger condition(s) match

□FTP put snapshots with date and time suffix

Motion Detected on: □Video 1 □Video 2 □Video 3 □Video 4

DI condition: DI 1: Disable, High, Low, Rising, Falling DI 2: Disable, High, Low, Rising, Falling DI 3: Disable, High, Low, Rising, Falling DI 4: Disable, High, Low, Rising, Falling Delay □ second(s) to trigger output alarm

DO condition: DO 1: Disable, Open, Close DO 2: Disable, Open, Close Snapshot on: □Video 1 □Video 2 □Video 3 □Video 4

Take □ snapshot(s) with □ tenth seconds interval after the event

Weekly schedule

The Weekly schedule is provided for daily security applications. Administrators can select any weekday from Monday to Friday with the daily schedule set from 08:00 am to 20:00 pm when no one is available to perform event checking. If the security system is installed in an office for which no one is present on nights or weekends, administrators can still set the time period as above, from 08:00 am to 20:00 pm, but remember to select All the time except for the above schedule to let the program run during nights and weekends.

Either “Weekly schedule” or “All the time except for the above schedule” must be selected, or the applications described in the following sections will not work properly.

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Enable the external script file to exclude the following settings

Administrators can write a script named SCRIPT.TXT to match the additional software according to the Command Script for DI/DO and Camera’s Actions Setting section from Chapter 5. After uploading this script to the VPort via FTP, check the option Enable the external script file to exclude the following settings. Otherwise the VPort will operate according to the settings under Enable the external script file to exclude the following settings option.

Event operation

Event operation is for setting security applications.

1. Show alert in image.

VPort 2140 Video Server can show the event trigger condition in the video image on the homepage. If motion is detected (based on the motion settings), an M will appear on the upper-right corner of the image. As long as Show alert in image is checked, the M will appear in the image to indicate that motions have been detected. If there are any sensors attached to the digital inputs, the administrator can set the state to fire alarm.

The option Show alert in image may be set when running the application wizard or configuring motion detection. Administrators should manually uncheck this option if no indication of motion detection is needed in the image.

2. Trigger Condition

a. Motion Detected. The administrator can check the boxes of Video 1, Video 2, Video 3

and Video 4 to enable Video Motion Detection (VMD), which is set in the Video configuration web page (or you can click on the *Click on each hyperlink of video to configure motion detection link below to configure the appropriate parameters) as the trigger condition.

b. DI Condition. There are 4 Digit Inputs in VPort 2140. The administrator can set the

DI’s conditions, including Input is High, Input is Low, Input is Rising, and Input is Falling. The edge trigger like Rising or Falling is generally used to detect the emerging signal from the external sensor.

3. Trigger Action

Once an event occurs, the administrator can set up 2 trigger actions: relay output alarms or snapshot image.

a. DO Action. There are 2 DOs (Relay output) for connecting the alarms. Administrators

can set the trigger output alarm when the DI or Video Motion Detection conditions are met. Once an event occurs, the administrator can select the Delay □ second(s) after event option to drive a device attached to the digital outputs several seconds after the event happens and/or send snapshots that are taken right at the moment.

b. Snapshot. The administrator can set up the snapshot action when the DI or Video

Motion Detection conditions are met. There are 3 snapshots will be taken when an event occurs, which is in the tenth second interval by named as pre-event, the moment of event and post-event. If the administrator thinks the snapshots are not enough, more snapshots can be taken after the event by configuring Take □ snapshot(s) with □

tenth seconds interval after the event. Three snapshots of each channel can also be downloaded via FTP or HTTP URL.The time interval of these 3 snapshot images can be set on (refer to the “Download Event-triggered Snapshots” section from Chapter 5 for more details).

c. Send snapshot while trigger condition(s) match. To activate the function of snapshot

sent via E-mail or FTP server, this item should be checked.

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Sequential Mode

With this feature, VPort 2140 Video Server can upload snapshots periodically to an external E-mail or FTP server as a live video source. The interval can be set from a tenth of a second to several hours in Snapshot every □ tenth seconds. The external E-mail or FTP server must be set

up in the Network configuration page.

Send Snapshot by Email or FTP

Snapshots taken by either event operation or sequential mode can be sent by E-mail or FTP, which are set in the Network configuration page. If email is chosen, the snapshots of the video channel will be attached to the emails. If FTP is chosen, administrators can choose to add date and time in the file name of the snapshots by checking FTP file name with date and time suffix. If the snapshots are used as the live video source, the date and time suffix can be eliminated to update the same source file.

In Sequential mode, the VPort will send out snapshots according to interval and period settings. If snapshot files are intended for quick updates, it is better to skip the date and time suffix, in which case the file name will be video.jpg. If the snapshots are used for occasional monitoring, suffixing with date and time can help administrators easily classify the snapshots.

Compared to the FTP method, email will induce more delay, although email can notify users more promptly.

View Snapshot

The administrator can check the latest pre-event, the moment of event and post-event snapshots by clicking on the View Snapshot button.

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Save

Click on Save to activate the applications when you finish the settings.

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VPort 2140 Video Server provides a demonstration mode to allow general access for demonstration purposes. To set up the demonstration mode, administrators must choose the services to be permitted by each camera. If administrators select the view option, users may use demo as the username to access the VPort. In this case, leave the password field blank. Administrators also can select control camera for the demo account. Separating the demo account from the primary users can prevent interference with normal operations.

Click on Save to validate changes.

Homepage layout

VPort 2140 Video Server allows administrators to customize the layout of the Video Server’s homepage.

Logo graph

1. Select the blank option to hide the logo figure, which appears in the upper-left corner of the homepage.

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2. The “default” logo is the MOXA logo.

3. An external logo or image can be used by selecting the URL option, and typing the url for the image in the text input box.

Logo link

Administrators set up the Logo with a Logo link, so that visitors are directed to another web address when they click on the logo.

Background graph

As with Logo graph, Background graph gives administrators the ability to customize the background as blank, default, or an external image by selecting the URL option, and typing the url for the image in the text input box.

Font and Background color

The Font color and Background color can be chosen from sixteen custom colors.

The Background color option is active only when Background graph is set as blank.

Web page display mode

There are two homepage display modes. One is Image mode, which uses icons to link to the various functions; the other is Text mode, which uses mostly text to link to the various functions. Administrator can change the string content manually.

See the Customize graphics in homepage section from Chapter 5 to see how to replace the default images for the Video Server’s log, background, and buttons.

View log file

The system log contains useful information, including current system configuration and activity history with timestamp for tracking.

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System Configuration

Clicking on View parameters allows you to view all system parameters, which are listed by category. The content is the same as CONFIG.INI of VPort 2140 Video Server.

Factory default

This function is used to restore the Video Server to its factory default settings, so that any changes that were made previously will be lost. After clicking OK, the system will restart. Note that it will take some time for the restore action to finish. You will need to run the software installation program to set up the network.

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System Configuration Via FTP

CONFIG.INI

FTP can be used to configure VPort 2140 Video Server much more quickly than configuring from web browser, particularly when configuring multiple Video Servers. To configure a Video Server via FTP, first download the parameter file, CONFIG.INI, customize each field, and then upload the file to the Video Server to install the new settings. To log into the FTP daemon, enter “root” as the user name, and use the same password used when connecting to the Web server. The MAC address (no dash, all upper case) of Video Server is the password for initial access.

The CONFIG.INI file has eight categories: [SYSTEM], [LAYOUT], [NETWORK], [VIDEO], [SERIAL1], [SERIAL2], [ALERT], and [DEMO]. The category names in square brackets should be in upper case. The item names in angle braces should be in lower case. Some items related to disable/enable should use the keywords “YES”/“NO”. The number zero (0) entry in <user name> and <user password> is for administrators, i.e. “root”. Video Server will restart automatically as soon as the file is uploaded and accepted. If administrators want to cancel the reboot procedure after putting config.ini via FTP, then set the first item, <reset system>, to NO. But it will take effect only once, and show YES in the download config.ini file the next time.

A sample CONFIG.INI is shown in the table below. The text in italics describes the characteristics of the field, and the bold italic characters are the options for the field.

Video Server Initial Configuration file

[SYSTEM] <reset system> YES or NO <host name> VPort 2140 Video Server string with maximum of 38 characters <serial number> 0002D1040972 read-only <software version> VS2402-MOXA-V1.0.6 read-only <current date> 2003/01/01 read-only <current time> 12:34:56 read-only

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<time zone> 0 <user name> (0)root read-only (1) string with maximum of 14 characters (2) the rest are the same as above (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) <user password> (0)0002D1040972 string with maximum of 14 characters (1) the rest are the same as above (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) <more guests enabled> NO or YES to enable snapshot mode <more guests interval> 0 snapshot interval in seconds <language> 0

[LAYOUT] <layout type> 1 image mode or 0 for text mode <font color> 0-black, 1-white, 2-green, 3-maroon, 4- 1 olive, 5-navy, 6-purple, 7-gray, 8-yellow,

rom 12 to –12

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<background color> 9-lime, 10-aqua, 11-fuchsia, 12-silver, 0 13-red, 14-blue, 15-teal, <logo type> 1 default image, or 0 for blank, or 2 from URL <background type> 1 default image, or 0 for blank, or 2 from URL <logo source> http:// URL of logo type 2, maximum of 80 characters <background source> http:// URL of logo type 2, maximum of 80 characters <logo link> http:// reference link of logo, max. of 80 characters <button name> (0)Video1 Used in text mode, max. 14 characters (1)Video2 Used in text mode, max. 14 characters (2)Video3 Used in text mode, max. 14 characters (3)Video4 Used in text mode, max. 14 characters <com1 speedlink name> Name of custom PTZ commands (0) string with maximum of 8 characters (1) string with maximum of 8 characters (2) string with maximum of 8 characters (3) string with maximum of 8 characters (4) string with maximum of 8 characters <com2 speedlink name> Name of custom PTZ commands (0) string with maximum of 8 characters (1) string with maximum of 8 characters (2) string with maximum of 8 characters (3) string with maximum of 8 characters (4) string with maximum of 8 characters

[NETWORK] <install enabled> YES reset IP whenever system boots or NO <ppp enabled> YES obsolete <ethernet address> 00-02-D1-04-09-72 read-only <host ip>

192.168.0.207 standard IP format

255.255.255.0 standard IP format

0.0.0.0 standard IP format

0.0.0.0 standard IP format

0.0.0.0 standard IP format

<ntp enabled> NO or YES <network timing server> IP address or domain name <smtp mail server> IP address or domain name <mail recipient address> string with maximum of 80 characters <mail return address> VPort 2140 Video Server string with maximum of 80 characters <backup smtp mail server>

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IP address or domain name <backup mail recipient address> string with maximum of 80 characters <local ftp port> 21 or 1024 to 65535 <ftp server> IP address or domain name <ftp port> 21 or 1024 to 65535 <ftp username> string with maximum of 14 characters <ftp password> string with maximum of 14 characters <ftp init path> string with maximum of 40 characters <ftp passive> NO or YES <backup ftp server> IP address or domain name <backup ftp port> 21 or 1024 to 65535 <backup ftp username> string with maximum of 14 characters <backup ftp password> string with maximum of 14 characters <backup ftp init path> string with maximum of 40 characters <backup ftp passive> NO or YES <http server port> 80 or 1024 to 65535 <bandwidth limit> 0

[VIDEO] <default video> 1 or 2, 3, 4, 5 (video all) <camera modulation> AUTO or MANUAL. NTSC or PAL will be ignored

NTSC or PAL, ignored when set to AUTO but can be

<video is open> (0)YES or NO (1)YES or NO (2)YES or NO (3)YES or NO <video mapped to COM port> (0)0 or 1, 2 (1)0 or 1, 2 (2)0 or 1, 2 (3)0 or 1, 2 <video mapped to ID> (0)0 depending on the camera (1)0 depending on the camera (2)0 depending on the camera (3)0 depending on the camera <overlay timestamp>

or 64000, 128000, 256000, 512000, 768000, 1000000, 1500000, 2000000

when set to AUTO

notification

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(0)NO or YES

(1)NO or YES (2)NO or YES (3)NO or YES <caption text> (0) string of max. 14 characters (1) string of max. 14 characters (2) string of max. 14 characters (3) string of max. 14 characters <colored video> (0)YES or NO for B/W (1)YES or NO for B/W (2)YES or NO for B/W (3)YES or NO for B/W <video quality> (0)150 For Medium, 75 for Standard, 37 for Good, (1)150 18 for Detailed, 8 for Excellent for (2)150 (3)150 <default size> (0)1 (1)1 4 for Halfx2, 5 for Standardx2 (2)1 (3)1 <brightness> (0)0 between 5 and –5 (1)0 between 5 and –5 (2)0 between 5 and –5 (3)0 between 5 and –5 <contrast> (0)0 between 5 and –5 (1)0 between 5 and –5 (2)0 between 5 and –5 (3)0 between 5 and –5 <hue> (0)0 between 5 and –5 (1)0 between 5 and –5 (2)0 between 5 and –5 (3)0 between 5 and –5 <saturation> (0)0 between 5 and –5 (1)0 between 5 and –5 (2)0 between 5 and –5 (3)0 between 5 and –5

[SERIAL 1] <data bits> 0 <stop bits> 0 <parity bits> 0 None, 1 for Odd, 2 for Even <baud rate> 0 <ccd model> 0 None, 1 for Generic, 2 for Sony VISCA,

or Half, 2 for Standard, 3 for Double,

3 for Canon VC-C1, 4 for Canon VC-C3, 5 for Canon VC-C4, 6 for DynaDome,

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7 for Pelco D, 8 for LiLin, 9 for Ernitec, 10 for Custom Camera

<uart mode> RS232 or RS485 <speedlink commands> (0) string of maximum 60 characters (1) string of maximum 60 characters (2) string of maximum 60 characters (3) string of maximum 60 characters (4) string of maximum 60characters <custom ccd commands> HOME string with maximum of 60 characters UP string with maximum of 60 characters DOWN string with maximum of 60 characters LEFT string with maximum of 60 characters RIGHT string with maximum of 60 characters TELESCOPE string with maximum of 60 characters WIDE string with maximum of 60 characters NEAR string with maximum of 60 characters FAR string with maximum of 60 characters

[SERIAL 2] <data bits> 0 <stop bits> 0 <parity bits> 0 None, 1 for Odd, 2 for Even <baud rate> 0 <ccd model> 0 As same as [SERIAL1] <uart mode> RS232 <speedlink commands> (0) string of maximum 60 characters (1) string of maximum 60 characters (2) string of maximum 60 characters (3) string of maximum 60 characters (4) string of maximum 60characters <custom ccd commands> HOME