Moxa Technologies MXNVR-RO, MXNVR-RO-T User Manual

Moxa MXNVR-RO Industrial Network Video

Recorder User’s Manual

Edition 2.0, February 2017

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Moxa MXNVR-RO Industrial Network Video

Recorder User’s Manual

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Before Getting Started

Before using your MXNVR-RO, please pay close attention to the following instructions:

 After opening the MXNVR-RO box, compare the contents of the box with the Package Checklist in Chapter 1. Notify

your sales representative if any of the items are missing or damaged.

 If you experience a system error, and the system cannot be recovered, refer to the Troubleshooting section in

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

 The Industrial Network Video Recorder 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 Chapter 2, Getting
Started, and Chapter 3, Accessing the MXNVR-RO Industrial Network Video Recorder for the First Time.

Important Note

 Surveillance devices may be prohibited by law in your country. Since the MXNVR is both a high performance

surveillance system and a network video recorder, verify that the operations of such devices are legal in your locality
before installing this unit for surveillance purposes.

Table of Contents

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

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

Package Checklist ............................................................................................................................... 1-2

2. Hardware Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 2-1

Appearance ........................................................................................................................................ 2-2

Dimensions ........................................................................................................................................ 2-3

LED Indicators .................................................................................................................................... 2-3

Real Time Clock .................................................................................................................................. 2-4

3. Hardware Connection Description ..................................................................................................... 3-1

Installing the MXNVR-RO-T .................................................................................................................. 3-2

Wiring Requirements ........................................................................................................................... 3-2

Connecting the Power .................................................................................................................. 3-3

Grounding the Unit ...................................................................................................................... 3-3

Connecting Data Transmission Cables ................................................................................................... 3-3

Connecting to a Serial Device ....................................................................................................... 3-5

Connecting an Audio Input ........................................................................................................... 3-5

Digital Input/Output ............................................................................................................................ 3-6

Connecting to a VGA Monitor ................................................................................................................ 3-6

Connecting to a DVI-D Monitor ............................................................................................................. 3-7

Connecting to the USB Ports ................................................................................................................ 3-7

Installing an Internal Storage Device .................................................................................................... 3-8

Making a Storage Drive Hot-Swappable ................................................................................................. 3-9

4. Access the MXNVR-RO-T Web-interface ............................................................................................ 4-1

Overview of the MXNVR-RO-T Web Homepage ....................................................................................... 4-2

Network Settings ......................................................................................................................... 4-3

Time Setting ............................................................................................................................... 4-4

System Config ............................................................................................................................ 4-5

Software Upgrade ....................................................................................................................... 4-5

Download Tool ................................................................................................................................... 4-6

5. Configuration Tool ............................................................................................................................. 5-1

Overview of the MXNVR-RO-T Configuration Tool .................................................................................... 5-2

NVR Management ........................................................................................................................ 5-2

System Setting ........................................................................................................................... 5-5

Device ..................................................................................................................................... 5-12

Record ..................................................................................................................................... 5-15

Event ....................................................................................................................................... 5-17

Schedule .................................................................................................................................. 5-27

Search ..................................................................................................................................... 5-29

Export ..................................................................................................................................... 5-31

Remote .................................................................................................................................... 5-32

DriverView ............................................................................................................................... 5-33

6. DriverView ........................................................................................................................................ 6-1

Overview of the MXNVR-RO-T DriverView .............................................................................................. 6-2

Liveview ..................................................................................................................................... 6-2

Status ........................................................................................................................................ 6-3

A. Time Zone Table ................................................................................................................................ A-1

B. Technical Specifications .................................................................................................................... B-1

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1. Introduction

This chapter gives a general overview of the MXNVR-RO-T computer’s hardware features and specifications.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:



Overview



Package Checklist

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Overview

The MXNVR-RO-T embedded computer uses an Intel Core i7 processor, and features 2 RS-232/422/485 serial
ports, dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, 3 USB 2.0 ports, and dual VGA/DVI-D video output. The MXNVR-RO-T
computer is compliant with mandatory sections of EN 50155 (performance, TX tem perature, shock vibration),
making it ideal for railway and other industrial transport applications. The MXNVR-RO-T computer comes with
a CFast socket that provides ample secure data buffering or additional storage expansion, as well as 2
hot-swappable storage trays that accept 2.5” solid state or hard disk storage drives, and may be arranged in
software RAID 1 arrays to give full data redundancy.

Package Checklist

Each model ships with the following items:

• An MXNVR-RO-T embedded computer

• 2 storage tray keys

• Power cable (CBL-M12FF5PPJ21-BK-15-IP68)

• Documentation and software CD or DVD

• Quick installation guide (printed)

• Warranty card

• 2 5-pin terminal blocks

NOTE: Please notify your sales representative if any of the above items are missing or damaged.

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2. Hardware Introduction

The MXNVR-RO-T embedded computer is compact and built for use in rugged industrial applications. LED
indicators help monitor performance and identify trouble spots, multiple serial ports allow you to connect a
variety of devices for wireless operation, and the reliable and stable hardware platform lets you devote your
attention to developing your applications, rather than spending time on low-level APIs and device drivers.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:



Appearance



Dimensions



LED Indicators



Real Time Clock

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Appearance

Front View

Rear View

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Dimensions

LED Indicators

LED Name LED Color LED Function

Power Green Power is on and functioning normally

Off Power is off, or has failed

Storage Yellow CFast card/HDD/SSD is transmitting data.

Off CFast card/HDD/SSD is not tr ansmitting data.

LAN (1, 2) Green 100 Mbps Ethernet mode

Yellow 1000 Mbps Ethernet mode
Off 10 Mbps or no activity

Tx (P1-P2) Green Serial ports P1-P2 transmitting data

Off Serial ports P1-P2 not transmitting data

Rx (P1-P2) Yellow Serial ports P1-P2 receiving data

Off Serial ports P1-P2 not receiving data

L1 Red Disks are running

Blinking Disks are unmounting
Off Disks are ready to be removed

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Real Time Clock

The embedded computer’s real-time clock is powered by a lithium battery. We strongly recommend that you do
NOT replace the lithium battery on your own. If the battery needs to be changed, we suggest you contact the
Moxa RMA service team.

ATTENTION

There is a risk of explosion if the wrong type of batte ry is used. To avoid t his potential dange r, always use the
correct type of battery. Contact the Moxa RMA service team if you need to replace your battery.

Caution

Dispose of used batteries in a suitable manner.

Contact the manufacturer of your battery for more details.

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3. Hardware Connection Description

In this chapter, we show how to connect the embedded computers to the network and to a variety of common
devices.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:



Installing the MXNVR-RO-T



Wiring Requirements

 Connecting the Power
 Grounding the Unit



Connecting Data Transmission Cables

 Connecting to a Serial Device
 Connecting an Audio Input



Digital Input/Output



Connecting to a VGA Monitor



Connecting to a DVI-D Monit or



Connecting to the USB Ports



Installing an Internal Storage Device



Making a Storage Drive Hot-Swappable

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Installing the MXNVR-RO-T

Wall or Cabinet Mounting

The MXNVR-RO-T comes with two wall-mounting brackets. Use two screws per side to attach the MXNVR-RO-T
to a wall or cabinet.

Wiring Requirements

This section describes how to connect peripheral devices to the embedded computer.
You should read and follow these common safety precautions before proceeding with the installation of any

electronic device:

• Use separate paths to route wiring for power and devices. If power wiring and device wiring paths must
cross, make sure the wires are perpendicular at the intersection point.

ATTENTION

Do not run signal or communication wiring together with power wiring in the same wire conduit. To avoid
interference, wires with different signal characteristics should be routed separately.

• Use the type of signal transmitted through a wire to determine which wires should be kep t separate. The
rule of thumb is that wiring that shares similar electrical characteristics can be bundled together.

• Keep input wiring and output wiring separate.

• It is advisable to label the wiring to all devices in the system.

ATTENTION

Safety First!

Be sure to disconnect the power cord before installing and/or wiring your V2616A.

Wiring Caution!

Calculate the maximum possible current in

each power wire and common wire. Observe all electrical codes

dictating the maximum current allowable for each wire size.
If the current goes above the maximum ratings, the wiring could overheat, causing serious damage to your
equipment.

Temperature Cautio

n!

Be careful when handling the unit. When the unit is plugged in, the internal components generate heat, and
consequently the outer casing may feel hot to the touch.

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Connecting the Power

Connect the 24 to 110 VDC power line with M12 connector to the MXNVR-RO-T computer. If the power is
supplied properly, the Power LED will glow a solid green after 25 to 30 seconds.

Grounding the Unit

SG:

The Shielded Ground (sometimes called Protected Grou n d

) contact is the central
pin of the power input connector. Connect the SG wire to an appropriately grounded metal
surface.

Connecting Data Transmission Cables

Two 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports using M12 X-coded connectors are located on the rear panel.

ATTENTION

Do NOT remove the

power supply during a BIOS upgrade, since doing so may cause the system to crash.

ATTENTION

When you use a USB drive larger than 4 GB, you will need to convert the file system type to FAT32.

The following figure shows the Ethernet port location on the rear panel.

Follow the steps below to connect an M12 X-coded cable:

1. Obtain an M12 X-coded cable.
The following table shows the Ethernet connector and cable options. For more information, please contact

your local Moxa sales representative.

Model Name Type Description

CBL-M12XMM8PRJ45-BK-100-IP67 Cable and connector 1-meter X-coded M12-to-RJ45 Cat-5E UTP

Gigabit Ethernet cable, 8-pin male M12
connector, IP67-rated.

M12X-8PMM-IP67 Connector Field-installation X-coded screw-in Gigabit

Ethernet connector, 8-pin male, M12
connector, IP67-rated.

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NOTE

For best performance and transmission quality, Moxa strongly recommends that you use cables and connectors
from Phoenix Contact.

2. Depending o n your M12 X-coded cable, orient the cable so that:

• The indicator on the M12 X-coded cable aligns w ith the key notch on the port, or

• The notch on the M12 X-coded cable pin core al ig ns with the notch on the port socket.

3. Connect the M1 2 X-coded cable to the port.

NOTE

Do NOT pus

h the M12 X-coded cable into the port with excessive force.

4. Turn to tighten the interlocking screw without using a mechanical tool (such a s a screw wrench).

Aligned

Interlock screw

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Connecting to a Serial Device

Use a serial cable to plug your serial device into
the embedded computer’s serial port. Serial ports
P1 to P2 have male DB9 connectors and can be
configured for RS

-232, RS-422, or RS-485 using

software. The pin assignments are shown in the
table at the top of the next page.

DB9

Male Port

RS

-232/422/485 Pinouts

Pin RS-232 RS-422 RS-485-4W RS-485-2W

1 DCD TxDA(-) TxDA(-) –
2 RxD TxDB(+) TxDB(+) –
3 TxD RxDB(+) RxDB(+) DataB(+)
4 DTR RxDA(-) RxDA(-) DataA(-)
5 GND GND GND GND
6 DSR – – –
7 RTS – – –
8 CTS – – –
9 – – – –

NOTE

This is the pin assignment for the comp uter

-side connectors on the MXNVR-RO-T. If you are wiring

peripheral

-side connectors for a serial cable, yo u w ill need to match the pin assignment.

Connecting an Audio Input

The MXNVR-RO-T comes with an M12 X-coded audio input/output connector, allowing users to connect a
speaker or earphones.

Pin Audio

1 Line-in, right
2 GND
3 Line in plug-in detected
4 Line-in, left
5 Line-out, left
6 Line out, plug-in detected
7 Line-out, right
8 GND

NOTE

This is the pin assignment for the comp uter

-side connectors on the MXNVR-RO-T shell. If you are wiring

peripheral

-side connectors for an audio cable, you will need to mirror the pin assignment.

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Digital Input/Output

The MXNVR-RO-T comes with a 6-ch digital input and a 2-ch digital output through a terminal block connector.
The pin assignments and the wiring methods are shown below.

DI Wiring: Dry Contact DI Wiring: Wet Contact DO Wiring: Dry Contact

NOTE

If you are using wet contacts, you must connect

source to power. In addition, both DI and DO can only be

wired as

sink types

Connecting to a VGA Monitor

The MXNVR-RO-T comes with a D-Sub 15-pin female connector on the front panel to connect a VGA monitor.
To ensure that the monitor image remains clear, be sure to tighten the monitor cable after connecting it to the
MXNVR-RO-T. The location and the pin a ssignments of the video outputs are shown in the diagram below.

DB15 Female Connector

Pin No. Signal Definition Pin No. Signal Definition

1 Red 9 VCC
2 Green 10 GND
3 Blue 11 NC
4 NC 12 DDC2B Data
5 GND 13 HSYNC
6 GND 14 VSYNC
7 GND 15 DDC2B Clock
8 GND

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Connecting to a DVI-D Monitor

The MXNVR-RO-T computer also comes with a DVI-D output for DVI video. Use the cable to connect the DVI-D
output to the monitor; if you must rewire a cable, refer to the following table for pin assignments.

DVI-D Connector

Pin Signal Definition Pin Signal Definition

1 T.M.D.S. Data2- 13 N/C
2 T.M.D.S. Data2+ 14 +5V Power
3 T.M.D.S. Data2 Shield 15 Ground (return for +5V, HSync, and VSync)
4 N/C 16 Hot Plug Detect
5 N/C 17 T.M.D.S. Data 0 ­6 DDC Clock 18 T.M.D.S. Data 0 +
7 DDC Data 19 T.M.D.S. Da ta0 Shield
8 N/C 20 N/C
9 T.M.D.S. Data1- 21 N/C
10 T.M.D.S. Data1+ 22 T.M.D.S. Clock Shield
11 T.M.D.S. Data1 Shield 23 T.M.D.S. Clock+
12 N/C 24 T.M.D.S. Clock-

Connecting to the USB Ports

On its rear panel the MXNVR-RO-T has an X-coded M12 USB 2.0 port, as well as 2 type A USB 2.0 ports. The
hosts can be used for an external flash disk or hard drive for storing large amounts of data. You can also use
these USB hosts to connect to a keyboard or a mouse. See the following figures for the locations of the USB
ports and the M12 X-coded connector pin ass ig nment.

Pin USB

1 D+
2 D­3 +5V
4 GND
5 N.C.

NOTE

This is the pin assignment for the comp uter

-side USB ports on the MXNVR-RO-T shell. If you are wiring

peripheral

-side connectors for a USB cable, you will need to mirror the pin assignment.

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Installing an Internal Storage Device

The MXNVR-RO-T computer comes with an internal storage tray that allows users to install a 2.5-inch SATA
storage device, such as a hard disk or a SSD drive. Take the following steps to install your storage device.

1. Remove the 6 screws from the MXNVR-RO-T ’ s rear panel.

2. Install the hard disk onto the internal storage kit. Connect the cable and the connector.

3. Fasten the two screws on each side of the hard disk (total of four).

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4. Install the storage kit into the MXNVR-RO-T computer. Fasten four screws on the kit, and connect the cable
the power onto the MXNVR-RO-T’s main board.

5. Replace the cover onto the back of the computer.

Making a Storage Drive Hot-Swappable

MXNVR-RO-T computers come with 2 faceplates over the storage drive trays; users may attach storage drives
to the faceplates to install additional storage media, such as hard disks (HDD) or solid-state drives (SSD). The
following section gives instructions for installing the storage devices into the hot-swap trays.

1. The two faceplates on the front panel of the MXNVR-RO-T may be locked, for extra storage security.

2. Rota te the key counterclockwise to unlock the protection lock.

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3. Pull ou t the faceplate by unscrewing the thumbscrews in the upper corners, and then remove the plate.
Fasten the storage drive to the faceplate flange as shown below, using the two flathead screws that were
shipped with your MXNVR-RO-T.

ATTENTION

To successfully fit the disk into the slo t, use the
flathead screws to fasten the hard disk to the tray.

Do not use the roundhead screws, since they may

prevent you from being able to insert the tray into
the slot.

4. Carefully align the drive with the drive slot, and gently insert the drive into the computer, taking care that
it slides smoothly and firmly into the SATA mounts.

5. When fin ished, turn the key clockwise to activ a te the lock and tighten the thumbscrew s. Use the same
method to install a hard disk in the second storage tray.

As these are hot-swappable storage trays, you can replace the storage disks while the computer is still powered
on. Follow these steps:

1. Push the hot-swap button, located on the lower right of the front panel.

2. Observe the L1 LED indicator (marked in the diagram below). When the LED starts blinking, the system will

start to unmount the storage d isk.

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3. When the LED stop s blinking, you may remove the storage drive.

4. After reinstalling the HDD please press the button again to remount.

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4. Access the MXNVR-RO-T Web-interface

This chapter includes information about how to access the MXNVR-RO-T Onboard Network Video Recorder for
the first time.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:



Overview of the MXNVR-RO-T Web Homepage

 Network Settings
 Time Setting
 System Config
 Software Upgrade



Download Tool