Moxa Technologies VPort 2140 User Manual

VPort 2140

User’s Manual

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First Edition, March 2004

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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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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Modem Mode

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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Getting Started

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

Accessing VPort 2140 Video Server

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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