Moxa Technologies VPort 2110, VPort 2140, VPort 2141 Quick Installation Manual

MOXA VPort 2110/2140/2141

Video Server

Quick Installation Guide

Third Edition, July 2006

MOXA Networking Co., Ltd.

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www.moxa.com

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NOTE

: This Quick Installation Guide describes basic installation
procedures for VPort 2110/2140/2141 Video Servers. Please refer to
the User’s Manual on the documentation CD for more detailed
instructions about using these products.

P/N: 1802021100200

MOXA VPort 2110/2140/2141

Video Server Quick Installation Guide

The software described in this manual is furnished under a license

agreement and may be used only in accordance with the terms of that

agreement.

Copyright Notice

Copyright © 2006 MOXA Networking Co., Ltd.

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Reproduction without permission is prohibited.

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However, Moxa Technologies assumes no responsibility for its use, or for
any infringements on the rights of third parties that may result from its use.

This product might include unintentional technical or typographical errors.
Changes are periodically made to the information herein to correct such
errors, and these changes are incorporated into new editions of the
publication

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Chapter 1 Package Checklist

VPort 2110 Video Server

Standard Accessories

y 1 VPort 2110 Video Server
y Power adapter

¾ Input: 100 to 240 VAC
¾ Output: +12 VDC, 1.5A (UK Standard: +12 VDC, 1.25A)

y PTZ Camera Control Cable
y Null Modem Cable (Female DB9 to Female DB9)
y I/O Terminal Block Kit for

¾ 1 DI, 1 Relay Output
¾ 1 RS-485 COM port

y Quick Installation Guide
y Software CD
y Wrench and Pad
y Warranty Card

Optional Accessories (must be ordered separately)

y DIN-Rail Mounting Kit DK-35A

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VPort 2140 Video Server

Standard Accessories

y 1 VPort 2140 Video Server
y Power adapter

¾ Input: 100 to 240 VAC
¾ Output: +12 VDC, 1.5A (UK Standard: +12 VDC, 1.25A)

y PTZ Camera Control Cable
y Null Modem Cable (Female DB9 to Female DB9)
y I/O Terminal Block Kit × 2 for

¾ 4 DI, 2 Relay Outputs
¾ 1 RS-485 COM port
¾ 1 12 VDC Power Output (Max. 500 mA)
¾ 1 External Power Input (12 VDC, Min. 1.5A)

y Quick Installation Guide
y Software CD
y L-type Fixed Aluminum piece and 8 screws
y Warranty Card

VPort 2141 Video Server

Standard Accessories

y 1 VPort 2141 Video Server
y Power adapter

¾ Input: 100 to 240 VAC
¾ Output: +12 VDC, 1.5A (UK Standard: +12 VDC, 1.25A)

y PTZ Camera Control Cable
y I/O Terminal Block Kit × 2 for

¾ 4 DI, 4 Relay Outputs
¾ 1 RS-485 COM port
¾ 1 12 VDC Power Output (Max. 500 mA)
¾ 1 External Power Input (12-15 VDC/VAC, Min. 1.5A)

y Quick Installation Guide
y Software CD
y Panel Mounting Kit with 4 screws
y Pad
y Warranty Card

Optional Accessories (must be ordered separately)

y DIN-Rail Mounting Kit DK-35A

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Chapter 2 Product Description

Panel Layout

VPort 2110 Video Server

Front Panel

1. BNC video input

Rear Panel

2. 12 VDC power input

3. Network and status LEDs

4. GPIO terminal block for

DI, DO, relay, and RS-485
COM port

5. “Restore default setting”

button

6. RJ45 10/100 Mbps

Ethernet connector

7. RS-232 COM port

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VPort 2140 Video Server

Front Panel

1. Reset & default buttons for restoring the system

2. BNC video output (switch on the 75Ω DIP switch)

3. BNC video input

4. Video/camera number

5. 75Ω resistance DIP Switch

6. System status LEDs

7. Network status LEDs

Rear Panel

8. RS-232 COM port for connecting PTZ camera

9. GPIO terminal block PIN description

10. RJ45 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connector

11. RS-232 COM port for connecting modem or PTZ camera

12. GPIO terminal block for DI, DO, relay, RS-485 COM port,

12 VDC power input and output

13. 12 VDC power input

Product Description

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VPort 2141 Video Server

Front Panel

OFF

ON

75

1234

RESET

POWER

CONNECT

SERIAL

ACTIVE

LINK

FDX

VIDEO 2VIDEO 1 VIDEO 4VIDEO 3

22

33

1

4

5

6

1. Reset button for restoring the default configuration

2. BNC Video Input (switch off the 75Ω DIP switch)

3. Video/Camera Number

4. 75Ω resistance DIP Switches

5. System Status LEDs

6. Network Status LEDs

Rear Panel

COM 1

(RS-232)

10/100 Mbps

Ethernet

Power OUT: 12 VDC

Relay 1

NO C NC NO C NC

1

Relay 2

D 1I D 2I

RS-485

13

14

13

26

POWER IN

12 VDC

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Power IN: 12-15V DC/AC

Relay 3

NO C NC NO C NC

14

Relay 4

D 3I D 4I

RS-485

26151617 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

25

1234 567 89101112

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

791011 8

7. RS-232 COM port for connecting PTZ camera

8. GPIO Terminal Block PIN description

9. RJ45 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connector

10. GPIO Terminal Block for DI, DO, relay, RS-485 COM port,

12 VDC power input and output

11. 12 VDC Power Input

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Chapter 3 Getting Started

Hardware Installation

VPort 2110

Before powering on the VPort 2110 Video Server:

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

2. Connect VPort’s COM port with your camera’s COM port if you are

using a PTZ Camera.

3. Connect VPort’s 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port to the LAN (e.g., by

connecting to a hub or switch).

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

Terminal Block.

5. Connect the power supply.

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Note

To learn how to use a modem dial-up connection or null modem
connection, please refer to the User’s Manual on the software CD.

VPort 2140

Front Panel

Rear Panel

Take the following steps before powering on the VPort 2140 video server:

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

2. Connect I/O devices (such as sensors or alarms) to 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 to your camera’s COM port if you are

using a PTZ Camera.

5.

Connect the power supply.

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Note

To learn how to use a modem dial-up connection or null modem
connection, please refer to the User’s Manual on the software CD.

VPort 2141

Front Panel

P
O
W

E
R

R

R
EC

EI
VE

AF

CCD

OFF

ON

75

1234

RESET

POWER

CONNECT

SERIAL

ACTIVE

LINK

FDX

VIDEO 2VIDEO 1 VIDEO 4VIDEO 3

1

Rear Panel

2

3

4

5

COM 1

(RS-232)

10/100 Mbps

Ethernet

Power OUT: 12 VDC

Relay 1

NO C NC NO C NC

1

Relay 2

D 1I D 2I

RS-485

13

14

13

26

POWER IN

12 VDC

23456789101112

Power IN: 12-15V DC/AC

Relay 3

NO C NC NO C NC

14

Relay 4

D 3I D 4I

RS-485

26151617 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

25

123456 789101112

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

Take the following steps before powering on the VPort 2141 Video Server:

1. Connect your camera’s video output to 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 to your camera’s COM port if you are

using a PTZ Camera.

5.

Connect the power supply.

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Assigning an IP Address to the VPort
2100 Series Video Server

In a DHCP Server Networking Environment

The VPort’s IP address is assigned by a DHCP server when the VPort is
connected to a DHCP server network. In this case, use the DHCP Server’s
IP address table or the MOXA VPort Installation Wizard utility to
determine the IP address that was assigned by the DHCP Server.

Note

After powering on the VPort, wait a few seconds for the POST
(Power On Self Test) to run. The IP address will be assigned when
the CONNECT LED is lit.

Using the VPort Installation Wizard

1. Install the VPort Installation Wizard, which is located on the Software

CD.

2. Run the VPort Installation Wizard, which will automatically search for

VPort products connected to the same LAN. You can also click the
Search button on the VPort Installation Wizard window to initiate a
new search.

3. When the wizard finishes searching, the MAC address, IP address,

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Assigned (IP assigned status), Model, and Auto IP (indicates whether
or not this VPort has an auto IP assigned function) of the VPort will be
listed in the VPort Installation Wizard window.

4. Select the VPort by checking the box in front of the MAC address.

5. Click the “Link to selected device” button to open the VPort’s web

console via Internet Explorer.

Note

The IP assigned status will be listed as Yes if the VPort has been
assigned an IP address. If it is No, please check if there is a
problem with the DHCP network environment, or if the model you
are using does not support the auto IP assigned function.

In a Non-DHCP Server Networking Environment

If your VPort is connected to a network that does not have a DHCP server,
then you will need to configure the IP address manually. There are two
ways to access the server:

1. If one VPort is connected to the network, open your web browser and

type the default IP address in the browser’s address box. In this case,
the default IP address is 192.168.0.99 and the default subnet mask is

255.255.255.0. Note that you may need to change your computer’s IP
address and subnet mask so that the computer is on the same subnet as
the VPort.

2. If two or more VPorts are connected to the network, the default IP

addresses are 192.168.0.99, 192.168.0.100, etc. In this case, you can
use the MOXA VPort Installation Wizard utility to determine the
location of each VPort connected to the network. Since the VPort
Installation Wizard searches by MAC address, the VPort and computer
must be connected to the same Ethernet LAN for the VPort Installation
Wizard to locate the VPort.

Note

VPort’s Network and Status LEDs can be used to determine if the
VPort is transmitting and receiving data over the network. Refer to
the User’s Manual to see how to interpret the Network and Status
LEDs.

Assigning the IP Address Manually

To change the IP address of the VPort manually, access the VPort’s web
server, and then navigate to the Configuration\ Network page to configure
the IP address and other network settings. Uncheck the “Reset IP address at
next boot” checkbox to ensure that the IP address you assign is not deleted
each time the VPort is restarted.

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Accessing VPort 2100 Video Servers

1. Type the IP address in the web browser’s address input box and then

press enter.

2. A window will open asking you to enter the user name and password.

For first time access, you must type root for user name, and the MAC
address (without typing dashes) of that VPort for the password. Click
on OK to continue.

After entering the VPort configuration main page, the administrator can
configure the user name and password for different users to access the
VPort.

3. A Security Warning message will appear next. Click on Yes to install

the plug-in program.

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4. The main page of the VPort 2100 server you just installed will appear.

Click on the function links to configure the server.

Note

Refer to User’s Manual on the documentation CD for more details
about the functions accessible from the main page.

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Appendix A Service Information

This appendix shows you how to contact Moxa for information about this
and other products, and how to report problems.

In this appendix, we cover the following topics.

 MOXA Internet Services

 Problem Report Form

 Product Return Procedure

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MOXA Internet Services

Customer satisfaction is our number one concern, and to ensure that
customers receive the full benefit of our products, Moxa Internet Services
has been set up to provide technical support, driver updates, product
information, and user’s manual updates.

The following services are provided

E-mail for technical support ...................................... [e-mail]

Website for product information:.................................

http://www.moxa.com

Service Information

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Problem Report Form

MOXA VPort 2100 Series

Customer name:

Company:

Tel: Fax:

Email: Date:

1. Moxa Product:  VPort 2110  VPort 2140  VPort 2141

2. Serial Number: _________________

Problem Description: Please describe the symptoms of the problem as

clearly as possible, including any error messages you see. A clearly written
description of the problem will allow us to reproduce the symptoms, and
expedite the repair of your product.

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Product Return Procedure

For product repair, exchange, or refund, the customer must:

 Provide evidence of original purchase.

 Obtain a Product Return Agreement (PRA) from the sales

representative or dealer.

 Fill out the Problem Report Form (PRF). Include as much

detail as possible for a shorter product repair time.

 Carefully pack the product in an anti-static package, and

send it, pre-paid, to the dealer. The PRA should be visible
on the outside of the package, and include a description of
the problem, along with the return address and telephone
number of a technical contact.