Planet Technology ICA-100PE User Guide
Internet Camera
ICA-100PE
User’s Manual
Version 1.1
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Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
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properly in all environments and applications, and makes no
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Revision
User’s Manual for PLANET Internet PoE Camera
Model: ICA-100PE
Rev: 1.1(August, 2005)
Part No.EM-ICA100PEV1
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION........................................6
FEATURES AND BENEFITS...............................................7
UNPACKING THE PACKAGE .............................................9
SYSTEM REQUIREMENT.................................................10
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION................................................11
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ......... 15
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TTACHING THE CAMERA TO THE STAND
CONNECTING THE ETHERNET CABLE............................16
ATTACHING THE POWER SUPPLY ..................................16
CHAPTER 3 SECURITY..............................................17
CHAPTER 4 APPLICATION OF THE CAMERA ..18
APPLICATIONS...............................................................19
APPLICATION DIAGRAMS OF THE CAMERA....................20
CHAPTER 5 USING THE CAMERA........................22
WEB CONFIGURATION...................................................22
SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION ............................................24
VIEW VIDEO – ACTIVEX MODE .....................................43
VIEW IMAGE – JAVA MODE ...........................................44
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CHAPTER 6 IPVIEW PRO..........................................46
GETTING STARTED ........................................................46
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USING IPVIEW PRO.......................................................50
CONFIGURING THE SYSTEM ..........................................55
CHAPTER 7 APPENDIX .............................................69
A FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS..............................69
B PING YOUR IP ADDRESS...........................................72
C TROUBLE SHOOTING..................................................73
D TIME ZONE TABLE .....................................................77
E XPLUG CONTROL INSTALLATION ...............................79
F ADJUST INTERNET CAMERA FOCUS...........................83
G SPECIFICATION ..........................................................84
H GLOSSARY OF TERMS.................................................86
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ABOUT THIS GUIDE
This manual provides instructions and illustrations on how to use
your ICA-100PE Internet Camera, includes:
z Chapter 1, Introduction, provides the general information
on the camera.
z Chapter 2, Hardware Installation, describes the hardware
installation procedure for the camera.
z Chapter 3, Security, explains the security feature of the
camera.
z Chapter 4, Application of the Camera, provides the
illustrations of the camera’s applications.
z Chapter 5, Using the Camera, guides you through the
configuration using the web browser.
z Chapter 6, IPView Pro, helps you to install and use the
software.
z Chapter 7, Appendix.
Please note that the illustrations or setting values in this manual
are FOR YOUR REFERENCE ONLY. The actual settings and
values depend on your system and network. If you are not sure
about the respective information, please ask your network
administrator or MIS staff for help.
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Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the ICA-100PE Internet Camera, a
camera device that can be connected directly to an Ethernet or
Fast Ethernet network. Compared to the conventional PC Camera,
the Internet Camera features a built-in CPU and web-based
solutions that can provide a cost-effective solution to transmit
real-time high-quality video images and sounds for monitoring.
The Internet Camera can be managed remotely, accessed and
controlled from any PC/Notebook over the Intranet or Internet via
a web browser.
The simple installation procedures and web-based interface allow
you to integrate it into your network easily. The camera features
Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology, allowing you to install
and use it in an environment where is without power supply. In
addition, with comprehensive applications supported, the Internet
Camera is your best solution for remote monitor, high quality,
and high performance video images.
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Features and Benefits
Simple To Use
The Internet Camera is a standalone system with built-in CPU
requiring no special hardware or software such as PC frame
grabber cards. The Internet Camera supports both ActiveX mode
(for Internet Explorer users) and Java mode (for Internet Explorer
and Netscape Navigator users). Therefore, all that is required is a
web browser software such as Internet Explorer 5.0 or above or
Netscape 6.0 or above. Just plug and view the picture from your
Internet Camera with a valid IP Address.
Next-Generation PoE Technology
Power-over-Ethernet (PoE, IEEE 802.3af standard) eliminates
the need of 110/220 AC power for the wired LAN devices. With
this innovative technology, the network manager can deploy these
Ethernet-powered devices using only a single CAT5 Ethernet
cable that carries both power and data to each device. This
enables the user to build a network with greater flexibility in the
Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) environments.
Support Variety of Platforms
The ICA-100PE supports TCP/IP networking, SMTP e-mail,
HTTP and other Internet related protocols, and can be utilized in
a mixed operating system environment such as Windows, Unix,
and Mac. It can be integrated easily into other www/Intranet
applications.
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Web Configuration
Applying a standard web browser, the administrator can configure
and manage the Internet Camera directly from its own web page
via the Intranet or Internet. Up to 64 users name and password
are permitted with privilege setting controlled by the
administrator.
Remote Utility
The powerful IPView Pro application assigns the administrator
with a pre-defined user ID and password, allowing the
administrator to modify the Internet Camera settings from the
remote site via Intranet or Internet. When new firmware is
available, you can also upgrade remotely over the network for
added convenience. Users are also allowed to monitor the image,
and take snapshots.
Broad Range of Applications
With today’s high-speed Internet services, the Internet Camera
can provide the ideal solution for live video images over the
Intranet and Internet for remote monitoring. The Internet Camera
allows remote access from a web browser for live image viewing
and allows administrator to manage and control the Internet
Camera anywhere and any time in the world. Apply the Internet
Camera to monitor various objects and places such as homes,
offices, banks, hospitals, child-care centers, amusement parks and
other varieties of industrial and public monitoring. The Internet
Camera can also be used for intruder detection; in addition, it can
capture still images for archiving and many more applications.
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Unpacking the Package
Unpack the package and check all the items carefully. In addition
to this User’s Guide, be certain that you have:
PLANET PoE Internet Camera x 1
Installation CD-ROM x 1
Quick Installation Guide x 1
Camera Stand x 1
RJ-45 Ethernet Cable x 1
If any item contained is damaged or missing, please contact your
local dealer immediately. Also, keep the box and packing
materials in case you need to ship the unit in the future.
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System Requirement
Networking
10Base-T Ethernet or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet.
Accessing the Camera
For Web Browser Users
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 98SE/ME/
2000/XP
CPU: Intel Pentium II, 266 MHz or above
Memory Size: 32MB (64MB recommended)
Resolution: 800x600 or above
Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.0 or above (ActiveX &
JAVA Mode – Image View for Windows OS and JAVA
Mode – Image View for other OS); Netscape 6.0 or above
(JAVA Mode – Image View)
For IPView Pro Application Users
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 98SE/ME/
2000/XP.
CPU: Intel Pentium III, 450 MHz or above
Memory Size: 128 MB (256 MB recommended)
Resolution: 800x600 or above
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Physical Description
This section describes the externally visible features of the
Internet Camera.
Front Panel
1. Power LED
2. Link LED
1. Power LED
The Power LED is positioned on the right side of the Internet
Camera’s lens while facing the Internet Camera.
A steady BLUE light confirms that the Internet Camera is
powered on.
2. Link LED
The Link LED is positioned on the right side of the Internet
Camera’s lens while facing the Internet Camera. It is located
right of the Power LED
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A steady ORANGE light confirms that the camera has good
connection to LAN connectivity.
Dependent on the data traffic the LED will begin to flash to
indicate that the Internet Camera is receiving/sending data
from/to the network.
Rear Panel
2. Reset Button
1. Network Cable Connector 3. DC Power Connector
1. Network Cable Connector
The Internet Camera’s rear panel features an RJ-45 connector for
connections to 10Base-T Ethernet cabling or 100Base-TX Fast
Ethernet cabling (which should be Category 5 twisted-pair cable).
The port supports the N-Way protocol and “Auto-MDIX”
function, allowing the Internet Camera to automatically detect or
negotiate the transmission speed of the network.
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2. Reset Button
Reset will be initiated when the reset button is pressed once, and
Power LED begins to flash.
Factory Reset will be initiated when the reset button is pressed
continuously for three seconds or when Power LED begins to
light up. Release the reset button and the Power LED will begin
to flash, indicating the Internet Camera is changing to factory
reset. The IP address will return to the default setting as
192.168.0.20.
3. DC Power Connector
The DC power input connector is located on the Internet
Camera’s rear panel, and is labeled DC5V with a single jack
socket to supply power to the Internet Camera. Power will be
generated when the power supply is connected to a wall outlet.
Note
Please choose either PoE or power adapter as the
power supply for the ICA-100PE. Do not connect
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both the PoE port, and the power adapter at the
same time, the unit might be damaged permanently.
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Top Panel
Top Panel
Screw Hole
Located on the top/bottom panel of the camera, the screw hole is
used to connect the camera stand onto the camera by attaching the
screw head on the camera stand into the screw hole of the camera.
Screw Hole
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Chapter 2 HARDWARE
INSTALLATION
Attaching the Camera to the Stand
The Internet Camera comes with
a camera stand (optional) with a
swivel ball screw head that can
be attached to the Internet
Camera's bottom screw hole.
Attach the camera stand to the
Internet Camera and station it
for your application. There are
three holes located in the base of
the camera stand allowing the
Internet Camera to be mounted
on the ceiling or any wall
securely.
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Connecting the Ethernet cable
Connect an Ethernet cable to
the network cable connector
located on the Internet
Camera’s rear panel, and then
attach it to the network.
Attaching the Power Supply
Attach the external power
supply to the DC power input
connector located on Internet
Camera’s rear panel, and then
connect it to your local power
supply.
TIP: You can confirm power source is supplied from the LED
indicators label Power on the Internet Camera is illuminated.
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Chapter 3 SECURITY
To ensure the highest security and prevent unauthorized usage of
the Internet Camera the Administrator has the exclusive privilege
to access the System Administration for settings and control
requirements to allow users the level of entry and authorize the
privileges for all users. The Internet Camera supports multi-level
password protection and access to the Internet Camera is strictly
restricted to defined user who has a “User Name” and “User
Password” that is assigned by the Administrator.
The administrator can release a public user name and password so
when remote users access the Internet Camera they will have the
right to view the images transmitted by the Internet Camera.
NOTE: Since the default settings are Null String, it is highly
recommended to set the "Admin ID" and "Admin Password"
when you are the first time to use the Internet Camera. Once
the ID and Password are defined, only the administrator has
the access to management the Internet Camera. This
procedure should be done as soon as possible since the
security features with the Internet Camera will not be enabled
until the "Admin ID" and "Admin Password" is defined.
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Chapter 4 APPLICATION OF THE
CAMERA
The Internet Camera can be applied in wide variety of
applications. With the built-in CPU, it can work as a standalone
system that provides a web-based solution transmitting high
quality video images and sounds for monitoring purposes. It can
be managed remotely, accessed and controlled from any PC
desktop over the Intranet or Internet via a web browser. With the
easy installation procedure, real-time live images will be available.
In addition, once the Internet Camera is installed coupled with the
IPView Pro application, you can further expand the scope of the
Internet Camera.
The following section will provide the typical applications for the
Internet Camera along with the IPView Pro application, and also
includes some basic knowledge to assist in the installation and
configuration of the Internet Camera.
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Applications
z Monitoring of local and remote places and objects such as
construction sites, hospitals, amusement parks, schools and
day-care centers through the use of a web browser.
z Capture multiple frame images from the IPView pro
application.
z Configure the camera to upload image or send-mail
messages with a single frame image.
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Application Diagrams of the Camera
Home Applications
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Office Applications
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Chapter 5 USING THE CAMERA
You can access and manage the Internet Camera through: 1) a
web browser, and 2) the enclosed software IPView Pro. This
chapter describes the Web Configuration Utility, and provides the
instructions on using the camera with a web browser.
Web Configuration
The Internet Camera must be configured through its built-in Webbased Configuration. (Extensive knowledge of LAN will be helpful
in setting up the Internet Camera.)
From the web browser, enter the default IP address to access the
Welcome screen of the Internet Camera. To configure your
Internet Camera, type http://192.168.0.20 in the address box. The
number is the default IP address of your Internet Camera. Then,
press [Enter].
NOTE: The computer’s IP address must correspond with the
camera’s IP address in the same segment for the two devices
to communicate.
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Default IP address
Pre-view area
Welcome Screen of the Configuration Utility
After the default IP address is entered from the browser, the
Internet Camera Welcome screen will appear with a still image.
There will be three options to choose from to set-up and view
your Internet Camera, including:
z View Video – ActiveX Mode
z View Video – Java Mode
z System Administration
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System Administration
Under the Welcome screen of the Configuration Utility, click
System Administration to enter the administration window that
contains the settings required for the camera in the top menu bar,
including Management, Configuration, Tools, Help, and Home.
TIP: Once you have changed the settings in each option, click
Save to store the settings, or Cancel to abandon, or Refresh to
reload the status. During the configuration, whenever you click
Home in the top menu bar will make you return to the Welcome
window.
System Administration J Management
The Management window contains the information of your
configuration. Click the items in the left column to view your
settings, including: System, Video, Network, and User.
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System
Click the System item in the left column to display the device
status of your camera.
- Device Status: The information about the camera,
including the Camera Name, Location, Model, Firmware
Version, MAC Address and IP Address, can be found in
this field.
- Ethernet Status: You can monitor the networking status
in this field, including the Link (network connection),
Speed, and the Duplex mode.
Video
Click the Video item in the left column to display the video
configuration of your camera.
- Video Status: The video configuration about the camera,
including the Video Resolution, Compression Rate,
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Frame Rate, Frame Size and IP Address, can be found in
this field.
Network
Click the Network item in the left column to display the
information of the LAN.
- Network Status: The items in this field display the
information of the LAN, such as the IP Address, Subnet
Mask, Default Gateway, Primary DNS Address,
Secondary DNS Address, Dynamic DNS, Secondary
HTTP Port, and UPnP.
User
Click the User item in the left column to display the user(s)
information.
- Active Users: The items in this field display the user(s)
information, including the user(s) IP address, Name, and
DateTime.
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System Administration J Configuration
The Configuration window contains commands for settings that
are required to input key details to setup the camera for operation.
Click Configuration in the top menu bar and the Configuration
window will appear as below:
System
Click the System item in the left column to setup the basic
configuration of your camera.
- System Setting: In this field, you can configure the
basic information of your camera.
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• Camera Name: This field is used to enter a
descriptive name for the device. The default setting
for the Camera Name is PL-xxxxxx, where xxxxxx is
the last six digit of the MAC Address. The maximum
length is 32 (printable ASCII).
• Location: This field is used to enter a descriptive
name for the location used by the camera (optional).
• Admin: This field is used to enter the administrator
name along with the password to access the System
Administration settings. Be sure to enter the password
twice to confirm the details once in the Admin
Password field and again in the Confirm Password
field.
The default setting for administrator is blank space
(Null String), and you need to key in the administrator
name with a maximum length of 12 (printable ASCII)
characters and enter the administrator password with a
maximum length of 8 (printable ASCII) characters.
It is highly recommended to set the Admin ID and
Admin Password as soon as possible to enable security
option for the Internet Camera to function.
• LED Control: This option allows user to setup the
LED illumination as desired. This feature provides the
flexibility when surveillance activity is ON.
There are three options as follows:
Power - Steady On of the LED indicator.
Normal
OFF
Dummy
Link - Steady On of the LED indicator.
When LAN activity is present the LED
indicator will flash steadily.
Power - LED indicator is off.
Link – LED indicator is off.
Power - Steady On of the LED indicator.
Link - Steady On of the LED indicator with
random flashing.
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The default setting for the LED control is at Normal.
When you have configured the LED control, the
correct illumination will be set after 1 minute.
Video
Click the Video item in the left column to setup the image
configuration of your camera.
- Video Setting: In this field, you can configure the basic
information of your camera.
• Video Resolution: Select the desired video resolution
format, including
160x120, 320x240 (default) and
640x480.
• Compression Rate:
Select the desired compression
rate with five levels from Very Low to Very High.
Higher video compression rate will generate more
compact file size with less video quality and viseversa. The default setting is Medium.
• Frame Rate: Select the frame rate desired with
default setting at Auto for optimal frame rate.
• Brightness Control: Adjust the brightness level with
default setting at 64.
• Contrast Control: Adjust the contrast level with
default setting at 64.
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