Security Tronix IP BUDDY+ User Manual

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IP BUDDY+ ALL IN 1

CVI/TVI/AHD/SDI, IP & ANALOG CAMERA TEST METER

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Part number: ST-ALLIN1-TEST

USER MANUAL v. 2.01.04.16

Thank you for purchasing the SecurityTronix IP BUDDY+ ALL IN 1 CVI/TVI/AHD/SDI, Analog and IP camera monitor with network

tester!

To use the IP BUDDY+ ALL IN 1 safely, please read the Safety Information carefully.

This manual should be kept with the IP BUDDY+ ALL IN 1 for reference.

Keep the serial number label for after-sale service within the warranty period. Please see the last page of the manual for warranty

information.

Batteries come disconnected to ensure they do not drain during shipment. Please connect the battery prior to powering on the IP BUDDY+

ALL IN 1.

If you have any questions or problems while using the IP BUDDY+ ALL IN 1 camera tester, please contact our SecurityTronix technical

support department at (347) 817-4342.

Visit our website http://www.securitytronix.com for additional information and up to date user manuals.

DISCLAIMER: All applications and features of the IP Buddy+ are intended for use on your own networking equipment or with the written

permission from the owner of the equipment you are connecting to. You may not use the IP Buddy+ to access any IP cameras or any other networking equipment that you are not authorized to access. This is illegal. Always check with your local, state and federal laws before using the IP Buddy+. You may not use the password cracking tool for any IP Camera that you do not have expressed consent to try and recover. This tool is made specifically for recovering passwords that you have forgotten or have permission to access. Always check the camera’s manual for default user names and passwords before trying to recover the password. SecurityTronix does not assume any liability for loss of data or connecting to an unauthorized network device.

Table of Contents

1. Safety information .............................................................................................................. 1

2. IP BUDDY+ ALL IN 1 Introduction .................................................................................. 1

2.1 General .......................................................................................................................... 1

2.2 Features ......................................................................................................................... 1

2.3 Function ........................................................................................................................ 2

2.4 Packing list .................................................................................................................... 5

2.5 Operational buttons and description of connections. ..................................................... 6

3. Operation ............................................................................................................................ 8

3.1 Installing the Battery ..................................................................................................... 8

3.2 Instrument connection ................................................................................................... 8

3.2.1 IP camera connection ....................................................................................... 8

3.2.2 Coaxial camera connection .............................................................................. 9

3.3 OSD menu ....................................................................................................................... 9

3.3.0 IP Discovery ................................................................................................ .......... 9

3.3.1 PTZ (Activates analog video viewing and testing) .............................................. 10

3.3.2 Color-bar generator (TV OUT) ............................................................................ 14

3.3.3 CVI camera test ................................................................................................... 14

3.3.4 TVI camera test ................................................................................................... 16

3.3.5 AHD camera test ................................................................................................. 17

3.3.6 SDI camera test .................................................................................................... 18

3.3.7 ONVIF IP camera tester ...................................................................................... 18

3.3.8 IP camera test ...................................................................................................... 22

3.3.9 IP address scanner ............................................................................................... 24

3.3.10 PING Test .......................................................................................................... 24

3.3.11a/b Cable Test & Cable Search ................................................................ ........... 24

3.3.12 Port flashing....................................................................................................... 25

3.3.13 Data monitor ...................................................................................................... 25

3.3.14 Media Player ...................................................................................................... 26

3.3.15 Audio player ...................................................................................................... 26

3.3.16 LED lamp (Flashlight) ....................................................................................... 26

3.3.17 PoE in line Voltage test ..................................................................................... 27

3.3.18 Calculator .......................................................................................................... 27

3.3.19 Browser ............................................................................................................. 27

3.3.20 IP camera viewer ............................................................................................... 28

3.3.21 PoE power / 12VDC 2A and 5VDC 2A USB power output .............................. 28

3.3.22 Application tools ................................................................................................ 29

3.3.23 Digital Multi Meter ............................................................................................ 32

3.3.24 Tool Folder ................................................................................................ ........ 35

3.4 System Settings .............................................................................................................. 35

3.5 Update ............................................................................................................................ 37

3.6 Audio test ....................................................................................................................... 37

3.7 HDMI output ................................................................................................................. 37

3.8 PoE power output ........................................................................................................... 37

3.9 12VDC 2A power output ............................................................................................... 38

3.10 USB 5VDC 2A power output ....................................................................................... 38

4. Specifications ................................................................................................................... 39

5. SecurityTronix IP BUDDY+ ALL IN 1 Warranty ........................................................... 40

1. Safety information

◆ The IP BUDDY+ ALL IN 1 is intended for use in compliance with applicable codes and laws.

◆ Do not expose to moisture.

◆ Do not drop.

◆ The tester should not be charged over 8 hours.

◆ The tester should not be used in an environment with any flammable gas or chemicals.

◆ Do not disassemble the IP BUDDY+ ALL IN 1 meter except to change the battery.

◆ Don’t use any chemical cleaning products to clean the test meter. Use a dry cloth.

1.1 Digital Multi-meter Safety

◆ Prior to taking any measurements, be sure you are using the correct range, function and input jack. Red is positive, black is negative.

◆ Never exceed the protection limit value for each range of measurement.

◆ While measuring a live circuit, do not touch any unused terminals.

◆ If the value to be measured is unknown while using the manual range, set the range selector to the highest position.

◆ Always be careful when working with AC or DC voltages since you could be injured or killed by voltage going through your body. Keep your

fingers behind the probe barriers while measuring. Do not touch the metal probes while taking any measurements.

◆ Never perform any capacitance measurements unless the capacitor has been fully discharged.

2. IP BUDDY+ ALL IN 1 Description

2.1 General

The 7 inch touch screen IP camera monitor and tester is designed for maintenance and installation of IP cameras, HD over coax cameras (TVI, CVI, SDI, AHD), and analog cameras as well as other security equipment. The 1280x800 resolution enables it to display HD cameras and analog cameras in high resolution. The unit supports many HD over coax PTZ, ONVIF PTZ and analog PTZ controls.

The tester is also a great tool for Ethernet network testing. It can test PoE power voltage, perform PING tests and IP address scanning. You can use the blue cable tester to check the termination and cable type of network cables. Other functions include providing 24W PoE power to your IP camera, an LED Flashlight, 12VDC 2A power output and much more. Its portability, user-friendly design and many other functions make the IP BUDDY+ ALL IN 1 an essential tool for all installers or technicians.

2.2 Features

 Easy to operate 7 inch 1280x800 touch screen.  ONVIF IP camera video testing.  Compatible with H.264/MPEG4/MJPEG IP cameras, such as SecurityTronix, Dahua, Hikvision and many, many more.  HD CVI, HD SDI, HD TVI & AHD camera image display featuring zoom, video record, snapshot and PTZ control over coax.  Built in Wi-Fi receives video from wireless cameras or ONVIF cameras connected to a wireless network.  HDMI signal output supports up to 1080P.  Analog camera video display can auto adapt and display the video in NTSC/PAL formats.  Supports more than 30 PTZ protocols such as PELCO-P, PELCO-D, and SAMSUNG.  Video digital zoom to view the image in greater detail.  Snapshot function allows you to save the current image as a JPG file in the SD card.  Video recording and playback.  LED Flashlight.

 8GB Micro SD card included.  LCD screen with adjustable brightness/contrast/color/saturation.  Enhanced Color bar generator: PAL/NTSC multi-system color bar video generator (Eight-system switchable, transmit/receive eight-system

colorful images).

 Ping test: PING is the most conventional network debugging tool; it is used for testing if the connected IP camera or other network

equipment’s Ethernet port is working normally and the IP address is correct.

 In digital IP surveillance applications, if the IP camera’s IP address is not known; the device cannot be used. An IP address scan can

quickly search for the connected IP camera or other network device’s IP address.

 The PoE voltage test can test for PoE voltage when a POE switch is supplying POE power to an IP camera.  Cable test: Tests LAN cable sequence of wires.  Supports RS232/RS485, The Baud Rate is adjustable from 150 - 115200bps.  PTZ protocol analysis: Control protocol commands are displayed to check RS485 transmission.  PTZ control: Pan, tilt & zoom, focus adjustment, IRIS Open/Close and set preset positions.  12VDC 2A output power for cameras.  PoE power output supplies power for PoE cameras.  5VDC 2A power output for USB charging (No USB data exchange, voltage only)  Audio input and output tests. Outputs an audio signal.  7.4V 5400mAh Battery. Remaining battery charge indicator.

2.3 Function

2.3.1 Touch screen and OSD menu

The IP BUDDY+ ALL IN 1 combines touch screen control and physical buttons. This combination makes the tester very user friendly. The test meter allows you to move the function icons from the tester’s main menu to the APPS tool folder or move them back to customize the main menu.

2.3.2 IP camera test

This device is designed for ONVIF IP camera testing. It can display the image from an IP camera and change the IP address. The 7 inch 1280x800 screen display allows the user to view the image with a sufficient screen size. With the ONVIF tool, you can display the image from an IP camera and use the PTZ functions. Currently the IP camera tester supports more than 30 brands’ IP cameras, such as most SecurityTronix, ACTi, Dahua, Hikvision, Samsung, Honeywell and many more.

To connect to an IP camera, please use the ONVIF or IP Discovery apps.

2.3.3 IP Discovery

The new IP Discovery app makes finding and connecting to IP cameras as easy as possible! It will automatically scan all network segments and find the camera’s IP address without you having to know what the IP address is. Once it finds it, you can connect to the camera right from the same app using ONVIF or IPC Test.

2.3.4 Rapid ONVIF

Rapid ONVIF is a new version of the ONVIF app that allows you to quickly scan the network for an IP camera, auto login and view live video. It also allows you to activate new Hikvision cameras and change their passwords from the default.

2.3.5 Analog camera test (PTZ)

This displays an analog camera image on the 7 inch 1280x800 LCD screen display. It supports PAL & NTSC formats. The LCD screen's back light brightness, video image brightness, contrast and color saturation are all adjustable.

2.3.6 CVI camera test

This displays an HD CVI camera image. It supports 720p @ 25/30/50/60fps & 1080p @ 25/30fps. The features are digital video image zoom, record video, snapshot, photo viewer, video playback, coaxial PTZ control and it can call up the camera’s OSD menu.

2.3.7 TVI camera test

This displays an HD TVI camera image. It supports 720p @ 25/30/50/60fps & 1080p @ 25/30fps. The features are digital video image zoom, record video, snapshot, photo viewer, video playback, coaxial PTZ control and it can call up the camera’s OSD menu.

2.3.8 AHD camera test

This displays an HD TVI camera image. It supports 720p @ 25/30fps & 1080p @ 25/30fps. The features are digital video image zoom, record video, snapshot, photo viewer, video playback, coaxial PTZ control and it can call up the camera’s OSD menu.

2.3.9 SDI camera test

This displays an HD SDI camera image. It supports 720p @ 60fps, 1080p @ 30fps & 1080i @ 60fps. The features are digital video image zoom, record video, snapshot, photo viewer and video playback.

2.3.10 PTZ controller (Activates analog video viewing and testing)

Displays and allows for analysis of analog video and controls Pan/tilt/zoom function of PTZ analog cameras. For PTZ testing, setup the controlling parameters from the meter to match those of the camera: e.g. PTZ protocol (PELCO-D), communication port (RS-485), baud rate (9600), PTZ camera ID (001) and pan/tilt speed.

2.3.11 Enhanced Color bar generator

The tester sends out color bars via its BNC or HDMI outputs to the monitor. This is used to test for a problem in the cable going from the camera back to the monitoring area.

2.3.12 12VDC 2A power output port and 5VDC 2A USB power port

The unit can power a camera with its 12VDC 2A power output. Also included is a built in 5VDC 2A power output port used to charge USB devices. NOTE: This USB port is for charging only and has no ability to transfer data.

2.3.13 Audio testing

Test the audio from mic level input devices. Connect the tester and mic level device with the audio cable. This supports audio recording and output. Consult your local laws and regulations on recording audio and using audio devices. In the United States of America and all

individual states thereof, there are federal and state laws that limit your ability to monitor and / or record audio. These laws expose you to the risk of criminal prosecution and potentially give an injured party a civil claim for money damages against you.

2.3.14 Cable tester

Connect a LAN cable from the IP BUDDY+ ALL IN 1 unit to the included blue remote cable tester. The unit will test for connection status, cable type and the status of each wire’s conductivity will be displayed.

2.3.15 Cable Search

Identify different cables by use of an audio signal. This function enables the blue cable tracer’s copper pin to identify a cable that is connected to the IP Buddy+ by emitting an audible beeping noise. Cable search can be used when you have a bundle of cables but you need to identify a specific one.

2.3.16 PTZ data analysis

Test the PTZ control command data to diagnose any errors or to ensure there is a sufficient RS485/RS232 data transmission. The unit receives the control protocol code (PELCO-D, etc.) from a PTZ keyboard or a DVR with a RS485/RS232 interface.

The unit will display 16 hexadecimal codes such as: PELCO-P：A0 00（Add） xx xxxxxx AF xx PELCO-D：FF 01（Add）xx xxxxxxxx

2.3.17 Digital Image zoom on the monitor

Set image zoom up to 4X to get a closer look at all the image detail. Supports analog and many IP cameras.

2.3.18 Video screenshot, record and playback

Capture the video image displayed and save as a JPEG file. You can also record and save the current video to the SD card.

2.3.19 DHCP dynamic address assignment

The built in DHCP server can dynamically assign IP address for the IP camera or network device.

2.3.20 Access the dynamic IP address

The IP tester can directly access a dynamic IP address assigned from its DHCP server and use it as the tester’s IP address. No need to set a IP address manually.

2.3.21 Multiple network IP Cameras Test

The meter supports multi-segmented static IP address setting which can simultaneously test different segments of IP network cameras.

2.3.22 IP address scan

The IP address scan can quickly search for connected IP cameras or another network device IP address.

2.3.23 PING Test

PING is the most conventional network debugging tool; it is used for testing if the connected IP camera or other network equipment is working normally and the IP address is correct.

2.3.24 Port flashing

The tester will send signals to make the connected PoE port flicker at a set frequency. This will enable the installer to easily and quickly find the connected port for an Ethernet cable.

2.3.25 PoE Test

Test the PoE voltage from a PoE switch. The unit will clearly display the voltage for each wire in an Ethernet cable.

2.3.26 LED flashlight

Press the LED On/off button to use the LED flashlight.

2.3.27 WIFI

With built in WIFI, you can view the video from a wireless camera (ONVIF or customized camera) or connect to a Wireless network.

2.3.28 PoE power supply

The LAN port supports PoE 802.3at power at 48V and up to 24W.

2.3.29 HDMI signal output

The HDMI output port supports up to a 1080p 60Hz resolution output.

2.3.30 Network bandwidth testing

The network bandwidth test needs two IP BUDDY+ ALL IN 1 meters to test bandwidth: one as a transmitter, the other as a receiver.

2.3.31 Screen image rotates 180 degrees

You can manually rotate the display 180 degrees using the settings.

2.3.32 FTP Server

This requires you to start the tester’s Wi-Fi or connect the tester’s LAN port to the network. Once the tester is online, start its FTP Server and directly access files from the tester’s SD card. This also allows for the user to upgrade the tester firmware.

2.3.33 Digital Multi-meter

The ST-ALLIN1-TEST has a highly accurate 33/4 digit (6600) built in digital multi-meter. It is used to measure AC and DC voltages, current, resistance, continuity, capacitance and diode testing. It can switch between auto and manual measuring ranges.

2.4 Packing list

1) IP BUDDY+ ALL IN 1 video monitor and IP test meter

2) 12VDC wall charger

3) Combination cable identifier and network tester (Blue “wand”)

4) Polymer lithium ion battery - 7.4VDC 5400mAh (Not plugged in during shipping. Please plug in prior to using meter!)

5) 3 foot BNC test cable

6) 18 inch RS485 test cable with alligator clips

7) 3 foot meter to camera power cable

8) 18 inch 3.5mm audio cable with alligator clips

9) Carrying case and hanging strap with front accessory pouch

10) IP BUDDY+ ALL IN 1 hands free monitor support neck strap with adjustable angle view support

11) User’s Manual

12) 8GB SD card

13) Green DC21 Male & Female power adaptors

14) Multi meter test leads (red and black)

2.5 Operational buttons and description of connections.

Press more than 2 seconds, turn on or off the device ,short press to turn on or off the menu display

2 Menu key

3 4x digital image zoom

4 Far focus: Focus the image far away

5 Near focus: Focus the image nearby

6 TELE: zoom in the image

7 WIDE: zoom out the image

8 Open/set: Confirm changes in settings. Also open or enlarge the aperture

Return/Close: Return or cancel while changing settings or close an app. Also close or decrease the aperture

10 Up Arrow: Tilt the PTZ upward or increase a setting

11 Right Arrow: Pan the PTZ to the right 12 Down: Tilt the PTZ downward or lower a setting

13 Left: Pan the PTZ to the left. 14 Enter/Confirm key

Return/Close: Return or cancel while changing settings or close an app. Also close or decrease the aperture

16 Multi meter inputs: Black/COM is NEGATIVE and Red is positive

The charge indicator lights red while the battery is being charged. When the

charging is complete, the indicator turns off automatically

18 The RS485 data transmission indicator lights up red while data is being transmitted

19 The data received indicator lights up red while data is being received

20 The power indicator lights up green while the tester is powered on by the adapter

Top interface

Bottom interface

Visible red laser source emits Interface (Not included on this meter)

12VDC 1A power output for temporary DC power supply

Analog video input (BNC interface)

Analog video output (BNC interface)

Optical power meter interface (Not included on this meter)

LED Flashlight lamp

RS485 communication interface for PTZ control

SDI Video Input (BNC interface)

AHD/TVI/CVI HD Video Input (BNC interface)

HDMI output interface

Micro SD card slot. (comes with 8GB and supports up to 32GB)

UTP/SCAN cable port: UTP cable tester port

PSE (Power Sourcing Equipment) tests PoE voltage

LAN port with PoE Power output (Use to test PoE or non-PoE IP camera)

Audio output and headphone interface

Audio input

5V 2A USB power output (used only for power, not data)

12VDC 2A charging interface

12VDC 2A power output , for provisional DC power supply

3. Operation

3.1 Installing the Battery The tester has a built-in lithium ion polymer rechargeable battery. Prior to the use of the unit, the battery cable connection behind the battery door needs to be connected and the unit fully charged for no more than 8 hours prior to use.

Pressing the key for two seconds will power on or off the tester.

Notice: Please use the original adapters and cables of the device!

When the battery icon is full or the charge indicator turns off automatically, the battery charging is complete and the charger needs to be

unplugged.

Notice: When the Charge Indicator turns off, the battery is approximately 90% charged. Do not charge for more than one hour after

this indicator turns off.

Notice: Hold the key for several seconds until the unit restarts to restore the factory default settings.

Warning: RS485 and RS232 Instrument communication ports are not permitted to exceed circuit voltage over 6V; otherwise it will damage

the tester.

3.2 Instrument connection

3.2.1 IP camera connection

Power an IP camera with an independent power supply or use the POWER OUT app on the meter and then connect the IP camera to the IP BUDDY+'s LAN port. If the link indicator of the tester’s LAN port is green and the data indicator flickers, it means the IP camera and the IP BUDDY+ ALL IN 1 are communicating. If the two indicators don’t flicker, check if the IP camera is powered on and make sure the network cable is functioning properly.

Warning：PoE switch or PSE power sourcing equipment can only be connected to the meter’s “PSE IN” port; otherwise it will damage the

tester.

3.2.2 Coaxial camera connection (Analog/CVI/TVI/AHD/SDI)

(1) Connect the camera's video output to the BNC VIDEO IN or CVI/TVI/AHD/SDI IN. Open the corresponding app (CVI, TVI, AHD, SDI or PTZ for analog)

(2) IP BUDDY+'s “VIDEO OUT” BNC connector or HDMI output can connect to the video input of a monitor. (3) For PTZ cameras, connect the camera’s RS485 controller cable to the tester's RS485 interface (Note positive and negative connection of the cable must be connected with proper polarity to operate).

3.3 OSD menu

Select an icon to open the app. To exit, press the key.

To move an app icon to the “APPS” folder, press and hold until the “move to apps directory” appears on the screen then press OK to move it or Cancel.

3.3.0 IP Discovery

IP Discovery is the newest and easiest way to find and connect to IP Cameras. After using POWER OUT to turn on PoE Power to an IP camera, click on the IP discovery icon: IP Discovery will automatically start scanning all possible network segments for the connected camera. Once it finds the camera, it will show the camera’s IP address and it will auto-modify the tester’s IP to match the network settings of the camera.

Local IP: This is the meter’s IP address. It will automatically change itself to match the IP camera once the connected camera is found. Discovery IP: Discovered IP address of cameras. If the camera is connected directly to the LAN port of the test meter, this will display only the

camera’s IP address. If the tester is connected to a network, it will display the currently selected camera’s IP address.

Temp IP: After finding a camera and connecting to it, the modified tester’s IP address will not be saved. If you de-select “Temp IP,” the newly modified IP address will auto-save within the meter after connecting to the camera.

Start: Starts a PING test on the discovered IP camera to test connection. Rapid ONVIF: When an IP camera is discovered, selecting Rapid ONVIF will auto login to the camera for live video via ONVIF. IPC TEST: Selecting IPC TEST will attempt to open live video from the camera on the IPC TEST app. ONVIF is always recommended.

3.3.1 PTZ (Activates analog video viewing and PTZ camera testing)

For Analog camera testing and PTZ control, click this icon:

Additional functions are on the right side of the PTZ app Toolbar. These functions include “Photo”, “Snapshot”, “Record”, “Playback”, “PTZ” and “Set” (settings). Tap the screen twice in rapid succession to make the image full screen.

Click or press the key to exit this application.

(1) PTZ controller parameter setting Select and click on “PTZ” to enter the PTZ settings page:

Settings available are: A. Protocol

Use the up and down arrow keys or tap the word “Protocols” to move the yellow cursor to “protocols” and activate this setting. This allows for setting a matching communication protocol from the IP BUDDY+ ALL IN 1 to the PTZ camera. (Most SecurityTronix PTZ cameras use

PELCO-D) B. Port

Select the communication port type for the PTZ camera controller (RS232/485). This is the external port used to connect to the camera. C. Baud Rate Select the baud rate to match the baud rate of the PTZ camera. (150 – 115200 bps) D. Address Set the numerical address ID to match the ID of PTZ camera (0~254) E. Pan speed: Set the desired pan speed of PTZ camera (0~63) F. Tilt speed: Set the desired tilt speed of PTZ camera (0~63) G. Set position Set and save preset position number (1~128), H. Call position Call the previously saved preset position number (1~128)

For all settings, once set click “OK” to save.

TIP: You can call up the OSD menu on most SecurityTronix PTZ cameras’ with Call Position 95.

Double check the protocol, address, interface and baud rate. All must be consistent with the PTZ camera or it will not properly communicate.

Using the touch screen to control PTZ camera movement:

Tap left, right, upward or downward on the video image to move the PTZ camera in a desired direction. Stretch two fingers outward or inward on the touch screen to zoom the image in or out.

PTZ Control： The keys or control the pan and tilt direction

The keys or controls opening and closing the iris manually The keys or adjusts the focus manually The keys or manual zoom control

(2) Video and storage settings Click the “Set” icon to enter the mode for setting analog video image brightness, contrast and color saturation. You can also set a file storage location after taking a snapshot or making a Recording. When selecting to store a file you can manually name the file.

(3) 4X Zoom image display and Video out

When an image is displayed, press the button to enter the digital zoom mode, press it again to quit. Using two fingers on the touch screen, move outward or inward to zoom in and out on the image. When the image is enlarged, click left, right, upward or downward to move the image around.

If you prefer not to use the touch screen, press the key to zoom out and press the key to zoom in. Press the upward and downward keys to move the image around. (4) Snapshot Click the “Snapshot” icon to take a picture and save the current video frame to the SD card as a JPEG file.

If the unit is set to the manual mode an “Input Name” pop up box will appear and you can enter a title for the snapshot. If the unit is set up to automatically set file names, this box will not pop up.

(5) Video record When you click the “Record” icon, video starts recording. A red recording icon appears on the screen and begins to flash and a timer appears indicating the time elapsed for the video. Click on the “Record” icon again to stop recording and save the video file to the SD card.

(6) Photo

When you click the “Photo” icon, it displays a gallery of saved still images on the screen. Select the thumbnail image you would like to view.

Double-tap the image you want to view to make it full screen. Double-tap it again to return to the gallery.

To rename or delete an image, click and hold on the file until this screen below appears:

(7) Recorded video playback Click the “Playback” icon to view your recorded videos. Tap on the video file image you want to watch.

To rename or delete a video, click and hold on the file until this screen appears:

3.3.2 Color-bar generator (TV OUT)

Click on the icon to open the Color-bar generator (TV OUT). The IP BUDDY+ ALL IN 1 meter sends the color bars via its VIDEO OUT BNC port. Click on the “PAL” button to switch between PAL or NTSC output formats. Select the different color bar choices at the bottom. To make the color bars full screen, double tap on the image. This is used to test for a problem in the network of cable, connectors, and active processing equipment going from the camera back to the monitoring area.

3.3.3 CVI camera test

Click on the icon to enter the HD CVI camera tester & PTZ controller.

Plug your CVI camera into the “CVI IN” BNC input at the top of the meter and the tester will automatically display the image resolution at the top of the screen. You may double tap on the screen to make the image display full screen. Double tap again to exit full screen mode. The meter supports the following resolutions: 1280x720 @ 25/30/50/60 FPS & 1920x1080 @ 25/30 FPS.

Click on the “PTZ” icon at the bottom right to change PTZ control settings. Port: Switch between UTC (over coax) or RS485/RS232 control modes.

Address: Enter the camera’s address. The address setting must match the address of the camera. If they don’t match, you will not have PTZ control.

Once you have your PTZ settings entered properly, you can control it by using touch screen commands. Tap left, right, up or down on the image to control the PTZ rotation direction and the camera will respond accordingly. Use two fingers to zoom in or out on the PTZ camera.

You may also control the PTZ camera using the PTZ buttons on the bottom of the meter. Press arrow keys to move the PTZ camera up or down, left or right. Press the key to switch on or turn off the iris aperture. Press the key to manually adjust focus. Press the key to manually zoom in or out.

RS485/RS232 control

Please make sure the Protocol, Address and Baud Rate match the settings of the PTZ camera or you will not be able to control the camera.

To access the camera’s menu, click “Coaxitron” and select “Menu.”

After you double check your settings, click OK and then click on the button to access the camera’s OSD menu.

Use the arrow keys to navigate through the camera’s OSD menu.

For snapshot, record and video playback, please refer to page 12. These functions are used the same way throughout all video testing apps.

3.3.4 TVI camera test

Click on the icon to enter the HD TVI camera tester & PTZ controller.

Plug your TVI camera into the “TVI IN” BNC input at the top of the meter and the tester will automatically display the image resolution at the top of the screen. You may double tap on the screen to make the image display full screen. Double tap again to exit full screen mode. The meter supports the following TVI resolutions: 1280x720 @ 25/30/50/60 FPS & 1920x1080 @ 25/30/50/60 FPS.

For more information of operation of PTZ control, settings, snapshot, record and playback, please refer to the CVI section on page 16.

3.3.5 AHD camera test Click on the icon to enter the HD TVI camera tester & PTZ controller.

Plug your AHD camera into the “AHD IN” BNC input at the top of the meter and the tester will automatically display the image resolution at the top of the screen. You may double tap on the screen to make the image display full screen. Double tap again to exit full screen mode. The meter supports the following AHD resolutions: 1280x720 @ 25/30 FPS & 1920x1080 @ 25/30 FPS.

For PTZ control settings, click on the PTZ icon on the bottom right of the screen. This is where you can switch between RS485 PTZ control or Coax PTZ control, if your camera supports it. UTC stands for Up The Coax and is standard for most HD over Coax cameras.

Enter in any necessary PTZ control settings and you should have PTZ control. For more information of operation of PTZ control, settings, snapshot, record and playback, please refer to the CVI PTZ section on page 16.

3.3.6 SDI Camera Test

For SDI and SDI PTZ camera testing, click on the icon to open the SDI Camera Tester:

Connect your SDI camera to the SDI BNC input at the top of the tester. Once the SDI Camera tester receives video input, it will auto adjust itself and display the video information. The tester currently supports the following resolutions: 1280x720P (25Hz, 30Hz, 50Hz, 60Hz) 1920x1080P (25Hz, 30Hz) and 1920x1080I (50Hz, 60Hz). The SDI camera tester does not support 1080P @ 50Hz or 60Hz. If your SDI camera has an incompatible resolution, the screen will display “Does not support playing 1920*1080p 60Hz". If no SDI camera input is detected, the screen will display “No video signal input!” The SDI Camera tester has a selection of icons on the right side of the screen. These include Photo, Snapshot, Record, Video playback, PTZ control and Settings. The operation of these functions are the same as the analog video monitor, please refer to the relevant instructions in section

3.3.1 of the manual. The IP Buddy+ SDI’s HDMI output can also be used as an SDI to HDMI converter, outputting the HD-SDI image to an HDTV monitor.

3.3.7 ONVIF

The Open Network Video Interface Forum (ONVIF) app is used to connect to ONVIF compliant IP cameras only. We always suggest using the ONVIF app to connect to ONVIF compliant IP cameras because you have the most control over the camera using this app.

Click the icon to enter the ONVIF app. Then tap either the “RAPID ONVIF” icon to quickly scan and auto log into a camera or the “ONVIF HD” icon for HD video up to 1080P.

Once you select ONVIF HD or RAPID mode, the meter automatically scans different network segments for ONVIF cameras. It lists the camera name and IP address on the Device List. If no cameras appear under the device list, try clicking on the Refresh button.

If your IP camera does not appear after scanning the network, you can manually add an IP camera by clicking on the “Add” button on the bottom left. The URL address should be identical to the ONVIF camera service address. (With your camera’s IP address entered into the URL). Click OK to add the manually entered camera and then click the “Refresh” button.

Click the newly displayed ONVIF camera on the “Device List“. The tester will show the IP camera’s relative information and settings.

After selecting your ONVIF camera, enter the IP camera’s username and password at the top left of the screen and then click “Login”. After you log in, click on the camera under “Device List”. Once you are connected to the camera, the following options become available: Identification, Time Set, Maintenance, Network Set, User Set, Live Video, Video Streaming, Image Set and Profiles. Live Video: Click “Live Video” to view the live video feed from the IP camera. To make the image full screen, double tap on the video. Stretch two fingers outward or inward on the touch screen to zoom the image in or out.

While in the “Live video” menu, click “Video Menu” at the top right of the image to access the following tools: Snapshot, Record, Photo, Playback, PTZ and Settings.

ONVIF PTZ control: Tap the image in the direction you want the PTZ camera to move. Tap the left side of the image to move left, right to go right, up to go up and down to go down. Compatible IP PTZ cameras will rotate accordingly. PTZ rotation direction is displayed on top left corner of the image.

Zoom in on an image: Press the key to enter the zoom mode. Press it again to exit zoom mode. When the image is enlarged tap left, right, up or down on the image to move the whole image on the screen.

IP camera video settings: Click “Video Set” to enter the IP camera’s encoder and resolution settings. Make the desired changes and click “OK “to save.

Image setting: Click “Imaging Set” to adjust image brightness, saturation, contrast, sharpness and backlight compensation mode.

Network settings: Click “Network Set” to change the IP address settings. NOTE: Some cameras are not fully ONVIF compliant and cannot

support changing their IP address, so there is no change after saving.

Snapshot：Click “snapshot” to save the current image as a JPEG file on the SD card.

Record：When you click the “Record” icon, video starts recording. A red recording icon appears on the screen and begins to flash and a timer

appears indicating the time elapsed for the video. Click on the “Stop” icon to stop recording and save the video file to the SD card.

Set：Click on the “Set” icon to change Snapshot and Video recording file name settings. You can set Auto storage, which sets filenames by time or set manual storage. Click “Sure” to save file name settings.

Playback：Click the “Playback” icon to view saved videos. Double click the video you want to play. Click to return to the last menu.

To rename or delete a photo, click and hold on the file until this screen appears:

3.3.8 IP Camera test (IPC Test)

The “IPC Test” app is used for IP cameras that are fully integrated by name with the IP BUDDY+ ALL IN 1 meter. If the IP camera's video stream is MPEG4, use the IPC Test (SD) mode. If your IP camera's video stream is H.264, use IPC HD (High Definition). (SecurityTronix IP cameras use IPC HD with H.264)

Click the icon to enter the IPC Test App. NOTE: WE STILL RECOMMEND YOU USE THE ONVIF APP TO VIEW IP CAMERAS.

Note：Currently, the IPC Test App only supports some brands’ specific IP cameras; these include specific models made by SecurityTronix,

ACTI, AXIS, Dahua, Hikvision, Samsung, SecurityTronix, and many more. If the camera is not fully integrated, please use the ONVIF or RTSP apps.

IPC Test Interface:

Local IP: This is the tester’s IP address. Click “Edit“ to enter “IP setting“ and change the tester ‘s IP address settings. IP camera type: Click on the IP Camera type to select the Manufacturer and model number of the integrated IP camera. IPC Cameras IP: Enter the IP camera’s IP address manually or click “Search” to auto-scan for the IP camera’s IP address. It is better to directly

connect the IP camera to the tester so the search results will only display the camera’s IP address. If the tester is connected to a PoE switch, it will find and display several IP address.

IPC User Name: Enter the IP camera’s user name. IPC Password: Enter the IP camera’s password. IPC Port: When you select the IP camera type, it will default the camera’s port number and doesn’t need to be changed.

After all settings are completed, click “Enter” to view the live video.

Once you are viewing video on the IPC Test app, you will see the “Video Menu” icon on the top right. This button will give you access to

Snapshot, Record, Photo, Playback, PTZ, and Set. Please refer to the ONVIF section to use these functions. (pg. 18)

3.3.9 IP address scanner

Connect your network cable to the LAN port of the IP BUDDY+ ALL IN 1 meter and then click the icon to open the IP address scanner. Set your IP address search range by changing the Start and End IP addresses. Click the “Start” button to scan the IP address range. You can also input an IP address in the Port Number Scan to scan for open ports.

3.3.10 PING Test

PING is the most conventional network debugging tool; it is used for testing if the connected IP camera or other network equipment’s Ethernet port is working normally and the IP address is correct. Connect a network cable to the LAN port and click the icon to open the PING tool. You can set your LOCAL (native) IP address, Remote IP address (e.g. IP camera), Packet count, Packet Size, Packet time and Timeout. Press “Start” to start pinging. If the IP camera or network device is not configured properly or not plugged in, it will say “Destination host unreachable,” or have 100% packet loss. If the tester connects to the device, the send and receive packets will have a 0% packet loss.

3.3.11a Cable Test

Click the icon to open the cable tester app. Connect a Network cable from the IP BUDDY+ ALL IN 1 unit’s UTP/SCAN port to the included blue cable identifier and network cable tester combo device. The unit will test for connection status, cable type and the status of each wire’s conductivity will be displayed. If you click on the “Diagram of cable sequence” you will see the color code terminations of straight through and cross over cable.

3.3.11b Cable Search

Connect a network cable to the UTP/SCAN port or connect a BNC cable to the “Video Out” port. Click the icon to open the Cable Search app. To switch between the different audio tones, select a number on the screen as seen below:

Use the blue Combination cable identifier and network cable tester’s copper pointer to touch all the cables in the bundle you are searching at the other end. The cable that gives off the loudest tone is the cable connected to the tester. Press the + or – buttons on your blue cable identifier to adjust the volume.

Note: Install two AAA batteries in your blue Cable Identifier.

Note: While the cable tracer is receiving the audio signal from the tester, it may be induced into adjacent or crossing cables;

however, the cable that makes the loudest noise is the one that’s connected to the meter.

3.3.12 Port flashing

Connect a network cable to the meter’s “LAN” port; click the icon to open the Port Flashing app. Click “Start”. The IP BUDDY+ ALL IN 1 sends a unique signal to make the connected LAN port of the switch flash.

3.3.13 Data monitor

Click on the icon to use the Data monitor.

Click “Setting” to choose the baud rate of RS485/RS232; this must match the DVR, Control keyboard, or other device under testing. The device sends its code to the tester. If the code can be read, the code will show on the upper right part of the screen.

To clear data from the code field, press the key.

3.3.14 Media Player

Click the icon to bring up the Media Player.

The Media player can browse video and image files. It supports the video formats of MP4, H.264, MPEG4, and MKV. The IP BUDDY+’s recorded files can play directly via the Media player. The Media player will automatically display the video files from the SD card. Click on the desired file to play. Click RETURN to exit. To rename or delete an existing file, press the file name for a few seconds until the screen below appears. You can then rename or delete the file by pressing the desired option.

3.3.15 Audio Player

Click the icon to enter the audio player. The audio player only supports MP3 format Audio files.

3.3.16 LED lamp (Flashlight) Click the icon to activate the LED lamp.

While in the flashlight app, click the red button to turn on the LED lamp. Press it again to turn it off. If you don’t press the red button to shut off the lamp and press the button to exit the app, the lamp will stay on. Click the Time Setting button to set a timer that will shut off the lamp.

3.3.17 PoE in line Voltage test

Click the icon to enter the PoE voltage in line measurement app.

Connect a network cable from a PoE switch to the IP BUDDY+’s PSE IN port. Connect an IP camera or other PoE using node to IP BUDDY+’s LAN port, the PoE voltage and the cable’s pin connection status show on the screen.

Note：This test if for measuring the voltage being drawn by the PoE node and the IP BUDDY+ ALL IN 1 must be between the

PoE switch and the PoE node for this test to work.

Note: The PoE switch must be connected to the PSE IN port. The powered device such as IP camera or other PoE node must be

connected to the LAN port.

Note: Do not connect PoE power supply equipment (such as a PoE switch) to the tester’s UTP/SCAN port; otherwise it will damage the tester.

3.3.18 Calculator

Click the icon to open the Calculator app.

3.3.19 Browser

Click the icon to open the Browser app. Type in the camera’s IP address and press “Go” to access the IP camera’s interface. NOTE: You will not be able to view live video in the web browser. For viewing video, use the IP BUDDY+ ALL IN 1 live camera view apps.

The IP camera and IP BUDDY+ ALL IN 1 must be on the same network segment for the browser to interface with the camera. If they are not in the same segment, click the button or press “RETRUN” to exit. Open the “Settings” app from the main menu to change the IP Buddy+’s network settings to match those of the IP camera.

3.3.20 IPC viewer

In addition to the ONVIF app or the IPC Test app, you can use one of the mobile apps in the IPC Viewer folder. Click the “IPC Viewer” icon to open the mobile apps folder. Select your IP camera’s corresponding mobile app to connect to it.

Note：The Video Management apps are third party applications. SecurityTronix does not support these apps nor make any usage claims. We do not assume any legal liability.

Click on the “update” icon at the top of the IPC Viewer screen to check for mobile app updates.

3.3.21 PoE power / 12VDC 2A and 5VDC 2A USB power output

When the tester is turned on, the 12VDC and 5VDC power output functions are automatically turned on. If the IP BUDDY+ ALL IN 1 is turned off, the 5VDC USB can still be used to power an external USB device.

To use the PoE Power Output function, click on the icon and change the switch “ON” or “OFF”. The IP camera needs to be connected to the LAN port before you turn PoE Power on. If the IP camera supports PoE, the PoE power is delivered via pins 1, 2, 3, and 6 on the LAN port. The IP BUDDY+ ALL IN 1 will display “48V ON” at the top of the screen when the POE power is still on.

Note:

1. Don’t input power into the “DC12/2A OUTPUT” port.

2. Make sure you plug in your IP camera to the LAN port prior to turning on PoE power.

3. Before turning on the PoE power output, please make sure the IP camera supports PoE power. Otherwise it may damage the IP camera.

3.3.22 Application tools

Click the icon to open the Application Tools folder. This folder contains useful apps such as Audio Recording, DHCP Server, Network

test, Notepad, Link monitor and RTSP Player.

Audio Recorder: Connect an audio device to the IP Buddy+’s audio input port. Click the icon to enter the Audio Recorder app. Click the red button to stop, and the unit will prompt you to save the recording.

Network test (Ethernet bandwidth test) To use the Network tester, you will need two IP BUDDY+ ALL IN 1 testers. One is used as a Server and the other as a Client. Both devices must

be on the same network segment in order to communicate. Click the icon to open the Network Tester app.

a). Start the server：Click “Start Server” button to use the tester as a Server. It will display its IP address at the top of the screen.

b). Start send packet test：Using the other IP BUDDY+, type in the Server's IP address at the top right corner of the screen. This app is used to

send packets for network speed testing. Click the “Start” button to send the packets and start testing.

Network bandwidth testing can also be tested with a computer using compatible network bandwidth testing software.

DHCP server： Click on the DHCP icon to open the DHCP server app. Select the “Start” check box at the top and make any desired changes to the network settings. Click “Save” to start assigning dynamic IP addresses for IP cameras and other networked devices. Click the “Refresh” button to check your Client list.

Notepad： Click on the Notepad icon to open the Notepad app. Click the “Save” key to save the contents

Link monitor ： Click the icon to open the Link Monitor app. This app is used to see if an IP address is occupied by other network devices. This will avoid new address conflicts.

Click “Add” and enter the desired IP address. To test different network segments, click the “Settings” icon on the main menu and go to IP

Settings and make the desired changes. Once the desired IP addresses are added to the Link Monitor list, click “Start”. If the IP address status

shows a check mark the IP address is occupied. If the IP address status shows an X the IP address is available. Click “Stop” to stop the testing.

RTSP Player :

The RTSP Player app will allow you to view the RTSP video stream from an IP camera. If you were unable to view your camera via the ONVIF or IPC Test apps, it is possible your camera will have an RTSP stream and you can view live video.

From the main menu, select the “APP Tool” folder and then select the “RTSP Player” to open the app. If the IP camera uses MJPEG, select the RTSP icon. If the IP camera uses H.264, select the “RTSP HD” icon.

Local IP: This is the IP Buddy+’s IP address. RTSP Add: This is where you can manually enter the IP camera’s RTSP URL or click on Search to search the network for cameras that use an

RTSP stream.

IPC Username: Enter the IP camera’s user name. IPC Password: Enter the IP camera’s password.

Once you have entered all the necessary information, select Enter at the bottom left to view the RTSP stream.

NOTE: IN THE EVENT THE IP BUDDY+ ALL IN 1 DOES NOT AUTO DETECT THE RTSP STREAM, REFER TO THE SPECIFIC CAMERA MANUFACTURER FOR THE SPECIFIC RTSP STREAM URL. YOU MAY FIND THIS ON LINE WITH A SEARCH OF THE CAMERA MODEL NUMBER AND THE WORD RTSP.

3.3.23 Digital Multi-Meter

To open the Digital Multi-meter tool, click on the icon. You will see the following screen:

1) Symbols: U: DC Voltage Ũ: AC Voltage A: DC Current Ã: AC Current Ω: Resistance : Continuity

: Diode Testing : Capacitance

2) Settings Manual and Auto Range

If you know the range of measurement you are going to be testing, you can use the Manual Range function by clicking on Range and then

selecting the appropriate range setting. Select Auto-Range on the bottom right to switch back to auto-range mode. If you do not know the range you are going to be testing, it is recommended that you use the Auto-Range feature or it can damage the meter.

Hold Data

Click “Hold Data” to keep the current measurement displayed on the screen. The measurement will change its color to Green. Press it again to

clear the data.

Measurement Difference

After you click “Hold Data”, you can see the difference between two measurements by then selecting “Difference.” The newly displayed

measurement will change its color to Red. The difference between the two values will be displayed as a Yellow color. Press it again to clear the data.

3) Operating Instructions A.) DC Voltage Measurement

WARNING: DO NOT MEASURE VOLTAGES IN EXCESS OF 660V DC.

1. Connect the black test lead to the “COM” jack and the red test lead to the “V/Ω” jack.

2. Select U. The multi-meter by default is on Auto-Range. If you want to use a manual range, click on Range and then enter the DC voltage measurement range you wish to use.

3. Touch the tip of the Negative (Black) test lead to the negative end of the component you are measuring followed by the Positive (Red) test lead to the positive end of the component.

Your voltage measurement will appear on the IP BUDDY+ ALL IN 1. If the measurement is negative reverse the polarity of your test leads.

B.) AC Voltage Measurement

WARNING: DO NOT MEASURE VOLTAGES IN EXCESS OF 660V AC.

1. Connect the black test lead to the “COM” jack and the red test lead to the “V/Ω” jack.

2. Select Ũ. The multi-meter by default is on Auto-Range. If you want to use a manual range, click on Range and then enter the AC voltage

measurement range you wish to use.

3. Touch the tip of the Negative (Black) test lead to the negative end of the component you are measuring followed by the Positive (Red) test lead to the positive end of the component.

Your voltage measurement will appear on the IP BUDDY+ ALL IN 1. If the measurement is negative reverse the polarity of your test leads.

C.) DC Current Measurement

WARNING:

 The maximum current of the mA socket is 660mA. Over-current will destroy the fuse and damage the meter.  The maximum current of the 10A socket is 10A. Over-current will destroy the meter and damage the meter.  When the value to be measured is unknown, set the range selector to the highest position.  Turn power off to the circuit, make your connections and then turn it back on before measuring.

1. Connect the black test lead to the “COM” jack and the red test lead to the “mA” jack for a maximum of 660mA of current. If the current

exceeds 660mA, you can move the Red lead to the 10A jack for a maximum of 10A.

2. Select A. The multi-meter by default is on Auto-Range. If you want to use a manual range,

click on Range and then enter the DC amperage measurement range you wish to use.

3. Your DC amperage measurement will appear on the IP BUDDY+ ALL IN 1.

D.) AC Current Measurement

WARNING:

1. Connect the black test lead to the “COM” jack and the red test lead to the “mA” jack for a maximum of 660mA of current. If the current exceeds 660mA, you can move the Red lead to the 10A jack for a maximum of 10A.

2. Select Ã. The multi-meter by default is on Auto-Range. If you want to use a manual range, click on Range and then enter the AC amperage measurement range you wish to use.

3. Your AC amperage measurement will appear on the IP BUDDY+ ALL IN 1.

E.) Resistance Measurement

WARNING: Make sure you turn off all power to the circuit and discharge any capacitors prior to measuring resistance.

1. Connect the black test lead to the “COM” jack and the red test lead to the “V/Ω” jack.

2. Select Ω. The multi-meter by default is on Auto-Range. If you want to use a manual range,

click on Range and then enter the Ohm measurement range you wish to use.

3. Touch the tip of the Negative (Black) test lead to the negative end of the component you are measuring followed by the Positive (Red) test lead to the positive end of the component.

Your ohm measurement will appear on the IP BUDDY+ ALL IN 1.

F.) Continuity Testing

WARNING: Make sure you turn off all power to the circuit and discharge any capacitors prior to testing continuity.

1. Connect the black test lead to the “COM” jack and the red test lead to the “V/Ω” jack.

2. Select . Connect both leads across a component in the circuit to test continuity.

3. If good continuity exists, the built in buzzer will sound.

G.) Diode Testing

WARNING: Make sure you turn off all power to the circuit and discharge any capacitors prior to testing a diode.

1. Connect the black test lead to the “COM” jack and the red test lead to the “V/Ω” jack.

2. Select to enter the Diode testing mode.

3. To test a diode’s forward bias, place the black lead to the cathode and the red lead to the anode.

4. Reversing the leads should produce near infinite resistance.

H.) Capacitance Measuring

WARNING: Make sure you turn off all power to the circuit and discharge any capacitors prior to testing.

1. Connect the black test lead to the “COM” jack and the red test lead to the “V/Ω” jack.

2. Select to measure capacitance.

3. To accurately test capacitance, you must remove the capacitor from the circuit. Be sure to discharge the capacitor prior to taking a measurement.

Digital Multi Meter Safety Instructions

◆ Prior to taking any measurements, be sure you are using the correct range, function and input jack. Red is positive, black is negative.

◆ Never exceed the protection limit value for each range of measurement.

◆ While measuring a live circuit, do not touch any unused terminals.

◆ If the value to be measured is unknown while using the manual range, set the range selector to the highest position.

◆ Always be careful when working with AC or DC voltages since you could be injured or killed by voltage going through your body. Keep your

fingers behind the probe barriers while measuring. Do not touch the metal probes while taking any measurements.

◆ Never perform any capacitance measurements unless the capacitor has been fully discharged.

3.3.24 Tool Folder

Click the icon to open the Tool Folder. You can move desktop icons into the Tools Folder by pressing on the icon for a few seconds until the screen below appears:

You can also move an icon back to the desktop by pressing on the icon for a few seconds until it asks you if you want to move the icon back to the Desktop.

3.4 System Settings

Click the icon to enter the System Settings Menu.

Language: Select your desired language: English, Chinese, Italian or Polish. Date/Time: Set the time and date of the IP Buddy+. IP Settings: Manually set the IP address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway and DNS address or select “Dynamic allocation” to use DHCP. To test

multiple network segments, click “Advanced” and then click “Add” to enter another IP address for the IP Buddy+.

After setting an advanced IP address (refer to the photos above), the unit can test two network segments (192.168.0.0) and (192.168.1.0).

WLAN Net: Turn WiFi off or on by pressing the “Open the wifi” button. Once WiFi is turned on, it will scan for wireless networks in your area. Select the desired wireless network SSID and enter your password to connect. The IP BUDDY+ ALL IN 1 meter is only known to work with

WPA2-PSK security.

Brightness: Set the desired brightness of the IP BUDDY+ ALL IN 1 and adjust the sleep time settings.

Volume: Change volume levels.

SD Card: Displays SD Card Capacity. You can also format the SD card or unmount it before removing it.

FTP server: Once the IP BUDDY+ ALL IN 1 connects to a network, a computer can be used to read the SD card files via FTP.

Start the FTP server and then input the tester’s FTP address in the PC’s address bar. (ftp://ipaddress:2121) This will enable the PC to read, copy and edit the files from the SD card without the use of SD card reader.

Version information：This displays the version information for each application.

Screen display rotation：Click on “Screen Rotation” to flip the IP Buddy’s display 180 degrees. This function is very convenient for the user to

connect the LAN cable on the bottom of the unit without having to flip the unit itself.

PTZ address scan ：You can toggle the PTZ Address scan off or on before entering the “PTZ controller” app. This needs to be turned on in

order to use the PTZ Scan feature of the PTZ app.

Turn off option：If you select “Fast turn off”, the tester will shut down faster but data will not saved. To avoid unnecessary problems, it is

recommended not to use the “Fast turn off” option.

3.5 Update

Click the icon to open the Update menu. Select “Local Update” to update via the SD card or select “Online Update” to check for updates on the internet. If there are applications that need updating, the applications will be displayed on the screen. Click the relevant applications to update them to the latest version.

3.6 Audio test

You can test the audio input from audio pickup devices by connecting the audio pickup device to the IP BUDDY+ ALL IN 1 with the supplied audio cable.

3.7 HDMI output

The built in HDMI output port can output live video from an analog or IP camera, recorded files, media files and images to HDTV monitors.

Connect an HDMI cable from the IP BUDDY+ ALL IN 1 to an HDTV monitor at any time. It supports up to 1080P resolution.

3.8 PoE power output

The IP BUDDY+ ALL IN 1 supports PoE (Power over Ethernet) output to an IP camera via the LAN port. Data transmission and 48VDC use the network cable’s 1, 2, 3, and 6 pins to deliver power. If the IP camera supports PoE, you can directly connect to the camera without the use of an external power supply.

Note: Please make sure a network cable is connected to the IP Buddy+’s LAN port ONLY. Before using the PoE power output, please

make sure the IP camera supports PoE power; otherwise it will damage the IP camera.

3.9 12VDC 2A power output

When the IP BUDDY+ ALL IN 1 is turned on, the 12VDC power output ON by default. The smaller end of the supplied converter cable connects to the tester’s 12VDC/2A OUTPUT and the other end connects to the camera’s power input.

Note:

a. Don’t input any power into the “DC12/2A OUTPUT” port of the tester. Such damage will void the warranty. b. The IP BUDDY+’s power output capacity is 2A. If the IP camera uses more than 2A, the tester will automatically enter a protection mode.

Disconnect all cables from the tester and reboot it to resume using the tester.

c. Make sure the tester has a sufficient charge otherwise the tester will not able to provide enough output power.

3.10 USB 5VDC 2A power output

Model

ST-ALLIN1-TEST (IP BUDDY+ ALL IN 1) HD over Coax, Analog & IP Test Meter

Display

7 inch Capacitive Touch screen LCD monitor with a 1920x800 resolution

Network port

10/100M auto adjusting RJ45

WIFI

Built in WIFI: 150MBps allows you to connect to a wireless network and view IP cameras

IP camera type

ONVIF, ONVIF PTZ, SecurityTronix, Dahua, Hikvision, Axis, RTSP Viewer

Analog Video test

1 channel BNC Input & 1 channel BNC Output , NTSC/PAL (Auto adapting)

CVI Video Test

1 channel CVI input (BNC interface), supports:720p @ 25/30/50/60fps and 1080p @ 25/30fps

TVI Video Test

1 channel TVI input (BNC interface), supports:720p @ 25/30/50/60fps, 1080p @ 25/30fps & 2048x1536 @ 18fps

AHD Video Test

1 channel AHD input (BNC interface), supports: 720p @ 25/30fps and 1080p @ 25/30fps

SDI Video Test

1 channel SDI input(BNC interface), supports: 720p @ 60fps, 1080p @ 60fps & 1080i @ 60fps

Zoom Image

Supports Analog and IP camera image zooming & movement

Snapshot, Video record

and playback

Capture still images and record live video. Media player will view photos and playback video

HDMI output

1 channel HDMI output, supports up to 1080p

12V/2A power output

Outputs 12VDC 2A to power camera

USB 5V power

5VDC 2A power output only, no data

PoE power output

48V PoE power output. Max power 24W

Audio test

1 channel audio signal input and 1 channel audio signal output to connect headphones. Also has built in speakers.

PTZ control

Supports RS232/RS485 control, Baud rates 600-115200bps; ONVIF PTZ control

Color bar generator

Output one channel PAL/NTSC color bar via Analog BNC out or HDMI out to test monitors

UTP Cable tester

Tests UTP cable connection and pin configuration

Data monitor

Captures and analyzes the hexadecimal data from controlling devices

Network test

IP address scan, link scan, and Ping test. Quickly search the for IP camera’s IP address on your network

PoE/PSE voltage test

Measures PoE switch voltage and displays pin configuration

POWER

Power outputs

12VDC 2A power output ports; 5VDC power output; 48V PoE Power output

Battery

Included 7.4V Lithium polymer battery, 5000mAh. Comes with 12VDC 2A wall charger

Rechargeable

After charging 7~8 hours, normal working time is 10 hours. DO NOT CHARGE OVER 8 HOURS

Parameters

Operation setting

Capacitive touch screen and real keys. Languages include English, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Italian & Polish

Auto off

Selectable between 1-30 minutes

Temperatures

-10℃ ~ +50℃ / 14°F ~122°F

Humidity

30% ~ 90%

Dimensions and

Weight

240mm x 154mm x 46 mm / 620g - 9.4in x 6 in x 1.8in / 1.4lbs.

4. Specifications – For more detailed inquiries, please call SecurityTronix tech support: 1-800-688-9282, option 3 and then option 2.

SECURITYTRONIX 2-Year Limited Warranty

IP BUDDY+

Securitytronix. (The "Company") warrants to the Original Purchaser that the IP BUDDY+ ALL IN 1 meters are free from defects in

workmanship or material under normal use. This warranty starts on the date of shipment of the hardware to the Original Purchaser.

During the warranty period, the Company agrees to repair or replace, at its sole option, without charge to Original Purchaser, any

defective component in the IP BUDDY+ ALL IN 1 series meters. To obtain service, the Original Purchaser must return the IP BUDDY+ ALL

IN 1 meter to the Company properly packaged for shipping. All defective products must be returned to the Company within thirty (30)

days of failure. Products must be returned with a description of the failure and Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number

supplied by the Company. To receive a RMA number and a return shipping address on where to deliver the hardware, call (610) 429-

1821. The shipping, and insurance charges incurred in shipping to the Company will be paid by Original Purchaser, and all risk for the

hardware shall remain with the Original Purchaser until such time as Company takes receipt of the hardware. Upon receipt, the Company

will promptly repair or replace the defective unit, and then return said unit to Original Purchaser, shipping prepaid. The Company may

use reconditioned or like-new parts or units, at its sole option, when repairing any hardware. Repaired products shall carry the same

amount of outstanding warranty as from original purchase. Any claim under the warranty must include dated proof of purchase or

invoice. In any event, the Company's liability for defective hardware is limited to repairing or replacing the hardware.

This warranty is contingent upon proper use of the hardware by Original Purchaser and does not cover: if damage is due to Acts of God

(including fire, flood, earthquake, storm, hurricane or other natural disaster), accident, unusual physical, electrical, or electromechanical

stress, modifications, neglect; misuse, operation with media not approved by the Company, tampering with or altering of the hardware,

war, invasion, act of foreign enemies, hostilities (regardless of whether war is declared), civil war, rebellion, revolution, insurrection,

military or usurped power or confiscation, terrorist activities, nationalization, government sanction, blockage, embargo, labor dispute,

strike, lockout or interruption or failure of electricity, air conditioning, or humidity control, internet, network, or telephone service

The warranties given herein, together with any implied warranties covering the hardware, including any warranties of merchantability

or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to two years from the date of shipment to the Original Purchaser. Jurisdictions

vary with regard to the enforceability of warranty limitations, and you should check the laws of your local jurisdiction to find out

whether the above limitation applies to you.

The Company shall not be liable to your loss of data, loss of profits, lost savings, special, incidental, consequential, indirect, or other

similar damages arising from breach of warranty, breach of contract, negligence, or other legal action even if the Company or its agent

has been advised of the possibility of such damages, or for any claim brought against your by another party. Jurisdictions vary with

regard to the enforceability of provisions excluding or limiting liability for incidental or consequential damages. You should check the

laws of your local jurisdiction to find out whether the above exclusion applies to you.

This warranty allocates risks of product failure between Original Purchaser and the Company. The Company's hardware pricing reflects

this allocation of risk and the limitations of liability contained in this warranty. The warranty set forth above is in lieu of all other express

warranties, whether oral or written. The agents, employees, distributors, and dealers of the Company are not authorized to make

modification to this warranty, or additional warranties binding on the Company. Accordingly, additional statements such as dealer

advertising or presentations, whether oral or written, do not constitute warranties by the Company and should not be relied upon.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from one jurisdiction to another.

Security Tronix IP BUDDY+ User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual