Siqura C-60 E-MC, C620 E, s-68 e User Manual
User Manual
C-60 E-MC
Firmware Version 4.14
H.264 Multicodec Video Encoder
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Note: To ensure proper operation, please read this manual thoroughly before using the product and retain the
information for future reference.
Copyright © 2014 Siqura B.V.
All rights reserved.
C-60 E-MC v4.14
User Manual v7 (092606-7)
AIT55MW10
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Siqura reserves the right to modify specifications stated in this manual.
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Liability
Siqura accepts no liability for claims from third parties arising from improper use other than that stated in this
manual.
Although considerable care has been taken to ensure a correct and suitably comprehensive description of all
relevant product components, this manual may nonetheless contain errors and inaccuracies. We invite you to offer
your suggestions and comments by email via t.writing@tkhsecurity.com. Your feedback will help us to further
improve our documentation.
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If you have any comments or queries concerning any aspect related to the product, do not hesitate to contact:
Siqura B.V.
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2801 DD Gouda
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Fax : +31 182 592 123
E-mail : sales.nl@tkhsecurity.com
WWW : www.siqura.com
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Contents
1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL .............................................................................................................................. 9
2 SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE ..................................................................................................................... 11
2.1 SAFETY .................................................................................................................................................... 11
2.2 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY .................................................................................................................... 14
3 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................. 15
3.1 FEATURES ................................................................................................................................................ 15
3.2 MODELS .................................................................................................................................................. 15
3.3 DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................................ 16
3.4 FRONT PANEL ........................................................................................................................................... 17
4 INSTALL THE UNIT .................................................................................................................................. 19
4.1 POWER THE UNIT ....................................................................................................................................... 19
4.2 CONNECT CABLES ...................................................................................................................................... 19
4.3 STARTUP .................................................................................................................................................. 20
4.4 CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS .................................................................................................................... 20
4.5 UPDATE DEVICE DEFINITIONS ....................................................................................................................... 21
5 CONNECT THE UNIT ............................................................................................................................... 23
5.1 ESTABLISH A NETWORK CONNECTION ............................................................................................................. 23
5.2 ESTABLISH VIDEO AND OTHER SIGNAL CONNECTIONS ......................................................................................... 25
5.2.1 Port numbers .................................................................................................................................... 26
6 INTERFACES ........................................................................................................................................... 27
6.1 ONVIF .................................................................................................................................................... 27
6.2 OSA ....................................................................................................................................................... 27
6.3 WEB UI ................................................................................................................................................... 27
6.4 MX/IP .................................................................................................................................................... 28
6.5 SNMP .................................................................................................................................................... 28
6.6 SAP ........................................................................................................................................................ 28
6.7 NTCIP .................................................................................................................................................... 28
7 STREAM MEDIA VIA RTSP ...................................................................................................................... 31
7.1 RTSP AND RTP......................................................................................................................................... 31
7.2 TRANSFER VIA UDP OR TCP ........................................................................................................................ 32
8 ACCESS THE WEBPAGES ......................................................................................................................... 33
8.1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................................................................. 33
8.2 CONNECT VIA WEB BROWSER ....................................................................................................................... 33
8.3 FIND THE UNIT WITH SIQURA DEVICE MANAGER .............................................................................................. 33
8.4 CONNECT VIA UPNP .................................................................................................................................. 35
8.5 LOG ON TO THE UNIT .................................................................................................................................. 35
9 NAVIGATE THE WEBPAGES .................................................................................................................... 37
9.1 MENU ..................................................................................................................................................... 37
9.2 ACCESS CONTROL ...................................................................................................................................... 38
9.3 WEBPAGE ELEMENTS .................................................................................................................................. 38
10 VIEW LIVE VIDEO VIA BROWSER ............................................................................................................ 39
10.1 ACTIVATE LIVE VIEW .................................................................................................................................. 39
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10.2 VIEW LIVE VIDEO ....................................................................................................................................... 40
10.3 USE YOUR BROWSER FOR PTZ CONTROL ......................................................................................................... 41
11 STATUS .................................................................................................................................................. 43
11.1 VIEW STATUS INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................ 43
11.1.1 Stream states ............................................................................................................................... 43
11.2 VIEW MEASUREMENTS DATA ........................................................................................................................ 44
11.2.1 General, network, and stream measurements ............................................................................ 44
11.2.2 FTP Push ....................................................................................................................................... 44
12 NETWORK .............................................................................................................................................. 45
12.1 NETWORK SETTINGS ................................................................................................................................... 45
12.2 ADVANCED ............................................................................................................................................... 46
12.2.1 Services ........................................................................................................................................ 46
12.2.2 Network ....................................................................................................................................... 46
13 VIDEO .................................................................................................................................................... 47
13.1 VIDEO ENCODING OVERVIEW ....................................................................................................................... 48
13.2 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................................. 49
13.2.1 Video Settings .............................................................................................................................. 49
13.2.2 Encoder Priorities ......................................................................................................................... 50
13.3 ENCODER # .............................................................................................................................................. 51
13.3.1 Encoder Settings .......................................................................................................................... 51
13.3.2 Combinations of settings ............................................................................................................. 53
13.3.3 Notes ............................................................................................................................................ 54
13.3.4 Make a video connection ............................................................................................................. 54
13.3.5 Advanced ..................................................................................................................................... 56
13.3.6 Encoder ........................................................................................................................................ 56
13.3.7 Stream Manager .......................................................................................................................... 59
13.3.8 Transmitter # ............................................................................................................................... 60
13.3.9 RTSP Transmitter ......................................................................................................................... 61
13.3.10 SAP Settings ................................................................................................................................. 62
13.3.11 Meta data insertion ..................................................................................................................... 64
13.3.12 Notes ............................................................................................................................................ 66
13.4 H.264 - 1 ................................................................................................................................................ 68
13.4.1 Encoder Settings .......................................................................................................................... 68
13.4.2 Constant Quality Mode configuration ......................................................................................... 70
13.4.3 Profiles ......................................................................................................................................... 70
13.4.4 Parameter value combinations .................................................................................................... 71
13.4.5 MX Transmitter Settings and making video connections ............................................................. 71
13.4.6 Advanced ..................................................................................................................................... 72
13.4.6.1 Encoder ................................................................................................................................................... 72
13.4.6.2 Stream Manager, Transmitter #, RTSP Transmitter, and SAP .................................................................. 73
13.5 LIVE VIEW ................................................................................................................................................ 74
13.5.1 (M)JPEG output ............................................................................................................................ 74
13.5.2 Encoder Settings .......................................................................................................................... 74
13.5.3 Advanced ..................................................................................................................................... 75
13.6 OSD ....................................................................................................................................................... 76
13.6.1 OSD facilities ................................................................................................................................ 76
13.6.2 Text Settings................................................................................................................................. 76
13.6.3 Text # ........................................................................................................................................... 77
13.6.3.1 Advanced ................................................................................................................................................. 78
13.6.4 Graphics ....................................................................................................................................... 79
13.6.4.1 Advanced ................................................................................................................................................. 80
13.7 VMD ...................................................................................................................................................... 81
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13.7.1 VMD startup................................................................................................................................. 81
13.7.2 Configure detection parameters .................................................................................................. 82
13.7.3 Set the mask ................................................................................................................................. 83
13.7.4 VMD detection window ............................................................................................................... 84
13.7.5 VMD alarm ................................................................................................................................... 84
13.7.6 Advanced ..................................................................................................................................... 84
13.8 FTP PUSH ................................................................................................................................................ 86
13.8.1 Post JPEG images ......................................................................................................................... 86
13.8.2 General......................................................................................................................................... 86
13.8.3 FTP server ..................................................................................................................................... 87
13.8.4 Event management ...................................................................................................................... 88
13.8.5 Monitor and troubleshoot FTP Push ............................................................................................ 88
13.9 IMAGE MONITOR ...................................................................................................................................... 89
13.9.1 Image quality check ..................................................................................................................... 89
13.9.2 Enable the Image Monitor ........................................................................................................... 90
13.9.3 Dial legend ................................................................................................................................... 91
13.9.4 Measurements configuration....................................................................................................... 93
13.9.5 Region of Interest (ROI) ................................................................................................................ 94
13.10 TAMPER DETECT ................................................................................................................................... 96
13.10.1 Camera movement and scene changes ....................................................................................... 96
13.10.2 Enable Tamper Detect .................................................................................................................. 96
13.10.3 Reference images ......................................................................................................................... 97
13.10.3.1 Create a reference image ................................................................................................................... 97
13.10.3.2 Mask the ROI ...................................................................................................................................... 98
13.10.3.3 Compare images ................................................................................................................................. 98
13.10.3.4 Delete a reference image ................................................................................................................... 99
13.10.4 Position measurement ................................................................................................................. 99
13.10.5 Alarms ........................................................................................................................................ 100
13.10.5.1 Alarm examples ................................................................................................................................ 101
13.11 PRIVACY MASK ................................................................................................................................... 102
14 AUDIO .................................................................................................................................................. 103
14.1 ENABLE AUDIO ........................................................................................................................................ 103
14.1.1 Input Settings ............................................................................................................................. 104
14.1.2 Output Settings .......................................................................................................................... 104
14.2 MAKE AUDIO CONNECTIONS ...................................................................................................................... 105
14.2.1 MX Transmitter Settings ............................................................................................................ 105
14.2.2 MX Receiver Settings.................................................................................................................. 106
14.3 ADVANCED ............................................................................................................................................. 106
14.3.1 Audio Input................................................................................................................................. 106
14.3.2 Audio Output .............................................................................................................................. 106
14.3.3 Audio Encoder ............................................................................................................................ 107
14.3.4 Audio Decoder ............................................................................................................................ 107
14.3.5 Transmitter # ............................................................................................................................. 108
14.3.6 Receiver 1 ................................................................................................................................... 109
14.3.7 RTSP Transmitter ....................................................................................................................... 110
14.3.8 SAP Settings ............................................................................................................................... 111
15 DATA RS-422/485 ................................................................................................................................ 113
15.1 GENERAL SETTINGS .................................................................................................................................. 113
15.2 UART SETTINGS ..................................................................................................................................... 114
15.3 MAKE DATA CONNECTIONS ........................................................................................................................ 114
15.4 TCP SERVER SETTINGS ............................................................................................................................. 115
15.5 ADVANCED ............................................................................................................................................. 116
15.5.1 RS-4xx Settings ........................................................................................................................... 116
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15.5.2 Transmitter # ............................................................................................................................. 117
15.5.3 Receiver 1 ................................................................................................................................... 118
16 DATA RS-232 ........................................................................................................................................ 119
16.1 CONFIGURE RS-232 SETTINGS ................................................................................................................... 119
17 CC STREAMS ........................................................................................................................................ 121
17.1 CC CHANNELS, CC STATUS, AND ALARMS ..................................................................................................... 121
17.2 INPUT # SETTINGS ................................................................................................................................... 122
17.3 MAKE CONTACT CLOSURE CONNECTIONS ...................................................................................................... 122
17.4 ADVANCED ............................................................................................................................................. 123
17.4.1 Transmitter # ............................................................................................................................. 123
17.4.2 Receiver 1 ................................................................................................................................... 123
18 PTZ ....................................................................................................................................................... 125
18.1 ENABLE PTZ CONTROL .............................................................................................................................. 125
18.2 UPLOAD/REMOVE PTZ DRIVERS ................................................................................................................. 126
18.3 DATA SETTINGS ....................................................................................................................................... 126
19 SECURITY ............................................................................................................................................. 127
19.1 HTTPS .................................................................................................................................................. 127
19.2 CERTIFICATE/REQUEST INFORMATION ......................................................................................................... 128
19.3 CA-ISSUED CERTIFICATE ............................................................................................................................ 128
19.4 SELF-SIGNED CERTIFICATE .......................................................................................................................... 129
19.5 OPEN A SECURE CONNECTION .................................................................................................................... 129
20 EVENT MANAGEMENT ......................................................................................................................... 131
20.1 ASSOCIATE EVENTS WITH OUTPUT FACILITIES ................................................................................................. 131
20.1.1 CC Output # ................................................................................................................................ 132
20.1.2 CC Stream # ................................................................................................................................ 132
20.1.3 FTP Push ..................................................................................................................................... 133
21 DEVICE MANAGEMENT ........................................................................................................................ 135
21.1 GENERAL ............................................................................................................................................... 135
21.1.1 Identification .............................................................................................................................. 135
21.1.2 Device Name .............................................................................................................................. 136
21.1.3 Advanced ................................................................................................................................... 136
21.1.3.1 Alarm Settings ....................................................................................................................................... 136
21.1.3.2 LED control ............................................................................................................................................ 136
21.2 LOGGING ............................................................................................................................................... 137
21.2.1 Log file ........................................................................................................................................ 137
21.2.2 Syslog settings ............................................................................................................................ 137
21.3 SNMP .................................................................................................................................................. 138
21.3.1 SNMP System Information ......................................................................................................... 138
21.3.2 SNMP Communities ................................................................................................................... 138
21.3.3 SNMP Agent ............................................................................................................................... 138
21.3.4 SNMP Traps ................................................................................................................................ 139
21.3.5 Polling ........................................................................................................................................ 139
21.4 MX ...................................................................................................................................................... 140
21.4.1 MX/IP ......................................................................................................................................... 140
21.4.2 MX Notifications ........................................................................................................................ 140
21.5 AUTO DISCOVERY .................................................................................................................................... 141
21.5.1 Advertise the C-60 E-MC ............................................................................................................ 141
21.5.1.1 Note ....................................................................................................................................................... 141
21.6 ONVIF .................................................................................................................................................. 142
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21.6.1 Note ........................................................................................................................................... 142
21.7 FIRMWARE ............................................................................................................................................. 143
21.7.1 Firmware images ....................................................................................................................... 143
21.7.2 Current Version .......................................................................................................................... 143
21.7.3 Upgrade ..................................................................................................................................... 143
21.7.4 Troubleshoot upgrade issues ..................................................................................................... 144
21.7.5 Advanced ................................................................................................................................... 145
21.8 BACKUP/RESTORE ................................................................................................................................... 146
21.8.1 Backup ....................................................................................................................................... 146
21.8.2 Restore ....................................................................................................................................... 146
21.9 REBOOT ................................................................................................................................................. 147
22 USER MANAGEMENT ........................................................................................................................... 149
22.1 WEB ACCESS .......................................................................................................................................... 149
22.1.1 Access control ............................................................................................................................ 149
22.1.2 Manage user accounts ............................................................................................................... 150
22.2 LINUX .................................................................................................................................................... 151
23 DATE AND TIME ................................................................................................................................... 153
23.1 DATE AND TIME ....................................................................................................................................... 153
23.2 SNTP SETTINGS ...................................................................................................................................... 154
23.3 ADVANCED ............................................................................................................................................. 155
24 MULTICASTING .................................................................................................................................... 157
24.1 MULTICAST ............................................................................................................................................ 157
24.2 MULTI-UNICASTING ................................................................................................................................. 158
APPENDIX: ENABLE JAVASCRIPT ................................................................................................................... 159
APPENDIX: ENABLE UPNP IN WINDOWS 7 ................................................................................................... 161
APPENDIX: INSTALL A VIDEO PLAYER ........................................................................................................... 163
DOWNLOAD VIDEO PLAYER SOFTWARE ...................................................................................................................... 163
INSTALL QUICKTIME .............................................................................................................................................. 163
INSTALL VLC ........................................................................................................................................................ 164
APPENDIX: NTCIP CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................................. 165
SUPPORTED CONFORMANCE GROUPS ........................................................................................................................ 165
Configuration ............................................................................................................................................... 165
CCTV configuration ...................................................................................................................................... 166
Motion control ............................................................................................................................................. 166
SNMP MIB ........................................................................................................................................................ 166
APPENDIX: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................... 167
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C h a p t e r 1
1 About this manual
What this manual covers
This manual applies to the C-60 E-MC v4.14, Siqura's H.264 multicodec video server.
It explains:
How to install the unit
How to establish connections
How to communicate with the unit
How to configure the device settings
How to operate the unit
Who should read this manual
This manual is intended for installers and users of the C-60 E-MC.
What you should already know
To be able to install and use the C-60 E-MC properly, you should have adequate knowledge and
skills in the following fields.
Installing electronic devices
Ethernet network technologies and Internet Protocol (IP)
Windows environments
Web browsers
Video, audio, data, and contact closure transmissions
Video compressions methods
Before you start the installation
We advise you to read and observe all instructions and warnings in this manual before you
proceed. Retain this manual with the original bill of sale for future reference and warranty
service. When you unpack your product, check for missing or damaged items. If any item is
missing, or if damage is evident, do not install or operate this product. Contact your supplier for
assistance.
Why specifications may change
At Siqura, we are committed to delivering high-quality products and services. The information
given in this manual was current when published. As we are relentlessly working to improve our
products and user experience, all specifications are subject to change without notice.
We like to hear from you!
Customer satisfaction is our first priority. We welcome and value your opinion about our products
and services. Should you detect errors or inaccuracies in this manual, we would be grateful if you
would inform us. We invite you to offer your suggestions and comments via
t.writing@tkhsecurity.com. Your feedback helps us to further improve our documentation.
Acknowledgement
Siqura units use the open-source Free Type font-rendering library.
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C h a p t e r 2
2 Safety and compliance
This chapter presents the C-60 E-MC safety instructions and compliance information.
In This Chapter
Safety .............................................................................. 11
Declaration of Conformity ................................................... 14
2.1 Safety
The safety information contained in this section, and on other pages of this manual, must be
observed whenever this unit is operated, serviced, or repaired. Failure to comply with any
precaution, warning, or instruction noted in the manual is in violation of the standards of design,
manufacture, and intended use of the module. Siqura assumes no liability for the customer's
failure to comply with any of these safety requirements.
Trained personnel
Installation, adjustment, maintenance, and repair of this equipment are to be performed by
trained personnel aware of the hazards involved. For correct and safe use of the equipment and
in order to keep the equipment in a safe condition, it is essential that both operating and
servicing personnel follow standard safety procedures in addition to the safety precautions and
warnings specified in this manual, and that this unit be installed in locations accessible to trained
service personnel only.
Safety requirements
The equipment described in this manual has been designed and tested according to the
UL/IEC/EN 60950-1 safety requirements. See the CE Declaration of Conformity for compliance
information.
Warning: If there is any doubt regarding the safety of the equipment, do not put it into
operation.
This might be the case when the equipment shows physical damage or is stressed beyond
tolerable limits (for example, during storage and transportation).
Important: Before opening the equipment, disconnect it from all power sources.
The equipment must be powered by a SELV* power supply. This is equivalent to a Limited Power
source (LPS, see UL/IEC/EN 60950-1 clause 2.5) or a "NEC Class 2" power supply. When this
module is operated in extremely elevated temperature conditions, it is possible for internal and
external metal surfaces to become extremely hot.
*
SELV: conforming to IEC 60950-1, <60 Vdc output, output voltage galvanically isolated from mains. All
power supplies or power supply cabinets available from Siqura comply with these SELV requirements.
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Power source and temperature ratings
Verify that the power source is appropriate before you plug in and operate the unit. Use the unit
under conditions where the temperature remains within the range given in the Technical
Specifications of this product.
Optical safety
The following optical safety information applies to C-60 E-MC models with SFP interface only.
This product complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser
Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007. This optical equipment contains Class 1M lasers or LEDs and
has been designed and tested to meet IEC 60825-1:1993+A1+A2 and IEC 60825-2:2004 safety
class 1M requirements.
Warning: Optical equipment presents potential hazards to testing and servicing personnel, owing
to high levels of optical radiation.
When using magnifying optical instruments, avoid looking directly into the output of an
operating transmitter or into the end of a fiber connected to an operating transmitter, or there
will be a risk of permanent eye damage. Precautions should be taken to prevent exposure to
optical radiation when the unit is removed from its enclosure or when the fiber is disconnected
from the unit. The optical radiation is invisible to the eye.
Use of controls or adjustments or procedures other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
The installer is responsible for ensuring that the label depicted below (background: yellow;
border and text: black) is present in the restricted locations where this equipment is installed.
EMC
This device has been tested and found to meet the CE regulations relating to EMC and 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. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against interference to radio communications in any installation. The
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy; improper use or special
circumstances may cause interference to other equipment or a performance decrease due to
interference radiated by other equipment. In such cases, the user will have to take appropriate
measures to reduce such interactions between this and other equipment.
Any interruption of the shielding inside or outside the equipment could make the equipment
more prone to fail EMC requirements.
Non-video signal lines must use appropriate shielded Cat 5 cabling (S-FTP), or at least an
equivalent. Ensure that all electrically connected components are carefully earthed and
protected against surges (high voltage transients caused by switching or lightning).
ESD
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy electronic components. Proper precautions
should be taken against ESD when opening the equipment.
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Care and maintenance
The unit will normally need no maintenance. To keep it operating reliably:
Prevent dust from collecting on the unit.
Do not expose the equipment to moisture.
RoHS statement
Global concerns over the health and environmental risks associated with the use
of certain environmentally-sensitive materials in electronic products have led
the European Union (EU) to enact the Directive on the Restriction of the use of
certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) (2002/95/EC). Siqura offers products
that comply with the EU’s RoHS Directive. The full version of the Siqura RoHS
statement can be viewed at www.siqura.com.
Product disposal
The unit contains valuable materials which qualify for recycling. In the interest
of protecting the natural environment, properly recycling the unit at the end of
its service life is imperative.
When processing the printed circuit board, dismantling the lithium battery calls
for special attention. This kind of battery, a button cell type, contains so little
lithium, that it will never be classified as reactive hazardous waste. It is safe for
normal disposal, as required for batteries by your local authority.
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2.2 Declaration of Conformity
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C h a p t e r 3
3 Product overview
This chapter introduces the C-60 E-MC and its features.
In This Chapter
Features ........................................................................... 15
Models .............................................................................. 15
Description ........................................................................ 16
Front Panel ....................................................................... 17
3.1 Features
C-60 E-MC
1x H.264 and 2x MPEG-2/4/MJPEG encoding
Field-hardened
Image quality monitor
Tamper detection
ONVIF Profile S
Open Streaming Architecture
Fiber and Ethernet over Coax (EoC) option
Motion Adaptive Deinterlacing (M.A.D.™)
Video motion detection
Stereo audio
Duplex serial data
3.2 Models
The Siqura C-60 E-MC series includes the following models.
C-60 E-MC
H.264/MPEG-2/-4/MJPEG video encoder with audio, data, and CC
C-60 E-MC -SFP
Model with empty SFP slot
C-60 E-MC /SA
Stand-alone version of rack-mount models
Rack-mount C-60 E-MC units are designed to be slotted into MC 10 or MC 11 power supply cabinets. Front
panel LEDs indicate network status, stream status (sync), and DC power. All models have backup battery
power for their clocks.
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3.3 Description
General
The C-60 E-MC combines H.264 video encoding with MPEG-2, MPEG-4 or MJPEG. It offers an
open solution for IP video CCTV applications. The video server features H.264 streaming with
dual-streaming MPEG-2, MPEG-4 or MJPEG, low bandwidth, low latency, and interoperability
with most other systems.
Multicodec and multistreaming
The C-60 E-MC is capable of streaming H.264, and 2x MPEG-2, MPEG-4, or MJPEG
simultaneously. Each stream is optimised for its purpose: high-quality H.264 or MPEG-2 for live
viewing, low-bandwidth MPEG-4 for storage, or easy-to-decode MJPEG for web applications and
remote devices.
Picture enhancement
Almost every analogue camera offers an interlaced signal (PAL or NTSC). On digital computer
monitors, this causes severe artefacts, such as comb edges on moving objects. To remove these
artefacts the video signal has to be deinterlaced. This can be done in the monitor, but also at the
beginning – at the encoder side. The C-60 E-MC is fitted with a motion adaptive deinterlacer
(M.A.D.). Siqura’s M.A.D removes the interlacing artefacts on the moving objects only to
preserve the vertical resolution of the image. In addition, the deinterlaced image is much easier
to encode, saving bits for streaming and storage.
ONVIF and Open Streaming Architecture (OSA)
The Siqura C-60 E-MC supports both the international ONVIF standard and Siqura OSA for
remote control, configuration, video switching, and streaming. The C-60 E-MC has been
approved for ONVIF Profile S for streaming, PTZ, and I/O. Siqura’s OSA is a comprehensive HTTP
RTSP based API, which gives access (next to ONVIF) to all controls and makes full integration
easy.
Image quality monitor and tampering alarm
When the image from the camera becomes too poor, an image quality alert is raised. The built-in
Image Quality Monitor continuously monitors the camera image on contrast, exposure,
sharpness, and noise. In addition, the built-in Tamper Detector monitors changes in the
camera’s position or field of view. The instant a camera’s position is changed a tamper detect
alert is raised.
Audio, data, and I/O contacts
By combining audio, programmable I/O contacts, and data with streaming video, the C-60 E-MC
provides all the interfaces necessary for any IP CCTV application. On the encoder module, you
will find two bidirectional audio channels (lip-synchronised), two digital inputs and outputs, and
two serial data ports (RS-232 and RS-422/482). The RS-422/485 data port is combined with a
built-in PTZ controller supporting a number of PTZ protocols.
Fiber and EoC options
The C-60 E-MC is available with an optional, pluggable SFP slot. This offers unparalleled
flexibility in connectivity. With fiber SFPs you can connect over multimode or single-mode optical
fiber cable and cover distances from 100 m to 120 km or more. To connect over (existing) coax,
you can use the Siqura® ECO-plug for Ethernet over Coax.
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FTP push
Upon an event, the C-60 E-MC can push a JPG image to one or two FTP servers. The event can
be triggered externally by VMD, the Image Monitor, or Tamper Detect. The C-60 E-MC can also
periodically upload images to the remote server(s).
Web interface
Configuration, management, and live viewing are simplified by the access-controlled web
interface. Full in-band control is available through Siqura Device Manager, Siqura’s MX™
Configuration Tool Kit, and the HTTP API. The C-60 E-MC is field-upgradeable.
3.4 Front Panel
Features and indications
The front panel of the C-60 E-MC has the following features.
C-60 E-MC
VIDEO
BNC connector
video input
RJ-45 socket or
SFP
Ethernet I/O, electrical or fiber
A1, CC1
RJ-45 socket
audio 1, contact closure 1
A2, CC2
RJ-45 socket
audio 2, contact closure 2
D1, D2
RJ-45 socket
RS-485/422, RS-232
Status indicator LEDs
*DC
green
DC power OK; blinks on
identification and errors
*NV
red
no video on input
*SYNC
off
all streams disabled
green
all enabled streams OK
red
a transmitted stream fails
yellow
a received stream fails
red/yellow blink
at least one transmitted and at
least one received stream fail
*D1
green/red
RS-4xx 0/1 data input
*D2
green/off
RS-232 0/1 data input
Ethernet
socket LEDs
green/yellow
Green on/off: 100/10 Mbit
Yellow on/blink: link OK, active
Yellow off/flash: link down, TX
attempt
C-60 E-MC front panel features and indications
Pin assignments are given in section Connector Pin Assignments.
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4 Install the unit
This chapter describes how to install your C-60 E-MC unit and connect power, network, and
signal cables.
In This Chapter
Power the unit ................................................................... 19
Connect cables .................................................................. 19
Startup ............................................................................. 20
Connector pin assignments ................................................. 20
Update device definitions .................................................... 21
4.1 Power the unit
To power a rack-mount unit
1. Insert the C-60 E-MC into a Siqura MC 10 or MC 11 power supply cabinet.
2. Plug the cabinet power cord into a grounded mains socket.
To power a stand-alone unit
A stand-alone (/SA) C-60 E-MC requires an external power supply adapter (12 Vdc).
1. Connect the power adapter to the power connector on the metal SA housing.
2. Plug the power adapter into a grounded mains socket.
4.2 Connect cables
Use the appropriate connectors on the C-60 E-MC front panel to connect the network and signal
cables.
To connect the C-60 E-MC to your 100/10Mbit IP/Ethernet network
Plug the network cable into the RJ-45 Ethernet socket on the front panel.
Important: Use appropriate cabling (Cat 5 or Cat 6) for network links.
To connect a video source
Connect the coaxial cable from your video source (a camera, for example) to the video input
BNC connector on the front panel.
To connect audio, data, and/or contact closure sources/destinations
Plug the cables carrying audio, data, and/or contact closure signals into the corresponding
RJ-45 sockets on the C-60 E-MC front panel.
Important: Through-connecting the signal ground lines of RS-data interfaces is mandatory, as is
proper grounding. See also the section on pin assignments later in this chapter.
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4.3 Startup
After startup, the DC LED will light and the network indicator lights go through an on/off
sequence.
The power DC LED should always be lit. The link and No Video lights eventually glow upon
establishing of a good network link and the absence of an input video signal, respectively.
The sync LED displays as described in the Front Panel section.
Important: Before you can make any signal connection, you must assign at least a valid IP
address (the unit's identity for the network) and a subnet mask to the unit. The Connect the unit
chapter explains how to do this.
4.4 Connector pin assignments
Modular socket pin assignments
The modular socket pin assignments are such that similar sockets of different modules may be
connected back to back with reversed cable (RS-232 interfaces excepted). See the figure below
for the socket pin numbering convention used. For 2-wire RS-485 links, I/O is through pins 1 and
2 of socket 3.
Pin assignments of the three modular sockets. For 2-wire RS-485 use pins 1 and 2 of socket 3.
Note: Polarity indications for RS-422/485 are based on a convention used by BT, which may
conflict with other implementations. Pelco systems, for example, use an implementation for
which you have to connect Siqura (+) to Pelco (-) and vice versa.
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Ethernet connector pin assignment
Ethernet connector socket pinning
4.5 Update device definitions
If the C-60 E-MC is not supported by the Siqura application software on your host PC you can
download EMX updates and MX Plug-in updates at www.siqura.com. Install the EMX update first
if you are performing both update types.
Note: There is no need to install these updates if you do not use MX applications.
EMX updates
Install the EMX update using the Showroom menu. The Embedded MX network driver will be
updated with the latest changes.
MX Plug-in updates
The updater will update the shared copy of device definitions used by Ethernet-based Siqura
MX applications, such as Operator Storage, Operator Office, MX Viewer, MX Configuration
Tool, and the MX SDK. An existing installation of the SNM Configuration and Service Tool will
also be updated.
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5 Connect the unit
With your C-60 E-MC installed, the next step is to establish an IP connection and set up video and
(if applicable) other signal links. This chapter describes how you can change the factory-set IP
address and subnet mask of the C-60 E-MC to make them compatible with the network segment
in which the unit will be used. It also discusses how to configure signal streaming.
In This Chapter
Establish a network connection ............................................ 23
Establish video and other signal connections ......................... 25
5.1 Establish a network connection
The webpages of the C-60 E-MC provide a convenient way of accessing its settings. You can log
on to the internal web server of the C-60 E-MC from a PC which is on the same subnet as the unit.
Follow the steps below to open communication with the C-60 E-MC and configure its network
settings.
Step 1:
Set the network adapter of the PC to the factory-set subnet of the C-60 E-MC
and then connect the two devices to the network.
Step 2:
Access the unit from a web browser or other tool installed on the PC.
Step 3:
Set the IP address and subnet mask of the C-60 E-MC to the subnet that it is
going to be used in and reboot the unit.
To address the unit from the same PC again, configure the network adapter of the PC once more
to assign the PC to the same subnet as the unit.
The factory-set IP address of the C-60 E-MC is in the 10.x.x.x range. You will find it printed on a
sticker on the unit.
C-60 E-MC product sticker
Note: This is the address the unit reverts to if you issue a "Reset to factory settings; incl. network
settings" command and reboot the unit (see chapter Device Management).
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Step 1: Set the PC to the factory-set subnet of the unit
To configure the network adapter on the PC
1. In Control Panel, open Network and Sharing Center.
2. Select the connection to be configured, and then click Properties.
3. On the items list, select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
4. Click Properties.
5. In the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties dialog box, click Use the following
IP address.
6. Enter an IP address which assigns your PC to the same subnet as the C-60 E-MC - that is,
within the 10.x.x.x range. Use 255.0.0.0 as a subnet mask.
Important: To prevent conflicts, be sure to choose a unique IP address. No two devices on a
network can have the same IP address.
7. To apply the new settings, click OK.
Setting the IP settings of the PC to the factory-set IP settings of the unit
At this point, connect your PC to the C-60 E-MC. You can connect them directly using a crossover
cable, or connect both to a switch.
Step 2: Access the unit
Using a standard web browser you can now log on to the web server of the C-60 E-MC.
Step 3: Change the network settings of the unit
The Network page enables you to make the network addressing of the unit compatible with the
network it will be added to. You can set a fixed IP address or have the IP address assigned by a
DHCP server. In the latter case, open the Advanced Settings and enable DHCP. Do not forget to
save and reboot the unit after changing the settings.
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5.2 Establish video and other signal connections
Connection methods
With the IP connection established, video and other signal connections can be made. The easiest
way to connect with video and audio is by using RTSP or SAP. For more information, see the
Interfaces chapter.
An alternative, convenient method to establish video, audio, data, and contact closure (I/O
contacts) connections is to use the webpages of the C-60 E-MC. For detailed information, see the
chapters which describe these pages.
Separate application software, such as Siqura’s MX Configuration Tool, can be used as well.
Streams and connectors
Each signal stream transmitted and received by the C-60 E-MC (see the figure below) can be
conceived of as using virtual connectors (transmitters and receivers) on the network side. Each
of the virtual connectors has a name. Through the internal webpages, the receivers can be
assigned a port number which must be used only once for that particular device. Depending on
context, the assignment is automatic or manual. Note that port numbers must be even.
Link facilities of the C-60 E-MC.
All arrows represent separate and independent connections over Ethernet.
The abbreviations ‘tx’ and rx’ refer to the network side of the module.
- tx: the stream is transmitted to the network
- rx: the stream is received from the network
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General procedure for making links
In both connection methods mentioned above, perform the following steps to make a unicast
one-way link (video, audio, data, contact closure) from source to destination.
In the transmitter, specify a destination IP address and a destination port number.
In a compatible receiver, specify the transmitter IP address (source) and the local input port
number (= the destination port number mentioned above).
Do not forget to enable both the transmitter and the receiver.
It is possible for external software to configure a stream, for instance a video stream or a contact
closure stream to transmit a contact closure alarm. In such cases, port numbers are assigned
automatically from a range of unused values.
For more information on port number assignment, see Port Numbers.
5.2.1 Port numbers
A valid UDP port number in a Siqura A-, C-, and S-series system is an unsigned 16-bit integer
between 1024 and 65536. Generally, you do not need to select other than the default receiver
port numbers as given in the MIB (Management Information Base). If you want to change these
receiver port numbers for some reason, use even numbers. A given receiver port number N is
associated with the port number N+1, through which control information is returned to the
source.
Eligible port numbers in general are within the range indicated above, with some exceptions.
Those within the 3000-10000 range are reserved and/or hard-coded, or may become reserved,
so only 10000-65535 are generally safe. Default port numbers (used by receivers) are shown in
the following table.
General
Example
Video
50xxx
Video
50010
Audio
51xxx
Audio
51010
Data
52xxx
Data 1
52010 (RS-4xx)
Data 2
52020 (RS-232)
CC
53xxx
CC 1
53010
CC 2
53020
Default port numbers
Siqura MX applications using automatic port number allocation may use 55000 and up.
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6 Interfaces
A variety of methods can be employed to communicate with the C-60 E-MC. This chapter outlines
the interfaces you can use to control the unit and manage the media streams it is handling.
In This Chapter
ONVIF .............................................................................. 27
OSA ................................................................................. 27
Web UI ............................................................................. 27
MX/IP ............................................................................... 28
SNMP ............................................................................... 28
SAP .................................................................................. 28
NTCIP ............................................................................... 28
6.1 ONVIF
The Open Network Video Interface Forum (ONVIF) is an open industry forum for the
development of a global standard for the interface of IP-based physical security products. ONVIF
is committed to the adoption of IP in the security market. The ONVIF specification ensures
interoperability between products regardless of manufacturer. It defines a common protocol for
the exchange of information between network video devices including automatic device
discovery, video streaming and intelligence metadata. The C-60 E-MC fully supports ONVIF. It
has been tested to support ONVIF Profile S.
6.2 OSA
Siqura's Open Streaming Architecture (OSA) consists of a standard set of open communication
protocols to govern media streaming via RTSP and equipment management via HTTP. The
Siqura Programming Interface enables easy integration of the C-60 E-MC with third-party
products. The protocol consists mainly of different CGI (Common Gateway Interface) program
calls for listing and configuring parameters. For detailed information, refer to the Siqura
Programming Interface specification. You can download this HTTP API specification at
www.siqura.com.
6.3 Web UI
Using the C-60 E-MC's web server is the most straightforward way to access the unit. The
webpages enable you to configure the settings of the C-60 E-MC and view live video images from
a standard web browser.
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6.4 MX/IP
MX/IP is a proprietary Siqura protocol which gives direct access to the settings of the C-60 E-MC.
Using special MX software, such as MX Configuration Tool, C-60 E-MC settings can be read from
and written to the Management Information Base (MIB), a list of variables stored inside the unit.
Offering full control of the C-60 E-MC, the MIB enables you to remotely configure device settings
and manage media streams. Additional MX viewing and control software offers real-time
monitoring of video streams and playback of recorded images. For more information about
MX/IP, the MIB, and Siqura's EMX network service, refer to the manuals which document the MX
SDK and the MX applications.
Note: If you prefer using open standards, you can disable the MX/IP protocol. This is done on the
MX tab of the Device Management page. Be aware that doing so prevents you from upgrading
the C-60 E-MC firmware through MX Firmware Upgrade Tool.
6.5 SNMP
The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), part of the internet protocol suite, can be
used to monitor network devices such as the C-60 E-MC for conditions or events that require
administrative attention. For more information, refer to appropriate literature on SNMP.
The C-60 E-MC supports in-band SNMP. Via SNMP, several status variables can be read and traps
can be generated on events. You can configure C-60 E-MC SNMP settings on the SNMP tab of the
Device Management page.
The SNMP Agent is MIB-2 compliant and supports versions 1 and 2c of the SNMP protocol.
Note: The C-60 E-MC includes SNMP support for its image quality monitor and tamper detect
functions. A trap is sent when bad image quality or camera tampering is detected and another
one when the situation returns to normal.
Required MIB files can be downloaded at www.siqura.com.
6.6 SAP
The C-60 E-MC supports the Session Announcement Protocol (SAP), a protocol used for
broadcasting multicast session information. A SAP listening application can listen to the
announcements advertised by the C-60 E-MC SAP announcer. The application can use this
information to receive a video or audio stream that the C-60 E-MC is transmitting to the
advertised multicast address. For more information, see the description of the Video and Audio
pages.
6.7 NTCIP
The National Transportation Communications for ITS Protocol (NTCIP) is a communication
protocol deployed in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) in the USA. It is a family of
standards designed to provide definitions of common data elements and communication
protocols for the interaction between traffic management centre(s) and road-side devices such
as cameras, traffic signals, and highway lighting. The goal of the standards is to achieve
interoperability and interchangeability between systems manufactured by different vendors in
order to reduce the total cost of traffic systems, including maintenance.
The C-60 E-MC supports all the mandatory parts and some of the optional parts of the NTCIP
CCTV specification as laid down in the NTCIP 1205:2001 v01.08 document. For details about the
NTCIP configuration of the C-60 E-MC, see Appendix: NTCIP Configuration.
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The C-60 E-MC supports the standard NTCIP SNMP MIB. This MIB database is used to store
information, which in turn will be used to control cameras and other devices in the transportation
management system. An electronic version of the MIB is available from a NEMA FTP site. To get
access to the FTP site, send your name, organisation name, and email address to
ntcip@nema.org, and request access.
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