Vivotek IP2121 User Manual
Product name: Network Camera (IP21x1)
Release Date: 2005/07/06
Manual Revision: 2.00
Web site: www.vivotek.com
Email: technical@vivotek.com
sales@vivotek.com
Made in Taiwan. ©Copyright 2000-2005. All rights reserved
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Before You Use
It is important to carefully examine the contents with the Chapter Package Contents
after opening the package. If there is anything missing, contact your reseller. Read the
Chapter Physical Description
peripherals. Understanding the physical description can prevent damage caused by
abnormal usage and reduce most problems during installation.
Basically Network Camera is a network device and should be easy to use for those who
already have basic network knowledge. If there is a system error and it does not recov er
easily due to erroneous configuration, read the System recovery
Troubleshooting
Network Camera has been designed for various environments and can be used to build
various applications for general security or demonstr ation purposes. For standard
applications, find the appropriate section in the Chapter How to Use
and follow the steps to setup the system. To make best use of Network Camera, read
Chapter Advanced Functions
Configuration for detailed explanations of system configurations. To those professional
developers, the Appendix URL Commands of Network Camera
reference to develop a W eb-based application.
to restore factory default settings and perform installation again.
before assembling and operating the device and
section in Appendix
for your application
to get creative ideas and review Chapter System
will be a very helpful
Surveillance devices may be prohibited by law in your country . Though Network Camer a
is not only a high performance surveillance system but also a networked video server,
ensure that the operations of such devices are legal before installing this unit for
surveillance.
Those paragraphs preceding with
Ignoring the warnings may result in serious hazards.
must be fully understood and cautioned.
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Table of Contents
Before You Use.......................................................2
Package Contents...................................................5
Features and Benefits.............................................6
Physical Description...............................................8
Rear Panel .......................................................................8
How to Install ......................................................12
Ethernet Environment......................................................13
Software configuration.....................................................15
Modem Environment .......................................................20
How to Use...........................................................29
Authentication................................................................29
Installing Plug-in.............................................................30
Main Page......................................................................31
System Configuration...........................................34
Introduction...................................................................34
Setup Wizard..............................................................35
Application Wizard.......................................................35
Definitions of Configuration ..............................................36
Advanced Functions .............................................48
Capture Up-to-date Still Images........................................48
Uploading Snapshots Periodically ......................................51
Customize Graphics in Homepage .....................................52
Command Script for Complex Applications ..........................53
URL for External Device Control ........................................56
URL of System Maintenance .............................................58
Configure System via FTP ................................................59
Telnet Commands ...........................................................65
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Appendix..............................................................67
A. Troubleshooting ..........................................................67
B. Frequently Asked Questions..........................................68
C. Upgrade System Firmware ...........................................72
D. URL Commands of Network Camera ..............................73
E. Camera Control Cable..................................................84
F. Time Zone Table ..........................................................85
G. Technical Specifications ...............................................88
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Package Contents
If any of the following items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Network Camera IP2111/IP2121
Power adapter
Null modem cable
Software CD
Quick installation guide
I/O terminal connector
CS Ring and wrench
War ranty
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Camera control cable
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Features and Benefits
Network Camera is a high-performance networking video transmitter. With powerful
VLIW DSP core and fully optimized algorithm, it can compress and transmit the high
quality real-time video through standard TCP/IP inter-network. In addition to meet the
basic needs of video feed, many advanced features are added to help building
applications of surveillance or web attraction. The state-of-art design well compromises
among stable, robust, simple-to-use and flexibility.
☆ Real-time motion-JPEG compression
Video input can be efficiently compressed into packets of JPEG images without delay.
Optimal compression engine makes the equivalently excellent image with much smaller
size. There is no more sacrifice in remote monitoring and storage. Five levels of
compression ratio and three sizes of image resolutions are easy to meet your
requirement.
☆ Robust system operation
Industrial real-time operating system prevents from malicious hackers and virus that
threat Windows or Linux systems. The on-board watchdog eternally monitors the system
operations for dead-proof.
☆ Easy Web access via standard browser
You don’t have to install any software to access Network Camera. The embedded Web
server makes users can access Network Camera anywhere over Internet with any
popular Web browser. As long as you are connected to network, you can cast your eyes
on your precious property.
☆ Password protection of system access
Password level protection is provided by the system to prevent from malicious intruders
from network. Once the password of administrator is entered, any user will need
password authentication to access Network Camera. Each user can have individual
access right to view video or control external devices.
☆ Built-in motion detection
No more external sensors are required. The video channel can be setup to detect any
motion with customized settings. By tuning the object size and sensitivity, it is more
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reliable to fit into your environment. With this built-in facility, you can easily setup a
security system in your home or office.
☆ Weekly schedule for automatic surveillance
The user-defined time period will repeat weekly to check any security settings and
accordingly sending notification or drive external devices. It is easy to install in SOHO,
retail shop and home as a security system.
☆ Flexible I/O control for external devices
There is one opto-isolated sensor input and one relay output to control external devices.
System integrators can easily replace the current analog systems to build an advanced
security system.
☆ Bundled powerful surveillance software
To extend the capabilities of Network Camera, a powerful surveillance program is
included in the package and totally free to use. Users can easily utilize the existing PC to
be a digital video recorder. Schedule or one-click recording keep every important
moment in your local hard disk; reliable motion detection and instant warning make you
sharp for every conditions. Quick and simple search and playback let you easily find the
moment you want to inspect more carefully and output to AVI files for another copy.
☆ Remote system upgrade
T o achieve the promise we made to support our valuable customers in life-time, the most
up-to-date firmware is always put on our web site to add new functions or solve known
bugs. A free upgrade wizard is included to facilitate the job.
☆ Developer’s technical support
The high-performance Network Camera can be integrated into many applications under
perfect control of budget. The complete programming interface and standard JPEG
format can ease and speed developers’ task. More creative ideas can be found on our
Web site.
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Physical Description
Rear Panel
Status LED’s
Each time Network Camera starts up, it will perform power-on-self-test, abbreviated as
POST, to examine every hardware module. As soon as the administrator plugs in the
power connector both LED’s under the power LED will flash one by one until the diagnosis
is done. If the result is good, both status LED’s will turn off for a while and then follows
the pattern below. If any module fails, refer to the Appendix A for the error pattern and
follow the trouble-shooting procedures. If the system still cannot operate normally,
please contact your reseller for technical service.
Network Interface Condition LED2 (Heartbeat) LED3 (Status)
Ethernet
before installed OFF OFF
after installed flash OFF
during camera control flash Flash
after POST flash ON PPP with modem
before connected ON ON
PPP with null modem after connected flash ON
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before installed OFF OFF
after installed flash OFF
Ethernet 10/100 socket
Connect to an Ethernet network with a UTP category 5 cable of length shorter than 100
meters according to the standard. Once the Ethernet cable is connected without error,
Network Camera will utilize the Ethernet interface prior to the modem attached to COM2.
COM port
This RS232 serial port can connect with a modem or included null modem cable to utilize
dial-up network when Ethernet is not available. If Network Camera operates with
Ethernet interface, administrators may use this port to control PT scanner attached to
VIDEO.
General I/O terminal block
1 Å DI+ INPUT (Max. 50mA, 12VDC)
2 Å DI- INPUT
3 Å SW_COMMON OUTPUT (short with NC at initial state)
4 Å SW_NOPEN OUTPUT (Max. 1A, 24VDC or 0.5A, 125VAC)
5 Å RS485 B (inverting)
6 Å RS485 A (non-inverting)
Network Camera provides a very flexible general I/O interface to combine with the user’s
security devices such as sensors, alarms, lighting or door locks. The general I/O terminal
block has six pins for device control. These pins can be divided into two categories based
on their functions, including RS485 and digital input and output.
If the device connected to COM has an RS485 interface, wire two control lines to pin 5
and pin 6. After switching to RS485 on the configuration page, the PT scanner control
commands will be directed through pin 5 and pin 6. If the distance from the controlled
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device is too far to allow accurate function, an external power source may be used to pull
high the RS485 signal.
Network Camera provides one digital input and one relay switch. Pin 1 and pin 2 can be
connected to external sensor and the state of voltage will be monitored according to the
programmed scripts in configuration. The relay switch can be used to turn on or off
external devices.
Restore button
There is a button hidden in the box for restoring the system factory default settings.
When the system fails to install or operates abnormally, use the included assistant stick
in the package and follow the following procedures to reset the system back to its
original status.
Poke the assistant stick into the hole to press down on the restore button. Restart the
system by unplugging and re-plugging the power jack. While keeping the button pressed,
the system will perform POST twice rather than the usual once, which can be observed
from the flashing LEDs. After the system flashes the LEDs for the second time, withdraw
the stick to release the button. The system will have restored factory default settings at
that moment.
Auto Iris Lens Connector
If the auto iris lens is used, AES on rear panel must be turned OFF. And you also have to
select VIDEO Drive or DC Drive lens by the switch.
The pin assignment of the auto iris lens connector is as follows:
VIDEO Drive DC Drive
Pin 1 Power
Damp-
source
Pin 2 Video signal Damp+
Pin 3 Not used Driver+
Pin 4 Ground,
Driver-
Shield
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Power adapter
Connect the power jack of the included power adapter. Connecting the power adapter
should be the last operation while physically installing Network Camera.
The power adapter of Network Camera and the external power supply are
prohibited to exist together. Only one source can feed power to Network Camera.
Improper usage will result in serious damage.
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How to Install
To easily fit into various environments, Network Camera automatically detects the
attached interfaces and configures itself to the best condition. Therefore users need not
care how to select the network between Ethernet and modem, and whether the Ethernet
speed is 10Mbps or 100 Mbps. The high performance built-in CCD and lens always give
users delicate image quality.
Network Camera supports Ethernet and modem interfaces according to the user's
existing network. Ethernet can provide higher bandwidth to achieve the best
performance while dial-up network with modem is more common in current Internet
applications. Refer to the related installation section for your network environment. If
both interfaces are available, Ethernet is recommended and will be chosen as the first
priority if Ethernet cable and modem are concurrently attached. Managing to install in
the other interface will automatically clear the previous network settings to start new
installation.
In the following content, "user" refers to those who can access Network Camera and
"administrator" means the supervisor who has the root password to configure Network
Camera in addition to general access. Administrators should carefully read this manual,
especially during installation.
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Ethernet Environment
Hardware installation
Before installing multiple Network Cameras at the well-chosen locations, the
administrator should memorize the serial numbers on the packages respectively for
future use.
Cable connection
Shut down all the peripheral devices prior to connection. Connect the supplied cables
from Network Camera to related devices according to the above diagram. Note that the
power adaptor must be kept unplugged until other cables are firmly connected.
Power on
Make sure all cables are correctly and firmly connected before turning on Network
Camera. T urn on cameras, sensors, alarm devices, and then attach the power adaptor of
Network Camera to the electric power socket*. After the POST (power-on self test) is
complete and the result is successful, Network Camera is ready for software
configuration as described in this manual. At this stage, network speed and video
modulation type are automatically detected. If the detection of video modulation fails,
administrators may change the setting on the configuration page. Refer to the
configuration section for further information.
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Connect the power jack of the power adapter to Network Camera prior to plugging the
utility end into the utility power socket. It will reduce accidental electric surge shock.
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Software configuration
In this manual, "User" refers to whoever has access to the Network Camera, and
"Administrator" refers to the person who can configure the Network Camera and grant
user access to the camera.
At the end of the hardware installation, the Administrator must place the product
software CD into the CD-ROM drive of the PC running in MS Windows. An auto-run
program will pop up (If the program is not on auto-run, go to the root directory of the
software CD and click on “autorun.exe”).
Click on “Software Utility” item, after the window contains changed, click on “Installation
Wizard” to run installation program.
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Upon Installation Wizard’s start up, a searching box will pop up. This program searches
for product on the same LAN:
After searching, Video Servers or Network
Cameras will be located by the Installation
Wizard. There may be several entries
shown in the window. The Administrator
may differentiate the Network Cameras
with the serial number.
For the series number in the “Serial Number” field, please check the label on the bottom
of the camera.
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The IP addresses shown in the "Current IP Address" field reflect those on the local
network. They may be from the DHCP server. If there is no DHCP server, the camera
will try to find a free IP address (this takes from 15 second to 3 minutes, depending on
the LAN status). The method of finding IP address is seeking from 192.168.0.99, to
192.168.0.254. If any of the address inside this range is free, the Network Camera will
be assigned to this IP address, and its subnet mask would be 255.255.255.0. If none of
the addresses is free, the Network Camera will try the range from 192.168.0.2 to
192.168.0.98. After an IP address is assigned to the camera, the “Activity” status LED
blinks.
The new UPnP function will always assign an IP address for the Network Camera. The
Administrator can click on button
“Link to selected device” to connect the I.E. to the
camera.
If the camera is not on the IP installer list, click on the “Search” button to search for the
camera on the LAN.
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For more detailed usage of the Installation Wizard, please refer to the user’s manual of
the Installation Wizard.
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For more detailed usage of the Installation Wizard, please
refer to the user’s manual of the First access to Network
Camera
Change initial password of administrator
Starting the Web browser to connect to the assigned IP address of Network Camera,
users will be asked for user name and password by an authentication message window.
A root password, identical to the Network Camera's serial number, is needed for the
initial access to a newly installed Network Camera. The administrator must change the
root password immediately after the initial installation to ensure security. The new root
password should be well memorized since there is no way to retrieve or recover it. After
changing the password, the browser will display an authentication window again to ask
for the new password.
Manage user privilege
For complete protection from illegal usage, Network Camera provides three privileges
and always needs user name and password before access. The lowest level is DEMO
mode whose services are subject to administrator's permission. The standard level is the
USER mode that consists of twenty user profiles. Each user is able to access Network
Camera under the given privilege, except for system configuration. The twenty user
profiles are also maintained by the administrator. The highest level is ROOT mode that
only opens to administrators for initial setup, system configuration, user administration
and software upgrade. The user name of the administrator is internally assigned to
“root”.
Complete the network settings
Although Network Camera already can be accessed after software installation in local
area network, administrators should complete the network settings in the configuration
page. The complete network configurations including subnet mask as well as the IP
address of default gateway and DNS are provided by your network administrator or
Internet service provider . Once the wrong network settings make Network Camera fail to
work, refer to Appendix A to restore factory default settings.
By default Network Camera will need administrator's installation every time it reboots. If
the network settings are sure to work all the time, disable the install option in network
configuration Web page or Installer program.
Details about configurations are described in the relative category of the Chapter
Definitions of Configuration
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.
Modem Environment
Hardware installation
Before installing Network Camera, the administrator should memorize the serial
numbers on the packages respectively for the initial passwords.
T o use a dial-up network, the Ethernet socket should be left disconnected since Ethernet
is the first priority among available interfaces. After powering up, Network Camera will
detect if any external modem is connected to the modem port. Once a modem is
detected, the heartbeat LED will flash periodically. If no modem responds, Network
Camera will assume the included null modem cable is connected to perform system
configuration. Then both LEDs under the power LED will turn on until null modem
connection is established.
If users have setup a remote dialup server or subscribed to an ISP service, Network
Camera can be configured to dial to the server upon special events. Otherwise it will wait
permanently for the user’s call to establish a network connection to provide services.
In the following content, dial-in connection denotes a passive Network Camera waiting
for a phone call to establish a point-to-point connection. Dial-out connection denotes an
active Network Camera to dial out to the other end of a dial-up server or any Internet
service provider, abbreviated as ISP, to request a point-to-point connection.
Cable connection
Null modem mode
Shut down the peripheral devices prior to connection and keep the power adaptor
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unplugged until other cables are firmly connected. In the environment without Ethernet,
administrators can use the included null modem cable to connect to Network Cam era
directly and access point-to-point. After necessary information is entered and saved,
turn off Network Camera and remove the null modem cable. Follow the installation of
modem mode in next paragraph to connect to Internet. Note Network Camera will not
really reset system where it is used to in null modem mode.
Modem mode
If users have setup a remote dialup server or subscribed to an ISP service, Network
Camera can be configured to dial to the server upon user-defined events. Otherwise it
will wait permanently for the user’s call to establish a network connection to provide
services. Before installation, make sure the necessary d ialing information is correctly
setup via Ethernet or null modem connection.
Power on
Make sure all cables are correctly and firmly connected. T urn on cameras, sensors, alarm
devices, and then finally attach power adaptor of Network Camera to the electric power
outlet*. Since most automatic detections of hardware perform when the system starts,
Network Camera should be turned on after all peripherals are turned on and ready.
Connect the power jack of the power adapter to Network Camera prior to plugging the
utility end into a utility power outlet. It will reduce accidental electric surge shock.
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Software installation
Via Ethernet
Enter the COM configuration Web page and select the driver type as modem. Well
configure each field for dialing information. Refer to the COM section in Definition of
Configuration for detailed description.
Via null modem
Install a new modem
1. Open the control panel and double click the modems icon.
2. Check "Don't detect my modem......" item
and click on
to install a new modem.
3. From (Standard Modem Type) choose the
Standard 33600 bps Modem and click on
.
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4. Choose the serial port that the included null modem cable is attached to and click on
. The null modem is now ready for use.
If no Dial-Up adapter exists
in the system, Windows may
automatically prompt to
install. Press
to
continue. If it does not start
automatically, double click
the network icon in control
panel to install Microsoft
dial-up adapter.
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Setup a new connection
1. After the 33600 bps modem is installed, open the
dialup network folder in Windows to build a new
connection.
2. Select the device as the newly
installed standard 33600 bps modem
3. Just enter arbitrary digits as phone
number and click on
. The
phone number here is not important.
and click on
.
4. After clicking on
, this new
connection will display in the Dial-up
Networking folder and will be used for null
modem connections.
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5. Right-click on the newly setup connection icon for entering properties.
6. In the first General page, clear "Us
code and Dialing Properties" option and
click on
7. Select 115200 as the speed and click on
e area
.
.
8. On the second page, only check "Enable software
c
ompression" and "TCP/IP" while leaving others
blank. Keep other settings as default values and click
on
.
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Now the connection is ready to use for null
modem. Double click the newly setup
connection. A dialing information window
will pop up. Enter “root” as user name and
the serial number labeled on the bottom side
of the box as the password and click on
. Notice that the letters in the serial
number should be capital form. For example,
type 'A' instead of 'a'. After some negotiation
prompts, a connection status window will
show the speed is 115200 bps.
After connection is established successfully, go to the next section, First access to
Network Camera.
If an error message indicates a hardware error while connecting for the first time,
especially in Microsoft Windows 2000 environment, try again to recovery the possible
detection failure.
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