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- Page 1 User’s Manual 7D1484 rev. 0.56 06/2006...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
2.1 CONNECTOR PANEL .....................17 2.2 FRONT PANEL ......................18 2.3 LED DESCRIPTION....................18 2.4 CLAMP STRIP ......................19 2.5 SIM CARD (only for the VEGA VIDEO GPRS) ............22 2.6 INSTALLING THE EXTERNAL ANTENNA ..............23 2.7 POWER SUPPLY.....................23 2.8 HDD BUTTON......................24 2.9 RST BUTTON ......................24 2.10 FACTORY SETTINGS ...................24... -
Page 4: Preface
Due to constant technological innovation, Digicom reserves the right to modify any technical and esthetical feature of the products without notice. This publication is thereof subject to change without notice. -
Page 5: Installation Precautions
This device may cause radio interferences in a residential environment. In such a cause the end user may be invited to take appropriate measures. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We, Digicom S.p.A. via Volta 39 - 21010 Cardano al Campo (Varese - Italy), declare under our sole responsibility that the following product: - Vega Video Ethernet complies with the following directive: 1999/5/CE R&TTE Directive dated 9 March 1999 (on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal... -
Page 6: Warning Instructions
WARNING INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY WARNINGS Read these instructions and norms carefully before powering the Vega Video. Violation of such norms may be illegal and cause hazard situations. For any of the described situations please refer to the specific instructions and norms. - Page 7 REGULATORY INFORMATION ON THE USE OF THIS (RADIO LAN) WIRELESS DEVICE This equipment complies with the essential requirements of the European Union Directive 1999/5/EC. According to the provisions contained in the art. 6.3 of the Italian Legislative Decree n. 269 dated 9.5.01, we inform you that the use of this equipment is regulated by: the Italian Legislative Decree n.
- Page 8 Greece For outdoor usage of the band 5470-5725 MHz a licence from the EETT is necessary. Check http://www.eett.gr for more details. Notes Although the following countries - Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein – do not belong to the • European Union, they do apply the European Directive 1999/5/EC. The maximum limits for the radiated power are specified in EIRP (Effective isotropic radiated •...
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Page 9: Introduction
1 User’s Manual • NOTE: the power adapter supplied (12 Vdc – 1200 mA) can be used only with the Vega Video, without any USB Hard-disk or memory stick. If you use an external USB memory you need a 12 Vdc –... -
Page 10: Technical Features
• Button for Hard-disk activation and deactivation (safe hard-disk removal) Reset button for factory default settings and backup battery deactivation. • • Integrated class 10 GPRS dual-band GSM Modem (Vega Video GPRS model) • SIM slot (Vega Video GPRS model) WLAN IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b standards... - Page 11 Internal rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride battery. The Vega Video with USB Hard-disk or memory stick • needs a second backup battery. In the Vega Video available accessories’ area look up for the “Hard-disk Kit”, including a 12 Vdc – 2000 mA power adapter and a backup battery.
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Page 12: Applications
1.3 APPLICATIONS The Vega Video can be used in conjunction with the Vega Wireless Cameras in a wide range of applications. With the built-in CPU, it can work as a standalone system (with no further special software) providing a web- based solution for the transmission of high quality video images for monitoring purposes. -
Page 13: Application Scenarios
Cameras by Digicom and saves the images which are constantly captured to an external USB Hard-Disk. The Vega Video, thanks to its 4 LAN ports, is connected to the local network ant to an ADSL Router in order to view the images saved to the Hard-disk and check the current status both from a local station and a remote station. - Page 14 Digicom and saves the images which are constantly captured to an external USB Hard-Disk. The Vega Video, thanks to its 4 LAN ports, is connected to the local network ant to an ADSL Router in order to view the images saved to the Hard-disk and check the current status both from a local station and a remote station.
- Page 15 Digicom and saves the images which are constantly captured to an external USB Hard-Disk. The Vega Video, thanks to its 4 LAN ports, is connected to the local network in order to view the images saved to the Hard-disk and check the current status from a local station. The remote stations can access the images via GPRS.
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Page 16: Alarm Detection
1.5 ALARM DETECTION In the event of an alarm detection, the Vega Video Ethernet and the Vega Video GPRS act in a different way. The following table shows such differences: Vega Video Ethernet Vega Video GPRS When the Vega Video detects a motion on one of... -
Page 17: Installation
2. INSTALLATION The installation of the Vega Video must be performed according to the instructions of this manual. 2.1 CONNECTOR PANEL The connector panel consists of: 4 LAN ports • 1 USB port 2.0 HDD for Hard-disk or memory stick •... -
Page 18: Front Panel
When the Vega Video is powered, the device goes through the following stages: 1. Vega Video’s power: PWR LED is ON. 2. Start of the Operating System: GSM, HDD and WLAN LEDs stay ON for about 15 seconds. -
Page 19: Clamp Strip
2.4 CLAMP STRIP A clamp strip with 20 contacts can be found in the connector panel, with the following pin layout: DESCRIPTION Power output 12 Vdc – 50 mA Power output 9 Vdc – 50 mA Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Input 5... - Page 20 To power the sensor you only need to connect the Vega Video’s pin 1 to the positive contact (+) of the presence detector and the Vega Video’s pin 2 to the negative contact (–) of the presence detector. To connect and power a second presence detector you must connect the Vega Video’s pin 3 to the positive...
- Page 21 2.4.4 RELAY OUTPUTS The two relay outputs of the Vega Video allow to activate and deactivate some devices, such as a light, a siren, etc. Each relay has 3 contacts to connect the device: N.C. (Normally Closed); N.O. (Normally Open);...
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Page 22: Sim Card (Only For The Vega Video Gprs)
RST button. Locate the SIM slot in the Vega Video GPRS’ connector panel and press the release pin of the SIM slot with a finger or pencil. -
Page 23: Installing The External Antenna
Vega Video: 12 Vdc – 1200 mA. The Vega Video used with an external USB Hard-Disk USB needs a power supply of 12 Vdc – 1200 mA in order to ensure an excellent use of the external memory unit. -
Page 24: Hdd Button
WLAN Leds turn on. - Switching off = after turning off the power supply, the Vega Video stays on thanks to the backup battery. To switch it off definitely, hold the RST for a few seconds and wait for it to switch off. -
Page 25: Configuration
• The default IP address of the Vega Video is 192.168.1.1 . To proceed with the Vega Video configuration, the computer’s IP address must correspond to the same LAN network: 192.168.1.xxx To access the configuration menu of the computer Network Interface Card, follow these steps. -
Page 26: Vega Video Configuration
WARNING: in case of problems with the display of the configuration, besides checking the correct connection of the Vega Video, verify that a proxy server is not active. In Microsoft Internet Explorer you will find the proxy server setting in: Tools >... - Page 27 The configuration windows are split in two parts. On top of the screen you may enter the values to change the configuration settings; the lower part of the window shows the current values. During the configuration, whenever you click the Digicom logo or the window title in the top menu bar will make you return to the main menu.
- Page 28 3.3.2 LAN In this window you may change the parameters of the LAN interface to be found on both the Vega Video versions. Enter the value you wish to change and click SAVE. The new settings will be immediately effective.
- Page 29 3.3.2 Wi-Fi In this window you may change the parameters of the WLAN interface to be found on the Vega Video. In order to communicate via wireless LAN with the Vega Wireless Camera WLAN you need to set the values for this window correctly.
- Page 30 For example, ‘31323334353637383930313233’, which is the same with ASCII input ‘1234567890123’. WARNING: the Vega Video is supplied with an enabled WEP encryption and a preconfigured encryption key. This factory setting allows to install the Vega Wireless Camera WLAN and Digicom’s Vega Video image concentrator in a few minutes. To change the key you only need to enter a new value in the EncryptKey field and then click SAVE.
- Page 31 3.3.3 GPRS (only for the VEGA VIDEO GPRS) In this window you may set the parameters of the GPRS configuration for the Vega Video GPRS. WARNING: the Vega Video GPRS can operate with any SIM Card. The GPRS function is available according to the type of contract stipulated for the SIM Card.
- Page 32 Vega Video GPRS connected to the Internet. Searching GSM/GPRS network research. Registered Vega Video GPRS registered to the GPRS network. Not Registered GPRS network is absent or SIM card is not enabled to the GPRS traffic or GSM signal is not sufficient...
- Page 33 3.3.4 CAMERA In this window you may activate the Vega Wireless Cameras connected to the Vega Video. State: enable or disable the camera. IP Address: insert the IP address of the Vega Wireless Camera. Port: insert the TCP port (usually n. 80) Alarm Rate: in this field you may insert the frame rate time for each camera.
- Page 34 NOTE: with no main power supply you may turn off the device by pressing the RST button. Main Reset: this command enables to reboot the Vega Video. Reset to Factory: allows to reset all Vega Video configuration parameters to factory values. The same operation is possible through the RST button, as explained in the preceding sections.
- Page 35 Live page through the GPRS network we suggest to use values higher than 5 seconds. Alarm simulation: in the Vega Video GPRS this command allows for an alarm simulation: in this way you may check the correct settings for the Internet connection (GPRS values) and the correct inserting of the phone numbers that will receive an alarm SMS message.
- Page 36 Disabled input. Any change of status on the input will not be handled by the Vega Video. Rising Edge Enabled input. The Vega Video will start managing the alarm event as soon as the input turns from the falling to the rising edge.
- Page 37 Timeout (sec.) : defines the duration that the output must keep with the new status. Main Power ON: enables the sending of a SMS message each time the Vega Video is turned on or the power supply is re-established after a blackout. The SMS message will be sent to the phone numbers inserted in the SMS Number item to be found in the GPRS configuration page.
- Page 38 3.3.7 CALLBACK (only for the VEGA VIDEO GPRS) In this window you may associate a function of the Vega Video GPRS to a phone call. After selecting the phone call association option according to your needs, you may call the phone number of the SIM card in the Vega Video GPRS from your mobile phone, as if you were calling an ordinary mobile phone number.
- Page 39 Vega Wireless Camera GPRS. WARNING: before calling the phone number of the SIM card in the Vega Video GPRS, check that your mobile phone is enabled to transmit your phone number. If the Vega Video receives an anonymous call (that is no phone number is displayed), it does not perform any operation and only denies the call.
- Page 40 (Mass Storage Images Area). Once the maximum limit has been reached, the Vega Video does not save any other alarm, except for the case when the user does not delete the Mass Storage Alarm area with the item Delete Alarm Area in the System window.
- Page 41 Enabled item to enable this writing or Disabled to disable the writing to the external USB memory (images area). Plug – Unplug: use this item to disconnect the USB memory connected to the Vega Video. Select Unplug and press the Save button before disconnecting the USB memory. When the HDD LED on the Vega Video turns off you can disconnect the USB memory.
- Page 42 3.3.10 SECURITY In order to guarantee a more secure access to the Vega Video, you can enable the User Id and Password request each time you access the configuration pages of the Vega Video. User Id: in this field you must enter the User Id selected to access the device. The default value is admin.
- Page 43 ISP or phone company assigns a different IP address to the device each time. To solve this problem, as already described in the previous pages, at each connection the Vega Video GPRS notifies the IP address for the current connection by SMS.
- Page 44 Interface: select the interface for the Dynamic DNS service. The Vega Video will notify the DDNS Server with the IP address assigned by the LAN port. This option can be selected both on the Vega Video Ethernet and the Vega Video GPRS.
- Page 45 3.3.12 LIVE Click Live from the main menu to view the current shooting status from the enabled cameras. You may view the Live status of each camera or a global picture of all enabled cameras.
- Page 46 3.3.13 HISTORY In this window you may view the images that were constantly saved by the Vega Video to the external USB memory. The images are stored to folders and subfolders named with the date/time group.
- Page 47 3.3.14 ALARM In this window you may view the images that were saved by the Vega Video when the alarm event occurred. WARNING: the Vega Video GPRS alerts on the reached memory limit with the message MEMORY FULL contained in the alarm detection SMS. Once this message has been received, the user must view and remove the images stored in memory before proceeding with the Vega Video.
- Page 48 3.3.15 STATUS LOG In this window you can check the status of the Vega Video.
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Page 49: Frequently Asked Questions) And Troubleshooting
Q: Can the Vega Video be used out-doors? A: The Vega Video is not weatherproof. It needs to be equipped with a weatherproof case to be used outdoors. Q: What network cabling is required for the Vega Video? A: The Vega Video uses Category 5 UTP cable allowing 10 Base-T and 100 Base-T networking.