Hardware Connections Between Video Servers - Bosch VIP X1600 M4S Installation And Operating Manual

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Hardware Connections Between Video Servers

You can easily connect a VIP X1600 M4S encoder module with cameras connected to it, acting
as a sender, to a compatible hardware decoder (such as the VIP XD) with a connected
monitor, acting as a receiver, via an Ethernet network. In this way it is possible to cover long
distances without the need for major installation or cabling work.
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The sender and receiver must be located in the same subnet to establish a hardware
connection.
Installation
Compatible video servers are designed to connect to one another automatically, provided
they are correctly configured. They only need to be part of a closed network. Proceed as
follows to install the units:
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2.
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Make sure that the units are configured for the network environment and that the correct IP
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address for the remote location to be contacted in the event of an alarm is set on the Alarm
Connections configuration page (see Section 5.26 Advanced Mode: Alarm Connections,
page 56).
Connecting
There are three options for establishing a connection between a sender and a compatible
receiver in a closed network:
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Connecting with a Web browser is described in the manual of the relevant unit that is to be
used as the receiver, for example VIP XD.
Connecting on Alarm
With the appropriate configuration, a connection between a sender and a receiver is made
automatically when an alarm is triggered (see Section 5.26 Advanced Mode: Alarm Connections,
page 56). After a short time the live video image from the sender appears on the connected
monitor.
This option can also be used to connect a sender and a compatible receiver using a switch
connected to the alarm input. You do not need a computer to make the connection in this
case.
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Connect the units to the closed network using Ethernet cables.
Connect them to the power supply.
an alarm,
a terminal program, or
Internet Explorer.
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