American Dynamics VideoEdge User Manual
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- Page 1 Installation and User Guide VideoEdge™ 4-Channel IP Encoder Version 1.0 Part Number 8200-0806-00 B0...
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Page 2: Customer Service
San Diego, CA 92121-2903 U.S.A. Customer Service Thank you for using American Dynamics products. We support our products through an extensive worldwide network of dealers. The dealer through whom you originally purchased this product is your point of contact if you need service or support. -
Page 3: Rack Mounting
Warnings To Reduce Risk of electric shock, do not remove cover. no user serviceable parts inside. refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Do not expose this applicance to rain or moisture. Do not install this product in hazardous areas wehre highly combustible or explosive products are stored or used. -
Page 4: Software License
License Information READ THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT BEFORE OPENING THE DISK PACKAGE, INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE, OR USING YOUR SYSTEM. THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT DEFINES YOUR RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. BY BREAKING THE SEAL ON THIS PACKAGE, INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE, OR USING YOUR SYSTEM, YOU AGREE TO ALL OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT. - Page 5 the date of delivery to the first user. Sensormatic further warrants that for the same period, the software provided on the recording medium under this license will substantially perform as described in the user documentation provided with the product when used with the specified hardware. CUSTOMER REMEDIES Sensormatic's entire liability and your exclusive remedy under this warranty will be, at Sensormatic's option, to a).
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction Overview ............1-1 System Configurations . - Page 8 Table of Contents Front panel connectors & LEDs ........4-1 Serial connectors.
- Page 9 Table of Contents Procedure 3-6 Configuring the serial ports ......3-14 Procedure 3-7 Configuring Sensornet ....... 3-15 Procedure 3-8 Configuring the Video Inputs .
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Page 11: Introduction
1 Introduction Overview The VideoEdge™ IP Encoder (hereafter referred to as IP Encoder) offers high performance IP video streams for up to four analog video sources. The IP Encoder is specifically designed for security video which produces compressed video that is up to nine times more efficient than MPEG-4 and MJPEG products. -
Page 12: Features
Features Connections The VideoEdge™ IP Video Encoder has the following physical connections: • 4 Composite BNC 75 ohm connectors — for connection to analog cameras; • 4 RJ45 Serial ports — for use with PTZ camera control, text input;... -
Page 13: Acc Compression
Introduction ACC Compression Three quality levels (Super, Normal, and Extended Record) are available for each camera. Two sensitivity levels (Normal and High) are available for each camera. Frame Rates Table 1-1 — Frame rates NTSC 120 IPS @ 4CIF 100 IPS @ 4CIF 120 IPS @ 2CIF 100 IPS @ 2CIF 120 IPS @ CIF... -
Page 14: Web Configuration
Introduction • AD Sensornet • AD168 • AD1024 • AD RS422 • Pelco P • Pelco D • VM96 • Bosh Auto Dome • Pelco Martix • BBV StarCard • Philips TC8560/TC700 • Text input Web Configuration IP Encoder’s web configuration page allows you to configure settings and view live video. Refer to page 3-1, Web Configuration for more information. -
Page 15: Installation
2 Installation The IP Encoder can be rack mounted, wall mounted or desk mounted. Note For a rack mount installation three IP Encoders must be used. Up to 16 IP Encoders, supplying a maximum of 16 video inputs, can be connected to one Intellex IP unit. -
Page 16: Installation Method A - Pre-Configuration
Installation Installation Method A — Pre-configuration Remove the IP Encoder from the packaging For PS Model For PoE model Connect a laptop to the Connect a PoE injector/splitter Ethernet port of the Encoder or powered switch (not supplied) using a cross over cable to the IP Encoder Ethernet port Connect a laptop or PC Connect the IP Encoder... -
Page 17: Installation Method B- Post Installation-Configuration
Installation Installation Method B— Post installation-configuration Remove the IP Encoder from the packaging Refer to the IP Encoder Quick Start Guide to install the Encoder to the network and connect the Video feeds, Serial ports, Sensornet, Event In/Out and power cables. Note: For PoE models there are no power supply cables to connect. - Page 18 Installation Installation and User Guide...
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Page 19: Web Configuration
3 Web Configuration This section details how to configure the Intellex IP Video Encoder using the built in Web Configuration feature. The Web Configuration configures the IP Encoder as a standalone device before it has been connected to the Ethernet network or Intellex IP. It can also be accessed using the Intellex IP and a Network Client. -
Page 20: Login To The Ip Encoder
Web Configuration Login to the IP Encoder Procedure 3-1 Logging in to the IP Encoder 1 Open the browser and enter the IP address 192.168.1.80. This is the default address of the IP Encoder Login Page. The main Login page will be displayed as shown in Figure 3-1. Figure 3-1 Login page Note If any alarms or warnings are present on the IP Encoder then these will also be displayed on... - Page 21 Web Configuration 2 Enter the appropriate User Login Name and Password, then select Login. Depending on the access rights of the user, the IP Encoder will display either the Administrator or the User front page. Both options are described on the following pages. Note Administrator and MERLIN are the default administrator account username and password.
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Page 22: User Front Page
Web Configuration User Front page Once a User has logged in, Figure 3-3 will be displayed. Figure 3-3 User Front Page The options available to the User are: • Live Video — Allows the testing of the attached Analog cameras by viewing live video; •... -
Page 23: Administrator's Front Page
Web Configuration Administrator’s Front page Once an Administrator has logged in Figure 3-4 will be displayed. Figure 3-4 Administrator Front Page The options available to the Administrator are: • Live Video — Allows the testing of the attached Analog cameras by viewing live video; •... -
Page 24: Checking Camera Feeds Using Live Video Function
Web Configuration Checking camera feeds using Live Video function The Live Video page provides a simple way to test the video inputs form any connected analog camera. This Live Video page is not intended as the primary way of viewing the video on the IP Encoder, this should be performed using the Intellex IP. - Page 25 Web Configuration 3 The default Camera Display is set to All i.e. 2X2 mode. To change the camera Display setting select the required option form the Camera drop down menu. The options are ALL, Camera 1, Camera 2, Camera 3 and Camera 4. 4 The default Quality is set to Normal.
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Page 26: Configuring The Ip Encoder
Web Configuration Configuring the IP Encoder The main configuration page of the IP Encoder contains all the settings necessary to configure the IP Encoder. The configured items are: • Security • TCP/IP Network • Video Inputs • Serial Ports • Sensornet Network •... -
Page 27: Figure 3-6 Configuration Main Page
Web Configuration Figure 3-6 Configuration Main page... -
Page 28: Security (Adding Or Editing User Accounts)
Web Configuration Security (Adding or editing user accounts) The Security settings in the IP Encoder allow for the addition of new users and the editing or deletion of existing users. The two levels of user access available are Administrator and View Video Only. •... -
Page 29: Figure 3-8 Add/Edit User Page
Web Configuration Figure 3-8 Add/Edit user page 4 Enter or change the Name and Password fields as required. 5 Select Enabled from the State drop down menu to enable the user’s account. Selecting Disabled will disable the user’s account preventing them from logging in. The default setting is Enabled for new user accounts. -
Page 30: Configuring The Tcp/Ip Settings
Web Configuration Configuring the TCP/IP settings The TCP/IP Network (Ethernet) configuration page allows the configuration of the following TCP/IP Settings: • Server Name • IP Source • IP Address • IP Mask • Gateway IP • DNS IP The TCP/IP page will also display the MAC address of the IP Encoder. Procedure 3-5 Configuring the TCP/IP settings 1 Ensure that the browser is displaying the Configuration page (if not refer to Procedure 3-3). -
Page 31: Configuring The Serial Ports
Web Configuration DHCP server. If manual is selected the remainder of the TCP/IP settings will have to be entered manually. Then go to DHCP is selected Step 9 Manual is selected Step 5 5 Enter the IP Address in the format xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx. 6 Enter the IP Mask in the format xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx. -
Page 32: Figure 3-10 Serial Port Detail Page
Web Configuration Procedure 3-6 Configuring the serial ports 1 Ensure that the browser is displaying the Configuration page (if not refer to Procedure 3-3). 2 From within the Serial Port section select the Edit button of the first serial port to be configured. A Serial Port detail page is displayed, as shown in Figure 3-10. -
Page 33: Configuring Sensornet
Web Configuration 13 Once all the serial ports have been configured and all the required changes have been made to the IP Encoder configuration then select Save Config to ensure all changes have been saved. Refer to Procedure 3-10 for more information on saving configuration changes. Configuring Sensornet Configuring the IP Encoder for use with Sensornet is performed using the Sensornet Detail page from the main configuration menu. -
Page 34: Configuring The Video Inputs
Web Configuration Configuring the Video Inputs The Video Input Detail page allows the configuration of the video format and the camera control protocol for each attached camera. Note The Serial ports and Sensornet configurations should be completed before the Video Input configuration, as detailed in Procedure 3-8. -
Page 35: Event Input Configuration
Web Configuration 7 If required enter the Camera Address. Certain PTZ protocols require each camera to have a unique address which is sent in each command. If this is not required use the default setting of 8 If required enter the Monitor Number. Certain PTZ protocols use this setting to send a command to switch specific monitors to certain cameras. - Page 36 Web Configuration 6 Select Done to return to the main configuration page. 7 Repeat this procedure for all other Event Inputs to be configured. 8 Once all the Event Inputs have been configured and all the required changes have been made to the IP Encoder configuration then select Save Config to ensure all changes have been saved.
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Page 37: Saving The Ip Encoder Configuration
Web Configuration Saving the IP Encoder configuration If any of the IP Encoder configuration settings have been changed, the IP Encoder configuration must be saved. Once the configuration has been saved the IP Encoder should be restarted to use the saved settings. Procedure 3-10 details the steps required to save the IP Encoder Configuration Procedure 3-10 Saving the IP Encoder configuration 1 Ensure that the browser is displaying the Main Configuration page. -
Page 38: Canceling Configuration Changes
Web Configuration Figure 3-15 Restarting after a configuration has been saved Canceling configuration changes You can cancel your configuration changes before they are saved (as shown in Procedure 3-10). Canceling your changes will revert the IP Encoder to the last saved configuration. Procedure 3-11 details the steps required to cancel any changes to the configuration. - Page 39 Web Configuration 3 Select Discard Changes to cancel the changes to the configuration and return to the IP Encoder Front page. Note Selecting Return To Config will keep the changes to the configuration and display the Main Configuration Page. 3-21...
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Page 40: Backing Up The Configuration
Web Configuration Backing up the configuration The configuration settings of the IP Encoder can be backed up to a data file. The data file can be saved to a specified location and used to restore the IP Encoder configuration. Procedure 3-12 details the steps required to Backup the configuration to a data file. Procedure 3-12 Backing up the configuration 1 Ensure that the browser is displaying the Front page (if not refer to Procedure 3-3). -
Page 41: Restoring Configuration From A Data File
Web Configuration Restoring configuration from a data file The IP Encoder has the ability to Restore its configuration from a previously saved configuration file. Procedure 3-13 details steps required to complete loading the configuration from a saved file. Procedure 3-13 Restoring configuration from a data file 1 Ensure that the browser is displaying the Main Configuration page (if not refer to Procedure 3- 2 Select Restore Config. -
Page 42: Upgrading Or Downgrading The Firmware
Upgrading or Downgrading the Firmware The Firmware on the IP Encoder can be upgraded or downgraded as required using a compatible Firmware Update Package (FUP) provided by American Dynamics. Procedure 3-14 details the steps required to change the firmware of the IP Encoder. -
Page 43: Figure 3-19 Firmware Updating Progress Page
Web Configuration Figure 3-19 Firmware Updating Progress page The progress window will indicate the progress of the Firmware update/downgrade. When completed the Firmware Update Complete page will be displayed, as shown in Figure 3-20. Figure 3-20 Firmware Update Complete page 5 Select RESTART to restart the IP Encoder and complete the update/downgrade procedure. - Page 44 Web Configuration 3-26 Installation and User Guide...
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Page 45: Technical Specifications
4 Technical specifications This section details the pin assignments of the serial connectors, the environmental and operating specifications of the IP Encoder. Rear panel connectors Video 1 Video 2 Com 1 Com 2 Video Ports RS-232 Ports Terminal block Com 3 Com 4 Video 3 Video 4... -
Page 46: Serial Connectors
Technical specifications Serial connectors Terminal block connector Figure 4-3 Terminal block pin assignments Table 4-3 — Terminal block connector pin assignments Description Description RS-422 Tx + / RS-485 Tx + Event Out 2 RS-422 Tx - / RS-485 Tx - Event In 3 RS-422 Rx + Event Out 3... -
Page 47: Technical Specifications
Technical specifications Technical Specifications Table 4-5 — Technical Specifications Category Specification Details Power Supply voltage 12VDC and Power over Ethernet Connector 2.5mm and POE on RJ45 Consumption 12W max. (1.0 A at 12 VDC) Physical Environment Operating — 32 F to 122 F (0 C to 50 Humidity... -
Page 48: Certification And Regulations
Technical specifications Certification and Regulations Table 4-6 — TCertification and Regulations Category Specification Details Safety UL60950-1 CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1 EN60950-1 IEC60950-1 FCC Part 15 class A Canada ICES-003/NMB-003 class A Europe EN55022 class A EN50130-4 Australia / AS/NZS CISPR22 New Zealand RoHS Complies with European directive 2002/95/EC... -
Page 49: Index
5 Index Administrator Front Page 3-5 TCP/IP configuration 3-12 Advanced Features 1-3 Upgrade Backup configuration 3-22 Firmware 3-24 Bandwidth Throttling 1-3 User Front Page 3-4 Camera Feeds 3-6 Video Input configuration 3-16 Canceling configuration changes 3-20 Video Loss Detection 1-3 Compression 1-3 Configuration restoring 3-23 Web Configuration 1-3, 3-4, 3-5, 3-6... - Page 50 Index Installation and User Guide...
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Page 51: Figure 1-1Example Of An Ip Encoder In A Simple Intellex Ip Network
Figure 1-1Example of an IP Encoder in a simple Intellex IP Network 1-1 Figure 1-2Example of an IP Encoder in a full system installation 1-2 Figure 3-1Login page 3-2 Figure 3-2Login page with warnings 3-3 Figure 3-3User Front Page 3-4 Figure 3-4Administrator Front Page 3-5 Figure 3-5Live Video page 3-6 Figure 3-6Configuration Main page 3-9... - Page 52 Intellex IP Encoder...
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Page 53: Procedure 3-1 Logging In To The Ip Encoder
Procedure 3-1 Logging in to the IP Encoder 3-2 Procedure 3-2 Checking camera feeds using the Live Video function 3-6 Procedure 3-3 Accessing the IP Encoder Configuration page 3-8 Procedure 3-4 Adding a new user or editing an existing user’s details 3-10 Procedure 3-5 Configuring the TCP/IP settings 3-12 Procedure 3-6 Configuring the serial ports 3-14 Procedure 3-7 Configuring Sensornet 3-15... - Page 54 Intellex IP Encoder...
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Page 55: Table 1-1 Frame Rates
Table 1-1 — Frame rates 1-3 Table 1-2 — Resolution 1-3 Table 4-3 — Terminal block connector pin assignments 4-2 Table 4-4 — RS-232 Com ports 1 to 4 connector pin assignments 4-2 Table 4-5 — Technical Specifications 4-3 Table 4-6 — TCertification and Regulations 4-4 Installation and User Guide... - Page 56 Intellex IP Encoder...