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chassis, contact the local agent of our company for help. Otherwise, we shall not be held liable for any consequence caused thereby. Make sure the device is sturdy and well grounded and meets heat dissipation and lightning protection requirements. Avoid vibration when using the device. Provide a stable and compliant power supply before powering on the device. Before performing the verification (refer to section “Check Before Power‐On”), make sure that the power is disconnected, for fear of bodily injury or equipment damage caused by incorrect cable connection. ...
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Safety Information WARNING! Installation and removal of the unit and its accessories must be carried out by qualified personnel. You must read all of the Safety Instructions supplied with your equipment before installation and operation. Warnings: If the product does not work properly, please contact your dealer or the nearest service center. (We shall not assume any responsibility for problems caused by unauthorized repair or maintenance.) To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. ...
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Caution: Fiber optic ports – optical safety. Never look at the transmit laser while the power is on. Never look directly at the fiber ports and the fiber cable ends when they are powered on. Caution: Use of controls or adjustments to the performance or procedures ...
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LVD/EMC Directive This product complies with the European Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC and EMC Directive 2004/108/EC. WEEE Directive–2002/96/EC The product this manual refers to is covered by the Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive and must be disposed of in a responsible manner. ...
1 Overview As new‐generation network video recorder for professional clients and commercial customers, NVR500 series incorporates a wide range of features including video management, data management, iSCSI storage, media switch. Delivering characteristics of high performance, stability and capacity, NVR500 uses the redundancy design in key components and provides a rich set of extensible interfaces for different applications ...
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Table 2‐1 Status Indicators Status Indicators Color Description Constantly on Network properly connected NET Green (network indicator) Off No network connection Constantly on Power connected PWR Green (power indicator) Off No power Constantly on Device is selected and can be remotely controlled IR Blinking Device is being Green verified (remote control indicator) Off Device is not selected and cannot be remotely controlled Constantly on Running normally ...
Status Indicators Color Description Off Hard disk is not installed or the ‐ system shuts down, or the indicator turns red Constantly on Equipment alarms ALM Off The system runs Red (alarm indicator) normally without alarms Rear View NVR516‐128‐IN NVR516‐64‐IN 3 ...
Interfaces As shown in the rear view, the following table describes interfaces on the rear panel. Table 2‐2 Interfaces Function and No Item Description Instructions Compatible with RS485 Connecting to RS485 RS‐485/422 and RS422 serial ports or RS422 devices Interface and RJ45 connectors AC 100V ‐ AC power, 100V‐240V Connecting to the 240V AC power supply Turn on/off device when connected to power Note: POWER ...
Function and No Item Description Instructions Holding the button for five seconds restores RST Button Reset button the factory default settings Allow you to stop the Power running system Soft shutdown button Button processes when the device is powered on 2 mini SAS (only miniSAS Network storage available in interface expansion unit NVR516‐128‐IN) eSATA Interface with external Connecting to eSATA (Optional) storage device hard disk Connecting to an USB2.0 interface, USB Interface external USB mouse or limited to 1A storage device Compatible with RS232 Connecting to devices ...
Installing Hard Disks For supported hard disk types, consult our authorized sales or technical support staff.The following examples illustrate how to install hard disks on a workbench. The installation process may vary according to conditions. The hard drive interface is located inside the device. You need to remove the front panel to install the hard disk.The hard disks are hot‐swappable and support mixed insertion. The disks can be powered on in order to minimize the impulse current produced during the power‐on process. WARNING! ...
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Align the hard disk with the slot and push in the hard disk gently and steadily. Push the hard disk in position with your thumb until the buckles click.Repeat the above steps to install all the hard disks. Cover the front panel and fix the screws to secure the front panel. 7 ...
Installing the Equipment The equipment provides front, side and back ventilation channels. Leave room of at least 30cm to the front and back and 10cm to the left and right sides of the equipment for ventilation. Mounting to the Workbench Get the stickers from the foot pads delivered with the equipment, and attach the pads to the bottom of the equipment where appropriate. Place the equipment on a clean workbench. Now the installation process is complete. ...
Perform the same procedure to mount the suspension loop on the other side of the chassis. 1: Screws (4) 2: Slotted hole 3: Suspension loop Place the equipment on the cabinet support, and slid it into the cabinet. Fix the suspension loop to the floating nut to the front mounting bar of the cabinet with screws led through the slotted hole. ...
Installing the Decode Card (Optional) WARNING! Before you install the decode card, ensure that you hace powered down the device to avoid personal injury or device damage. Please wear anti‐static gloves when installing the decode card. The device supports 4/6‐channel HDMI audio & video decoder. You can choose the desired decoder as required. Install a power module as follows: 1: Loosen one screw to remove the 2: Insert the decode card cover. 3: Thread and tighten the screws. 10 ...
4 Connecting Cables Connecting to Alarm Input/Output Device Twisted pair is recommended. 22‐28AWG insulating core wire, preferably 24AWG or 26AWG can be used. 1: Any terminal on the ALARM IN interface 2: Alarm input circuit inside the device 3: Ground 4: Terminal G on ALARM IN interface 5: Normal open/closed Boolean alarm input device 1: Alarm output circuit inside the device 2: Any positive terminal on ALARM OUT interface 3: Boolean alarm output device 4: DC power 5: Any negative terminal on ALARM OUT interface, corresponding to 2 11 ...
1: Alarm output circuit inside the device 2: Any positive terminal on ALARM OUT interface 3: Boolean alarm output device 4: AC power 5: Any negative terminal on ALARM OUT interface, corresponding to 2 Connecting to a Third‐Party Device The device supports two types of RS485 interface: RJ45 and Phoenix connector for connection with third‐party devices. RS485 Serial Cables Twisted pair is recommended. 22‐28AWG insulating core wire, preferably 24AWG or 26AWG can be used. Refer to the table below for the maximum length of RS485 serial cables with different baud rates. ...
Connecting to a third‐party device via RS485 interface Use an RS485 (422 compatible) connector under the RJ45 category to connect to a third‐party device. A third‐party device control cable must be an RS485 cable that meets the following requirements: • The RJ45 connector's T+ and R+ terminals are shorted and then connected to the third‐party device's RS485+ connector; the RJ45 connector's T‐ and R‐ terminals are shorted and then connected to the ...
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• If the third‐party device is grounded, the third‐party device control cable's Terminal G is connected to the RJ45 connector's Terminal G (No.7 or 8). 1: Third‐party device RS422 control cable 2: Twisted pair Connect a third‐party device using a Phoenix connector's RS485 terminal. Do as follows: • Connect the Phoenix connector's Terminal A to the RS485 terminal of the third‐party device; Terminal B to the RS485‐ terminal of the third party device as shown below. • If the third‐party device is grounded, the third‐party device control cable's Terminal G is connected to Terminal G of the Phoenix connector. 1: RS485+ 2: RS485‐ 3: Third‐party device control cable 14 ...
CAUTION! Connect to a special‐purpose keyboard using the phoenix connector's RS485 的 3A、3B interface terminal similarly to connecting a third‐party device. Connecting RS232 Serial and Network Cables Through an RS232 serial port, connect the equipment to a serial device such as a PC. For maintenance, use the following serial cables (take PCX‐based DB9 as an example). 1: DB9 interface 2: RJ45 interface As shown in the following figure (NVR516‐128‐IN as an example), please connect the RS232 serial and network cables as required. The following figure provides an example of connection through an electrical interface.Connect ...
1: PC 2: Network cable 3: Serial cable Connecting a Groundcable To ensure personal and equipment safety(lightning protection and resistance against interference), ground the device properly. The ground cable must not exceed 30m and provide a grounding resistance of less than 5 Ω. For specific requirements, refer to the standards for the IEC61024 series. ...
• The device is firmly and securely installed without any screw left unscrewed. • Do not place anything on the device. • All the installed cables are connected correctly. • Use a power supply approved for the device. Turning on the Device Connect the power supply and power on the device. If the power LED indicator on the backplane of the device is lit, it indicates that the device is powered on successfully. Soft Shutdown Soft shutdown means a device is turned off to terminate the running system ...
WARNING! In the course of normal operation of the equipment or device is closed, do not disconnect the power while the equipment is running properly or shutting down, so as to not to damage the equipment 6 Common Configurations The NVR500 Series can be operated through man‐machine and Web interfaces. Man‐Machine Interface About the Interface After the device starts, enter the man‐machine interface when the display shows a progress bar.You can use the mouse or the front panel for configuration and service monitoring on the man‐machine interface. 18 ...
Menu Structure Menu Backup Configuration Camera Storage Alarm Network Maintenance Help Record IR Remote Basic Array Alarms Basic Boolean Control Playback Montion PPPoE Preview Storage Toolbar Detection PTZ Tamper‐ informatio System Server Toolbar proof Info About the Video Loss SMTP Backup device Device ...
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Enter the admin user's password (admin by default). Click Next and the interface of Configuration Wizardinterface appears. Configure the network parameters. Click Network Configuration to enter the Network Configuration interface. 20 ...
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On the Basic tab, configure the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway.Normally, set other network parameters to defaults. After configuration, click OK. Configuring eth0 card causes the system to restart service and then return to the Configuration Wizard interface. 21 ...
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Configure system parameters. Click System Configuration. The System Configuration interface appears. In the Server Configtab, select the management mode based on the actual networking conditions.Normally, set other system parameters to defaults. After configuration, click OK.Changing the management mode will restart the device. Configure storage parameters. Click Storage Configuration. The Storage Configuration interface appears. Building an array In the Build Array box under the Array tab, enter the array name, select the array type, and idle slots; Click Create. The newly created array is shown on the array list. 22 ...
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Virtualizing anarray Be sure to virtualize an array before using it. To do so, select the array in the Virtualization Array box and click Virtualization. NOTE! Virtualization takes time. After virtualization is complete, "virtualized" in the array list is displayed as "Yes". 23 ...
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Configuring storage resources On the Storagetab, configure storage resource parameters. The following table lists the important parameters. Configuringstorage plans 24 ...
On the Storage tab, click Storage Plan to configure a general or exceptional storage plan. After configuration, click OK. The system returns to the Storage Configuration tab. iii. Click OK. The system returns to Configuration Wizard interface. NOTE! On the day of exception plan, only storage plans outside of the exception ...
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Add our company's IPC. • Add single IPC: Select one of our IPCs you want to add. The IPC parameters are displayed below the list.(You can modify related parameters, Important parameters are described in the following table.) Click Add to add the IPC. • Add IPCs in batches: Select a number of our IPCs you want to add. Click Batch Add and the system will add IPCs in batches according to ...
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Adding third‐party IPCs • Add single third‐party IPC: Select a third‐party IPC you want to add. The IPC parameters are displayed below the list. (You can modify related parameters, important parameters are described in the following table.) Click Add to add the IPC. • Add IPCs in batches: Select a number of third‐party IPCs you want to add. Click Batch Add and the system will add IPCs in batches according to default parameters. ...
Preview Pane Toolbar on the Preview Interface In preview mode, click a pane. A toolbar related to the pane appears below the pane. Table 6‐1 Button Description in Pane Toolbar Icon Name Description Stop live Stops playing the live video in the current pane Click this button to enter the PTZ control PTZ control interface in preview mode. Records the live video in the current pane to a Manual local destination. Click the button again to stop record manual recording. Instant Plays back the videos recorded within 5 minutes ...
Icon Name Description Note: Images captured are stored by date in the root directory of your USB drive (a folder is automatically created and named "snap_ date").For example, images captured on March 24, 2013 are stored in a folder named "snap_2013‐03‐24". Before capturing images, ensure that you have inserted a USB drive into the device. ...
Icon Name Description Fan alarm This icon is shown when a fan alarm occurs. Boolean input This icon is shown when a Boolean input alarm channel alarm occurs. Alarm This icon is shown when alarm triggering triggering preview screen occurs. This icon is shown when a shield alarm Shield alarm occurs. Mute This icon is shown in mute mode. Manual record This icon is shown in manual record mode. Right‐click Context Menu In the preview screen, the right‐click context menu is shown in the following figure. Menu functions are described in the following table. ...
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Table 6‐3 Preview Operations Menu Item Description When the selected pane switches to a digital channel screen, you can start or stop previewing digital channels such as IPC. Note: Camera When the camera connected on the channel gets offline, the corresponding digital channel will become unavailable. You can perform preview only when the camera comes online. Displays the images available for preview on the Prev Screen/ previous or next screen based on current split screen Next Screen mode and screen number during polling switching. Switches the split‐screen mode. ...
Recording This article describes how to manually record audio and video data on different channels and store the data to a hard disk. On the preview screen, select a pane for video recording. Click Manual Record to start recording. An icon will appear above the pane. To stop manual recording, click Stop Recording on the toolbar. Playback The device can play back the videos recorded within 5 minutes before the current time point to facilitate instant playback in case of exceptions. ...
Prerequisites • The USB storage device is FAT32‐partitioned and formatted, and properly connected to the device. • You are permitted to play back videos. • Ensure that video records are stored on the device's hard disks. Procedure Access the interface for record backup interface. To do so, choose Menu>Recording Backup. Query videos. After selecting one or more channels on which you want to query video records. Enter the start/end time. Click Query to display search results. Select video records you want to back up. Select one or more video records you want to back up. Click Backup to enter the backup interface. 33 ...
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CAUTION! After selecting the channel and entering the start/end time, click Quick Backup. On the interface for record backup, all the video records within the specified time periods on the selected channel will be backed up by default. Select the backup path. Select a partition of a USB storage device from the USB drive drop‐down list.Select a folder, or double‐click to enter the directory and then select a folder. Backing up a video Click Backup to start video backup. 34 ...
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CAUTION! During the backup process, the progress bar will show "backing up X/Y:" x indicates the video records currently being backed up; y represents the total number of video records you want to back up.During the backup process, click Cancel on the progress bar to stop video backup. 35 ...
NOTE! If the duration of a video record for backup is less than half an hour, the record will be saved as a separate file; if the record exceeds half an hour, the record will be automatically split into half‐hour units and saved as separate video files. A backup video file is named as follows: camera name‐video start time‐end time‐random value.file format.For example: camera 01‐20121222000000‐20121223103000‐719885386.ts. Click Refresh to show the free and full capacities of the current partition on the USB storage device. ...
After successfully logging in to the web interface, perform related configuration operations. 7 Specifications For more information about technical specifications of the device, refer to the datasheets. Item Description Hard disk interface 16 SATA interfaces NVR516‐128‐IN can connect to two network mini SAS extended storage expansion unit at the same time and Interface support up to 32 hard disks 2U high Dimensions (W × D × 130.5mm×477.1mm×481.6mm (with front H) panel) Power supply 90V‐230V AC; 50Hz/60Hz Consumption <200W (16 SATA Hard disks) Working temperature ‐10℃ to +55℃ Working humidity 10% to 90% (noncondensing) Working altitude ...
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Bit Rate (Kbps) Storage Used (GB) 1536 17.402 2048 23.203 3072 34.805 4096 46.406 38 ...