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Page 1: Installation Manual
Installation Manual MemoCam ® MemoCam ® Plus MemoCam ® MemoCam ® Plus/S* MemoCam ® DVR/S*... - Page 2 Version 3.2.002 PN/V7140001...
- Page 3 Video Domain Technologies Ltd. holds the copyright to this manual. All rights are reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written consent from Video Domain Technologies Ltd.
- Page 4 Manufacturer: Video Domain Technologies Ltd. Model: MemoCam Rated voltage(s): 12VDC Current(s) (or power): 0.5 A This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ..............1 Models and Features..............2 Physical Description ...............5 ® Installing the MemoCam Unit........9 ® MemoCam Applications...............9 Connecting External Equipment ..........10 Connecting an External Device ..........17 ® MemoCam Series Circuit Boards ..........19 Connecting the Power Source ..........24 Connecting External Cameras ...........25... - Page 6 ® ......... 41 Using the Multimedia Card ............41 Formatting the Multimedia Card ..........41 Changing the Configuration Settings on the Multimedia Card .42 Updating the Configuration of the MemoCam ® Unit....42 Testing the Installation ..........45 Testing System Functionality ............45 Troubleshooting................45 Technical Specifications ..........
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Page 7: Introduction
MemoCam is a modular solution that allows for economical system expansion and optimized use of existing equipment. With MemoCam, you can expand from a single unit to multiple sites and cameras. MemoCam is a configurable system solution for PIR and Video detection, CCTV monitoring, snapshot recording, and alarm triggering. -
Page 8: Models And Features
“*” denotes “2” or “4”. The digit represents the type of built-in serial communication port featured by the model. MemoCam Plus/S2 and features an RS-232 port. MemoCam Plus/S4 features an RS-485 port. A series of MemoCam Plus/S4 units can all be connected to a host. - Page 9 MemoCam DVR/S* — like the MemoCam DVR but provides the additional feature of a built-in serial port for serial communication. “*” denotes “2” or “4”. The digit represents the type of built-in serial communication port featured by the model. MemoCam DVR/S2 features an RS-232 port.
- Page 10 Table 1. MemoCam Models and Features Function MemoCam MemoCam Plus MemoCam DVR and MemoCam and MemoCam Plus/S* DVR/S* Input Interfaces 3(programmable) 3(programmable) Programmable Output Relay Interface PIR Detection Output Relay Interfaces Internal B&W Pin Hole Camera Video Input Interfaces Video Output...
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Page 11: Physical Description
Front View MemoCam, MemoCam Plus, MemoCam Plus/S* Rear View MemoCam, MemoCam Plus, MemoCam Plus/S* Front View MemoCam DVR, MemoCam DVR/S* Rear View MemoCam DVR, MemoCam DVR/S* Remote Control Unit Figure 2. MemoCam, MemoCam P us, MemoCam P us/S* Front View... - Page 12 Figure 3. MemoCam, MemoCam Plus, MemoCam Plus/S* – Rear View Figure 4. DVR, DVR/S* Front View...
- Page 13 Figure 5. DVR, DVR/S* Rear View Figure 6. Remote Control Unit...
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Page 15: Installing The Memocam ® Unit
Connecting External Equipment – describes a range of possible MemoCam applications. Use this section to get an idea of how you can maximize the use of your MemoCam. Connecting an External Device – describes how to connect any external device. Read this section before connecting any external equipment. -
Page 16: Connecting External Equipment
Connecting a Light, Siren, or IR Illuminator - describes how to connect a light, siren or IR illuminator. Connecting Multiple MemoCam® Plus/S* or MemoCam® DVR/S* Units to a Host - describes how to connect one or more MemoCam Plus/S* or MemoCam DVR/S* to a host. - Page 17 Figure 8 shows the MemoCam deployed in conjunction with a DCAM 500 camera. Figure 8. Using the DCAM 500 as an External Camera Communicating with a Host The MemoCam Plus/S* and the MemoCam DVR/S* models feature a serial communication port for connection to a host.
- Page 18 Figure 10. Using an External Monitor Arming and Disarming MemoCam You can control the arming and disarming of your MemoCam in any of the following ways: By remote control: you can arm or disarm the MemoCam unit manually, using the remote control unit.
- Page 19 By internal schedule timing. Figure 11. Arming and Disarming by External Control Triggering Snapshots Whether you are using MemoCam’s internal camera, or connecting external cameras, there are various options for controlling when snapshots are taken. Snapshots can be triggered by: The remote control unit.
- Page 20 Figure 12. Triggering Snapshots with a Door Contact Working in the Dark If you will be configuring your MemoCam to take snapshots in the dark, you will need to illuminate the space with a flash.. There are two ways of working in the dark: Illuminating with a light bulb –...
- Page 21 Figure 13. Switching on a Light when the Camera Takes a Snapshot Figure 14. Activating an IR LED Illuminator...
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Page 22: Tamper Detection
Sounding an Alarm You can connect a MemoCam to a siren via the programmable output relay. Figure 15 shows a MemoCam connected to a siren and a panic button. In this example, the MemoCam can be configured to sound the siren whenever the panic button is pressed. -
Page 23: Connecting An External Device
MemoCam unit’s circuit board. To connect an external device to the MemoCam unit: 1. Open the MemoCam unit’s front cover by unscrewing the holding screw on the bottom end of the device, as shown in Figure 16. - Page 24 Figure 17. MemoCam Wire Access Knockout Holes 3. Thread the device’s connection cable through the hole. 4. Identify the correct interface to which to connect each wire from the cable. For a description of all interfaces and MemoCam® Series Circuit their general uses, refer to Boards on page 19.
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Page 25: Memocam ® Series Circuit Boards
(Figure 16). ® MemoCam Series Circuit Boards Figure 19 shows key components of the MemoCam circuit board. Figure 19. MemoCam Circuit Board Figures 20 to 24 show the interfaces for each MemoCam model. Table 3 describes how each interface is used. - Page 26 Figure 20. MemoCam Interfaces Figure 21. MemoCam Plus Interfaces...
- Page 27 Figure 22. MemoCam P us/S* Interfaces Figure 23. MemoCam DVR Interfaces...
- Page 28 Figure 24. MemoCam DVR/S* Interfaces Table 3. Circuit Board Interfaces Interface Description Applicability GND- Common power supply ground. MAIN +12V Connects to the positive output of the ordinary power supply when jumper 1 is installed or to the backup power supply when jumper 1 is not installed.
- Page 29 Not applicable for The Tamper detection switch MemoCam DVR and terminals are N.C. contacts that MemoCam DVR/S*. open when the MemoCam cover is removed. They can be connected to an external alarm or other device. IN2 and Programmable Input (All models...
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Page 30: Connecting The Power Source
Connects to a host. Port Connecting the Power Source The circuit board can be used to connect the MemoCam power sources as follows: Single Power Source – The MemoCam unit is powered by a 12VDC, 500mA power supply that feeds both the PIR and the video circuits. -
Page 31: Connecting External Cameras
6). You can use this video connector to connect one external camera. To connect a second or third external camera to a MemoCam DVR or MemoCam DVR/S*, or to connect an external camera to a MemoCam Plus or MemoCam Plus/S*: Use one of the additional video input cables provided. -
Page 32: Connecting An External Monitor
For all models except MemoCam, connect the contact directly to one of the programmable input interfaces: IN1, IN2 or IN3 and one of the GND interfaces. For MemoCam, connect the contact directly to IN1 and GND- MAIN. Connecting an Arm/Disarm Control... -
Page 33: Connecting A Light, Siren, Or Ir Illuminator
The MemoCam Plus/S* and the MemoCam DVR/S* support serial communication with a host. This section describes how to implement serial communication of one or more MemoCam units to a host. For the MemoCam Plus/S4 or MemoCam Setting up an RS-485 Connection on page 27. DVR/S4, refer to For the MemoCam Plus/S2 or MemoCam DVR/S2, refer to Setting up an RS-232 Connection on page 30. - Page 34 the RS-485 unit. Refer to Figure 19 on page 19 for the location of the DIP switches. Do not change the position of DIP switches 6 and 7. They should always be in the down position. The following table describes the DIP switch settings and the corresponding RS-485 unit ID number assigned.
- Page 35 RS-485 RS-485 DIP RS-485 RS-485 DIP unit ID Switch unit ID Switch number Settings number Settings Setting the Termination DIP switch DIP switch #8 is assigned for termination. If more than one unit is installed on the same line, DIP switch #8 should be in up position in the last unit.
- Page 36 Wiring the RS-485 Interfaces The host device or each COM port on your PC must be connected to the MemoCam unit’s RS-485 terminal connector daisy chain configuration. with four-wire cable in a Figure 25 shows possible connections of three MemoCam units to a host device.
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Page 37: Mounting The Memocam ® Unit
Unit ® A MemoCam mounting bracket is included with the MemoCam unit. It is not necessary to mount MemoCam DVR and DVR/S* models, since they do not contain an internal camera or PIR. Begin by selecting a mounting location on the wall. Choose a location most likely to intercept an intruder. - Page 38 4. Retighten the two mounting bracket pieces so that the MemoCam Mount section can still be rotated with slight pressure. 5. Clip the upper part of the MemoCam unit’s holder (1) to the bracket and rotate, as indicated in Figure 28, until the MemoCam unit snaps into place (2).
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Page 39: Connecting The Power Supply
6. Adjust the position of the MemoCam unit by moving it slowly up/down and left/right to the desired position. 7. Remove the MemoCam unit carefully from the bracket without changing the bracket position. 8. Tightly screw the two mounting bracket pieces. -
Page 41: Operating The Memocam
LED Indicators The MemoCam unit has three LED status indicators. The LED indicators are located on the front of the MemoCam Physical Description on page 5 for the front view unit. Refer to... -
Page 42: Audible Signals
None DISARM mode Audible Signals The MemoCam emits the following audible signals when you use the remote control unit to perform the following actions: Arm the unit – Long beep. Enter a disarm code – Short beep after each button is pressed. -
Page 43: Performing Remote Control Operations
1. Make sure the MemoCam unit is powered, and the Multimedia Card is inserted. 2. Point the remote control unit at the MemoCam and press Arm button. The MemoCam unit beeps once and the Arm Mode (right) LED illuminates orange to inform you... -
Page 44: Disarming The Memocam
You can use the remote control to record a snapshot at any given moment. To record a snapshot using the remote control unit: 1. Make sure that the MemoCam is in disarm mode, and the Multimedia Card is inserted. 2. Point the Remote Control unit at the MemoCam and press Rec button. -
Page 45: Controlling The Video Output
Controlling the Video Output This function is available in all models except the MemoCam model. It is available only when the unit is in Disarm mode. The Video Output function can be used for fine adjustment of the MemoCam unit’s position while in disarm mode, and for live video monitoring. -
Page 47: Configuring The Memocam
You can also customize the MemoCam configuration using the Multimedia Card and MemoCam software provided with your MemoCam Unit. Using the Multimedia Card To use the Multimedia Card to configure your MemoCam, you will need: A PC, with the MemoCam software installed. An off-the-shelf Multimedia Card reader. -
Page 48: Changing The Configuration Settings On The Multimedia Card
5. Gently push the Multimedia Card further into the card slot and release your finger. The card is unlocked from the slot and removable. The MemoCam must be in disarm mode before you remove the Multimedia card. Refer to Disarming the MemoCam® on page 38 . - Page 49 Multimedia Card into the card slot on the bottom of the MemoCam unit, as shown in Figure 29. Lock the card securely into the slot. If the configuration on the card is different from the previous configuration of the MemoCam unit, the unit beeps.
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Page 51: Testing The Installation
Disarming the 2. Disarm the MemoCam (refer to MemoCam® on page 38). 3. Point the remote control unit at the MemoCam unit and press Rec. The Multimedia Card Status (left) LED blinks green. 4. Remove the Multimedia Card from the MemoCam by gently pushing the Multimedia Card further into the card slot and releasing your finger. - Page 52 – You cannot use remote control snapshot recording when unit. system is armed. MemoCam You receive error Check that the Multimedia application does messages. Card is inserted correctly into not correctly read reader. the Multimedia Try restarting the MemoCam Card. application.
- Page 53 You receive error Restart the application. messages while working with MemoCam application. Reader is not You see the Edit the memocam.ini file to installed as Multimedia Card as A: force the reader drive as additional drive. or B: drive. follows: MemoCam...
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Page 55: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Following are the specifications for the various MemoCam systems. Dimensions External dimensions MemoCam, MemoCam Plus, MemoCam W x H x D Plus/S*: (excluding base) 66 x 135 x 56 mm MemoCam DVR, MemoCam DVR/S*: 66 x 135 x 36 mm... -
Page 56: Picture Format And Recording
Delay time between alarm triggers 1 to 999 seconds Number of images per event 1 to 101 images Infrared Motion Detector – Dual Element For MemoCam, MemoCam Plus, and MemoCam Plus/S* only. Lens Type Hard Spherical Lens Sensitivity 1.6 oC ( 3oF)@0.6 m/sec (2 ft/sec) -
Page 57: Interfaces And Switches
Typical – 400 mA @ 12 VDC System Requirements The following are the minimum system requirements for installing the MemoCam viewer application on a PC, or the Pocket PC viewer application on a pocket PC. PC Minimum Requirements Pentium II 200 Mhz or higher. -
Page 58: Pocket Pc Minimum Requirements
Pocket PC Minimum Requirements ARM (or compatible) 16 MB or higher Display resolution 320x240, 16 bit or higher Operating systems Windows CE 3.0 or higher Multimedia Card reader... -
Page 59: Glossary
Glossary Enables automatic detection and recording function. Cyclic Recording Continuous recording. The MemoCam records over older images from start of the cycle when Multimedia Card is full. Disarm Disables the automatic detection and recording function. Entry Delay Time between first trigger and actual recording (unit is armed).
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