ACTi V21 Hardware Manual

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V2x Series Encoder
Hardware Manual
V21, V22, V23, V24
2016/05/31

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  • Page 1 V2x Series Encoder Hardware Manual V21, V22, V23, V24 2016/05/31...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Connecting V23 / V24 ................14 Making Connections ..........15 Connecting the Analog Camera ............. 15 Connecting the Video Output Device (V21 / V22 only) ......15 Connecting a Power Adapter (Optional) ..........16 Connecting the Digital Input/Output Devices (Optional) ...... 18 How to Connect DI/DO Device to V21 / V22 .........
  • Page 3 How to Install / Remove the Memory Card ..........25 How to Insert the Memory Card ............25 How to Remove the Memory Card ............25 Accessing the Encoder ........26 Configure the IP Addresses ..............26 Access the Encoder ................30 www.acti.com...
  • Page 4: Precautions

    Every reasonable care has been taken during the writing of this manual. Please inform your local office if you find any inaccuracies or omissions. We cannot be held responsible for any typographical or technical errors and reserve the right to make changes to the product and manuals without prior notice. www.acti.com...
  • Page 5 This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B Information Technology Equipment according to European Standard EN 55022 and EN 55024. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which cause the user may be required to take adequate measures. www.acti.com...
  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine if the video product is in proper operating condition. www.acti.com...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    1-Channel 960H/D1 H.264 Video Encoder 1-Channel 960H/D1 H.264 Extended Temperature Video Encoder 4-Channel 960H/D1 H.264 Video Encoder 4-Channel 960H/D1 H.264 Extended Temperature Video Encoder From the installation perspective, these models are very similar; therefore one manual is used for all of them. www.acti.com...
  • Page 8: Package Contents

    Video Encoder Screw Pack Power Terminal Block Serial Communication Audio Terminal Block Audio Terminal Block Terminal Block (for V21 / V22) (for V23 / V24) Digital Input/Output Digital Input/Output Quick Installation Guide Terminal Block Terminal Block (for V21 / V22)
  • Page 9: Physical Description

    Digital Output (DO) devices are used in applications like motion detection, event triggering, alarm notifications, etc. See How to Connect DI/DO Device to V21 / V22 on page 18 for information on how to connect DI/DO devices to the encoder. Audio Input /...
  • Page 10 Video Out Connects to an external monitor for video monitoring Connector through BNC connection. See Connecting the Video Output Device (V21 / V22 only) on page 15 for more information. NOTE: Video cable with BNC connector not included in the package.
  • Page 11: V23 / V24

    See Connector Connecting Audio Devices (Optional) on page 22 for more information. NOTE: The microphone must have a built-in amplifier. Connecting an ordinary microphone will dwarf sounds and will result in inaudible recording. www.acti.com...
  • Page 12 Video In Connects an analog camera through BNC connection. Connectors The numbers indicate the camera channel number. (1~4) Connecting the Analog Camera on page 15 for more information. NOTE: Video cable with BNC connector not included in the package. www.acti.com...
  • Page 13: Mounting The Device

    Encoder Hardware Manual Mounting the Device The encoder can be directly mounted on a flat surface, such as walls. Attach the four (4) supplied screws to secure the device. www.acti.com...
  • Page 14: Connection Architecture

    Encoder Hardware Manual Connection Architecture The diagrams below show examples of the basic connection within a local network. Connecting V21 / V22 Connecting V23 / V24 www.acti.com...
  • Page 15: Making Connections

    Connect an analog camera to the Video In port of the encoder using a video cable with BNC connectors. Connecting the Video Output Device (V21 / V22 only) Because the encoder converts the analog camera signal into digital and transmits this signal through the network, monitoring can be done from any PC in the network as well as recording of the video.
  • Page 16: Connecting A Power Adapter (Optional)

    1. Loosen the screws of the 12V and GND pins of the power terminal block. 2. Take note that a standard power adapter cable has two (2) different wires: Connects to GND Pin White stripe: Connects to 12V Pin www.acti.com...
  • Page 17 4. Tighten the screws of the 12V pin and the GND pins to secure the wire connection. 5. Set the prepared power adapter for connection later. Below is an example of a power adapter with an attached terminal block. NOTE: The power adapter is not bundled in the package. www.acti.com...
  • Page 18: Connecting The Digital Input/Output Devices (Optional)

    DO device applications are motion-triggered lights, electric fence, magnetic door locks, etc. How to Connect DI/DO Device to V21 / V22 1. Press and hold the orange tab as you insert the wire through the pin slot, then release the orange tab to secure the wire.
  • Page 19: How To Connect Di/Do Device To V23 / V24

    GND pin. The GND and 12V pins may be mapped with more than one device. 4. Connect the terminal block to the DIO connector of the encoder. www.acti.com...
  • Page 20: Di/Do Connection Specifications

    DI/DO device to an external power source. Use the GND and DI pins to connect a DI device and use the DIO and 12V pins to connect a DO device. See wiring scheme below: www.acti.com...
  • Page 21 The illustration below is a graphic example of connecting a relay to a high voltage DO device. Relay (DO Device) 110V-220V AC External Power Source Encoder Illuminator NOTE: For more information on DI/DO connections, please refer to the Knowledge Base article All about Digital Input and Digital Output downloadable from the link below (http://www.acti.com/kb/detail.asp?KB_ID=KB20091230001). www.acti.com...
  • Page 22: Connecting Audio Devices (Optional)

    Press and hold the orange tab as you insert the wire through the pin slot, then release the orange tab to secure the wire. V21 / V22 Terminal Block V23 / V24 Terminal Block To connect audio devices, map the pins to one of the pin combinations below:...
  • Page 23: Connecting A Serial Device (Optional)

    For example, some devices may have RS-485 DATA+ pins labeled as “TX+”, “RX+”, "A” or “485+”, etc. Refer to the scanner documentation or contact the manufacturer to verify the corresponding pin labels and ensure proper wiring connection. www.acti.com...
  • Page 24 CAUTION: Incorrect wiring may cause damage to the connected devices. DISCLAIMER: ACTi will not be responsible for any damage caused by improper wiring. 2. Connect a ground wire to the GND terminal pin to complete the connection. For more information on connecting PT scanners, please refer to the Knowledge Base article: Pan and Tilt Scanner for ACTi Zoom Encoders (http://www.acti.com/support/KnowledgeBase/outside/detail.asp?KB_ID=KB20110120001)
  • Page 25: Other Accessories

    In case there is a need to remove the card, make sure to access the encoder Web Configurator to safely “unmount” the card first (see the encoder Firmware manual for more information). Once unmounted from the firmware, push the card to eject it from the slot. www.acti.com...
  • Page 26: Accessing The Encoder

    Windows system – just by pressing the “Network” icon, all the encoders of the local area network will be discovered by Windows thanks to the UPnP function support of our encoders. In the example below, we successfully the encoder model that we had just connected to the network. www.acti.com...
  • Page 27 The IP Utility can be downloaded for free from http://www.acti.com/IP_Utility. With just one click, you can launch the IP Utility and there will be an instant report as follows: You can quickly notice the encoder model in the list.
  • Page 28 PC has to be configured to match the network segment of the encoder. Manually adjust the IP address of the PC: In the following example, based on Windows 7, we will configure the IP address to 192.168.0.99 and set Subnet Mask to 255.255.255.0 by using the steps below: www.acti.com...
  • Page 29 In such case, please plug in only one encoder at a time, and change its IP address by using the Web browser before plugging in the next one. This way, the Web browser will not be confused about two devices having the same IP address at the same time. www.acti.com...
  • Page 30: Access The Encoder

    When using Internet Explorer browser, the ActiveX control for video stream management will be downloaded from the encoder directly – the user just has to accept the use of such control when prompted so. No other third party utilities are required to be installed in such case. www.acti.com...
  • Page 31 HTTP port of the encoder is 80, which can be omitted from the address for convenience. Before logging in, you need to know the factory default Account and Password of the encoder. Account: Admin Password: 123456 www.acti.com...
  • Page 32 Copyright © 2014, ACTi Corporation All Rights Reserved 7F, No. 1, Alley 20, Lane 407, Sec. 2, Ti-Ding Blvd., Neihu District, Taipei, Taiwan 114, R.O.C. TEL : +886-2-2656-2588 FAX : +886-2-2656-2599 Email: sales@acti.com...

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