This manual is to provide the information and procedures on how to install and operate the Brans200 network video server for system administrators and users. Users should familiarize themselves with this manual before installing the server. This manual should be kept for future reference.
3.3.3.1.1. Static IP..............................13 3.3.3.1.2 Dynamic IP ............................14 3.4 Setup of the Brans200..............................14 3.4.1 Access the Brans200 homepage to set the Brans200 operational configurations ..........14 3.4.2 Place the Brans200 at its final location.........................15 4. Real-time Video Monitoring ....................16 4. Real-time Video Monitoring 4.1 Access the Brans200 Server ............................16...
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5.2.7 How to Upgrade Server Software .........................35 Software Update ................................35 5.2.7.1. Current Software Version ..........................35 5.2.7.2. Upload Update File............................35 5.2.8 Registration..............................36 Appendix 1. Technical Specifications of the Brans200 ............38 Appendix 1. Technical Specifications of the Brans200 Appendix 2. Troubleshooting ....................39 Appendix 2. Troubleshooting Brans200 does not operate normally ..........................39...
While not a recording device, 3R supplies the Brans BRS-I software package that allows the remote PC to record video from a Brans200 unit. Users can use BRS-I to record remote video to their PC’s hard drive, then search and playback the recorded video files.
Maximum 16MB Pre/Post Alarm Storage and E-mail Notification/ftp transmission Brans200 starts recording video of up to 16MB or 120 total seconds before and after an event, such as a signal from sensors and motion detection, and sends it to the specified e-mail account or FTP server.
2.1 Hardware Inventory Each Brans200 is shipped with the following components: Brans200 Server Network Video Server Chassis Power Adapter 90-270VAC, 47-63Hz LAN Cable 6 foot crossover cable for installation User Manual Brans200 User Manual CD-ROM BRS-I software and user manual 2.2 Chassis Descriptions...
Brans200 and other video equipment (CCTV monitor, etc,). In that case, just carry out termination on either of two imaging devices. Termination of Brans200 is basically set 'ON' at the time of shipment from the factory. (3) Sensor Input connector (Dl) This connects up to four (4) dry contact input sensors, etc.
0.2-2V. (13) Audio input connector 2 As a complementary audio input connector, ‘IN 2’ is used together with audio Output connector when connecting the optional interphone device. Brans200/200E rev. 1A - 10 - Jan 2003...
3.3.2 Connect the Brans200 to a configuration PC • Connect the crossover cable between the PC/laptop and the Brans200, or • Connect the straight cables to the PC/laptop and the Brans200, connecting each to the HUB Brans200/200E rev. 1A - 11 -...
1. Run ‘IPSetup.exe’ on the CD from the installing PC on the same subnet. 2. Click ‘Search’ button for IPSetup to detect Brans200s on the same subnet. 3. The Brans200 that needs to be installed will be shown with its Mac address and factory default IP address (192.168.0.2).
Cable connections (between Brans200 and PC, or Brans200, PC and HUB). • IP addresses assigned to the Brans200 and PC are in the same subnet mask If these items check out OK, then rerun IP Setup and reassign the IP to the Brans200. Brans200/200E rev. 1A - 13 -...
3. Enter your ISP service password. 4. Enter the IP address of the Brans Directory server (the Brans Directory server registers all Brans200 units so that they can be found by their ID in the Dynamic environment instead of their IP address).
Power up Brans200 2. After power-up, the POWER and READY lights should be lit. 3. Connect to the Brans200 via the browser and the On-Air light should be lit. a. Open your web browser. b. Enter the IP address in the URL box in the browser as shown below:...
4.1 Access the Brans200 Server Run Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher on the user’s PC, enter the Brans200 IP address you want to connect to and press the ENTER key. 4.1.1 Auto-installation of the Client Viewer Program The first time you access the Brans200 home page the client viewer software is automatically downloaded and installed to allow you to view the MPEG4 video images.
4.2 Main Viewer When the installation of the client program is complete and your log in is accepted, the Main Viewer of the Brans200 server is automatically connected and begins displaying video. 4.2.1. Image Display Panel The image display panel can display up to 4 channels, each channel 320x240 resolution. The display panel has the following components: 4.2.1.1.
Channels will sequence every 5 seconds 4.2.2.3. Pause/Play Button Pause - Stops transmitting video images. Button then changes to the Play button. Play - Pressing the Play button resumes transmission of the video images. Brans200/200E rev. 1A - 18 - Jan 2003...
Mode buttons allow you access to additional features Admin Button The Admin button brings you to the log in screen for the Administration page for the Brans200 setup. Audio Button The Audio button will enable or mute audio sound. The default button display is ON.
5.1 Connect to Administration Page Connect to the Administration page to modify any of the Brans200 settings. All settings are done within the web browser interface and can be done from any PC with Internet access. You can connect to the Administration Page one of two ways: Press the Admin button from the User interface and enter the proper ID and Password.
It is recommended that the admin password be changed after installing your system. Type in the new password into the password box, type it again into the Confirm box, then click the Save button. Brans200/200E rev. 1A - 21 - Jan 2003...
Check or Un-check all users to Delete them or Save their information 5.2.1.2.4. Skip LogOn Allows you to set automatic connection to a Brans unit as a Guest. From the Live screen additional logon would be required to access Admin. pages. Brans200/200E rev. 1A - 22 - Jan 2003...
Default button to reset a channel to its base values. 5.2.2.3. Encoding Frame Rate Sets the recording frame rate per camera. Select 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 30 from the drop- down box. Brans200/200E rev. 1A - 23 - Jan 2003...
‘OUT’ connector on the rear panel of the Brans200. If two-way communication will be through an interphone, connect it to both the Audio ‘OUT’ connector and the Audio ‘IN 2’ connector on the rear panel of the Brans200. Brans200/200E rev. 1A...
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To initiate calls, click the Call button on the Live view screen. This will either a) open the speaker-microphone on the server end, or b) ring the bell on the interphone device at the server end. Brans200/200E rev. 1A - 25 - Jan 2003...
5.2.4 Network Setup Network Settings Additional network parameters can be set after you make the initial setup with the Brans200 IP Wizard. WARNING: Check with your network administrator before making any further changes to the network settings. 5.2.4.1. IP Settings Changes to the server IP address, network subnet mask and default network gateway can be entered in this section.
Port 7011 is the standard port that Brans uses for video image transfer. If the Brans unit is going on an existing network that utilizes a different streaming port, enter that port address here. 5.2.4.6. Save and Restart Click the Save button to save all your network settings. Brans200/200E rev. 1A - 27 - Jan 2003...
5.2.5 Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) Setup Pan/Tilt/Zoom Settings 5.2.5.1. Channel Selection Choose the channel from the drop-down list you wish to set up for PTZ 5.2.5.2. Pan/Tilt/Zoom Device Settings Brans200/200E rev. 1A - 28 - Jan 2003...
Range may be different from dome to dome.* *Where supported. If not supported, the legend “(Not Available)” will appear. 5.2.5.2.8. Save Click the Save button to save the Channel selection and Pan/Tilt/Zoom Device settings. Brans200/200E rev. 1A - 29 - Jan 2003...
Set button. To confirm the preset, move the camera to a different point, select the preset again, if necessary, then click the Move button. The camera should now move to the new preset. Brans200/200E rev. 1A - 30 - Jan 2003...
5.2.6 Sensor and Alarm Setup Sensor and alarm setup in the Brans200 unit is based on the following concept: • Create an event • Assign the event, which alarm inputs it will use (external sensors or video motion detection), or both.
Sensors are relay inputs, and must be designated as either ‘Normally Open’ or ‘Normally Closed’. This setting will be determined by the type of device that is sending the signal to the Brans200 sensor input. 5.2.6.2. Motion Detection For each channel, indicate the sensitivity level (1=Low, 100=High).
5.2.6.3. Alarms 5.2.6.3.1. Event Up to four alarm events can be defined for a Brans200 server. 5.2.6.3.2. Condition For each event, you can assign what the event trigger will be, sensor input, motion detection or both. 5.2.6.3.3. Alarm Number Preset for each event 5.2.6.3.4.
Type in the URL of another computer which will receive all remote notification messages and files. 5.2.6.6. Save Click on the Save button to save all your sensor and alarm setup settings. Brans200/200E rev. 1A - 34 - Jan 2003...
5.2.7.1. Current Software Version This section allows the user to confirm the software version currently installed in the current Brans200. After completing the update, check this section again to ensure the Brans200 recognizes the new software. 5.2.7.2. Upload Update File This section is used to perform the actual software update.
Registration on Static IP refers to listing your static IP Brans unit on the Public site page at the Brans website. If you don’t want your site listed, click the No radio button. Brans200/200E rev. 1A - 36 - Jan 2003...
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Indicate how long the output functions after clicking it on the Live screen. Up to 120 seconds may be selected. Icon Choose an appropriate icon to indicate the function of the output. Click the SAVE button to save your settings. Brans200/200E rev. 1A - 37 - Jan 2003...
Remote Updates Over the Network Web Server Built in Type Browser Explorer 4.0 or higher Operating System Embedded Linux Power 90VAC to 270VAC, 47Hz to 63Hz adapter supplied Dimension 11”(W) x 9.5”(D) x 2.8”(H) Brans200/200E rev. 1A - 38 - Jan 2003...
Frame speed lowers or does not work when selecting full screen mode Brans200 client program uses Direct X to make processing speed faster when reducing or magnifying images. If the graphic card of user's PC does not support Direct X, transmission speed reduces a great deal when it is converted to full screen mode.
Since web server and web page are built into Brans200, users can directly connect to Brans200 through the web browser to watch video images and listen to audio. Brans200 supports to connect video images and audio to user's web server or web pages with a specific purpose and design.
TRUE: In case that the start of real-time monitoring is available, Input Parameters szServerIp : IP address of server to access szProtocol : Protocol for transmission Brans200/200E rev. 1A - 41 - Jan 2003...
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PRESET SET: It sets preset location. PRESET-MOVE: It moves to preset location. AUTO_PAN SET: It sets panning position automatically, AUTO_PAN START: It starts automatic panning, AUTO_PAN_END: It stops automatic panning. FOCUS FAR: focus far Brans200/200E rev. 1A - 42 - Jan 2003...
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Input Parameters: mval: 1 : Mute on 0 : Mute off 3.9 void Sequence() Function : It operates or converts from display mode to sequence mode. Return value: none Input parameters: none. Brans200/200E rev. 1A - 43 - Jan 2003...