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  • Page 1 IP camera tester User Manual （IPC1.03）...
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing the IP camera tester. Please read the manual before using the IP camera tester and use properly. For using the IP camera tester safely, please first read the 「 Safety Information」 carefully in the manual. The manual should be kept well in case of reference. Keep the S/N label for after-sale service within warranty period.
  • Page 3 Content 1 Safety information ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1 2.IP Camera Tester Introduction----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2 2.1 General------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2 2.2 Features --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2 2.3 Function --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3 2.4 Packing list ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6 2.5 Function interface --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7 3. Operation-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9 3.1 Installing the Battery-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9 3.2 Instrument connection ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 3.2.1 IP camera connection --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 3.2.2 Analog camera connection --------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 3.3 OSD menu --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 3.3.1 Video monitor test (PTZ control) ------------------------------------------------------------- 14...
  • Page 4 3.3.15 APPS Tools-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 49 3.3.16 System Set --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 52 3.3.17 Update-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 54 3.4 DC12V 1A power output --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 55 3.5 Audio test ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 56 4. Specifications --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 56 4.1 General Specifications------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 56...

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    1 Safety information The tester is intended to use in compliance with the local rules of the electrical usage and avoid to apply at the places which are inapplicable for the use of electrics such as hospital, gas station etc. ◆...

  • Page 6: Ip Camera Tester Introduction

    2.IP Camera Tester Introduction General IP camera tester is designed for maintenance and installation of IP cameras and analog cameras as well as other security equipment. The inch touch screen enables it to display network HD cameras and analog cameras image, The unit supports many ONVIF PTZ and analog PTZ control. The combination of touch screen and key buttons make the IP camera tester very user- friendly.

  • Page 7: Function

    network device’s IP address RS485,Rate 150 ～ Support 115200bps adjustable PTZ protocol analysis, control protocol command displays to check RS485 transmission whether is normal, easy to find the fault device PTZ control. Pan/tilts the P/T unit, zooms in/out the lens, adjusts the focus, aperture and sets and the preset position DC12V 1A output power for cameras Audio input t test.
  • Page 8 Hikvision, Samsung, Honeywell and many more. OEM service is available. Users can send us the ip camera mobile apps for our engineers try to add the protocol to the tester. 2.3.4 Analog camera test Displays an analog camera image on the 3.5 inch 320*240 resolution LCD screen.
  • Page 9 2.3.10 Video screenshot Capture the video image, and save it as JPEG file in the SD card. 2.3.11 Record Capture the video frames as JPEG file 2.3.12 Playback The recorded files can play directly via Media player or under the function of “Playback”. 2.3.13 DHCP dynamic address assignment Built in DHCP server: Dynamically assign IP address for the IP camera or network device.

  • Page 10: Packing List

    the installer to easily and quickly find the connected port for an Ethernet cable. 2.3.20 Screen image rotates 180 degrees You can manually rotate the display 180 degrees using the settings. 2.3.21 FTP Server Start the tester’s Wi-Fi or connect the tester’s LAN port to the network. Once the tester is online, start its FTP Server and directly access files from the tester’s SD card.

  • Page 11: Function Interface

    2.5 Function interface The charge indicator: it lights red while the battery is being charged. As the charging is complete, the indicator turns off automatically The RS485 data transmission indicator: it lights red while the data is being transmitted Press more than 2 seconds, turn on or off the device ,short press to turn on or off the menu display Confirm key /zoom key Return/Close : Return or cancel while setting parameters of the menu, close or...
  • Page 12 Top interface Left interface Right interface Bottom interface Video signal input（BNC interface） Page.8.

  • Page 13: Operation

    DC5V1.5A USB charging interface DC12V1A power output , for provisional DC power supply RS485 Interface: RS485communication for the PTZ Audio input Battery slot Lan port Micro SD card moveable (supports up to 32GB) 3. Operation 3.1 Installing the Battery The tester has built-in lithium ion polymer rechargeable battery. The battery cable inside battery cabin should be disconnected for safety during transportation! Usually it doesn’t need to disconnect the cable at the normal use Pressing the key...

  • Page 14: Instrument Connection

    3.2 Instrument connection 3.2.1 IP camera connection Power an IP camera with an independent power supply, then connect the IP camera to the IP tester's LAN port, if the link indicator of the tester's LAN port is green and the data indicator flickers, it means the IP camera and the IP tester are communicating.

  • Page 15: Osd Menu

    (1) The camera or dome video output is connected to CCTV IP Tester VIDEO IN,the image display on the tester . (2) IP Tester “VIDEO OUT” interface connect to the Video input of monitor and optical video transmitter and receiver , the image display on the tester and monitor (3) Connect the camera or the speed dome RS485 controller cable to the tester RS485 interface ,(Note positive and negative connection of the cable).
  • Page 16 Click SD card, install or remove SD card Press function Icons seconds, tip: whether move this icon to APPS file, if some function not be often used, can move these function icons to APPS. To move an app icon to the “APPS” folder, press and hold until the “move to apps directory” appears on the screen then press OK to move it or Cancel Page.12.
  • Page 17 Click icon “APPS” tool, to show all collected function icons, Click , back to the tester’s main menu In APPS file, Select icon and press it for seconds, tip: whether move the file to the desktop? Page.13.

  • Page 18: Video Monitor Test (Ptz Control)

    3.3.1 Video monitor test (PTZ control) Analog camera test and PTZ control, click icon to enter Select relative function on the right side Toolbar to operate , functions including “Photos”, “Snapshot” , “Record” , “Playback” , “PTZ” , “Set” , Click to quit, or press back to menu.
  • Page 19 Call some special preset number,can call the dome camera menu Check and set the protocols, address, interface and baud, all must be consistent with the dome camera, dome camera, then the IPC tester can test .After setting the parameter, the tester can control the PTZ and lens To control PTZ by screen touch: Tap left, right, upward and downward on the touch screen to control the PTZ rotation direction.
  • Page 20 3.3.1.2 PTZ address search Note：Please isolate the PTZ camera with other PTZ cameras before searching up. Otherwise all the PTZ cameras in the same system will pan at the same time. Click”system setting to enter and select “PTZ controller”,then manually turn on it After “PTZ control “turn on”, Click icon “PTZ”to enter and select “Address scan”...
  • Page 21 Pls click “address scan “to set protocol, communication port, communication rate, make them the same as PTZ camera. Press “Auto scan” (add), add: 1 the tester will search up the ID quickly and continuously. When the ID is searched, the PTZ camera will pan right. At this time, please press Auto scan” (add) to stop searching Press “Auto scan”...
  • Page 22 （Note： if exit “PTZ”,”System setting-PTZ address scan default be “off” .if use it next time ,Pls turn on it again） 3.3.1.3 Video and storage setting Click icon "set",to enter and set analog video image brightness , contrast, color saturation, as well as the file storage way after snapshot and recording, support auto-storage and manual storage.
  • Page 23 For analog video input, as the resolution is 720*480, it is normal that the zoom in image is not clear. But for network digital video input, as it supports resolution up to 1280*960, the zoom in image is still very clear. This is very helpful for IP camera installation. 3.3.1.5 Snapshot Click the icon "Snapshot ",when the video in, to take a picture and save the current video frame in the SD card as JPEG file.
  • Page 24 3.3.1.6 Video record When you click the "Record" icon, video starts recording. A red recording icon appears on the screen and begins to flash and a timer appears indicating the time elapsed for the video. Click on the "Record" icon again to stop recording and save the video file to the SD card. if select manual storage, before recording begins ,appears dialog box "Input Name"...
  • Page 25 To rename or delete an image, click and hold on the file until this screen below appears Click to close and return to PTZ controller. 3.3.1.8 Record playback Click the "Playback" icon to view your recorded videos. Tap on the video file image you want to watch. To rename or delete a video, click and hold on the file until this screen appears: Page.21.

  • Page 26: Onvif

    Video files also can play in the main menu “Video Player". 3.3.2 ONVIF The Open Network Video Interface Forum (ONVIF) app is used to connect to ONVIF compliant IP cameras only. If the IP camera's video stream is MPEG4, use the ONVIF (SD) mode. If your IP camera's video stream is H.264, use ONVIF HD (High Definition), HD mode cannot support MPEG4.
  • Page 27 ONVIF cameras. It lists the camera name and IP address on the Device List. If no cameras appear under the device list, try clicking on the Refresh button Click “refresh”, the IPC tester scanned ONVIF network camera on the internet. Click the camera in the list of devices, camera login window pops up. Input the camera’s username and pass word.
  • Page 28 Click “device list” of the tester’s screen left, will shows the camera information and setting. Such as “Device information”, “Time setting”, “Maintenance” “Network setting”, “User management”, “Live video”, “Image setting”etc. Some functions must camera's setting open to operate. Live Video: Click "Live Video" to view the live video feed from the IP camera. To make the image full screen, double tap on the video.
  • Page 29 Video Streaming: Click “Video Set” to enter, set the IP camera decoding resolution, click “OK “to save. Image setting: Click "Imaging Set" to adjust image brightness, saturation, contrast, sharpness and backlight compensation mode. Page.25.
  • Page 30 Profiles: Click"profiles",can view video streaming current configuration files, as well as switch between Major stream and minor stream . Preview pictures: Quickly preview and zoom in or out pictures, automatically and manual refresh Page.26.
  • Page 31 Network setting: Click “Network Set ”to change the IP address settings. Note: Some cameras are not fully ONVIF compliant and cannot support changing their IP address, so there is no change after saving. Zoom in image: press the key to enter the zoom mode. Press it again to exit zoom mode. When the image is enlarged tap left, right, up or down on the image to move the whole image on the screen Page.27.
  • Page 32 If it is network video input to the tester, as the tester supports resolution up to 1080p, the input image will be very clear after it is enlarged. This is greatly helpful to help the installers to ensure the IP camera’s video coverage and decide the IP camera’s install site.
  • Page 33 auto-recording the files after screenshots . Record: When you click the "Record" icon, video starts recording. A red recording icon appears on the screen and begins to flash and a timer appears indicating the time elapsed for the video. Click on the "Stop"...

  • Page 34: Ip Camera Test

    Click icons to enter IP camera test Display high-definition images, support snapshot, video record and playback. Currently, the IPC tester only support some brands’ specified IP cameras, the brands include Dahua , Hikvision, Kodak , Samsung, etc. OEM service is available.
  • Page 35 Note:Currently, the IPC Test App only supports some brands' specific IP cameras; these include specific models made by ACTI, AXIS, Dahua, Hikvision, Samsung, and many more. If the camera is not fully integrated, please use the ONVIF or RTSP apps.
  • Page 36 IPC Password: Enter IP camera’s login password, if default enter password, not show relevant letters, click “display” to show the passord IPC Port No.:Select IP camera type, it default relative camera port number, and not need change. After setting, click “Enter” to enter image interface.

  • Page 37: Ip Address Scan

    IP camera test interface. Under the IPC Test , on the IP camera image display, there is “Video Menu” icon, click “Video Menu”, appears toolbar: Snapshot, Record, Photo, Playback, PTZ, Set, etc. Please refer to ONVIF to use these functions 3.3.4 IP address scan...

  • Page 38: Port Finder

    time and Timeout. Press “Start” to start pinging. If the IP camera or network device is not configured properly or not plugged in, it will say “Destination host unreachable,” or have 100% packet loss. If the tester connects to the device, the send and receive packets will have a 0% packet loss. Application: PING testing is the most conventional network debugging tools.

  • Page 39: Data Monitor

    If the tester and PoE switch are connected well, the LAN port of POE switch flash at special frequency, If not, no any changes on the LAN port Application: The tester will send special signals to make the connected LAN port flicker at special frequency, which will enable the installers to easily and quickly find the connected Ethernet cable.

  • Page 40: Media Player

    When the tester receives the code, Press the key to clear screen. Though the RS485 port, display the PTZ control code of the multifunctional keyboard or the DVR. Controller can check the status of the RS485 transmission through the code on the display. (The RS485 communication rate must be the same.) Application:Check the RS485 communication states of the video optical transmitter whether normal.

  • Page 41: Audio Player

    3.3.9 Audio player Click the icon to enter , audio player only supports MP3 format Audio files. 3.3.10 Calculator Click icon to enter 3.3.11Browser Click icon to enter Type in the camera’s IP address and press “Go” to access the IP camera’s interface. Page.37.

  • Page 42: Ip Camera Viewer

    3.3.12 IP Camera viewer In addition to the ONVIF app or the IPC Test app, you can use one of the mobile apps in the IPC Viewer folder to view IP camera video. If you cannot find your desired mobile apps, you can send us the mobile apps (Android version.
  • Page 43 Click desktop icon several seconds, to uninstall this application Click icon “update “ in the IPC viewer interface,to update mobile apps Page.39.

  • Page 44: Dc12Vpower Output

    3.3.13 DC12Vpower output Click icon to enter DC 12V power output interface. If to click without prior to change the switch “ON” to “OFF”, the 12VDC power output will till stay on, and the icon”12V ON” appear on the top bar. Change the switch “ON” to “OFF” to shut off the 12VDC power output.

  • Page 45: Application Tools

    2. Don’t output this DC12V/1A power to the DC12V/IN port of the IP camera tester to avoid destroy 3. The IPC tester power output is close to 1A, if the IP camera’s power is over 2V, the tester will auto enter protection mode. Disconnect all the connections of the tester and then connect the tester with power adaptor to resume the tester.
  • Page 46 Audio Record:Connect an audio device t the IP tester’s audio input port. Click the icon to enter the Audio Recorder app. Click the red button to stop, and the unit will prompt you to save the recording. Net work test (Ethernet bandwidth test) To use the Network tester, you will need two IP testers.
  • Page 47 2. Start send packet test::Using the other IP tester and type in the Server's IP address at the top right corner of the screen. This app is used to send packets for network speed testing. Click the “Start” button to send the packets and start testing. Network bandwidth testing can also be tested with a computer using compatible network bandwidth testing software.
  • Page 48 Tester as Client, tester’s IP address is:192.168.0.230. The Server and the Client are at the same network segment, but with different IP address. Input Server’s IP address 192.168.0.89 in the tester and click “Start” to test network bandwidth. Or tester as a Server, computer as test Client（select Client, input tester’s IP address to test） Page.44.
  • Page 49 When tester as Server, shows results: DHCP server: Click on the DHCP icon to open the DHCP server app. Select the “Start” check box at the top and make any desired changes to the network settings. Click “Save” to start assigning dynamic IP addresses for IP cameras and other networked devices.
  • Page 50 pls click to view the notepad , all saving contents display. Click each record bar to show the details. Press the record bar for several seconds, prompt whether delete it Link monitor : Click the icon to open the Link Monitor app. This app is used to see if an IP address is occupied by other network devices.

  • Page 51: Apps Tools

    The RTSP Player app will allow you to view the RTSP video stream from an IP camera. If you were unable to view your camera via the ONVIF or IPC Test apps, it is possible your camera will have an RTSP stream and you can view live video.
  • Page 52 RTSP Add: This is where you can manually enter the IP camera’s RTSP URL or click on Search to search the network for cameras that use an RTSP stream. IPC Username: Enter the IP camera’s user name. IPC Password: Enter the IP camera’s password.
  • Page 53 Click “start” to trace the goal address IP discovery Using IP discovery app ,you don’t need to know the first two digits of camera’s IP address , it can auto-scan the whole network segment IP, and auto-modify tester’s IP address , greatly improved engineering efficiency .
  • Page 54 Step 3: Click “Rapid ONVIF”, tester will auto- log in and display image from the camera, then click “IPC TEST”, select the camera type, and start to test. Note: 1) IP discovery app, when testing, it is mainly for connecting camera and tester by cable directly.
  • Page 55 operation instructions Rapid ONVIF , Pls refer to above ONVIF features in the manual 3.3.15 APPS Tools Click the icon to open the Tool Folder. You can move desktop icons into the Tools Folder by pressing on the icon for a few seconds until the screen below appears You can also move an icon back to the desktop by pressing on the icon for a few seconds until it asks you if you want to move the icon back to the Desktop.

  • Page 56: System Set

    3.3.16 System Set Click icon to enter Language: Select your desired language: English, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Italian or Polish, etc. Date/Time:Set the Date/time IP setting: Manually set the IP address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, DNS address or select “Dynamic allocation” to use DHCP. To test multiple network segments, click “Advanced” and then click “Add”...
  • Page 57 SD Card: Displays SD Card Capacity. You can also format the SD card or unmount it before removing FTP serve: Once the IPC tester connects to a network, a computer can be used to read the SD card files via FTP.

  • Page 58: Update

    Version information: This displays the version information for each application. Screen rotation: Click on “Screen Rotation” to flip the IP tester’s display 180 degrees. This function is very convenient for the user to connect the LAN cable on the bottom of the unit without having to flip the unit itself PTZ address scan: You can toggle the PTZ Address scan off or on before entering the “PTZ controller”...
  • Page 59 Company’s warranty. The IPC tester power output is close to 1A, if the IP camera’s power is over 1A, the tester will auto enter protection mode. Disconnect all the connections of the tester and then connect the tester with power adaptor to resume the tester.

  • Page 60: Audio Test

    10/100M auto adapt,RJ45 Built in WIFI,speeds150M, allows you to connect to a wireless network and WIFI view IP camera ONVIF,ONVIF PTZ, Dahua IPC-HFW2100P, Hikvision DS-2CD864-E13, IP camera type Samsung SNZ-5200, Tiandy TD-NC9200S2, Kodak IPC120L, Honeywell HICC-2300T, RTSP Viewer. Customized welcome...
  • Page 61 1 channel audio signal input, test whether sound normal, supports record and Audio test save audio Support RS485 control, Baud 600-115200bps, Compatible with more than 30 PTZ control protocols such as PELCO-D/P, Samsung, Panasonic, Lilin, Yaan, etc Captures and analyzes the command data from controlling device,also can Data monitor send hexadecimal POWER...

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