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PiXORD 261 series User Manual

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  • Page 2 Don’t use any chemical detergent to clean the machine surface, use a damp cotton cloth only. Regularly clean the dome cover to assure proper focus ability. Please install the PIXORD NDC in a dry area, water and high humidity may cause damage on internal parts. External housing should be used for outdoor installation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4-3. Assign IP by IP Installer........................27 4-3-1.Execute IP Installer ..........................27 4-3-2.The PIXORD IP Installer form is displayed on the screen..............27 4-3-3. Assign an IP Address to PIXORD NDC .....................28 4-4. Verify the IP Address and Open the Home Page................. 29 4-5.
  • Page 4 6-5-2. Event Edit............................51 7-1. Initial Power Up Inspection........................56 7-2. Manual Operation (Pan / Tilt Control)....................57 7-3. PIXORD NDC Selection........................58 7-4. Zoom Lens Control..........................59 7-5. Manual Zoom Lens Control Speed Selection..................60 7-6. Focus Control ............................62 7-7.

  • Page 5: What Is Pixord Network Dome Camera

    Dome Camera, it built in Pan/Tile/Zoom and CCD module to distribute the compressed live video into Intranet/Internet through Ethernet connection. PIXORD NDC can be moved (Pan/Tile/Zoom) the view point to get the best monitoring angle easily via standard browser such as Explore or Netscape PIXORD NDC is self-contained Web Server.

  • Page 6: Advantage Features

    High speed rotation and tilt, speed range varies from 0.18°/sec~360°/sec 180° Horizontal Instant Flip 6 alarm inputs, 1 alarm output can be set as NO (normally open) or NC (normally close) for each PIXORD NDC Two types of alarm response mode: Lock Mode, Release Mode Build in 1/4”...

  • Page 7: Structural Element

    2. Physical Connections 2-1. Structural Element 1. Dome Cover 2. Camera Case 3. Decoration Ring 4. RS-485 In/Out Jack 5. Alarm In / Out Jack 6. Video In / Out Jack 7. Power In Jack 8. Ethernet / Power / Status / Network LED 9.

  • Page 8: Connection Jack And Cable Requirement

    Recommend Data Cable:5C2V Alarm In/Out Jack : - Each PIXORD NDC contains 6 alarm inputs and 1 alarm output - Alarm Input Voltage 5.6V max, Output 0.5A 120Vac/ 1A 24Vdc - Recommend Data Cable: UL 26 AWG 80 C 300V...
  • Page 9 DVR or multiplexer through twisted pair cable. - RS-485 Output (TXDO+, TXDO-) sending out signal to next PIXORD NDC through twisted pair cable. - Recommend Data Cable: 2547 VW-ISC UL 24 AWG x 2C - Transmission Distance: Max. 1 Kilometer...

  • Page 10: Dip Switch Setting

    - Turn number 1 switch to OFF position for Manual White Balance (MWB) - When PIXORD NDC is set to MWB, turn number 4 switch to ON for Outdoor (color temp. 3200K) or to OFF for Indoor (color temp. 6300K)

  • Page 11: Pixord Ndc Id Address Setting Refer Chart

    2-4. PIXORD NDC ID Address Setting Refer Chart Up to 64 PIXORD NDC can be serial linking in one system. Therefore each dome is addressing by ID switch located at the base of the PIXORD NDC. Below is the address setting for camera 1~64:...

  • Page 12: Indoor Installation Structural Drawing

    3. Installation 3-1. Indoor Installation Structural Drawing...

  • Page 13: Outdoor Installation Structural Drawing (Pendant Mounting)

    3-2. Outdoor Installation Structural Drawing (Pendant Mounting)

  • Page 14: Embedded Mounting (False Ceiling)

    3-3. Embedded Mounting (False Ceiling)
  • Page 16 Note: After dome cover is attached, use glass-cleaning cloth to clean dome cover. Unclean dome cover may affect camera performance.

  • Page 17: Attached Mounting (Fixed Ceiling)

    3-4. Attached Mounting (Fixed Ceiling)
  • Page 18 Note: After dome cover is attached, use glass-cleaning cloth to clean dome cover. Unclean dome cover may affect camera performance.
  • Page 19 3-5. Pendant Mounting (External Housing)
  • Page 22 Note: When PIXORD NDC is installed inside outdoor housing, please don’t attach dome cover. Violation may affect camera performance.

  • Page 24: Preparation Before Ip Assignment

    NDC is powered on and correctly connected to the network. Obtain an IP address not used yet from your network administrator. MAC Address: Each PIXORD NDC has a unique Ethernet address (MAC address) shown on the bottom of the PIXORD NDC as the serial number (S/N) with 12 digits (e.g.

  • Page 25: Assign Ip Address By Arp Command

    The IP address assigned to the PIXORD NDC shall be the same IP domain (presented as same subnet mask) as the PC IP address. In our case, a PC IP address is 192.168.0.1 and the PIXORD NDC is 192.168.0.200, so the subnet mask shall be 255.255.255.0. If a PC subnet mask is 255.255.255.128 or higher, then the domain can’t cover 192.168.0.200, so the setting won’t take effective.
  • Page 26 In DOS, enter “arp –s 192.168.0.200 00-04-29-00-01-50” 4. Enter command <ping –t [PIXORD NDC IP Address]> shall get constant reply after 3~4 timeouts, then press CTRL-C to exit pinging. In DOS, enter “ping –t 192.168.0.200” C:\>arp -s 192.168.0.200 00-04-29-00-01-50 C:\>ping -t 192.168.0.200 Pinging 192.168.0.200 with 32 bytes of data:...

  • Page 27: Assign Ip By Ip Installer

    4-3. Assign IP by IP Installer PIXORD IP Installer is a Windows 98/ME/NT/2000 program. It is the software providing an easier way for the setting of IP address and network configurations of PIXORD’s NDC. Using this tool, you can easily set multiple PIXORD NDCs at the same time with the batch setting function.

  • Page 28: Assign An Ip Address To Pixord Ndc

    4-3-3. Assign an IP Address to PIXORD NDC Select the MAC Address of your PIXORD NDC in the list. The MAC Address is identical to the unit’s S/N (Serial Number). And click the menu bar View/Property to open the Property Page for the selected item. After filling in the properties, click the OK button to submit the settings for the unit and the settings will be activated immediately.

  • Page 29: Verify The Ip Address And Open The Home

    To access the Home Page of the selected unit, run the View/Open Web on the menu bar. If you find your browser is opened and automatically connected to the PIXORD NDC Home Page, it means you’ve assigned an IP Address to...

  • Page 30: Verify And Complete The Installation From Your Browser

    4-5. Verify and Complete the Installation from Your Browser Start your browser and enter the IP Address of your PIXORD NDC in the Address field. The PIXORD NDC can support Microsoft Internet Explorer and Netscape. But the voice feature can only be run under Microsoft Internet Explorer.

  • Page 31: To Browse Pixord Ndc Live Video From Home

    5. PIXORD NDC Homepages’ Usage Overview 5-1. To Browse PIXORD NDC Live Video From Homepage Start your Web browser and enter the URL （ e.g.,“http://61.220.235.172”） in the Address field. The Home page of the PIXORD NDC is now displayed: Video Size You can adjust the video size and appearance on the screen with the following sizes.
  • Page 32 Zoom In / Zoom Out Click (Zoom In) to see the near view. Click (Zoom Out) to see the far view. Revolve Click to turn camera 180 degree. Joystick Drag the Joystick to control the pan and tile degree of the PIXORD NDC.

  • Page 33: Configuration

    5-2. Configuration Page The Configurations of the PIXORD NDC are now presented as links in the margin of the Configuration Page. Simply click the relevant link for the settings you want to configure. Configurations Overview Server Configurations Functions Description General Set various information about the server name and the language type, etc.
  • Page 34 I/O Configurations Functions Description GPIO General Purpose Input / Output. These are for event triggers and actions PTZ Device To control the PTZ device and set the preset points. Video Configurations Functions Description Time Stamp Show time and text on the video. Quality Adjust the video quality and compression level.

  • Page 35: Server Configuration

    Owner Email: IF Return mail address when using SMTP mail delivery is not specified correctly, some security SMTP server may reject the delivery of this mail. MAC Address: Display MAC address information for this PIXORD NDC. It’s read only. Firmware Version: Display firmware version information.

  • Page 36: User Settings

    The user can be configured to have limited permission to see video, for example, “capable of changing video size, etc”. “Administrator User” is the user in User Configuration with administration permission. The user has all permission to operate the PIXORD-261, such as managing, configuring, and upgrading the software. 6-1-2-2. Add New User...
  • Page 37 Cancel to abort above operation When entering “submit” at first time, PIXORD NDC will ask for a new administrator to login in. Once getting users in list, then you could choose users in list to make modification (update), or remove specified user. Click...

  • Page 38: Clock Setting

    6-1-3. Clock Setting The built-in real-time clock of PIXORD NDC provides accurate date/time of system even when power off. For different time zone or long period operation, you may need to adjust the clock --- just enter Time and Date information then click Submit.

  • Page 39: System Command

    Note: The factory default just recovers the working setting but it isn’t saved to permanent memory (will back to previous setting after boot). To change the boot settings, you must set “Save Changes”. Save Changes: Save the working setting to permanent memory that will retrieve after reboot. Reboot System: Force PIXORD NDC to restart.

  • Page 40: Network Setting

    PIXORD ndc with IP 192.168.0.200 and port with 8000). These features enable user to use PIXORD NDC behind NAT or IP Sharing devices which could access up to 65536 PIXORD NDC with one IP Address. The factory default won’t change the IP Address and Port setting. Once forgetting the specified port of your PIXORD NDC, you must use ARP &...

  • Page 41: Smtp Settings

    6-2-2. SMTP Settings Sender’s Email Address: Your E-mail address. SMTP Server Address: SMTP server IP address. Authentication: If the SMTP Server has enabled authentication function. You have to fill up the User Name and Password to pass through the authentication.

  • Page 42: Dhcp Settings

    IP address of your PIXORD NDC. A HTML file named NewIP_xxxxxx.htm will appear under the upload path for you to link to PIXORD NDC, where xxxxxx is the last six digits of the serial number. FTP Host Name: FTP server address...

  • Page 43: Ddns Setting

    This service could be useful when PIXORD NDC is located behind Dial-up ADSL or IP sharing devices, which does not have fix IP address, then it’s impossible to reach PIXORD NDC from Internet. The mechanism of PIXORD DDNS service is described as below: When PIXORD NDC enables the DDNS service, it will “register”...
  • Page 44 Internet HTTP (port 80) request to Intranet port 8000, then, in this case, we must configure the “Router Incoming Port” to 80, and inside the PIXORD NDC Network settings should set HTTP port with 8000. Update Time: Specify the PIXORD NDC updated frequency in seconds, and the default is 600 (10 minutes), this is interval that PIXORD NDC will automatically send an updated packet to PIXORD DDNS server.

  • Page 45: I / O Configuration

    6-3. I / O Configuration 6-3-1. GPIO Input Status Display the GPIO (General Purpose Input) status. The GPIO Terminal Block / MINI DIN provides control signal input, which includes four GPIO inputs as Relay function.

  • Page 46: Ptz Settings

    AutoPan Only the first 16 preset positions Auto Iris of PIXORD Dome Camera can be set to auto pan mode and first 6 The lens will automatically adjust preset positions are itself for optimum Iris.

  • Page 47: Video Setting

    6-4. Video Setting 6-4-1. Time Stamp Display Time Stamp & Text over the video just click on these check boxes. Display Time check box: Display the Time Stamp. Display Text check box: Display text block. Fill in the text string to display. The valid characters are a –...

  • Page 48: Video Adjustment

    6-4-2. Video Adjustment The PIXORD NDC is capable of detecting NTSC/PAL automatically, video signal active/lose, fully automatic (plug & see) and don’t need any user configuration. Quality Adjustments: To adjust video contrast, brightness, hue, color saturation, and quality. Note that the quality level affects compression ratio and file size of video.
  • Page 49 0, it means no limitation on the video stream. Click “Save Changes” bottom if needed for existing data changed in PIXORD NDC when power off.

  • Page 50: Event Management

    6-5. Event Management 6-5-1. Motion Area Selection Motion Detection Region Selection: Move the mouse to the regions in video window with white blocks to determine the motion trigger areas. After setting with clicking the left button of the mouse, the selected areas will be turned to red blocks.

  • Page 51: Event Edit

    Note: The programmable event script has been supported since firmware version 2.0. All models of the PIXORD Internet Video Server (PIXORD 4000 / 2000 / 1000), Network Camera (PIXORD 100 / 120 / 200 / 240 / 241 / 205 / 126) and the Dome Camera (PIXORD 261) are supported.
  • Page 52 And, it will generate and append new script code to edit window. The other one is to edit the form manually, which is for experienced users that want to deeply control the functionalities of event operation. Please refer to “Event Script Programmers Guide” which could download from http://www.pixord.com for detail syntax and options description.

  • Page 53: System Configurations

    7. System Configurations PIXORD NDC Surveillance System is suitable for a wide range of surveillance applications. The system can be as single PIXORD NDC with one keyboard or encompassing as 64 domes with comprehensive matrix switching, PC control and even Digital Video Recording.
  • Page 54 TXDI-of RS-485 jack at back of the keyboard connects to TXDI- of RS-485 jack on PIXORD NDC. Multiple Dome means that more than one PIXORD NDC is linked in the system. Each dome connects to next dome forming a serial linking. Each dome has an individual ID dip switch, which allows the keyboard to identify each PIXORD NDC and make command.
  • Page 55 RS-485 Connection Between PIH-804 Data Distributor and PIXORD NDC output TXDI1+ of PIH-804 connects to TXDI+ of 1 PIXORD NDC and TXDI1- of PIH-804 to TXDI-of PIXORD NDC. Linking 2 PIXORD NDC TXDO+ of 1 PIXORD NDC connects to TXDI+ of 2...

  • Page 56: Initial Power Up Inspection

    7. System Configurations 7-1. Initial Power Up Inspection After the power is first applied to a dome it will perform a self-test procedure. This calibrates and checks the basic functions of the dome; control is not possible during this self-test period. Once the camera has stopped moving, it will then be ready to control if preset positions and tours have been programmed into a dome and the power is turned off, the dome will enter the Auto Scan mode once the power is turned on again (after self-test period).

  • Page 57: Manual Operation (Pan / Tilt Control)

    7-2. Manual Operation (Pan / Tilt Control) To control the pan and tilt movement of the dome simply use the joystick on the keyboard; to pan the camera left push the joystick to the left, to tilt down pull the joystick down (towards you). To move the dome faster push the joystick further in that direction, the joystick is proportional to the speed of the dome;...

  • Page 58: Pixord Ndc Selection

    7-3. PIXORD NDC Selection To call out a dome controlling or setting To select 1 PIXORD NDC Push key 1 follow by CAM key. To select 64 PIXORD NDC Push key 6 then 4 followed by CAM key. When matrix system is used, select monitor before camera selection. Please refer to matrix system ＊...

  • Page 59: Zoom Lens Control

    7-4. Zoom Lens Control To Zoom In Push ZOOM IN key. The viewing angle becomes narrower and target will become enlarged on the screen. Zooming will stop when the key is released. To Zoom Out Push ZOOM OUT key. The viewing angle becomes wider and target will become smaller on the screen. Zooming will stop when the key is released.

  • Page 60: Manual Zoom Lens Control Speed Selection

    AUX LIGHT Note: “Setup Initialize…” message will be displayed on the monitor for 4~5 seconds, after escape from setup menu. All setting is stored in PIXORD NDC.
  • Page 61 Manual Zoom Speeds Switch: After above steps were completed. The selected manual zoom speed is stored in PIXORD NDC. To use the selected LENS SPEED manual zoom speed under lens control, user has to push key before operation, and otherwise WIPER manual zooming speed will be “FAST”...

  • Page 62: Focus Control

    (PIH-801 keyboard LCD displays “F=M”) Manual Focus Speeds Switch: After above steps were completed, the selected manual focus speed is stored in PIXORD NDC. To use the selected manual focus speed under lens control, user has to push key Before operation, otherwise manual-focusing speed...

  • Page 63: Iris Control

    Manual Iris Speeds Switch: After above steps were completed, the selected manual iris speed is stored in PIXORD NDC. To use the selected manual iris speed under lens control, user has to push key before operation, otherwise manual iris speed will be “MEDIUM”...
  • Page 64 Two ways to operate 180 instant flip: 1. Push key on keyboard to flip the camera 180 horizontally. 2. Push joystick down to bring the camera down to the end, release the joystick and quickly push joystick down twice to flip the camera 180 horizontally.

  • Page 65: Preset Positions Setting

    Once the data is set, the preset only the first 16 preset positions of PIXORD NDC can be set to auto pan mode and first 6 presets positions are corresponding with the 6 alarm inputs.

  • Page 66: Adjusting Lens

    Adjusting Lens ZOOM IN / OUT, FOCUS NEAR / FAR / AUTO and IRIS O / C / AUTO keys. When set up preset point, using manual focus will provide both clarity and stability of image. Setting Preset Speed The speed the dome travels to that preset position can be adjusted from 1 to 255 per Second (the factory default is 0 / sec).

  • Page 67: Setting Preset Dwell Time

    Setting Preset Dwell Time The dwell time means the time user wants to view on certain preset position under Auto Pan the Preset Dwell Time can be set between 0 ~ 255 seconds. (The factory default is 0 second) * If the dwell is set to 0 second then that position will be omitted from the Auto Scan Tour. To set dwell to 5 seconds: Push key 5 followed by F 2 key.
  • Page 68 Setting Preset Group The purpose of setting preset group allows the management of the 16 preset positions before auto scanning. The first 16 preset positions of each dome are separated in 4 groups. Preset Group must be set for the auto pan reference. Group 1 includes: 1st 2 and 4 preset positions.
  • Page 69 Activating Auto Pan When the Auto Pan function is activated, the PIXORD NDC will auto touring the preset groups entered. To activate Auto Pan: Push AUTO PAN key, confirming the activation of auto pan. (When use PIH-800II, Auto Pan Led will be lit. When use PIH-801, LCD will display F = A) To stop Auto Pan: Push AUTO PAN key again, confirming the stop of auto pan.
  • Page 70 Alarm Management The 6 alarm inputs of each PIXORD NDC are corresponding with the first 6 preset positions. When an alarm signal is triggered, the dome will go to the relevant position at 360 /sec. Make sure the first 6 preset positions are set to desired alarm areas.
  • Page 71 Alarm Output Each PIXORD NDC has 1 alarm output, with three contacts: Common, NC (normally close) and NO (normally open) to activate linking devices. When alarm response mode is set to LOCK Mode: When the alarm is triggered, NC contact to Common will be open and NO contact to common will be close.
  • Page 72 8. SPECIFICATION Operational Manual Pan/ Tilt Speed.…………………………………………..0.18~ 180 /sec (8 stages) Preset Position Pan/ Tilt Speed.………………………………….1 ~255 /sec Preset Position Dwell Time………………………………………..1 ~ 255 /secretary Recall Preset Position Pan/ Tilt Speed…………………………..360 /sec 180 Instant Flip Rotation Speed…………………………………..360 /sec Pan Rotation…………………………………………………………360 Continuous Tilt Rotation…………………………………………………………..-5 ℃...
  • Page 73 Sensitivity Up…………………………………………………………25X : Top / Bottom / Left / Right / Center 25X : On / Off / Auto White Balance………………………………………………………..17X / 22X : Auto / Outdoor / Indoor 25X : 2 Auto mode / Outdoor / Indoor Video Output…………………………………………………………CVBS 1.0Vpp 75∩ Optical Lens 22X Lens Focal Length………………………………………………..f = 3.9~86mm 22X Lens Aperture Max………………..

  • Page 74: Check Software Version

    Appendix A - Upgrading the Software PIXORD NDC software is contained in Flash Memory, a silicon chip allowed to be erased and re-written. It provides an easy way to update the software without change any parts; just simply load the newest software from network.
  • Page 75 Note: If FTP session quits immediately after issued by command, you should continue pinging PIXORD NDC instantly. If PIXORD NDC replies to the ping command right after pinging, it means PIXORD NDC may not enter the self-programming stage to verify the software version. If not updated, then you should reboot PIXORD NDC and back to step 3 to try again C:\temp>ftp 192.168.0.200...
  • Page 76 221 Goodbye. <=Quit ftp session immediately <=if the window is frozen, please open another dos session C:\temp>ping -t 192.168.0.200 Pinging 192.168.0.200 with 32 bytes of data: Request timed out. Request timed out. Request timed out. Request timed out. Request timed out. Request timed out.
  • Page 77 Appendix B - Update custom web pages PIXORD NDC has a built-in web server, so the web contents are contained in Flash Memory, the same as software parts, allowed to erase and re-written. It provides an easy way to update the web pages --- just simply load and issue command from network (FTP and Telnet).
  • Page 78 5) Save the changes to flash Telnet to the PIXORD NDC. And run command “Up –w” to write the complete web pages into flash. The detailed procedures are list as below, 1.
  • Page 79 Appendix C - Emergency Factory Default In certain circumstance, to restore the server to initial factory default state may be necessary, normally processed through web page (Miscellaneous Operation). If the user can’t get into web page (e.g. Missing of Username and Password information), then he could use Emergency Factory Default to restore the factory default.
  • Page 80 Appendix D - Quick Reference Table PIH-800II Quick Reference Table Function Operation Pan/Tilt Control To Tilt Up Push Joystick Forward To Tilt Down Push Joystick Down To Tile Left Push Joystick Left To Tilt Right Push Joystick Right Dome Selection Numeric Key+CAM Zoom In Zoom In...
  • Page 81 PIH-801 Quick Reference Table Function Operation To Tilt Up Push Joystick Forward To Tilt Down Push Joystick Down Pan/Tilt Control To Tile Left Push Joystick Left To Tilt Right Push Joystick Right Dome Selection Numeric Key+CAM Zoom In Zoom In Zoom Out Zoom Out Manually Bring The Object Farther...
  • Page 82 Appendix E - Trouble Shooting Trouble Shooting No Power Check power input connection Check fuse on the PCB Check connection between camera body and base No Video Check camera video output on camera Check cable (damaged cable) Check video input connection on monitor Check 20PIN connection between camera body and base No Telemetry Check camera ID switch setting...
  • Page 83 Decoration Ring Embedded M4 x 25 Tapping Screw-round Attached head Plastic Screw Nut Attached Decoration Ring Attached...

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