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Moxa Technologies MXNVR-RO User Manual

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Moxa MXNVR-RO Industrial Network Video
Recorder User's Manual
Edition 2.0, February 2017
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© 2017 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1 Moxa MXNVR-RO Industrial Network Video Recorder User’s Manual Edition 2.0, February 2017 www.moxa.com/product © 2017 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    Moxa MXNVR-RO Industrial Network Video Recorder User’s Manual The software described in this manual is furnished under a license agreement and may be used only in accordance with the terms of that agreement. Copyright Notice © 2017 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Before Getting Started

    Before using your MXNVR-RO, please pay close attention to the following instructions:  After opening the MXNVR-RO box, compare the contents of the box with the Package Checklist in Chapter 1. Notify your sales representative if any of the items are missing or damaged.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Installing an Internal Storage Device ....................3-8 Making a Storage Drive Hot-Swappable ....................3-9 Access the MXNVR-RO-T Web-interface .................... 4-1 Overview of the MXNVR-RO-T Web Homepage ..................4-2 Network Settings ......................... 4-3 Time Setting ..........................4-4 System Config ..........................4-5 Software Upgrade ........................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction This chapter gives a general overview of the MXNVR-RO-T computer’s hardware features and specifications. The following topics are covered in this chapter:  Overview  Package Checklist...

  • Page 6: Overview

    The MXNVR-RO-T embedded computer uses an Intel Core i7 processor, and features 2 RS-232/422/485 serial ports, dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, 3 USB 2.0 ports, and dual VGA/DVI-D video output. The MXNVR-RO-T computer is compliant with mandatory sections of EN 50155 (performance, TX temperature, shock vibration), making it ideal for railway and other industrial transport applications.

  • Page 7: Hardware Introduction

    Hardware Introduction The MXNVR-RO-T embedded computer is compact and built for use in rugged industrial applications. LED indicators help monitor performance and identify trouble spots, multiple serial ports allow you to connect a variety of devices for wireless operation, and the reliable and stable hardware platform lets you devote your attention to developing your applications, rather than spending time on low-level APIs and device drivers.

  • Page 8: Appearance

    Moxa MXNVR-RO Hardware Introduction Appearance Front View Rear View...

  • Page 9: Dimensions

    Moxa MXNVR-RO Hardware Introduction Dimensions LED Indicators LED Name LED Color LED Function Power Green Power is on and functioning normally Power is off, or has failed Storage Yellow CFast card/HDD/SSD is transmitting data. CFast card/HDD/SSD is not transmitting data.

  • Page 10: Real Time Clock

    Moxa MXNVR-RO Hardware Introduction Real Time Clock The embedded computer’s real-time clock is powered by a lithium battery. We strongly recommend that you do NOT replace the lithium battery on your own. If the battery needs to be changed, we suggest you contact the Moxa RMA service team.

  • Page 11: Hardware Connection Description

    In this chapter, we show how to connect the embedded computers to the network and to a variety of common devices. The following topics are covered in this chapter:  Installing the MXNVR-RO-T  Wiring Requirements  Connecting the Power ...

  • Page 12: Installing The Mxnvr-Ro-T

    Hardware Connection Description Installing the MXNVR-RO-T Wall or Cabinet Mounting The MXNVR-RO-T comes with two wall-mounting brackets. Use two screws per side to attach the MXNVR-RO-T to a wall or cabinet. Wiring Requirements This section describes how to connect peripheral devices to the embedded computer.

  • Page 13: Connecting The Power

    Hardware Connection Description Connecting the Power Connect the 24 to 110 VDC power line with M12 connector to the MXNVR-RO-T computer. If the power is supplied properly, the Power LED will glow a solid green after 25 to 30 seconds.
  • Page 14 Moxa MXNVR-RO Hardware Connection Description NOTE For best performance and transmission quality, Moxa strongly recommends that you use cables and connectors from Phoenix Contact. 2. Depending on your M12 X-coded cable, orient the cable so that: • The indicator on the M12 X-coded cable aligns with the key notch on the port, or •...

  • Page 15: Connecting To A Serial Device

    Line-out, left Line out, plug-in detected Line-out, right NOTE This is the pin assignment for the computer-side connectors on the MXNVR-RO-T shell. If you are wiring peripheral-side connectors for an audio cable, you will need to mirror the pin assignment.

  • Page 16: Digital Input/Output

    Moxa MXNVR-RO Hardware Connection Description Digital Input/Output The MXNVR-RO-T comes with a 6-ch digital input and a 2-ch digital output through a terminal block connector. The pin assignments and the wiring methods are shown below. DI Wiring: Dry Contact DI Wiring: Wet Contact...

  • Page 17: Connecting To A Dvi-D Monitor

    Connecting to the USB Ports On its rear panel the MXNVR-RO-T has an X-coded M12 USB 2.0 port, as well as 2 type A USB 2.0 ports. The hosts can be used for an external flash disk or hard drive for storing large amounts of data. You can also use these USB hosts to connect to a keyboard or a mouse.

  • Page 18: Installing An Internal Storage Device

    Installing an Internal Storage Device The MXNVR-RO-T computer comes with an internal storage tray that allows users to install a 2.5-inch SATA storage device, such as a hard disk or a SSD drive. Take the following steps to install your storage device.

  • Page 19: Making A Storage Drive Hot-Swappable

    Moxa MXNVR-RO Hardware Connection Description 4. Install the storage kit into the MXNVR-RO-T computer. Fasten four screws on the kit, and connect the cable the power onto the MXNVR-RO-T’s main board. 5. Replace the cover onto the back of the computer.
  • Page 20 3. Pull out the faceplate by unscrewing the thumbscrews in the upper corners, and then remove the plate. Fasten the storage drive to the faceplate flange as shown below, using the two flathead screws that were shipped with your MXNVR-RO-T. ATTENTION To successfully fit the disk into the slot, use the flathead screws to fasten the hard disk to the tray.
  • Page 21 Moxa MXNVR-RO Hardware Connection Description 3. When the LED stops blinking, you may remove the storage drive. 4. After reinstalling the HDD please press the button again to remount. 3-11...

  • Page 22: Access The Mxnvr-Ro-T Web-Interface

    Access the MXNVR-RO-T Web-interface This chapter includes information about how to access the MXNVR-RO-T Onboard Network Video Recorder for the first time. The following topics are covered in this chapter:  Overview of the MXNVR-RO-T Web Homepage  Network Settings ...

  • Page 23: Overview Of The Mxnvr-Ro-T Web Homepage

    Access the MXNVR-RO-T Web-interface Overview of the MXNVR-RO-T Web Homepage NOTE The MXNVR-RO-T’s web homepage is best viewed at 1280 x 1024 screen resolution. We strongly recommend using IE 10.0 (Microsoft Internet Explorer) or above to avoid incompatibility issues with the ActiveX Plug-in.

  • Page 24: Network Settings

    Access Method The MXNVR-RO-T supports the DHCP protocol, which means that the MXNVR-RO-T can get its IP address from a DHCP server automatically when it is connected to a TCP/IP network. The administrator should determine if it is more suitable to use DHCP, or to use a fixed IP address.

  • Page 25: Time Setting

    DNS Server fails to connect. the DHCP server, or left blank in non-DHCP environments. Time Setting On the Time Setting page, administrators can set up the MXNVR-RO-T date and time, which is included in the caption of all images. Time zone Setting Description Default...

  • Page 26: System Config

    Import button to update the system configuration quickly. By clicking the Factory Default button, the MXNVR-RO-T will be to reset to its factory default settings. By clicking the Reboot button, the MXNVR-RO-T will reboot, and by pressing the Shutdown button the MXNVR-RO-T will shut down.

  • Page 27: Download Tool

    Step 1: Press the Browse button to select the firmware file. NOTE For the VPort, the firmware file extension should be .rom. Step 2: Click on the Upgrade button to upload the firmware to the MXNVR-RO-T. Step 3: The system will start the firmware upgrade process. NOTE Updating process will take about 2 minutes.
  • Page 28 Moxa MXNVR-RO Access the MXNVR-RO-T Web-interface Step 2: start the installation process Step 3: select installation components Step 4: select the install destination folder...
  • Page 29 Moxa MXNVR-RO Access the MXNVR-RO-T Web-interface Step 5: wait for installation to complete Step6 complete the installation process...

  • Page 30: Configuration Tool

    Configuration Tool After installing the Configuration Tool, the next step is to configure the MXNVR-RO-T’s setting through the configuration tool. The following topics are covered in this chapter:  Overview of the MXNVR-RO-T Configuration Tool  NVR Management  System Setting ...

  • Page 31: Overview Of The Mxnvr-Ro-T Configuration Tool

    Overview of the MXNVR-RO-T Configuration Tool NOTE The MXNVR-RO-T’s web homepage is best viewed at 1280 x 1024 screen resolution. We strongly recommend using IE 10.0 (Microsoft Internet Explorer) or above to avoid incompatibility with the ActiveX Plug-in. NVR Management...
  • Page 32 “Device View”: View of all the devices that are connected to the NVR. “Group View”: View of all the devices that are connected to the Car. Discover NVR Discover NVR There are 3 ways to search for an MXNVR-RO. Setting Description Broadcast...
  • Page 33 Login Status Find a device on a specific IP address Server Name Set the research IP in a specific area Group Name MXNVR-RO’s group name and can be change here Model Name MXNVR-RO’s model name MAC Address MXNVR-RO’s MAC address number Software Version MXNVR-RO’s software number...

  • Page 34: System Setting

    Server Config Sever Information Setting Description Server Name Display or rename the MXNVR-RO system Group Name Display or rename the MXNVR-RO group’s name Enable Record File Enable or disable the video files with signatures Authentication System Shutdown Setting Description Reboot...

  • Page 35: Storage Setting

    Moxa MXNVR-RO Configuration Tool Storage Setting Storage Information Setting Description Storage Path Video files store path on disk Total Space Total storage capacity on the disk Available Space The total available storage capacity of the disk Usage % The storage capacity on the disk that is being used...
  • Page 36 Moxa MXNVR-RO Configuration Tool Time Setting Time zone setting Setting Description Default Time Zone Configure the time zone Date Time setting Setting Description Default Manual Manually change the NVR’s date and time setting Keep current date and time Automatic Use the NTP server to set the NVR’s date and time setting...

  • Page 37: Network Setting

    Moxa MXNVR-RO Configuration Tool Network Setting Network Setting Setting Description Default Network Interface Choose between different network interfaces DHCP Get the IP address automatically from the DHCP server DHCP Manual Use the IP address assigned by the administrator Security Setting...
  • Page 38 Moxa MXNVR-RO Configuration Tool NOTE • User can add Administrator and Operator's account, password, permissions, groups and custom description • The user can modify the Administrator and Operator passwords, permissions, groups and custom description • Administrator and Operator can delete the account, except preset admin account and current account...

  • Page 39: System Log

    Moxa MXNVR-RO Configuration Tool System Log System Log Setting Description Log Source Choose between a recording service or authentication service Date Choose the dates you want to search Clear All Log Clear all saved logs DateTime Show the date and time of the log...
  • Page 40 Moxa MXNVR-RO Configuration Tool Software Upgrade To upgrade the MXNVR-RO software it can be achieved by simply choosing file and then upgrade MXNVR-RO. Software Upgrade Setting Description File Path Choose the Path for file to upgrade MXNVR-RO-T Software Version Setting...

  • Page 41: Device

    Moxa MXNVR-RO Configuration Tool Device All of the connected device and camera info will be shown here. If the camera's settings need to be modified it can be done after choosing that specific camera. Choosing a specific camera will show that camera’s information on a device list, and the streaming connection information will be listed under connection info.

  • Page 42: Add Devices

    Moxa MXNVR-RO Configuration Tool Add Devices Discover Device Setting Description IP Address IP address of the connected device Login Status Login status of the connected device Preview Preview live video of the connected device Device Name Name of the connected device...
  • Page 43 Moxa MXNVR-RO Configuration Tool Preview Device Preview function gives the user a quick look at the live view of the device that is connected. Also to check if it is the right device that wants to connect. Devices Modification All of the settings can be modify here.

  • Page 44: Record

    Moxa MXNVR-RO Configuration Tool Modify Connection Streaming Presetting Setting Description Protocol type The protocol type of the device Select Stream Select streaming type Stream URI Shows streaming’s URI Media Type The media type of the device Keep Days The amount of days the file will be kept for Record It shows all of the recording status and recoding rules of each selected camera.
  • Page 45 Moxa MXNVR-RO Configuration Tool Connection List Setting Description Stream Type All: Shows both the main and secondary connections Main: Shows only the main connection Secondary: Shows only the secondary connection Setting Description IP Address IP address of the connected device...

  • Page 46: Event

    Moxa MXNVR-RO Configuration Tool Event All of the camera or NVR events are listed on this page, and you can also add new events here. Lists all the event rules that have been set. Once a rule has been chosen the detailed information will be listed below.
  • Page 47 Moxa MXNVR-RO Configuration Tool Rule Setting – Wizard mode The wizard helps the user set the rule that describes the events obtained by the camera or NVR and also the related actions. Shows step & Summary of rule setting 4 different wizard rule to choose...
  • Page 48 Moxa MXNVR-RO Configuration Tool Step1: Type Type Setting Description Continuous Recording Event can only choose Continuous recording Action can only choose Record Event Recording Event can choose any event except continuous recording. Action can only choose recording Event Trigger Actions...
  • Page 49 Moxa MXNVR-RO Configuration Tool Step2: Event • Name: The name of this event • Description: customers event description • Type: Show the current event type • Continuous: When the type chosen is continuous recording, the event will be recorded. •...
  • Page 50 NVR DI  DI Index: can choose between 1 and 8  Initial: Initial DI status Low and High  Current: MXNVR-RO DI situation •  CGI Start: customer setting CGI Event trigger command  CGI Stop: customer setting CGI Event end trigger command ...
  • Page 51 Moxa MXNVR-RO Configuration Tool Step3: Action Action List • Name: Name of the action • Action Type: Type of the action • Action Description: Description of the action Action Setting • Name: Name of the action • Description: Description of the action Bottom •...
  • Page 52 Moxa MXNVR-RO Configuration Tool • Snapshot  Device: To choose the Snapshot IP camera •  CGI Start: customer settings CGI command  CGI Stop: customer setting CGI command  User Name/ Password: CGI command’s username and password • VPort DO ...
  • Page 53 Moxa MXNVR-RO Configuration Tool • Notify Driver  Message: message that will show is the Driver’s View  Connection List: all the device that is Connected to MXNVR  Video Popup List: video Popup priority list  Up/Down: adjust the Video Popup sequence Step4: Schedule •...
  • Page 54 Moxa MXNVR-RO Configuration Tool Step5: Summary It shows all the information of the Rule setting in the last step, and you can double check all the parameters have been set, and decide to enable the rule for the NVR. 5-25...
  • Page 55 Moxa MXNVR-RO Configuration Tool Rule setting – advance Advanced Mode has 4 sectors that need to have the information filled in. • Rule information  Name: name of the Rule  Description: description of the Rule  Enable: choose enable or disable the Rule •...

  • Page 56: Schedule

    Moxa MXNVR-RO Configuration Tool Schedule Schedule List Setting Description Name Schedule’s name Type Schedule’s type, Daily or weekly Description Description of the recording schedule Information Setting Description Daily Every day apply daily schedule’s setting weekly Every week apply weekly schedule’s setting...
  • Page 57 Moxa MXNVR-RO Configuration Tool Adding new schedule or modify the original schedule Information Setting Description Schedule Name Schedule’s name Schedule Description Description of the recording schedule Mode Setting Description Daily Using mouse drag to select the recording period The red bar is the interval that has been set...

  • Page 58: Search

    Moxa MXNVR-RO Configuration Tool Search Search the recording file or system log based on events or the action. Event Event Search Setting Description Start Date/Start Time Set the start search date and time End Date/End Time Set the end search date and time...
  • Page 59 Moxa MXNVR-RO Configuration Tool Search Action Right click on the event will pop out a search action connection. Click on the search action to show the detail of the event’s action. Action Action Search Setting Description Start Date/Start Time Set the start date and time of the search...

  • Page 60: Export

    Moxa MXNVR-RO Configuration Tool Export File & Remote Playback Right click on action will cause the Export File and Remote Playback to pop out. Click on Export File to export the action file. Click on Remote playback to play the corresponding Action’s video.

  • Page 61: Remote

    Moxa MXNVR-RO Configuration Tool Remote Here are the functions for performing playback or live view at the remote side where the configuration tool is installed. Remote Playback Playback Setting Description Start Date Search start date Start Time Search start time...
  • Page 62 Moxa MXNVR-RO Configuration Tool Remote Liveview To see liveview on the black windows, you need to drag the device to the left window, so it can be displayed. Connection List Setting Description “1”，”4”，”6”，”9” Choose between different windows layout Disconnect Disconnect the connection to the device that is connected DriverView “Enable DriverView”: Enable or disable “Monitor NVR”...
  • Page 63 Moxa MXNVR-RO Configuration Tool Liveview Config To setup the Driverview's setting it can be chosen here. Live View Group Setting Description Add new Group Delete the Group Move the Group up or down Order Order of the Group Group Name Group’s name...
  • Page 64 Moxa MXNVR-RO Configuration Tool Status Config Camera list Setting Description IP Address IP address of the NVR that is connected 5-35...

  • Page 65: Driverview

    DriverView After configuring the MXNVR-RO-T’s setting through the configuration tool, the MXNVR-RO-T is ready to be tested onboard through the driver view’s monitor. The following topics are covered in this chapter:  Overview of the MXNVR-RO-T DriverView  Liveview  Status...

  • Page 66: Driverview

    Overview of the MXNVR-RO-T DriverView Liveview The MXNVR-RO-T support the DHCP protocol, which means that the MXNVR-RO-T can get its IP address from a DHCP server automatically when it is connected to a TCP/IP network. The administrator should determine if it is more suitable to use DHCP, or to use a fixed IP.

  • Page 67: Status

    Moxa MXNVR-RO DriverView Bottom Function Rotation speed control In the same car, Back and forth between different IP cameras Switch to single view Switch to quad view Status On the status it will show all of the chosen cameras and NVRs that are connected and the recoding status.

  • Page 68: Time Zone Table

    Time Zone Table The hour offsets for different time zones are shown below. You will need this information when setting the time zone in automatic date/time synchronization. GMT stands for Greenwich Mean Time, which is the global time that all time zones are measured from. (GMT-12:00) International Date Line West (GMT-11:00)
  • Page 69 Moxa MXNVR-RO Time Zone Table (GMT+01:00) Brussels, Copenhagen, Madrid, Paris (GMT+01:00) Sarajevo, Skopje, Warsaw, Zagreb (GMT+01:00) West Central Africa (GMT+02:00) Athens, Istanbul, Minsk (GMT+02:00) Bucharest (GMT+02:00) Cairo (GMT+02:00) Harare, Pretoria (GMT+02:00) Helsinki, Kyiv, Riga, Sofia, Tallinn, Vilnius (GMT+02:00) Jerusalem (GMT+03:00) Baghdad (GMT+03:00) Kuwait, Riyadh (GMT+03:00) Moscow, St.
  • Page 70 Moxa MXNVR-RO Time Zone Table (GMT+10:00) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney (GMT+10:00) Guam, Port Moresby (GMT+10:00) Hobart (GMT+10:00) Vladivostok (GMT+11:00) Magadan, Solomon Is., New Caledonia (GMT+12:00) Auckland, Wellington (GMT+ 12:00) Fiji, Kamchatka, Marshall Is. (GMT+13:00) Nuku’alofa.

  • Page 71: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Recording No. of streams 8 VPort video/audio streams Stream types H.264, MPEG4, and MJPEG Video inputs Via Ethernet Video file format Record mode Manual, schedule, alarm Pre-alarm recording Up to 30 sec. Post-alarm recording Up to 60 sec. Searching Search mode Camera, date/time, event...
  • Page 72 Moxa MXNVR-RO Technical Specifications Power Input Voltage 1 24 VDC power input with the 3-pin terminal block connector Power Consumption Max. of 20 watts (with 2 2.5” 500GB hard disk) Physical Characteristics Housing Metal Dimensions (W x H x D) 440 x 44 x 325 mm (17.32 x 1.73 x 12.8 in)

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