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- Page 1 4350 Executive Drive, Ste. 325 San Diego, CA 92121 +1-888-854-3312 www.micropowerapp.com Helios™ Solar Wireless IP Surveillance System Installation Guide Version 5.0 © 2012 MicroPower Technologies, Inc.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contacting MicroPower Customer Support General Safety Precautions Package Contents System Overview Installation Recommendations Site Survey System Setup III. Mounting the MiniHub and Rugged-i camera IV. Adjusting the Camera Image Configure the Video Management Software (VMS) © 2012 MicroPower Technologies, Inc. -
Page 3: Contacting Micropower Customer Support
• Use only the included antennas and ancillary equipment provided with the product. • Do not make mechanical or electrical modifications to equipment. MicroPower is not responsible for the safety or regulatory compliance of a modified product. -
Page 4: Package Contents
Helios Installation Guide Package Contents Helios Solar Wireless IP Surveillance System consists of two major devices; the MPT 2500 Rugged-I Solar Wireless IP Video Camera and the MPT 2700 Wireless Video Hub. MPT 2500 Rugged-i™ Solar Wireless IP Video Camera •... -
Page 5: System Overview
TrustLinx, that is 90% lower power and 400% longer range than traditional wireless IP video camera technology. With this proprietary and patented technology, the MicroPower outdoor IP video cameras can be operational for five days without being recharged by the sun and maintain 24 hour operation at 5 frames per second (fps). In... -
Page 6: Installation Recommendations
MicroPower collateral titled “Site Survey Guidelines”. For best results, a line-of-sight design between the Helios system can provide a range of up to 1/2 mile. However, obstacles such as buildings, concrete, steel or stucco walls and ceilings will impact the wireless performance in terms of reach and data rate speeds. -
Page 7: System Setup
8. Verify the pairing between the MiniHub and Rugged-I camera in a close proximity environment. 9. View the camera connection through the web interface and Live Connection. 10. Begin mounting process of the final locations for the MiniHub and cameras. © 2012 MicroPower Technologies, Inc. - Page 8 It is also possible to communicate to the MiniHub from a server directly to the MiniHub through a crossover cable. Below are illustrations of both topologies. Network Switch Topology Crossover Cable Topology © 2012 MicroPower Technologies, Inc.
- Page 9 MiniHub is performed through a standard browser via a network console. (Note: The MiniHub is a fully operational Linux server. Any application that is loaded on to the MiniHub will nullify the MicroPower Technologies warranty.) To configure the MiniHub, you will need to: Connect the AC power cable to the MiniHub and plug into a power source.
- Page 10 This is a temporary IP address which will eventually be modified through the system setup application. At this point, a login screen will appear. This is the MicroPower Technologies setup application. This login screen will look like the following © 2012 MicroPower Technologies, Inc.
- Page 11 You will note Version 16.16 by looking up the Version number in the Hub Status Tab. The firmware version is located in the Web Interface on tab, Hub Status, under the heading PKTVER. See below. © 2012 MicroPower Technologies, Inc.
- Page 12 The new Hub IP address should correspond to the IP address within the subnet of your network. For instance, should your devices be assigned an IP address of 192.168.100.1, 192.168.100.5 and 192.168.100.10, then a viable Hub IP address would be 192.168.100.150. © 2012 MicroPower Technologies, Inc.
- Page 13 The administration login screen will reappear. If there is a problem, then the IP address may need to be readjusted on the IPv4 properties page so that the network adapter is within the same domain as the new MiniHub IP Address. © 2012 MicroPower Technologies, Inc.
- Page 14 You will need to open the safety latch on the camera in order to access the inside of the Rugged-i camera. Press OK when the MAC address is entered. Follow Step 3 again to add additional cameras (maximum of 6) © 2012 MicroPower Technologies, Inc.
- Page 15 The LED indicator light (on the left side while peering inside the camera) should glow red when the battery is connected. Close the camera housing then lock the safety latch. © 2012 MicroPower Technologies, Inc.
- Page 16 Displays the stream ID of the camera be 0 to 5 Use the Apply button at the end to apply new settings for that specific camera The Align button is used for aligning antennas. See below for further information. © 2012 MicroPower Technologies, Inc.
- Page 17 (NB Signal) and wideband (WB Signal) link. The opening menu will look like below. The meters are defined as you move left to right; top to bottom are: © 2012 MicroPower Technologies, Inc.
- Page 18 3. Maximize the WiFi band signal strength 4. Maximize the WiFi band quality IMPORTANT: YOU MUST SELECT STOP AFTER COMPLETING THE ALIGNMENT EXERCISE. IF STOP IS NOT PERFORMED, THE CAMERA AND MINIHUB WILL NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. © 2012 MicroPower Technologies, Inc.
- Page 19 Please refer to the specific VMS setup guide for the desired VMS guide to be used. Below are a set of instruction on how to change the Hub Interface from the Native Mode to the emulation mode. © 2012 MicroPower Technologies, Inc.
- Page 20 IP address(es) for each camera associated with this specific MiniHub, as provided by your system administrator. There must be a unique IP address for every camera that is to be added. 5) Once all the IP address(es) have been entered, select Apply. © 2012 MicroPower Technologies, Inc.
- Page 21 For longer distances, it is recommended that lower demodulation levels be used. For instance, 36 Mbps or 24 Mbps would be more appropriate for especiallly long distances between the camera and the MiniHub. Each individual camera can be have their own demodulation level. © 2012 MicroPower Technologies, Inc.
- Page 22 Helios Installation Guide G. Live View The tab, Camera Info, is used as a diagnostic tab for MicroPower technical support and for connecting Live Video to test the connection. In particular, Live View can help determine whether a valid video stream is present, and whether non-operation is occurring because of the VMS interface or the camera operation.
- Page 23 Below is an example screen of when the solar subsystem is discharging. Camera Status provides an indication whether the camera state is active, lost or asleep. When the camera is asleep indicates the voltage on the battery is too low to maintain operation. © 2012 MicroPower Technologies, Inc.
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Page 24: Mounting The Minihub And Rugged-I Camera
Mounting the MiniHub’s External Antenna For professional installations, the MiniHub is required to use an external antennae. MicroPower supplies an external antenna kit complete with a low loss RF cable, 2:1 splitter and a directional antennae. For optimal results, the height of the external... - Page 25 The directional antenna should be mounted in a horizontal position. It is mounted straight to the cameras. The cameras must be within 60 degrees of each other to the MiniHub antenna. The directional antenna are mounted using a U-bolt to a tower or attached to the side. © 2012 MicroPower Technologies, Inc.
- Page 26 Helios Installation Guide © 2012 MicroPower Technologies, Inc.
- Page 27 North side location. The locking mounting bracket will allow the camera to remain in this position after it is installed. The camera must use directional antennae and mounted using the included bracket. © 2012 MicroPower Technologies, Inc.
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Page 28: Adjusting The Camera Image
2.4 After the imager adjustments have been completed, close the camera housing and lock the latch into place. After this step, setup is complete and the Rugged-i camera is ready for use. © 2012 MicroPower Technologies, Inc. -
Page 29: Configure The Video Management Software (Vms)
Configure the Video Management Software (VMS) MicroPower Technologies has tested the MiniHub and Rugged-i cameras with various VMS systems. MicroPower has developed interfaces to various VMS using either a RTSP over UDP (unicast), HTTP over TCP/IP interface or the Axis emulation interface. - Page 30 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. © 2012 MicroPower Technologies, Inc.
- Page 31 This End User Software License Agreement (this "EULA") is a legal agreement between you, the individual or entity that has agreed to pay for the rights granted herein ("Licensee"), and MicroPower Technologies, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“MPT”). This EULA governs Licensee's possession and use of the Software and the Documentation (each as defined below).
- Page 32 EULA. If an audit reveals underpayments, then Licensee will immediately pay MPT such underpayments together with the costs reasonably incurred by MPT in connection with the audit and seeking compliance with this section. © 2012 MicroPower Technologies, Inc.
- Page 33 11.2. Certain Technical Data. Any technical data provided by MPT in connection with the Software or the Documentation that is not covered by the above provisions is deemed to be “technical information related to commercial computer software or commercial © 2012 MicroPower Technologies, Inc.
- Page 34 EULA shall remain in effect. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Should Licensee have any questions concerning this EULA, or if Licensee desires to contact MicroPower Technologies for any reason, please contact the company at: 4225 Executive Square, Suite 430, La Jolla, CA 92037, or send an email to MicroPower Technologies at support@micropowerapp.com.
- Page 35 Sections 1 and 2 above on a medium customarily used for software interchange; or, © 2012 MicroPower Technologies, Inc.
- Page 36 Free Software Foundation. If the Program does not specify a version number of this License, you may choose any version ever published by the Free Software Foundation. © 2012 MicroPower Technologies, Inc.
- Page 37 OTHER PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. END OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS MicroPower Technologies and its logo are trademarks of MicroPower Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2012 MicroPower Technologies, Inc.
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