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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Revision Date: April 5, 2012
VCX-2401-E
MPEG-2/JPEG Encoder, IP
VCX-2401-ER MPEG-2/JPEG Encoder, IP Rack Mount
Core Tec Communications, LLC
2950 Lake Emma Rd
Suite 1030
Lake Mary, FL 32746 USA
Phone (407) 331-0547
Fax
(407) 331 0656
www.coretec.com
Technical Support:
U.S. 877-331-0547
(Toll Free)
Elsewhere: 407-331-0547
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- Page 1 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Revision Date: April 5, 2012 VCX-2401-E MPEG-2/JPEG Encoder, IP VCX-2401-ER MPEG-2/JPEG Encoder, IP Rack Mount Core Tec Communications, LLC 2950 Lake Emma Rd Suite 1030 Lake Mary, FL 32746 USA Phone (407) 331-0547 (407) 331 0656 www.coretec.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Model Numbers ..........................35 Appendix A ........................... 35 Pinouts............................35 Com Port Data Interface Pin Out (uses RJ-45 Plug) ............. 35 Standard Ethernet Pin Out ....................36 RJ-11 to Serial Interface Adaptor Pinout ................36 VCX-2401-E Installation and Operating Instructions Page 2... -
Page 3: Introduction
19-inch 1U rack mount case with a display, control port and a universal AC power supply. The configuration of the VCX-2401-E-H is akin to desktop like devices being 1U high but only 8.5 inches wide. The model VCX-2401–E-R is a rack mounted card only used in the 4U 19-inch rack unit. -
Page 4: Familiarization With The Vcx2401-E
Familiarization with the VCX2401-E The VCX-2401-E Video Encoder accepts one BNC video and one data sub-channel. The output from the encoder is a stream of IP-packets. The Full Full Width (19”) Encoder also contains a fluorescent LED display to allow monitoring of unit performance and to facilitate troubleshooting. -
Page 5: Com Port Data Interface
It then moves to the top line while the next parameter is displayed on the bottom line. The parameters displayed are as follows: Name of unit Software version Device IP address Sub-net mask VCX-2401-E Installation and Operating Instructions Page 5... -
Page 6: Mounting The Encoder
The VCX-2401-E Encoder is a 19-inch wide 1U unit and is furnished with mounting ears allowing installation in a 19” rack frame. The VCX-2401-E-H is a desktop like unit that is 8.5 inches wide and designed to be a shelf model without the need to mounting. However if you choose to mount the half size model, extended mounting ears are available. -
Page 7: Quick Start
Programming Configuration Section of this Manual. Here you will set the IP address and SUBNET Mask of the VCX-2401-E so that it is accessible on your SUBNET and has a valid IP address. (An example IP address is being used in the following example.):... - Page 8 Main unit configuration The VCX-2401-E units incorporate support for three different forms of encoding from two different input channels. It is important the operator understand this to be able to configure the unit properly. All commands follow this simple format: (command<space>parameter<enter>)
- Page 9 When all the configuration parameters have been entered, they must be saved to memory and the unit restarted by entering the following command: Commit <enter> (please wait a moment until the following prompt appears:) COMMIT DONE Reboot <enter> VCX-2401-E Installation and Operating Instructions Page 9...
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Page 10: Updating Firmware With Tftp
TFTP <File Name> <Server IP Address> (File Name is the name of the file which contains the firmware update information. In order to receive the latest update files, please contact Coretec.) Here is an example of what a successful update will look like: This is the command... -
Page 11: Ip Configuration
Subnet in the VCX-2401 series encoders and decoders. 1) Installation To load VXNETCONFIG insert the CORE TEC CD into your CD drive. Select VXNETCONFIG by double clicking on the program. The following window will open: VCXNETCONFIG Window VCX-2401-E Installation and Operating Instructions Page 11... - Page 12 The SUBNET will display a default class C- SUBNET there is no read back of the changed SUBNET displayed. Repeat this process for all the CORE TEC equipment requiring change. VCX-2401-E Installation and Operating Instructions Page 12...
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Page 13: Connecting To Unit
Connecting to Unit There are currently five ways to connect to the VCX-2401-E. 1) Telnet Password: admin (default) To change the default password perform the following: Type: PASSWORD <followed by your password (up to 11 characters)> Where <your password> equals the new password. - Page 14 The web page may or may not report the termination of the communications channel. The login process must be performed to access the unit again. VCX-2401-E Installation and Operating Instructions Page 14...
- Page 15 The selected device will respond by opening the following page. Note all internet communication pages will apply while the thread is open. Type password XXXXXXXXXXX Where XXXXXXXXXXX is the new password. The password can be anything up to eleven (11) characters in length. VCX-2401-E Installation and Operating Instructions Page 15...
- Page 16 GENERAL – Configuration parameters NETWORK – Configuration parameters VCX-2401-E Installation and Operating Instructions Page 16...
- Page 17 MPEG-2 – Configuration parameters FTP-FTP Settings VCX-2401-E Installation and Operating Instructions Page 17...
- Page 18 SUBCHANNEL 1 – Configuration parameters SUBCHANNEL 2 – Configuration parameters VCX-2401-E Installation and Operating Instructions Page 18...
- Page 19 4) SNMP SNMP is available if wanted. The two (2) .mib files are available at our website (www.coretec.com). A password will be needed to access these files. 5) Core Tec Watchdog Software Please refer to the Watchdog Manuals.
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Page 20: Program Commands
Default: No Gateways Example command: GATEWAY 192.168.0.1 The following example indicates that all packets sent to hosts on the 62.41.1.0.xxx subnet should be routed though the gateway at 192.168.0.2 Example command: GATEWAY 192.168.0.2 62.41.1.0 255.255.255.0 VCX-2401-E Installation and Operating Instructions Page 20... - Page 21 Once the value reaches 0, the packet is discarded. Acceptable range is from 1-255. This command is in use as of firmware version 1.3K. Default: 10 Example Command: TTL 9 (sets the TTL to 10) VCX-2401-E Installation and Operating Instructions Page 21...
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Page 22: Common Commands
This command stops encoding or playback (video out). This command displays the software version/build date, BSP (board support package) version/build date, and board revision. Example response: Version: VCX2400d3 v1.6a, Date: 29JUN04 BSP VCXV73 v1.2, 04JUN04 Board revision: 3.1 VCX-2401-E Installation and Operating Instructions Page 22... -
Page 23: Encoder Commands
The following is a list of the configuration items for the sub-channel: Channel Enable Baud rate Parity IP address of target TCP port for operation RS422 or RS232 VCX-2401-E Installation and Operating Instructions Page 23... - Page 24 IP’s are the opposite of the default device IP’s. Default: Encoder com ports - 192.168.0.253 Decoder com ports- 192.168.0.254 Example Command: COM2IP 192.168.0.10 (points the com port data to an encoder, decoder, or other device whose IP address is 192.168.0.10) VCX-2401-E Installation and Operating Instructions Page 24...
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Page 25: Osd Commands (On Screen Display)
The text lines must be assigned from 1 to 5 in order and unassigned lines between assigned lines are not permitted. All five lines need not be assigned text strings. Example osd 1 This is the first line of text. osd 2 This is the second. VCX-2401-E Installation and Operating Instructions Page 25... -
Page 26: Video Commands
This command is used to select a desired resolution for the encoded video. It also sets the optimal defaults for other parameters, such as bit rate. The allowable settings are QQCIF, QCIF, CIF, 1/2, D1. Default: 1/2 Example Command: PROFILE 1/2 (sets resolution to 1/2 D1) VCX-2401-E Installation and Operating Instructions Page 26... - Page 27 Default: 128 Example Command: BRIGHT 170 (increases brightness from default setting) CONTRAST [n] This command adjusts image contrast. The acceptable range is from 0 to 127, where a higher number provides more contrast. VCX-2401-E Installation and Operating Instructions Page 27...
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Page 28: Ftp Commands
Remember the JPEG pictures are taken in a time lock step process. Once set up, the pictures will arrive at the server in the time frame setup in the configuration (ftpperiod). Be aware of the space needed and the incoming stream length. VCX-2401-E Installation and Operating Instructions Page 28... -
Page 29: Sap Settings
Default: OFF Example: SAP ON SAPAUTHOR This command is used to set the SDP (RFC-2327) author information. The parameter is an ASCII string with a limitation of 30 characters. Default: No text SAPCOPYRIGHT VCX-2401-E Installation and Operating Instructions Page 29... - Page 30 This command sets the destination port for SAP packets. The port number is defined in RFC- 2974. It is unlikely that the user will need to change this setting. Default: 9875 SAPUPDATE Issue this command after changing the SAP parameters to update all devices listening to SAP multicasts. VCX-2401-E Installation and Operating Instructions Page 30...
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Page 31: Snmp Settings
This is a current list of the Cameras we support: Cohu = 1 Philips_Bosch = 2 Pelco = 3 Vicon = 4 RVision = 5 Panasonic = 6 CAMERAID [n] Store a user defined camera ID code 0..255 VCX-2401-E Installation and Operating Instructions Page 31... - Page 32 Default encoder: 28800 (8 hours) Example: AUTOSTART 3600 300 seconds equals 5 minutes 3600 seconds equals 1 hour DATE Example: DATE [yyyy:mm:dd] TIME When entering time, it needs to be typed in in 24 hour notation. VCX-2401-E Installation and Operating Instructions Page 32...
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Page 33: Specifications
-20 degrees to + 70 degrees Centigrade (-4 to 158 degrees Fahrenheit) Humidity 0 to 95% non-condensing POWER REQUIREMENTS From Enclosure CONNECTORS Video NTSC/PAL BNC Power From Back-plane (36 pin Molex) Data Network RJ-45 Com ports RJ-45 ELECTRICAL VCX-2401-E Installation and Operating Instructions Page 33... - Page 34 Format: RS-232 or RS-422 (programmable) (2) Data Rates: 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 bps Programming Data Format: EIA RS-232C (primary data lines) Rate: 38.4 kbps Form: 8-bit data, 1 stop bit, no parity VCX-2401-E Installation and Operating Instructions Page 34...
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Page 35: Model Numbers
Com Port Data Interface Pin Out (uses RJ-45 Plug) Signal Description Signal Type RS-232 Receive Input RS-232 Output RS-232 Transmit Output RS-232 Input RS-422 Receive Data + Input RS-422 Transmit Data - Output VCX-2401-E Installation and Operating Instructions Page 35... -
Page 36: Standard Ethernet Pin Out
RJ-11 to Serial Interface Adaptor Pinout The PC should have its Com Port configured as: Baud rate 38,400 kbps Data bits 8 bits Parity No Parity Stop Bits 1 Stop Bit Flow control None VCX-2401-E Installation and Operating Instructions Page 36... - Page 37 RJ-11 Adaptor VCX-Encoder Series Front Panel Serial Interface Manuf acturer Supplied Serial Adaptor Below is the pin layout of the RJ-11: Function Ground Unused Unused Serial Out Serial In Ground Troubleshooting VCX-2401-E Installation and Operating Instructions Page 37...
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