ImageFinder NX analysis software. The HydraIP recording system uses a replaceable storage device which can only be removed using an electronic key. The storage device containing the video data is thus protected against unauthorised removal.
§ HydraIP adapter cable CONTROL 400 mm AMP standard (for system connector 1) § HydraIP adapter cable GPIO 150 mm AMP standard (for using up to three GPIs: one adapter cable GPIO for system connector 2; when using more than three GPIs: two adapter cables GPIO for system connectors 2 and 3) §...
Never try to insert objects through openings of the device because you might cause short- circuits or electric shocks due to the voltage applied within the device. Make sure you check the wiring and all voltages before using the HydraIP recording system! Before connecting the HydraIP recording system make ABSOLUTELY sure all ground potentials are checked.
HydraIP Recording System Introduction Factory settings If no specific settings are made, the HydraIP recording system will operate as delivered with the following factory settings: § PAL system § Frame rate: 6 Frames/sec per channel (applies for analog cameras) § Format: 2CIF (PAL half screen) §...
Moreover, it is also possible to pass the video images from one recorder to the monitor output or the data carrier of another recorder. In addition, DResearch systems have the option of independently determining their position in a "loosely" linked car group (changing car order) and automatically adjusting the sequence (topology) of video through- connections accordingly.
There must be adequate space for inserting the electronic key and removing the storage disk between the HydraIP recording system and other vehicle parts. The width of the gap should be a minimum of 13 cm (measured from the storage disk in removal direction).
General Installation Manual Mounting of the system All HydraIP recording systems can be fixed within the vehicle using the integrated screw channels or the mounting plate available as accessory. Using the mounting plate offers the advantage of being able to quickly dismount the HydraIP recording system for service purposes by unscrewing a single screw.
General Installation Manual Power supply Make sure the HydraIP recording system is operated at a constant voltage of 24 V DC from a stable source of power (maximum voltage range of 9...32 V). Ensure that the device is switched on and off exclusively by the ignition contact/set-up signal.
General Installation Manual Interfaces HydraIP recording systems offer numerous interfaces. Some are implemented via standard connectors (e.g. Video In & Out, USB service), others are integrated in special system connectors (e.g. power supply, GPIO, IBIS). A complete overview of the system can be found in chapter Wiring diagrams.
Pin 1 of system connector SC_1 CONTROL (directly at the device) = system voltage (24 V DC +) 3.4.3 Adapter cable DResearch offers two adapter cables as optional accessories: the CONTROL adapter cable as well as the GPIO adapter cable. The naming convention is as follows:...
SC_3 of the HydraIP recording system. The adapter cable also provides two connectors that may be used to supply power from the HydraIP recording system to external devices (e.g. cameras). Please note that the maximum current available is 2 A.
For application in trains, this requires the identification of potentials applied in the vehicle that must be used. For application in trains, the HydraIP recording system is constructed galvanically isolated and uses different potentials (enclosure potential, electric potential as well as negative power supply).
HydraIP Recording System General Installation Manual 3.4.7 Video inputs and outputs HydraIP recording systems provide the option to record analog camera signals. When a network interface is available, digital camera signals may be recorded as well. Model Video inputs Network...
3.4.10 Operating voltage and ignition signal Recording systems of the HydraIP series require a stabilised voltage of 24 V DC for operation. Only use the ignition/setup voltage (12…24 V DC) of the vehicle to switch the HydraIP recording system on and off.
3.4.14 Audio inputs Recording systems of the HydraIP series use two audio inputs in addition to the video inputs in order to record audio data as well as video data. The audio inputs are located on system connector 3 (SC_3). The audio outputs are not let out via the HydraIP adapter cable GPIO standard.
However, implementation of a locking system using hierarchies is not possible. The STANDARD key code applies to ALL HydraIP recording systems, which have been linked to the standard code. In theory, a storage disk of a third-party system may also be removed using the standard code.
§ Remember to remove the key after the storage disk has been removed. § If access is denied, an error is displayed via the LED status display of the HydraIP recording system (LED 1 and 2 flash red 3 times).
Signalling of system states Signalling of system states HydraIP recording systems offer both configurable and predefined options for signalling system states. Depending on system configuration, certain messages may be output on a connected monitor or assigned to a digital output (GPO).
Signalling of system states On-screen display (OSD) Using the so-called on-screen display (OSD), HydraIP recording systems show additional information on the monitor in the form of symbols and text when specific system events and errors occur. For information on how to configure the OSD, refer to chapter Configuring the on-screen display (OSD).
Signalling via GPOs It is possible to signal various error messages and system states via the digital outputs (GPOs) of the HydraIP recording system. For information on how to configure the digital outputs (GPOs) refer to chapter Configuration relays. When using factory settings, GPO 1 and GPO 2 are already configured as group detector for errors (GPO 1) and status display (GPO 2).
For convenient maintenance of the HydraIP recording system, you can use the HydraIP ServiceTool. The ServiceTool is a part of the firmware of the HydraIP recording systems. You may access the ServiceTool using a network connection and an internet browser. As administrator you can generate user accounts with individual access privileges for secure access to the recording system.
7.1.1 Enabling network discovery To ensure that HydraIP recording systems are listed as network devices, network discovery must be activated in the system settings of your Windows operating system. Connected HydraIP recording systems will then appear as symbols in the Windows network environment. This may take up to 60 seconds.
Firefox or Google Chrome for it to work. 7.1.3 Alternative network connection You will usually connect the HydraIP recording system to your computer via the USB service interface. Alternatively, the connection to the recording systems MR3060-6M and MR3080-8M can also be realised in a different way: §...
(version 10 or above) or Google Chrome). § Open the HydraIP ServiceTool with a double-click on the network symbol of the recording system. § Alternatively, enter the IP address of the recording system in the address bar of your browser.
Status LEDs HydraIP recording systems are equipped with a block of status LEDs on the front side. Four vertical bars on the ride side of the HydraIP ServiceTool header reflect the states of the status LEDs of the recording system.
The browser manufacturers are gradually discontinuing support for plug-ins. For example, the VLC Web plug-in is now no longer supported in Google Chrome. DResearch is working on an alternative, more effective solution for displaying camera images in the HydraIP service tool.
GPI display Recording systems of the HydraIP series are equipped with 6 digital inputs (GPIs). These GPIs may be used to control various functions of the system. For each GPI, you can specify whether it is activated by closing or opening of the respective contact.
7.3.6 IBIS display HydraIP recording systems record all data on the IBIS vehicle bus relevant for the analysis. This data is stored in a database along with video data and other event data. This is done automatically and does not require special configuration.
The browser manufacturers are gradually discontinuing support for plug-ins. For example, the VLC Web plug-in is now no longer supported in Google Chrome. DResearch is working on an alternative, more effective solution for displaying camera images in the HydraIP service tool.
HydraIP Recording System Configuration Configuration There are two methods to configure the HydraIP series: online via a network connection or offline via a USB stick prepared accordingly (configuration stick). Offline configuration Using the offline method, a configuration is transmitted via a standard USB stick to the HydraIP recording system.
8.1.2 Downloading an existing configuration If a configuration stick is connected to a HydraIP recording system, the configuration on the device will be read and saved on the configuration stick. To achieve this, proceed as follows: §...
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Instead of a duplicated default configuration set, a downloaded configuration set may also be edited. If a configuration set was read from a HydraIP recording system via a configuration stick, it will be displayed in the overview. For information on how to download a configuration, refer to chapter...
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HydraIP Recording System Configuration To upload a configuration to a HydraIP recording system, the serial number of the recording system must correspond to the serial number of the released configuration. If a downloaded configuration is released again after editing, this is guaranteed automatically.
In addition to creating a configuration set from a template, a downloaded configuration set can also be edited. If a configuration set from a HydraIP recording system has already been selected with the configuration stick, this will appear in the overview. You can learn how to download a configuration in the chapter...
8.1.7 Uploading a configuration § Insert the prepared configuration stick into the USB service interface on the front side of the HydraIP recording system, the configuration has been edited for. (In case of a fleet configuration, you may perform the upload on each HydraIP recording system. The configuration is then applied independently of the label and serial number.)
8.1.9 Fleet configuration For a fleet using multiple HydraIP recording systems, it is not necessary to create a separate configuration set for every serial number. You may instead create a fleet configuration under the tab Overview of all DVR. It is sufficient to create a single fleet configuration. The resulting configuration stick may then be used on all recording systems of the fleet.
Edit, ORIGINAL. § The tab DVR configuration will open. Click on Import. § A window will open. Select the file hydraip.json.export and click on Open. § The configuration will open in the configuration application. § The configuration needs to be released before being installed in Configuration administration.
Detailed configuration The following chapter describes the options for the individual configuration of the HydraIP recording system. You may perform the configuration by accessing the tab Configuration in the ServiceTool or via the configuration application on the configuration stick. For information on how to edit tables and input fields in...
Variable topology Select vehicle type Variable topology to set up a linked system. You can fully configure a permanently linked system with the user interface. Project-specific plug-ins created during project planning by DResearch are required for a variably linked system.
For example, a factory employee must be able to access the Maintenance tab of the HydraIP recording system, but must not be able to access to video data on account of data privacy.
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§ Generate a name and account password for the HTTP user profile. § Assign access privileges using the checkboxes. Configuration This privilege enables the user to configure the HydraIP recording system online. This privilege enables the user to access recorded video data.
The GPO will be set whenever a ring recording is active. The GPO will be set during a live video transmission from the vehicle to the Live video (analog) DResearch fleet management system and whenever live image has been active activated in the ServiceTool, tab Cameras.
Configuration Externe GPIOs If you have a HydraIP GPIO 4210-E external additional unit, activate it in the tab Detector, section Activate external USB GPIOs. Click on the checkbox Activate external USB GPIOs to open the section to set the GPIOs.
HydraIP Recording System Configuration Set acceleration sensor The recording systems for the HydraIP series are fitted with an internal acceleration sensor. More information can be found in the chapter Recording additional data). The vibration detector serves to execute an action when a set threshold for the acceleration data has been exceeded.
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Using udp there may be gaps in the recording if network load is high. In contrast to tcp, udp does not have any control mechanisms to ensure that sent data arrives. DResearch recommends the use of tcp. IP-Brickcom-MD, IP-Hikvision Select the appropriate screen resolution for recording and output on the monitor.
These are also available for analysis during research with ImageFinder NX. HydraIP series recording systems are equipped with an internal acceleration sensor. When the vehicle is started up, the acceleration sensor is recalibrated and independently sets the Z-axis to 1 g .
Layouts for surveillance monitor In addition to outputting individual camera signals on the monitor output of the HydraIP recording systems, it is possible to define layouts in order to display several signals (up to 9) in parallel using so-called multiviews.
You may configure control of the video output by GPIs via the tab Video output, section Trigger (GPI). You may set up playback of video signals on the monitor of the HydraIP recording system as well as its automatic or manual control via GPIs.
Configuration 8.3.6 Communication HydraIP recording system may be integrated into the device cluster of a vehicle using the IBIS vehicle bus, and into the DResearch fleet management via WLAN or 3G. Configuring the IBIS vehicle bus You may configure communication of the recording system using the IBIS vehicle bus via the tab Communications, section IBIS.
Using the UMTS modem, data will be transferred via 3G. The internal GPS module may be used by the HydraIP recording system to record and/or transmit GPS data in order to e.g. determine the vehicle position in addition to the live transmission from a moving vehicle or to determine the vehicle position at the time of recording while analysing the video data with the analysis software ImageFinder NX.
Communication, section WLAN - Network. Method Disabled: The WLAN module will be deactivated. Choose this setting, if your HydraIP recording system is not equipped with a WLAN module. Static: Assign a static IP address in the mobile networt to the recording system.
Configuration Communication with fleet management You may configure the connection to the HydraIP fleet management via the tab Communications, section Fleet management. Communication with the HydraIP fleet management will only work if a network connection (e.g. via 3G or WLAN) is available.
§ The HydraIP recording system will automatically recognise the update package and start the update process. § The status LEDs of the HydraIP recording system will be showing a yellow chaser light after a few moments. § Wait until ALL LEDs of the chaser light have turned green.
Check whether the storage device can be denied. ejected using another key available. Switch off the HydraIP recording system and try ejecting the storage device using the electronic key's internal battery. If this works, it may indicate a defect on the storage device.
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