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Testing the Network Connection Unit Reset Repairs Transfer and Disposal Appendix Troubleshooting LEDs Processor Load Network Connection Serial Interface Terminal Block Communication with Terminal Program Copyrights Specifications Unit Protocols/Standards Glossary Index DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 Installation and Operating Manual Bosch Security Systems...
Other applications are not permitted. In the event of questions concerning the use of the unit which are not answered in this manual, please contact your sales partner or: Bosch Security Systems Robert-Koch-Straße 100 85521 Ottobrunn Germany www.boschsecurity.com...
Please make a note of this information before installation, if necessary, so as to have it to hand in case of questions or when ordering spare parts. DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 Installation and Operating Manual Bosch Security Systems...
– If safe operation of the unit cannot be ensured, remove it from service and secure it to prevent unauthorized operation. In such cases, have the unit checked by Bosch Security Systems. Safe operation is no longer possible in the following cases: –...
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| Safety Information XIP XD DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 Installation and Operating Manual Bosch Security Systems...
Adobe Acrobat Reader NOTICE! Check that the delivery is complete and in perfect condition. Arrange for the unit to be checked by Bosch Security Systems if you find any damage. Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operating Manual DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06...
Additional Operational Requirements – Microsoft Internet Explorer (version 6.0 or higher) – Management software, for example VIDOS (version 3.11 or higher) or Bosch Video Management System (version 2.02 or higher) DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 Installation and Operating Manual Bosch Security Systems...
CD included in the scope of delivery. In the same way, firmware updates and fast loading of device configurations are possible. Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operating Manual DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06...
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The audio version also offers: – Transmission and receipt of audio signals – Bidirectional audio (mono) for line or microphone/speaker links – Audio encoding to international standard G.711 DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 Installation and Operating Manual Bosch Security Systems...
3.5 mm / 1/8 in. stereo socket for connecting an audio line output signal VGA video output Sub-D socket for connecting a computer monitor Video Out video output BNC socket for connecting a video monitor Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operating Manual DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06...
Ethernet LAN (local network), 10/100 MBit Base-T NOTICE! For more information about the LEDs, see Section 8.2 LEDs, page 65. For terminal block assignment, see Section 8.6 Terminal Block, page 66. DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 Installation and Operating Manual Bosch Security Systems...
Position and run all cables so that they are protected from damage, and provide adequate cable strain relief where needed. – Avoid impacts, blows and severe vibrations as these can irreparably damage the unit. Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operating Manual DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06...
If you wish to connect a microphone and a loudspeaker directly: Connect the microphone cords to the MIC and GND connections on the push-in terminal. Connect the loudspeaker cords to the SPK connections on the push-in terminal. DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 Installation and Operating Manual Bosch Security Systems...
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If possible, use a bounce-free contact system as the actuator. Connect the lines to the appropriate terminals on the orange terminal block (IN1 to IN4) and check that the connection is secure. Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operating Manual DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06...
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The maximum rating of the relay contact is 30 V and 2 A (SELV). Connect the lines to the appropriate terminals of the orange terminal block (R) and check that the connection is secure. DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 Installation and Operating Manual Bosch Security Systems...
Insert the CD into the computer's CD-ROM drive. If the CD does not start automatically, open the Configuration Manager directory using Windows Explorer and double-click Setup.exe. Follow the on-screen instructions. Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operating Manual DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06...
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Additional Parameters You can check and set additional parameters with the assistance of the Configuration Manager. You can find detailed information on this in the documentation for this program. DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 Installation and Operating Manual Bosch Security Systems...
Insert the product CD into the computer's CD-ROM drive. If the CD does not start automatically, open the root directory of the CD in Windows Explorer and double-click MPEGAx.exe. Follow the on-screen instructions. Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operating Manual DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06...
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If you do not connect, the unit may have reached its maximum number of connections. Depending on the unit and network configuration, each VIP XD can have up to 25 Web browser connections or up to 50 connections via VIDOS or Bosch Video Management System. DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06...
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This is because communication via the network is not enabled until the Identity and Password parameters have been set and successfully authenticated (see Section Authentication, page 48). Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operating Manual DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06...
CAUTION! Save each change with the associated Set button. Clicking the Set button saves the settings only in the current field. Changes in any other fields are ignored. DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 Installation and Operating Manual Bosch Security Systems...
You can give the VIP XD a name to make it easier to identify. The name makes the task of administering multiple units in larger video monitoring systems easier, for example using the VIDOS or Bosch Video Management System programs. The device name is used for the remote identification of a unit, in the event of an alarm for example.
Enter the current time or click the Sync to PC button to copy your computer's system time to the VIP XD. Unit time zone Select the time zone in which your system is located. DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 Installation and Operating Manual Bosch Security Systems...
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SNTP server as the protocol. This supports a high level of accuracy and is required for special applications and subsequent function extensions. Select Time server for a time server that works with the protocol RFC 868. Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operating Manual DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06...
Internet address. NOTICE! If you want to use the original graphics again, simply delete the entries in the Company logo and Device logo fields. DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 Installation and Operating Manual Bosch Security Systems...
VIDOS or Bosch Video Management System programs. The monitor name allows you to remotely identify the monitor location. For this reason, enter a name that makes it as easy as possible to quickly identify the location.
All parameters combine to make up a profile. The parameters are partially dependent on one another. After each change, click the Test button to see the effect of the change on the connected monitor. DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 Installation and Operating Manual Bosch Security Systems...
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Dot clock are immediately displayed in the fields above the monitor graphics for information. You cannot enter or change these settings in the actual fields. Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operating Manual DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06...
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Settings will only be saved for the currently displayed profile. Click the Save button to save the current profile with the settings displayed. DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 Installation and Operating Manual Bosch Security Systems...
The audio data are encoded according to G.711 and require an additional bandwidth of approx. 80 kbps for each connection. If you do not want any audio data to be transmitted, select Off. Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operating Manual DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06...
NOTICE! In the default setting, Stream 2 is transmitted for automatic connections. Bear this fact in mind when assigning the profile to the corresponding sender. DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 Installation and Operating Manual Bosch Security Systems...
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VIDOS or Bosch Video Management System, you can store a general password here. The VIP XD can use this general password to connect to all remote stations protected with the same password.
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Depending on the system configuration, you can then select the other cameras as well. NOTICE! The numbering follows the labeling of the video inputs on the corresponding sender. DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 Installation and Operating Manual Bosch Security Systems...
Select On if you want the device to generate audio alarms. Name The name makes it easier to identify the alarm in extensive video monitoring systems, for example with the VIDOS and Bosch Video Management System programs. Enter a unique and clear name here. CAUTION! Do not use any special characters, for example &, in the name.
Otherwise leave the box blank (0.0.0.0). SMTP user name Enter a registered user name for the chosen mailserver here. SMTP password Enter the required password for the registered user name here. DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 Installation and Operating Manual Bosch Security Systems...
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Test e-mail You can test the e-mail function by clicking the Send Now button. An alarm e-mail is immediately created and sent. Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operating Manual DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06...
Script successfully parsed is displayed over the text field. If it was not successful, an error message will be displayed with further information. DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 Installation and Operating Manual Bosch Security Systems...
Idle state Select Open if you want the relay to operate as an NO contact, or select Closed if the relay is to operate as an NC contact. Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operating Manual DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06...
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You can assign a name for the relay here. The name is shown on the button next to Trigger relay. Trigger relay Click the button to trigger the relay manually (for testing or to operate a door opener, for example). DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 Installation and Operating Manual Bosch Security Systems...
Stop bits Select the number of stop bits per character. Parity check Select the type of parity check. Interface mode Select the desired protocol for the serial interface. Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operating Manual DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06...
Some changes only take effect after the unit is rebooted. In this case, the Set button changes to Set and Reboot. Make the desired changes. Click the Set and Reboot button. The VIP XD is rebooted and the changed settings are activated. DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 Installation and Operating Manual Bosch Security Systems...
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If a DHCP server is employed in the network for the dynamic assignment of IP addresses, you can activate acceptance of IP addresses automatically assigned to the VIP XD. Certain applications (VIDOS, Bosch Video Management System, Archive Player, Configuration Manager) use the IP address for the unique assignment of the unit. If you use these...
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To transfer the IP address of the VIP XD, click the Register button. DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 Installation and Operating Manual Bosch Security Systems...
1. SNMP host address / 2. SNMP host address If you wish to send SNMP traps automatically, enter the IP addresses of one or two required target units here. Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operating Manual DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06...
A special license, with which you will receive a corresponding activation key, is required to encrypt user data. You can enter the activation key to release the function on the Licenses page (see Section 5.22 Licenses, page 51). DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 Installation and Operating Manual Bosch Security Systems...
In the address bar of your browser, enter /main.htm after the IP address of the VIP XD (for example 192.168.0.32/main.htm). Repeat the upload. Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operating Manual DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06...
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VIP XD. To create the logo, you need a special program, which is available from Bosch Security Systems. Standard image formats are not supported for the decoder logo.
You can select all required text on this page with the mouse and copy it to the clipboard with the [Ctrl]+[C] key combination, for example if you want to send it via e-mail. Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operating Manual...
Does the VIP XD transmit all the required data? – Does the VIP XD respond to alarm events as required? – Is it possible to control peripherals if necessary? DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 Installation and Operating Manual Bosch Security Systems...
Insert the product CD into the computer's CD-ROM drive. If the CD does not start automatically, open the root directory of the CD in Windows Explorer and double-click MPEGAx.exe. Follow the on-screen instructions. Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operating Manual DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06...
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If you do not connect, the unit may have reached its maximum number of connections. Depending on the unit and network configuration, each VIP XD can have up to 25 Web browser connections or up to 50 connections via VIDOS or Bosch Video Management System. DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06...
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If a RADIUS server is employed in the network for managing access rights (802.1x authentication), the VIP XD must be configured accordingly, otherwise no communication is possible (see Section Authentication, page 48). Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operating Manual DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06...
Monitor As soon as a connection is established, you see the video image from the connected sender. The image is refreshed around once per second. DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 Installation and Operating Manual Bosch Security Systems...
Click the MPEG-2 ->, MPEG-4 SH++ -> or H.264 -> button to start displaying the video images on the connected monitor. In the Monitor area you will see the video image from the connected sender. The image is refreshed around once per second. Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operating Manual DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06...
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You can use the Multicast scan to search for video sources outside the subnet in which the VIP XD is located. Check the box in the Preview area to activate the Multicast scan. DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 Installation and Operating Manual Bosch Security Systems...
Start the terminal program and enter the command 4 in the main menu to switch to the Rcp+ menu. In the Rcp+ menu, enter the command 5 to deactivate the automatic connection. Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operating Manual DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06...
Management System is an IP video security solution that enables the seamless management of digital video, audio and data over any IP network. It was developed for use with Bosch CCTV products as one component of an extensive video security management system. It...
(see Section 3.5 Connections on the Rear Panel, page 14). All settings will revert to their defaults. Change the IP address of the VIP XD if necessary. Configure the unit to meet your requirements. Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operating Manual DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06...
Transfer and Disposal The VIP XD should only be passed on together with this installation and operating manual. Your Bosch product is designed and manufactured with high-quality materials and components which can be recycled and reused. This symbol means that electrical and electronic equipment, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of separately from your household waste.
If you are unable to resolve a malfunction, please contact your supplier or systems integrator, or go directly to Bosch Security Systems Customer Service. You can view a range of information about your unit version on the System Overview page (see Section 5.23 System Overview, page 51).
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Create a rule in the local empty fields. computer's proxy settings to exclude local IP addresses. If a sender is connected Auto-connect configured. Deactivate auto-connect. to the receiver, the first connection remains. DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 Installation and Operating Manual Bosch Security Systems...
You can display information about the network connection. To do this, move the cursor over the i icon. Link Ethernet link type Uplink, speed of the outgoing data traffic Downlink, speed of the incoming data traffic Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operating Manual DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06...
Input alarm 4 Ground Relay Output 12 to 24 V DC (power supply) – Ground Connect each alarm input to a ground contact (GND) when connecting alarm inputs. DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 Installation and Operating Manual Bosch Security Systems...
When you have entered a value (such as an IP address), check the characters you have entered before pressing Enter to transfer the values to the VIP XD. Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operating Manual DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06...
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Additional Parameters You can use the terminal program to check other basic parameters and modify them where necessary. Use the on-screen commands in the various submenus to do this. DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 Installation and Operating Manual Bosch Security Systems...
Corporation not be used in advertising or publicity pertaining to distribution of the software without specific, written prior permission. This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group. Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operating Manual DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06...
Unit of measurement for the speed of data transmission Bits per second, the actual data rate BVIP Bosch Video over IP unit CABAC Context-based Adaptive Binary Arithmetic Coding; an effective way to compress binary data without loss. In the video standard MPEG-4/Part10 (H.264/AVC), CABAC is characterized by high picture quality, a high compression rate and high computing requirements.
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It is controlled by a network operating system and uses a transfer protocol. Logical Unit Number; logical drive in iSCSI storage systems Media Access Control DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 Installation and Operating Manual Bosch Security Systems...
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Real-Time Streaming Protocol; network protocol for controlling the continuous transmission of audiovisual data (streams) or software over IP-based networks Small Form-factor Pluggable; small, standardized module for network connections, designed as a plug connector for high-speed network connections Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operating Manual DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06...
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User Datagram Protocol Uniform Resource Locator Unshielded Twisted Pair See Wide Area Network Wide Area Network A long distance link used to extend or connect remotely located local area networks DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 Installation and Operating Manual Bosch Security Systems...
HTTP port 45 Reset 61 HTTPS port 45 Safety 7 Identification 6 Scope of delivery 9 IEEE 802.1x 48 Screen resolution 10 Installation 7 Sender 11 Installation conditions 15 Bosch Security Systems Installation and Operating Manual DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06...
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Traps 48 Trigger 17 Trigger relay 42 UDP 35 Unit date 26 Unit identification 25 Unit name 25 Unit reset 61 Unit time 26 URL 22 User name 26 DOC | V4.0 | 2009.06 Installation and Operating Manual Bosch Security Systems...
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