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Page 1: User Manual
7100 SERIES Megapixel Ethernet Color Camera User Manual User Manual 6X-1043, November 13, 2003 Phone: (858) 277-6700 info@cohu.com Fax: (858) 277-0221 www.cohu-cameras.com Cohu Electronics 3912 Calle Fortunada San Diego, CA 92123-1827 1 of 60... - Page 2 Blank Page 2 of 60...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Specifications Cohu 7100 Series Ethernet Camera Introduction Overview Features Hardware Interface Installation Basics Configuration Basics 1.5.1 Browser-Based Settings Pages 1.5.2 Online Help Pages Lens Mount Compatibility Browser Compatibility Installation & Initial Configuration Overview Connectors 2.2.1 Connect Ethernet 2.2.2 Connect Power... - Page 4 Access Control Overview Passwords 5.2.1 General Password 5.2.2 Management Password 5.2.3 Cookies Access Hours Trigger Event Configuration Overview 6.1.2 Using Motion as a Trigger Trigger Settings 6.2.1 General Settings 6.2.2 E-mail Settings 6.2.3 FTP Settings Motion-Detection Configuration Overview Enabling Motion Detection 7.2.1 Drawing Windows 7.2.2 Creating Windows Manually Configuring Motion Detection Characteristics...
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Page 5: Specifications
Specifications Image Capture ½”, 1288 x 968 progressive Scan CMOS 160 x 120 to 1288 x 968 image sizes Up to 50fps depending on image size and quality settings. Imaging Features Selectable windowing and sub-sampling AGC or selectable gain Configurable color balance Variable JPEG Compression Text and graphics overlay 1.5 Lux with F1.0 lens... - Page 6 Blank Page 6 of 60...
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Page 7: Cohu 7100 Series Ethernet Camera Introduction
The Cohu 7100 series is a digital camera that contains a compression engine and an integrated web server. The 7100 series can capture live JPEG images, host its own web site and deliver images to the World Wide Web. No additional hardware or software is required on the user's personal computer. -
Page 8: Installation Basics
Factory reset button and camera focus button Installation Basics The Cohu 7100 Series camera becomes operational once it is: Connected to an Ethernet network using twisted-pair Ethernet cable Connected to its power supply and plugged into an ordinary electrical outlet... -
Page 9: Configuration Basics
Use the camera's browser-based configuration pages to adjust the features mentioned above. 1.5.1 Browser-Based Settings Pages The 7100 Series camera include browser-based settings pages for configuring most settings. The pull-down menus and text input fields on these pages allow performance optimization of the camera. -
Page 10: Online Help Pages
Lens Mount Compatibility The Cohu 7100 Series cameras include a standard CS-mount and a C mount adapter. Each lens must be mounted the distance from the camera's imaging chip. If the lens is not placed at the proper distance, it will not be possible to focus the lens. For more information about lens selection and usage, see the Lenses in Section 11. - Page 11 The camera's configuration pages and other features are optimized for more recent browser versions. Improved performance of the camera can be accomplished by taking the following steps in the browser: Refresh/Reload the Page Liberal use of Refresh/Reload will generally clear up any occasional display issues.
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Page 13: Installation & Initial Configuration
Installation & Initial Configuration Overview This chapter discusses the installation procedures for the Cohu 7100 Series camera. To install the camera: 1. Connect Ethernet and Power 2. Assign a valid IP address 3. Go through basic configuration After these steps, the camera should be ready to serve high-quality images to network users. -
Page 14: Assign The Ip Address
2.3.2 Directed Ping Packet To assign a static IP address to the Cohu 7100 Series camera, a directed ping packet is transmitted to the camera's MAC address using “MS DOS Prompt” program. 1. Choose an IP address that is not currently being used by another device on the network. If necessary, ask the system administrator for an available IP addresses. -
Page 15: Configure The Camera
Note: For ARP/Ping to work properly on Windows machines, there must be at least one IP address in the ARP table. Type ARP -A at the DOS prompt to ensure that one entry is present. If there is not another IP Address in the table, ping a known device on the network to build an entry (See step 3 below). -
Page 16: Focus
2.4.1 Focus If the camera is out of focus, the rapidly updating image on the first page of the wizard can be used to help bring the camera into focus. The image that appears on the page is a reduced image from the center of the camera's field of view. -
Page 17: Image Settings
The image that appears on this page is a half size image that updates more rapidly than a full size image. Watch this image when positioning and framing the image. Use the settings on this page to finalize the general characteristics of the image. crop Cropping an image involves selecting one region of interest in the image and discarding the rest, creating a smaller image. - Page 18 The settings on the Image Settings page of the installation wizard include: lighting Choose the type of lighting that illuminates the camera's surroundings, which determines the color corrections that are needed to account for specific types of lighting. Each category of lighting correction will change the basic color matrix the camera uses to process its images.
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Page 19: Server Settings
2.4.4 Server Settings The final step on the installation wizard contains the most important of the server settings. If necessary, consult the network administrator or ISP service for the appropriate information. Use the text input fields and pull-down menus on this page to adjust the camera s necessary server settings. -
Page 20: Accessing The Camera
set time Sets the time of the camera. The time should be entered in 24-hour format as HH:MM:SS (for example, 20 seconds past 3:15 PM would be 15:15:20). Before adjusting the clock, make sure that the correct time zone is set. Note: A network timeserver can be used to keep time for the camera. -
Page 21: Pan/Tilt/Zoom Within Images
2.5.1 Pan/Tilt/Zoom Within Images The Cohu 7100 Series Camera includes a digital scroll feature that allows moving around within the full viewing area of the camera's imager. The following controls can be found at the top of... -
Page 22: View Still Images
2.5.2 View Still Images To view still images, click the stop button that appears at the top of the View Images page. Once the stop button is clicked, the camera will take an image and then display it in a new browser page. -
Page 23: Image Configuration
Note: Some of the image settings on this page differ from the command syntax used at the command line. Refer to the Cohu 7100 Series Reference Manual for details on the complete command syntax of all image commands. Beyond adjusting the image settings, the Window Tools Page can be used to personalize the size and characteristics of the camera's image. -
Page 24: Image Settings
The default username = root The default password = system Note: This information only needs entered once per session. The session will end either when Logout is pressed or after exiting the browser. Important: Optimize the security of the camera by changing the default passwords. Refer to Access Control in Section 5. - Page 25 Note: Refer to the Browser-Based Settings Pages, Section 1.5.1, for information on how to use the browser-based settings pages. Note: Each setting on the Image Settings page is linked to a comprehensive help page. To access the help text for a particular setting, click the question mark icon that appears next to it.
- Page 26 brightness Set an average value for the brightness (gain) control. The value of the brightness corresponds to the shade of gray of the gain correction (For example, 0.4 = 40% gray. The resulting image will have an average brightness that is 40% white). Select the value by clicking the Up or Down buttons, or by entering a number into the text input field.
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Page 27: Window Tools
text color Select a color for the overlay that appears on the image. framerate test Click this button to run a short test to see what the current frame rate of the camera is. Window Tools Use the Window Tools page to customize the size and characteristics of the camera's image and to optimize performance. -
Page 28: Exposure Tool
3.4.2 Exposure Tool The exposure window is an area within the image that determines the brightness level for the entire image. When the window is set, the brightness of the rest of the image adjusts to match the brightness of the image in the window. To set the window area: 1. -
Page 29: Focus
Focus If the camera is out of focus, the rapidly updating image on the Focusing Aid page can be used to help focus the camera. The image that appears on the Focusing Aid page is a rapidly updating, reduced image from the center of your camera s field of view. To access the Focusing Aid page, either select Focusing Aid from the navigational pull-down menu located on the View Images page, or click the Focus tab that appears in the settings menu. - Page 30 Blank Page 30 of 60...
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Page 31: Server Configuration
Server Configuration Overview This chapter discusses the server configuration items for the Cohu 7100 Series camera, such as web and FTP settings, to specify how the camera operates during TCP/IP connections. To access the Server Settings web page, either select Server Settings from the navigational pull-down menu located on the View Images page, or click the Server tab that appears in the settings menu. - Page 32 clock date Adjust the date of the camera. This setting is important when transferring images to a remote FTP server, at which time the default settings will use the date to create files. Enter the date in the Month/Day/Year format (MM/DD/YY). The default link will set the camera to match the date on the user's computer.
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Page 33: Important Server Information
TCP/IP gateway Enter the host to use as a TCP/IP gateway between networks. The gateway allows communication between devices that are on different networks. Without a correct gateway setting, the camera cannot receive or transmit data from/to devices that are in different network address ranges. - Page 34 Blank Page 34 of 60...
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Page 35: Access Control
Access Control Overview This chapter discusses the security settings for the Cohu 7100 cameras, which are contained on the Access Settings page. The items on this page allow personalization passwords and to configure the level of accessibility for the camera. To navigate to the Access Settings page, either select Access Control from the navigational pull-down menu located on the View Images page, or click the Access tab that appears in the settings menu. -
Page 36: General Password
5.2.3 Cookies The 7100 Series camera uses cookies to secure the password-protected areas. Cookies are a mechanism by which a web server can transfer and store information on a user’s computer. When a user issues the proper passwords to a camera, an authentication cookie is placed on that user’s computer. -
Page 37: Access Hours
Access Hours The 7100 Series cameras feature an access hours setting that allows control of the operating hours for the camera. Although the browser-based interface does not support setting hours for individual days, it can configure the operating hours separately for weekdays and weekends. For both weekdays and weekends, either configure the hours to provide unlimited, 24-hour access or close the camera completely. - Page 38 Blank Page 38 of 60...
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Page 39: Trigger Event Configuration
Trigger Event Configuration Overview The camera normally captures and processes images continuously and displays them on the web. The camera can also be configured to trigger on certain events, and save a set of images around that trigger time. After a trigger occurs, the camera processes the image sequence to JPEG files and saves the images either to internal memory or to an external FTP server. -
Page 40: General Settings
6.2.1 General Settings The items on the left side of the Trigger Settings page control the trigger event itself. Depending on your particular configuration, a trigger event can prompt the camera to perform a series of actions. The remainder of the settings on the trigger settings page configure the actions that the camera will take based on these settings. -
Page 41: E-Mail Settings
trigger now Click this link to initiate an immediate trigger event to test your trigger settings. restore trigger Use this link to restore all trigger settings (general, FTP, defaults and e-mail) to their factory default configurations. 6.2.2 E-mail Settings After a trigger event, the camera can send an e-mail to a remote user containing the images from the event. -
Page 42: Ftp Settings
last result Displays the result of the last attempt to send e-mail. Result Explanation Success The e-mail was sent properly. No Mailhost No mailserver has been specified. Enter a mailhost using the Mailserver entry field. File Open The camera could not open the local file. Verify that the file exists and is not corrupted. - Page 43 the images according to their base file name (trig.jpg) and their location in the trigger sequence. Additional characters in the filename will be added to the base file name. For example, the filename above will save the images as time.trig#.jpg in which time is the exact time (in hour.minutes.seconds format) that the images were taken.
- Page 44 The possible results are: Result Explanation Success All images transferred properly. Login Login failed Username and/or password incorrect. The camera failed to change directories into the one specified in the FTP path setting. The camera failed to send the file. This error is usually caused by a network error or a Send full disk.
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Page 45: Motion-Detection Configuration
Motion-Detection Configuration Overview The Cohu 7100 Series camera contain a sophisticated motion detection algorithm that can be used along with Triggers to provide a robust system for security and general monitoring applications. The motion detection algorithm will initiate a trigger event each time that it detects motion as configured with the Motion settings. -
Page 46: Drawing Windows
7.2.1 Drawing Windows To draw a motion detection window: 1. Use the selected window pop-up menu to select an empty window position (see next section). 2. Position the cursor where you would like the upper left corner of the window to be, then click the mouse button. -
Page 47: Configuring Motion Detection Characteristics
Configuring Motion Detection Characteristics A trigger is initiated each time the camera detects motion. Motion is defined as a percentage (size) of the pixels in the detection area (mode) changing by a specific threshold (sensitivity). If you are unsure what to enter for size or sensitivity, use the default values. mode Sets the motion detection software to either include or exclude the interior area of the given window. - Page 48 Blank Page 48 of 60...
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Page 49: Lenses
Lenses Overview The Cohu 7100 Series camera accepts a wide range of lenses. Select the appropriate lens for given applications. This chapter details the imaging chip and lens specifications that must be considered when selecting a lens for the camera. -
Page 50: Lens Mounts
There are two types of variable focus lenses: Varifocal lenses, which can increase or decrease the focal length but need to be refocused after each adjustment. Zoom lenses, which remain in focus during changes to the focal length. Lens Mounts Each lens requires a specific mounting assembly that places the lens a certain distance from the camera’s imaging chip. -
Page 51: A: Technical Support
Technical Support Please contact the Customer Service department at Cohu for assistance with setting up the camera and any other issues that help may be needed on. However, please review this manual before calling. A thorough understanding of the camera’s features is important and will save considerable time in determining problems related to the camera. -
Page 52: B: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting General Problems Most problems can be solved by making sure that the camera has been installed properly and assigned a valid, unique IP address. Before proceeding to specific troubleshooting sections, please check the items listed in Table B-1. Power-up Problems Table B-1: General Troubleshooting Area to Check... - Page 53 Operational Problems Table B-4: Operational Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion Ensure that the camera has an IP address. Ping the IP address that you think belongs to the camera and wait for a reply. For example: (UNIX) % ping 192.0.1.123 (DOS) C: PING 192.0.1.123 Ensure that the camera s IP address is unique to the network.
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Page 54: C: Pinouts
Pinouts The following diagrams show the pin configurations for each of the three connectors on the Cohu 7100 camera. Refer to this section for the appropriate Ethernet pin configuration, if you plan to attach a security sensor to the camera, or if you plan to connect an external modem to the camera. The diagrams below appear as they would if you are looking at the front of the camera. -
Page 55: D: Focus Utilities
Focus Utilities Overview The preferred focus method for the Cohu 7100 cameras is to adjust the lens while watching the Focus Window contained on the camera s internal Setup web page. Several other methods of seeing the current focus level are also available: ... - Page 56 4. Reverse the direction, rotating the lens (or focus-ring) slower than before, until the LED again turns off and then on. 5. Repeat step 4 above, switching directions and using slower and slower motion, until there is little movement necessary until the LED turns on. 6.
- Page 57 Once the continuity checker is properly connected, you must configure the camera s relay to open and close according to the Red Image Capture LED, which enables the Audible Focus Utility. To configure the camera's relay: 1. Telnet to your camera. 2.
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Page 58: E: Software Updates
E: Software Updates E.1 Overview The operating software for Cohu 7100 cameras is continually being advanced. You may want to periodically reload your camera with a newer version of the software. The camera stores its software in Flash memory, the contents of Flash memory can be updated by downloading a new version of the operational software via FTP or TFTP. - Page 59 E.3.1 Reloading via FTP Reloading the operating software via FTP is the fastest way to upgrade the software on your camera. You will open an FTP session to the camera from your host, and do a “Put” of the file. The camera will then save the file to Flash.
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Page 60: F: Certification And Warranty
Certification and Warranty Certification: The following is the Declaration of Conformity for the 7100 Series Product. UL: This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Power Source marked Class 2, Limited Power Source, or LPS and rated 12-33 V DC or 12 - 24 V AC, minimum 300 mA.
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