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Summary of Contents for Digicom VEGA 7D1476
- Page 1 User’s Manual 7D1476 rev. 0.46 06/2006...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE..........................4 INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS ..................5 WARNING INSTRUCTIONS....................6 1. INTRODUCTION ......................7 1.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS .....................7 1.2 TECHNICAL FEATURES...................8 1.3 APPLICATIONS .......................10 1.4 APPLICATION SCENARIOS ...................10 1.5 ALARM DETECTION ....................14 2. INSTALLATION ......................15 2.1 FRONT PANEL ......................15 2.2 REAR PANEL......................15 2.3a LED DESCRIPTION (VEGA WIRELESS CAMERA WLAN) ........16 2.3b LED DESCRIPTION (VEGA WIRELESS CAMERA GPRS)........16 2.4 CLAMP STRIP ......................17... -
Page 4: Preface
Due to constant technological innovation, Digicom reserves the right to modify any technical and esthetical feature of the products without notice. This publication is thereof subject to change without notice. -
Page 5: Installation Precautions
This device may cause radio interferences in a residential environment. In such a cause the end user may be invited to take appropriate measures. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We, Digicom S.p.A. via Volta 39 - 21010 Cardano al Campo (Varese - Italy), declare under our sole responsibility that the following product: Vega Wireless Camera WLAN complies with the following directive: 1999/5/CE R&TTE Directive dated 9 March 1999 (on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal... -
Page 6: Warning Instructions
WARNING INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY WARNINGS Read these instructions and norms carefully before powering the Vega Wireless Camera. Violation of such norms may be illegal and cause hazard situations. For any of the described situations please refer to the specific instructions and norms. -
Page 7: Introduction
1. INTRODUCTION The Vega Wireless Camera is Digicom’s new camera, equipped with two high quality CMOS sensors, in order to ensure the best image capture under any light conditions. The Color sensor can be used for daylight shots, while the Black&White sensor is especially indicated for night shots with poor light. -
Page 8: Technical Features
1.2 TECHNICAL FEATURES CAMERA Double sensor: Color / Black&White • Day/night automatic detection • Infrared LEDs for night vision (up to 5 metres) • CMOS Sensors 1/4” • Viewing angle: 70° • Focal length: 3,8 mm • F: 2,0 • ∞... - Page 9 POWER SUPPLY 12 Vdc – 1000 mA • Internal rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride battery • OPERATING ENVIRONMENT Operating temperature: from 0°C to +40°C • Storage temperature: from –20°C to +70°C • OVERALL DIMENSIONS External dimensions: 127 x 77 x 48 mm •...
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Page 10: Applications
1.3 APPLICATIONS The Vega Wireless Camera can be used in a wide range of applications. With the built-in CPU, it can work as a standalone system that provides a web-based solution transmitting high quality video images for monitoring purposes. It can be managed remotely, accessed and controlled from any PC desktop over the Intranet or Internet via a web browser. - Page 11 1.4.2 VEGA WIRELESS CAMERA GPRS CONNECTED TO AN ADSL ROUTER In this scenario, the Vega Wireless Camera GPRS uses a faster means of transport: the ADSL line. An ADSL Router was connected to the camera LAN port in order to monitor the real status and the alarm- relevant images by a remote station.
- Page 12 1.4.3 VEGA WIRELESS CAMERA WLAN CONNECTED ACCESS POINT ADSL ROUTER TO AN In this scenario two Vega Wireless Cameras WLAN have been installed and both are provided with presence detection sensors. The images can be accessed by a remote station with a LAN wireless connection to the Access Point via any device provided with a web browser (e.g.
- Page 13 1.4.4 VEGA WIRELESS CAMERA WLAN CONNECTED TO DIGICOM’S VEGA VIDEO In this scenario, a new device is mentioned: Digicom’s Vega Video. The Vega Video is an image concentrator with an integrated Access Point. The Vega Video is able to connect up to four Vega Wireless Cameras WLAN with local stations and remote stations, for an optimal management of the cameras with a single device.
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Page 14: Alarm Detection
1.5 ALARM DETECTION In the event of an alarm detection, the Vega Wireless Camera WLAN and the Vega Wireless Camera GPRS act in a different way. The following table shows such differences: Vega Wireless Camera WLAN Vega Wireless Camera GPRS When the camera detects a motion on one of the When the camera detects a motion on one of the activated digital inputs, it saves the images... -
Page 15: Installation
2. INSTALLATION The installation of the Vega Wireless Camera must be performed according to the instructions of this manual. 2.1 FRONT PANEL The Vega Wireless Camera’s front panel consists of: Color optics • Black&White optics • Infrared LEDs • Twilight sensor •... -
Page 16: Led Description (Vega Wireless Camera Wlan)
LAN port SIM Card slot RESET button (for Vega Wireless Camera GPRS) PWR LED INPUT clamp strip SIGNAL LED PWR connector Antenna connector 2.3a LED DESCRIPTION (VEGA WIRELESS CAMERA WLAN) Three LED options indicate a different camera status, as follows: •... -
Page 17: Clamp Strip
The LEDs can act as follows: SIGNAL STATUS GSM signal is OFF Camera is OFF Camera is OFF or PIN is requested Login to GSM Blinking Blinking Blinking network Camera is Camera is ON connected to the Internet When the Vega Wireless Camera GPRS is powered, the device goes through the following stages: 1. - Page 18 2.4.2 POWER SUPPLY OUTPUTS The Vega Wireless Camera’s clamp strip is provided with 2 power supply outputs to power any possible presence detection sensor. To power the sensor you only need to connect the Vega Wireless Camera’s pin 1 to the positive contact (+) of the presence detector and the Vega Wireless Camera’s pin 3 to the negative contact (–) of the presence detector.
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Page 19: Sim Card (Only For The Vega Wireless Camera Gprs)
2.5 SIM CARD (only for the VEGA WIRELESS CAMERA GPRS) The Vega Wireless Camera GPRS supports PLUG-IN SIM cards. In order to prevent damaging of the SIM or an information loss we advise not to touch the golden section of the SIM card (where the contacts are to be found). -
Page 20: Installing The External Antenna
2.6 INSTALLING THE EXTERNAL ANTENNA To install the external antenna follow these steps: Make sure that the Vega Wireless Camera is off by turning off the power supply and deactivating the backup battery in the configuration pages. Connect the external antenna connector to the Vega Wireless Camera’s connector by screwing it clockwise. In case of problems do not force the connector and check if it is right positioned. -
Page 21: Factory Settings
Ethernet cable in the package. Follow the instructions described in the CONFIGURATION chapter. Vega Wireless Camera GPRS Vega Wireless Camera WLAN User Id: admin User Id: admin Password: digicom Password: digicom LAN Address: 192.168.30.1 LAN Address: 192.168.30.1 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0... -
Page 22: Configuration
3. CONFIGURATION The Vega Wireless Camera is configured through its built-in Web-based configuration (e.g. Internet Explorer, Netscape, Firefox or other web browsers). You can therefore use any device (PC, PDA) equipped with a NETWORK INTERFACE CARD and an Internet Browser. This chapter describes the necessary checks to access the configuration, together with the main configuration menus for the installation and use of the Vega Wireless Camera. -
Page 23: Vega Wireless Camera Configuration
. After the connection is established, you will find the following window: In the User Id field enter: admin In the Password field enter: digicom User Id and Password must be entered in lower-case digits. -
Page 24: Configuration Menu
The configuration windows are split in two parts. On top of the screen you may enter the values to change the configuration settings; the lower part of the window shows the current values. During the configuration, whenever you click the Digicom logo or the window title in the top menu bar will make you return to the main menu. - Page 25 3.3.2 LAN In this window you may change the parameters of the LAN interface to be found on both Vega Wireless Camera versions. Enter the value you wish to change and click SAVE. The new settings will be immediately effective. IP Address: insert the IP address the camera will use for transmission on the LAN port.
- Page 26 3.3.2 WiFi (only for the VEGA WIRELESS CAMERA WLAN) In this window you may change the parameters of the WLAN interface to be found on both Vega Wireless Camera versions. In order to communicate via wireless LAN with the Vega Wireless Camera WLAN you need to use an Access Point.
- Page 27 This factory setting allows to install the camera and Digicom’s Vega Video image concentrator in a few minutes. In case of use of the Vega Wireless Camera WLAN with a specific Access Point and in order to change the key you only need to enter a new value in the EncryptKey field and then click SAVE.
- Page 28 3.3.3 GPRS (only for the VEGA WIRELESS CAMERA GPRS) In this window you may set the parameters of the GPRS configuration for the Vega Wireless Camera GPRS. WARNING: the Vega Wireless Camera GPRS can operate with any SIM Card. The GPRS function is available according to the type of contract stipulated for the SIM Card.
- Page 29 Service Center Address: it is the phone number of the Service Center provided by the phone company managing the SMS messages. Such a value is read directly by the SIM card inserted in the camera. GPRS Phone Number: it is the phone number you must dial for the GPRS Internet connection. For all phone companies the correct number is usually *99***1#.
- Page 30 Status: to check registration to the GSM network, signal quality and GPRS network presence, verify the Status field. Off Line Vega Wireless Camera GPRS disconnected to the Internet. On Line Vega Wireless Camera GPRS connected to the Internet. Searching GSM/GPRS network research. Registered Vega Wireless Camera GPRS registered to the GPRS network.
- Page 31 3.3.4 CAMERA In this window you may change the parameters of the image capture. Fps (Frame per second): it is the frame rate of the camera. It supports values from 1 to 10 frames per second. Alarm Rate: it is the saving rate, in case of alarm detection on digital inputs. The value inserted will define the time interval (expressed in seconds) for an image saving.
- Page 32 Frame Size: defines the image quality. Very High Excellent image quality. (VGA: 80 KByte – QVGA: 20 KByte). High Good image quality. (VGA: 50 KByte – QVGA: 12 KByte). Medium Standard image quality. (VGA: 30 KByte – QVGA: 8 KByte). Poor image quality.
- Page 33 3.3.5 SYSTEM In this window you may act on some of the camera’s functions. Show Current Date: by selecting the Enabled item and clicking the SAVE button you may check date and time for the Vega Wireless Camera GPRS. For date and time synchronization, please refer to the description contained in the GPRS page.
- Page 34 Switch Off Timeout: defines the management of the backup battery. In case of main power supply lack, the Vega Wireless Camera keeps functioning thanks to a rechargeable backup battery. Battery management is disabled. In case of main power supply lack, the camera turns off.
- Page 35 3.3.6 ALARM CFG In this window you may enable the digital inputs, the relevant messages associated to it and the relevant management in case of main power supply lack. Input1 Mode and Input2 Mode: activation and deactivation of the two digital inputs. Disabled Disabled input.
- Page 36 Sms Main Power Off: enables the sending of a SMS message (with the Vega Wireless Camera GPRS) in case of a main power supply lack. The SMS message will be sent to the phone numbers inserted in the SMS Number item to be found in the GPRS configuration page. Main Power Off Message: defines the text of the message sent if the Sms Main Power Off is enabled.
- Page 37 3.3.7 CALLBACK (only for the VEGA WIRELESS CAMERA GPRS) In this window you may associate a function of the Vega Wireless Camera GPRS to a phone call. After selecting the phone call association option according to your needs, you may call the phone number of the SIM card in the Vega Wireless Camera GPRS from your mobile phone, as if you were calling an ordinary mobile phone number.
- Page 38 Live The phone call is associated to an Internet connection request. When you need to access the Vega Wireless Camera GPRS remotely, you only need to call the Vega Wireless Camera GPRS phone number from your mobile phone. The camera reads the incoming phone number and compares it to the phone numbers in the Cli Enabled configuration page.
- Page 39 User Id: in this field you must enter the User Id selected to access the camera. The default value is admin. Password: in this field you must enter the Password selected to access the camera. The default value is digicom. Password Enable: enables or disables the authentication request. The default value is Disabled.
- Page 40 3.3.9 DYNAMIC DNS If you use an Internet subscription with a dynamic IP address or a GPRS connection, you do not have the chance to offer remote access services because the ISP or phone company assigns a different IP address to the device each time.
- Page 41 Interface: select the interface for the Dynamic DNS service. The camera will notify the DDNS Server with the IP address assigned by the LAN port. This option can be selected both on the Vega Wireless Camera WLAN and the Vega Wireless Camera GPRS.
- Page 42 3.3.10 ALARM In this window you may view the images saved by the Vega Wireless Camera on alarm detection. In the SMS message sent by the Vega Wireless Camera GPRS you can find the direct link to this page, to save time and view the images concerning the alarm event immediately: http://217.201.196.19/mnt/flash/config/alarm.html WARNING: the internal memory of the Vega Wireless Camera is 2 MByte.
- Page 43 3.3.11 LIVE Click Live from the main menu to view the current shooting status of the camera. The image displayed refers to the configuration of the previous pages, especially to the settings for the Camera configuration page.
- Page 44 3.3.12 STATUS LOG In this window you can check the status of the Vega Wireless Camera.
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Page 45: Frequently Asked Questions) And Troubleshooting
4. F.A.Q. (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS) AND TROUBLESHOOTING Q: What algorithm is used to compress the digital image? A: The Vega Wireless Camera utilizes the JPEG image compression technology providing high quality images for users. JPEG is adopted since it is a standard for image compression and can be applied to various web browser and application software without the need to install extra software.