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Moxa Technologies VPort 36-1MP User Manual

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Moxa VPort 36-1MP Rugged IP Camera
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First Edition, April 2012
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© 2012 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1 Moxa VPort 36-1MP Rugged IP Camera User’s Manual First Edition, April 2012 www.moxa.com/product © 2012 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Moxa. Moxa provides this document as is, without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, its particular purpose. Moxa reserves the right to make improvements and/or changes to this manual, or to the products and/or the programs described in this manual, at any time.

  • Page 3: Before Getting Started

    Before using your VPort 36-1MP, please pay close attention to the following instructions:  After opening the VPort 36-1MP box, compare the contents of the box with the Package Checklist in Chapter 1. Notify your sales representative if any of the items are missing or damaged.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Hardware Installation ........................2-2 Software Installation ........................2-4 VPort 36-1MP Dimensions ........................2-7 Wiring Requirements ........................... 2-8 Accessing the VPort 36-1MP’s Web-based Manager ................3-1 Functions Featured on the VPort’s Web Homepage .................. 3-2 VPort’s Information ........................3-2 IP Camera Name ......................... 3-2 Camera Image View ........................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction The VPort 36-1MP is a rugged HD resolution (720P) box type IP camera designed for use in harsh environments. In addition to being able to handle basic video feeds, many advanced features are also included to set up surveillance or web multimedia applications. The VPort 36-1MP is designed to provide stability, robustness, ease-of-use, and flexibility.

  • Page 6: Overview

    PT scanner accessories are available for indoor and outdoor installation. Superb Video Quality The VPort 36-1MP series supports a variety of lenses for any application and is designed to be compatible with C/CS mount lenses to meet any viewing angle and distance requirement. With a built-in removable IR-cut filter and automatic color mode switching, the VPort 36-1MP Series is suitable for day-and-night use.

  • Page 7: Product Features

    VPort 36-1MP Introduction • Screw handle accessory package Inner hexagon screw driver for C/CS mount adapter ring 5-pin terminal block for DI and tightening/loosening lens holder relay 3-pin terminal block for power 2-pin terminal block for RS-485 DX+ input and DX- •...

  • Page 8: Typical Application

    Moxa sales representative for more information about this SDK Typical Application With the industrial grade design and specifications, the VPort 36-1MP is designed mission critical applications as well as general purpose surveillance systems. Below are only some of the applications where you can use the VPort 36-1MP.

  • Page 9: Product Description

    VPort 36-1MP Introduction Product Description Top View Bottom View NOTE You will find mounting bracket fastened at bottom side of the camera, you can loosen the bracket and fasten to the top side per your installation requirement. Auto Iris Socket: Plug auto-iris cable from camera lens to this socket for auto-iris function •...
  • Page 10 7. LED indicator to show power status. Green when normal. NOTE The VPort 36-1MP can be powered by 12 VDC / 24 VDC / 24 VAC input or Power over Ethernet (PoE, 802.3af). You can connect both power inputs to create redundant power input.

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Getting Started This chapter includes information about how to install a VPort 36-1MP IP camera. The following topics are covered in this chapter:  Before Getting Started  First-Time Installation and Configuration  Hardware Installation  Software Installation  VPort 36-1MP Dimension...

  • Page 12: Before Getting Started

    VPort 36-1MP Getting Started Before Getting Started In what follows, “user” refers to those who can access the IP camera, and “administrator” refers to the person who knows the root password that allows changes to the IP camera’s configuration, in addition to providing general access.
  • Page 13 Step 6: Power on your VPort 36-1MP NOTE The VPort 36-1MP can be powered by 12 VDC / 24 VDC / 24 VAC input or Power over Ethernet (PoE, 802.3af). You can connect both to create redundant power input.

  • Page 14: Software Installation

    Step 1: Configure the VPort 36-1MP’s IP address When the VPort 36-1MP is first powered on, the POST (Power On Self Test) will run for a few moments (about 30 seconds). The network environment determines how the IP address is assigned.
  • Page 15 VPort’s ActiveX Control component. Step 4: Access the homepage of VPort 36-1MP’s web-based manager. After installing the ActiveX Control component, the homepage of the VPort 36-1MP’s web-based manager will appear. Check the following items to make sure the system was installed properly: 1.
  • Page 16 VPort 36-1MP Getting Started Step 5: Access VPort’s system configuration. Click on System Configuration to access the overview of the system configuration to change the configuration. Model Name, Server Name, IP Address, MAC Address and Firmware Version appear in the green bar near the top of the page. Use this information to check the system information and installation.

  • Page 17: Vport 36-1Mp Dimensions

    VPort 36-1MP Getting Started VPort 36-1MP Dimensions (Unit=mm)

  • Page 18: Wiring Requirements

    Wiring Requirements ATTENTION Be sure to disconnect the power cord before installing and/or wiring your Moxa VPort 36-1MP. Calculate the maximum possible current in each power wire and common wire. Observe all electrical codes dictating the maximum current allowable for each wire size.

  • Page 19: Accessing The Vport 36-1Mp's Web-Based Manager

    Accessing the VPort 36-1MP’s Web-based Manager This chapter includes information about how to access the VPort 36-1MP IP camera for the first time. The following topics are covered in this chapter:  Functions Featured on the VPort’s Web Homepage  VPort’s Information ...

  • Page 20: Functions Featured On The Vport's Web Homepage

    VPort 36-1MP Accessing the VPort 36-1MP’s Web-based Manager Functions Featured on the VPort’s Web Homepage The homepage of the VPort’s web console shows information specific to that VPort, the camera image, and configurations for the client and server. NOTE The VPort’s web homepage is best viewed in 1280 x 1024 screen resolution. This is because the camera image can be viewed at a resolution up to HD (1280 x 720).

  • Page 21: Client Settings

    Users can configure the following functions in Client Settings. 1. Encoder standard: Shows the encoding algorithm currently being used. VPort 36-1MP features built-in 2 encode engine to generate a maximum of three simultaneous video streams. Each client can select the H.264 video streams from Stream 1, or the MJPEG/ H,264 video stream from Stream 2.

  • Page 22: System Configuration

    VPort 36-1MP Accessing the VPort 36-1MP’s Web-based Manager System Configuration A button or text link on the left side of the system configuration window only appears on the administrator’s main page. For detailed system configuration instructions, refer to Chapter 4, System Configuration.

  • Page 23: System Configuration

    System Configuration After installing the hardware, the next step is to configure the VPort 36-1MP’s settings. Users can configure by web console. The following topics are covered in this chapter:  System Configuration by Web Console  System  Network ...

  • Page 24: System Configuration By Web Console

    VPort 36-1MP System Configuration System Configuration by Web Console System configuration can be done remotely with Internet Explorer. To access the server, type the system configuration URL, http://<IP address of Video Server>/overview.asp, to open the configuration main page. There are six configuration categories: System, Network, Video, PTZ, D, and Alarm. A description of each...

  • Page 25: System

    Time, which is displayed in the image’s caption. Server name Setting Description Default Max. 40 characters Use a different server name for each server to help identify the VPort 36-1MP IP different servers. The name appears on the web homepage. camera Server Contact Setting Description Default Max.
  • Page 26 VPort 36-1MP System Configuration Server Location Setting Description Default Max. 40 characters Edit the location of this camera server Blank Date and Time Setting Description Default Keep current date and Use the current date and time as the VPort’s time setting.
  • Page 27 VPort 36-1MP to prevent performance problems. Local Storage VPort 36-1MP supports a SD card slot (SDHC interface) for recording the video when there is an event/alarm happened. The administrator can download these recorded videos via FTP, or directly copy the files in the SD card via a card reader device.

  • Page 28: System Log History

    VPort 36-1MP System Configuration SD card Setting Description Default Reboot the system This function can reboot the system when the SD card mount Enable when the SD card fails fails to re-detect the SD mount. to mount NOTE The recorded videos will be stored in the “/VPortfolder” folder. Each recorded file is 10 seconds of video. These are AVI files for playback in a popular media player.

  • Page 29: System Parameters

    VPort is rebooted. Firmware Upgrade Take the following steps to upgrade the firmware: Step 1: Press the Browse button to select the firmware file. NOTE For the VPort 36-1MP, the firmware file extension should be .rom.

  • Page 30: Reset To Factory Default

    VPort 36-1MP System Configuration Step 2: Click on the Upgrade button to upload the firmware to the VPort. Step 3: The system will start to run the firmware upgrade process. Step 4: Once Firmware Update Success…..Reboot..is displayed, please wait for few seconds for the VPort to reboot.

  • Page 31: Network

    Follow the steps below to use the auto-configuration function via Opt 66/67. Step 1: When VPort 36-1MP enables the auto-configuration function, it will ask for the IP address from DHCP server, and the path of the TFTP server and configuration file.
  • Page 32 VPort 36-1MP System Configuration Step 2: Once VPort 36-1MP completes the IP settings, it will acquire the configuration file from the TFTP server, and check if this configuration file is right or not. NOTE For the auto-configuration function to work, the system should 1.
  • Page 33 65535) RTSP Streaming The VPort 36-1MP supports standard RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol) streaming, which means that all devices and software that support RTSP can directly acquire and view the video images sent from the VPort 36-1MP without any proprietary codec or SDK installations. This makes network system integration much more convenient.
  • Page 34 NOTE The video performance of the VPort 36-1MP may vary when using other media players. For example, you will notice a greater delay when viewing the VPort 36-1MP’s video from the VLC player compared to viewing it directly from the VPort 36-1MP’s built-in web server. In addition, viewing the VPort 36-1MP’s video from the VLC player through a router or Internet gateway could result in a broken connection.

  • Page 35: Smtp Server And Email Account Settings

    System Configuration NOTE For the time being, the VPort 36-1MP’s RTSP video/audio stream can be identified and viewed by Apple QuickTime Ver. 6.5 and above, and the VLC media player. System integrators can use these 2 media players to view the VPort 36-1MP’s video directly, without needing to use the VPort’s SDK to create customized software.

  • Page 36: Dynamic Dns

    VPort 36-1MP System Configuration NOTE The 2nd SMTP Server and Sender Email are backups that are used if the 1st SMTP Server and Sender Email fail when connecting or sending email. Two recipient email accounts are available for receiving emails sent by the VPort. For redundancy, both addresses receive the sent messages and alarm snapshots simultaneously.

  • Page 37: Universal Pnp

    VPort 36-1MP System Configuration Universal PnP UPnP (Universal Plug & Play) is a networking architecture that provides compatibility among the networking equipment, software, and peripherals of the 400+ vendors that are part of the Universal Plug and Play Forum. This means that they are listed in the network devices table for the operating system (such as Windows XP) supported by this function.

  • Page 38: Ftp Server Settings

    VPort 36-1MP System Configuration FTP Server Settings FTP is the other method available for the VPort to send alarm messages and snapshots. 1st FTP Server Setting Description Default 1st FTP server FTP server’s IP address or URL address. None 1st FTP server port FTP server’s authentication.
  • Page 39 VPort 36-1MP System Configuration Multicast The VPort 36-1MP supports the advanced Multicast network protocol IGMP, which can greatly improve the efficiency of network traffic. In this section, we explain multicasts, multicast filtering, and how multicast can be implemented on your VPort.

  • Page 40: Configuring Multicast Settings

    The network WITH Multicast NOTE The VPort 36-1MP is the source that delivers the multicast video stream. To benefit from the Multicast protocol, the gateway or network switch should support the multicast filtering function (such as IGMP Snooping) so that the multicast stream is delivered correctly and precisely.

  • Page 41: Http Event Server

    VPort 36-1MP System Configuration HTTP Event Server The VPort can send the customized alarm actions and messages to the HTTP Event Servers, which allows users to design a customized alarm system. Setting Description Factory Default Host Name User-defined name for identification...

  • Page 42: Accessible Ip List

    VPort 36-1MP System Configuration Accessible IP List The VPort uses an IP address-based filtering method to control access to the VPort. Accessible IP Settings allow you to add or remove “Legal” remote host IP addresses to prevent unauthorized access. Access to the VPort is controlled by IP address. That is, if a host’s IP address is in the accessible IP table, then the host will be allowed access to the VPort.

  • Page 43: Configuring Snmp Settings

    System Configuration SNMP The VPort 36-1MP supports three SNMP protocols. The available protocols are SNMP V1, SNMP V2c, and SNMP V3. SNMP V1 and SNMP V2c use a community string match for authentication, which means that SNMP servers access all objects with read-only or read/write permissions using the community string public/private (default value).
  • Page 44 VPort 36-1MP System Configuration SNMP Read/Write Settings SNMP Versions Setting Description Default V1, V2c, V3 Select SNMP protocol versions V1, V2c, V3 to manage the V1, V2c, V3 switch V1, V2c Select SNMP protocol versions V1, V2c to manage the switch...

  • Page 45: Video

    The private SNMP Object ID of the VPort is the enterprise value: 8691.8.4.2. This number cannot be changed. NOTE The MIB file is MOXA-VPORT16-MIB.mib (or.my). You can find it on the software CD or the download center of the Moxa website.

  • Page 46: Image Tuning

    VPort 36-1MP System Configuration Image Information Setting Description Default Description (max. of 14 The customized description shown on the caption to identify None characters) this video camera. Image Appearance Setting Description Default Image Information To determine what style of image information is being shown.
  • Page 47 VPort 36-1MP System Configuration Image Adjustment Setting Description Default Saturation Tune the image attribute for the user’s preference for -4 to +6 0 Contrast & Sharpness Tune the image attribute for the user’s preference for -4 to + 4 0 Auto Gain Control This AGC function provides clear image in low light condition.
  • Page 48 When network bandwidth is limited, HD video stream in realtime may be too huge for the network to bear, and in that condition, VPort 36-1MP is able to automatically allocate available bandwidth to those parts of video that of your bigger interest. For example, when watching a factory entrance, camera can allocate more bandwidth for entry way while only allocate minimum bandwidth for the wall in the scene.

  • Page 49: Privacy Mask

    VPort 36-1MP System Configuration Privacy Mask In some condition, you may like to block part of the view so that your surveillance system won’t include some privacy video information when displaying live video or video playback. Privacy Mask Setting Description...

  • Page 50: Video Performance

    System Configuration Video Performance The VPort 36-1MP can send a maximum of three simultaneously video streams: two H.264 and one MJEPG. In fact, the VPort 36-1MP has two encoder engines. The first encoder engine can generate one H.264 video stream, and this H.264 video stream is a completely independent video stream, which means its resolution, FPS and...

  • Page 51: Ptz

    NOTE The VPort 36-1MP supports a maximum of three simultaneous video streams, and the FPS will be affected when all three video streams are enabled. If the video quality is set very high for all three video streams, the total FPS for the three streams combined is about 75.

  • Page 52: Digital Ptz

    Digital PTZ Before use digital PTZ, you need to enable digital PTZ function in VPort 36-1MP setting page as shown below. First check enable, then choose the PTZ function you are like to operate. Note that digital zoom and digital pan/tilt functions could be enabled separately.

  • Page 53: Dynastream Tm

    Direction button in the wheel will not be displayed until digital zoom is performed. Once camera image is zoomed out to original size, direction button will disappear again. NOTE VPort 36-1MP supports up to 4x digital zoom, press “+” button to view 2x zoom image and twice to view 4x image. DynaStream...
  • Page 54 VPort 36-1MP System Configuration Setting Description Factory Default Max. FPS For setting the maximum frame rate per second. PAL: 25 NTSC: 30 After setting the Alarm frame rate, you may preview the video performance by clicking the Test button to...

  • Page 55: Alarm

    Alarm System Alarm In addition to the LED indicators, network disconnected alarm is provided by the VPort 36-1MP for notifying the system operators and administrator, also store video image in SD card so that you can retrieve recorded image after network connection is restored.
  • Page 56 Sequential PreAlarm Image Setting VPort 36-1MP supports 9MB memory buffer to record the pre-alarm MJPEG image up to 15FPS. This function is to configure the frame rate per second of the MJPEG images being recorded.
  • Page 57 VPort 36-1MP System Configuration Relay Active Behavior There are three types of relay behavior could be configured when event trigger. Schedule A schedule is provided to set event alarms for daily security applications. Event Type Setting Description Default Video Loss, Digital Set up the schedule of each kind of event type.

  • Page 58: Event Alarm

    VPort 36-1MP System Configuration NOTE Administrators can use the following steps to set up an event schedule: 1. Select Event Type 2. Enable “Event Alarms are active based on weekly schedule” 3. Select the weekday 4. Set the start time 5.

  • Page 59: Digital Input

    VPort 36-1MP System Configuration Digital Input One digital input are provided by the VPort 36-1MP for linking with alarm detection devices, such as sensors. Setting Description Default Enable digital input Enable or disable the digital input alarm Disabled alarm Trigger Conditions...

  • Page 60: Video Motion Detection

    VPort 36-1MP System Configuration Video Motion Detection Video Motion Detection (VMD) is an intelligent event alarm for video surveillance network systems. With the 3 area-selectable VMDs and sensitivity/percentage tuning, administrators can easily set up the VMD alarm to be active 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • Page 61 VPort 36-1MP System Configuration NOTE Once the Show alert on the image when VMD is triggered is enabled, the red frames that appear on the homepage image indicate the size of the VMD window set up by the administrator. Setup a VMD Alarm...

  • Page 62: Cgi Event

    VPort 36-1MP System Configuration CGI Event The VPort can accept 5 CGI commands, which are sent from external devices, such as ioLogik series Ethernet I/O, to be the event alarms. NOTE The VPort only can accept the CGI commands that follow the VPort’s CGI commands format.

  • Page 63: Camera Tamper

    System Configuration Camera Tamper The VPort 36-1MP support camera tamper function to detect any malicious behavior that is done to the camera, such as spray painting, view blocking, angle adjustment, etc. This page allows you to configure the parameters and alarm condition/action of camera tamper alarm.

  • Page 64: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions What if I forget my password? Every access to the IP camera needs authentication, unless the admin password is set up as blank. If you are one of the managed users, you will need to ask the administrator for the password. If you are the administrator, there is no way to recover the admin password.
  • Page 65 VPort 36-1MP Frequently Asked Questions How can I keep the IP camera as private as possible? The IP camera is designed for surveillance purposes and has many flexible interfaces. The user authentication and special confirmation when installing can keep the video encoder from unauthorized access.

  • Page 66: Modbus Address Table

    0x0002 1 word Product Code = Magic Code(2 byte) 0x0010 20 word Vendor Name = "Moxa" Word 0 Hi byte = ‘M’ Word 0 Lo byte = ‘o’ Word 1 Hi byte = ‘x’ Word 1 Lo byte = ‘a’...
  • Page 67 VPort 36-1MP Modbus Address Table 0x0055 3 word Ethernet MAC Address Ex: MAC = 00-01-02-03-04-05 Word 0 Hi byte = 0x00 Word 0 Lo byte = 0x01 Word 1 Hi byte = 0x02 Word 1 Lo byte = 0x03 Word 2 Hi byte = 0x04...

  • Page 68: Time Zone Table

    Time Zone Table The hour offsets for different time zones are shown below. You will need this information when setting the time zone in automatic date/time synchronization. GMT stands for Greenwich Mean Time, which is the global time that all time zones are measured from. (GMT-12:00) International Date Line West (GMT-11:00)
  • Page 69 VPort 36-1MP Time Zone Table (GMT+01:00) Belgrade, Bratislava, Budapest, Ljubljana, Prague (GMT+01 :00) Brussels, Copenhagen, Madrid, Paris (GMT+01:00) Sarajevo, Skopje, Warsaw, Zagreb (GMT+01:00) West Central Africa (GMT+02:00) Athens, Istanbul, Minsk (GMT+02:00) Bucharest (GMT+02:00) Cairo (GMT+02:00) Harare, Pretoria (GMT+02:00) Helsinki, Kyiv, Riga, Sofia, Tallinn, Vilnius...

  • Page 70: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Camera Sensor 1/2.7” HD progressive scan CMOS Lens C/CS mount lens Auto Iris Type DC drive (lens not included when product delivery) Illumination Color: 0.2 lux at F1.2 B/W: 0.05 lux at F1.2 Synchronization Internal White Balance ATW/ AWB (rang 3200 to 10000 °K) Wide Dynamic Range Color: 100 dB B/W: 110 dB...

  • Page 71: Technical Specifications

    VPort 36-1MP Technical Specifications Video Viewing DynaStream supported for changing the video frame rate automatically 3 privacy mask area provided Adjustable image size and quality Timestamp and text overlay Maximum of 10 simultaneous unicast connections ROI (Region of Interest) configuration for up to 3 area...
  • Page 72 Software Utility VPort SDK PLUS includes CGI commands, ActiveX Control, and API library for customized applications or system integration for third third-party developers (the latest version of SDK is available for download from Moxa's website). Accessories Enclosure VP-CI701 (IP68 Indoor/Outdoor Housing)

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