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Summary of Contents for Essential Viewing TVI C300
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Page 1: Installation Guide
Installation Guide Network Encoder Model TVI C300... -
Page 2: Hardware Overview
Installation Guide Thank you for purchasing your new TVI C300 Encoder. The package you have received contains everything you need to set up an infrastructure to support the Encoder, and allow you to view video streams, subject to having a camera and suitable communications infrastructure. - Page 3 Installing the TVI Encoder The TVI Encoder has been designed to be used in indoor environments (or outdoor when located in a suitable housing) and has four mounting points to secure it into position. All deployments of a Network Encoder should ensure that the unit is not mounted: •...
- Page 4 Step 1: USB Pen Insert the USB Pen Drive into a spare USB socket on a PC running MS Windows XP/Vista. Depending on your computer's configuration Windows may prompt you to take an Autoplay action: • If asked select to view the files on the pen drive. •...
- Page 5 Standard LAN (RJ45) Connection The Encoder will connect to any network / device that presents a standard LAN interface. Internal 3G Modem The Encoder has a built in 3G modem for mobile communication that supports HSDPA, 3G, EDGE and GPRS. Hughes Inmarsat BGAN Terminal The Encoder has special support built-in for Hughes Inmarsat BGAN Terminals.
- Page 6 Step 6: Encoder Time Zone Select the Time Zone on the Encoder correctly so that the video playback time displayed in the viewing application will be correct. Step 7: VPN Configuration The TVI Encoder has an IPSEC VPN Client built-in. To utilise this feature tick ‘Connect to the Server using IPSEC VPN’...
- Page 7 Step 8: Network Configuration (LAN only) In most situations the Encoder will obtain its network settings automatically from the network gateway using DHCP. If the network does not provide a DHCP address to the Encoder select ‘Use these settings’ and then enter network settings that are valid for the network the Encoder is joining.
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Page 8: Boot Process
Step 10: Eject Pen Drive Once the appropriate settings have been entered hit the ‘Finish’ button to close the wizard. Follow the given instructions on how to safely eject the USB Pen from the computer. Step 11: Apply Configuration to Encoder Transferring the settings from the USB Pen Drive to the Network Encoder is a process that must be performed when the Network Encoder is powered on. - Page 9 Once all three phases are complete the Encoder should show three solid green lights. This signifies that the Encoder is now connected to its Network Server. The 3G and GPRS lights are used to signify which network technology the Encoder is currently using to connect to the Internet: •...
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Page 10: Fault Checklist
Fault Checklist After 30-90 seconds (depending on the communications device) the Network Encoder should be fully powered and connected to the Network Server. If this has not happened then please check: • The network settings on the USB Pen Drive are correct. •... - Page 11 I/O Terminal (RS485/422/Alarm/DC): Provides RS485/422 data connections, an alarm input connection and an additional DC power input. Alarm Power RS485 /422 Input Input Figure 4: I/O Terminal The RS485/422 connectors can be used to drive PTZ cameras or operate camera relays. The cable for connecting PTZ cameras will depend on the make and model of camera.
- Page 12 Contact Details Further information on the installation and operation of the TVI C300 Encoder is available online at http://support.essential-viewing.com/support You can also contact us by telephone or via our website at the following address: Essential Viewing Ltd Hillington Park Innovation Centre...