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Moxa Technologies VPort 351 User Manual

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User's Manual
Fifth Edition, May 2012
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© 2009 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1 Moxa VPort 351 Industrial Video Encoder User’s Manual Fifth Edition, May 2012 www.moxa.com/product © 2009 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 2: Technical Support Contact Information

    Moxa VPort 351 Industrial Video Encoder User’s Manual The software described in this manual is furnished under a license agreement and may be used only in accordance with the terms of that agreement. Copyright Notice © 2012 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Before Getting Started

    Before using your VPort 351, please pay close attention to the following instructions:  After opening the VPort 351 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

    Product Features ..........................1-4 Typical Application ..........................1-5 ATEX Information ..........................1-5 Serial Number ............................ 1-6 Panel Layout of the VPort 351 ......................1-7 Product Description ..........................1-8 Getting Started..........................2-1 Before Getting Started ........................2-2 Initial Installation and Configuration ...................... 2-2 RS-232 Console Configuration (115200, None, 8, 1, VT1 00) ............

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction The VPort 351 is a high-performance networking video encoder. In addition to being able to handle basic video feeds, many advanced features are also included to set up surveillance or web attraction applications. The VPort 351 is designed to provide stability, robustness, ease-of-use, and flexibility.

  • Page 6: Overview

    VPort 351 meets the critical requirements of most industrial applications. Most importantly, the VPort 351-T can operate reliably in a -40 to 75°C temperature range, making it the first video encoder of its kind that can be used for extended temperature, industrial-grade applications. The VPort 351-T is an optimal solution for outdoor environments.

  • Page 7: Package Checklist

    To ask about SDK requirements, please contact a Moxa sales representative for details and an application form. Package Checklist The Moxa VPort 351 is shipped with the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your customer service representative for assistance. •...

  • Page 8: Product Features

    Moxa VPort 351 Introduction Product Features High Performance Video/Audio Networking Solution • Works with NTSC/PAL analog video cameras • Supports MPEG4/MJPEG video compression technology • 1 BNC video input and 1 BNC video output with 75-ohm resistance • 1 audio input and 1 audio output for 2-way voice communication •...

  • Page 9: Typical Application

    Moxa VPort 351 Introduction Typical Application ATEX Information 1. Certification number DEMKO 09 ATEX 0812123X 2. Ambient range (-40°C ≤ Tamb ≤ 75°C) 3. Certification string (Ex nC nL IIC T4) 4. Standards covered ( EN60079-0:2006, EN60079-15:2005) 5. The conditions of safe usage: •...

  • Page 10: Serial Number

    Moxa VPort 351 Introduction Serial Number The serial number of a product is made up of 12 alphanumeric characters and includes the region in which the product was manufactured, the year and month the product was manufactured, the product category, and the production number.

  • Page 11: Panel Layout Of The Vport 351

    Moxa VPort 351 Introduction Panel Layout of the VPort 351 1. Grounding screw 2. RS-232 console port 3. Hardware reset button 4. 6-pin terminal block for DI 1, DI 2, power input 2 (PWR2) 5. 8-pin terminal block for Relay 1, Relay 2, power input 1 (PWR1) 6.

  • Page 12: Product Description

    Mini stereo jacks for audio input/output The VPort 351 has 2 mini stereo jacks for audio input and output on the front panel. One jack is for a MIC-in/Line-in audio input connection, which can be directly connected with a microphone or an audio source from an amplifier.

  • Page 13: Led Indicators

    The VPort 351 series of video encoders come in three models: the VPort 351 has 1 RJ45 10/100M Ethernet port (LEDs on the left corners of the port indicate 1 0M or 1 00M), the VPort 351-S-SC has a single mode fiber optic Ethernet port, and the VPort 351-M-SC has one multi mode fiber optic Ethernet port.
  • Page 14 Moxa VPort 351 Introduction RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 COM port The VPort 351 has 1 COM port for PTZ control. This COM port is an RS-232/RS-422/485 serial port with 5 pin terminal block connector. The pin assignments are as follows: RS-422/485 RS-232 Ground...

  • Page 15: Reset Button

    1. Reboot: To reboot the VPort 351, power it off and then power it back on again, or push the RESET button one time. The STAT LED will light in red as the POST (Power On Self Test) process runs. When the rebooting process is finished, the STAT LED will change to a green color.

  • Page 16: Getting Started

    Getting Started This chapter includes information about how to install a VPort 351 video encoder. The following topics are covered in this chapter:  Before Getting Started  Initial Installation and Configuration  RS-232 Console Configuration (115200, None, 8, 1, VT1 00) ...

  • Page 17: Before Getting Started

    Select the power source The VPort 351 can use a 12 to 32 VDC power source or an 18 to 30 VAC power source. It has two power inputs for redundancy. Users use the LED indicators on the front panel to verify that the power is connected. If a power input fails, the FAULT LED will light up red.
  • Page 18 Configure the VPort 351’s IP address When the VPort 351 is first powered on, the POST (Power On Self Test) will run for a few moments. The STAT LED will turn green when the POST is complete. The NETWORK LED will then flash as the IP address is assigned.
  • Page 19 Moxa VPort 351 Getting Started Network Environment with DHCP Server: For this network environment, the unit’s IP address will be assigned by the network’s DHCP server. Refer to the DHCP server’s IP address table to determine the unit’s assigned IP address. You may also use the Moxa VPort and Ether Device Configurator Utility (edscfgui.exe), as described below:...
  • Page 20 If the unit is connected to a network that does not have a DHCP server, then you will need to configure the IP address manually. The VPort 351 has a default IP address of 192.168.127.100 with a default subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.
  • Page 21 ActiveX Control component. Step 8: Verify operation in the web console After the ActiveX Control component is installed, the VPort 351’s web console will appear. Check for the following items to confirm proper installation: 1. Video images 2.
  • Page 22 Moxa VPort 351 Getting Started Step 9: Review or modify VPort 351 configuration In the web console, navigate to System Configuration to review or modify the unit’s configuration. For detailed information on settings, please refer to Chapter 4. In the web console, administrators may navigate to System Configuration  System  Account to set up NOTE an administrator’s password for authentication purposes.

  • Page 23: Rs-232 Console Configuration (115200, None, 8, 1, Vt1 00)

    PComm Terminal Emulator, which is free and can be downloaded from Moxa’s website. The following instructions explain how to use PComm to access the RS-232 console. 1. Use an RJ45 to DB9-F (or RJ45 to DB25-F) cable to connect the VPort 351’s RS-232 console port to a COM port on your PC.
  • Page 24 Moxa VPort 351 Getting Started 4. The Communication Parameter page of the Property window opens. Select the appropriate COM port for Console Connection, 115200 for Baud Rate, 8 for Data Bits, None for Parity, and 1 for Stop Bits. 5. Click the Terminal tab, and select VT100 for Terminal Type. Click OK to continue.
  • Page 25 Space Toggle options Previous Menu Many settings are related to video images, which cannot be shown on the RS-232 console. The VPort 351’s NOTE RS-232 console provides only Basic System Setting and Network Setting. For more advanced configuration, please use the web console.

  • Page 26: Mounting The Vport 351

    DIN-Rail Mounting The DIN-Rail attachment plate should already be attached to the back panel of the VPort 351 when you take it out of the box. If you need to reattach the plate, make sure the metal spring is situated towards the top, as shown in the figures below.

  • Page 27: Wall Mounting

    Wall Mounting Follow the steps below to mount the VPort 351 on a wall or panel. STEP 1: Remove the DIN-Rail attachment plate from the VPort 351. Attach the two wall-mount plates as shown in the diagrams below. ⇒ STEP 2: Mounting the VPort 351 on the wall requires 4 screws.

  • Page 28: Wiring Requirements

    This product is intended to be mounted to a well-grounded mounting surface such as a metal panel. Wiring the Redundant Power Inputs The VPort 351 has two power inputs, labeled PWR1 and PWR2, on the 6-pin and 8-pin terminal block connectors. Top and front views of the terminal block connectors are shown in the following figures.

  • Page 29: Wiring The Relay Output

    Wiring the Relay Output The VPort 351 has two sets of relay output—relay 1 and relay 2. Each Relay Contact consists of the two contacts of the terminal block on the VPort 351’s top panel. Refer to the next section for detailed instructions on how to connect the wires to the terminal block connector, and how to attach the terminal block connector to the terminal block receptor.

  • Page 30: Rs-232 Connection

    Getting Started RS-232 Connection The VPort 351 has one RS-232 (10-pin RJ45) console port, located on the top panel. Use either an RJ45-to-DB9 or RJ45-to-DB25 cable (see the cable following wiring diagrams) to connect the VPort 351’s console port to your PC’s COM port.

  • Page 31: 10/100Baset(X) Ethernet Port Connection

    Moxa VPort 351 Getting Started 10/100BaseT(X) Ethernet Port Connection The 10/100BaseT(X) port located on the VPort 351’s front panel is used to connect to Ethernet-enabled devices. The following table shows pinouts for both MDI (NIC-type) ports and MDI-X (HUB/Switch-type) ports. We also show cable wiring diagrams for straight-through and cross-over Ethernet cables.

  • Page 32: 100Basefx Ethernet Port Connection

    PTZ Port A PTZ port is located on the VPort 351’s front panel. The port is used to connect to a PTZ motorized camera or device, so that the camera or device can be controlled from the VPort over the IP network. The PTZ port supports RS-232 or RS-422/485 signals through the terminal block.

  • Page 33: Accessing Vport 351'S Web-Based Manager

    Accessing VPort 351’s Web-based Manager This chapter includes information about how to access VPort 2310 Video Server for the first time. The following topics are covered in this chapter:  Functions Featured on the VPort’s Web Homepage  VPort’s Information ...

  • Page 34: Functions Featured On The Vport's Web Homepage

    Moxa VPort 351 Accessing VPort 351’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 client and server. The VPort’s web homepage is best viewed using a 1280 x 1024 screen size. This is because the camera image NOTE can be viewed at a resolution up to Full D1 (NTSC: 720 x 480;...

  • Page 35: Audio Control

    Accessing VPort 351’s Web-based Manager Audio Control The VPort 351 provides both audio input and audio output for voice over IP communication. Client users can directly enable and disable the audio input (a microphone, for example) by clicking the microphone button, and audio output (a speaker, for example) by clicking the speaker button from the VPort’s web homepage.

  • Page 36: Video Information

    Moxa VPort 351 Accessing VPort 351’s Web-based Manager Video Information Users can easily monitor the current video performance by looking at the Video Information shown on the left side of the homepage. The following properties are shown: Video Size, Video Quality (Fixed bit rate or Fixed video quality), Max.

  • Page 37: Video Image Snapshots

    Relay Control The VPort 351 has 2 relay outputs for external devices, such as alarms. Administrators and permitted users can click on Open to short the Common and Normal Open digital output pins, or click on Close to short the...

  • Page 38: System Configuration

    System Configuration After installing the hardware, the next step is to configure the VPort 351’s settings. Users can configure by web console. The following topics are covered in this chapter:  System Configuration by Web Console  System  Network ...

  • Page 39: System Configuration By Web Console

    Moxa VPort 351 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>/setup/config.html, to open the configuration main page. There are five configuration categories: System, Network, Video, Audio, and Alarm. A description of each...

  • Page 40: System

    Moxa VPort 351 System Configuration System General Settings On the General Settings page, administrators can set up the video Server name and the Date and Time, which appear in the image’s caption. Server name Setting Description Default Max. 40 characters...
  • Page 41 Moxa VPort 351 System Configuration Date and Time Setting Description Default Keep current date and Use the current date and time as the VPort’s time setting. VPort 351 Video time Encoder Sync with computer Synchronize VPort’s data and time setting with the local time computer time.
  • Page 42 The FPS of the video stream will be reduced as more and more users access the same VPort. For this reason, NOTE only 10 users can access the VPort 351 at the same time. Enforcing this kind of restriction helps guarantee the performance of the video stream.

  • Page 43: System Parameters

    Moxa VPort 351 System Configuration System Log History The system log contains useful information, including current system configuration and activity history with timestamp for tracking. Administrators can save this information in a file (system.log) by clicking the Export to a File button, or send the file by email by clicking the Send a Report via Email button.

  • Page 44: Firmware Upgrade

    Take the following steps to upgrade the firmware: Press the Browse button to select the firmware file. Step 1: For the VPort 351, the firmware file extension should be .rom. NOTE Step 2: Click on the Upgrade button to upload the firmware to the VPort.

  • Page 45: Network

    Moxa VPort 351 System Configuration Network General Network Settings The General Network Settings page includes some basic but important network configurations that enable the VPort to be connected to a TCP/IP network. Access Method VPort products support the DHCP protocol, which means that VPort can get its IP address from a DHCP server automatically when it is connected to a TCP/IP network.
  • Page 46 The VPort 351 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 VPort 351 without any proprietary codec or SDK installations. This makes network system integration much more convenient. For different connection types, the access name is different.
  • Page 47 Step 4: display window. The video performance of the VPort 351 in other media players may not always be the same. For example, you NOTE will notice a greater delay when viewing the VPort 351’s video from QuickTime player compared to viewing it directly from the VPort 351’s built-in web server.
  • Page 48 Moxa VPort 351 System Configuration SMTP Server and Email Account Settings The VPort not only plays the role of server, but can also connect to outside servers to send alarm messages and snapshots. If the administrator has set up some applications in either system information or alarm, the VPort will send out messages or snapshots once these conditions occur.
  • Page 49 Moxa VPort 351 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 50 Moxa VPort 351 System Configuration Dynamic DNS DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) is a combination of DHCP, DNS, and client registration. DDNS allows administrators to alias VPort’s dynamic IP address to a static hostname in any of the domains provided by the DDNS service providers listed on VPort’s Network/DDNS configuration page.
  • Page 51 Enable or disable the UPnP function. Enable Multicast The VPort 351 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 52 The network WITHOUT Multicast The network WITH Multicast The VPort 351 is the source that delivers the multicast video stream. To benefit from the Multicast protocol, the NOTE 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 53 Whenever you enable the VPort’s IGMP Multicast stream, note the video/audio port number. Accessible IP List The VPort 351 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.
  • Page 54 Moxa VPort 351 System Configuration • Only one host with a specific IP address can access the VPort. Enter “IP address/255.255.255.255” (e.g., 192.168.1.1/255.255.255.255) • Hosts on a specific subnet can access the VPort. • Enter “IP address/255.255.255.0” (e.g., “192.168.1.0/255.255.255.0”) •...
  • Page 55 Moxa VPort 351 System Configuration Configuring SNMP Settings The following figures indicate which SNMP parameters can be configured. A more detailed explanation of each parameter is given below the figure. SNMP Read/ Write Settings SNMP Versions Setting Description Default V1, V2c, V3...
  • Page 56 Quality of Service (QoS) provides a traffic prioritization capability to ensure that important data is delivered consistently and predictably. The VPort 351 can inspect layer 3 ToS (Type of Service) information to provide a consistent classification of the entire network. The VPort 351’s ToS capability improves your industrial network’s performance and determinism for mission critical applications.

  • Page 57: Video

    To configure the ToS values, map to the network environment settings for QoS priority service. NOTE HTTP Event Servers The VPort 351 can send the customized alarm actions and messages to the HTTP Event Servers, which allows users to design a customized alarm system. Video...
  • Page 58 You may configure Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Hue. Camera Modulation The VPort 351 supports both NTSC and PAL camera modulations. The Administrator can use automatic sensing by selecting Auto, or manually select NTSC or PAL.

  • Page 59: Video Performance

    System Configuration Video Performance VPort 351 support MPEG4 or MJEPG compression standard. Users should select the video compression in first to identify the video stream format. For MJPEG, users can set up the Resolution, Frame Rate, and Video Quality in Fixed Quality.
  • Page 60 Moxa VPort 351 System Configuration Frame Rate (Frame per second) Setting Description Default Maximum frame rate The maximum frame rate is different to accommodate different 30 for NTSC 25 for modulations of video input. Administrators can also set up the maximum frame rate to optimize the bandwidth’s occupation.
  • Page 61 Moxa VPort 351 System Configuration Camera Control The VPort supports PTZ (PAN/TILT/ZOOM) motorized camera control via an RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 COM port. Before setting up camera control, the administrator should first connect the PTZ camera to the VPort. (Please refer to Chapter 2 for the PTZ port’s wiring specifications.)
  • Page 62 Administrators can use the Preset Position function to set up the behavior of the PTZ camera in advance, and then users with camera control privilege can move the camera’s lens to a preset position without the need to control the pan, tilt, and zoom buttons on the VPort 351’s homepage. Set Up Custom Commands VPort products provide 10 custom commands in addition to the general pan, tilt, zoom, and preset functions, which are also shown on the PTZ Control Panel .

  • Page 63: Audio

    PTZ camera. Uploading a PTZ Camera Driver In addition to the PTZ camera drivers and custom camera functions supported by the VPort 351, an alternative user-friendly Upload a PTZ Camera Driver function is available for implementing the PTZ camera control.

  • Page 64: Alarm

    Moxa VPort 351 System Configuration Alarm System Alarm In addition to the LED indicators, three kinds of system alarm are provided by the VPort 351 for notifying the system operation administrator. Alarm Type Triggered Condition Triggered Action Power Failure 1. Power 1 failure 1.
  • Page 65 Moxa VPort 351 System Configuration Event Alarm Four kinds of event alarm are provided by the VPort 351 for building an intelligent video surveillance system. Alarm Type Triggered Condition Triggered Action 1. Relay 1. VMD 1 2. Email Video Motion Detection 2.
  • Page 66 Send Alarm with Recorded Video The VPort 351 provides the pre-alarm video recording function, which can help the video surveillance system obtain a more complete pre-alarm situation record. A total of 9 MB of memory is available for video recording.
  • Page 67 Moxa VPort 351 System Configuration NOTE Since it takes time to send a recorded video by Email or FTP, the administrator can consider enlarging the Alarm Time Interval to include that amount of time. Otherwise, when the next alarm is triggered, the pre-alarm recorded video will not cover the full time period as determined by the memory size settings.
  • Page 68 Moxa VPort 351 System Configuration Event Type Setting Description Default Video Loss, Digital Set up the schedule of each kind of event type. Video Loss Input, Video Motion Detection, Power Failure, Network Failure, and Sequential Snapshot Weekly Schedule Setting Description...
  • Page 69 Moxa VPort 351 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 70: Digital Input

    False alarms can be triggered by the flashing of florescent lights, shifting of shadows, etc. Digital Input Two digital inputs are provided by the VPort 351 for linking with alarm detection devices, such as sensors. Setting Description...
  • Page 71 Moxa VPort 351 System Configuration Trigger Conditions Setting Description Default High The DI is always in the “High” state after an alarm is detected. Disable The DI is always in the “Low” state after an alarm is detected. Enable Rising The DI works from state “Low”...
  • Page 72 Moxa VPort 351 System Configuration Alarm/Event Alarm/Sequential Snapshot With this feature, the VPort can upload snapshots periodically to an external E-mail or FTP server as a live video source. Use the Send sequential snapshot image every seconds option to set the time interval. The interval can be set to any number from 1 second to 9999 seconds.

  • Page 73: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions What if I forget my password? Every access to the video encoder 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 74 Moxa VPort 351 Frequently Asked Questions What is the video encoder’s video rate? The MPEG4 codec can process 30 frames per second internally. However the total performance is subject to many variables, as listed below: 1. Network throughput. 2. Bandwidth share.

  • Page 75: Settings Of Supported Ptz Cameras

    Settings of Supported PTZ Cameras Since the COM port settings can be adjusted to other than the default settings, check the correct default settings for the attached camera. Camera model Baud rate Data bits Stop bit Parity bit Pelco D protocol 240 0 None DynaDome/SmartDome...

  • Page 76: 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 77 Moxa VPort 351 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 78: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Video Video Compression MPEG4, MJPEG Video Input 1, BNC Connector Video Output 1, Loop-through BNC Connector NTS C/PAL Auto-sensing or Manual Video Resolution NTSC Size Max. FPS Size Max. FPS QVGA 320 x 240 320 x 288 352 x 240 352 x 288 640 x 480 640 x 480...
  • Page 79 Moxa VPort 351 Technical Specifications Power Inputs Two 12/ 24 VDC or 24 VAC for redundancy Consumption Near 8W Mechanical Casing IP30 protection, metal case Dimensions (W x D x H) 52.98 x 135 x 105 mm (2.09 x 5.31 x 4.13 in.)
  • Page 80 Moxa VPort 351 Technical Specifications Software Bundled Free Moxa SoftDVR Lite 1- to 4-ch IP Surveillance Software for viewing & recording (please check the release information on Moxa’s website)

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