Vicon I-ONYX MPD-980DN-O Installation And Operation Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Vicon Manuals
  4. Security Camera
  5. I-ONYX MPD-980DN-O
  6. Installation and operation manual

Vicon I-ONYX MPD-980DN-O Installation And Operation Manual

Color day/night megapixel outdoor camera dome
Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

XX207-20-03
MPD-980DN-O COLOR DAY/NIGHT
MEGAPIXEL OUTDOOR CAMERA DOME
Vicon Industries Inc. does not warrant that the functions contained in this equipment will meet your
requirements or that the operation will be entirely error free or perform precisely as described in the
documentation. This system has not been designed to be used in life-critical situations and must not
be used for this purpose.
Copyright © 2011 Vicon Industries Inc. All rights reserved.
Product specifications subject to change without notice.
Vicon and its logo are registered trademarks of Vicon Industries Inc.
ViconNet, Kollector, I-Onyx and their logos are registered trademarks of Vicon Industries Inc.
VICON INDUSTRIES INC., 89 ARKAY DRIVE, HAUPPAUGE, NY 11788
TEL: 631-952-2288
FAX: 631-951-2288
TOLL FREE: 800-645-9116
24-Hour Technical Support: 800-34-VICON (800-348-4266)
UK: 44 (0) 1489-566300
WEB: www.vicon-security.com
Vicon part number 8009-8207-20-03
Rev 611

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the I-ONYX MPD-980DN-O and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Related Manuals for Vicon I-ONYX MPD-980DN-O

Summary of Contents for Vicon I-ONYX MPD-980DN-O

  • Page 1 MPD-980DN-O COLOR DAY/NIGHT MEGAPIXEL OUTDOOR CAMERA DOME Vicon Industries Inc. does not warrant that the functions contained in this equipment will meet your requirements or that the operation will be entirely error free or perform precisely as described in the documentation.

  • Page 3: Fcc Notice

    FCC Notice Note: Complies with Federal Communications Commission Rules & Regulations Part 15 for a Class B digital device. WARNING This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used proper- ly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction, may cause interference to radio and tele- vision communications.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Camera Configuration............................. 9 ViconNet Configuration..........................26 Troubleshooting ............................31 Appendix................................ 32 Maintenance ..............................44 Shipping Instructions ............................ 44 Network Cable ..............................45 Technical Information ........................... 46 Vicon Standard Equipment Warranty ......................47 XX207-20-03 Rev 611 MPD-980DN-O Camera Dome...
  • Page 6 8. Accessories - Do not place the unit on an unstable surface and injury. to avoid falling. Use only UL Listed Vicon recommended mounting 21. Safety Check - Request safety checks to be performed accessories.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction The information in this manual covers the installation and operation of the MPD-980DN-O I-Onyx® Megapix- el IP Outdoor Fixed Camera Dome. This camera should only be installed by a qualified technician using ap- proved materials and wiring practices in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70, state, and local electrical codes.

  • Page 8: Connectors And Controls

    CONNECTORS AND CONTROLS Inside View Connections ETHERNET (Network Port) RJ-45 port provides connection (RJ-45 connector) to Internet, Ethernet (10Base-T/100Base-T). This connection also provides PoE (Power over Ethernet). When using PoE, a PoE device, such as the NETSWITCHPOE-24, is required. POWER 12 VDC or 24 VAC is provided through screw terminal connections;...

  • Page 9: Installation

    INSTALLATION Mounting the Dome Select a location to support the weight of the camera dome. Make sure the area is free of obstacles that could interfere with the installation of the dome. Run all necessary cables to the location. Loosen the three screws securing the lower dome to detach the lower dome from the base. Follow the steps below to secure the camera dome mounted to the ceiling, a wall or in a drop ceiling.
  • Page 10 Mounting to a Wall 1. Attach the supplied alignment sticker to the wall. 2. Using the 10 circles on the sticker, drill 4 pilot holes symmetrically on each side into the wall. Insert the four supplied plastic anchors into the holes. 3.
  • Page 11 Mounting in a Drop-Ceiling 1. Attach the supplied ceiling hole template to the ceiling. 2. Open a hole in the ceiling along the inner circle of the template. 3. Using the 3 circles on the sticker, drill at least 3 pilot holes into the ceiling. Insert the supplied plastic anchors into the holes.
  • Page 12 Connections Follow the procedures below to connect the IP device to other equipment in the system. 1. If using 12 VDC, connect the power adaptor to the power connector on the dome and then to an appropriate power source or use the terminal block connection pin 4. If using 24 VAC, connect wires to terminals 4 and 5 on the screw terminal block.
  • Page 13 If using the screw terminal for digital input for alarm sensors, follow the diagram below. Digital output is not supported by ViconNet. Lens Settings In the Video Settings menu, select Fixed “Iris mode” initially to adjust lens; this fixes the shutter to adjust focus.
  • Page 14 Adjusting the Lens The lens zoom and focus can be adjusted as follows. 1. Loosen the zoom controller to adjust the zoom factor. Upon completion, tighten the zoom controller. 2. Loosen the focus controller to adjust the focus range. Upon completion, tighten the focus controller.

  • Page 15: Camera Configuration

    The camera supports DHCP by default. If your network supports DHCP, you can connect the camera dome directly to the network and they will automatically get an IP address. You can proceed directly to the Vicon- Net Configuration, but Vicon recommends using a fixed IP address.
  • Page 16 Note: The screens below are using Internet Explorer as the web browser in MPEG-4 mode; when in JPEG mode, some of the video controls are eliminated. Vicon recommends using Internet Explorer. If Firefox is being used, Quicktime must be installed to view video.
  • Page 17 Configuration Screens Select Configuration to access the setup screens. Only an Administrator can access these screens. There are two configuration modes. The Basic mode is for entry level users; for users requiring more advanced functions, an Advanced mode is provided. Simply click Advanced Mode on the left side of the menu. Detailed information is only displayed when a function is selected.
  • Page 18 “Use fixed IP address”. The camera supports both DHCP and static IP addresses; Vicon recommends a fixed IP address for easier manageability. The camera can automatically restart and operate normally after a power outage. Users can run the IP Wizard (provided on CD; see...
  • Page 19 192.168.0.100 from 80 to 8888, the users must type in the web browser “http://192.168.0. 100:8888” instead of “http://192.168.0.100”. Vicon recommends keeping the default port 80. “Secondary HTTP port”- It supports alternate port to access HTTP server; default is 8080.
  • Page 20 “Turn off the LED indicator”- Check this option to shut off the LED on the rear of the camera; this is used as a security measure to prevent the camera’s operation from being detected. Vicon recommends this be checked to have LED turned OFF.
  • Page 21 computer. The read-only date and time of the PC is displayed as updated. (If this option is selected, verify that the ViconNet Nucleus is also in sync with the same server.) “Manual”- Adjust the date and time according to what is entered by the Administrator. Notice the format in the related fields while doing the entry (yyyy/mm/dd and hh:mm:ss).
  • Page 22 Security This screen is used to create and setup users for the camera. The camera is shipped without a password by default. Therefore, anyone can access the camera, including the configuration screens, as long as the IP address is known. If it is required that the camera only be accessed by authorized personnel, it is suggested to assign a password.
  • Page 23 DDNS Settings DDNS stands for Dynamic Domain Name Service. This provides the capability for a networked device to create a hostname when a user has a variable/changing IP address. Once the device has a name, it is not necessary to know its IP address. “Enable DDNS”- This option turns on the DDNS function.
  • Page 24 General Settings “Maximum number of concurrent streaming connection(s) limited to”: There is simultaneous live view- ing for 1-10 clients (including stream 1 and stream 2). The default value is 10. If the number is modified and Save is clicked, all current connections are disconnected and automatically attempt to relink. Click View Information to display the connection status window showing a list of the current connections, including the IP address of current connections, how much time each has been at the web page (Elapsed time) and the User ID, if set.
  • Page 25 Video and Audio Settings This screen allows for the configuration of various video settings. This camera supports multiple-streaming video. It allows the user to receive video in multiple configurations simultaneously, for example it can be viewed in MPEG-4 and recorded in JPEG. Note that the VMC requires JPEG mode. Video Settings: Enter the name of the camera in the “Video title”...
  • Page 26 The “Video orientation” field allows the video to Flip (vertically rotate video) or Mirror (horizontally rotate video). Check the required box(es); check both boxes if the camera is installed upside-down. “Overlay title and time stamp on video”- Check if a title and time stamp is desired on the video. This in- formation is also provided by ViconNet.
  • Page 27 “Maximum Exposure Time” adjusts the maximum exposure time in different environments, 1/5 -1/480 seconds. “Exposure Level” manually sets the exposure level from 1 to 8 (dark to bright); the default value is 4. Note that this setting affects autoiris functions and may require adjustment to achieve required image. “Enable AGC”...
  • Page 28 Select the type of compression, MPEG-4, H.264 or JPEG. When using a combination of MPEG-4 and JPEG configurations for streams 1 and 2, Vicon recommends that MPEG-4 be designated as stream 1. (Note: For use with ViconNet VMC, set to JPEG.) The fields on the screen vary according to the mode selected. Select a Frame Size from 1600x1200, 800x600, 640x480, 320x240 or 174x144.
  • Page 29 time mode; default is 07:00 and 18:00). Select whether to turn the IR illuminators on or off. Select the Light sensor sensitivity, Low, Normal, or High. Audio Settings: Select Mute (checkbox) in the audio settings section; audio is not available for use with ViconNet. The tables that follow provide a guideline for recording in H.264 mode.
  • Page 30 Motion Detection The camera can be configured for motion detection. ViconNet receives this as an external alarm. Refer to XX206 for details on how to use motion detection with ViconNet. “Enable motion detection” Check this option to turn on motion detection. Click on the New button to add a new window.
  • Page 31 Maintenance Five actions can be selected on the maintenance screen. “Reboot system”- Click the Reboot button to restart system. “Restore”- Click the Restore button to reset all settings to factory default except settings in “Network type” on network screen. “Factory default”- Click on Default button to restore the factory default settings. Any changes made so far will be lost and the system will be reset to the initial factory settings.

  • Page 32: Viconnet Configuration

    Adding Camera to the ViconNet System The I-Onyx MPD-980DN-O camera will not automatically show up on the site list. It must be added to the ViconNet system. Unlike non-ViconNet cameras, this camera does not require a third party license to be used in the system.
  • Page 33 This screen allows you to add/search a camera, edit an existing camera or delete a camera. Because the same screen is being used for third party cameras, some cameras may already be in the list. To add a camera 1. Click the button on the I-Onyx 9xx and Third party Camera settings screen.
  • Page 34 2. Enter a Camera Name for this camera and select IP (DNS is not available). From the Vendor dropdown list, select Vicon. 3. The format for this camera is set from the camera’s Video Settings screen. Select the same format, MPEG-4, M-JPEG or H.264.
  • Page 35 4. The Port Number will default to 80. This is the most standard port. The port selected here must be the same as the port selected in the Network Settings - Advanced screen in the browser. 5. Enter a User Name and Password for this camera. This will be the camera’s identity in its browser. It is recommended that the user be administrator level to be able to access all camera features.
  • Page 36 Network Considerations The I-Onyx MPD-980DN-O Camera can be connected to any ViconNet network (Version 5.6 software). Vi- conNet NVRs, DVRs and Workstations can be used for live viewing and recording of network-streamed vid- eo. A network can be as simple as a single MPD-980DN-O camera connected to a ViconNet Workstation or can be complex with the addition of several networks interconnected via WAN.

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Status LED The following table lists the Status LED patterns. Reset and Restore There is a button on the rim of the camera dome. It is used to reset the system or restore the factory default settings. Sometimes resetting the system sets the system back to normal state. If the system problems re- main after reset, restore the factory settings and install again.

  • Page 38: Appendix

    Appendix A This Appendix includes the configuration of those features not supported by ViconNet but by the MPD-980DN-O camera software. Video Controls There are a variety of video controls provided on the Main screen. The magnifier can be used to digitally zoom.
  • Page 39 Client Settings There are three options to set up on the Client Settings screen. “H.264/MPEG-4 Media Options” determines which media will be streaming, video, audio or both. “H.264/MPEG-4 Protocol Options” allows choices on connection protocol between client and server. There are four protocol choices to optimize usage – UDP Unicast, UDP Multicast, TCP and HTTP. •...
  • Page 40 Configuration Screens Application The Application section (Advanced Mode) defines how the camera responds to a situation. There are two sections of the Application screen, Event Settings and Customized Script. When an event is added, the trig- ger is defined, a schedule is setup; the Server is where the media resulting from the event is stored (Email, FTP, HTTP or Network Storage) and Media is how the event is captured, snapshot, video clip, or system log.
  • Page 41 Media Settings Server Settings Event Settings Media Settings Customized Script Screen The event Trigger, Schedule and Action are defined in event section, as well as what media type it is to be attached to. The server name, type and address/location are shown in server section. The media name and type are shown in media section.
  • Page 42 “Time”- Select to show “Always” or input the time interval (24-hr format). “Action”- The actions to be performed when a trigger is activated. “Trigger digital output for _ seconds”- Check to set specific seconds when event is triggered and enter the length of the trigger interval. Server –...
  • Page 43 Media Settings – Click Add Media to specify the type of media that will be sent when a trigger is acti- vated. “Media name”- Unique name for media. There are three Media Type, snapshot, video clip and system log. Snapshot “Source”- The source of video stream, stream1 - 4.
  • Page 44 Click Add to open the recording page to define the recording source, schedule and capacity. A total of 2 re- cording settings can be configured. “Recording name”- The unique name for recording setting. “Enable this recording”- Check to enable this video recording. “Priority”- Select the relative importance of the event (High, Normal, Low).The recording with higher priority will be executed first.
  • Page 45 Local Storage (Advanced Mode) This screen manages the local storage. SD card status and control and searching and viewing recorded files to playback, download, etc. are configured. System Log (Advanced Mode) XX207-20-03 Rev 611 MPD-980DN-O Camera Dome...
  • Page 46 The camera support logs the system messages on a remote server. The protocol is compliant to RFC 3164. Before using this feature, it is recommended to install a log recording tool (syslogd service) to allow the unit to receive a log from remote machine. Check “Enable remote log”...

  • Page 47: Installation Wizard

    The information in this appendix is intended to explain how to use the Installation Wizard that is on the CD provided with the camera. This utility is similar to VNSetup on Vicon cameras. Vicon recommends that this utility be used only as a tool to find an unknown IP address for a camera and to upgrade the firmware.

  • Page 48: Upgrade Firmware

    Appendix C Upgrade Firmware If you were instructed by Vicon technical support to update the camera firmware, obtain the upgrade files from Vicon and follow these steps: Go to the Maintenance screen under Configuration. Go to the Upgrade firmware field and use Browse to locate the upgrade files.
  • Page 49 Appendix D Default Settings (For firmware 0101f and later) Field Default Setting Video Settings Video title Blank Color Color Power line frequency 60 Hz Iris mode Fixed Select caching stream Stream 4 Video orientation Flip/Mirror Not checked Overlay title… and Enable time Not checked shift…...

  • Page 50: Maintenance

    Shipping Instructions Use the following procedure when returning a unit to the factory: 1. Call or write Vicon for a Return Authorization (R.A.) at one of the locations listed below. Record the name of the Vicon employee who issued the R.A.

  • Page 51: Network Cable

    Network Cable Caution: Careful selection of proper cable is essential to obtain the best performance. Vicon assumes no responsibility for poor performance when cables other than the recommended types, or equivalent, are used. Materials Use pure copper stranded conductors to obtain a low DC resistance. The preferred insulation and cable jacket is Poly- vinyl chloride (PVC).

  • Page 52: Technical Information

    Technical Information Network Video Transmissions MECHANICAL Compression: H.264, MPEG-4 or M-JPEG. Metal base; polycarbonate clear Construction: dome. Resolution: 1600 x 1200. Supports video cropping for Camera Angle bandwidth efficiency. Adjustment: 350° rotation; 85° tilt. 3-axis adjustment, pan, tilt and roll Image Settings: Adjustable image size, quality (azimuth).

  • Page 53: Vicon Standard Equipment Warranty

    Vicon Security Management Systems (SMS) All Models: All hardware is warranted for two years from date of original retail purchase. 10. Any product sold as “ special” or not listed in Vicon’ s commercial price list: One year from date of original retail purchase.
  • Page 54 Vicon Industries Inc. Corporate Headquarters 89 Arkay Drive Hauppauge, New York 11788 631-952- 2288 800-645-9116 Fax: 631-951- 2288 Vicon Europe Headquarters Brunel Way Fareham, PO15 5TX United Kingdom +44 (0) 1489 566300 Fax: +44 (0) 1489 566322 Vicon Germany Kornstieg 3...

This manual is also suitable for:

I-onyx mpd-980dnMpd-980dn-o

Table of Contents