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Cohu Helios Products
OPERATION MANUAL
Technical Manual 6X-1090D
Phone: 858-277-6700
Fax:
858-277-0221
Cohu Electronics • 12367 Crosthwaite Circle• Poway, CA 92064
Factory default IP address is
192.168.2.150
Series
3960
HD\SD
3930
HD\SD\HD-EX
3920
HD\SD
August 28, 2011
www.cohu-cameras.com
info@cohu.com

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  • Page 1 Cohu Helios Products OPERATION MANUAL Series 3960 HD\SD 3930 HD\SD\HD-EX 3920 HD\SD Factory default IP address is 192.168.2.150 Technical Manual 6X-1090D August 28, 2011 www.cohu-cameras.com Phone: 858-277-6700 Fax: 858-277-0221 info@cohu.com Cohu Electronics • 12367 Crosthwaite Circle• Poway, CA 92064...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents About this document Additional information and documents related to the Camera Copyright/Intellectual property rights statement FCC compliance Support services Returns 1.0 Getting Started 1.1 Factory Default IP Address and Settings 1.2 System Requirements 1.3 Recommended Computer Requirements 1.4 3960 /3960 Hardware Set Up and Connection Diagram...
  • Page 3: About This Document

    About this document The Operation Manual is a combined document for the Cohu Helios products and contains information on how to configure and operate camera systems using Helios Web Interface for 3960 /3960 /3930 /3930 HD-EX 3920 /3920 series. The manual is shipped with the system or is available from the Cohu website at: •...
  • Page 4: Returns

    To return the product to the factory for service, please contact the Customer Service Department for a Re- turn Material Authorization (RMA) Number: cst@cohu.com or (858) 277-6700 extension 5738 Prominently display the RMA number on the outside of the shipping container(s) and on paperwork con- tained inside.
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    • Microsoft Internet Explorer, version 8 if the web browser is used • Cohu Helios Viewer software if the Helios Viewer is used. The Helios Viewer is available as a download at no cost from the link below: http://www.cohu-cameras.com/products/downloads/software/heliosviewer.html •...
  • Page 6 • Video card: NVIDIA® GeForce® 9800 GTX+ with 512 MB RAM or better, or high-end ATI Rad- eon™ HD series • Monitor: LCD monitor with 1920 x 1080 or better resolution • Web browser: Web Interface is was only tested with Microsoft Internet Explorer version 8. 1.4 3960 /3960 Hardware Set Up and Connection Diagram...
  • Page 7 Power port RJ 45 Network Power Cord Switch NOTE: 1. PoE injector, Cohu p/n 8165-8 is supplied with: 3930 - the HD15-xxxx option. Please refer to the Cohu web page www.cohu-cameras.com/ Series specifications section for ordering information products/3930hd.html in the 3930 HD-EX 3930 - the HDX5-x000 option. Please refer to the Cohu web page www.cohu-cameras.com/...
  • Page 8: Hd-Ex

    Do not apply power before in- stallation is completed. 100-240 V AC Power NOTE: PoE injector is supplied with the 3930 HD-EX - the HDX5-xxx0 option. Please refer to the Cohu web Series specifications HD-EX page www.cohu-cameras.com/products/3930hd-ex.html in the 3930 section for ordering information.
  • Page 9: Hardware Set Up And Connection Diagram

    1.7 3920 /3920 Hardware Set Up and Connection Diagram Figures 5 and 6 show interconnection diagrams for the 3920 /3920 series Cameras: • Figure 5 shows a typical set up interconnection diagram for the Camera using IP output. • Figure 6 shows a setup of the Camera using analog and IP output. These diagrams give an idea of a typical installation.
  • Page 10: Assigning The Static Ip Address

    1.8 Assigning the Static IP Address IMPORTANT: In order to make changes in network settings and install ActiveX® controls in the local ma- chine the user should be logged in as administrator. Please contact your local IT department if you do not have Admin privileges.
  • Page 11 3. You will see the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) dialog box. In the “General” tab the “Use the follow- ing IP address” button should be selected. Enter IP address: the IP address range is 192.168.2.1 through 192.168.2.254 except the IP address that already is used by the Camera. The subnet mask should be 255.255.0.0.
  • Page 12 The Camera will attempt to install an ActiveX control on your PC. Allow the Camera to install Ac- tiveX Control by clicking on the prompt “This website wants to install the following add-on: ‘Cohu- RTPControl.cab” from ‘Cohu Inc’.” Click “Install this Add-on” from the submenu.
  • Page 13 • The Home page will be displayed. • Press the Start Live Video button ( ) to start the video stream. IMPORTANT: Upon delivery, the first time you access the camera you are logged in as an Administrator and have unrestricted access to the Camera’s configuration and operation. All authentications are turned off and administrator rights are granted to anyone accessing the camera without need to log in. For se- curity reasons, it is recommended that authentication be established.
  • Page 14: Assigning The New Camera Ip Address

    CohuONVIFDiscovery software to find the camera on a network. The software is available as a free download at http://www.cohu-cameras.com/tech/techndx.html. Under Software & Protocol Downloads see Setup & Test Applications. At Helios ONVIF Discovery Tool click “download here.”...
  • Page 15 • Click on the “Start Discovery” button. A list of Cameras will be automatically displayed. • Select your camera network settings. NOTE: Use the MAC Address to identify Cohu cameras. “00-09-f2” identifies cameras as Cohu cameras. 6X-1090D...
  • Page 16: Helios Web Interface Home

    2.1 Helios Web Interface Home Page Overview The main window provides information about the user type, name of the Camera, software revision and access to configuration/control functions. Control area: 1. The current user level logged into the Camera. See sections 2.2.1.6 and 2.2.3. 2.
  • Page 17: Video Control Area

    2.1.1 Video Control Area The video control area is used for viewing video as well as allowing mouse control of the Camera. Changing the Video Display The video display can be expanded to the full screen by clicking the F11 key on the keyboard. To exit from full screen display, press F11 again.
  • Page 18: Camera Setup Control

    2.2 Camera Setup Control With appropriate user permission, Camera Set Up menu allows you to change the network settings, properties settings and upgrade firmware. Click the Camera Set Up button to display buttons from the drop-down menu: • Configuration. See section 2.2.1. • Change Password. See section 2.2.3 • Properties.
  • Page 19: Communication

    2.2.1.1 Communication The user must be logged in as Admin in order to make changes in the Communications tab. • Click the Camera Setup button • Click the Configuration button • Click the Communications tab The Communications tab is used for performing network configuration of the Camera. Changes to this tab can only be made by the “Admin” account. Care should be taken when modifying parameters on this page as the changes might make the Camera inaccessible through the network.
  • Page 20: Stream

    2.2.1.2 Stream 1 The user must be logged in as Admin in or- der to make changes in the Stream 1 tab. • Click the Camera Setup button • Click the Configuration button • Click the Stream 1 tab Use The Stream 1 tab to set up the trans- port mode and parameters of the video stream one.
  • Page 21: Hd Hd

    2.2.1.3 Stream 2 NOTE: Stream 2 is not available if stream 1 has 1920x1080 resolution, The user must be logged in as Admin in order to make changes in the Stream 2 tab. • Click the Camera Setup button • Click the Configuration button •...
  • Page 22: Logo

    2.2.1.4 OSD (On Screen Display) Set Up (Applies to 3960 HD-EX , 3930 , 3930 , and 3920 The user must be logged in as Admin in order to make changes in the OSD tab. • Click the Camera Setup button •...
  • Page 23: User Settings

    Administrator (Admin): user has access to all Camera settings and functions, can change network and user configuration, and download firmware upgrades. NOTE: The user name is displayed above Cohu logo on the Helios Web Interface Home Page. See Section 5.3. The following authentication options are available: 1.
  • Page 24 In addition to the authentication options, the User Settings page has a number of additional security options that affect users who must authenticate. • Lockout Time – the amount of time that an account is locked out before it can be unlocked and used again.
  • Page 25: Camera Properties

    2.2.2 Camera Properties The user must be logged in as Admin or Priv. in order to make changes in the Camera Properties tab. The Camera Properties menu allows user to configure the Camera settings. • Click the Camera Setup button • Click the Camera Properties button Day/Night Mode Determines whether the Camera will produce a color image with the IR cut filter in place or a monochrome image with the IR cut filter removed to provide in- creased sensitivity.
  • Page 26 White Balance Auto The Camera will automatically compensate for changing lighting conditions to maintain correct color reproduction, especially during the transition from day to night or from night to day Manual Prevents the white balance compensation from compensating for changing lighting conditions, and allows the operator to manually change the red and blue levels for a specific lighting condition.
  • Page 27: Upgrade

    • Click the Camera Setup button from the Camera configura- tion/control menu. • Click the Upgrade button Clicking the Upgrade button will open the COHU Camera Information & Upgrade page. The page provides information about the Camera, current software version, and component versions. Follow instruc- tions on the page to upgrade your firmware and web interface ver- sions. •...
  • Page 28: Firmware Upgrade

    2.2.3.1 Firmware Upgrade • Click the Browse button in the Camera firmware section and find the previously saved new firm- ware upgrade file. • Click the Start Upgrade button. CAUTION: Make sure to install the correct file of the firmware dur- ing the upgrade process. CAUTION: The upgrade process takes approximately 12 minutes. Do not interrupt it. • A series of screens will be displayed: • The third screen will tell you that the firmware upgrade process is completed. If you have any ques- tions, contact the Technical Support group at (858) 277-6700 extension 5769 or 5763. 6X-1090D...
  • Page 29: Web Interface Upgrade

    2.2.3.2 Web Interface Upgrade • Click the Browse button in the Web Interface section and find the previously saved new Web Inter- face upgrade file. Click the Start Web Update button. CAUTION: Make sure to install the correct file of the Web Inter- • face during the upgrade process. CAUTION: The upgrade process takes approximately 2 minutes. Do not interrupt it. • A series of screens will be displayed: •...
  • Page 30: Current Stream

    2.3 Current Stream The Current Stream control selection is available to User, Priv, and Admin us- ers. The Current Stream button allows user to choose between two streams if the Camera is configured for two streams in the video format tab in the configu- ration window. Select one of two streams to adjust the video stream. 2.4 Lens •...
  • Page 31: Paths And Tours (Applies To 3960 /3960 /3920 /3920 )

    2.6 Paths and Tours (Applies to 3960 /3960 /3920 /3920 The Paths and Tours selection is available to User, Priv, and Admin users. Priv. and Admin users are allowed to configure the tours. Tours A tour is a group of presets that are established in a defined sequence. Each preset has its unique dwell time. The dwell time must be between 5-60 seconds. The system supports 8 tours.
  • Page 32 Paths A path is a memorized, repeating, series of pan, tilt, zoom and preset functions that can be recalled. Below are the steps to program a path: • Select the Paths & Tours button from the Home Page menu. • Select the Undefined line from the drop-down menu and type the desired path’s name.
  • Page 33: Presets (Applies To 3960 /3960 /3920 /3920 )

    2.7 Presets (Applies to 3960 /3960 /3920 /3920 This control allows User to select presets as well as letting Priv Users and Admin Users to set them. Preset position is a predefined pan, tilt, zoom, focus Camera view that is stored in the Camera and is easily accessed. The Camera system sup- ports 64 presets.
  • Page 34: Hd Sd

    2.8. Auxiliary This control allows user to program wiper functions, to display tempera- ture and pressure inside the barrel and to send the Camera to home position. Miscellaneous: • Seek Pan/Tilt Home (Applies to 3960 /3960 ) - allows the user to bring the Camera to home position.
  • Page 35: Privacy Zones (Applies To 3960 /3960 /3920 /3920 )

    2.10 Privacy Zones (Applies to 3960 /3960 /3920 /3920 Priv and Admin users are allowed to establish privacy zones. Privacy zones are used to conceal user-defined privacy areas. Up to eight pri- vacy zones can be established. Below are steps for setting a privacy zone: NOTE: When establishing a privacy zone be sure that zoom magnifica- tion level is 1 (the slider in the Zoom Magnification bar should be all the way to the left). •...
  • Page 36: Viewing Snapshots

    • Click the Security tab, and then click OK on the Security message (if applies). • Click Advanced, and then click the Owner tab. • In the Name list, select your login name. Check the box named “Replace Owner on Subcontainers and Objects.”...
  • Page 37 Appendix 1: Security Settings Setup to Allow ActiveX Controls to Run To view video properly in the Helios interface the ActiveX control must be installed in the 32-bit Microsoft® Internet Explorer® (IE) 8. If ActiveX is not already installed on your computer, you will be prompted to install it the first time you access the Camera.
  • Page 38 Figure 9. Custom Level Settings that are known to work with the Helios Web Interface (table continues on the next page) 6X-1090D...
  • Page 39 Figure 9. Custom Level Settings that are known to work with the Helios Web Interface 6X-1090D...
  • Page 40 Figure 10. Advanced Settings that are known to work with the Helios Web Interface 6X-1090D...
  • Page 41 3.0 Warranty Please refer to the Cohu website for product warranty information: www.cohu-cameras.com. Revision History Revision Date Comments • initial release 2/17/10 • the manual is revised to add 8/02/10 3960 series • the manual is revised to add 3930...

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