Before using your VPort 56-2MP, please pay close attention to the following instructions: After opening the VPort 56-2MP 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.
Introduction The VPort 56-2MP is a rugged Full HD resolution (1080P) box type IP zoom 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 56-2MP is designed to provide stability, robustness, ease-of-use, and flexibility.
Optional housing and PT scanner accessories are available for indoor and outdoor installation. Superb Video Quality The VPort 56-2MP is equipped with 10x optical zoom and a 16x digital zoom module, with a built-in removable IR-cut filter and automatic color mode switching, the VPort 56-2MP Series is suitable for day-and-night use.
VPort 56-2MP Introduction • Documentation and software CD (includes User’s Manual, Quick Installation Guide, and VPort Utility) • Warranty card NOTE: Notify your sales representative if any of the above items are missing or damaged. NOTE Check the model name on the VPort’s side label to determine if the model name is correct for your order.
NOTE For moving parts, please check Moxa's warranty policy online at www.moxa.com/warranty Typical Applications With the industrial grade design and specifications, the VPort 56-2MP is suitable for both mission critical applications and general purpose surveillance systems, including the following: •...
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8. 9-pin terminal block for RS-485 and DI and relay NOTE The VPort 56-2MP can be powered by a 12-32 VDC or 18-30 VAC power input, or Power over Ethernet (PoE+, 802.3at). For power redundancy, use DC or AC power together with PoE.
Getting Started This chapter includes information about how to install a VPort 56-2MP IP camera. The following topics are covered in this chapter: Before Getting Started First-Time Installation and Configuration Software Installation Wiring Requirements...
Step 1: Configure the VPort 56-2MP’s IP address. When the VPort 56-2MP 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.
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VPort’s ActiveX Control component. Step 4: Access the homepage of VPort 56-2MP’s web-based manager. After installing the ActiveX Control component, the homepage of the VPort 56-2MP’s web-based manager will appear. Check the following items to make sure the system was installed properly: 1.
Wiring Requirements SAFETY FIRST • Be sure to disconnect the power cord before installing and/or wiring your Moxa VPort 56-2MP. • 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.
Accessing the VPort’s Web-based Manager This chapter includes information about how to access the VPort 56-2MP 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 ...
VPort 56-2MP Accessing the VPort’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. We strongly recommend using IE 8.0 (Microsoft Internet Explorer) or above to avoid incompatibility with the ActiveX Plug-in.
Users can configure the following functions in Client Settings. 1. Encoder standard: Shows the encoding algorithm currently being used. VPort 56-2MP features 2 built-in encode engine to generate a maximum of 3 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.
You can open the PTZ control panel from the IP camera home page by clicking “Show PTZ Control Panel.” The VPort 56-2MP series supports native optical zoom and digital zoom functions, which can be operated from this panel.
System Configuration After installing the hardware, the next step is to configure the VPort 56-2MP’s settings. The web console can be used for this configuration. The following topics are covered in this chapter: System Configuration by Web Console System ...
VPort 56-2MP 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...
VPort 56-2MP System Configuration System General Settings On the General Settings page, administrators can set up the IP camera Server name and the Date and Time, which is displayed in the image’s caption.
System Configuration Server name Setting Description Default Max. 40 characters Use a different server name for each server to help identify the VPort 56-2MP IP different servers. The name appears on the web homepage. camera Server Contact Setting Description Default Max.
The FPS of the video stream will be reduced as more and more users access the same VPort. Currently, the VPort 56-2MP is only allowed to send 10 unicast video streams. For this reason, you should limit the number of users simultaneously accessing a VPort 56-2MP to prevent performance problems.
VPort 56-2MP System Configuration Record Stream Setting Description Default Stream 2: H.264 or Select the H.264 or MJPEG of stream 2 for the video recording Stream 2: MJPEG Stream 2: MJPEG FTP Daemon Setting Description Default Enable FTP daemon Enable the FTP service for downloading the recorded video files...
VPort 56-2MP System Configuration Send to system log server Setting Description Default Send to system log Enables sending the system log to the log sever. Disable server Syslog Sever 1 The address of the first system log server. Blank Port Destination The port number of the first system log server.
VPort 56-2MP System Configuration NOTE For the VPort 56-2MP, the firmware file extension should be .rom. 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.
VPort 56-2MP 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 the VPort can get its IP address from a DHCP server automatically when it is connected to a TCP/IP network.
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TFTP server and configuration file. Step 2: Once the VPort 56-2MP completes the IP settings, it will acquire the configuration file from the TFTP server, and check if this configuration file is correct or not.
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HTTPS RTSP Streaming The VPort 56-2MP 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 56-2MP without any proprietary codec or SDK installations. This makes network system integration much more convenient.
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56-2MP’s IP address>[:<RTSP Port]/udpstream_ch1_stream< 1 or 2> rtsp://<VPort 56-2MP’s IP address>[:<RTSP Port]/multicaststream_ ch1_stream<1 or 2> RTSP Port: 554 is the default; click OK to connect to the VPort 56-2MP. Step 3: Wait a few seconds for VLC Player to establish the connection.
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NOTE The video performance of the VPort 56-2MP may vary when using other media players. For example, you will notice a greater delay when viewing the VPort 56-2MP’s video from the VLC player compared to viewing it directly from the VPort 56-2MP’s built-in web server. In addition, viewing the VPort 56-2MP’s video from the VLC player through a router or Internet gateway could result in a broken connection.
VPort 56-2MP System Configuration SMTP Server and Email Account Settings The VPort not only plays the role of a 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.
VPort 56-2MP 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.
VPort 56-2MP System Configuration Setting Description Default Enable DDNS Enable or disable DDNS function Disable Provider Select the DDNS service providers, including DynDNS.org None (Dynamic), DynDNS.org (Custom), TZO.com, and dhs.org. Host Name The Host Name you use to link to the VPort.
To configure the ToS values, map to the network environment settings for QoS priority service. Multicast The VPort 56-2MP 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.
The network WITH Multicast NOTE The VPort 56-2MP 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.
VPort 56-2MP 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...
VPort 56-2MP 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.
System Configuration SNMP The VPort 56-2MP 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).
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VPort 56-2MP 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...
VPort 56-2MP System Configuration Trap Settings Setting Description Default Trap Server Enter the IP address or name of the Trap Server used by your IP/Name network. Trap Community Use a community string match for authentication; Maximum of 30 characters. Private MIB information The private SNMP Object ID of the VPort is the enterprise value: 8691.8.4.2.
VPort 56-2MP System Configuration Telnet Use this option to Enable/Disable the Telnet function. LLDP LLDP is a link layer protocol used by network devices for advertising their identity. Setting Description Default Operating Mode Choose Disabled / Transmit only / Receive only / Transmit and...
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VPort 56-2MP System Configuration Image Appearance Setting Setting Description Default Image Information To determine what style of image information is being shown. Not Shown Includes Not Shown, Show on the Caption and Show on image Position X and Position Y to designate image information display position in the video.
VPort 56-2MP System Configuration Camera Setting There are detailed camera parameters that can be configured to create a better image quality, with settings dependent on the environment. Image Adjustment Setting Description Default Flickerless Adjust sensor scan frequency to synchronize with...
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VPort 56-2MP System Configuration Setting Description Default Appearance Normal: Normal view Normal Mirror: Image will be displayed as in a mirror Flip: 180 degree rotation followed by a mirrored display 180 degree rotation: Image is rotated 180 degrees Digital Noise Reduction...
When network bandwidth is limited, real-time HD video streams may be too large for the network to handle, and in that case the VPort 56-2MP will automatically allocate available bandwidth to those parts of the video that are of greater interest. For example, when focused on a factory entrance, the camera can allocate more bandwidth for the entryway, and allocate minimum bandwidth for a wall in the same scene.
VPort 56-2MP System Configuration Privacy Mask In some conditions, you may want to block part of the view so that your surveillance system won’t include some private video information when displaying live video or video playback. Privacy Mask Setting Description...
System Configuration Video Performance The VPort 56-2MP can send a maximum of three simultaneous video streams: two H.264 and one MJEPG. In fact, the VPort 56-2MP has two encoder engines. The first encoder engine can generate one completely independent H.264 video stream, which means that its resolution, FPS, and video quality can be configured independently.
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NOTE The VPort 56-2MP 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.
Enable audio function unchecked The VPort 56-2MP comes with a zoom lens that enables users to zoom in on an image to observe finer details. Digital Zoom Press save when you are finished configuring the digital PTZ settings. 4-32...
System Configuration PT Scanner The VPort 56-2MP series can be used with Videotec Ulisse Netcam PT scanner to form an industrial-grade PTZ solution. You can also configure the VPort 56-2MP’s RS-485 interface to work with other PT scanners if needed.
ZOOM SPEED Focus The VPort 56-2MP’s zoom lens supports multiple focus modes, allowing users to choose the focus mode that best fits their application. The VPort 56-2MP will constantly perform auto-focus based on the latest scene if continuous auto-focus is selected. If one shot auto-focus is selected, then the VPort 56-2MP will only perform auto-focus when the focus button on the PTZ control panel is clicked.
VPort 56-2MP System Configuration Setting Description Default Focus Mode Select auto-focus mode continuous auto-focus DynaStream DynaSteam is a unique and innovative function that allows for adaptive frame rates in response to events on the network, such as event triggers and system commands. When network traffic becomes congested, DynaStream™...
Alarm System Alarm In addition to the LED indicators, a network disconnect alarm is provided by the VPort 56-2MP for notifying system operators and the administrator. The video is stored on the SD card so that you can retrieve recorded images after the network connection is restored.
VPort 56-2MP System Configuration Basic On this page you can configure some general parameters of the VPort 56-2MP’s alarm function, including alarm time interval, alarm snapshot, relay behavior, and more. Alarm Time Interval Setting Description Default Delay second(s) before Set the minimum time interval before another event alarm is...
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Sequential PreAlarm Image Setting The VPort 56-2MP supports a 84 MB memory buffer to record the pre-alarm MJPEG image up to 15 FPS. This function is to configure the frame rate per second of the MJPEG images being recorded.
VPort 56-2MP System Configuration Schedule A schedule is provided to set event alarms for daily security applications. Event Type Setting Description Default Video Motion Configure the schedule of each event type. Video Motion Detection, CGI Event, Detection Sequential Snapshot, DI Event...
VPort 56-2MP 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.
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VPort 56-2MP System Configuration Setting Description Default Enable VMD alarm Enable or disable the Video Motion Detection alarm Disabled Show alerts on the Enable or disable the “show the alert,” which when enabled Disabled image when VMD is displays a red square frame on the video image of the VMD...
VPort 56-2MP System Configuration Trigger Conditions and Actions Administrators can set triggers, such as Send snapshot image via E-mail, Send snapshot image via FTP, Send Message via HTTP Event servers, Save Sanpshot on Storage and Record video on SD card, for each VMD.
The VPort can actively take snapshot sequentially and transmit snapshot photos to designated FTP or mail box. You can configure the sequence interval between 1-30 seconds. Digital Input One digital input is provided by the VPort 56-2MP for linking with alarm detection devices, such as sensors. 4-43...
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VPort 56-2MP System Configuration Setting Description Default Enable the digital input Enable or disable the digital input alarm Disabled alarm Trigger Conditions Setting Description Default High The DI is always in the “High” state after an alarm is detected. Disabled The DI is always in the “Low”...
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.
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VPort 56-2MP 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.
Vender ID 0x1393 0x0001 Unit ID 0x01 0x0002 Product Code 0x880E 0x0010 Vender Name moxa 0x0030 Product Name VPort 56-2MP 0x0050 Serial Number 0x0051 Firmware Version 0x0053 Release Date 0x0055 MAC Address 0x0080 DI Status 1: High 0: Low 0x0084...
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VPort 56-2MP Modbus Address Table 0x080E IVA Item 03 Status 0x0000: No alert 0x0001: Alert 0x080F IVA Item 03 Object detected Word 0: Left Top X coordination Word 1: Left Top Y Word 2: Right Down X Word 3: Right Down Y...
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)
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VPort 56-2MP Time Zone Table (GMT+03:00) Kuwait, Riyadh (GMT+03:00) Moscow, St. Petersburg, Volgograd (GMT+03:00) Nairobi (GMT+03:30) Tehran (GMT+04:00) Abu Dhabi, Muscat (GMT+04:00) Baku, Tbilisi, Yerevan (GMT+04:30) Kabul (GMT+05:00) Ekaterinburg (GMT+05:00) Islamabad, Karachi, Tashkent (GMT+05:30) Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi (GMT+05:45)
Technical Specifications Camera Sensor: 1/2.5” HD progressive scan CMOS Lens: 6.3 to 63 mm auto focus zoom lens Angle of view (tele-wide): • Horizontal: 5.5° to 50.6° • Vertical: 3.1° to 29.3° • Diagonal: 6.2° to 57° Illumination: • Color: 0.2 lux at F1.8 •...
VPort 56-2MP Technical Specifications Video Viewing: • DynaStream™ supported for automatic adjustment of frame rate • Image stabilizer to reduce video shaking • CBR Pro™ for optimized image quality within limited bandwidth • 8 privacy mask areas provided • Adjustable image size and quality •...
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VPort 56-2MP Technical Specifications Standards and Certifications Safety: UL60950-1, EN 50121-4, NEMA TS2 EMI: FCC Part 15, CISPR (EN 55022) class A EMS: EN 61000-4-2 (ESD), Level 3, EN 61000-4-3 (RS), Level 3, EN 61000-4-4 (EFT), Level 3, EN 61000-4-5 (Surge), Level 3,...
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