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COHU 7420HD series Installation And Operation Manual

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INSTALLATION and OPERATION MANUAL
Technical Manual 6X-1099Z1
Technical Manual 6X-1099Z1
Phone: 858-277-6700
Phone: 858-277-6700
Fax:
Fax:
858-277-0221
858-277-0221
Cohu Electronics • 12367 Crosthwaite Circle • Poway, CA 92064
Factory default IP address is
192.168.2.150
Series
HD
7420
March 15, 2012
March 15, 2012
www.cohu-cameras.com
www.cohu-cameras.com
info@cohu.com
info@cohu.com

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  • Page 1 Factory default IP address is 192.168.2.150 March 15, 2012 March 15, 2012 Technical Manual 6X-1099Z1 Technical Manual 6X-1099Z1 Phone: 858-277-6700 Phone: 858-277-6700 www.cohu-cameras.com www.cohu-cameras.com Fax: Fax: 858-277-0221 858-277-0221 info@cohu.com 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 Safety instructions 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Product Description 1.2 Equipment Supplied 2.0 Installation 2.1 Power over Ethernet (PoE) 2.2 Ethernet 802.3 PoE Connector 3.0 Mounting Methods 3.1 Installation Procedure...

  • Page 3: About This Document

    HDTV H.264 indoor fixed position dome camera system. Please read this manual carefully prior to installation to prevent any accidental damage or misuse. The manual is shipped with the Camera or available from the Cohu website www.cohu-cameras.com/products/7420hd.html. The information in this manual is subject to change without notice. Please refer to the above website for the latest information.

  • Page 4: Returns

    The original shipping carton is a good container if it has not been damaged. For shipping to the factory by Common Carrier, use the following address: Attn: RMA ____________ Cohu Electronics 12367 Crosthwaite Circle Dock 5...

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    If the unit is defective, please contact the Customer Service Department for technical assistance at: cst@cohu.com • Liability: It is the sole responsibility of the installer to provide proper installation in compliance with all local codes and regulations.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    The camera system has programmable input/output lines. The lines can be used for alarms or other user defined controls. (Future option.) Three mounting holes allow the Camera to be mounted on the surface. specifications and a datasheet, please refer to the Cohu website: For more information on 7420 www.cohu-cameras.com/products/7420hd.html.

  • Page 7: Installation

    Midspan PoE - power is supplied by an injector placed between an existing non-PoE switch and the Camera. The PoE injector is supplied with the Camera when the 7425-xxxx option is ordered. Please refer to the Cohu web page www.cohu-cameras.com/products/74200hd.html for ordering information. The PoE injector...
  • Page 8 Cable PoE Injector Network 100-240 V AC Switch Power Figure 2. Interconnection Diagram with non-PoE Switch NOTE: PoE injector is supplied with the 7425-xxxx option. Please refer to the Cohu web page series specifications section for www.cohu-cameras.com/products/7420hd.html in the 7420 ordering information. 6X-1099Z1...

  • Page 9: Mounting Methods

    3.0 Mounting Methods is designed for indoor installation. The camera can be mounted to a flat surface such as a wall The 7420 or ceiling. A short CAT5 pigtail is pre-installed through the back of the dome base for cable routing through the mounting surface. Use appropriate bolts for the ceiling/wall materials to secure the camera. Each site will have its own unique requirements.

  • Page 10: Prepare The Camera For Installation

    3.1.2 Prepare the Camera for Installation • Detach the dome top from the dome base by removing the four Allen screws with the provided 3mm Allen wrench. Keep the rubber gasket with the dome top. CAUTION: The electronics package is sensitive to damage from electrostatic discharge. Do not touch any of the circuit boards or electronic components in the electronics module.

  • Page 11: Aim The Camera Towards The Desired Direction

    3.1.4 Aim the Camera towards the Desired Direction: • Loosen the locking screws slightly on each side of the bracket. • Move the camera up and down and rotate the camera to the desired position. NOTE: Do not over rotate. •...
  • Page 12 Camera direction 2.16 (54.86) Ø.22 (5.5) 2.51 ( 63.75) 1.083 (27.50) Mounting Plate Dimensions, in(mm) Ø.22 (5.5) 5.77 (147.32) Ø5.53 (140.46) 7420HD Overall Dimensions, in(mm) with Mounting Plate 6X-1099Z1...

  • Page 13: Quick Check

    4.0 Quick Check NOTE: Manual snapshots for 7410 and 7420 camera systems are interchangeable unless otherwise indicated. In order to test the Camera you need the following items: • laptop or desktop computer (for recommended computer requirements see section 4.1 of this chap- ter) •...

  • Page 14: Using The Helios Cohuonvifdiscovery Software To Discover The Camera

    Tool click “download here.” 4.4 Using the Helios CohuONVIFDiscovery Software to Discover the Camera • Download the software from the link below: http://www.cohu-cameras.com/tech/techndx.html. Un- der Software & Protocol Downloads see Setup & Test Applications. At Helios ONVIF Discovery Tool click “download here.”...

  • Page 15: Checkout Procedure

    NOTE: Use the MAC Address to identify Cohu cameras. “00-09-f2” identifies cameras as Cohu cameras. 4.5 Checkout Procedure When the power is applied to the Camera the initialization process begins. All Cohu Cameras initialize on power-up using stored default parameters within the camera’s non-volatile memory. The default IP address assigned to the Cameras at the factory is 192.168.2.150. For information on accessing the Camera using the Helios Web Interface see section 5.2.

  • Page 16: Operation

    5.0 Operation NOTE: Manual snapshots for 7410HD and 7420HD camera systems are interchangeable unless otherwise indicated. 5.1 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 17 3. You will see the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) dialog box. In the “General” tab the “Use the following 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 18: Accessing The Camera Using The Helios Web Interface

    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 19 • 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 20: Helios Web Interface Home

    5.3 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 5.4.1.6 and 5.4.2. 2.

  • Page 21: Video Control Area

    5.3.1 Video Control Area 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. To close the control area, move the mouse pointer over video viewing area and double click the right mouse button.

  • Page 22: Camera Setup Control

    5.4 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 5.41. • Change password. See section 5.4.2 • Properties. See section 5.4.3. •...

  • Page 23: Communications

    5.4.1.1 Communications 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 24: Stream

    5.4.1.2 Stream 1 The user must be logged in as Admin in order 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 transport mode and parameters of the video stream one.

  • Page 25: Stream 2

    5.4.1.3 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 26: Osd (On Screen Display)

    5.4.1.4 OSD (On Screen Display) The user must be logged in as Admin in order to make changes in the OSD tab. • Click the Camera Setup button • Click the Configuration button • Click the OSD tab The OSD (On Screen Display) menu allows user to configure text displayed in video windows on a monitor. OSD Setup - allows user to enter a description of the Camera location, using up to 24 characters.

  • Page 27: 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 28 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 29: Change Password

    5.4.2 Change Password • Click the Camera Setup button • Click the Change Password button The Change Password page serves a number of different users depending on the method of arriv- ing on it and user authentication status. The main functions of the page are: Help, Login, Logout, and password change.

  • Page 30: Camera Properties

    5.4.3 Camera Properties The user must be logged in as Admin and 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 5.4.3.1 Settings Tab Imaging Settings: Image appearance can be adjusted in the range of 0-100 by moving Bright- ness, Sharpness, Contrast, Saturation, and Hue sliders left or right.

  • Page 31: Functions Tab

    5.4.3.2 Functions Tab Exposure Auto - Check the Auto box to bring the camera into Auto Exposure mode. The camera gain and shutter speed is controlled automatically by the camera based on the scene illumination when in the Auto Exposure mode.
  • Page 32 Day/Night Mode Determines if the image is color or monochrome and whether infrared light wavelengths are used in produc- ing an image. Day mode - The camera produces a color image and uses an IR cut filter to prevent infrared illumination from reaching the image sensor. NOTE: The camera stays in the Day mode regardless of the scene illumination level. NOTE: The camera stays in the Night mode regardless of the scene illumination level.

  • Page 33: Upgrade

    • 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 ver- sion, and component versions. Follow instructions on the page to upgrade your firmware and web interface versions.

  • Page 34: Firmware Upgrade

    5.4.4.1 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 5 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. 6X-1099Z1...

  • Page 35: Web Interface Upgrade

    5.4.4.2 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 36: Current Stream

    5.5 Current Stream The Current Stream control selection is available to User, Priv, and Admin users. 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 con- figuration window. Select one of two streams to adjust the video stream. 5.6 Zoom Magnification The Zoom Magnification control selection is available to User, Priv, and Admin users.

  • Page 37: Playing Back Recorded Video

    5.7 Playing Back Recorded Video This control is available to all users. The recording section is used to find and play back recorded video. NOTE: Before starting play back of recorded video, turn off the live vid- eo stream by clicking the Stop button. “Nothing is loaded” sign should be displayed in the video area. A new button (Playback Video Recording) will be displayed in the video slider area.

  • Page 38: Appendix 1: Security Settings Setup To Allow Activex Controls To Run

    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 accessing the Camera.
  • Page 39 Figure 3. Custom Level Settings that are known to work with the Helios Web Interface (table continues on th e next page) 6X-1099Z1...
  • Page 40 Figure 3. Custom Level Settings that are known to work with the Helios Web Interface 6X-1099Z1...
  • Page 41 Figure 4. Advanced Settings that are known to work with the Helios Web Interface 6X-1099Z1...

  • Page 42: Warranty

    6.0 Warranty Please refer to the Cohu website for product warranty information: http://www.cohu-cameras.com/warranty/WarrantyStatement.pdf. Revision History Revision Date Comments Rev Z1 3/15/2012 Preliminary release. ECO 031222 6X-1099Z1...

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