Bwa Direx-pro.40 User manual

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DiREX-Pro

Digital Network Video Recorder / DVR

(specialised computer for video and audio surveillance)

This issue covers the following models:

DiREX-Pro.40

DiREX-Pro.120

DiREX-Pro.A30

DiREX-Pro.F16

Instruction Manual

Firmware Revision: 0.1950

Dear Customer

Thank you for purchasing this bwa product. To ensure many years of

safe and trouble-free operation of this high-tech device, please read

this manual before use. Please note that basic knowledge network and

Windows administration is necessary in order to use this product.

To prevent accidents and damage, read the Safety Warning (section

1.1) and Operation Conditions (section 8.1).

Table of Contents

1. Introduction.................................................................................................................4

1.1 Safety Warning.................................................................................................................................. 4

1.2 General Information ......................................................................................................................... 5

1.3 List of Contents ................................................................................................................................ 5

1.4 DiREX-Pro.A30 and DiREX-Pro.F16................................................................................................ 6

1.5 Recommendations for Installation ................................................................................................. 6

1.6 Connectors Description................................................................................................................... 6

1.7 LED Display....................................................................................................................................... 7

2. First Connection (via Ethernet) .................................................................................7

2.1 Network Settings (crossover cable) ............................................................................................... 8

2.2 Setting the Viewing Software.......................................................................................................... 8

3. Working with DVR ......................................................................................................8

3.1 Viewing Mode.................................................................................................................................... 9

3.2 Archive Mode.................................................................................................................................... 9

3.2.1 Control............................................................................................................................................ 9

3.2.2 Record.......................................................................................................................................... 10

3.2.3 Activity .......................................................................................................................................... 10

3.2.4 Save ............................................................................................................................................. 11

3.2.5 Jump to......................................................................................................................................... 11

3.2.6 Events .......................................................................................................................................... 11

3.3 Settings Mode................................................................................................................................. 12

3.3.1 Video ............................................................................................................................................ 12

3.3.2 Audio ............................................................................................................................................ 13

3.3.3 Timer ............................................................................................................................................ 14

3.3.4 COM port...................................................................................................................................... 15

3.3.5 Disk .............................................................................................................................................. 16

3.3.6 Software ....................................................................................................................................... 17

3.3.7 Time & Date ................................................................................................................................. 18

3.3.8 Network ........................................................................................................................................ 19

3.3.9 Passwords.................................................................................................................................... 21

Rev. 02 / September 2005

4. Client Software .........................................................................................................21

4.1 Displayed Video Settings............................................................................................................... 22

4.2 Properties Window......................................................................................................................... 23

5. Operation via USB....................................................................................................23

5.1 First Steps....................................................................................................................................... 23

5.2 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................. 25

6. Operation via WiFi-USB ...........................................................................................25

6.1 Ad-Hoc Mode................................................................................................................................... 25

6.2 Infrastructure Mode........................................................................................................................ 26

7. Optional Accessories / Supported Equipment.......................................................26

7.1 External Alarm Box (ALARM81-RS).............................................................................................. 26

7.2 External GPS Receiver (GPS20CH-RS) ........................................................................................ 27

7.3 External WiFi-USB Adaptors......................................................................................................... 27

7.4 PTZ Speed Domes.......................................................................................................................... 29

7.5 Access Control / Registering Systems ........................................................................................ 31

8. General Notes...........................................................................................................31

8.1 Operation Conditions..................................................................................................................... 31

8.2 Warranty.......................................................................................................................................... 31

8.3 Declaration of Conformity (CE)..................................................................................................... 32

9. Technical Data..........................................................................................................32

9.1 Minimum System Requirements (PC Workstation)..................................................................... 32

9.2 DiREX-Pro Specification (DVR)..................................................................................................... 32

10.Frequent Asked Question (FAQs)...........................................................................33

Great care was taken in preparing this manual. Constant product development may mean that some

information is not entirely up-to-date.

The information in this is subject to change without notice. bwa technology GmbH shall not be liable for

technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; not for incidental or consequential damages

resulting from the performance or use of this material. This document contains information protected by

consent from bwa technology GmbH.

1. Introduction

Important legal Note:

Video and audio observation (CCTV) may be subject of legal regulation in your region.

Therefore please follow your local laws!

In case of malpractice, no responsibility can be assumed by the manufacturer

of this equipment.

Copyrights

•“bwa” and “DiREX-Pro” are trademarks of bwa technology GmbH, Germany.

•“Windows” is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

•“Macintosh” is a registered trademark of Apple Corporation.

•“Panasonic” is a registered trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

•All other corporate names and trademarks mentioned in this manual are the property

of their respective owners.

1.1 Safety Warning

Follow these safeguards and use the equipment properly to prevent injury, death or

material damage.

•To prevent fire, overheating, chemical leakage and explosion, follow the safeguards

below:

·Do not use any power sources or accessories not specified in this booklet.

·Do not insert any foreign metallic objects into the electrical contacts of the DVR,

accessories, connecting cables etc.

•Do not leave any cords near a heat source. This can deform the cord or melt the

insulation, causing fire or electrical shock.

•Do not use the equipment near flammable gas. This is to prevent an explosion or fire.

•If you drop the equipment and the casing breaks open to expose the internal parts, do

not touch the internal parts due to the risk of electrical shock.

•Do not disassemble or modify the equipment. High-voltage internal parts can cause

electrical shock.

•Do not store the equipment in dusty or humid places. This is to prevent fire and/or

electrical shock.

•To prevent fire and electrical shock, follow the safeguards below:

·Always insert the power plug all the way in.

·Do not handle a power plug with wet hands.

·When unplugging a power plug, grasp and pull the plug instead of the cord.

·Do not scratch, cut, or excessively bend the cord or put heavy objects on it. Also,

do not twist or knot the cord.

·Do not connect too many power plugs to the same power outlet.

·Do not use a cord with damaged insulation.

•Occasionally unplug the power plug and use a dry cloth to clean off the dust around

the power outlet. In dusty, humid, or oily surroundings, the dust on the power outlet

may become moist and short-circuit the outlet to cause a fire.

1. Introduction

1.2 General Information

DiREX-Pro DVRs allow continuous recording of video information, entered via four video

cameras (or other analogue video sources, BNC connectors), as well audio, entered from

two sources (RCA connectors, LINE signal level). If fewer video or audio sources are

used, all idle inputs must be switched off manually and the BNC video jacks protected

with the caps supplied. Video (and Audio) information can be stored:

•continuously (if ring memory mode activated);

•or controlled by:

·motion (on the same or neighbouring channel);

·sound (adjustable sensitivity, with or without audio recording);

·external alarm (optional accessory required).

In this case both:

·10 seconds pre-alarm (located in RAM buffer)

·and user-adjustable shut-off time

are provided for each AV channel.

Note: all analogue (video and audio) inputs are electrically insulated.

Additionally, the DVR uses an internal battery-buffered clock to store current Time/Date

stamp. System- or channel-specific events will also be registered. Depending on the

model, all information is stored on the internal hard drive (HDD) or on the Flash Solid

State Drive (storage without movable parts).

A PC client is needed to configure and view live, or to download pre-recorded video/audio

information. Connection to a PC is made via 10/100 Mbit network or USB interface. The

DVR uses external 12VDC power supply (supplied).

All necessary software and firmware in a choice of languages, as well additional drivers

for optional external extensions can be found on the CD supplied and are also available

for download on bwa’s web site:

http://www.bwatech.com

1.3 List of Contents

There are following are included in each package:

•DiREX-Pro DVR;

•Carrying case;

•Power supplier FW7400/12 (IN: 100…240VAC / OUT:12VDC/1A);

•Wall mounting plate for FW7400/12;

•Country-specific power cable (available: continental Europe, UK, USA, Australia);

•Ethernet crossover cable;

•USB cable;

•D-Sub 9pin mini gender changer (female-to-male);

•3x BNC protection caps for video inputs when not in use;

•CD with current drivers, software, firmware (e.g. for changing user interface lan-

guage: English, German, French etc.) and additional documentation.

In addition, DiREX-Pro.A30 and DiREX-Pro.F16 DVRs come with:

•Ferrite snap-bead power filter.

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1.4 DiREX-Pro.A30 and DiREX-Pro.F16

Thanks to an extended operating temperature range, the permitted ambient temperature

gradient and higher vibration stability, DiREX-Pro.A30 and DiREX-Pro.F16 are suitable

for using in vehicles (12VDC only) and for outdoor applications. In such cases, an

additional waterproof enclosure, different power supply with corresponding operation

temperature range and 12VDC/1.5A (min.) output is necessary.

Attention: for in-vehicle use, please wind the 12VDC power cord 3 times through the

power filter (supplied), as close as possible to DVR, as shown below:

1.5 Recommendations for Installation

All cameras have to provide the same signal level at the plug-in jack. Note that when

choosing a camera, a better signal/noise ratio (recommended: >46dB) is more important

than higher resolution.

Note: avoid using RCA-to-BNC adaptors: when plugging in a

video jack, first connect a signal ground and THEN a

signal lead.

Audio sources have to provide the same signal level (LINE-IN) as

well.

1.6 Connectors Description

The enclosure of DiREX-Pro DVR can be regarded at two logical parts:

•the “application part” (front) – for using with external video/audio/data sources and

•the “communication part” (back) – for status indication, connection to computer

and power source (e.g. future power-via-Ethernet adapter as well).

Application part:

1. D-Sub 9pin connector (female) provides connection of

RS485 devices (IR / PTZ control) and RS232 devices

(alarm inputs/outputs, GPS receiver etc.).

Description of the DiREX-Pro RS232 / RS485 connector layout:

Pin no. 1 2 3 4 5

Description RS485#1 R(B) RS232#2 (RxD) RS232#2 (TxD) n/c GND

Pin no. 6 7 8 9

Description RS485#1 R(A) RS232#0 (TxD) RS232#0 (RxD) +9…16V DC-out

1. Introduction

2. Analogue (depending on

model: PAL or NTSC)

video signals (approx.

1Vcc) should be con-

nected to BNC jacks.

3. Analogue audio signals

(approx. 1Vcc) should be

connected to RCA jacks.

Communication part:

storage devices (planned

5. interface is used

6. Mbit

7. y

8. dition, there is a

4. USB-A interface is used

for control external com-

munication (e.g. WiFi) or

by future firmware up-

dates).

USB-B

for connection to PC

(and/or to Ethernet).

Ethernet 10/100

interface provide TCP/IP

connection to the DVR.

12VDC power suppl

should be connected to

the power jack with “+”

on 2.1mm internal con-

tact.

In ad

type plate at recorder’s

communication site which containing the following information:

oProduct description (e.g. DiREX-Pro.40, DiREX-Pro.A30 etc.);

oSupported video system (PAL or NTSC);

oMAC address (with corresponding bar code);

oDevice serial number;

oHardware revision number.

1.7 LED Display

1. Steady blinking of the green LED (“READY”) means that recording is in process.

The frequency is proportional to the recording frame rate and relates to each key

frame.

2. Blinking of yellow LED (“Ethernet”) signifies communication via Ethernet network.

3. Blinking of red LED (“HDD”) signifies data access to internal storage.

2. First Connection (via Ethernet)

DiREX-Pro DVR can be connected to a local Ethernet network as well direct to PC via

crossover cable (supplied).

It is recommended to use a 10/100 Mbit network connection and to set the graphic card

to 32 bits video depth. To this aim, please use the “properties” desktop pop-up window

(or control panels).

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2.1 Network Settings (crossover cable)

After connection to PC the network protocol TCP/IP has to be configured manually. The

settings required are:

•the static IP address: 10.0.0.1

•subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

2.2 Setting the Viewing Software

The latest version of viewing software and device

firmware can be found in the download area of

bwa’s web site:

http://www.bwatech.com

To display the audio/video stream transmitted

from DiREX-Pro, it is necessary to install the

following on the client PC:

•DiREXPro-DLL;

•Microsoft DirectX 8.1 or above;

•change Internet Explorer settings “Check for

newer versions of stored pages” (“Tools” >

“Internet Options…” > “Temporary Internet files” >

“Settings”) to: ”Every visit to the page”

For trouble-free use of your DVR, please ascertain that

the PC workstation used offers sufficient performance. In

Windows Task Manager (key combination: “Alt” + “Ctrl” +

“Del”), the displayed value of CPU Usage level (during

video broadcast with maximum resolution – see next

section) must always be under 50%.

3. Working with DVR

The DVR’s default

IP address is:

http://10.0.0.2

Main menu:

“View” mode

displays live video

connected to the

video inputs. The

frame rate

(/second) depends

on the quality of

the connection

channel, therefore

it can be slower

than the real

recording speed;

3. Working with DVR

“Archive” mode provides access to information already recorded in the DVR;

“Setting” mode is used for device configuration and changing of audio, video settings etc.

3.1 Viewing Mode

The following items are displayed only if the corresponding dome protocol is pre-selected.

See section 3.3.4 for dome/PTZ/IR settings.

“Control” block allows selection of camera, PTZ unit or IR lighting,

witch should be adjusted.

“Positions” block allows selection of one of 9 pre-programmed

positions and camera settings (speed dome control). If held for more

than 3 seconds, or by right-clicking the mouse, the current position will

be saved and the same confirmed by the button changing colour and

(depending on dome firmware) the “MEMORY” message in the video

area.

“Platform” block allows the current alignment of PTZ platform of the selected camera to

be changed. The position can be stored by holding the corresponding settings button.

“Lighting” block – switches the lighting of selected camera on or off.

Dome and IR control are

accomplished via the RS485

interface. The corresponding

camera protocol should be

prior-selected in COM port

setting window.

3.2 Archive Mode

This mode allows playback of

previously recorded informa-

tion from a video archive on

the internal hard drive.

3.2.1 Control

“Control” block enables

playback control in archive

mode:

•Stop;

•Playback with normal speed;

•Playback of two frames only (symbol “playback” with “1”);

•Fast backwards (key frames only);

•Fast playback (key frames only);

•Jump to previous key frame;

•Jump to next key frame;

•x1…x4 – playback speed multiplayer.

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3.2.2 Record

“Recording” block – by pushing “■” or “REC” button, is it possible to

stop or continue video recording (if the button is red, recording is in

process, if grey, recording has stopped). This option is needed for

freeing-up resources to speed up playback or download data from the

DVR. When “Extension of HDD’s Durability” mode is activated (i.e.

before writing video stream onto the HDD, the volatile memory buffer is used), this buffer

will be automatically stored on the HDD in case recording is interrupted. Once recording

is disabled (using the “■” button), it will continue automatically not more than 30 minutes

later.

Note: disabling recording after disables the live video transmission.

3.2.3 Activity

“Activity” item initialises an activity-graph (in new pop-up window) of

audio and video channels. The scroll bars “Time” and “Scale”

approximately select the required archive segment – move the mouse

on the corresponding part of the graph and, after left-clicking the

mouse at the selected point, the playback point will move to the corresponding time.

Windows “Activity” contains the properties of the selected time frame. The colour bars

signify the following:

•Grey colour – activity level;

•Dark grey – motion or sound sensor (detection) activity;

•Green – alarm sensor (contacts) activity;

•Red – system events. 10

The “Begin” item

contains the first

time/date and

“End” the last

time/date of the

selected frame.

Clicking the

“Select fragment”

button gives the

segment selection

for downloading

from the DVR. The

first left-click of the

mouse selects the

beginning

(corresponding

time/date shown in

“Begin” item), and

the second click the end point (corresponding time/date shown in “End” item). Clicking on

“Save fragment” brings up standard MS Windows file saving procedure and the selected

section will be downloaded.

The left/right scroll bar “Time” buttons enable scrolling the activity chart: one arrow –

step-by-step, double arrows – to the next half screen.

After clicking the “30 min” button, the time axis displays a 30 minutes scale.

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