CATHEXIS SAM 3101 User manual

SAM 3101 Single Channel H.264 Encoder
Installation Guide
1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this SAM-3101 encoder.
This guide provides basic information for the installation, connection and configuration of the encoder. For more detailed information please contact your
supplier or refer to the detailed product documentation.
2. Product Warranty
This product is subject to the Cathexis standard warranty terms and conditions
3. Product Features
PoE (Power over Ethernet) –12VDC, 5.5Watt
max
Optimized H.264 video compression algorithm
to facilitate transmission of High Quality video
over low network bandwidth
Built in monitoring function
Supports PAL/NTSC
Provides RS485 serial port
12V DC Output (if PoE is active)
Audio input (1x Microphone input with
differential Microphone Amplifier via 3.5 mm
Audio Jack)
Audio Output (200-300mW into 8 Ohms)
Dual streaming –unicast and multicast
Fully integrated within the Cathexis Network
Video Recorder
Hardware watchdog and Built-in-tests
Option to add buffer FLASH in case of network
outage (NOTE: Not available in this version)
Opto-isolated inputs and relay output
Mini USB interface (NOTE: Not available in this
version)
4. Encoder dimensions
5. Connections
Ethernet
Power In
Mic In
100BaseT RJ45 Poe Ethernet port
POE Input Power” 12VDC, 5.5Watt Max
8 to 36 VDC
5.5Watt Max
Differential Mic input
I/O Relays
RS422 Serial Port
Audio Jack connections
R-NO (normally open)
1
- TXD
1
Audio Out:
Sleeve = GND
Ring = Signal
NOTE: Only stereo
jack must be used
Audio in:
Sleeve = GND
Ring = Signal
NOTE: Only stereo
jack must be used
R-NC (normally
closed)
2
+TXD
2
R-Comm (common)
3
-RXD
3
Input GND
4
+RXD
4
Input GND
5
GND
5
Input 1
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6. Warnings
Don’t install the encoder
in direct sunlight
Do not install the product in a
damp area, or where it may be
exposed to flammable liquids
and/or gas
Do not install the product
in a location where it may
be exposed to extreme
heat or cold (SPEC: -10 to
+60 degC)
Do not install the product
where it may be exposed to
rain, water and/or radioactivity
7. Setting IP address
IP address can be changed via the Cathexis IP utility. The utility is automatically included when our catVision software package is installed.
The utility can be run from any of these interfaces:
NetBSD catLite interface: Main Menu > Maintenance > Encoder Setup
NetBSD catPro interface: Main Menu > Maintenance > Encoder Setup
Windows Start Menu Start > Programs > Cathexis > catEncoderSetup
Windows C:\Dvs\cat_EncoderSetup.exe
catEncoderSetup icon on Windows Desktop
NOTE: If you attempt to change IP Address during a firmware upgrade, the IP address will not change
1. Right-click the listed encoder or click on the File menu, and select “Set IP”, to display the “Single IP” window:
2.
Change the “Unit IP” to the new IP address.
3. If necessary, also modify the “Subnet” and “Gateway” fields.
4. Click “OK”.
5. The list refreshes itself approximately every 2 seconds –once refreshed, check that the encoder is now displaying the new details.
For assistance please contact your supplier or Cathexis support
Cathexis Support Tel : [phone] [email protected]
Physical Address: Postal Address:
259 Montpelier Road, PO Box 47769,
Morningside, Greyville,
4001 4023
South Africa South Africa