COHU Helios 3960 User manual

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Cohu Electronics • 12367 Crosthwaite Circle• Poway, CA 92064
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Technical Manual 6X-1090D
www.cohu-cameras.com
August 28, 2011
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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

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Table of Contents
About this document 3
Additional information and documents related to the Camera 3
Copyright/Intellectual property rights statement 3
FCC compliance 3
Support services 3
Returns 4
1.0 Getting Started 5
1.1 Factory Default IPAddress and Settings 5
1.2 System Requirements 5
1.3 Recommended Computer Requirements 5
1.4 3960HD/3960SD Hardware Set Up and Connection Diagram 6
1.5 3930HD Hardware Set Up and Connection Diagram 7
1.6 3930HD-EX Hardware Set Up and Connection Diagram 8
1.7 3920HD/3920SD Hardware Set Up and Connection Diagram 9
1.8 Assigning the Static IPAddress 10
2.0 Accessing the Camera Using the Helios Web Interface 12
Assigning the New Camera IPAddress 14
Using the Helios CohuONVIFDiscovery Software to Discover the Camera 14
2.1 Helios Web Interface Home Page Overview 16
2.1.1 Video Control Area 17
2.1.2 Live Video and Recording Controls 17
2.1.3 LED Indicators 17
2.1.4 Text Overlay (On Screen Text Display) 17
2.2 Camera Setup Control 18
  2.2.1Conguration 18
2.2.1.1 Communication 19
2.2.1.2 Stream 1 20
2.2.1.3 Stream 2 21
2.2.1.4 OSD (On Screen Display) Set Up
(Applies to 3960HD,3930HD, 3930HD-EX, and 3920HD) 22
2.2.1.5 Logo 22
2.2.1.6 User Settings 23
2.2.2 Camera Properties 25
2.2.3 Upgrade 27
2.2.3.1 Firmware Upgrade 28
2.2.3.2 Web Interface Upgrade 29
2.3 Current Stream 30
2.4 Lens 30
 2.5ZoomMagnication 30
2.6 Paths and Tours (Applies to 3960HD/3960SD/3920HD/3920SD) 31
2.7 Presets (Applies to 3960HD/3960SD/3920HD/3920SD) 33
2.8. Auxiliary 34
2.8.1 Showing Pressure/Temperature 34
2.9 Sector Zones (Applies to 3960HD/3960SD/3920HD/3920SD) 34
2.10 Privacy Zones (Applies to 3960HD/3960SD/3920HD/3920SD) 35
2.11 Playing Back Recorded Video 35
2.12 Viewing Snapshots 36
Appendix 1: Security Settings Setup to Allow ActiveX Controls to Run 37
3.0 Warranty 41

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About this document
TheOperationManualisacombineddocumentfortheCohuHeliosproductsandcontainsinformationonhow
tocongureandoperatecamerasystemsusingHeliosWebInterfacefor3960HD/3960SD/3930HD/3930HD-EX/
3920HD/3920SD series. The manual is shipped with the system or is available from the Cohu website at:
• 3960HD at www.cohu-cameras.com/products/3960hd.html
• 3960SD at www.cohu-cameras.com/products/3960sd.html
• 3930HD at www.cohu-cameras.com/products/3930hd.html
• 3930HD-EX at www.cohu-cameras.com/products/3930hd-ex.html
• 3920HD at www.cohu-cameras.com/products/3920hd.html
• 3920sD at www.cohu-cameras.com/products/3920sd.html
The information in this manual is subject to change without notice. Please refer to the above website for
the latest information.
Additional information and documents related to the Camera
For information on the installation and maintenance of the following camera positioning systems see:
• 3960HD and 3960SD - 6x-1089, the combined Installation manual
• 3930HD - 6x-1092, the Installation manual
• 3930HD-EX - 6x-1095, the Installation manual
• 3920HD and3920SD - 6x-1097, the combined Installation manual.
Manuals are available from the Cohu website listed above.
Copyright/Intellectual property rights statement
Copyright 2010 by Cohu Inc., Electronics Division. Cohu has intellectual property rights to technology em-
bodied in the product described in this manual.
FCC compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc-
tion manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area may cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the inter-
ference at his own expense.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference re-
ceived,includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesiredoperation.Changesormodicationstothisdevice
can void the user’s warranty.
Support services
Please contact the Customer Service Department for technical assistance at :
[email protected] or [phone] extension 5738

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Returns
This item was thoroughly tested and carefully packed at the factory prior to shipping. Upon acceptance by
the carrier, the carrier assumes responsibility for the item’s safe arrival. Should you receive the item in a
damaged condition, apparent or concealed, a claim for damage must be made to the carrier.
If a visual inspection shows damage upon receipt of this shipment, it must be noted on the freight bill or
express receipt and the notation signed by the carrier’s agent. Failure to do this can result in the carrier
refusing to honor the claim.
When the damage is not apparent until the unit is unpacked, a claim for concealed damage must be made.
Make a mail or phone request to the carrier for inspection immediately upon discovery of the concealed
damage. Keep all cartons and packing materials.
To return the product to the factory for service, please contact the Customer Service Department for a Re-
turn Material Authorization (RMA) Number:
[email protected] or [phone] extension 5738
Prominently display the RMA number on the outside of the shipping container(s) and on paperwork con-
tained inside. Give a brief description of why the equipment is being returned and list the symptoms of any
problems being experienced with the equipment.
For shipment, send package with enough foam padding or other packing material to prevent damage that
can occur during shipping. 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
Poway, CA 92064

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1.0 Getting Started
NOTE: All graphics contained within this document, including screenshots, diagrams and other displays,
are for reference use only and are subject to change.
Installation and testing of the Camera can be performed with the built-in Helios Web Interface application.
1.1 Factory Default IP Address and Settings
The Camera is shipped with:
• default IP address - 192.168.2.150
• subnet mask - 255.255.0.0
• gateway - 192.168.2.1
1.2 System Requirements
In order to test the Camera you need the following items:
• laptop or desktop computer (for recommended computer requirements see section 1.3 of this
chapter)
• 100/1000BASE-T network card installed in your computer
• Microsoft Internet Explorer, version 8 if the web browser is used
• Cohu Helios Viewer software if the Helios Viewer is used. The HeliosViewer is available as a
download at no cost from the link below:
http://www.cohu-cameras.com/products/downloads/software/heliosviewer.html
• 100/1000BASE-T network switch
• Ethernet CAT5e cable
1.3 Recommended Computer Requirements
The following are recommended requirements to run and operate a Camera:
• CPU: Intel i7-860S 2.53 GHz or better
• Operating system: Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3)
• Memory: 4GB DDR3@1066MHz or better
• HardDrive:7200rpm-minimumspeedwithsufcientfreespace
Factory default IP address is 192.168.2.150
CAUTION:
Camera must be installed in accordance with the applicable camera installation manual before power
is applied.

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• 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 3960HD/3960SD Hardware Set Up and Connection Diagram
SetuptheCamerahardware(seegure1fortheconnectiondiagram):
• connect the Camera pigtail cable to the system cable
• connect the system cable to the power
• connect the Camera system cable CAT5e to a network switch
• connect your PC Ethernet cable to the switch
NOTE: If your PC has a GigE network interface, you should be able to bypass the switch and plug the
Camera RJ45 cable directly into the GigE port on your computer.
Figure 1. Connection Diagram
System Cable
(CAT5e)
Pigtail Cable
Power Cord
Default IPAddress
192.168.2.150
Switch
PC
Power
Be sure to mount the Camera
before the power is applied.
Do not apply power before in-
stallation is completed.
Note: Analog video, serial (RS232/RS422), and alarm connections are not shown for clarity.

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Figure 2. Interconnection Diagram with non-PoE Switch
NOTE: 1. PoE injector, Cohu p/n 8165-8 is supplied with:
3930HD - the HD15-xxxx option. Please refer to the Cohu web page www.cohu-cameras.com/
products/3930hd.html in the 3930HDSeriesspecicationssectionfororderinginformation
3930HD-EX -the HDX5-x000 option. Please refer to the Cohu web page www.cohu-cameras.com/
products/3930hd-ex.html in the 3930HD-EXSeriesspecicationssectionfororderinginformation
2. If the PoE-enabled switch is used, connect the system cable directly to the switch.
Plug-in
to laptop
Ethernet
port RJ 45
Connect either 115 V AC or 24 V AC
depending on the model
24 V ac
Connect
Either
115 V ac
or
24 V ac
(Depends on
Camera Model)
Cable CA-252A or
Cable CA-252B
Cable CA-252G
115 V AC
24 V AC
Network
Switch
Note:
Camera is configured to communicate
with a switch or router.
Communications with the NIC card in a PC
requires the use of a crossover adapter.
RJ 45
Power
Router/Switch
System Cable
(CAT5e)
Router/
non-PoE Switch
PoE Injector
100-240 V AC
WAN
LAN
Out In
Default IPAddress
192.168.2.150
Power Cord
Be sure to mount the Camera
before the power is applied.
Do not apply power before in-
stallation is completed.
1.5 3930HD Hardware Set Up and Connection Diagram
SetuptheCamerahardwareforthenetwork(seegure2fortheconnectiondiagram):
• connect the system cable to the rear plate connector of the Camera
If a non-PoE switch is used (see note 1):
• install the system cable RJ-45 connector to the RJ-45 Out port on the PoE injector
• connect the power cord to the injector
• connect one end of the CAT5e cable to the RJ-45 In port on the PoE injector and the other end to
the router/non-PoE switch
• connect the power cord to the PoE injector and plug the cord into outlet
If a PoE-enabled switch is used (see note 2):
• connect the system cable directly to the PoE-enabled switch
• connect your PC Ethernet cable to the switch

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1.6 3930HD-EX Hardware Set Up and Connection Diagram
Figure 3. Interconnection Diagram with non-PoE Switch, IP Output
Figure 4. Interconnection Diagram with PoE-enabled switch, Alarm,
Analog and IP Output
Network
Switch
Router/Switch
CAT5e
Cable
Coax Cable
Router/PoE Switch
WAN
LAN
NON HAZARDOUS AREA
Alarm Cable
Alarm Output
Alarm Input
HAZARDOUS AREA
Default IPAddress
192.168.2.150
Ensure that any enclosures used
for installation in hazardous areas
arecertiedfortheseareas.
Be sure to mount the Camera
before the power is applied.
Do not apply power before in-
stallation is completed.
Network
Switch
Power
Router/Switch
CAT5e
Cable
Router/
non-PoE Switch
PoE Injector
100-240 V AC
WAN
LAN
In
Out
NON HAZARDOUS AREAHAZARDOUS AREA
Default IPAddress
192.168.2.150
NOTE: PoE injector is supplied with the 3930HD-EX -the HDX5-xxx0 option. Please refer to the Cohu web
page www.cohu-cameras.com/products/3930hd-ex.html in the 3930HD-EXSeriesspecications
section for ordering information.
Be sure to mount the Camera
before the power is applied.
Do not apply power before in-
stallation is completed.
Ensure that any enclosures used
for installation in hazardous areas
arecertiedfortheseareas.

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Be sure to mount the Camera
before the power is applied.
Do not apply power before in-
stallation is completed.
Be sure to mount the Camera
before the power is applied.
Do not apply power before in-
stallation is completed.
1.7 3920HD/3920SD Hardware Set Up and Connection Diagram
Figures 5 and 6 show interconnection diagrams for the 3920HD/3920SD 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. Each installation site will have its own unique require-
ments.
Network
Switch
Power
Router/Switch
CAT5e
Cable Router/Switch
WAN
LAN
System Cable
Default IPAddress
192.168.2.150
Figure 5. Interconnection Diagram, IP Output
Network
Switch
Power
Router/Switch
CAT5e
Cable
Analog
Monitor
RS-232/422 Converter
Direct plug-in
to computer
serial port
422 232
Coax Cable Serial Cable
Router/Switch
WAN
LAN
System Cable
Default IPAddress
192.168.2.150
Figure 6. Interconnection Diagram, Analog and IP Output

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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.
Set your computer IP address to the same subnet as the Camera IP address.
• Go Start > Control Panel > Network connections > Local Area Connection.
1. “Local Area Connection” dialog box will appear. Click “Properties.
Click “Properties”
2. You will see the “Local Area Connections Properties” dialog box. In the General tab, high-
light the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) line. Click “Properties.”
General Tab
Click “Properties”
Highlight
the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)”