Convision V600 A User manual

Convision V600 A Series
User Manual
Version 5.1
November 2003
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General
Congratulations on purchasing a unit of the Convision V600 A Series.
The Convision V600 A Series is available in the following versions:
♦Convision V600 A
♦Convision V610 A Convision V610 A XL Convision V610 A XXL
Many of the descriptions and instructions contained in this manual apply to all the
versions. In this case, the name "Convision V6xx A" is used.
This manual intends to convey the knowledge required to connect and handle your
Convision V6xx A. General information on configuring the required software on your
computer you will find in the “Convision System Configuration“document. You do not
need any special software to operate the Convision V6xx A since all the components
are generally included in the standard software package supplied with the computer.
Please read this manual before connecting your Convision V6xx A.
You can download the latest update of the Convision V6xx A manual and the
Convision V6xx A firmware free of charge from the Convision Website
(www.convision.de).
Operate the Convision V6xx A exclusively with 12 V DC.
Step by Step Procedures
1. Meeting the System Requirements – refer to Chapter 3
2. Connecting the Components – refer to Chapter 5
3. Configuring the System – refer to document “Convision System Configuration“
4. Setting up Your Browser – refer to document “Convision System Configuration“
5. Configuring Your Convision V6xx A – refer to Chapter 6 and 9
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Contents
1General Information .....................................................6
1.1 Scope of Delivery..........................................................................6
1.2 Safety Instructions.......................................................................6
2Product Variations........................................................7
2.1 Convision V600 A..........................................................................7
2.2 Convision V610 A..........................................................................7
3System Requirements...................................................8
3.1 Requirements for Operation in an ISDN Telephone Network ........8
3.2 Requirements for Operation in a Local Area Network (LAN).........8
3.3 Software Requirements ................................................................ 8
4Controls, Connectors and Indicators.............................9
4.1 Front View.................................................................................... 9
4.2 Rear View................................................................................... 10
5Connecting the Convision V600 A Series.....................11
5.1 Connecting the Unit to the Power Supply ...................................11
5.2 Connecting the Unit to the LAN................................................... 11
5.3 Connecting the Unit to the ISDN................................................. 12
5.4 Connecting the Unit via Modem ..................................................13
5.5 Connecting the Cameras............................................................. 13
5.6 The Key-Operated Switch ........................................................... 15
5.7 Input and Output Connections....................................................15
5.7.1 Example: Input Connections .......................................................... 15
5.7.2 Example: Open Collector Output Connection..................................... 16
5.7.3 Example: Alarm Output Connection................................................. 17
6Initial Configuration of the Convision V6xx A .............18
6.1 MSN Configuration via ISDN....................................................... 18
6.2 IP Configuration in a Local Area Network...................................19
6.3 IP Configuration via a Direct Connection Using a Cross-Connect
Cable ..........................................................................................19
6.4 Deleting the Configuration.......................................................... 20
7The HTML Pages – Operation and Configuration .........21
8Operation....................................................................22
8.1 Cameras .....................................................................................22
8.1.1 Controllable Camera ..................................................................... 24
8.1.2 Sequencer................................................................................... 26
8.2 Playback (Convision V610 A only) .............................................. 27
8.3 Recording (Convision V610 A only) ............................................30
8.4 Frame Buffer Display..................................................................30
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8.5 Applications................................................................................ 32
8.5.1 Activating Outputs Manually............................................................32
8.5.2 Sockets .......................................................................................32
8.5.3 Weather Station............................................................................33
8.6 Applets....................................................................................... 33
8.7 Modules...................................................................................... 33
8.8 Information................................................................................ 33
9Configuration ............................................................. 34
9.1 System Settings ......................................................................... 34
9.1.1 LAN/Ethernet Connection Data........................................................34
9.1.2 ISDN/Modem Connection Data ........................................................36
9.1.3 Language.....................................................................................45
9.1.4 Applets........................................................................................46
9.1.5 Modules.......................................................................................46
9.1.6 Configuration – Saving and Uploading..............................................47
9.1.7 Update – Uploading New Firmware ..................................................48
9.1.8 Security Settings...........................................................................49
9.1.9 Setting the Time and Date..............................................................50
9.1.10 Activating the FTP Server ...............................................................50
9.1.11 Assignment of Devices to the Serial Ports .........................................52
9.1.12 Event Log.....................................................................................53
9.2 Camera Settings ......................................................................... 54
9.2.1 General – Settings for the Image Display..........................................54
9.2.2 Name – Renaming Cameras............................................................54
9.2.3 Pan/Tilt........................................................................................55
9.2.4 Setting the Camera Properties.........................................................55
9.3 Events – Actions When an Alarm Is Triggered............................ 56
9.3.1 Inputs .........................................................................................57
9.3.2 Key Switch...................................................................................58
9.3.3 Time Control – Time-Dependent Actions...........................................59
9.3.4 Time Period..................................................................................60
9.3.5 Live Video Loss .............................................................................61
9.3.6 Camera used ................................................................................62
9.3.7 HD Level (Convision V610 A only)....................................................62
9.3.8 Activity Detection..........................................................................62
9.4 Actions ....................................................................................... 64
9.4.1 Hard Disk – Configuring the Hard Disk .............................................64
9.4.2 Configuring the Frame Buffers.........................................................64
9.4.3 Output (Time)...............................................................................65
9.4.4 Transferring Data via FTP (Upload) ..................................................66
9.4.5 Notification via E-Mail ....................................................................67
9.4.6 E-Mail State (eMail State)...............................................................69
9.4.7 Notification via SMS (Short Message Service)....................................69
9.4.8 VdS 2465.....................................................................................70
9.4.9 Further action with no configuration page .........................................70
9.5 Configuring the Hard Disk (Convision V610 A only).................... 71
9.5.1 Partitioning the Hard Disk...............................................................71
9.5.2 Deleting Images on Individual Partitions...........................................77
9.5.3 Delete Partition.............................................................................77
9.5.4 Format ........................................................................................77
9.5.5 State – Information on the Hard Disk Partitioning ..............................78
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9.5.6 System Report – Event Log Display on the Hard Disk......................... 79
10 General Descriptions...................................................80
10.1 Using the Convision V6xx A as a Video Server............................ 80
10.2 Live optimized and Live compatible............................................ 80
10.3 FTP .............................................................................................80
10.4 Password Encryption..................................................................80
10.5 Channel Bundling ....................................................................... 81
10.6 SMTP or Mail Server....................................................................81
10.7 Control via CGI Parameters ........................................................81
10.8 TCP/IP and IP Addresses ........................................................... 82
11 Technical Data ............................................................84
Appendix A Declaration of Conformity ..................................86
Appendix B List of Figures ....................................................87
Appendix C List of Keywords.................................................89
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1 General Information
1.1 Scope of Delivery
After unpacking, make sure that all the parts have been delivered.
Convision V6xx A
Power pack DC 12 V/1.5 A
Power cable
ISDN cable
CD-ROM with Convision IPSetup tool
Manual
The device type and the serial number are on an adhesive label underneath the
Convision V6xx A. This information is also included in the manual and on the HTML
pages in the "Information" menu (refer to chapter 8.8). In the "Information" menu, you
can also check the current software version of your Convision V6xx A.
1.2 Safety Instructions
The Convision V6xx A is a high-quality electronic product. Please follow the safety
instructions below to prevent damage:
Never place the Convision V6xx A near a heating source e.g. furnace
or heaters or expose it to direct sunlight.
Do not cover the Convision V6xx A.
Only clean Convision V6xx A using a moist cloth only without
abrasive cleaning agents and install your Convision V6xx A where it
is protected against splash water.
Never open the Convision V6xx A yourself. In the event of a
malfunctions or defects, please contact the Convision Systems
GmbH support service or your dealer.
Opening the unit invalidates the warranty!
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2 Product Variations
2.1 Convision V600 A
As many as 6 cameras with PAL/NTSC composite signal can be connected to the
basic device of the Convision V600 Series, the Convision V600 A – a CCTV (Closed
Circuit Television) Web server. The video data are transmitted either via TCP/IP in a
local network, via a single or dual ISDN channel or via an analog modem.
There are 6 alarm event inputs for surveillance functions and two outputs for the
direct control of the alarm devices. Additional devices such as pan/tilt cameras or
cameras with zoom functions can be controlled via the serial interfaces.
In the integrated services digital network (ISDN), it is possible to transmit audio data
parallel to the image data on the second B-channel.
Other devices of this series are available that are equipped with all the basic
functions of the Convision V600 A and offer various additional features.
All the variants have an identical basic configuration.
2.2 Convision V610 A
This variant of the Convision V600 A is equipped with a 2.5" hard disk for long-time
recording.
Versions: Convision V610 A with a HDD of at least 20 GB
Convision V610 A XXL with a HDD of at least 40 GB
The internal notebook hard disk ensures a recording time of 9 hours per GB of hard
disk space at 1 frame per second (resolution 384 x 288, frame size 32 KB).
With a resolution of 192 x 144 (8 KB) it is possible to record up to 36 hours per GB of
hard disk space at the same recording speed.
Before taking the Convision V 610 A into operation, it must be configured in the same
way as the Convision V600 A (setting the IP address etc.).
Please refer to Chapter 8 for more information on the recording and playback
functions.
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3 System Requirements
3.1 Requirements for Operation in an ISDN
Telephone Network
For configuring and operating the Convision V6xx A via ISDN, you need an basic
ISDN access.
The Convision V6xx A is completely ready for connection via ISDN, which means the
user need not perform any installation works. The Convision V6xx A has been
equipped with an ISDN card and the required ISDN software has been installed. For
configuring the connections that are to be established via the ISDN interface, please
refer to document “Convision System Configuration“.
If you want to make further settings for the Convision V6xx A (e.g. TCP/IP, camera
settings etc. ) via the ISDN interface, you need a computer with ISDN capabilities.
For more information, please refer to Chapter 6.1.
3.2 Requirements for Operation in a Local Area
Network (LAN)
For installing the Convision V6xx A in a LAN, you need a computer with an Ethernet
interface. The Convision V6xx A requires a 10 Mbit twisted pair (TP) connection.
For detailed information on cabling, please refer to Chapter 5.2.
3.3 Software Requirements
To be able to configure the Convision V6xx A, you need an Internet browser that
supports Java such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or Netscape Navigator 4.x.
You do not need any special software to operate the Convision V6xx A since all the
components are generally included in the standard software package supplied with
the computer.
On computers with an MS operating system, you can configure the system by using
Convision IPSetup directly in the form of an .exe file. In the case of other operating
systems, you have to install a "JVM" (Java Virtual Machine), if not yet installed.
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4 Controls, Connectors and
Indicators
The Convision V6xx A is equipped with various controls, connectors and indicator
lamps (LEDs). These are described below.
4.1 Front View
Figure 1: Front view of the Convision V6xx A
♦F button: deletes the hard disk.
♦LEDs 1-6: these light up when a camera is connected to the corresponding port;
they flash when the respective camera is being accessed.
♦M button: deletes the configuration.
♦Online LED: is lit when the Convision V6xx A proactively established a
connection.
♦Active LED: is lit when the alarm function of the Convision V6xx A has been
switched to "alert".
♦HD LED : (HD = hard disk); is lit when data is written to or read from the hard disk
(option).
♦Power LED: lights up as soon as the Convision V6xx A is connected to the power
supply and switched on.
♦Reset button: when this button is activated, the Convision V6xx A is reset. This
means the Convision V6xx A is rebooted and re-initialized.
Never press F and M together when you switch on the
Convision V6xx A as this would cause the entire software to be
deleted.
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4.2 Rear View
All the external connectors are located on the rear panel of the Convision V6xx A.
Connectors of the Convision V600 A/610 A:
♦CAM 1 ... CAM 6: You can connect six independent FBAS cameras to these
connectors.
♦COM 1: Serial interface: is used to control external devices, e.g. a pan/tilt camera,
weather station etc.
♦COM 2: Serial interface: is also used to control external devices. An analog
modem can be connected to this interface.
♦Ethernet: 10 Base T connection for operating the Convision V6xx A in a LAN.
♦ISDN: This connector is used for operating the Convision V6xx A via an ISDN
multi-device access.
♦Audio: This is the connector for the microphone and loudspeaker of an audio
transmission device, e.g. a door intercom system.
♦Power switch: used to switch the device on and off.
♦Power, 12 V DC: This is the connector for the power pack supplied with the unit.
♦I/O Connector: This connector is for additional devices, e.g. smoke and motion
detectors (refer to Chapter 5.7).
Figure 2: Rear
view of the
Convision
V6xx A
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