Darim Pve400m User manual

User’s Guide

Rev. 1.2

November 21, 2007

PVE400M USER’S GUIDE

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Table of Contents

1. GENERAL INFORMATION....................................................................................................................................- 4 -

1.1 INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................................................................... - 4-

1.2 REQUIREMENTS..................................................................................................................................................... - 5-

2. INSTALLATION STEPS ..........................................................................................................................................- 6 -

2.1 INSTALLING ANTENNA........................................................................................................................................... - 7-

2.2 INSTALLING THE CAMERA...................................................................................................................................... - 8-

2.3 USING OTHER VIDEO/AUDIO SOURCE ..................................................................................................................... - 8-

2.4 POWERING UP........................................................................................................................................................ - 8-

2.5 BATTERY CHARGING ............................................................................................................................................. - 9-

2.6 BATTERY REPLACEMENT....................................................................................................................................... - 9-

2.7 USING WIRED NETWORK CONNECTION................................................................................................................. - 10 -

3. GETTING CONNECTED.......................................................................................................................................- 11 -

3.1 ACCESSING THE DEVICE FOR THE FIRST TIME....................................................................................................... - 11 -

3.2 NETWORK CONFIGURATION................................................................................................................................. - 13 -

3.2.1 Wired connection configuration .................................................................................................................- 13 -

3.2.2 Wireless connection configuration .............................................................................................................- 14 -

3.3 VIDEO AND AUDIO CONFIGURATION .................................................................................................................... - 15 -

3.4 VIEWING VIDEO................................................................................................................................................... - 17 -

3.5 MONITORING THE BATTERY STATUS.................................................................................................................... - 19 -

3.6 UPGRADING FIRMWARE....................................................................................................................................... - 20 -

4. ADVANCED CONFIGURATION..........................................................................................................................- 21 -

4.1 FIREWALL............................................................................................................................................................ - 21 -

4.2 IP ROUTER........................................................................................................................................................... - 22 -

5. CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION............................................................................................................- 23 -

6. PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION.........................................................................................................- 24 -

7. REGULATORY INFORMATION.........................................................................................................................- 25 -

7.1 FCC INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................................. - 25 -

7.2 FCC RF RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT ...................................................................................................... - 25 -

7.3 CE MARK CERTIFICATION................................................................................................................................... - 26 -

7.4 ROHS.................................................................................................................................................................. - 26 -

7.5 WEEE DIRECTIVE............................................................................................................................................... - 26 -

8. SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................................................................................- 27 -

8.1 PVE400M TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION................................................................................................................ - 27 -

8.2 PVE-CAM TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ............................................................................................................... - 27 -

8.3 CONNECTORS PIN OUT ......................................................................................................................................... - 28 -

8.4 LIST OF ACCESSORIES .......................................................................................................................................... - 30 -

PVE400M USER’S GUIDE

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 Introduction

Developed for the most challenging environments, the Darim PVE400M Portable Video Encoder/Streamer is a

robust, single channel video encoder for capturing, encoding and streaming high quality MPEG4 video and

audio through a wireless interface. This compact and portable unit supports field-operational features such as

Fischer Auto-Locking/Quick-release Interfaces, Aluminum crush-proof encasement, Waterproof Head-camera

and Field-replaceable Lithium-ion battery, specifically designed to meet the needs of harsh operating conditions

or critical/emergency response teams.

The PVE400M can be managed and monitored from either an Incident Response Command Post or from a

Central Operations Control Centre – delivering real-time video and audio information from outdoor

environments back to a centrally managed control location in order to communicate true “Point-of-View”

situational awareness.

The PVE400M operates on Motorola’s Mobility Enhanced Access

(MEA®) wireless technology, supported in the MOTOMESH™

Solo and MOTOMESH™ Quattro product platforms.

Access to the PVE400M and camera can be offered though a

simple web browser, or for multiple units management is

supported through the Darim VideoSpider Console. The Video

Spider security management system offers connectivity to an

unlimited number of cameras, video servers, storage servers, and

control rooms. Connections between system components are

organized over IP LANs, WANs and the Internet, allowing the

system to be distributed worldwide.

Figure 1. PVE400M with camera

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Features:

• Real-time hardware MPEG4 Video and G.711 Audio Compression

• Personal Wireless Router for locally attached Ethernet Devices

• Support of Motorola’s Mobility Enhanced Access (MEA®) in 2.4GHz or 4.9GHz

• Wireless communication with control center

• Integrated “Bullet head-camera” or Generic video camera cable options

• Individual WEB interface capability

• Crushproof, watertight case and connectors

• DC 12V output for camera power feed

• Up to 4 hours operating time on single “Field-replaceable” battery

• Multi-device Enterprise management from Darim’s VideoSpider Console

1.2 Requirements

The following are the requirements for a client PC to work with PVE400M:

•CPU: Intel Pentium 4 1GHz or better

•RAM: 1024 MB or more

•OS: Microsoft® Windows® XP Home or Pro, Windows® Vista

The rest of this document contains important operating instructions for the PVE400M unit. Be sure to read all

the applicable sections carefully before proceeding.

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2. INSTALLATION STEPS

This chapter describes the installation procedure of the PVE400M accessories.

Figure 2. PVE400M interface

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2.1 Installing antenna

Attach the supplied antenna to RP-SMA jack.

Figure 3. Attaching the supplied antenna

Warning:

The only supplied antenna with 2.0dBi gain is certified to use with PVE400M when the device is used as

wearable.

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2.2 Installing the camera

PVE400M is bundled with 1/3" Sony Ex-View HAD CCD, Hi-

res weatherproof bullet camera. The camera comes with Fischer

Automatic Latching, Self Aligned 5 pin connector. Gently plug

and rotate the connector until it mates and push to lock. In this

position the connector is securely locked and pulling the cable

will not disconnect it. Fix the camera using a head strap or

helmet mount (optional). The camera has a mark of a top

position for easy orientation. In order to unplug the camera, pull

the bottom sleeve of the connector.

or.

2.3 Using other video/audio source

PVE400M can accept any standard video source. The optional

PVE-AV split cable has a standard RCA female connector

(Yellow) for video input. PVE400M can provide 12V/200mA

power for an external camera using a standard power jack. This

power source is protected by resettable fuse with 400mA limit, to

secure PVE400M from accidental shortage.

The standard electret microphone can be connected to the audio

jack. PVE400M will provide 1.1V DC bias for the microphone

on the same connect

See also the table in section 8.3 for the connector pin out, if the

custom cable is needed.

2.4 Powering up

Press and hold the power button (Figure 2 -1) until the green LED is on (Figure 2 - 5). The unit will be ready for

operation as soon as the status LED is lighted (Figure 2 - 6). To turn off, press and hold the power button again,

until all LEDs are off. When the external power adapter is attached, the unit will turn on immediately. The

power button works only for battery. Alternatively the unit can be powered via AUX connector (see the table in

section 8.3). This is useful if the unit operates with an external power source, for example inside a car, or while

stationary mounted.

Warning:

Do not remove the battery, even if the unit is always working with the external power source.

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2.5 Battery charging

The battery can be charged using an external charger (optionally

supplied p/n PVE-ECx) or internally using bundled AC /12VDC

power adapter (PVE-PS). The charging time of a fully

discharged battery is about 5 hours. To plug AC/DC adapter,

open the protective rubber seal (Figure 2 - 11) on the bottom side

of PVE400M. During the charging process PVE400M will

operate normally. The status LED will be changed in sequence

green Æyellow Æred Ægreen … As soon as the battery is

fully charged, only the green status LED will be solid.

itor will

S. AUX connector also can be used for powering/charging,

urce must be positive. PVE400M has a built-in protection from reverse polarity of an external power

ource.

When AC/DC adapter is connected, the battery will always be in

the charging state, but the internal circuit will prevent the unit

from overcharging.

When the battery is internally charged, turn on the unit by

pressing the battery power button first, then attach DC plug. This

will insure calibration process of the battery monitor. When the unit is fully charged, the capacity mon

work with 1% accuracy in this case.

When AC/DC adapter is not connected, always put into place the rubber seal, to protect the unit from outdoor

environment. It is also possible to charge from a car battery using an optional cable PVE-VPS (cigarette lighter

plug to DC jack), in the same way as using PVE-P

using custom cable, if rigid connection required.

Aluminum case of PVE400M is electrically connected with internal ground signal (negative). The external

power so

Note: AC/DC adapter is designed to use only for indoor environment.

ing the web interface on the BATTERY tab (refer to

re off and ensure that PVE-PS

long the battery life.

Store the spare batteries in a dry place; preferably the temperature should not exceed 30°C.

2.6 Battery replacement If the battery capacity is below 50%, the yellow status LED will

be on. If the capacity is below 20%, the red LED will be

highlighted. When the status red LED is blinking, the battery

capacity is below 10% and it must be recharged or replaced with

a fully charged battery. More accurate battery status can be

monitored us

section 3.5).

To replace the battery, turn off the unit by pressing and holding

the power button until all LEDs a

or AUX 12V supply is disconnected.

Unscrew the thumb screws (Figure 2 - 10) on the bottom cap of

the unit and pull out the battery. Insert the replacement battery

positioning the contacts inside the unit. Put the cap back and thoroughly tighten the thumb screws to compress

the rubber gasket. The battery has internal protection from overcharging and over discharging or short circuit.

The battery life time is about 500 cycles (while maintaining about 70% of the initial capacity) depending on

operational conditions. Do not charge the battery if the temperature is below 0°C to pro

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2.7 Using wired network connection

PVE400M has a standard 10/100Base-T Ethernet adapter

accessible via AUX connector. Since AUX connector is also

used for RS232 interface and external power, a special cable is

required to use Ethernet function. PVE-AUX is 5 feet (1.5m)

CAT5E grade cable with RJ45 plug (T568B) on one side and

Automatic Latching, Self Aligned 10 pin connector on the other

side. Gently plug and rotate AUX side of the connector until it

mates, and push to lock. In this position the connector is securely

locked and pulling cable will not disconnect it. To unplug, pull

the bottom sleeve of the connector. If AUX connector is not used,

make sure that the protection cap is always put.

Addendum 8.3 has AUX connector pin out and wiring diagram

for PVE-AUX cable.

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