Dedicated Micros TransVu User manual

TransVu Web Interface and
Operation Guide

Table of Contents
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Making an Initial Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Start Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Configuration Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Appendix A - SMS Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Appendix B - Units of Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Appendix C - GPS serial port configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Appendix D - GPS Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
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Overview
The TransVu is an eight camera video server and digital recorder providing web browser access to live and
recorded images. (Four input unit to special order.)
The TransVu is operationally ruggedised to suit the transport environment.
Video Inputs
8 composite video inputs. 1 volt peak to peak software controlled termination at 75 ohms.
Audio Inputs
Two audio inputs are provided which can be individually configured for line input levels or microphone level
inputs. The TransVu can be configured to operate with either dynamic or the powered electret type of
microphone.
Power management
Automatic “power on” of unit when detecting ignition voltage.
Software controlled power down of unit after a specified time from ignition voltage loss.
Software controlled power down of unit after a specified time on detection of user set low voltage threshold.
Ignition monitoring
Recognition of (ignition) voltage 9 – 40 volts.
Analog Inputs
6 x configurable analog inputs.
GPS
NMEA data recording with optional GPS module.
Input voltage
8 - 30 Volts operation supported **
Digital Storage
2.5 inch Hard Disk Drive
GSM / SMS
Full support for external GSM / SMS modules
Wireless LAN
Optional wireless LAN with DHCP support (802.11)
Pulse counter input
Storage of Tachometer or Speedometer readings with each image and as log files
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Engine parameters
Storage of engine oil and water sensor readings via individual inputs.
An optional Can 2.0b interface can be incorporated. **
G force detection
On-board detection of inline and lateral G forces. **
Connections
All connections are made via a single splash proof, sealed connector.
Note: The full Technical Specification is contained within the cabling manual.
** Feature subject to individual model specification.
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The following four indicators are provided at the opposite end of the TransVu from the plug:
Net Line
Indicates a direct Ethernet connection.
Net Data
Indicates data traffic across the networks
Cam Fail
Indicates that a camera selected for recording or selected for viewing has failed.
Record
Flashes when images are being recorded to disk.
Connectivity
TransVu Media products support additional connections for monitor outputs and audio outputs (the audio
output is not currently enabled).
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Making
an Initial Connection
The first step in configuring your TransVu is to make contact with it using the serial port.
Although the TransVu supports DHCP (automatic allocation of an IP address) Dedicated Micros recommend
you allocate a fixed IP address.
The method for allocating a fixed IP address is detailed below.
1. Connect the Multi-pole connector with the correctly terminated cable loom to the TransVu
2. Switch the vehicles ignition to ON, the TransVu will now boot up. (If ignition sense is used)
3. Ask your network admin to complete the following with suitable values:
4. Connect the supplied RS232 cable from COM 5 on the TransVu to your PC serial port.
5. On your PC, from the Start menu, select Programs> Accessories> Communications>
HyperTerminal and create a new connection using the COM port and the following settings:
Bits per second – 38400, Data bits - 8, Parity – None, Stop bits – 1, Flow control - None
6. In HyperTerminal, log on to the TransVu by typing +++ and pressing enter.
7. At the Transvu> command prompt, type the following commands, replacing <aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd>
with the values from step 3.
Press enter after each setting:
<ESC>m\ether_ip\aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd
<ESC>m\subnet\aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd
<ESC>m\gateway\aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd
<ESC>m\save
reset (to restart the TransVu)
8. Connect a crossed network cable between the TransVu and the configuration PC / Laptop
(Provision should have been made for this when wiring the cable loom )
9. Open a Web browser and type the IP address of TransVu in the Address Bar.
For example, "http://169.254.123.1/".
If everything is working you should now see the TransVu Viewer Home-Page. If not, check status LEDs on
the front of TransVu, at least one LED should be lit, if not for refer to the Installation manual and check
cable.
IP address - - - . - - - . - - - . - - -
for example169.254.123.1
Subnet mask - - - . - - - . - - - . - - -
for example 255.255.0.0
Gateway - - - . - - - . - - - . - - -
for example169.254.123.10
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Accessing the Web Pages
The TransVu is configured via on-board webpages, to access these:
1. Enter the IP address of the unit in the web address of Internet Explorer or Netscape.
2. The Start Page for accessing the on-board web pages will be displayed.
Start Page
When first accessing the unit the following webpage will be displayed:
This provides access to
Live - Viewing Live images and playback or recorded images.
Configuration Option - Configuring the unit via webpages
Demo Pages - Demonstration pages showing the type of applications that can be designed around the
Dedicated Micros Java SDK.
System Location - This will show details on where the TransVu is currently located.
Note: A Username and Password is required to gain access to the configuration pages, by default this is dm
and web.
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The Live Page offers the Operator the option to use the web interface to view and control the cameras on
the TransVu.
It is possible to view live images or playback recorded images, control PTZ cameras or review event logs.
Camera Selection
Camera selection keys allow the Operator to select the corresponding camera to be viewed in live and
playback mode. The camera keys for the video inputs that have been enabled within the Camera Setup
webpage will be active.
Screen Display
It is possible to select one of a number of screen displays, this allows more than one image to be viewed at
the same time in both live and playback mode.
Full Quad
9 Way 16 Way.
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Resolution
It is possible to select the image resolution, this is a global command and will affect all video images being
displayed. This option is useful in application where the bandwidth is limited, selecting a lower resolution will
reduce the amount of information being transmitted and therefore maintain bandwidth efficiency.
The resolution settings for the High, Medium and Low options are configured in the Camera Set-Up page.
Event Database
The TransVu stores events within a database, it is possible to access this database from the Live page. Any
associated video recordings can be selected for review, it is also possible to filter the events and search for
specific recordings; Video Motion Detection, Alarms and Power up.
The events are displayed in the event list and details the associated camera, date, time and a brief
description of the event.
The list can be refreshed to update the list on screen.
Select the next or previous set of events.
Filter the events list and search for specific recordings. The options are:
All - List all entries.
VMD - List VMD events only.
Contact Alarms - List all alarm input triggered events.
Power Ups - List all system restarts and initialisation.
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VCR Controls
Recorded images stored on the TransVu can be played back via the Live page. The VCR controls also work
in conjunction with the events list.
The controls keys available are:
Play.
Fast forward.
Rewind.
Record - when selected you will be presented with a file type option which includes
MJPEG, AVI and Raw AVI.
Frame rewind.
Pause.
Frame advance.
Playback speed.
Goto Time and Date.
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