IONODES ION-E100-HD User manual

ION-E100-HD User Manual
HDMI to H.264 IP Video Encoder
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Contents
1Before you begin ............................................................................................................................................ 3
1.1 About the ION-E100-HD ......................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Parts List .................................................................................................................................................. 3
2Hardware Installation .................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 Equipment Installation ........................................................................................................................... 4
3Connections.................................................................................................................................................... 4
3.1 Front Panel .............................................................................................................................................. 4
3.2 Rear Panel................................................................................................................................................ 4
4Serial Port Connectivity.................................................................................................................................. 6
5Understanding LED Status............................................................................................................................. 7
Normal Operation: ......................................................................................................................................... 7
Special Operations: ........................................................................................................................................ 7
6Initial System Configuration .......................................................................................................................... 8
6.1 Network Configuration........................................................................................................................... 8
6.2 Using the ION-E100-HD Web Application ........................................................................................... 12
Setting up the NTP server............................................................................................................................ 12
Configuring Video Parameters .................................................................................................................... 14
7Performing a Firmware Update .................................................................................................................. 15
7.1 Batch Firmware Update........................................................................................................................ 16
8Point to Point Connections.......................................................................................................................... 18
Annex A –Configuration Parameter Reference ................................................................................................ 19
Annex B –Troubleshooting Guide ..................................................................................................................... 21
Annex C –Statement Limited Warranty ............................................................................................................ 22

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1Before you begin
1.1 About the ION-E100-HD
The ION-E100-HD single port encoder delivers high quality H.264 video encoding to the video surveillance
market. It is an embedded, high-performance digital video encoder, capable of encoding an HDMI input
at a full HD resolution.
Embedding support for networked API’s, the ION-E100-HD can be integrated into a networked video
management system allowing for centralized monitoring and management in a scalable and expandable
IP surveillance system. Contact IONODES for a list of supported VMS systems.
The high-performance encoding capability of the ION-E100-HD offers a cost-effective way to stream a
HDMI input while providing the benefits of video over IP networks.
The ION-E100-HD provides innovative configuration options and tools that can significantly decrease the
amount of time and effort required to deploy a unit. Using web-based configuration tools, users can easi-
ly and remotely manage all aspects of the appliance.
To support high-performance encoding, while keeping the total cost of ownership within budget con-
straints, the ION-E100-HD uses highly efficient dual stream H.264 compression and supports an optional
third MJPEG stream. Input resolution up to 720p @ 60fps or 1080p @ 30 fps is supported.
Advanced features, such as “edge-recording” and “video analytics” allow you to extend usage of the ION-
E100-HD well into the future.
1.2 Parts List
Qty Description
1 ION-E100-HD appliance
1 Terminal block socket (P/N Weidmuller 1727660000 or 1727580000)
Note: When unpacking, inspect the shipment box and appliance to identify any possible damages due to
shipping. Make sure all items have been delivered and that no items are missing. Contact your Ionodes
representative should you find any damages or defects.
Note: The product serial number label helps the Ionodes product support team identify your device and its
factory configuration in the event that your ION-E100-HD or its components require service. The label is
attached on the underside of the enclosure.
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2Hardware Installation
2.1 Equipment Installation
The ION-E100-HD can be placed on a flat surface, such as a desktop, or mounted via the available mount-
ing holes.
When installing the ION-E100-HD, position the unit to allow for cable clearance at the front and rear of
the unit. Make sure that minimal air flow is provided to the unit.
The ION-E100-HD can be mounted to various mounting structures via the available mounting holes. Note
that mounting screws are not shipped with the device.
Warning: Be careful not to damage the enclosure when using mounting screws.
3Connections
Familiarize yourself with the ION-E100-HD front and rear panels before connecting any equipment to the
unit. The ION-E100-HD offers a single analog video input and associated I/Os and audio connections.
3.1 Front Panel
•VIDEO IN
HDMI connector interface for video input source (720p).
•MICRO SD (optional)
Micro SD connector available for edge recording capability. Please insert a formatted (FAT) micro SD card
to enable associated functionality.
Note: A micro SD card is not provided with the device.
3.2 Rear Panel
Terminal Bloc
Header

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•Terminal Bloc Header
This header connector is used to connect the supplied Terminal Bloc Socket which provides the in-
terface to serial port, I/O and power connections.
Below is a detailed view of this Terminal Bloc Socket:
The pin out description of the Terminal Bloc Socket is as follows:
Number
Description
Direction
1
RL (Relay)
Out
2
RL (Relay)
Out
3
I1 (Digital Input 1)
In
4
I2 (Digital Input 2)
In
5
RX+
In
6
RX-
In
7
TX+
Out
8
TX-
Out
9
12V supply
In
10
Ground
-
RL I1 Rx+ Tx+ 12v
RL I2 Rx- Tx-GND
Relay Output
Digital Input Pins #1 & #2
Receiver pair for serial communication (4 wire RS-422 or RS-485)
Transmitter pair for serial communication (4 wire RS-422 or RS-485)
12V power source

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•AUDIO IN / OUT
3.5 mm jack which can be used to connect both an audio input and an audio output source. The
stereo channel provided by this connector exposes one channel for the audio input and the other
for the audio output.
•STATUS
The system status LED is a bi-color (Yellow - Orange) LED providing detailed information on the
current state of the device.
•ETHERNET / PoE
This is the ION-E100-HD network port. Please use a straight RJ45 (cat. 5 or 6) network cable. The
ION-E100-HD accepts a Power-Over-Ethernet (PoE) compliant power source if needed.
•RESET
The reset button can be used to perform a hardware reset, or to perform a complete reset to de-
fault settings of the device’s configuration parameters.
4Serial Port Connectivity
Many devices (PTZ keyboards, PTZ cameras, etc.) use RS-422/485 protocols for communicating with other
equipment. These protocols are standards for binary data exchange between DTE and DCE equipments.
To connect serial equipment to an ION-E100-HD using RS-422/485 4-wire configuration, use the following
steps:
1. Connect twisted pair cables to the Terminal Bloc Socket located on the front panel of the device.
Connect to Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx- and GND.
2. Select the desired operation mode (RS-422 4-wire, RS-485 2-wire or RS-485 4-wire) using the de-
vices web interface or external VMS interface.
3. To ensure proper connection between RS-422 4-wire or RS-485 4-wire serial equipment and the
ION-E100-HD, use the following scheme:
Equipment Serial Port
ION-E100-HD Serial Port
TX+
RX+
TX-
RX-
RX+
TX+
RX-
TX-
GND
GND

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To connect serial equipment to an ION-E100-HD using RS-485 2-wire configuration, use the following
steps:
1. To create the negative data signal, please connect Rx-and Tx-pins together on the Terminal Bloc
Socket.
2. To create the positive data signal, please connect Rx+ and Tx+ pins together on the Terminal Bloc
Socket.
3. To ensure proper connection between RS-485 2-wire serial equipment and the ION-E100-HD, use
the following scheme:
Equipment Serial Port
ION-E100-HD Serial Port
Data +
Data +
Data -
Data -
GND
GND
5Understanding LED Status
The following describes the system status LED mappings of the ION-E100-HD:
Normal Operation:
•Operating system boot up –LED is steady orange (max. 30 seconds)
•Internal application startup –LED is flashing orange (2 second interval)
•ION-E100-HD system ready –LED is steady yellow
•Media streaming –LED is flashing yellow (1/2 second interval)
Special Operations:
•Identify command received –LED is flashing orange/yellow
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•Hardware reload default settings –LED is flashing rapidly red/yellow
•Software watchdog is rebooting the appliance –LED is flashing rapidly red
•Firmware update in progress –LED is flashing slowly red/yellow
Note: Under normal operation, the ION-E100-HD takes up to 1-2 minutes to boot up.
6Initial System Configuration
For initial set-up, the ION-E100-HD needs to be configured prior to using it with your network video man-
agement system. In most cases, only network configuration will be required. Since not all ION-E100-HD
parameters can be controlled via networked video management systems, advanced parameters may
need to be set-up as well through the ION specific software tools.
The initial configuration can be done locally on the ION-E100-HD using a laptop directly connected to the
device’s network port, or remotely over the network.
6.1 Network Configuration
By factory default, the ION-E100-HD is configured in DHCP. If you are not using a DHCP server it will au-
tomatically allocate itself an APIPA (Automatic Private IP Addressing) address in the range 169.254.0.1 to
169.254.255.254 with subnet mask 255.255.0.0.
Initial device network configuration is done via the IonConfigTool (ICT), a tool provided by IONODES and
that can be found on the company’s web site.
The ICT plays 5 important roles:
1. Discovery of all ION-E100-HD and other ION devices on the network
2. Remote configuration of the IP address and subnet mask
3. Identify an ION device by flashing the LED (orange/yellow)
4. Batch firmware upgrade of all common ION devices
5. Access to the web based ION management application
Once your device is installed on your network and powered up, launch ICT from any computer on the
network and the following window will be displayed:

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The ICT supports 2 ways to discover a device. The first way doesn’t need any configuration and uses the
Bonjour discovery protocol. In order to be able to discover a device via Bonjour, the network must sup-
port multicast delivery.
If it is not the case, you can use the second way, which is the Unicast Discovery. The Unicast Discovery
can be configured by using the “Unicast Discovery” configuration form. This configuration form is availa-
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To configure the Unicast Discovery, add one or more IP address ranges. The Unicast Discovery tries to
reach a device at a specific IP address in the configured ranges. The discovery can be a long process if the
range of IP addresses is huge and the device is at the end of the range. To accelerate the discovery, add
several small ranges of IP addresses.
The ping timeout option can be increased for a high latency network.
The ICT will display as many devices as it discovers on the network.
If no DHCP server was able to assign an IP address to an ION-E100-HD, it will appear in the ICT device list
with an APIPA address (169.254.*.*). If an ION-E100-HD displays an APIPA address it must be configured
with a valid IP address before it can be remotely configured by selecting the ‘’Assign IP address’’ from the
selection list and configuring the TCP/IP settings.