IONODES ION-R100 User manual

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ION-R100
User Manual
Version 1.10
IONODES INC.
www.ionodes.com

Table of Contents
1BEFORE YOU BEGIN...............................................................................................................................3
1.1 ABOUT THE ION-R100 ..........................................................................................................................3
1.2 PARTS LIST ............................................................................................................................................4
2HARDWARE INSTALLATION ...............................................................................................................5
2.1 EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION....................................................................................................................5
3CONNECTIONS .........................................................................................................................................6
3.1 REAR PANEL ..........................................................................................................................................6
3.2 FRONT PANEL ........................................................................................................................................7
4SERIAL PORT CONNECTIVITY..........................................................................................................10
5UNDERSTANDING LED STATUS ........................................................................................................12
6DEVICE CONFIGURATION..................................................................................................................13
6.1 NETWORK CONFIGURATION.................................................................................................................13
6.2 USING THE ION-R100 WEB INTERFACE ..............................................................................................17
6.2.1 Setting up the NTP time server.......................................................................................................18
6.2.2 Configuring video output parameters .............................................................................................19
6.2.3 Point to Point Connections .............................................................................................................23
7PERFORMING A FIRMWARE UPDATE ............................................................................................28
7.1 BATCH FIRMWARE UPDATE .................................................................................................................29
QUICK SETUP GUIDES..................................................................................................................................32
7.2 1X1HDMI LAYOUT W/IP CAMERA ....................................................................................................32
7.3 2X2HDMI LAYOUT W/FOUR IP CAMERAS.........................................................................................34
7.4 1X1SEQUENCE HDMI LAYOUT W/FOUR IP CAMERAS .......................................................................36
ANNEX A –CONFIGURATION PARAMETER REFERENCE.................................................................38
ANNEX B –TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ................................................................................................39
ANNEX C –STATEMENT LIMITED WARRANTY...................................................................................40

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1 Before you begin
1.1 About the ION-R100
The ION-R100 single port decoder delivers high quality H.264/MJPEG video decoding and
display to the video surveillance market. It is an embedded, high-performance digital video
decoder, capable of decoding H.264/MJPEG video to an analog (SD) or HDMI (720p/1080p)
display.
Embedding support for networked API’s, the ION-R100 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 decoding capabilities of the ION-R100 offer a cost-effective way to
decode and display analog and digital camera streams while providing the benefits of video over
IP networks.
The ION-R100 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 easily and remotely manage all aspects of the appliance.
To support high-performance decoding, while keeping the total cost of ownership within budget
constraints, the ION-R100 uses highly efficient H.264 stream decompression and supports
optional MJPEG stream decoding as well.
Combined with the IONODES line of IP-based video encoders, the ION-R100 provides the ability
to create fully functional point-to-point links. The ION-R100 is also fully compatible and can
decode H.264/MJPEG video streams provided by most third-party IP cameras and video
encoders on the market.

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1.2 Parts List
Qty Description
1 ION-R100 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 dam-
ages 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-R100 or its com-
ponents require service. The label is attached on the underside of the enclosure.
.

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2 Hardware Installation
2.1 Equipment Installation
The ION-R100 can be placed on a flat surface, such as a desktop, or mounted via the available
mounting holes.
When installing the ION-R100, 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-R100 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.

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3 Connections
Familiarize yourself with the ION-R100 front and rear panels before connecting any equipment
to the unit. The ION-R100 offers an analog video output, an HDMI video output, and associated
I/Os and audio connections.
3.1 Rear Panel
•VIDEO OUT
BNC connector interface for video output to analog display (NTSC / PAL).
•HDMI OUT
HDMI connector interface for video output to digital display (720p/1080p).
Note: Not all HDMI displays with function with the ION-R100; contact your IONODES rep-
resentative for more information.

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3.2 Front Panel
•Terminal Bloc Header
This header connector is used to connect the supplied Terminal Bloc Socket which
provides the interface to serial port, I/O and power connections.
Below is a detailed view of this Terminal Bloc Socket:
Terminal Bloc
Header
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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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
-
•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 (Red - Green) LED providing detailed information on
the current state of the device.
•ETHERNET / PoE
This is the ION-R100 network port. Please use a straight RJ45 (cat. 5 or 6) network
cable. The ION-R100 accepts a Power-Over-Ethernet (PoE) compliant power source if
needed.
Line In Line Out Ground

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•RESET
The reset button can be used to perform a hardware reset, or to perform a complete
reset to default settings of the device’s configuration parameters.
oRebooting the appliance: press and release quickly the reset button with the tip
of a sharp object (like a paper clip) and the R100 will perform a reboot
oResetting the appliance to factory default settings: press and keep pressed the
reset button with the tip of a sharp object (like a paper clip); when pattern on the
on-board status LED changes to alternating Red/Green colors release the
button. The R100 will reload the factory default settings and reboot automatically.

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4 Serial 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-R100 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 devices 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-R100, use the following scheme:
Equipment Serial Port
ION-R100 Serial Port
TX+
RX+
TX-
RX-
RX+
TX+
RX-
TX-
GND
GND