IONODES ION-R200 User manual

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ION-R200
User Manual
Version 1.0
IONODES INC.
www.ionodes.com

ION-R200 –User manual
ION-R200
User Guide
©2016-2017, IONODES INC
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Table of Contents
1IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................................5
2CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS .........................................................................................................6
3HANDLING NOTES........................................................................................................................6
4MOISTURE AND CONDENSATION NOTES.................................................................................6
5BEFORE YOU BEGIN....................................................................................................................7
5.1 ABOUT THE ION-R200...............................................................................................................7
5.2 PARTS LIST ...............................................................................................................................8
6HARDWARE INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................9
6.1 EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION .........................................................................................................9
7CONNECTIONS............................................................................................................................10
7.1 FRONT PANEL..........................................................................................................................10
7.2 REAR PANEL ...........................................................................................................................11
7.3 TOP PANEL..............................................................................................................................12
8POWERING THE ION-R200 FOR THE FIRST TIME...................................................................13
9DEVICE CONFIGURATION .........................................................................................................15
9.1 NETWORK CONFIGURATION BASICS..........................................................................................15
9.2 SETTING UP THE INITIAL NETWORK CONFIGURATION LOCALLY...................................................16
9.3 SETTING UP THE INITIAL NETWORK CONFIGURATION REMOTELY................................................19
9.4 SETTING UP THE WIRELESS NETWORK .....................................................................................23
9.5 SETTING UP THE TIME..............................................................................................................24
9.5.1 Setting Up the NTP time server.........................................................................................25
9.6 VIDEO CONFIGURATION CONCEPTS ..........................................................................................26
9.7 CONFIGURING VIDEO CONNECTIONS.........................................................................................27
9.7.1 Video Data Sources...........................................................................................................27
9.7.2 Displaying a Data Source..................................................................................................31
9.7.3 On-Screen Displays...........................................................................................................33
9.7.4 Displaying an On-Screen Display......................................................................................36
9.8 CONFIGURING WEB CONNECTIONS...........................................................................................37

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9.9 CONFIGURING VIEWS...............................................................................................................39
9.10 CONFIGURING VIDEO OUTPUTS ................................................................................................40
10 PERFORMING A FIRMWARE UPDATE..................................................................................43
10.1 BATCH FIRMWARE UPDATE ......................................................................................................44
11 DIAGNOSTICS .........................................................................................................................46
11.1 VIEW STREAM DETAILS ............................................................................................................46
11.2 SAFE MODE.............................................................................................................................47
ANNEX A –STATEMENT LIMITED WARRANTY..............................................................................49

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1 Important Safety Instructions
WARNING: Read and save these instructions! Follow all warnings and instructions
specified within this document and/or on the equipment.
CAUTION: The unit will be powered on upon connecting a valid power supply source.
Please make sure to properly shutdown the device’s operating system prior to removing
its power source.
The equipment shall be installed in a FIXED or DESKTOP configuration and should be installed
by qualified personnel only (person having the appropriate technical training and experience
necessary for product installation).
When installing the equipment, please make sure that cables are installed so that accidents
cannot occur. Cables connected to the equipment must not be subject to any mechanical strain.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and/or injury, observe the following:
Do not position the equipment as such that persons could walk on the connected cables.
Do not spill any type of liquid substance on or near the equipment.
Do not touch the equipment and its connected cables during an electrical storm; there
may be a risk of electric shock.
Do not attempt to connect this equipment to electrical outlets controlled by switches or
automatic timers.
Do not attempt to perform hardware service on this product yourself. Opening the
equipment casing may expose you to dangerous voltage or other risks. Refer servicing
to IONODES technical service personnel. Never open the device yourself as this will void
the warranty.
The equipment should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat regis-
ters, stoves, or other products that produce heat.
Do not place a heavy object on or step on the product. The object may fall, causing seri-
ous personal injury and serious damage to the product.
Note: Opening the equipment case, damaging or altering the tamper proof label will void the
warranty.

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2 Cleaning Instructions
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Use a soft dry cloth for cleaning.
For stubborn dirt, soak the cloth in a weak detergent solution, wring well and wipe. Use a
dry cloth to wipe it dry. Do not use any type of solvent, such as thinner and benzene, as
they may damage the surface of the product.
3 Handling Notes
When shipping the product, the original shipping carton and packing materials should to be
used. For maximum protection, repack the unit as it was originally packed at our factory.
Do not use volatile liquids, such as insect spray, near the unit. Do not leave rubber or plastic
products in contact with the product for long periods of time. They will leave marks on the
surface finish.
4 Moisture and Condensation Notes
Moisture condensation will damage the product. Read the following notes carefully.
Moisture condensation occurs during the following cases:
Transferring the product directly from a cold place to a warm place.
Using the product in a room where you just turned on the heater, or a place where the
cold wind from an air conditioning unit directly hits the unit.
In the summer, when moving the product to a hot and humid place after leaving an air
conditioned space.
Using the product in a humid place.
Warning: Do not use the product when moisture or condensation may occur. If the product is
used in such an environment, it may damage discs and internal parts.

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5 Before you begin
5.1 About the ION-R200
The ION-R200 multi-port decoder delivers high quality H.264 video decoding and display to the
video surveillance market. It is an embedded, high-performance digital video decoder, capable
of decoding multiple H.264 video streams and display them on up to two digital displays with up
to 4K resolution.
The high-performance decoding capabilities of the ION-R200 offers a cost-effective way to
decode and display digital camera streams while providing the benefits of video over IP and
wireless networks.
The ION-R200 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-R200 uses highly efficient hardware-based H.264 stream decompression.
The ION-R200 is fully compatible with H.264 video streams provided by most third-party IP
cameras and video encoders on the market. Combined with the IONODES line of IP-based
video encoders, the ION-R200 can also decode video streams provided by most third-party
analog cameras.

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5.2 Parts List
Qty Description
1 ION-R200 appliance
1 19V DC power supply with country-specific power plug attachments
1 VESA mounting bracket and screws
1 USB utility key
1 Quick install guide
Below are additional items which are not included but may be required:
USB mouse & keyboard
HD Displays (HDMI and / or Mini DisplayPort)
Internet access and/or a network switch
Power bar with surge protection
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-R200 or its com-
ponents require service. The label is attached on the underside of the enclosure.

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6 Hardware Installation
6.1 Equipment Installation
The ION-R200 can be placed on a flat surface, such as a desktop, or mounted via the available
mounting bracket.
When installing the ION-R200, 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-R200 can be mounted to various mounting structures via the available VESA mounting
assembly. Ideal to mount the ION-R200 behind a screen. Note that VESA mounting screws are
shipped with the device.
Warning: Be careful not to damage the enclosure when using mounting screws.

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7 Connections
The ION-R200 offers two separate digital video output connections as well as several USB and
audio connections.
7.1 Front Panel
1. 1 x USB 3.0
General purpose USB connector interface. This ports can be used to connect an
optional keyboard or mouse.
2. 1x USB 3.0 (with charging capability –Yellow)
General purpose USB connector interface with charging capabilities. Can be used to
recharge an external USB device.
3. 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.
Warning: Audio support is currently not implemented on the ION-R200 and may be made availa-
ble in a future software update.