Iqinvision IQeye User manual

user's
guide

manual version 1.5/2
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Notices
© 2001, IQinVision. All rights reserved. No part or contents of this manual may be transmitted
or reproduced without written permission from IQinVision.
The release date for this manual is April 25, 2001. The instructions contained in this manual
correspond to operating software version 1.5/2. Due to updates in the camera’s operating
software, this manual will change periodically and may change without notice. Current versions
of the manual are kept at the IQinVision web site (www.IQeye.com).
The screenshots in this manual are used for explanatory purposes. Your actual screens may
differ from the screenshots included in this manual.
For the on-line version of this manual, all cross-references to other chapters, sections, and pages
are highlighted in blue. These highlighted words are links to the indicated section. Navigate to
the section indicated in the cross-reference by clicking the highlighted word.
This product is partially based on source code appearing in “The Working Programmer's Guide
to Serial Protocols,” Copyright (c) 1995 Tim Kientzle and Coriolis Group, Inc.
Portions Copyright Netscape Communications Corporation, 1999. All Rights Reserved.
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United States and other countries. Microsoft Windows and Internet Explorer are registered
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registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Table of Contents
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Notices 2
1: Introduction 6
1.1 Overview 6
1.2 Features 6
1.3 The IQeye Camera 7
1.3.1 The IQEye1 and IQEye2 7
1.3.2 The IQEye3 8
1.4 Installation Basics 9
1.5 Configuration Basics 10
1.5.1 Browser-Based Settings Pages 10
1.5.2 Online Help Pages 11
1.5.3 VisiCon 11
1.6 Lens Mount Compatibility 11
1.7 Browser Compatibility 12
1.7.1 Browser Support 12
1.7.2 Browser Management 12
2: Installation & Initial Configuration 13
2.1 Overview 13
2.2 Connectors 13
2.2.1 Connect Ethernet 13
2.2.2 Connect Power 13
2.3 Assign the IP Address 14
2.3.1 VisiCon 14
2.3.2 Directed Ping Packet 17
2.4 Configure the Camera 19
2.4.1 Focus 20
2.4.2 Image Size and Orientation 21
2.4.3 Image Settings 23
2.4.4 Server Settings 25
2.5 Access the Camera 26
2.5.1 Pan/Tilt/Zoom Within Images 27
2.5.2 View Still Images 28
2.5.3 Save Images (optional) 29

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3: Image Configuration 30
3.1 Overview 30
3.2 Navigation 30
3.3 Image Settings 32
3.4 Window Tools 36
3.4.1 Hot Spot Tool 37
3.4.2 Crop Tool 37
3.4.3 Gain Window Tool 37
3.5 Focus 38
4: Server Configuration 40
4.1 Overview 40
4.2 Server Setup Items 41
4.3 Important Server Information 44
5: Access Control 45
5.1 Overview 45
5.2 Passwords 46
5.2.1 General Password 46
5.2.2 Management Password 47
5.2.3 Cookies 47
5.3 Access Hours 48
6: Trigger Event Configuration 49
6.1 Overview 49
6.2 Trigger Settings 49
6.2.1 General Settings 51
6.2.2 E-mail Settings 53
6.2.3 FTP Settings 55
6.2.4 Verify Outgoing Connection 57
7: Modem Settings 59
7.1 Overview 59
7.2 Enabling Dial-up Connectivity 60
7.2.1 Connect a Compatible Modem 60
7.2.2 Configure Dial-up Settings 61
7.3 Using the Modem 62
7.3.1 Dial-in Connections 62
7.3.2 Dial-out Connections 62

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8: VisiCon 63
8.1 Overview 63
8.2 Managing the Camera 63
8.3 Using Browser-Based Configuration Pages 65
8.4 Installing New Operating Software 66
8.5 Rebooting 69
9: Lenses 70
9.1 Overview 70
9.2 Lens Selection 70
9.2.1 Imaging Chip Size (format) 70
9.2.2 Focal Length 71
9.2.3 Lens Mounts 72
9.2.4 Depth of Field 73
9.2.5 Iris (aperture) 73
9.3 Lens Compatibility 74
9.3.1 Compatible Lenses 74
9.3.2 Incompatible Lenses 74
A: Technical Support 75
B: Troubleshooting 76
C: Pinouts 80
D: Focus Utilities 83
E: Software Updates (Manual) 87
Certifications 91
Warranty 92
Index 93

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1: Introduction
1.1 Overview
The IQeye is a digital camera that contains a compression engine and an integrated web server.
This combination enables the IQeye to capture live digital images, host its own web site, and
deliver the images via the World Wide Web without needing any additional computer
equipment, plug-ins, or software.
1.2 Features
The IQeye offers a wide range of versatile features. Most importantly, the camera:
• Supports the most commonly used World Wide Web browsers: Netscape 4.67 and higher
(4.0 and higher necessary for configuration) and Internet Explorer 5.5 and higher,
Note:
Refer to the Browser Compatibility section on page 12 of this chapter for
information on the operational differences between the two browsers.
• Connects to the Internet through an ordinary RJ45 10/100BASE-T Ethernet port,
• Contains a web-based configuration utility for image, web server, and security settings,
• Supports the TCP/IP protocol for easy connectivity and hassle-free software upgrades,
• Can place images on external FTP servers,
• Can e-mail images to remote users,
• Can be easily configured to capture images in any size up to 640 by 480 pixels (IQeye1
and IQeye2) or 1288 by 1032 pixels (IQeye3, subject to change), and
• Protects all browser-based settings with encrypted passwords.

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1.3 The IQeye Camera
1.3.1 The IQEye1 and IQEye2
The front of the camera has an LED and a lens mount. The rear has the camera’s hardware
address, connection ports, power supply input, and two LEDs.
(1) Red “Image Capture” LED Programmable LED. By default, it flashes each time the
IQeye camera captures an image when a user is connected
to the camera. It also indicates the level of focus when
using the focus utility.
(2) Lens The IQeye camera ships with an 8mm 1:1.2 lens.
(3) RJ45 Ethernet Port Accepts an RJ45 Ethernet connector.
(4) Din-8 Serial Port Allows users to perform camera management or attach a
modem to the IQeye camera.
(5) Green “Status” LED Flashes to indicate that power is being supplied to the
camera and also flashes to indicate the boot process.
(6) Hardware Address Necessary when assigning an IP address to the camera.
(7) Power Input Accepts the power plug of the included power supply.
(8) Screw Terminal Relay I/O Allows users to attach an external device such as an
infrared motion sensor.
(9) Focus/Factory Reset Button Dual-purpose button. When pressed once, it initiates the
focus utility. When pressed and held during the boot
process, it returns all settings to their factory defaults.
Note:
After completing a factory reset, you will need to reassign the camera’s
IP address before any connectivity will be available. Refer to the
Installation & Initial Configuration chapter for more information about
assigning an IP address.
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(11) Yellow “Link/Activity” LED Lights steadily to indicate a successful network
connection and flashes to indicate the presence of
network or serial activity. Also used to indicate the level
of focus when using the focus utility.
1.3.2 The IQEye3
The front of the camera has an LED, a lens mount, and a focusing wheel. When the lens is
removed, you can see the lens selector and imager chip inside the camera. The rear has the
camera’s hardware address, connection ports, power supply input, and two LEDs.
(1) Lens Mount Attach a C-mount or CS-mount lens.
(2) Imager Chip Captures the images through the lens.
(3) Focus Wheel Turn the wheel to adjust the focus.
(4) Lens Selection Pointer Turn the Focus Wheel until the pointer is over the line
marked C or CS, which corresponds to the type of lens
attached to the camera.
(5) Red “Image Capture” LED Programmable LED. By default, it flashes each time the
IQeye camera captures an image when a user is connected
to the camera. It also indicates the level of focus when
using the focus utility.
(6) Power Input Accepts the power plug of the included power supply.
(7) RJ45 Ethernet Port Accepts an RJ45 Ethernet connector.
(8) Mic In Port Accepts a stereo miniplug to provide sound to those
viewing the image.
(9) Audio Out Port Accepts a stereo miniplug.
(10) Auto Iris Port Accepts an auto-iris connector that is attached to the lens.
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(11) DB9 Serial Port Allows users to perform camera management or attach a
modem to the IQeye camera.
(12) Screw Terminal Relay I/O Allows users to attach an external device such as an
infrared motion sensor.
(13) Hardware Address Necessary when assigning an IP address to the camera.
1.4 Installation Basics
The IQeye camera becomes operational once it is:
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Connected to an Ethernet network using twisted-pair Ethernet cable,
Note: To configure the camera to operate with an external modem, refer to the
Modems chapter.
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Connected to its power supply and plugged into an ordinary electrical outlet, and
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Assigned an IP Address.
Note:
If your IQeye is installed on a network that uses a DHCP server to assign
IP addresses, you will need to enable the DHCP feature in the camera.
See DHCP on page 42 for more information.
Once you assign an IP address to the camera, you can access the camera from your favorite web
browser by typing its IP address into the browser’s URL/Location field.
After you enter the IP address into the browser, you will see the IQeye camera’s View Images
page, which should look similar to the following:
The IQeye’s home page allows you to view live images, access still images, and navigate to the
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1.5 Configuration Basics
Once an IQeye camera is properly installed, you can customize image settings, security features,
and networking capabilities. While some of the camera’s features will need to be customized
only for particular situations, other features will need to be configured for all installations.
These important features can be configured using the browser-based configuration page and are
discussed in the following places in this manual:
• Clock, see the Clock Date section on page 26
• Login and privileged passwords, see the Passwords section on page 46
• The network gateway, see the TCP/IP Gateway section on page 25
• Image lighting, see the lighting section on page 33
Use the camera’s browser-based configuration pages to adjust the features mentioned above.
These pages contain fields that allow you to reconfigure most of the camera’s default settings.
1.5.1 Browser-Based Settings Pages
IQeye cameras contain browser-based settings pages for configuring most settings. The pull-
down menus and text input fields on the these pages enable you to optimize the performance of
your camera. When using the pull-down menus, all settings will activate once you choose the
appropriate setting. For the text input areas, all settings will activate once you press <Tab>.
To adjust the settings on the browser-based settings pages:
1Become the privileged user (see Passwords on page 46).
2Choose the setting you want to adjust.
3Select the appropriate value from the pull-down menu or enter the appropriate
value into the form field and then press <Tab>.
Note: When using the pull-down menus, the setting will change once you select
the appropriate setting.
4Repeat this process for any other settings you want to adjust.
5Press the Logout Session button.
The Logout feature will close that privileged session, which ensures that no one else can
access the privileged features of your camera from that computer without logging in. You
will also end the privileged session by quitting your browser.
Note: For the browser-based pages to operate properly on Netscape browsers,
you must enable both Java and JavaScript. These options are available
within the Advanced area of the Preferences settings. Access these
settings by selecting Edit from the menu bar. Within the Edit menu,
choose Preferences and then scroll down to Advanced. Enable Java and
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1.5.2 Online Help Pages
All settings on the browser-based settings page are linked to a comprehensive help text. Access
the help text for a particular setting by clicking the question mark icon that appears next to the
desired setting:
1.5.3 VisiCon
For advanced configurations, such as downloading new software and configuring identical
settings for multiple cameras, we suggest that you use VisiCon. VisiCon’s easy-to-follow on-line
interface allows you more configuration options without having to manually enter commands.
VisiCon is contained on the IQeye Operating Materials CD-ROM that accompanied your
camera. You can also download the application from the IQinVision web site at
www.IQeye.com. Refer to the ReadMe for VisiCon—also included on the CD-ROM—for
information about which platforms will support VisiCon. See the VisiCon chapter in this
manual for more information about using VisiCon.
1.6 Lens Mount Compatibility
IQeye cameras contain a built-in mount for CS-mount lenses. An adapter is available so that the
IQeye can also accommodate C-mount and micro-mount lenses.
Each lens requires a specific mounting assembly, which places the lens a certain distance from
the camera’s imaging chip. If the lens is not placed at the proper distance, it will not be possible
to focus the lens. For more information about lens selection and usage, see the Lenses chapter
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1.7 Browser Compatibility
For viewing images, IQeye cameras support most of the commonly used World Wide Web
browsers on PC, Macintosh, and UNIX platforms. Supported browsers include Netscape 4.67
or higher and Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher. However, the camera’s configuration pages and
some additional features are optimized for more recent browser versions.
1.7.1 Browser Support
The supported browsers are:
• Netscape 4.67 and higher on a PC, Macintosh, or UNIX machine
• Internet Explorer 5.5 and higher on a PC or Macintosh machine
1.7.2 Browser Management
You can improve the performance of the camera by taking the following steps for your browser.
Refresh/Reload Liberal use of Refresh/Reload will generally clear up any
occasional display issues. If the Refresh/Reload button
does not appear to update the page, it may help to request
all new information from the camera by forcing a reload
from the server: hold down the <Control> key (Internet
Explorer) or <Shift> key (Netscape) when you click the
Refresh/Reload button.
Clear Cache The cache stores pages and images on your local
computer, so that the browser can re-draw a screen or re-
load a page quickly. However, the data in the cache is
usually old. The forced reload mentioned above should
clear the cache. You can also clear the cache by turning
caching off or dumping the cache contents from the
browser’s Preferences dialog.
Enable Java Java must be enabled to manage the camera. The first
time you need Java in any browser session you have to
wait for Java to load. This takes a few seconds.
Enable Cookies The IQeye uses “cookies” to secure the password
protected areas. Cookies are a mechanism with which a
web server can transfer and store information on a user’s
computer. When users login as 'root', the IQeye gives a
cookie to their computer so it can recognize a camera
manager. This cookie is automatically removed when a
user selects 'logout', or quits the browser. The cookie also
times out after a short inactive period.
Cookies are permanently enabled in Internet ExplorerTo
enable them in Netscape, go to the Edit menu, select
Preferences, and then go to the Advanced area.

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2: Installation &
Initial Configuration
2.1 Overview
This chapter discusses the installation procedures for IQeye cameras. To install your IQeye
camera, you will need to:
1Connect Ethernet,
2Connect Power, and
3Assign a valid IP address.
2.2 Connectors
The back of the IQeye camera contains the ports you will need for installation: the Ethernet port
and the Power Input. The two LEDs on the rear cap will verify that the camera is successfully
connected: The Green “Status” LED will flash after you have properly connected power and the
Yellow “Link & Activity” LED will flash to indicate network activity.
When you assign an IP address to the camera, you must use the camera’s hardware address,
which appears on the label affixed to the back of the camera.
The IQeye camera has two additional inputs. Refer to the Pinouts appendix for information on
how to use these ports.
2.2.1 Connect Ethernet
1Connect one end of a twisted pair Ethernet cable to your network device.
2Connect the other end to the camera’s RJ45 Ethernet Port.
2.2.2 Connect Power
1Connect the plug of the included power supply to the camera’s universal Power
Input.
Note: When connecting the IQeye, be sure to use the universal power supply
included with your camera. Using the wrong power supply may damage
your power supply and/or your camera.
2Plug the appropriate end of the power cord into the power supply.
3Plug the opposite end of the power cord into an ordinary electrical outlet.
Note: The IQeye automatically turns on once power is supplied. The Green
“Status” LED on the back of the camera will flash to tell you that the
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2.3 Assign the IP Address
There are two possible ways by which to assign the IP address: VisiCon, which is a Java
configuration utility, or a directed ping packet. VisiCon is easier to use, but if your system does
not support VisiCon or you would like to assign the IP address at the command line, you must
use the directed ping packet method.
Most operating systems support VisiCon, including Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT, and ME;
Macintosh; and several UNIX platforms. VisiCon is located on the CD-ROM accompanying
your IQeye camera. You can also download the latest version of VisiCon from the IQinVision
web site (www.IQeye.com).
Note: If your camera sits on a network that has a DHCP server, the camera can
get its address from that server. If possible, configure the server to supply
the camera with a static IP address. For more information on this
method, consult your system administrator or refer to the documentation
that accompanied your DHCP server. Also refer to the Server
Commands chapter of the IQeye Reference Manual for more details on
the DHCP notification feature.
2.3.1 VisiCon
After you use VisiCon to assign an IP address to your camera, VisiCon will use your computer’s
default web browser to automatically open the camera’s installation wizard—a series of four
web pages that contain your camera’s initial configuration items. Use these web pages to
complete your camera’s setup.
To use VisiCon to assign your camera’s static IP address:
1Install VisiCon on your computer.
To install VisiCon on your PC or Macintosh, insert the IQeye Operating Materials
CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The appropriate installer should appear on
your desktop. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
To install VisiCon on a Unix computer, read the Readme file on the IQeye Operating
Materials CD-ROM that corresponds to your version of Unix.
2Double-click on the VisiCon icon that appears on your computer (Windows or
MacOS), or enter the command visicon (Unix). A dialog box will appear:

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3Click the assign an IP address button. A dialog box will appear:
4Specify which camera to assign the IP address to using one of the following methods:
❍Enter the camera’s hardware address, which appears on the label affixed to the
back of the camera.
❍Push the Browse button. VisiCon will search your network for cameras.
In the example, VisiCon shows the hardware address and default camera name
for each camera it finds, but the IP address for the highlighted camera is all
zeroes (the factory default).
Note: The Browse feature in VisiCon version V1.4/1 and later will not be able
to find cameras running operating code older than V1.5/2. To check your
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5Click the OK button.
You have two options for assigning an IP address to your camera:
❍IP via will configure the camera to use one or more standard network protocols
for automatic IP address assignment.
❍Assign IP allows you to assign a fixed IP address to the camera. This is the most
commonly-used option.
You will need to verify that the correct Subnet Mask is used - VisiCon will assign
one by default, and it is correct for most situations. Consult your system
administrator for assistance.
For Gateway, enter a value only if you know the correct gateway. Otherwise
leave the automatic checkbox checked.
6Click the OK button.
If you selected the IP via option, the camera will automatically reboot to enable the
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If you selected the Assign IP option, the new IP address, subnet mask, and gateway
(if specified) will be immediately updated in the camera.
If you instead received an error message, refer to the Troubleshooting appendix on
page 76 to fix the problem(s) noted in the error message.
2.3.2 Directed Ping Packet
When the IQeye does not already have an IP address, you can assign it a temporary address by
sending a directed ping packet. You can then access the camera to permanently assign the IP
address.
1Choose an IP address that is not currently being used by another device on your
network. For best results, ask your system administrator for an available IP address.
2Enter the ARP command at the appropriate prompt. An ARP command consists of:
• Your camera’s hardware address, which appears on the label affixed to the
rear cap of the camera, and
• The desired IP address for the camera, which can be obtained from your
system administrator.
Format: arp -s <IP Address> <Hardware Address>
Example:
Note: For ARP/Ping to work properly on Windows machines, there must
already be at least one IP address in the ARP table. Type ARP -A at the
DOS prompt to ensure that one entry is present. If there is not another
IP Address in the table, ping a known device on your network to build
an entry (See step 3 below). Once you establish an entry in the ARP table,
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3Ping the camera’s IP address. The camera must be fully booted to accept the ping.
Once the camera has received a ping packet, it will temporarily use that IP address
to communicate with other servers.
4Use the temporary IP address to Telnet to the camera.
When you connect to the camera, you will see a Username> prompt.
5Enter a username to identify yourself as the current user.
Note: This username is not associated with authentication.
6Become the privileged user (Superuser).
Changing most settings on the camera requires “privileged user” status. To become
a privileged user, you must issue the Set Privileged command and enter a password:
At the resulting Password> prompt, enter system, the default privileged password.
A Local>> prompt will appear.
7At the Local>> prompt, issue the Define Server IP address command.
The camera will save this IP Address for future use. You can now access the camera
through your web browser.
Note: After setting the IP address, you may need to set a subnet mask for the
camera. Ask your system administrator for an appropriate subnet mask.
Once you know the appropriate subnet mask, specify it by using the
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8Exit the Telnet session.
The Logout command will close that privileged session with the camera, which
ensures that no one else can access the privileged features of your camera from that
computer without logging in.
2.4 Configure the Camera
IQeye cameras feature a browser-based installation wizard that contains all of the initial settings
that should be configured for each installation. After assigning an IP address to your camera
using VisiCon, the default web browser on your computer will open the first page of the wizard.
(You can also access the installation wizard by selecting Install Wizard from the navigational
pull-down menu that appears on the View Images page.)
Note: VisiCon will issue the default username and password when accessing the
installation wizard. If you have changed the management password, the
login page will appear.
Note: For the browser-based pages to operate properly on Netscape browsers,
you must enable both Java and JavaScript. These options are available
within the Advanced area of the Preferences settings. Access these
settings by selecting Edit from the menu bar. Within the Edit menu,
choose Preferences and then scroll down to Advanced. Enable Java and
JavaScript by clicking the appropriate check boxes.
Use the text input fields and pull-down menus in the installation wizard page to adjust the
camera’s initial configuration settings. When using the pull-down menus, all settings will
activate once you choose the appropriate setting. For the text input areas, all settings will
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To adjust the settings in the wizard:
1Choose the setting you want to adjust.
2Select the appropriate value from the pull-down menu, or enter the appropriate
value into the form field and press <Tab>.
3Repeat this process for any other settings you want to adjust.
2.4.1 Focus
If your camera is out of focus, you can use the rapidly updating image on the first page of the
wizard to bring your camera into focus. The image that appears on the page is a reduced image
from the center of your camera’s field of view.
The image on the Focus page displays a number that corresponds to the level of focus. Maximize
this number to properly focus the camera. As you approach the proper focus point, either by
bringing the image into focus or by maximizing the focus number, slight adjustments will bring
the camera into focus.
To focus your IQeye1 or IQeye2 camera, gently rotate the lens while you watch the updating
image. For Micro-mount lenses, turn the entire lens. For C-mount and CS-mount lenses, the lens
usually contains a built in focus-ring on the outer edge of the lens. For IQeye3 cameras, gently
rotate the focus knob while you watch the updating image.
When you are satisfied with your camera’s level of focus, click the Next>> link that appears near
the bottom of the page.