Koch AVC1 User manual
Product Information
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Video Cloud Gateway AVC1
Index Page
Product description
- Intended use 2
- Scope of functions 2
Safety instructions 3
Technical data 3
Device overview 4
- Display of control elements 4
Assembly and installation
- Assembly on DIN rail 5
- Connection 6
Operation
- HW Settings 7
- Network settings 8
Service 12
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Product description
Intended use
The AVC1 device is a cloud gateway with an integrated video server. It converts TC:Bus
signals to network protocol (IP) level and connects the KochCloud to the TC:Bus.
The device is designed to be mounted on a DIN rail in the control cabinet. To carry out any
programming, the user must have an external device (e.g. laptop) and an account on
https://kochcloud.ch.
! The manufacturer assumes no liability for use that deviates from or goes beyond the
stipulated intended use.
Scope of functions
- Image resolution VGA (640 x 480)
- Supports JPEG, Motion-JPEG, H.264 for video streaming, 25 fps
- TC:Bus connection via 6-wire technology using screw connectors,
P-supply with 15-28 VDC
- RJ45 port for Ethernet connection
- Built-in differential 2-wire video receiver
- Visual status and error display via LED
- Web interface in four languages (German, French, Italian and English)
- Half-duplex audio connection
- IP address configuration can be done with STC-C configuration software
- Cloud gateway control during voice transmission via commands
- Jumper can be set as terminating resistor for video signal path
- Secure external connection via TLS
- Corresponds to DIN 50486
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Safety instructions
!
The safety regulations for high-voltage installations must be observed when working
on systems with a 230 V AC mains connection.
Only qualified electricians may carry out the assembly, installation and start-up
work.
The general safety regulations for telecommunications systems apply to the installation of
TC:Bus systems.
- Separate routing of high-voltage and low-voltage lines
- A minimum distance of 10 cm between joint cable routing
- Add Spacers between high-voltage and low-voltage lines in shared cable ducts
- Recommended cable: G51 4x2x0.8 (twisted pair)
- Lines with different diameters already in place (renovations) can be used if the loop
resistance (< 20 Ω) is taken into account.
! Suitable steps must be taken to protect against lightning to ensure that the
voltage on the TC:Bus wires a and b does not exceed 32 VDC.
Technical data
Operating voltage: 15-28 VDC
Input voltage when idle: I(a) = 0,1 mA, I(P) = 200 mA
Maximum input current: I(Pmax) = 250 mA
Video stream Image format JPEG, Motion-JPEG, H.264
Resolution VGA (320 x 240), VGA (640 x 480)
Housing: Plastic, serial installation housing 6 TE
(DIN 43880) for DIN rail (DIN EN 60715)
Dimensions (WxHxD) 105 x 90 x 75 mm
Protection class IP20
Permitted ambient temperature 0°C … + 40°C
Note: Only tc:bus 6-wire technology can be used!
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Device overview
Display and control elements
Green LED:
Ready for use indicators
ON: ready for use
Flashing: loading factory settings
Yellow LED:
Network/SD error indicator light
Flashing slowly: Network error
ON: Device powering up
Red LED:
TC:Bus error indicator light
ON: Firmware update is being installed
Flashing: TC:Bus error
1Terminals a, b, P, M,
2Video-IN and -OUT Terminals
3Terminating resistor (jumper)
4LED, green
(ready for use indicator light)
5LED, yellow (network and SD
card error indicator light)
6LED, red
(TC:Bus error indicator light)
7Reset button (device restart)
8WE button
(restore factory settings)
9 RJ45 port with LED status
(network connection)
4
5
6
8
9
3
1 2
4 5
6 7
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Assembly and installation
!
Caution!
The AVC1 may only be assembled and dismantled when the device is disconnected
from the power supply!
T1 and T2 must not be connected with another wire.
The polarity should be noted when connecting video wires T1 (-) and T2 (+).
If the image is unclear after the device has been started up, switch it off and swap the
wires for the video signal.
Mounting on the DIN rail
• Place the AVC1 on the DIN rail
• Click it into place by applying light pressure
Removing the AVC1 from the DIN rail
• Press the locking mechanism
down using a screwdriver
• Pull the AVC1 away from the DIN
rail from underneath and lift it off
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Connection
Screw connectors:
• A size 0 screwdriver is suitable for operating the screw terminals and buttons on the
AVC1.
• Connect additional wires with auxiliary terminals
• Only use cables of the same material and diameter for each terminal contact
• Observe the installation diagram provided with the system
Network connection:
RJ45 patch cable (CAT.5 FTP 8-pin)
• Connect the TC:Bus wires (a, b, P, M, T2, T1)
as per the installation diagram provided
• Connect the RJ45 interface of the AVC1 and
network with a patch cable
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Operation
!
Only connect the power supply after completing all the installation
steps!
Check wires a, b and P for short-circuiting
T1 and T2 must not be connected with another wire.
The polarity should be noted when connecting video wires T1 and T2.
If the image is unclear after the device has been started up, switch it off and
swap the wires for the video signal
HW Setting
(De)activate the terminating resistor
If the AVC1 device is installed at the end of
a TC:Bus video line, the jumper for the
terminating resistor must be set
to the
ON
position (
factory setting
)
• To deactivate the terminating resistor
unplug the jumper and set it to
OFF
position
Restarting the device
• Briefly click the reset button (8) with a
screwdriver
• This restarts the device and it will be
ready for use after approx. 60 sec.
Load factory settings (WE)
(This only resets IP addresses and passwords)
• Press the WE button (12) down for
10 sec. with a screwdriver, until the green
LED flashes, first slowly then quickly
• This restarts the device and it will be
ready for use after approx. 60 sec.
ON OFF
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Network settings
Installing an IP network is a very intricate procedure due to the numerous interdependent
parameters and settings. The procedure requires a lot of
background knowledge. Please contact your network administrator for this.
IP addresses and DHCP server
Every device used in a network requires an IP address. Devices that communicate with each
other must also be on the same subnet.
Home networks are usually set up as follows:
192.168 . xxx . xxx
Why have a fixed or dynamic IP address?
Devices that provide a service should have a fixed IP address.
Devices that only request services can be assigned a dynamic IP address by the DHCP
server.
Example: An external video intercom station provides various receivers with a service (video
image) and should therefore have a fixed IP address.
The receivers, e.g. smartphones, request the service (video image), but
do not actually provide the service. That is why the DHCP server can assign them a dynamic
IP address.
Subnet number
The same for devices that
communicate with each other
Network number
The same for ever
y
device in the
Device number
Different for each device
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Network settings with STC-C software
The following network parameters can be set in the STC-C software:
• (De)activate DHCP
• IP address
• Subnet mask
• DNS server
• Gateway
• Management of Admin and User passwords
(De)activate DHCP
• Start STC-C on PC
• Check or uncheck the DHCP
checkbox
• Update the EEPROM from the AVC1.
For more information about STC-C refer
to the program’s help section.
Password = AVC1 serial number
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Notes
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Service
You can find answers in our list of frequently asked questions
www.kochag.ch
FAQ
(German and French only)
>>>
For direct support, please contact
our technical customer service team:
Phone 044 782 6000
Subject to technical changes
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voir entendre parler
René Koch AG
Seestrasse 241
8804 Au/Wädenswil
044 782 6000
info@kochag.ch
www.kochag.ch
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