Moxa Technologies VPort 254 Series User manual

Moxa Industrial Video Encoder
VPort 254 Series
Quick Installation Guide
First Edition, October 2008
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Overview
The VPort 254 is a 4-channel industrial video encoder that uses the ASIC
compression chip to provide video performance up to CIF (352 x 240) @ 120
FPS for a total of 4 channels. To meet the wide range of requirements from
end-users, the VPort 254 is designed to support dual-codecs, including MJPEG
and MPEG4 algorithms.
The VPort 254 inherits the VPort 351’s industrial features, but also supports
DIN-Rail mounting, 12/24 VDC and 24 VAC redundant power inputs, -40 to
75°C operating temperature (“T” models only), and IP30 protection for
industrial mission-critical applications. But most importantly, the VPort 254
meets critical hardware requirements for industrial safety and ruggedness, such
as UL508, which is pertinent to TA, UA, and MA systems.
Package Checklist
The VPort 254 is shipped with the following items:
VPort 254
10-pin terminal block for 1 power input and 4 digital inputs
8-pin terminal block for the other power input, and 2 relay outputs
5-pin terminal block for the RS-232/422/RS-485 PTZ control port
Quick Installation Guide
Document & Software CD (includes User’s Manual, Quick Installation
Guide, Moxa IVN Solution Datasheet and Utility).
Warranty Card
Note: If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your
customer service representative for assistance.
NOTE
Check the model name on the VPort’s side label to determine if the
model name is correct for your order.
NOTE
This product must be installed in compliance with your local laws
and regulations.

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Features
High Performance Audio-Video Networking Solution
Works with NTSC/PAL analog video cameras
Supports MPEG4/MJPEG video compression technologies
4 BNC video inputs
Video stream up to 120 frames/sec in CIF (352 x 240) resolution through a
total of 4 channels
Selection from full D1, 4CIF, VGA, CIF, and QVGA resolutions
1 audio input and 1 audio output for 2-way voice communication
TCP, UDP, and HTTP network transmission modes
Supports Modbus/TCP for easy communication with SCADA systems
Standard RTSP (Real-time streaming protocol) for easy integration
Supports multicast (IGMP) protocols for efficient network transmission
Supports QoS (TOS) for priority transmission
Supports SNMP V1/V2c/V3 for network management
Built-in web server and RS-232 console for remote access and
configuration
One auto-sensing 10/100BaseT(X) Ethernet port or 100BaseFX
(SC connector)
Allow maximum of 8 simultaneous video streams of output
Set up video quality in CBR (constant bit rate) or VBR (variable bit rate)
Supports 1 RS-232/422/485 DB9 COM port for controlling a PTZ
(PAN/TILT/ZOOM) motorized camera or serial device via TCP/IP network
Supports 1 RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 5-pin PTZ port for controlling a PTZ
(PAN/TILT/ZOOM) motorized camera via TCP/IP network
UPnP and IP filtering supported
Industrial Rugged Design
Two 12/24 VDC and 24 VAC redundant power inputs with LED indicators
-40 to 75°C operating temperature for critical industrial environment
(“T” model)
35 mm DIN-Rail mounting or panel mounting installation
(with optional accessory)
IP30 form factor protection
CE, FCC, UL508 approvals for industrial applications

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Intelligent Alarm Trigger Capability
Built-in Video Motion Detection (VMD) (firmware version V2.0 and later)
Equipped with 4 DIs and 2 relays (DO) for external sensors and alarms
(firmware version V2.0 and later)
Pre, trigger, and post alarm snapshot images provided
(firmware version V2.0 and later)
Supports sequential snapshot images
Messages with snapshot images can be sent via FTP and email
(firmware version V2.0 and later)
Capable of setting an alarm schedule
Video Management and Control
Moxa SoftDVR™Lite IP Surveillance Software for viewing and recording
bundled free
Free Moxa VPort SDK Plus supported with flexible interface and sample
code for customized application or system integration
NOTE
VMD and DI alarms are supported by V2.0 firmware version and
later
NOTE
If you are interested in Moxa VPort SDK PLUS, please go to
Moxa’s website
(www.moxa.com) to download the software, or
contact a Moxa sales
representative for more information.

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VPort 254 Panel Layout
1.
Grounding screw
2.
RS-232 console port
3.
Hardware reset button
4.
8-pin terminal block for
Relay 1, Relay 2, and
power input 2 (PWR2)
5.
10-pin terminal block for DI 1,
DI 2, DI 3, DI 4, power input 1
(PWR1)
6.
Heat dissipation orifices
7.
LEDs for STAT, PWR1,
PWR2, FAULT
8.
LEDs for V1, V2, V3, V4
9.
AUDIO INPUT port for mic-in
and line-in connection
10.
AUDIO OUTPUT port for
external speaker
11.
RS-232/422/485 COM port
with DB9 male connector for
PTZ camera or serial device
control
12.
RS-232/422/485 PTZ port
with 5-pin terminal block for
PTZ camera control
13.
4 BNC connectors for video
input
14.
RJ45 10/100BaseTX Ethernet
port with 10 Mbps, 1000
Mbps LEDs
15.
100BaseFX fiber optic port
with 100 Mbps LED
16.
Model name
17.
Screw hole for wall mounting
kit
18.
DIN-Rail mounting kit

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First-Time Installation and
Configuration
Before installing the VPort 254, check to make sure that all items in the
package checklist are in the box. In addition, you will need access to a
notebook computer or PC equipped with an Ethernet port.
Step 1: Select the Power Source
The VPort 254 can be powered by a DC power input from 12 to 32 VDC, or an
AC power input from 18 to 30 VAC. Two power inputs are provided for
redundancy. Users can check the LED status located in the front panel to see if
the power inputs are connected appropriately. If one of the power inputs fails,
the FAULT LED will light up in red if the power failure alarm is enabled.
NOTE
The VPort 254 series support power input specifications of 12-32
VDC for 12/24
VDC power input, or 18-30 VAC for 24 VAC
power i
nput (note that this is different from Moxa EDS switch’s
12
-45 VDC power input).
Step 2: Connect the VPort 254 to a Network
The VPort 254 has an auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps RJ45 Ethernet port, or 100
Mbps fiber optic port (multi mode or single mode) for network connectivity.
Both the RJ45 port and fiber optic port have separate LEDs for 10 Mbps and
100 Mbps connections.
Step 3: Connect the VPort 254 to cameras and an audio source
The VPort 254 has 4 VIDEO INPUT ports (V1, V2, V3, V4). Use the BNC
connector (1.0 Vpp, 75Ω) and coaxial cable to connect video cameras to the
VPort to input analog video signals.
The VPort 254 has 1 audio input and 1 audio output. A microphone or an
amplifier can be plugged directly into the AUDIO INPUT port, and a speaker
can be plugged into the AUDIO OUTPUT port.
NOTE
Four LEDs (V1, V2, V3, and V4) are located on the VPort 254’s
front panel
to indicate the video signal transmission status for video
input
s. Check the LED status to see if the video is working
properly.

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Step 4: Connecting motorized PTZ cameras and serial devices
The VPort 254 has 2 RS-232/422/485 ports. One is a COM PORT with DB9
male connector, and the other is a PTZ PORT with 5-pin terminal block
connector. Both ports can be used for connecting PTZ control cables for
controlling PTZ cameras over the TCP/IP network.
In addition, the COM PORT with DB9 male connector can also be used to
connect general serial devices, such as card readers, for transmitting serial data
over a TCP/IP network. This port can be used to connect serial devices to the
VPort 254 (however, the port cannot be used to connect video cameras).
To enable PTZ control, users should configure the PTZ control protocol in the
web-based manager.
NOTE
The PTZ control protocol is not standardized. To use a particular
PTZ
control protocol, the video server must support the driver for
that p
rotocol. Currently, the VPort 254 supports PTZ control
protocol drivers
for:
1. Pelco D
2. Pelco P
3. DynaColor DynaDome
If
you need to use a protocol that is not on the list, contact the
manufacturer of the camera to get t
he PTZ control commands, and
then program
its PTZ control using the VPort 254’s Custom
Camera
function.
NOTE
The VPort 254 comes with a PTZ driver upload function for
implementing new PTZ drivers. Please contact a Moxa sales
representative if you need as
sistance from Moxa’s R&D department
to create a new PTZ driver.
NOTE
The “Transparent PTZ Control” function in the camera driver list is
used to transmit the PTZ control signal over a TCP/IP network to
the VPort D351 video decoder or PC (additional drive
r required).
The PTZ control panel or keyboard can directly control the PTZ
camera or device, eliminating the need for a PTZ camera driver and
allowing the use of PTZ cameras with the VPort encoder.

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Step 5: Configure the VPort 254’s IP address
After powering on the VPort 254, wait a few seconds for the POST (Power On
Self Test) to run. The STAT LED turns green to indicate that the POST process
has completed. The IP address will be assigned when the 10 or 100 Mbps
NETWORK LED blinks. The IP address assigned after the POST is completed
depends on the network environment.
Network Environment with DHCP Server
In this case, the IP address of the VPort 254 is assigned by a DHCP Server.
Use the DHCP Server’s IP address table, or use the Moxa VPort utility to
determine the IP address that was assigned by the DHCP Server.
NOTE
After powering on the VPort 254, wait a few seconds for the POST
(Power On Self Test) to run. The IP address will be assigned when
the 10 or 100 Mbps NETWORK LED blinks.
Using the Moxa VPort and EtherDevice Configurator Utility
(edscfgui.exe)

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1. Run the edscfgui.exe program to search for the VPort and EDS switches.
After the Utility window opens, select or click on Broadcast Search, which
is located under the List Server menu, to initiate a search (note that you
can also click on Broadcast Search icon to initiate a search).
NOTE
You may download the VPort and EtherDevice Configurator
software from Moxa’s website at www.moxa.com.
2. The Broadcast Search window will show a list of all switches and VPorts
located on the network. The progress of the search will also be indicated.
3. When the search has ended, the Model Name, MAC address, and IP
address of the EDS switches and VPorts will be listed in the Utility
window.

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NOTE
Broadcast Search can only search for devices connected to the
same LAN
subnet as the VPort. If your devices are located on a
different LAN
subnet, use the “Specify IP Address” function to
search for the device by keying in the IP address.
4. Double click the selected VPort, or use Internet Explorer to access the
VPort’s web-based manager (web console).
Network Environment without DHCP Server
If your VPort 254 is connected to a network that does not have a DHCP server,
then you will need to configure the IP address manually. The default IP address
of the VPort 254 is 192.168.127.100 and the default subnet mask is
255.255.255.0. Note that you may need to change your computer’s IP address
and subnet mask so that the computer is on the same subnet as the VPort.
To change the IP address of the VPort manually, access the VPort’s web server,
and then navigate to the System Configuration Network General page
to configure the IP address and other network settings. Check the Use fixed IP
address to ensure that the IP address you assign is not deleted each time the
VPort is restarted.