Moxa Technologies VPort 351 Series User manual

MOXA Industrial Video Encoder
VPort 351 Series
Quick Installation Guide
Third Edition, May 2007
Moxa Networking Co., Ltd.
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Overview
The VPort 351 is a high performance, 1-channel industrial video encoder that
provides up to full D1 (720 x480) @ 30 FPS video performance. The VPort
351 is designed to support multi-codecs, including MJPEG and MPEG4
algorithms. In addition, a continuous video pre/post event-trigger video record
function is supported to enhance video surveillance systems.
The VPort 351 has many of the same industrial-grade features as other MOXA
products, including DIN-rail mounting, 24 VAC/VDC redundant power inputs,
-40 to 75°C operating temperature (“-T” models), and IP30 protection for
industrial mission-critical applications. But most importantly, the VPort 351
meets critical industrial safety standards and approvals, such as UL508, and
Class 1, Div.2, making the encoder especially well suited for transportation,
utility, and manufacturing systems.
Package Checklist
The MOXA VPort 351 is shipped with the following items. If any of these
items are missing or damaged, please contact your customer service
representative for assistance.
y1 × VPort 351
y1 × 6-pin terminal block for one power input and 2 DIs
y1 × 8-pin terminal block for the other power input and 2 relay outputs
y1 × 5-pin terminal block for RS-232/422/485 PTZ control port
yQuick Installation Guide
yDocument & Software CD (includes User’s Manual, Quick Installation
Guide, MOXA IVN Solution Datasheet, and VPort Utility)
yWarranty Statement
NOTE Please check the model name on the VPort’s side label to verify
that the model name is correct for your order.
NOTE This product must be installed in compliance with your local laws
and regulations.
Features
High Performance Video/Audio Networking Solution
yWorks with NTSC/PAL analog video cameras
ySupports MPEG4/MJPEG video compression technology
y1 BNC video input and 1 BNC video output with 75Ωresistance
y1 audio input and 1 audio output for 2-way voice communication
yStandard RTSP (real-time streaming protocol) for easy integration
yMulticast (IGMP) protocols for efficient network transmission
yQoS (TOS) for priority transmission
yPPPoE and DDNS for xDSL connection
ySupports SNMP V3 for network management
yBuilt-in web server and RS-232 console for remote access & configuration
y1 auto-sensing 10/100BaseT(X) Ethernet port or 100baseFX (SC
connector)

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yTCP, UDP, and HTTP network transmission modes
yAllows simultaneous access of up to 10 clients
ySet video quality to CBR (constant bit rate) or VBR (variable bit rate)
yFull D1, 4CIF, VGA, QVGA, and CIF video resolution supported
yTimestamp and text overlay supported
yRS-232/RS-422/RS-485 COM port for controlling PTZ (PAN/TILT/ZOOM)
motorized camera
yUPnP and IP filtering supported
Industrial Rugged Design
yTwo 12/24 VDC and 24 VAC redundant power inputs with LED indicators
y-40 to 75°C operating temperature for critical industrial environments (“-T”
models)
y35 mm DIN-rail mounting or panel mounting installation (with optional
accessories)
yIP30 protection
yClass 1, Div.2 hazardous certification for critical environments (pending)
Intelligent Alarm Trigger
yBuilt-in Video Motion Detection (VMD)
yEquipped with 2 DIs and 2 relays (DO) for external sensors and alarms
yRecorded video provided for pre/post alarm
ySnapshot images provided for pre, trigger, and post alarm
ySequential snapshot images supported
yMessages with snapshot images can be sent via FTP or Email
yConfigure alarm activation schedule
Video Management and Control
yMOXA SoftDVR™ Lite IP Surveillance Software for viewing and
recording bundled free
yFree MOXA IVN SDK supported with flexible interface and sample codes
for customized applications or system integration
NOTE MJPEG, PPPoE, DDNS, QoS, and SNMP will be supported
starting with the release of V2.0 firmware. Please check MOXA’s
website for updates about new firmware releases.
NOTE A version of SoftDVR Lite that supports the VPort 351 will be
released on MOXA’s website soon. Please check MOXA’s website
for updates about new firmware releases.
NOTE If you are interested in the MOXA IVN SDK, please go to
MOXA’s website to download the software, or contact a MOXA
sales representative for more information.

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VPort 351 Panel Layout
VPort 351
Front Panel View
VPort 351-M-SC
Front Panel View
17
7
8
13
12
9
10
16
11
15
18
14
2
1
2
1
Top Panel View
Rear Panel View
20
19
19
V1, V2: 12-32 VDC
12-30 VAC
RS-232
CONSOLE
1
5
4
6
3
2
1. Grounding screw
2. RS-232 console port
3. Hardware reset button
4. 6-pin terminal block for DI 1, DI 2,
power input 2 (PWR2)
5. 8-pin terminal block for Relay 1, Relay
2, power input 1 (PWR1)
6. Heat dissipation orifices
7. LEDs for STAT, PWR1, PWR2, FAULT
8. LEDs for VIDEO, AUDIO TEST, PTZ
9. AUDIO OUTPUT port for external
speaker
10. AUDIO INPUT port for mic-in and
line-in connection
11. 5-pin terminal block for RS-232/422/
485 connection
12. BNC port for video input
13. AUDIO TEST DIP switch for testing
audio input signal (default is off)
14. 75Ω DIP switch for analog video signal
transmission with 75Ω resistance
(default is on)
15. BNC port for loop-through video output
16. RJ45 10/100BaseTX Ethernet Port with
10 Mbps, 100 Mbps LEDs
17. 100BaseFX Fiber optic port with 100
Mbps LED
18. Model name
19. Screw hole for wall mounting kit
20. DIN-Rail mounting kit

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First-Time Installation and
Configuration
Before installing the VPort 351 video encoder, check to make sure that all
items in the Package Checklist are in the box. In addition, you will need to use
a notebook or PC equipped with an Ethernet port.
Step 1: Select the Power Source
The VPort 351 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 on the front panel to see if
the power inputs are connected appropriately. If one of the power inputs fails,
the FAULT LED will illuminate in red.
NOTE The VPort 351 has 2 power inputs for redundancy. Each power
input supports 12 to 32 VDC for a 12/24 VDC power input, or 18
to 30 VAC for a 24 VAC power input. This differs from MOXA’s
EDS switches, which support a 12 to 45 VDC power input.
Step 2: Connect the VPort 351 to the Network
The VPort 351 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 connection activity.
Step 3: Connect the VPort 351 to a camera and an audio source
The VPort 351 has a VIDEO INPUT port and a loop-through VIDEO
OUTPUT port with a 75Ωresistance dip switch. Users should use the BNC
connector and coaxial cable to connect the video camera to the VPort to input
analog video signals, and connect the monitor or DVR with the VPort to output
analog signals (note that the 75Ωresistance should be turned to off when the
video output is enabled).
The VPort 351 has 1 audio input and 1 audio output. A microphone or an
amplifier can be plugged directly into the AUDIO INPUT port; a speaker can
be plugged into the AUDIO OUTPUT port.
NOTE A VIDEO LED is located on the front panel to indicate the video
signal transmission status for the video input. Users can check the
LED status to see if the video is working properly.
Step 4: Connecting the VPort 351 to a motorized PTZ camera/device
If you are using a PTZ camera or device, you need to connect the PTZ control
cable to the VPort 351’s PTZ port. The PTZ port is a 5-pin terminal block for
RS-232/422/485 serial connection. The pin assignments are shown below.
PIN RS-422/485 RS-232
1 GND
Ground GND Ground
2 R- Rx- --- N/A
3 R+ Rx+ RxD RxD
4 T-\D-
Tx-/ Data- --- N/A
5 T+\D+
Tx+/ Data+ TxD TxD
To enable PTZ control, configure the PTZ control protocol in the web-based
manager.

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NOTE The PTZ control protocol is not standardized. To use a particular
PTZ control protocol, the video server must support the driver for
that protocol. Currently, the VPort 351 supports PTZ control
protocol drivers for:
1. Pelco D
2. DynaColor SmartDome (supported by V2.0 firmware)
If you need to use a protocol that is not on the list, you will need to
contact the manufacturer of the camera to get the PTZ control
commands, and then program its PTZ control in the VPort 351’s
Custom Camera function.
NOTE The VPort 351 comes with a PTZ driver upload function for
implementing new PTZ drivers. Please contact a MOXA sales
representative if you need assistance from MOXA’s R&D
department to create a new PTZ driver.
Step 5: Configure the VPort 351’s IP address
After powering on the VPort 351, 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 351 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 351, 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 VPort Utility
1. Run the VPort_Utility.exe program to search for the VPort . After the
VPort Utility window opens, you may also click on the Search button to
initiate a search.

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2. When the search has finished, the Model Name, IP address, MAC address,
Serial (i.e., serial number), and HTTP Port of the VPort will be listed in
the VPort Utility window.
NOTE Serial refers to the production serial number of this VPort, and the
HTTP Port number is the http port used by this VPort.
3. Double click on the selected VPort, or use the IE web browser to access
the VPort’s web-based manager (web server).
Network Environment without DHCP Server
If your VPort 351 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 351 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 VPort manually, access the VPort’s web server,
and then navigate to the System Configuration ÆNetwork ÆGeneral page
to configure the IP address and other network settings. Checkmark Use fixed
IP address to ensure that the IP address you assign is not deleted each time the
VPort is restarted.
Step 6: Logging in to the VPort 351 web-based manager
Type the IP address in the web browser’s address input box and then press
enter.
Step 7: Installing the ActiveX Control Plug-in
A security warning message will appear the first time you access the VPort’s
web-based manager. The message is related to installing the VPort AcitveX
Control component to your PC or notebook. Click on Yes to install this plug-in
to enable the IE web browser for viewing video images.

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NOTE For Windows XP SP2 or above operating systems, the ActiveX
Control component will be blocked for system security reasons. In
this case, the VPort’s security warning message window may not
appear. Users should unblock the ActiveX control function or
disable the security configuration to enable the installation of
VPort’s ActiveX Control component.
Step 8: Accessing the Homepage of the VPort 351’s web-based manager
After installing the ActiveX Control component, the homepage of the VPort
351’s web-based manager will appear. Check the following items to make sure
the system was installed properly:
1. Video Images
2. Audio Sound (make sure your PC’s or notebook’s sound is turned on)
3. Video Information

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Step 9: Accessing VPort’s System Configuration
Click on System Configuration to access the overview of the system
configuration to change the configuration. Model Name, Server Name, IP
Address, MAC Address, Firmware Version, and LED Status appear in the
green bar near the top of the page. Use this information to check the system
information and installation.
For details of each configuration, check the User’s Manual on the software CD.
NOTE After accessing the VPort 351’s web-based manager,
administrators should access System Configuration ÆSystem Æ
Account to set up the administrator’s password and enable the
authentication function. The administrator account name is admin.
An authentication window will pop up requesting the account name
and password each time the VPort 351 is accessed.