Moxa Technologies VPort 354 User manual

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Moxa Industrial Video Encoder
VPort 354 Series
Quick Installation Guide
Third Edition, November 2011

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Overview
The VPort 354 is a high performance, 4-channel industrial video encoder
that provides up to 4 CIF full frame rate performance (NTSC: 704 x 480 @
30 FPS and PAL: 704 x 576 @ 25 FPS) for each channel, and supports a
dual MJPEG/MPEG4 algorithm, making it especially well-suited for use
with distributed surveillance systems in critical industrial applications. In
addition, a continuous pre/post event trigger video record function will
help system administrators determine why an alarm was triggered.
Two-way audio is provided for the convenience of real-time
communication between system administrators located at the central site,
and engineers in the field.
Package Checklist
The VPort 354 is shipped with the following items:
•VPort 354
•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.
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 4CIF (704 x 480) resolution
through a total of 4 channels.
•Selection from 4CIF, 2CIF, CIF, and QCIF 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.

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•Supports one SD card slot (SDHC interface) for recording video on the
SD card if the network is down.
•Two auto-sensing 10/100BaseT(X) Ethernet port or 100BaseFX
•(SC connector) for cascade link or port redundancy.
•Allows a maximum of 8 unicast and 4 multicast output video streams
at the same time.
•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
•-30 to 70°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 approvals for industrial applications
Intelligent Alarm Trigger Capability
•Built-in Video Motion Detection (VMD).
•Equipped with 4 DIs and 2 relays (DO) for external sensors and
alarms.
•Pre, trigger, and post alarm snapshot images provided.
•Supports sequential snapshot images.
•Messages with snapshot images can be sent via FTP and email.
•Capable of setting an alarm schedule.
Video Management and Control
•Moxa SoftNVR-IA IP Surveillance Software for viewing and recording.
•Free Moxa VPort SDK Plus supported with flexible interface and
sample code for customized application or system integration.
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 354 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.
2 RJ45 10/100BaseTX Ethernet
port with 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps LEDs
15.
2 100BaseFX fiber optic port with
100 Mbps LED
16.
SD card slot with LED
17.
Model name
18.
Screw hole for wall mounting kit
19.
DIN-Rail mounting kit

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First-Time Installation and Configuration
Before installing the VPort 354, 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.
ATTENTION
The VPort 354 series are high
-performance video encoders
designed to perform without a cooling fan. Therefore, it is
r
ecommended that each VPort 354 be installed with at least a
5mm clearance on all surfaces to conduce heat
-dissipation.
.
Step 1: Select the Power Source.
The VPort 354 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 354 series support power input specifications of 12-32
VDC for 12/24 VDC power input, or 18
-
30 VAC for 24 VAC power
input (note th
at this is different from Moxa EDS switch’s 12-45
VDC power input).
Step 2: Connect the VPort 354 to a Network.
The VPort 354 has 2 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 354 to cameras and an audio source.
The VPort 354 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 354 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 354’s
front panel to
indicate the video signal transmission status for
video inputs. Check the LED status to see if the video is working
properly.
ATTENTION
A ground loop isolator is recommended to be used between the
camera and the VPort
to avoid a sudden current, which is
generated by the electric potential difference between these two
device’s ground power, to burn out the VPort’s chips and boards.

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Step 4: Connecting motorized PTZ cameras and serial devices.
The VPort 354 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 354 (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 protocol. Currently, the VPort 354 supports PTZ control
protocol drivers for:
1. Pelco D
2. Pelco P
3. DynaColor DynaDome
4. Cohu
If you need to use a protocol that is not on the list, contact the
manufacturer of the camera to get the PTZ control commands,
and then program its PTZ control using the VPort 354
’s
Custom
Camera function.
NOTE
The VPort 354 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.
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 driver 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.
Step 5: Configure the VPort 354’s IP address.
After powering on the VPort 354, 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 354 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.

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NOTE
After powering on the VPort 354, 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 Ethernet Switch And Video Server Configurator
Utility (edscfgui.exe)
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.

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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.
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 354 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.
Step 6: Log in to the VPort 354 web-based manager.
Type the IP address in the web browser’s address input box and then
press enter.
Step 7: Install 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 354’s web-based
manager.
After installing the ActiveX Control component, the homepage of the
VPort 354’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.
Step 9: Accessing the 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.

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For details of each configuration, check the User’s Manual on the software
CD.
NOTE
After accessing the VPort 354’s web-based manager,
administrators should access
System Configuration

System

Account to set up the administrator’s password and enable
the authentication function. The administrator account name is
admin. An authenticatio
n window will pop up requesting the
account name and password each time the VPort 354 is accessed.