Moxa Technologies VPort 461A Series User manual

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VPort 461A Series
Quick Installation Guide
Moxa Industrial Video Encoder
Edition 1.0, December 2015
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Overview
The VPort 461A is a 1-channel Industrial Video Encoder with
H.264/MJPEG video compression. The H.264 algorithm provides the best
video quality on the market today with lower bandwidth requirements
than other video compression standards. In addition, to meet
requirements for multiple video streams, the VPort 461A can provide up
to 3 video streams simultaneously with H.264 and MJPEG compression.
Users can use the video streams for different purposes, such as viewing,
recording or analysis. Finally, the industrial-rugged design, with -40 to
75°C operating temperature, built-in fiber Ethernet ports, IP30 form
factor protection, and industrial certifications, make the VPort 461A
suitable for harsh environments.
Package Checklist
The VPort 461A ships with the following items:
•VPort 461A.
•6-pin terminal block for 1 power input and 2 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 confirm 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 H.264/MJPEG video compression technologies.
•Up to 3 simultaneous video streams.
•Lower latency, under 200 ms.
•DynaStream™ for network efficiency with dynamic frame rate
change.
•CBR Pro™ supported for high image quality during limited bandwidth
transmissions.
•1 BNC video input.
•Each video stream up to 30 frames/sec in Full D1 (720 x 480)
resolution in NTSC, and 25 frames/ sec in Full D1 (720 x 576)
resolution in PAL.
•Select between Full D1/ 4CIF/ VGA/ CIF/ 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.

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•Supports 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.
•Supports one SD card slot (SDHC interface) for local video recording
on the SD card during network interruptions.
•Two auto-sensing 10/100BaseT(X) Ethernet ports.
•Supports maximum of 10 unicast connections and 50 multicast
clients.
•Set up video quality in CBR (constant bit rate) or VBR (variable bit
rate).
•Supports 1 RS-232/485 DB9 COM port for controlling a PTZ
(PAN/TILT/ZOOM) motorized camera via a 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 a TCP/IP network.
•UPnP and IP filtering supported.
•Supports 802.1X for security authentication.
Rugged Industrial Design
•Two 12/24 VDC and 24 VAC redundant power inputs with LED
indicators
•-40 to 75°C operating temperature for harsh industrial environments
(“T” model)
•35 mm DIN-Rail mounting or panel mounting installation
(with optional accessory)
•IP30 form factor protection
•CE, FCC, UL 60950-1 approvals for industrial applications
Intelligent Alarm Trigger Capability
•Supports anti tamper alarm for intelligent video surveillance.
•Built-in Video Motion Detection (VMD)
•Equipped with 2 DIs and 2 relays (DO) for external sensors and
alarms.
•Provides snapshot images of alarm trigger, and pre and post alarm
states.
•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
•Supports standard ONVIF Profile S specifications
•Free Moxa VPort SDK Plus (software development kits) supported
with flexible interface and sample codes for customized application or
system integration.
•Moxa SoftNVR-IA IP surveillance software supported for the video
recording and management solution.
NOTE
If you are interested in the Moxa VPort SDK PLUS
or SoftNVR-
IA
IP surveillance software
, 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 461A 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 1 (PWR1)
5. 6-pin
terminal block for DI 1, DI 2,
power input 2 (PWR2)
6. LEDs for STAT, PWR1, PWR2,
FAULT
7. LEDs for VIDEO, PTZ and SD
8. SD card (SDHC) slot
9. 2 RJ45 10/100BaseTX Ethernet
port with 10 /100 Mbps LED
10.
AUDIO OUTPUT port for external
speaker
11.
AUDIO INPUT port for mic-in and
line-in connection
12.
RS-232/422/485 COM port with
DB9 male connector for PTZ
camera or serial device control
13.
RS-232/422/485 PTZ port with
5-pin terminal block for PTZ
camera control
14.
1 BNC connector for video input
15.
Model name
16.
Screw hole for wall mounting kit
17.
DIN-Rail mounting kit

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First-Time Installation and Configuration
Before installing the VPort 461A, 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 461A 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 correctly connected. If one of the power
inputs fails, the FAULT LED will light up red, providing the power failure
alarm is enabled.
NOTE
The VPort 461A series supports power input specifications of
12
-32 VDC for 12/24 VDC power input, or 18-
30 VAC for 24 VAC
power input.
Step 2: Connect the VPort 461A to a Network
The VPort 461A has two auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps RJ45 Ethernet ports
for network connectivity. Each has a LED indicator for indicating the 10
Mbps or 100 Mbps Ethernet connections.
NOTE
These two Ethernet ports can be cascaded in daisy chain link, or
connected to two different switch ports for Ethernet port
redundancy.
In addition, they also act as an Ethernet switch,
which means one port could be reserved
for original use, while
the second port could be an extension port for
an
other purpose
such as linking to the other VPort.
Step 3: Connect the VPort 461A to cameras and an audio source
The VPort 461A has 1 VIDEO INPUT port. 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 461A has one audio input and one audio output. A microphone
(with built-in amplifier) or an amplifier can be plugged directly into the
AUDIO INPUT port, and a speaker can be plugged into the AUDIO OUTPUT
port.
NOTE
One VIDEO LED is located on the VPort 461A’s front panel to
indicate the video signal transmission status for video input.
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 461A has two 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 DB9 male COM PORT 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 461A instead of a video camera.
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 461A supports PTZ control
protocol drivers for:
1. Pelco D
2. Pelco P
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 461A’s
Custom
Camera function.
NOTE
The VPort 461A 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 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.
The
transparent
PTZ control function will be supported after the
V1.1
firmware version is released.
Step 5: Configure the VPort 461A’s IP address
After powering on the VPort 461A, 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 been completed. The IP address will be assigned when
the 10/100 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 461A 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 461A, wait a few seconds for the
POST (Power On Self Test) to run. The IP address will be assigned
when the 10/100 Mbps NETWORK LED blinks.

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Using the Moxa VPort and EtherDevice 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 the 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 a DHCP Server
If your VPort 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 461A 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.
Select the Use fixed IP address checkbox to ensure that the IP address
you assign is not deleted each time the VPort is restarted.
Step 6: Log on to the VPort 461A 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 ActiveX Control component to your PC or notebook. Click on Yes to
install this plug-in to enable the ability to view video in the IE web
browser.

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NOTE
For Windows XP SP2 or later 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 461A’s web-based
manager
After installing the ActiveX Control component, the homepage of the
VPort 461A’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.
For details of each configuration, check the User’s Manual on the software
CD.

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NOTE
After accessing the VPort 461A’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 authenti
cation window will pop up requesting the
account name and password each time the
VPort 461A is
accessed.
Mounting Dimensions (unit = mm)