Optelecom-nkf Siqura C-54 E-MC User manual

User
Manual
Siqura C-54 E-MC
Firmware Version 2.0
4-channel digital MPEG-2/4 & MJPEG video server
with VMD and data

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Contents
Contents
1. INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................. 1
2. SAFETY INFORMATION................................................................................... 3
2.1. TRAINED PERSONNEL ..........................................................................................3
2.2. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................................3
2.3. OPTICAL SAFETY (C-54 E-MC /SFP).......................................................................3
2.4. EMC ............................................................................................................4
2.5. ESD.............................................................................................................4
2.6. CARE AND MAINTENANCE......................................................................................4
2.7. PRODUCT DISPOSAL ...........................................................................................5
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................................................................................. 7
3.1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW...........................................................................................7
3.2. FRONT PANEL...................................................................................................8
3.3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:POWER REQUIREMENTS AND OPERATING TEMPERATURES ................9
4. INSTALLATION ............................................................................................. 11
4.1. POWERING THE DEVICE...................................................................................... 11
4.2. CONNECTING CABLES ........................................................................................11
4.3. STARTUP ......................................................................................................11
4.4. CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS ............................................................................ 12
4.5. UPDATING DEVICE DEFINITIONS ........................................................................... 13
5. CONNECTIONS.............................................................................................. 15
5.1. ESTABLISHING A NETWORK CONNECTION.................................................................. 15
5.2. MAKING VIDEO AND DATA CONNECTIONS .................................................................18
6. INTERFACES ................................................................................................. 21
6.1. WEB USER INTERFACE....................................................................................... 21
6.2. MX/IP ........................................................................................................21
6.3. SNMP ........................................................................................................22
6.4. HTTP AND RTSP ............................................................................................22
7. USING THE INTERNAL WEB PAGES............................................................... 25
7.1. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS .....................................................................................25
7.2. LOGIN .........................................................................................................25
7.3. WEB PAGE FEATURES........................................................................................27
7.4. LIVE VIDEO ...................................................................................................28
7.4.1. PTZ camera input .................................................................................30
7.5. STATUS .......................................................................................................32
7.5.1. Status .................................................................................................32
7.5.2. Measurements ......................................................................................33
7.6. NETWORK .....................................................................................................34
7.7. VIDEO INPUT # .............................................................................................. 36

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7.7.1. General................................................................................................ 36
7.7.2. Encoder 1/2.......................................................................................... 38
7.7.3. Live View Encoder .................................................................................50
7.7.4. OSD (On Screen Display)........................................................................52
7.7.5. VMD (Video Motion Detection)................................................................. 57
7.8. DATA RS-422/485......................................................................................... 63
7.9. PTZ ...........................................................................................................68
7.10. DEVICE MANAGEMENT ......................................................................................71
7.10.1. General.............................................................................................71
7.10.2. SNMP ............................................................................................... 72
7.10.3. MX ...................................................................................................74
7.10.4. Auto Discovery................................................................................... 75
7.10.5. Firmware .......................................................................................... 77
7.10.6. Reboot.............................................................................................. 79
7.11. USER MANAGEMENT.......................................................................................... 80
7.11.1. Web Access .......................................................................................80
7.11.2. Linux ................................................................................................ 81
7.12. DATE &TIME .................................................................................................82
7.13. LOGOUT .......................................................................................................82
APPENDIX 1 – MULTICASTING, MULTI-UNICASTING, PORT NUMBERS .................. 83
APPENDIX 2 – MPEG-4 VIDEO PLUG-IN INSTALLATION ........................................ 85
APPENDIX 3 – ENABLING JAVASCRIPT.................................................................. 87
APPENDIX 4 – VIDEO PLAYER PLUG-IN INSTALLATION ........................................ 89

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Introduction
1. INTRODUCTION
Document scope
This manual applies to Optelecom-NKF’s digital video server, C-54 E-MC, version 2.0.
It offers detailed information on:
>> Product features
>> How to install the module
>> How to make connections
>> How to configure the module’s settings
Intended audience
This manual is aimed at network engineers, technicians and operators involved in the
installation and operation of network devices, such as the C-54 E-MC.
Assumed skills and know-how
This manual assumes adequate knowledge and skills in the fields of:
>> Installing electronic devices
>> Ethernet network technologies
>> Windows environments
>> Web browsers
>> Video and data transmissions
>> Video compression methods
Acknowledgement
Siqura codecs supporting MPEG-4 use the open-source Free Type font-rendering library.

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Safety Information
2. SAFETY INFORMATION
The safety information contained in this section, and on other pages of this manual, must be
observed whenever this module is operated, serviced, or repaired. Failure to comply with any
precaution, warning, or instruction noted in the manual is in violation of the standards of
design, manufacture, and intended use of the module. Optelecom-NKF assumes no liability
for the customer’s failure to comply with any of these safety requirements.
2.1. Trained Personnel
Installation, adjustment, maintenance, and repair of this equipment are to be performed by
trained personnel aware of the hazards involved. For correct and safe use of the equipment
and in order to keep the equipment in a safe condition, it is essential that both operating and
servicing personnel follow standard safety procedures in addition to the safety precautions
and warnings specified in this manual, and that this module be installed in locations
accessible to trained service personnel only.
2.2. Safety Requirements
The equipment described in this manual has been designed and tested according to the
UL/IEC/EN 60950-1 safety requirements. If there is any doubt regarding the safety of the
equipment, do not put it into operation. This might be the case when the equipment shows
physical damage or is stressed beyond tolerable limits (e.g. during storage and
transportation).
Before opening the equipment, disconnect it from all power sources. The equipment must be
powered by a SELV*power supply. This is equivalent to a Limited Power source (LPS, see
UL/IEC/EN 60950-1 clause 2.5) or a “NEC Class 2” power supply.
When this module is operated in extremely elevated temperature conditions, it is possible for
internal and external metal surfaces to become extremely hot.
2.3. Optical Safety (C-54 E-MC /SFP)
This optical equipment contains Class 1M lasers or LEDs and has been designed and tested to
meet IEC 60825-1:1993+A1+A2 and IEC 60825-2:2004 safety class 1M requirements.
Optical equipment presents potential hazards to testing and servicing personnel owing to high
levels of optical radiation. When using magnifying optical instruments, avoid looking directly
into the output of an operating transmitter or into the end of a fiber connected to an operating
transmitter, or there will be a risk of permanent eye damage.Precautions should be taken to
prevent exposure to optical radiation when the unit is removed from its enclosure or when
the fiber is disconnected from the unit. The optical radiation is invisible to the eye.
*SELV: conforming to IEC 60950-1, <60VDC output, output voltage galvanically isolated from mains. All power supplies or power supply
cabinets available from Optelecom-NKF comply with these SELV requirements.

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Safety Information
Use of controls or adjustments or procedures other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
The installer is responsible for ensuring that the label depicted below (background: yellow;
border and text: black) is present in the restricted locations where this equipment is
installed.
2.4. EMC
The equipment has been tested and found to meet the CE-regulations relating to EMC, and it
complies with the limits for a Class B device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against interference to radio
communications in any installation. The equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy; improper use or special circumstances may cause interference to other
equipment or a performance decrease due to interference radiated by other equipment. In
such cases, the user will have to take appropriate measures to reduce such interactions
between this and other equipment.
Any interruption of the shielding inside or outside the equipment could make the equipment
more prone to fail EMC requirements.
Non-video signal lines must use appropriate shielded CAT5 cabling (S-FTP), or at least an
equivalent.
Ensure that all electrically connected components are carefully earthed and protected
against surges (high voltage transients caused by switching or lightning).
2.5. ESD
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy electronic components. Proper
precautions should be taken against ESD when opening the equipment.
2.6. Care and Maintenance
The encoder will normally need no maintenance. In order to keep the module operating
reliably, please observe the following.
Prevent dust from collecting on the module.
Do not expose the equipment to moisture.
Keep the module within the appropriate temperature range as described in the technical
specification (section 3.3).
Hazard Level 1M

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Safety Information
2.7. Product Disposal
Recycling
The unit contains valuable materials which qualify for recycling. In the interest of
protecting the natural environment, properly recycling the unit at the end of its
service life is imperative.
Battery
When processing the printed circuit board, dismantling the lithium battery calls for special
attention. This kind of battery, a button cell type, contains so little lithium, that it will never
be classified as reactive hazardous waste. It is safe for normal disposal, as required for
batteries by your local authority.

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Product Description
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
3.1. Product Overview
General
Siqura C-54 E-MC (or, in this document, also called C-54 E for short) is a field-hardened,
4-channel, multi-codec video server for IP applications, capable of streaming MPEG-2,
MPEG-4 and MJPEG simultaneously. In addition to unidirectional video, the C-54 E offers an
independent bidirectional data channel.
Models
The C-54 E is to be used in MC 11 or similar power supply cabinets from Optelecom-NKF, but
is also available as a stand-alone module (/SA version). Network connections are electrical or
optical (/SFP versions). Front panel LEDs indicate network status, stream status (sync), data
activity, no video, and DC power. All models have backup battery power for their clocks.
Video streaming
The C-54 E is capable of streaming MPEG-2, MPEG-4 and MJPEG simultaneously. Internally,
each of the four encoding processors can take a separate analog video input signal and
convert it into two independent digital video streams – either MPEG-2, MPEG-4 or MJPEG –
with different resolutions and frame rates. A total of six copies per channel – three per
independent MPEG-2/4, MJPEG video stream – can be transmitted to different unicast and/or
multicast destinations using the MX protocol. The C-54 E is capable of transmitting 4 x 2 x 3
MPEG-2/4, MJPEG UDP streams as long as the output bandwidth is less than 15 Mb/s per
input. Up to twenty streams per video input can be retrieved using RTSP.
In addition, each of the four encoding processors offers a Live View encoder that can convert
the analog video input signal to MJPEG format for streaming to web applications or remote
devices by using the HTTP protocol.
Web interface
The C-54 E’s internal web pages enable you to view live video images, configure module
settings and remotely upgrade the embedded software, using a standard web browser.
Compatibility
Being part of Siqura, the C-54 E is compatible with the Siqura C- and S-series decoders, the
Siqura Intelligent Network Video Recorder (i-NVR), and the Siqura Software Suite. For more
information, refer to the Optelecom-NKF website.
Open Streaming Architecture (OSA)
Apart from the Siqura proprietary MX protocol, the C-54 E supports streaming protocols
based on open standards. A comprehensive HTTP API enables easy integration. Contact
Optelecom-NKF for the API description or download the Codec/Camera Programming
Interface specification from the Optelecom-NKF website.

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Product Description
3.2. Front Panel
Features and indications
Table 3.1 lists the front panel features of the C-54 E,
as shown in figure 3.1.
Connector pin assignments are given in section 4.4.
C-54 E
o
←VIDEO (4 BNC conn.) video input
(RJ-45 socket or SFP) Ethernet I/O, electrical or fiber
DATA (5 pin mini Combicon
connector)
RS-485/422 data in/out (upper),
out (lower)
Status indicator LEDs
*DC (green) DC power OK; blinks on
identification (see section 7.10.1)
and errors
*NV (red) no video on input
*SYNC off all streams disabled
green all enabled streams OK
red a transmitted stream fails
yellow a received stream fails
red/yellow blink at least one transmitted and at
least one received stream fail
Ethernet
socket
LEDs
green/yellow Green on/off: 100/10 Mbit
Yellow on/blink: link OK, active
Yellow off/flash: link down, TX
attempt
Figure 3.1
C-54 E front panel
Table 3.1
C
-54 E front panel features and indications
NV
NV
NV
C-54 e
DC
NV
SYNC
CH3
CH2
CH1
CH4
DATA
-
-
+
+

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Product Description
3.3. Technical Specifications: Power Requirements and Operating
Temperatures
For a more complete set of specifications, consult our sales documentation.
Electrical:
Power supply voltage 11 – 19 VDC
Input current 0.8 A maximum
Typical 7.5WPower consumption
IP version Maximum 9.1W
Typical 0.5W extraPower consumption
-SFP version Maximum 0.6W extra
Optional power supply adapters, whatever their mains input voltages, must show an output
voltage within the above range on their labels.
Environmental:
Product series Operating temperature Storage temperature
C-54 E (rack-mount version in fully
populated MC 10 or MC 11 cabinet) -40 … +65°C
C-54 E (rack mount version only, in
less populated MC10 or MC11
cabinet, 83W load max, that is a
max number of 9 modules C-54.
Refer to the MC11 manual for
derating curve)
-40 … +74°C
C-54 E/SA -40 … +74°C
-40 … +85°C
Operating temperature of the optional linear AC/DC adapter: consult the label on the adapter
or the appropriate manual to see if the operating temperature range suits your needs.

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Installation
4. INSTALLATION
4.1. Powering the Device
Rack-mount modules
1. Insert the C-54 E into an Optelecom-NKF MC 10 or MC 11 power supply cabinet.
2. Plug the cabinet power cord into a grounded mains socket.
/SA modules
The stand-alone version (/SA) of the C-54 E requires an external power supply adapter
(12 VDC).
1. Connect the power adapter to the power connector on the metal SA housing.
2. Plug the power adapter into a grounded mains socket.
4.2. Connecting Cables
1. Plug the network cable connecting the module to your 100/10 Mbit IP/Ethernet
network into the RJ-45 Ethernet socket on the front panel (see figure 3.1).
2. Connect the video cables to the video BNC connectors.
3. Connect the data cable (if required) to the mini Combicon connector.
Use appropriate cabling (CAT 5 or CAT 6) for data links.
Through-connecting the signal ground lines of RS-data interfaces is mandatory, as is proper
grounding. Pin assignments are given in section 4.4.
4.3. Startup
After startup, the DC LED will light and the network indicator lights will go through an on/off
sequence. The power DC LED should always be lit; the link and No Video lights will
eventually glow upon establishing a good network link and the absence of an input video
signal, respectively. The sync LED displays as described in table 3.1.
important Before any signal connection can be made, at least a valid IP address (the
module identity for the network) and a subnet mask must be assigned to the
module. Section 5.1 details how this should be done.

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Installation
4.4. Connector Pin Assignments
Correctly connecting the + and - inputs and outputs on the C-54 E green mini Combicon
connector to the inputs and outputs on other equipment such as cameras, for example,
requires special attention!
Do NOT reverse the wires. Make sure you connect the ‘plus’ signal lines on the
codec to the like ‘plus’ signal lines on the other device, and likewise for the
‘negative’ to ‘negative’ signals.
Do not forget to connect ground!
Top to bottom:
Pin 1 RS-485-4w/422 in + RS-485-2w in/out +
Pin 2 RS-485-4w/422 in - RS-485-2w in/out -
Pin 3 RS-485-4w/422 out +
Pin 4 RS-485-4w/422 out -
Pin 5 GND GND
No. Pin
1TX+
2TX-
3RX+
6RX-
Table 4.1 Pin assignments of the mini Combicon data
connector.
Table 4.2 Ethernet connector
pin assignment

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Installation
4.5. Updating Device Definitions
If a network device, such as the C-54 E, is not supported by the Optelecom-NKF application
software on your host PC, an update can be downloaded from www.optelecom-nkf.com.
The Support section of the site offers EMX updates and SNM Plug-in updates. Install the EMX
update first if you will be performing both update types.
EMX updates
Install the EMX update using the Showroom menu. The updater will update the shared
copy of device definitions used by Ethernet-based Optelecom-NKF MX applications, such
as Operator Storage, Operator Office, MX Configuration Tool, and the MX SDK. The
Embedded MX network driver will be updated with the latest changes, if any. Existing
installations of the SNM Configuration and Service Tool, or EB-2 Config will not be
updated.
SNM Plug-in updates
Run the SNMPlug-in executable if the SNM Configuration and Service Tool, or EB-2
Config is installed on your machine. The updater will scan your hard disk and modify all
copies of device definitions.

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Connections
5. CONNECTIONS
Before you can make any video and other signal connections, the factory-set IP address and
subnet mask of the C-54 E must be changed to be compatible with the network segment the
module will be used in.
5.1. Establishing a Network Connection
The factory-set IP address of a C-54 E is in the 10.x.x.x range. You will find it printed on a
sticker on the module.
please note This is the address the module will revert to if you issue a ‘Reset to factory settings; incl.
network settings’ command and reboot the module (see section 7.10.6).
To open communication with the C-54 E from a host PC and change the module’s network
settings, perform the following steps:
Step 1: Set the PC’s network adapter to the module’s factory default subnet and connect
the two devices (see below for details).
Step 2: Access the module from a web browser (see section 7.2) or other tool installed
on the PC.
Step 3: Set the module address and subnet mask to the subnet it will be used in and
reboot the module (see section 7.6).
To address the module from the same PC again, configure the PC’s network adapter once
more to assign the PC to the same subnet as the module.
Figure 5.1
C
-54 E product sticke
r
Factory-set IP address
C-54 E

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Connections
Step 1: Setting the host PC to the factory default subnet of the C-54 E
To configure the network adapter on the host PC
1. In the Control Panel, open Network Connections (see figure 5.2).
2. Right-click the connection to be configured, and select Properties.
3. In the items list, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
4. Click Properties.
Figure 5.2 Opening IP settings on the host P
C