SWIT CH-1100LG(2GB) User manual

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Preface
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Contents
Preface ........................................................................................................................................................ I
Contents ..................................................................................................................................................... II
IMPOR AN SAFE Y INS RUC IONS ................................................................................................. 1
Chapter I - Brief Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Instroduction.................................................................................................................................. 2
1.2 Characteristics .............................................................................................................................. 2
1.3 Specifications................................................................................................................................ 3
1.4 Package contents ......................................................................................................................... 3
1.5 Reference...................................................................................................................................... 4
1.5.1 User authorization type....................................................................................................... 4
1.5.2 Wireless alert sensor .......................................................................................................... 4
1.5.3 Arm ..................................................................................................................................... 5
1.5.4 Disarm................................................................................................................................. 5
1.5.5 Alert records ....................................................................................................................... 5
1.5.6 Alert Email........................................................................................................................... 5
1.5.7 Clock synchronization......................................................................................................... 5
1.5.8 Study................................................................................................................................... 5
1.5.9 LAN and internet................................................................................................................. 5
1.5.10 SMS command ................................................................................................................. 5
1.6 Product views................................................................................................................................ 6
Chapter II - Getting Started ........................................................................................................................ 8
2.1 Installation ..................................................................................................................................... 8
2.1.1 Hardware installation .......................................................................................................... 8
2.1.2 SIM card installation ........................................................................................................... 9
2.1.3 Wireless sensor installation................................................................................................ 9
2.2 PC requirement............................................................................................................................. 9
2.3 Utilities installation ...................................................................................................................... 10
2.4 Initializing connection...................................................................................................................11
2.4.1 In a DHCP LAN..................................................................................................................11
2.4.2 In a LAN without DHCP .................................................................................................... 12
2.5 Initializing setup........................................................................................................................... 13
Chapter III - Using and Configuring ......................................................................................................... 17
3.1 Vidsec Viewer Utility ................................................................................................................... 17
3.1.1 Panel instruction ............................................................................................................... 17
3.1.2 Login ................................................................................................................................. 18
3.1.3 Download files from SD card............................................................................................ 19
3.2 Vidsec Setup Utility ..................................................................................................................... 20
3.2.1 Device setting ................................................................................................................... 20
3.2.2 Network setting................................................................................................................. 21
3.2.3 Image setting .................................................................................................................... 23
3.2.4 Alert setting....................................................................................................................... 24
3.2.5 Account setting ................................................................................................................. 29
3.2.6 Sensor setting................................................................................................................... 30
3.2.7 System setting .................................................................................................................. 31
3.2.8 SMS setting ...................................................................................................................... 34
3.2.9 F P setting........................................................................................................................ 37
Attachment Setup and control by SMS command................................................................................... 38

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IMPOR AN SAFE Y INS RUC IONS
1. Do not install near too cold, too hot or humid locations.
2. he wireless sensors are powered by batteries. est the sensors’ batteries monthly, and it is
recommended to change the batteries semiannually.
3. he remote controller’s transmission distance is about 8 meters, but may be affected by
environment such as walls and intense magnetic field.
4. he wireless sensors transmission distance is about 20 meters, but may be affected by
environment such as walls and intense magnetic field. Please test and confirm the effective
wireless transmission distance when installing wireless sensors. And please take it into
consideration that the transmission distance will be reduced by battery capacity decline.
5. Never attempt to open the device. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
6. Only use the provided AC adapter, in order to avoid damage.
7. Never insert anything into the cooling hole to avoid damage or short circuit.
8. Please fix the device firmly to avoid damage caused by falling off.
9. Please do not fix the device in intense magnetic field or heavy wireless network, to avoid signal
disturbance.
10. Please do not touch the lens of the device, to avoid lens damage and image unclear.
11. he wireless sensors have different environment demands. Please read the manual of each
sensor carefully before installation.
12. Always power off before plugging or unplugging the SIM card.
13. CH-1100LG is only for indoor use; never use it in outdoor environment.

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Chapter I - Brief Introduction
1.1 Introduction
With build in cellular module, Vidsec GSM cameras work with just a SIM card. User can setup
and remote control the camera by SMS, and get instant alert snapshots when the camera is triggered by
motion detection or wireless sensors. he cameras are specially designed for surveillance in
circumstances without cabled internet access, such as farm, base station, power plant, and etc.
1.2 Characteristics
 Wireless connection, work with GSM/GPRS;
 Remote control and setup by SMS (arm, disarm, snapshot, etc);
 Scheduled arm/disarm and record;
 Support motion detection and/or wireless sensors trigger;
 Instant alert by email and/or SMS/MMS with snapshot;
 Build in ransFlash card for local storage;

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1.3 Specifications
Model CH-1100LG(2GB) CH-1200LG(2GB)
Supported network protocols
CP/IP, UDP, R P, PPPOE, POP3, SM P
LAN 10/100Base- Network, RJ45 connector
Mobile network GSM 850/EGSM 900 /DCS 1800/PCS 1900
Wireless sensors riggered by up to 31 wireless sensors/ Remote controllers
Motion detection Multi-area motion detection, sensitivity adjustable
Remote control By SMS/ wireless remote controller/ management software
Alarm SMS, MMS/email with snapshots
IR LEDs Automatically turn on; effective distance >15m
Siren
Build-in siren, > 60db. User
defined daily alarm time
period and alarm length
Siren connector (available for 12V/500mA/110dB
siren)
Local storage 2GB ransFlash card (Up to 16GB optional)
I/O port 1/1
Video/Picture compression MPEG4/JPEG
Resolution (Pixels) VGA 640x480 ， CIF 352x288 ， QVGA 320x240, QCIF 176x144
Image rotate Rotate by 180°
Frames per second Max 30 fps @ VGA (in LAN connection)
Image sensor 1/4 inch color CMOS sensor, 320,000 pixels
Minimum illuminance 0.1Lx
Lens 3.6mm Optics lens, 90°Viewing angle, focal distance 1m ～∞
Security Multi-level user access control and password protection
Software update Via network
Dimension (w/o stand) 120(H)x78(W)x42(D) （ mm ）
164(L)×97(W)×91(H)mm
Rated power <5W
Power supply Power adapter AC100 ～ 240V, DC12V/1A
Working environment
emperature: -10°C ～ 40°C ,
Humidity: 20% ～ 90%, Clean
emperature: -20°C ～ 50°C
Other Indoor use only Outdoor ready, IP66 rating
1.4 Package contents
 Standard Optional purchase
1 ． Vidsec main device ×1 1 ． Wireless smoke sensor
2 ． Power adapter (6 meters cable) ×1 2 ． Wireless glass sensor
3 ． Fixing bracket (with screws) ×1 3 ． Wireless gas sensor
4 ． Ethernet cable (Crossover) ×1 4 ． Wireless water sensor
5 ． 2GB flash memory (Build-in) ×1 5 ． Wireless IR sensor
6 ． Software disk ×1, 6 ． Wireless emergent alert key
7. Wireless vibration sensor
8. Wireless door sensor
9. Wireless remote controller

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1.5 Reference
1.5.1 User authori ation type
here’re 2 authorization types for users:
 Administrator
Has the authorization to setup the device, and can take all the provided functions.
 Guest
Only has the authorization to login “Vidsec Viewer Utility” and survey the image, cannot login and
change the settings of “Vidsec Setup Utility”.
1.5.2 Wireless alert sensor
here’re two kinds of wireless alert sensors: irrevocable wireless sensor and revocable wireless
sensor.
Irrevocable wireless sensor: Once the sensor is triggered, the device will alert and record the alert
info, no mater whether it is armed or disarmed.
Revocable wireless sensor: he device will alert and record only if it is armed.
Each device can have 8 kinds of sensors bound,
Sensor Picture Function Type
Wireless
smoke sensor
Alert once there’s danger of smother
caused by fire or other emergency. Irrevocable
Wireless gas
sensor
Alert once gas leak and concentration
reaches a harmful level. Irrevocable
Wireless
water sensor
Alert once there’s water logging on the
floor and reaches a warning level. Irrevocable
Wireless
emergent
alert key
Alert once the emergent key is pressed.
Irrevocable
Wireless door
sensor
Fixed on door or window, it will alert
once the door or window is opened. Revocable
Wireless IR
sensor
Alert once there’s heat radiation
detected by the IR sensor in the night. Revocable
Wireless
glass sensor
Fixed on the glass surface, it will alert
once the glass is broken. Revocable
Wireless
vibration
sensor
Detect vibration and trigger the alarm Revocable

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1.5.3 Arm
Under this status, when alert triggered by motion-detection or other wireless sensors, the device will
alert, record live video, snapshot pictures, and send the alert log, video and pictures by email, MMS or
SMS
1.5.4 Disarm
Under this status, the alert email/SMS/MMS function will be turned off.
Remark: Under the disarming status, the device will still alert if the force alert key on the remote
controller is pressed or irrevocable sensors are triggered.
1.5.5 Alert records
When the device alerts, it will generate an alert log, and start to record live video, snapshot pictures.
All the records will be saved into the build-in flash memory. o download the alert records, please refer
to 3.1.3
1.5.6 Alert Email
he device can send alert records to defined Email address. Once it alerts, you can receive an
Email of alert records.
1.5.7 Clock synchroni ation
he device clock can be set synchronization with PC.
1.5.8 Study
Users can bind the device with wireless alert sensors.
1.5.9 LAN and internet
LAN: Network formed by devices and PC with same network segment. For example, if PC’s IP
address is 192.168.0.1, device’s IP address is 192.168.0.2, PC and device are in a LAN.
Internet: Remote visit and control the device by logon internet.
1.5.10 SMS command
he device can be setup and controlled by SMS commands. Please see the SMS commands in the
attachment.

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1.6 Product views
CH-1100LG
CH-1200LG
[1] IR LEDs
It helps to capture in night or dark environment by automatically lighting.
[2] Lens
Adjust the manual focusing lens to make a clear capture image.
[2.1] Lens cover. Anticlockwise rotate the lens cover and take off it, then rotate the lens manually to
get a clear monitoring image.
[3] Warning light （ CH-1200LG ）
Flashes red and blue when camera starts to work. o turn on/off it, please refer to 3.2.4.6
[4] GSM Antenna
[5] Wireless Antenna
[6] SIM card status indicator
[7] SIM card slot
[8] Reset/study
Press this key for less than two seconds; device will turn to sensor study status. Please refer to
3.2.6.2.
Press and hold this key till the SIM card status indicator turn off. Camera will restart and recover to
factory settings.

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Remark: he factory setting network connection is DHCP.
[9] Ethernet Port for RJ45 connector
[10] 12V DC-in port
[11] Siren connector, available for 12V/500mA/110dB siren.
[12] Power indicator （ CH-1100LG only ）
[13] Status indicator （ CH-1100LG only ）
When the device is working, the status indicator will turn green and here follows the indicator
descriptions when it flashes:
Indicator Status Description
Off Power off
Power
indicator On (red) Power on
Off Start-up abnor al
Fast flashing ＋ light for 2
seconds （ Loop all ）
Ar ed, working properly
Light Disar ed, working properly
Fast flashing ＋ off for 2
seconds （ Loop twice ）
Alert triggered
Fast flashing ＋ slow
flashing （ Loop all ）
Armed, network connection
error.
Status
indicator
Continuous slow
flashing
Disar ed, network connection
error.
Off No GPRS signal
GSM status
indicator Continuous slow
flashing
GPRS network working properly
[14] Alert siren (CH-1100LG)
[15] Input/output port (CH-1100LG)
here are reserved input and output ports in the rear panel of the device. he ports are defined as
NC, NC, GND, OU PU , INPU from left to right.
See the port specifications. (Remark: the max output current of the port is 30mA.)
Port High electrical
level (V)
Low electrical
level (V)
Normal
condition
Alert status Remark
Input 2 ～ 3.6 High electrical
level
riggered by a negative edge
and last for 1 second.
Output 2 ～ 3.3
0 ～ 0.8 Low electrical
level
High electrical
level
Remains the set status after
restarting the device.

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Chapter II - Getting Started
2.1 Installation
2.1.1 Hardware installation
CH-1100LG
he bracket is as Fig. 2-1. It is made up of the locking disc, rotation axis, locking knob, locking
switch, chassis and suction cup.
Fig. 2-1
Clockwise screw the locking disc into the device. Adjust the direction, and then screw the locking
knob to fasten it.
Use the suction cup or screws to fix the chassis to a wall, or other convenient fixing point.
By Suction Cup: Uplift the locking switch, impact the suction cup to the fixing point, and then press
down the locking switch. (Only suitable for table stand)
By screws: Use screws to fix the chassis.
he device can be fixed with following 3 styles:
- Directly stand on the table, as Fig. 2-2.
- Fix the bracket and device on the wall, as Fig. 2-3.
- Fix the bracket and device on the ceiling, as Fig. 2-4.
Fig. 2-2 Fig. 2-3 Fig. 2-4
锁紧旋盘
方向螺旋球
压紧开关
支撑底盘
锁紧旋钮
吸盘
Locking disc
Rotation axis
Chassis
Suction cup
Locking knob
Locking switch