Vicon SN680D-WNIR User manual

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XX270-00-00
SN680D-WNIR Network
PTZ Dome
Vicon Industries Inc. does not warrant that the functions contained in this equipment will meet your requirements or that the
operation will be entirely error free or perform precisely as described in the documentation. This system has not been designed
to be used in life-critical situations and must not be used for this purpose.
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User Guide

WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO
NOT INSERT ANY METALLIC OBJECTS THROUGH THE
VENTILATION GRILLS OR OTHER OPENINGS ON THE
EQUIPMENT.
CAUTION
EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within
the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
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FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
FCC INFORMATION: This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated
in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme
NMB-003 du Canada.
CE COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may
cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take
adequate measures.
CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED
BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING
TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. CAUTION – THESE SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR USE BY
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT PERFORM ANY SERVICING OTHER THAN
THAT CONTAINED IN THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS UNLESS YOU
ARE QUALIFIED TO DO SO.
16. Use satisfy clause 2.5 of IEC60950-1/UL60950-1 or Certified/Listed
Class 2 power source only.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Description....................................................................................................................7
1.1 Components ......................................................................................................................... 7
1.2 Key Features......................................................................................................................... 8
2. Installation.....................................................................................................................9
2.1 Installation ............................................................................................................................ 9
2.2 Basic Configuration of Camera System........................................................................... 12
2.3 Connections........................................................................................................................ 13
2.4 Network Connection & IP assignment ............................................................................. 14
3. Operation.....................................................................................................................15
3.1 Access from a browser...................................................................................................... 15
3.2 Access from the internet ................................................................................................... 16
3.3 Setting the admin password over a secure connection................................................. 16
3.4 Live View Page ................................................................................................................... 16
3.5 Network Camera Setup...................................................................................................... 18
3.5.1 Basic Configuration..................................................................................................... 19
1) Users.............................................................................................................................. 19
2) Network.......................................................................................................................... 20
3) Video & Image ............................................................................................................... 21
4) Audio.............................................................................................................................. 23
5) Date & Time ................................................................................................................... 25
3.5.2 Live View, Source........................................................................................................ 26
3.5.3 Video & Image.............................................................................................................. 27
1) Basic .............................................................................................................................. 27
2) Image.............................................................................................................................. 28
3) AE & AWB...................................................................................................................... 29
4) Day & Night.................................................................................................................... 31
5) Auto Focus .................................................................................................................... 32
6) DIS.................................................................................................................................. 33
7) Webcasting.................................................................................................................... 34
3.5.4 Audio............................................................................................................................. 35
3.5.5 Event............................................................................................................................. 36
1) Event In.......................................................................................................................... 36
2) Event Out....................................................................................................................... 42
3) Event Map...................................................................................................................... 50
3.5.6 Dome Configuration .................................................................................................... 52
1) Preset............................................................................................................................. 52
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2) Tour................................................................................................................................53
3) Motor Setup................................................................................................................... 54
4) RS485............................................................................................................................. 55
5) View Angle..................................................................................................................... 56
6) System Menu................................................................................................................. 57
7) Privacy Zone.................................................................................................................. 58
3.5.7 System.......................................................................................................................... 59
1) Information .................................................................................................................... 59
2) Security.......................................................................................................................... 60
3) Date & Time ................................................................................................................... 63
4) Network.......................................................................................................................... 64
5) Language....................................................................................................................... 74
6) Maintenance .................................................................................................................. 75
7) Support .......................................................................................................................... 76
3.5.8 About ............................................................................................................................ 79
3.6 Help...................................................................................................................................... 80
3.7 Resetting to the Factory Default Settings........................................................................ 81
4. Appendix .....................................................................................................................82
4.1 Troubleshooting................................................................................................................. 82
4.2 Alarm Connection .............................................................................................................. 83
4.3 Preventive Maintenance .................................................................................................... 83
4.4 Product Specification ........................................................................................................ 84
4.5 System Requirement for Web Browser............................................................................ 86
4.6 General Performance Considerations.............................................................................. 86
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1. Description
The information in this manual provides quick installation and setup procedures for the SN680D-
WNIR Camera Dome. This unit should only be installed by a qualified technician using approved
materials in conformance with federal, state, and local codes. Read these instructions thoroughly
before beginning an installation. Always refer to Vicon’s website to assure you have the most up-
to-date manual, www.vicon-security.com.
Vicon’s SN680D HD Network Dome Camera is designed for performance in the most demanding
security installations. The 1080P megapixel pan, tilt, zoom (PTZ) camera series has an integrated
30x optical zoom lens (4.3 mm to 129 mm); integrated IR LEDs provide illumination up to a range
of 394 ft (120 m).
The SN680D provides triple-streaming video and supports H.264 compression technology,
drastically reducing file sizes and conserving valuable network bandwidth. Users can receive
multiple streams simultaneously in different resolutions, frame rates and image qualities for
viewing on different platforms.
The 12 VDC camera dome is designed for easy installation. The SN680D can be mounted on a wall
or ceiling. Additional accessories allow the unit to be pendant mounted on a wall mount or in-
ceiling. The camera can be tilted to 10 degrees above the horizon.
1.1 Components
This system comes with the following components;
Dome Camera 1
Installation Guide/CD 1
RJ-45 Coupler 1
2P screw type Connector 1
3P screw type Connector 1
12 VDC Adaptor 1
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1.2 Key Features
Brilliant video quality
The network camera offers the highly efficient H.264 video compression, which drastically
reduces bandwidth and storage requirements without compromising image quality. Motion
JPEG is also supported for increased flexibility.
Triple Streams
The network camera can deliver triple video streams simultaneously at full frame rate in all
resolutions up to 1920 x 1080 using Motion JPEG and H.264. This means that several video
streams can be configured with different compression formats, resolutions and frame rates for
different needs.
Image setting adjustment
The network camera enables users to adjust image settings such as contrast, brightness and
saturation to improve images before encoding takes place.
Intelligent video capabilities
The network camera includes intelligent capabilities such as enhanced video motion detection.
The network camera’s external inputs and outputs can be connected to devices such as
sensors and relays, enabling the system to react to alarms and activate lights or open/close
doors.
Improved Security
The network camera logs all user access and lists currently connected users. Also, its full
frame rate video can be provided over HTTPS.
Built-in Synchronized IR LED and Fixed IR LED
The camera is equipped with two built-in IR LEDs, a fixed one for wide view and a zoom
synchronized adjustable one for distant view.
ONVIF Certificate
This is a global interface standard that makes it easier for end users, integrators, consultants,
and manufacturers to take advantage of the possibilities offered by network video technology.
ONVIF enables interoperability between different vendor products, increased flexibility,
reduced cost, and future-proof systems.
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2. Installation
2.1 Installation Procedure
An optional mounting kit, either a wall mount (V660-HDB242) or ceiling mount (V660-HDB241), is
required to install the dome camera.
The wall or ceiling mount must be attached to a structural object such as hard wood or concrete
that will support the weight of the mount and dome camera.
The use of a solid backboard is recommended when attaching to gypsum walls.
1. Remove the protection pad and the tape that is attached to the dome camera.
2. Attach the mounting base to wall/ceiling using the supplied M8/M6 tapping screw and plastic
bushing.
3. To seal tightly, wrap the thread of the pipe end with Teflon tape about 20 times. Then use a
silicone rubber sealant to seal the area where the wall (ceiling) mount and the pipe meet.
4. Place a bead of silicone sealant around the wall and ceiling mount mounting flange; press it to
the surface and line up the flange hole with drilled holes.
Caution 1: A silicone rubber sealant must be applied to seal the housing to secure
waterproofing.
Caution 2: When installing, a mounting bracket must be used.
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2.1.1 Installation - Wall Mount
A wall mounting plate is supplied with the wall mount; this must be attached to a structural object
such as concrete that will support the weight of the mount and dome camera.
1. Select a suitable mounting location and verify there is sufficient cable to reach the middle of
the wall mount.
2. Mark and drill mounting holes in the mounting surface using the wall mount flange as a
template. Open a cable access hole, if needed.
3. Secure the mounting plate to the wall using the hardware provided or appropriate for the
mounting surface.
4. Pull out cables required to connect to the dome camera from the wall or route cables through
a section of 0.75 in. (19 mm) conduit pipe.
5. Remove the cable access plate from the underside of the wall mount bracket.
6. Attach the wall mount bracket using screws; route cables through the access plate hole.
7. Attach the housing’s safety wire to the wall mount’s latch.
8. Route cables on the dome through the wall mount bracket. Fix the housing to the wall mount
bracket using the locking nut and tighten the housing set screw with the supplied wrench.
9. After connecting cables, reattach the access plate.
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2.1.2 Installation - Ceiling Mount
A ceiling mounting plate is supplied with the ceiling mount; this must be attached to a structural
object such as concrete that will support the weight of the mount and dome camera.
1. Select a suitable mounting location
and verify there is sufficient cable
to connect with cables from the
housing.
2. Mark and drill mounting holes in
the surface using the ceiling
mount flange as a template.
3. Secure the mounting plate to the
wall using the hardware provided
or appropriate for the mounting
surface.
4. Pull out cables required to connect
to the dome camera from the
ceiling.
5. Attach the ceiling mount plate
using screws; route cables
through the locking nut.
6. Route cables through the pipe.
Tighten the housing with the pipe
using the socket.
7. Attach the housing's safety wire to
the ceiling mount's M6X35
tapping screw.
8. After connecting cables, fix the
pipe to the ceiling mount using the
locking nut.
9. Tighten set screws of the socket
and locking nut with the supplied
wrench.
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2.2 Basic Configuration of Camera System
No. CONNECTOR COLOR DESCRIPTION
1 DC JACK BLACK 12 VDC
2 RJ-45 BLACK Ethernet, RJ-45 port compatible with
10/100Mbps
3 RCA BLACK AUDIO INPUT
4 RCA GRAY AUDIO OUTPUT
GRAY GND
RED ALARM INPUT
5 3P Cable
BLUE ALARM OUTPUT
BROWN RS485+(A)
6 2P Cable BROWN/WHITE RS485-(B)
7 1P Cable YELLOW/GREEN F_GND
The camera must be installed by qualified service personnel in accordance with all local and
federal electrical and building codes.
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2.3 Connections
Connecting the Network
Connect a standard RJ-45 cable to the network port of the camera. Generally a cross-over
cable is used for direct connection to a PC, while a direct cable is used for connection to a hub.
Connecting Alarms
- AI (Alarm Input)
You can use external devices to signal the camera to react on events. Mechanical or
electrical switches can be wired to the AI (Alarm Input) and G (Ground) connectors.
- G (Ground)
NOTE: All the connectors marked G or GND are common.
Connect the ground side of the alarm input and/or alarm output to the G (Ground) connector.
- AO (Alarm Output)
The camera can activate external devices such as buzzers or lights. Connect the device to
the AO (Alarm Output) and G (Ground) connectors.
Connecting to the RS-485
The camera can be controlled remotely by an external device or control system, such as a
control keyboard, using RS-485 half-duplex serial communications signals.
Connecting the Power
Connect power of 12 VDC 5 A for the camera.
Use satisfy clause 2.5 of IEC60950-1/UL60950-1 or Certified/Listed Class 2 power source only.
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2.4 Network Connection & IP assignment
The network camera is designed for use on an Ethernet network and requires an IP address for
access. Most networks today have a DHCP server that automatically assigns IP addresses to
connected devices. By the factory default, your camera is set to obtain the IP address
automatically via DHCP server. If your network does not have a DHCP server the network camera
will use 192.168.1.100 as the default IP address.
If DHCP is enabled and the product cannot be accessed, run the “SmartManager” utility on the CD
to search and allocate an IP address, or reset the product to the factory default settings and then
perform the installation again
1) Connect the network camera/device to the network and power up.
2) Start SmartManager utility (Start > All programs > SmartManager > SmartManager). The main
window will display, and after a short while any network devices connected to the network will
be displayed in the list.
3) Select the camera on the list and click right button of the mouse. The pop-up menu displays
as below.
4) Select Assign IP Address. The Assign IP window will display. Enter the required IP address.
Note: For more information, refer to the SmartManager
User’s Manual.
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3. Operation
The network camera can be used with Windows® operating system and browsers. The
recommended browsers are Internet Explorer®, Safari®, Firefox®, Opera™ and Google®
Chrome® with Windows.
NOTE: To view streaming video in Microsoft Internet Explorer, set your browser to allow ActiveX
controls.
3.1 Access from a browser
1) Start a browser (i.e., Internet Explorer).
2) Enter the IP address or host name of the network camera in the Location/Address field of your
browser.
3) A starting page displays. Click Live View or Setup to enter web page.
4) The network camera’s Live Viewpage appears in your browser.
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3.2 Access from the internet
Once connected, the network camera is accessible on your local network (LAN). To access the
network camera from the Internet you must configure your broadband router to allow incoming data
traffic to the network camera. To do this, enable the NAT traversal feature, which will attempt to
automatically configure the router to allow access to the network camera. This is enabled from
Setup > System > Network > NAT. For more information, refer to “3.5.7 System > Network > NAT”.
3.3 Setting the admin password over a secure connection
To gain access to the product, the password for the default administrator user must be set. This is
done in the “Admin Password” dialog, which is displayed when the network camera is accessed for
setup the first time. Enter your admin name and password, set by the administrator.
Note:The default administrator user name “ADMIN”
and password is “1234”. If the password is lost, the
network camera must be reset to the factory default
settings. Refer to “Resetting to the factory default
settings.”
To prevent network eavesdropping when setting the
admin password, this can be done via an encrypted
HTTPS connection, which requires an HTTPS
certificate(seeNOTE below).
To set the password via a standard HTTP connection, enter it directly in the first dialog shown
below. To set the password via an encrypted HTTPS connection, see “3.5.7 System > Security >
HTTPS”.
Note: HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL) is a protocol used to encrypt the traffic
between web browsers and servers. The HTTPS certificate controls the encrypted
exchange of information.
3.4 Live View Page
T
he Live View page provides several
s
creen modes: 1920x1080, 1280x1024,
1280x720, 704x480 (576), 640x480,
a
nd 320x240. Users can select the
m
ost suitable of these modes. Adjust
t
he mode in accordance with your PC
s
pecifications and monitoring purposes.
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1) General controls
Live View Page Setup Page Help Page
The video drop-down list allows the selection of a customized or pre-
programmed video stream on the Live View page. Stream profiles are configured under Setup
> Basic Configuration > Video & Image. For more information, see “3.5.1 Basic Configuration
> Video & Image”.
The resolution drop-down list allows the selection of the most suitable
video resolution to be displayed on Live View page.
The protocol drop-down list allows the selection of which combination of
protocols and methods to use depending on your viewing requirements, and on the properties
of your network.
2) Control toolbar
The live viewer toolbar is available in the web browser page only. It displays the following
buttons:
The Stop button stops the video stream being played. Pressing the key again toggles
the start and stop. The Start button connects to the network camera or starts playing a
video stream.
The Pause button temporarily stops (pauses) the video stream being played.
The Snapshot button takes a still picture (snapshot) of the current image. The location
where the image is saved can be specified.
The digital zoom activates a zoom-in or zoom-out function for the video image on the
live screen.
The Full Screen button causes the video image to fill the entire screen area. No other
windows will be visible. Press the 'Esc' button on the computer keyboard to cancel full
screen view.
The Manual Trigger button activates a pop-up window to manually start or stop the
event.
The PTZ button activates a pop-up window for Pan, Tilt and Zoom control.
Use this scale to control the volume of the speakers.
Use this scale to control the volume of the microphone.
The PTZ button activates a pop-up window for Pan, Tilt and Zoom control.
This controls video P/T/Z position for live view as well as for preset and tour setup.
You can also control Iris, Focus and P/T/Z speed, which are applied for live view only.
Additionally, a camera can be moved to a preset position or tour.
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3) Video Streams
The network camera provides several images and video stream formats. Your requirements
and the properties of your network will determine the type you use.
The Live View page in the network camera provides access to H.264 and Motion JPEG video
streams, and to the list of available video streams. Other applications and clients can also
access these video streams/images directly, without going via the Live View page.
3.5 Network Camera Setup
This section describes how to configure the network camera, and is intended for product.
Administrators, who have unrestricted access to all the Setup tools; and Operators, who have
access to the settings for Basic Configuration, Live View, Video & Image, Audio, Event, Dome
Configuration, and System. The configuration categories are displayed along the left side of the
screen. Click on the category to be configured; the name will turn yellow and that configuration
screen will display.
You can configure the network camera by clicking Setup in the top right-hand corner of the Live
View page. Click on the to access the online help that explains the setup tools.
When accessing the network camera for the first time, the
“Admin Password” dialog appears. Enter your admin name
and password, set by the administrator.
Note: If the password is lost, the network camera must be
reset to the factory default settings. Please see “Resetting to
the Factory Default Settings”.
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3.5.1 Basic Configuration
You can see the device information in this information page.
1) Users
User access control is enabled by default. An administrator can set up other users, by giving
these user names and passwords. It is also possible to allow anonymous viewer login, which
means that anybody may access the Live View page, as described below:
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The user list displays the authorized users and user groups (levels):
User Group Authority
Guest Provides the lowest level of access, which only allows access
to the Live View page.
Operator An operator can view the Live View page, create and modify events, and adjust certain other settings. Operators have no
access to System Options.
Administrator An administrator has unrestricted access to the Setup tools
and can determine the registration of all other users.
An administrator can Add, Modify or Remove users in the list by clicking the appropriate button. Click
Save to save the settings or Reset to cancel.
Enable anonymous viewer login: Check the box to use the webcasting features. Refer to
“3.5.3 Video & Image” for more details.
Enable WS-Security: Do not check this box to connect and monitor the network camera
through Vicon’s viewing software using drivers older than 935.
Note: WS-Security is an open format for signing and encryption of message parts, for
supplying credentials in the form of security tokens, and for security passing those tokens in
a message.
2) Network
The network camera supports both IP version 4 and IP version 6. Both versions may be
enabled simultaneously, and at least one version must always be enabled. When using IPv4,
the IP address for the network camera can be set automatically via DHCP, or a static IP
address can be set manually. If IPv6 is enabled, the network camera receives an IP address
according to the configuration in the network router. There is also the option of using the
Internet Dynamic DNS Service. For more information on setting the network, see “3.5.7
System > Network > Basic”.
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