VIDEO DOMAIN TECHNOLOGIES MEMOCAM User manual

Installation Manual
MemoCam®
MemoCam®Plus
MemoCam®DVR
MemoCam®Plus/S*
MemoCam®DVR/S*

Version 3.2.002
PN/V7140001

Copyright Video Domain Technologies Ltd. 2003
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change the specifications of the product described in this manual without
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responsibility for any inconsistencies between the actual product and this
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responsibility for any consequences that may arise while installing and/or
using this product.
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Technologies Ltd. assumes no responsibility for any errors contained herein.
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of patents held by various parties. It is the responsibility of the user to assure
that a particular implementation does not infringe on those patents. Video
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intellectual property infringement.
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Manufacturer: Video Domain Technologies Ltd.
Model: MemoCam
Rated voltage(s): 12VDC
Current(s) (or power): 0.5 A
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This Class A/B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numẻrique de la classe A/B est conforme ảla norme NMB-003 du Canada.
FCC
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Video Domain could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................... 1
Models and Features......................................................................2
Physical Description .......................................................................5
Installing the MemoCam®Unit........................................ 9
MemoCam®Applications...............................................................9
Connecting External Equipment ...............................................10
Connecting an External Device .................................................17
MemoCam®Series Circuit Boards .............................................19
Connecting the Power Source ..................................................24
Connecting External Cameras ...................................................25
Connecting an External Monitor...............................................26
Connecting an External Contact ...............................................26
Connecting an Arm/Disarm Control..........................................26
Connecting a Light, Siren, or IR Illuminator ..............................27
Connecting Multiple MemoCam®Plus/S* or MemoCam®DVR/S*
Units to a Host .........................................................................27
Mounting the MemoCam®Unit...................................................31
Connecting the Power Supply ......................................................33
Operating the MemoCam®............................................ 35
Understanding LED Indicators and Audible Signals......................35
LED Indicators ..........................................................................35
Audible Signals.........................................................................36
Performing Remote Control Operations .......................................37
Using the Remote Control ........................................................37

Arming the MemoCam®...........................................................37
Disarming the MemoCam®.......................................................38
Recording a Snapshot...............................................................38
Controlling the Video Output ...................................................39
Configuring the MemoCam®.........................................41
Using the Multimedia Card ..........................................................41
Formatting the Multimedia Card ..............................................41
Changing the Configuration Settings on the Multimedia Card .42
Updating the Configuration of the MemoCam®Unit................42
Testing the Installation ..................................................45
Testing System Functionality ........................................................45
Troubleshooting...........................................................................45
Technical Specifications .................................................49
Dimensions ..................................................................................49
Camera ........................................................................................49
Multimedia Card Reader ..............................................................49
Picture Format and Recording......................................................50
Infrared Motion Detector – Dual Element PIR...............................50
Interfaces and Switches ...............................................................51
Power Supply ...............................................................................51
System Requirements...................................................................51
PC Minimum Requirements ......................................................51
Pocket PC Minimum Requirements...........................................52
Glossary .........................................................................53

Introduction
Congratulations! You have chosen the MemoCam modular
security solution. MemoCam replaces the classic combination
of Time Lapse VCR, PIR detector and camera equipment with a
fully integrated system, packaged in a standard PIR detector
case.
MemoCam is a modular solution that allows for economical
system expansion and optimized use of existing equipment.
With MemoCam, you can expand from a single unit to
multiple sites and cameras.
MemoCam is a configurable system solution for PIR and Video
detection, CCTV monitoring, snapshot recording, and alarm
triggering.
MemoCam stores all images in a Multimedia Card. To analyze
the recorded events on a PC, the Multimedia Card is removed
from the MemoCam unit and images are downloaded using a
Multimedia Card reader and the MemoCam software.
One or more stand-alone units can be placed at different
locations. The units are configured using the Multimedia Card.
The MemoCam is activated using the remote control unit.
Figure 1. The MemoCam System
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The MemoCam unit has the following features:
 Automatic setup using the Multimedia Card.
 User defined image quality, frame rate, and recording time
per event, delay between frames, and more.
 Fixed or cyclic recording modes.
 Pre-alarm recording.
 Image integrity protection.
 Arm/Disarm Scheduler.
 Video motion detection (MemoCam Plus, DVR).
 Multi camera support (MemoCam Plus, DVR).
 Video out.
 Remote Control unit.
Models and Features
This manual describes how to implement and install each of
the following MemoCam series models:
 MemoCam — includes a CCD camera, a video
compression engine, a removable Multimedia Card, a
Passive Infrared (PIR) detector, and the option to connect
an external monitor and external alarm devices.
 MemoCam Plus — provides additional features including
the option of connecting external cameras and external
PIRs and Video Motion Detection (VMD).
 MemoCam DVR — designed for easy integration into
existing CCTV systems. MemoCam DVR does not contain a
camera or PIR, but supports up to three external cameras,
VMD, and video output capability.
 MemoCam Plus/S* — like the MemoCam Plus but
provides the additional feature of a built-in serial port for
serial communication. “*” denotes “2” or “4”. The digit
represents the type of built-in serial communication port
featured by the model. MemoCam Plus/S2 and features an
RS-232 port. MemoCam Plus/S4 features an RS-485 port. A
series of MemoCam Plus/S4 units can all be connected to a
host.
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 MemoCam DVR/S* — like the MemoCam DVR but
provides the additional feature of a built-in serial port for
serial communication. “*” denotes “2” or “4”. The digit
represents the type of built-in serial communication port
featured by the model. MemoCam DVR/S2 features an
RS-232 port. MemoCam DVR/S4 features an RS-485 port.
Table 1 shows a comparison of the main features of each
model in the MemoCam series.
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Table 1. MemoCam Models and Features
Function MemoCam
MemoCam Plus
and MemoCam
Plus/S*
MemoCam DVR
and MemoCam
DVR/S*
Input Interfaces 2 3(programmable) 3(programmable)
Programmable
Output Relay
Interface
1 1 1
PIR Detection
Output Relay
Interfaces
1 1 -
Internal B&W
Pin Hole Camera
Yes Yes No
Video Input
Interfaces
- 2 3
Video Output
Interface
1 1 1
Video Motion
Detection
No Yes Yes
Buzzer Yes Yes Yes
LEDs 3 3 3
Power Source EXT.
12V/500mA
DC
EXT. 12V/500mA
DC
EXT. 12V/400mA
DC
Tamper
Detection
Switch
Yes Yes No
External Control
Panel Input
Yes Yes Yes
Infra Red
Remote Control
Yes Yes Yes
Multimedia Card Yes Yes Yes
RS-485 port No Plus/S4 only DVR/S4 only
RS-232 port No Plus/S2 only DVR/S2 only
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