Convision v200 Series User manual

Brand: Convision

Model: v200 Series

Category: Security cameras

Type: User manual

Convision V100/V200 Series

Version 5.1

english

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Convision V100/V200 Series

User Manual

Version 5.1

November 2003

No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the prior

written permission of Convision Technology GmbH.

All the information and descriptions have been compiled with great care on the basis

of thorough research. Despite our great care, we cannot completely rule out errors or

altered applications that may lead to changed operational sequences or different

results. Convision Technology GmbH can accept neither legal responsibility nor any

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including costs arising from accidental connection set up.

Convision Technology GmbH has created this manual to the best of its ability but

cannot guarantee that the programs / systems will serve the purpose aspired by the

user.

Convision Technology GmbH reserves the right to modify the content of the User

Manual without accepting the obligation of informing third parties.

We reserve the right to make technical modifications.

Convision V100/V200 Series

General

Congratulations on purchasing a unit of the Convision V100/V200 Series.

The Convision V100/V200 Series is available in the following versions:

♦=Convision 100 LAN Convision 200 LAN

♦=Convision 100 LAN/ISDN Convision V200 LAN/ISDN

All the descriptions and instructions contained in this manual apply to both versions.

Therefore, the name "Convision V100/V200" is used.

This manual intends to convey the knowledge required to connect and handle your

Convision V100/V200 Series. General information on configuring the required

software on your computer you will find in the document “Convision System

Configuration. You do not need any special software to operate the Convision

V100/V200 Series since all the components are generally included in the standard

software package supplied with the computer.

Please read this manual before connecting your Convision V100/V200.

You can download the latest update of the Convision V100/V200 manual and the

Convision V100/V200 firmware free of charge from the Convision Website

(www.convision.de).

Operate the Convision V100/V200 exclusively with 12 V DC.

Step by Step Procedures

Meeting the System Requirements – refer to Chapter 3

Connecting the Components – refer to Chapter 5

Configuring the System – refer to document “Convision System Configuration“

Setting up Your Browser – refer to document “Convision System Configuration“

Configuring Your Convision V100/V200 – refer to Chapter 6 and 9

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Contents

1 General Information .....................................................6

1.1 Scope of Delivery..........................................................................6

1.2 Safety Instructions .......................................................................6

2 Product Variations ........................................................7

3 System Requirements...................................................8

3.1 Requirements for Operation in an ISDN Telephone Network ........8

3.2 Requirements for Operation in a Local Area Network (LAN).........8

3.3 Software Requirements ................................................................8

4 Controls, Connectors and Indicators.............................9

4.1 Front View ....................................................................................9

4.2 Rear View ...................................................................................10

4.2.1 Convision V100.............................................................................. 10

4.2.2 Convision V200.............................................................................. 11

5 Connecting the Convision V100/V200.........................12

5.1 Connecting the Unit to the Power Supply....................................12

5.2 Connecting the Unit to the LAN...................................................12

5.3 Connecting the Unit to the ISDN.................................................13

5.4 Connecting the Unit via Modem ..................................................14

5.5 Connecting the Cameras .............................................................14

5.5.1 Convision V100.............................................................................. 14

5.5.2 Convision V200.............................................................................. 15

5.6 Input Connections ......................................................................16

6 Initial Configuration of the Convision V100/V200 ......18

6.1 MSN Configuration via ISDN (Convision V100/V200 LAN/ISDN

only)...........................................................................................18

6.2 IP Configuration in a Local Area Network ...................................19

6.3 IP Configuration via a Direct Connection Using a Cross-Connect

Cable...........................................................................................19

6.4 Deleting the Configuration..........................................................20

7 The HTML Pages – Operation and Configuration .........21

8 Operation....................................................................22

8.1 Cameras......................................................................................22

8.1.1 Controllable Camera....................................................................... 23

8.1.2 MPEG ........................................................................................... 26

8.1.3 Sequencer (Convision V200 only) .................................................... 26

8.2 Frame Buffer Display ..................................................................27

8.3 Applications................................................................................28

Convision V100/V200 Series

8.3.1 Sockets ........................................................................................ 28

8.3.2 Weather Station ............................................................................ 28

8.4 Applets .......................................................................................28

8.5 Modules ......................................................................................29

8.6 Information ................................................................................29

9 Configuration ............................................................. 30

9.1 System Settings..........................................................................30

9.1.1 LAN/Ethernet Connection Data ........................................................ 30

9.1.2 ISDN/Modem Connection Data (Convision V100/V200 LAN/ISDN

only).......................................................................................... 32

9.1.3 Language ..................................................................................... 39

9.1.4 Applets......................................................................................... 40

9.1.5 Modules........................................................................................ 41

9.1.6 Configuration – Saving and Uploading .............................................. 41

9.1.7 Update – Uploading New Firmware................................................... 42

9.1.8 Security Settings ........................................................................... 43

9.1.9 Setting the Time and Date.............................................................. 44

9.1.10 Activating the FTP Server ............................................................... 45

9.1.11 Assignment of Devices to the Serial Port........................................... 46

9.1.12 Event Log ..................................................................................... 47

9.2 Camera Settings .........................................................................48

9.2.1 General – Settings for the Image Display.......................................... 48

9.2.2 Name – Renaming Cameras............................................................ 48

9.2.3 Pan/Tilt ........................................................................................ 49

9.2.4 MPEG Parameters .......................................................................... 49

9.2.5 Setting the Camera Properties......................................................... 50

9.3 Events – Actions When an Alarm Is Triggered............................51

9.3.1 Inputs.......................................................................................... 52

9.3.2 Time Control – Time-Dependent Actions........................................... 53

9.4 Actions .......................................................................................55

9.4.1 Configuring the Frame Buffers......................................................... 55

9.4.2 Transferring Data via FTP (Upload) .................................................. 56

9.4.3 Notification via E-Mail..................................................................... 58

9.4.4 E-Mail State (eMail State)............................................................... 59

9.4.5 Notification via SMS (Short Message Service).................................... 59

9.4.6 VdS 2465 ..................................................................................... 60

9.4.7 Further action with no configuration page......................................... 60

10 General Descriptions .................................................. 61

10.1 Using the Convision V100/V200 as a Video Server.....................61

10.2 Live optimized and Live compatible............................................61

10.3 FTP .............................................................................................61

10.4 Password Encryption ..................................................................61

10.5 Channel Bundling........................................................................62

10.6 SMTP or Mail Server....................................................................62

10.7 Control via CGI Parameters ........................................................62

10.8 The TCP/IP Protocol Group.........................................................63

11 Technical Data............................................................ 67

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Appendix A FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions /

Troubleshooting..........................................................68

Appendix B Declaration of Conformity...................................74

Appendix C List of Figures.....................................................75

Appendix D List of Keywords.................................................76

Convision V100/V200 Series

1 General Information

1.1 Scope of Delivery

After unpacking, make sure that all the parts have been delivered.

Convision V100/V200

Power pack DC 12 V/4 A

Power cable

ISDN cable

Mounting bracket kit

CD-ROM with Convision

IPSetup Tool

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Adapter mini DIN8 to D-Sub9

The device type and the serial number are on an adhesive label underneath the

Convision V100/V200. This information is also included on the HTML pages in the

"Information" menu (refer to chapter 8.6). In the "Information" menu, you can also

check the current software version of your Convision V100/V200.

1.2 Safety Instructions

The Convision V100/V200 is a high-quality electronic product. Please follow the

safety instructions below to prevent damage:

Never place the Convision V100/V200 near a heating source e.g.

furnace or heaters or expose it to direct sunlight.

Do not cover the Convision V100/V200.

Only clean your Convision V100/V200 using a moist cloth without

abrasive cleaning agents.

Never open the Convision V100/V200 yourself. In the event of a

malfunction or defect, please contact the Convision Technology

GmbH support service or your dealer.

Opening the unit invalidates the warranty

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2 Product Variations

With the Convision V100/V200 product range, it is possible to connect 1 or 2

cameras and then access them simply via LAN and ISDN using a standard Internet

browser. The Convision V100/V200 IP video servers transmit very high quality and

high resolution images which ensures that no detail is overlooked. These images can

then be viewed, depending on requirements and transmission method, using a

standard browser from any computer.

In the case of an alarm, the Convision V100/V200 stores up to 32 pre and post alarm

images which can then be sent as an e-mail attachment. Afterwards, the frame buffer

is available for use again immediately.

The Convision V100/V200 offers various compression methods (JPEG, MPEG) in

order that the required image quality is always available for every application. For

example, when monitoring areas where cash is handled, the image quality needs to

be much higher than when viewing an entrance door. During live surveillance, it is

possible to view 25 images per second (PAL norm) from the Convision V100/V200

using MPEG.

The video resolution is 352x288 pixels, which corresponds to full VHS quality. The

Convision V200 can transmit full photo quality images in JPEG video mode with an

outstanding resolution of 704x576 pixels. Only with this transmission quality from

Convision Technology are high resolution cameras really used to their full advantage.

Convision V100 LAN

♦=1 Camera input

♦=1 12 Volt DC Output (Power Out)

Convision V100 LAN/ISDN

♦=as Convision V100 LAN, but including ISDN terminal adapter

Convision V200 LAN

♦=2 Camera inputs

♦=no Power Out

Convision V200 LAN/ISDN

♦=as Convision V200 LAN, but including ISDN terminal adapter

Convision V100/V200 Series

3 System Requirements

3.1 Requirements for Operation in an ISDN

Telephone Network

For configuring and operating the Convision V100/V200 via ISDN, you need an basic

ISDN access.

The Convision V100/V200 is completely ready for connection via ISDN, which means

the user need not perform any installation. The Convision V100/V200 has been

equipped with an ISDN card and the required ISDN software has been installed. For

configuring the connections that are to be established via the ISDN interface, please

refer to document “Convision System Configuration“.

If you want to make further settings for the Convision V100/V200 (e.g. TCP/IP,

camera settings etc.) via the ISDN interface, you need a computer with ISDN

capabilities. For more information, please refer to Chapter 6.1.

3.2 Requirements for Operation in a Local Area

Network (LAN)

For configuring and operating the Convision V100/V200 in a local area network

(LAN), you need a computer with an Ethernet interface. The Convision V100/V200 is

designed for a 10/100 Mbit/s autosensing twisted-pair (TP) connection.

For detailed information on cabling, please refer to Chapter 5.2.

3.3 Software Requirements

To be able to configure the Convision V100/V200, you need an Internet browser that

supports Java such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or Netscape Navigator 4.x.

You do not need any special software to operate the Convision V100/V200 since all

the components are generally included in the standard software package supplied

with the computer.

On computers with an MS operating system, you can configure the system by using

Convision IPSetup directly in the form of an .exe file. In the case of other operating

systems, you have to install a "JVM" (Java Virtual Machine), if not yet installed.

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4 Controls, Connectors and

Indicators

4.1 Front View

Figure 1: Front view of the Convision V100/V200

On the front of the Convision V100/V200 there are four indicator lamps which

indicate the status. These include the following:

♦=Cam: This indicator lamp lights up when a camera is connected to the Convision

V100/V200.

♦=Online: lights up when the Convision V100/V200 has completed an active ISDN

connection, flashes when data is transferred.

♦=Link/Activity: lights up when a connection is present to the Ethernet,

flashes when data is transferred.

♦=Power: lights up as soon as the Convision V100/V200 is connected to the line

power and switched on.

Convision V100/V200 Series

4.2 Rear View

4.2.1 Convision V100

Figure 2: Rear view of the Convision V100

1. ISDN: connection for operating the Convision V100/V200 using an ISDN multi-

device connection.

2. ETHERNET: 10/100 Base T connection for using the Convision V100/V200 in a

LAN.

3. Power out: 12V DC power supply for the camera

4. CAM: BNC Video Connector for a camera

5. SERIAL: (Mini Din 8) serial interface: used to control external devices, e.g. swivel

camera, weather station etc. Convision provides a list of all available devices on

its website www.convision.de (also see Chapter 9.1.11).

6. M-Switch: For deleting configuration

7. ON/OFF: pressing this button switches the device on and off.

8. Input connections: used to connect additional devices, e.g. smoke and motion

detectors. (see Chapter 8.3)

9. POWER IN: socket for the power supply supplied with the unit

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4.2.2 Convision V200

Figure 3: Rear view of the Convision V200

1. ISDN: connection for operating the Convision V100/V200 using an ISDN multi-

device connection. .

2. ETHERNET: 10/100 Base T connection for using the Convision V100/V200 in a

LAN.

3. CAM2: BNC Video Connector for a camera

4. CAM1: BNC Video Connector for a camera

5. SERIAL: (Mini Din 8) serial interface: used to control external devices, e.g. swivel

camera, weather station etc. Convision provides a list of all available devices on

its website www.convision.de (also see Chapter 9.1.11).

6. M-Switch: For deleting configuration

7. ON/OFF: pressing this button switches the device on and off.

8. Input connections: used to connect additional devices, e.g. smoke and motion

detectors. (see Chapter 8.3)

♦=POWER IN: socket for the power supply supplied with the unit

Convision V100/V200 Series

5 Connecting the Convision

V100/V200

5.1 Connecting the Unit to the Power Supply

Plug the 12-V connector of the power pack cable into the power socket of your

Convision V100/V200. Connect the power pack to the power supply socket using the

power cable. Activate the on/off switch on the rear of the unit. The power LED will

light up.

5.2 Connecting the Unit to the LAN

In a LAN, you have to establish a connection between the Convision V100/V200 and

your computer via a hub or switch using a twisted-pair cable with an RJ-45

connector.

Figure 4: LAN connection

1. Connect one end of the TP cable to the Ethernet output on the rear of the

Convision V100/V200 (refer to Figure 2: Rear view of the Convision V100 or

Figure 3: Rear view of the Convision V200).

2. Connect the other end of the TP cable to one of the inputs on the hub.

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3. The Link/Active LED next to the Ethernet interface will light up. For information on

setting the IP addresses, please refer to Chapter 6.2. For detailed information on

IP addresses, please refer to Chapter 10.8.

5.3 Connecting the Unit to the ISDN

Your telecommunications network operator provides ISDN access via a network

terminator (NT).

1. Plug one end of the ISDN cable provided (labelled "ISDN") into the ISDN port on

the rear of the device (refer to to Figure 2: Rear view of the Convision V100 or

Figure 3: Rear view of the Convision V200).

2. Plug the other end of the cable into the RJ-45-socket of the ISDN network

terminator.

Figure 5: Connection via ISDN

To be able to communicate with your Convision V100/V200 via ISDN, your computer

must be equipped with the appropriate ISDN hardware (e.g. ISDN card). For

information on installing ISDN hardware, please review the respective manuals of

your computer and of the device to be installed. In addition, you have to configure a

dial-up networking on your computer (refer to document ”Convision System

Configuration“).

Convision V100/V200 Series

Operating the Unit Connected to Telecommunications

Equipment

If you want to operate your Convision V100/V200 connected to telecommunications

equipment, you have to connect the Convision V100/V200 to the S0-bus in parallel to

an ISDN telephone that can be accessed from your computer.

For the initial configuration, dial the telephone number assigned to the telephone

connected. Since this is a data call, the phone will not answer (i.e. the phone will not

ring) but the Convision V100/V200 will answer the call.

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enable data transmission for the access. For this purpose, contact the manufacturer

of the telecommunications equipment.

5.4 Connecting the Unit via Modem

To operate the Convision V100/V200 via an analogue modem, connect the modem

to the serial interface (Serial) of your Convision V100/V200 using a serial cable.

Connect the modem to the telephone socket using the telephone cable and to the

power supply via the power pack. For information on configuring the unit, refer to

Chapter 9.1.2.

5.5 Connecting the Cameras

5.5.1 Convision V100

Figure 6: Camera connection to Convision V100

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1. To supply the camera with 12V DC, connect the power supply of the camera to

the Power out socket next to the Video connection on the rear. The camera can

also be supplied with power externally by a separate power supply.

2. Connect the BNC connector to a camera input on the rear of the Convision

V100/V200.

Connecting a controllable Camera

3. Connect the video cable via the adapter supplied (Cinch to BNC) to the first

camera input of the Convision V100/V200.

4. Connect the control cable (9pin Sub-D to 8pin mini DIN) to the serial input (Serial)

of the Convision V100/V200.

5. The camera is supplied with power via the power pack delivered together with the

camera.

Define the serial input used on the Configuration / System / Device page (refer to

Chapter 9.1).

5.5.2 Convision V200

Figure 7: Camera connection to Convision V200

Cameras are connected in the same way as with the Convision V100, but the power

is always supplied separately by the power pack included with the cameras.

If you want to connect several controllable cameras to a Convision V100/V200, all

the cameras following the first one are controlled via series cable connections of the

individual cameras (8pin mini DIN connectors).

You cannot operate 2 different types of controllable cameras simultaneously

via the Convision V100/V200.

Convision V100/V200 Series

In some controllable cameras you have to set an internal control address. For

this purpose, please use the addresses starting with "1".

For controlling a camera not supported by the Convision V100/V200 you have to

enable the "Serial-URL-Port" option on the Configuration/System/Device page. For

more information on this topic, please read Chapter 9.1.11 – Serial-URL-Port. The

unit is controlled via a separate applet that can be uploaded to the Convision

V100/V200 (refer to Chapter 8.4 and 9.1.4).

5.6 Input Connections

Connect only devices that have been designed for 12V to your

Convision V100/V200.

Never use 230 Volts on your Convision V100/V200!

Connecting the Lines to the Terminal Strip

1. Remove approx. 10 to 13 mm of the cable insulation.

2. Using a small screwdriver, press against the clamping device above the

receptacle and push the twisted cable into the receptacle.

3. After releasing the clamping device, it retains the cable. Check by pulling gently

on the cable.

Input Connections

Alarm devices for various purposes can be connected to the six inputs. Please

observe that only 12 V devices may be connected to the inputs.

Fig. 8: Example 1 Input Connection

Connection of a switch

Type NC (Normally Closed)

break contact

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Fig. 9: Example 2 Input Connection

Connection of a magnetic switch

Type NC (Normally Closed)

break contact

Fig. 10: Example 3 Input Connection

Connection of a motion detector

for alarm units

with own power supply

Type NC (Normally Closed)

break contact

Convision V100/V200 Series

6 Initial Configuration of the

Convision V100/V200

For information on the local configuration of your computer, please refer to document

“Convision System Configuration“. For information on setting up the browser, please

refer to document “Convision System Configuration“.

To establish the first connection with the Convision V100/V200, please follow the

configuration procedure in this chapter. If you have already succeeded in establishing

a connection with the Convision V100/V200, you can skip this chapter. To customize

the configuration of your Convision V100/V200, refer to the detailed description of the

configuration options in Chapter 9. There, you will find a description of the menus

and buttons together with their functions.

When delivered, the Convision V100/V200 is not configured, i.e. it has not been

assigned an IP address or MSN (multiple subscriber number). This is indicated by the

slowly flashing Online LED following the booting procedure. For this reason, the unit

must be configured. The configuration software "IP Setup" is on the "Products +

Partners" CD in the "Software" folder.

There are four different ways to set up the Convision V100/V200 depending on your

connection.

1. MSN configuration via ISDN

2. IP Configuration in a Local Area Network

3. IP configuration via a direct link between the PC and the Convision V100/V200

using a cross-connect cable

6.1 MSN Configuration via ISDN (Convision

V100/V200 LAN/ISDN only)

To set up the Convision V100/V200 via ISDN, you have to install a dial-up networking

on your computer. For information on this topic, please refer to document “Convision

System Configuration“.

Once dial-up networking has been configured for establishing a connection to the

Convision V100/V200, you can set up the unit. To connect to the Convision

V100/V200, establish a dial-up connection. Do not enter a username or password

(refer to PPP Password, Chapter 9.1.2) and click the "Connect" button. The ISDN

connection to the Convision V100/V200 will be established.

For operation via ISDN, the IP address 10.0.0.10 has been preset for your Convision

V100/V200 but you can change it.

1. Start your browser and enter http://10.0.0.10 as the URL. Your browser will

display the homepage of the Convision V100/V200.

2. Click on "Configuration / System / ISDN/Modem", and then "ISDN”

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3. Enter the multiple subscriber number (MSN) assigned.

4. If defined, enter the PPP password to prevent unauthorized connection.

5. Save the data.

If you operate more than one piece of ISDN equipment on one ISDN

connection, you have to assign each unit a separate MSN number to prevent

conflicts.

6.2 IP Configuration in a Local Area Network

Follow the installation procedure below to set up the Convision V100/V200 in the

LAN:

1. Install and configure your LAN network (refer to document “Convision System

Configuration“).

2. Integrate the Convision V100/V200 into your LAN network as described in

Chapter 5.2.

3. Copy the configuration software "IP Setup" from the CD into a directory on your

computer.

4. Open the Convision IPSetup program. For this purpose, the computer must be in

the same network segment (defined by the network mask) as the Convision

V100/V200. In Windows, the program is launched using "IPSETUP.EXE".

As this is a Java program, it can also be started by opening "java IPSetup".

5. After a few moments (max. 1 min) the program will display the Convision

V100/V200. If the program is not automatically started, double-click the entry and

then enter the IP address and the network mask. (For more information about IP

addresses and network masks refer to Chapter 10.8).

Figure 11:

Initial configuration

with IPSetup

6.3 IP Configuration via a Direct Connection

Using a Cross-Connect Cable

The following hardware and software is required to set up the Convision V100/V200

via a cross-connect cable:

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