Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction..................................................................................................1-1
Overview.................................................................................................................................. 1-2
Package Checklist.................................................................................................................... 1-4
Product Features ...................................................................................................................... 1-4
Typical Application.................................................................................................................. 1-5
Panel Layout of the VPort 251................................................................................................. 1-6
Product Description ................................................................................................................. 1-7
Chapter 2 Getting Started.............................................................................................2-1
Before Getting Started ............................................................................................................. 2-2
Initial Installation and Configuration....................................................................................... 2-2
RS-232 Console Configuration (115200, None, 8, 1, VT1 00) .................................... 2-8
Mounting the VPort 251 ........................................................................................................ 2-12
Mounting Dimension (Unit=mm)............................................................................... 2-12
DIN-Rail Mounting (Optional)................................................................................... 2-13
Wall Mounting............................................................................................................ 2-13
Wiring Requirements.............................................................................................................2-14
Grounding the VPort 251............................................................................................ 2-14
Wiring the Relay Output............................................................................................. 2-14
Wiring the Digital Inputs............................................................................................ 2-15
RS-232 Connection..................................................................................................... 2-15
10/100BaseT(X) Ethernet Port Connection................................................................ 2-16
PTZ Port ..................................................................................................................... 2-17
Chapter 3 Accessing VPort 251’s Web-based Manager.............................................3-1
Functions Featured on the VPort’s Web Homepage................................................................. 3-2
VPort’s Information...................................................................................................... 3-2
Server Name................................................................................................................. 3-3
Camera Image View..................................................................................................... 3-3
Audio Control............................................................................................................... 3-3
Client Setting................................................................................................................ 3-3
System Configuration................................................................................................... 3-4
Video Information ........................................................................................................ 3-4
PTZ Control Panel........................................................................................................ 3-4
PTZ (Motorized) Camera Control ................................................................................ 3-5
Custom PTZ Camera Commands................................................................................. 3-6
Video Image Snapshots................................................................................................ 3-6
Relay Control................................................................................................................ 3-6
Chapter 4 System Configuration..................................................................................4-1
System Configuration by Web Console ................................................................................... 4-2
System ..........................................................................................................................4-3
Network........................................................................................................................ 4-9
Video .......................................................................................................................... 4-24
Audio.......................................................................................................................... 4-32
Alarm.......................................................................................................................... 4-32
Appendix A Frequently Asked Questions .....................................................................A-1
Appendix B Settings of Supported PTZ Cameras.........................................................B-1