Moxa VPort 25 User manual

Brand: Moxa

Model: VPort 25

Category: Security cameras

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Moxa VPort 25 IP Camera User’s Manual

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Before getting started

Before using your VPort 25, please pay close attention to the following items:

 After opening the VPort 25 box, compare the contents of the box with the Package Checklist in Chapter 1.

Notify your sales representative if any of the items is missing or damaged.

 To prevent damage or problems caused by improper usage, before assembling and operating the device and

peripherals, read the Quick Installation Guide (the printed handbook included in the package). You may

also refer to Chapter 1, under Product Description, and all of Chapter 2, of this manual.

 If you experience a system error, and the system does not recover easily, refer to the Troubleshooting

section in Chapter 7 to learn how to restore factory default settings and reinstall the system.

 The VPort 25 IP camera has been designed for various environments and can be used to build various

applications for general security or demonstration purposes. For standard applications, refer Chapter 2,

Getting Started, and Chapter 3, Accessing VPort 25 IP Camera for the First Time.

Important Note

 Surveillance devices may be prohibited by law in your country. Since VPort is both a high performance

surveillance system and networked video device, ensure that the operations of such devices are legal in your

locality before installing this unit for surveillance purposes.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction..................................................................................................1-1

Overview.................................................................................................................................. 1-2

Package Checklist.................................................................................................................... 1-4

Product Features ...................................................................................................................... 1-4

Typical Application.................................................................................................................. 1-5

Product Description ................................................................................................................. 1-6

Chapter 2 First Time Installation and Configuration................................................2-1

Before Getting Started ............................................................................................................. 2-2

Hardware Installation ................................................................................................... 2-2

Software Installation................................................................................................... 2-14

Mounting Dimensions (unit=mm) ......................................................................................... 2-18

Wiring Requirements.............................................................................................................2-18

Chapter 3 Accessing VPort 25’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

Video Image Snapshots................................................................................................ 3-4

Relay Control................................................................................................................ 3-4

Chapter 4 System Configuration..................................................................................4-1

System Configuration by Web Console ................................................................................... 4-2

System ..........................................................................................................................4-3

Network........................................................................................................................ 4-9

Video .......................................................................................................................... 4-25

Audio.......................................................................................................................... 4-29

Alarm.......................................................................................................................... 4-30

Appendix A Frequently Asked Questions .....................................................................A-1

Appendix B Time Zone Table..........................................................................................B-1

Appendix C Technical Specifications............................................................................C-1

Chapter 1 Introduction

The VPort 25 series of high-performance IP cameras can handle basic video feeds, and support

many advanced features for setting up surveillance or web attraction applications. The VPort 25

series is designed for outdoor applications that require a rugged form factor, high video

performance, and easy-to-use functions.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

 Overview

 Package Checklist

 Product Features

 Typical Application

 Product Description

VPort 25 User’s Manual Introduction

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Overview

The VPort 25 is a vandal-proof, IP66-rated, fixed dome IP camera for use in harsh, outdoor

environments. With a maximum resolution of 520 TVL and day-and-night CCD camera lens, the

VPort 25 is especially well-suited for high performance video surveillance applications. To meet

the outdoor environment requirements, the VPort 25 is IP66-rated to protect it against dust and

rain. In addition, the vandal-proof form factor prevents damage from unexpected external forces,

and the case-open sensor sends an alarm message when the VPort 25’s outer case is opened

without permission.

IP66-rated form factor design for protection against dust and rain

The IP66-rated form factor design makes the VPort 25 suitable for use in outdoor environments,

without the need for additional protective housing. In addition, cable glands are provided free of

charge to ensure that attached cables also have IP66-rated protection.

Support for both PoE (Power-over-Ethernet) and direct-wired power inputs

The VPort 25 supports standard 48 VDC power-over-Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af), plus a direct-wired

12/24 VDC or 24 VAC power input. The two types of power input can be used to together to

provide power redundancy.

High resolution Day & Night CCD camera lens

The VPort 25 cameras are equipped with a high resolution Day & Night CCD camera lens and

Sony Exview or SuperHAD DSP, which can support up to 520 TVL resolution. Both Sony Exview

and SuperHAD are high resolution video DSP, but Exview’s video quality is better than

SuperHAD, especially in low illumination environments.

High Performance MJPEG/MPEG4 compression

Video input can be efficiently compressed into MJPEG/MPEG4 video stream packets without

delay. This is all done without sacrificing remote monitoring capability or storage. Five levels of

compression quality and five different image resolutions are provided to provide greater

versatility.

2-way audio supported for a complete surveillance solution

The VPort 25 supports both audio input and audio output for voice over IP communication

between a field site and central site. The 2-way audio function not only saves time, but also saves

the cost of needing to add additional communication devices (such as a phone).

RTSP streaming for easy integration

RTSP (Real-time Streaming Protocol) is a client-server multimedia presentation control protocol,

which enables the interoperability of video devices and software. Hardware or software that

supports RTSP streaming can easily identify and decode the video stream without the hassle of

codec installation. For example, users can view video images from the VPort 25 directly with

Quick Time and VLC, both of which support RTSP streaming.

Multicast (IGMP) transmission for network efficiency

Transmitting digital video images via an IP network requires a dozen times the bandwidth required

for transmitting general data. For this reason, the efficiency of network bandwidth management is

one of the most important issues that determines the performance of a video over IP surveillance

system. The VPort 25 supports multicast transmission with IGMP protocol, which can reduce the

bandwidth requirements when multiple clients access the same video stream, and greatly increases

the efficiency of network bandwidth management.

VPort 25 User’s Manual Introduction

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Easy web access using standard browsers

There is no need to install new software to access the video encoder, since the embedded web

server allows users to use any popular web browser to access the video encoder from anywhere

over the Internet. As long as you are connected to the network, you will be able to view the same

images seen by your cameras.

Support for SNMP V1, V2c, and V3 for easy network management

More and more IP devices are networked for use on one TCP/IP network. To make management

and maintenance easier, SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) can be used to monitor

all of these IP devices.

Built-in 3 area-selectable Video Motion Detection (VMD)

External sensors are not required, since the video channel can be configured to detect motion in 3

areas, making it easy to set up a security system in either your office or the field. And the

customizable settings allow you to tune the system for both object size and sensitivity, making the

video encoder adaptable to different environments.

Weekly schedule for automated surveillance

The user-defined time period will check security settings on a weekly basis, and send notifications

or drive external devices, making the VPort 25 suitable for more versatile applications.

Flexible I/O control for external devices

1 opto-isolated sensor inputs and 1 relay outputs are provided to control external devices, giving

system integrators the option of turning an analog system into an advanced security system.

A case-open sensor for triggering alarms

The VPort 25 has a built in case-open sensor for sending alarm messages if the upper case is

opened without permission. The alarm will be sent to the administrator’s email inbox, or trigger

the relay output.

Moxa SoftDVR Lite IP Surveillance Software

To extend the video camera’s capabilities, Moxa SoftDVR™ Lite IP Surveillance Software, which

supports a maximum of 4 cameras in quad, is included free of charge, allowing users to turn their

PC into a digital video recorder. Scheduling or one-click recording saves important images on

your local hard disk, and the reliable motion detection and instant warning features make you

ready for any situation. A quick and easy to use search and playback function lets you easily find

the image you’re looking for, so that you can inspect the images more carefully, and also save the

output to an AVI file.

SDK support for developers

The high-performance video encoder can be integrated into many applications—without busting

your budget—and the complete programming interface of Moxa VPort SDK PLUS makes the

developer’s job easy and straightforward. To ask about SDK requirements, please contact a Moxa

sales representative for details and an application form.

VPort 25 User’s Manual Introduction

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Package Checklist

Moxa VPort 25 is shipped with the following items. If any of these items is missing or damaged,

please contact your customer service representative for assistance.

Moxa’s VPort 25 is shipped with the following items. If any of these items is missing or damaged,

please contact your customer service representative for assistance.

y 1 × VPort 25 (includes IP camera module, 9-pin terminal block, and 2-pin terminal block)

y Bolt and wrench accessories package

Security torx screw driver for

attaching/detaching the upper case

Safety bolt for connecting the upper case

to the bottom case

y Miscellaneous accessories package

IP66 cable glands to ensure

IP66 protection when the

cables are connected

Silica gel desiccant for

absorbing moisture

Hook fasteners for

attaching the desiccant

inside the dome

y Quick Installation Guide

y Document & Software CD (includes User’s Manual, Quick Installation Guide, and VPort

Utility)

y Warranty Statement

Product Features

y Ethernet-based IP camera in Dome Type

y High-quality Day/ Night Camera with 520 TVL

y Support MPEG4 or MJPEG algorithm

y 1 auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port (Support Auto MDI and MDI-X), RJ45 connector

y Video stream up to 30 frames/sec in Full D1 (720 x 480) resolution

y 2-way Audio supported for video/audio complete surveillance solution

y TCP, UDP and HTTP network transmission mode

y Support RTSP Streaming

y Support IGMP (ver.3) protocols and QoS (ToS) for efficient network transmission

y Support SNMP (V1/V2C/V3) for network system integration and management

y Built-in web server for easy configuration

y Adjustable frame rate and bit rate control

y Built-in Video Motion Detection

VPort 25 User’s Manual Introduction

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y Accessible IP filtering

y 1 DI and 1 Relay output for sensor and alarm

y Video loss and Network broken alarm

y Support SMTP and FTP for alarm message transmission

y Redundant power inputs with 12/24 VDC, 24VAC power input and PoE (802.3af)

y Built-in case-open sensor, which can trigger the relay alarm or send a warning email when the

upper case is opened

y Moxa VPort SDK PLUS with CGI Commands and ActiveX Control supports for third-party

developers

y DDNS & UPnP Supported

y Free bundled with Moxa SoftDVR Lite V4.x IP Surveillance Software

y IP66 form factor protection

y -40 to 50°C operating temperature

y CE, FCC

NOTE

If you are interested in Moxa’s VPORT SDK PLUS, please go to Moxa’s website to download

the package, or contact a Moxa sales representative for more information about this SDK

Typical Application

VPort 25 User’s Manual Introduction

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Product Description

Form Factor

IP Camera Module

Upper Case Bottom Case

Inner Case

Vari-focal

Rotation

Plate

Analog

Video

Output

Switch

LED

Instructor

DIP

Switch

Reset

Button

9-pin Terminal

Block for

DI/DO/Audio

2-pin Terminal

block for

Power input

Case Open

Sensor

Tilt

adjustment

screw

Inner case

fastener

VPort 25 User’s Manual Introduction

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Vari-focal Lens

The VPort 25 series comes with a vari-focal lens for providing high quality video images. Users

can adjust the Zoom and Focus manually to get clear images regardless of the site environment.

Switchboard

Users can enable or disable the functions on the switchboard based on the camera’s installation

environment to achieve better video quality and performance. All switch definitions and functions

given here relate to the 10-pole DIP switches (day/night function model).

RJ45 Ethernet port

Screw for fixing

the Zoom

position

Screw for tuning

the focus

position

VPort 25 User’s Manual Introduction

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DC Auto Iris Switch

The DC Auto Iris Switch is used to adjust the brightness of the camera image. Turn the switch

counterclockwise to achieve a brightener video image, and turn it clockwise to make the image

less bright. In addition, we suggest adjusting the Auto Iris switch with a 0.4 x 2.0 mm ceramic

adjuster.

NOTE: Before adjusting the Iris, make sure the AE (see SW-1 below) is OFF.

Switch Definition Remarks

1 AI_AE Auto Iris, Auto Exposure

2 AGC Auto Gain Control

3 BLC Back Light Compensation

4 FLS Flickerless Mode

5 MIRROR Mirror Function

6 GAMMA Gamma Correction

7, 8, 9, 10 Reserved

SW-1: AI_AE (Auto Iris, Auto Exposure)

In order to create a consistent video output level, in AE mode the camera’s exposure and AGC

control circuits work together to compensate for the light exposure of the CCD sensor

automatically.

ON: AE-Auto Exposure mode

OFF: AI-Auto Iris mode (Default)

NOTE: When AE is switched on, the Iris is fixed.

SW-2: AGC (Auto Gain Control)

AGC improves camera sensitivity and provides a clear image for low illumination conditions.

ON: Activate the AGC mode and Enable the Day/Night Function (Default)

OFF: Disable the AGC mode and the Day/Night Function

NOTE: When Auto Iris is activated, AGC will be disabled.

SW-3: BLC (Back Light Compensation)

The BLC function solves the problem of backlight scene by brightening the foreground object.

ON: Activate the BLC function

OFF: Disable the BLC function (Default)

SW-4: FLS (Flickerless Mode)

When the power supply frequency is different from the camera’s, image flicker may occur.

Activating Flickerless mode can help remove flicker.

ON: Activate Flickerless mode

OFF: Disable the mode (Default)

NOTE: If Flickerless mode is switched on, the shutter will be fixed (1/100 for NTSC, 1/120 for

PAL)

VPort 25 User’s Manual Introduction

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SW-5: MIRROR (Mirror Function)

When the Mirror function is activated, the image will appear as if you are viewing it through a

rearview mirror.

ON: Activate the Mirror function

OFF: Disable the function (Default)

SW-6: GAMMA (Gamma Correction)

ON: 1.0

OFF: 0.45 (Default)

Pan Rotation Plate and Tilt Adjustment

Use the Pan Rotation Plate and Tilt Adjustment for panning and tilting the lens angles. To do this,

the screws must be loosened in advance. After the lens angles are correct, tighten the screws to fix

the angles

Open Case Sensor

The VPort 25 provides an open case sensor alarm for preventing the upper case from being opened

without authorization. Users can enable/ disable the alarm with the web-based manager.

2-pin Terminal Blocks for Power Input

In addition to PoE (power-over-Ethernet), the VPort 25 series also supports 12/24 VDC and 24

VAC power inputs with the 2-pin terminal block connector.

NOTE

The specifications of the direct-wire power input are 12-32 VDC for 12/24 VDC power input, or

18-30 VAC for 24 VAC power input.

NOTE

The VPort 25 supports standard IEEE 802.3af Power-over-Ethernet (PoE), with input voltage of

48 VDC (ranges from 44 to 48.5 VDC) and maximum input power of 15.4 W.

9-pin Terminal Block Connector for DI, DO, and Audio

The VPort 25 supports 1 DI (digital input), 1 DO (relay output), 1 audio input (microphone), and 1

audio output (speaker) through the terminal block.

VPort 25 User’s Manual Introduction

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NO (Normal Open)

C (Common)

(Relay Output)

NC (Normal Close)

Max. 1A, 24 VDC

Initial status is Normal Open

DI (Digital Input)

High: +13V to +30V

Low: -30V to +3V

LED Indicators and DIP Switches

The VPort 25 has 4 LEDs for indicating the power status, 10 Mbps link, 100 Mbps link, and

system status. In addition, DIP switches are provided for enabling or disabling the LED light for

users who do not want the LED light to be visible at night.

Power

Input

Power

Input

MICSpeakerDIDO (Relay)

+--++-NOCNC

MICSpeakerDIDO (Relay)

+--++-NOCNC

Power

100Mbps

10Mbps

System

DIP switch

for enable/

disable the LEDs

VPort 25 User’s Manual Introduction

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Text LED Description

D7 Power On: power on

Off: power off

D8 100 Mbps On: Ethernet link is 100 Mbps

D9 10 Mbps On: Ethernet link is 10 Mbps

Red On Hardware initialization

Red blinking Software initialization

Green On System boot-up

D12 System

Green blinking Firmware upgrade proceeding

DIP Switch 1 Reserved

DIP Switch 2 Enable/

Disable

LED light

On: LED light is on

Off: LED light is off

Reset Button

This reset button can activate the hardware reset process.

1. Reboot:

To reboot the VPort 25, power it off and then power it back on again, or push the RESET button

one time. The System LED will light in red as the POST (Power on Self Test) process runs. When

the rebooting process is finished, the System LED will change to a green color.

2. Restore to Factory Settings:

To restore the VPort 25 to the factory default settings, press the reset button continuously until the

System LED blinks in red. After the system LED stops blinking, release the reset button. The

POST process will run, and the VPort will reboot. The System LED will light in green when the

VPort has finished rebooting.

Analog Video Output

The analog video output with standard BNC connector (1 Vpp, 75ohm) is for users who want to

check if the camera lens is tuned properly, or if the analog video signal is normal when there is a

problem with the IP video stream.

RJ45 Ethernet Port

The RJ45 Ethernet port is for network transmission. In addition, the VPort 25 camera supports

PoE (Power over Ethernet). What this means is that if you connect the VPort 25’s RJ45 port to a

PSE (Power Source Equipment) device, the VPort 25 can get all of its power through its Ethernet

port.

Inner Case Fastener

There are 4 fasteners located next to the Pan Rotation Plate for fixing the inner case.

Chapter 2 First Time Installation and

Configuration

This chapter includes information about how to install a VPort 25 IP camera.

The following topics are covered:

 Before Getting Started

¾ Hardware Installation

¾ Software Installation

 Mounting Dimensions (unit=mm)

 Wiring Requirements

VPort 25 User’s Manual First Time Installaton and Configuration

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Before Getting Started

Before installing the VPort 25, check to make sure that all items in the Package Checklist are in

the box. In addition, you will need access to a notebook computer or PC equipped with an Ethernet

port.

Hardware Installation

Step 1: Open and remove the upper case.

Use the Security Torx to loosen the upper case screws.

VPort 25 User’s Manual First Time Installaton and Configuration

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Step 2: Remove the inner case.

Step 3: Remove the IP camera module.

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Step 4: Connect the cables.

a) Open the conduit hole.

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b) Prepare the cable gland (if required).

c) Use the cable gland to assemble the cables.

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