Vicon XX159-00-00 Installation & Operation Manual

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Model: XX159-00-00

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VN-301T

Vicon Part No. 8009-8159-07-00 Rev 1010

XX159-07-00

VN-301T

Single-Channel Digital Video Encoder

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.

Product specifications subject to change without notice.

ViconNet, Kollector and their logos are registered trademarks of Vicon Industries Inc.

Vicon and its logo are registered trademarks of Vicon Industries Inc.

Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corp.

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Important Notice

This manual is delivered subject to the following conditions and restrictions:

This manual contains proprietary information belonging to Vicon. Such information is supplied solely for the

purpose of assisting explicitly and properly authorized users of the ViconNet system.

No part of its contents may be used for any other purpose, disclosed to any person or firm or reproduced by

any means, electronic or mechanical, without the express prior written permission of Vicon.

The text and graphics are for the purpose of illustration and reference only. The specifications on which they

are based are subject to change without notice.

The software described in this manual is furnished under a license. The software may be used or copied only

in accordance with the terms of that agreement.

Information in this manual is subject to change without notice. Corporate and individual names and data used

in examples herein are fictitious unless otherwise noted.

ViconNet is a registered trademark of Vicon Industries Inc.

Other company and brand products and service names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their

respective holders.

To ensure that the VN-301T is protected during a power surge or failure and that no important data is lost, it

should be connected to an uninterruptible power source (UPS) before use.

To connect the UPS:

• Locate the VN-301T’s power cord near the 24 VAC power supply. Connect the 24 VAC power supply

to the UPS power receptacle.

• Connect the UPS power cord to the wall outlet.

• Power on the UPS and ensure that it is working properly.

NOTE: Refer to your UPS device’s User Manual for detailed information.

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FCC Notice

Note: Complies with Federal Communications Commission Rules & Regulations Part 15, Subpart B for a

Class A digital device.

WARNING

This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in

strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction, may cause interference to radio and television

reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in

accordance with the specification in subpart B of part 15 of the FCC rules, which are designed to provide

reasonable protection against such interference in a commercial installation. However, there is no guarantee

that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio

and television reception, which can be determined by turning equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to

try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient the receiving antenna.

• Relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver.

• Relocate the equipment away from the receiver.

• Plug the equipment into a different electrical outlet so that the equipment and receiver

are on different branch circuits.

If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional

suggestions.

The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful:

“Interference Handbook, Bulletin CIB-2”

This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents, Mailstop

SSOP, Washington, D.C. 20402-9328, ISBN 0-16-045542-1.

Warning: Power must be removed from this unit before removing circuit modules or ribbon cables.

Caution: This unit contains circuit cards with integrated circuit devices that can be damaged by static

discharge. Take all necessary precautions to prevent static discharge

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Important

Safeguards –

Indoor Use

GRAPHIC SYMBOL EXPLANATION

The lightening bolt symbol alerts the user to the presence of

dangerous voltage that may present the risk of electric shock.

The exclamation point symbol alerts the user to the presence

of important operating and maintenance instructions.

WARNING

To reduce a risk of fire or electric shock, do

not expose this product to rain or moisture.

1. Read Instructions - Read all safety and operating

instructions before the product is operated.

2. Retain Instructions - Retain all safety and operating

instructions for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings - Pay attention to all product warnings.

4. Follow Instructions - Follow all operating instructions.

5. Cleaning -(Do not use caustic, abrasive or aerosol

cleaners)

a) For units that CAN BE DISCONNECTED from the power

source, use a damp cloth for cleaning.

b) For

units that CANNOT BE DISCONNECTED from the

power source, use a damp cloth for cleaning and do not

allow moisture or liquids to enter vents.

6. Attachments - Use only UL Listed Vicon recommended

attachments to prevent unit damage and personal injury.

7. Water and Moisture - Use only products designed for

outdoor environments where they will be exposed to water or

moisture.

8. Accessories - Do not place the unit on an unstable surface

to avoid falling. Use only UL Listed Vicon recommended mounting

accessories.

9. Ventilation - Do not block ventilating slots and openings as

they ensure reliable operation. Do not place the unit near a

heat source or into an enclosure unless recommended by

Vicon.

10. Grounding - Only products equipped with a 3-prong

grounded plug should be inserted into a grounded power outlet.

Contact an electrician to replace an obsolete outlet. Do not

force a plug into a non-grounded outlet.

11. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should not

be routed in trafficked areas or in tight spaces where they will

be pinched or used to bear weight. Allow some slack in the

cord where it enters the unit.

12. Lightning - Disconnect the product from its power source

and cable system when possible to prevent damage due to

lightning and power-line surges.

13. Power Lines - Do not locate outside cables over power or

utility lines where they can fall and make direct contact. Contact

with power lines can be fatal.

14. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets and extension

cords to prevent risk of fire and electric shock.

15. Object and Liquid Entry - Never probe through, or spill

liquid into, enclosure openings to prevent risk of fire or electric

shock.

16. Servicing - Refer all servicing to qualified service

personnel.

17. Damage Requiring Service - Obtain service when:

a) The power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

b) Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the

product.

c) The product is not designed for outdoor use and has been

exposed to water or moisture.

d) The product does not operate per the operating

instructions. Perform Vicon recommended adjustments,

modifications and troubleshooting only to avoid unit

damage and personal injury.

e) The product has been dropped.

f) The product shows a significant change in performance.

18. Replacement Parts - Use only Vicon specified

replacement parts or an approved equivalent to prevent unit

damage and injury.

19. Safety Check - Request safety checks to be performed

following repair or maintenance to verify proper operation.

20. ESD Precaution - Take all normal electrostatic discharge

precautions to avoid component damage during installation and

operation.

21. For 230 VAC Devices Only - When the disconnect device

is not incorporated in the equipment or when the plug on the

power supply is intended to serve as the disconnect device,

follow the guidelines below:

a) For permanently connected 230 VAC units, a readily

accessible disconnect device must be incorporated into

the site wiring.

b) For 230 VAC units with a plug, the outlet must be installed

near the unit and be easily accessible.

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About This Manual

This VN-301T Installation and Operation Manual is comprised of the following chapters:

Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces the VN-301T Single-Channel Digital Video Server.

Chapter 2, Quick Installation, is for experienced installers, and provides an illustration of how the VN-301T

should be connected to its various peripherals.

Chapter 3, Installation, is a step-by-step instruction on how to install the VN-301T.

Chapter 4, Operation, describes how to power on, boot and power off the VN-301T.

Chapter 5, Troubleshooting, provides information on what to do in the unlikely event of a VN-301T

malfunction.

Chapter 6, Maintenance, provides information on maintaining the VN-301T.

Chapter 7, Shipping Instructions, describes the procedure to be followed when sending a VN-301T back to

Vicon.

Chapter 8, Coaxial Cable Recommendations, provides technical information for the recommended coaxial

cable types.

Chapter 9, Twisted-Pair Cable Recommendations, provides technical information for the recommended

twisted-pair cable types.

Chapter 10, Network Cable Recommendations, provides technical information for the recommended LAN

cable types.

Chapter 11, Technical Information, provides the electrical, mechanical and environmental specifications for

the VN-301T.

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Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................... 1

How to Use This Manual ................................................................................................................................ 1

Accessory Kit .................................................................................................................................................. 1

Unpacking and Inspection ............................................................................................................................. 2

CHAPTER 2 – QUICK INSTALLATION ............................................................................... 3

CHAPTER 3 - INSTALLATION ............................................................................................ 4

About This Chapter ........................................................................................................................................ 4

Unpacking the Server..................................................................................................................................... 4

Required Items for Installation ...................................................................................................................... 4

Unit Components ............................................................................................................................................ 5

Mounting ......................................................................................................................................................... 6

Installing the VN-301T .................................................................................................................................... 6

CHAPTER 4 - OPERATION ............................................................................................... 10

About This Chapter ...................................................................................................................................... 10

Powering-On the Server............................................................................................................................... 10

Powering-Off the Server .............................................................................................................................. 10

Configuring the Server ................................................................................................................................. 11

CHAPTER 5 - TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................ 20

CHAPTER 6 - MAINTENANCE .......................................................................................... 20

CHAPTER 7 – SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................... 21

CHAPTER 8 – COAXIAL CABLE RECOMMENDATIONS ................................................ 22

CHAPTER 9 – TWISTED-PAIR CABLE RECOMMENDATIONS ...................................... 23

CHAPTER 10 – NETWORK CABLE RECOMMENDATIONS ............................................ 24

CHAPTER 11 – TECHNICAL INFORMATION ................................................................... 25

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Chapter 1 - Introduction

The information in this manual covers the installation and operation of the VN-301T Single-Channel Digital

Video Encoder. This system should only be installed by a qualified technician using common hand tools and

approved materials in accordance with national, state and local wiring codes.

The VN-301T is an intelligent and rugged Digital Video Encoder. It is a state-of-the-art embedded server in an

attractive aluminum case. It is sold in a prepackaged configuration ready for analog camera connection. It will

provide a video (frame per second) rate of 30 fps. It is fully compatible with the ViconNet software

application. For software information, refer to the ViconNet Software manual, XX113-0X (where X is a

revision number between 0 and 9). The VN-301T can be networked with all models of Kollectors and

ViconNet Workstations/NVRs to create a complete system.

The VN-301T complies with CE and meets requirements for an FCC Class A computing device.

Vicon strongly recommends the use of line conditioners, voltage regulators and uninterruptible power supply

(UPS) systems in the electrical power service.

NOTE: Read all instructions before beginning the installation.

How to Use This Manual

This manual was designed to provide the best overall instructions for the installation and operation of the

VN-301T Single Channel Digital Video Server. The graphics and terminology used in this manual have been

carefully selected to enable a clear and distinct understanding of the VN-301T and its configuration. This

manual has been formatted to present distinct methods of installation for all levels of experience installers.

Accessory Kit

The provided accessory kit contains necessary items needed to install and wire the server during installation

as follows:

Table 1-1: Accessory Kit

Part Description Quantity

Software CD ViconNet Software 1

Installation and Operation Manual Provides instructions on installation, configuration and operation 1

Sensor Resistor Used for connection of a sensor to the VN-301T 1

Mounting Plate Provides permanent mounting for the VN-301T 1

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Unpacking and Inspection

All Vicon equipment is tested and inspected before leaving the factory. It is the carrier’s responsibility to

provide suitable delivery.

Inspect the cartons upon delivery and, if damage is present, make detailed notes on the carrier’s bill. Then,

obtain the carrier agent’s signature and file a damage claim as soon as possible.

Open the cartons and inspect the equipment for damage. Save the cartons and packing material. If damage is

present, contact the carrier and file a damage claim immediately. If the equipment must be returned for repair,

follow the instructions in Chapter 7, Shipping Instructions.

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Chapter 2 – Quick Installation

Figure 2-1: VN-301T Quick Installation

1. Unpack the Encoder, and accessories, from its box. Verify that hand tools and a suitable Netswitch/

Kollector/ ViconNet NVR are available for connection.

2. Perform physical installation to a desktop or rack using the optional mounting plate, if required.

3. Make all connections to camera, LAN, PTZ, Sensor, Microphone and power.

4. Power on the Encoder. Run the provided Setup CD to install the correct IP address, using the

provided MAC address. (See your System Administrator for assistance in IP addressing).

5. Run the ViconNet application and verify that the server’s video is available.

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Chapter 3 - Installation

For first-time installers, these steps provide the most thorough and accurate instructions.

About This Chapter

This chapter details the complete installation of the VN-301T Single Channel Digital Video Encoder. The

following sections provide information as follows:

Unpacking the Server defines how to remove the unit and accessories from the box.

Required Items for Installation defines items needed for installation.

Unit Components defines all connections on the front panel and their use.

Mounting defines all methods of securing the server for permanent use.

Installing the VN-301T describes how to install all necessary peripheral devices directly to the server.

Unpacking the Server

Carefully open the carton. Remove the Accessory Kit and the server from the box and place them on a large,

flat working surface. Open the Accessory Kit and verify the contents against the list in Table 1-1.

Required Items for Installation

To properly install the server there must be simple hand tools available such as a screwdriver, wrenches,

pliers and wire cutters/strippers. To setup the server for operation there must be a PC computer running the

ViconNet software or a Kollector recorder networked to the server.

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Unit Components

This section describes the VN-301T panel.

Panel Connectors and Indicators

The following picture shows the VN-301T panel. Each panel component is described below.

Figure 3-1: Panel Layout

The VN-301T’s panel contains the following components:

PTZ Port: A 4-position terminal block used to connect simplex RS-422/485 communications.

Network Port: A standard RJ-45 connector used to connect to a 100Base-T LAN/WAN. A green LED

indicates network connectivity and a yellow LED indicates data activity.

Power Port: A 2-position terminal block used to connect power (24 VAC).

Video (Camera) Input: Standard BNC-F connector used for analog camera video input.

Power Indicator: Displays the unit’s power status (red LED illuminated indicates power ON condition).

Alarm/Audio Port: A 4-position terminal block used to connect a NO/NC sensor and a microphone.

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Mounting

There are two types of mounting recommended for the encoder as shown below.

Desktop

The VN-301T can be mounted to a clean and dry desk or tabletop. It can rest on the flat surface or fastened

using the provided mounting plate. In addition, there must be an area of no less than 3 in. (76 mm) left around

the exterior to provide suitable airflow for cooling. Do not place items on the cover.

Rack

The VN-301T can be mounted in a standard 19-inch (483 mm) wide vertical rack shelf. The shelf is not

provided. The server can be rested on the shelf or fastened using the provided mounting plate.

Installing the VN-301T

After the encoder is mounted permanently, follow the steps in this section to install the server unit hardware.

Step 1: Connecting the Cabling

Step 2: Connecting the Power Supply

IMPORTANT NOTES:

The connection of external hardware may require simple hand tools.

WARNING: Disable the AC power to prevent installer injury and damage to the unit.

Before beginning the hardware installation, ensure that the following environmental conditions have been met:

• The surface on which the VN-301T is to be placed must be level, clean and dry.

• The room or area temperature is climate controlled for human occupancy.

Step 1: Connecting the Cabling

This procedure describes the required cabling that must be installed in order to use the encoder.

To connect the cabling:

Perform the following connections (refer to Figure 3-1):

1. Insert one side of a standard LAN cable to the Network Port’s RJ-45 connector. Insert the other RJ-45

connector into the LAN side of the network (hub, switch, wall jack, etc.). Verify that a PC computer or

ViconNet workstation is available for software configuration.

2. Locate the camera video input cable near the server. Insert the BNC-M plug into the encoder’s BNC-F

Video (Camera) Input port.

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To connect a PTZ camera control to the VN-301T:

There are two types of installation configurations, daisy-chain or star, depending on the needs of the system.

A daisy-chain loops signals from one unit to the next. There can be a maximum of up to 5000 ft (1524 m) from

the server to the last dome/PTZ in the chain. A star configuration provides multiple communication paths. By

fanning out communications, system reliability increases; a failure on one leg of a star has no affect on the

other units. A star configuration requires the use of a Distribution Line Control, such as Vicon’s V1400X-IDL.

Both types of configurations can be used within a system.

3. Using a twisted-pair cable as defined in the section Twisted-Pair Cable Recommendations, prepare a

4-conductor twisted-pair type cable by stripping the ends back for use.

4. Connect the PTZ wires to the RS-485/422 Terminal Block (TX+ and TX-), refer to Figure 3-2. Ensure that

you connect the wires to the correct polarity. Connect these to the SurveyorVFT dome COMM TB3

terminal block COMM IN+ and COMM IN-, respectively.

Figure 3-2: PTZ Camera Control

5. Install the other end of this cable into the dome camera or receiver it will communicate with.

To connect an alarm sensor to the VN-301T:

6. Locate the sensor cable near the server. These two wires will be connected to the SENSOR and

GROUND terminal block connections (refer to Figure 3-4).

7. Connect one sensor wire to the SENSOR connection on the terminal block.

8. Connect the other sensor wire to the GROUND connection.

9. Connect the other end of this cable to the appropriate sensor output (N.O. or N.C. dry contact).

10. When using a sensor, a resistor should be connected as follows (refer to Figure 3-3):

a. Normally Open Sensor: The resistor should be connected to the SENSOR and GROUND screws.

b. Normally Closed Sensor: The resistor should be soldered between the SENSOR screw and the

incoming sensor wire.

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Figure 3-3: Alarm Sensor Resistor Installation

NOTE: Users may select N.O and N.C according to the sensor type being installed.

To connect a Microphone to the VN-301T:

11. Locate the microphone audio cable near the encoder.

12. Connect the microphone wire to the microphone connection on the terminal block.

13. Connect the microphone ground wire to the GROUND connection.

14. Connect the other end of this cable to the appropriate microphone.

NOTE: The Microphone should be a 0 dbm output, 32 KHz bandwidth, 600 ohm impedance and 2 V RMS

(1 V p-p) output dynamic type.

NOTE: Speaker (SPK) will be operational in future versions.

Figure 3-4: Sensor/Microphone

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Step 2: Connecting the Power Supply

To ensure that the VN-301T is protected during a power surge or failure and that no data is lost, it should be

connected to an uninterruptible power source (UPS) before use.

To connect the UPS:

1. Place the VN-301T near the 24 VAC power supply. Connect the 24 VAC power supply to the UPS power

receptacle.

2. Connect the UPS power cord to the wall outlet.

3. Power on the UPS and ensure that it is working properly.

NOTE: Refer to your UPS device’s User Manual for details on proper connection.

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Chapter 4 - Operation

About This Chapter

This chapter details power on, power off and configuration of the VN-301T server. For full programming and

operation information, refer to the ViconNet Software manual, XX113-0X (where X is a revision number

between 0 and 9). The following sections provide information as follows:

Powering-On the Server guides the user through proper power on and boot procedures.

Powering-Off the Server guides the user through proper shut down procedures.

Configuring the Server guides the user through network, PTZ and alarm/audio setup.

Powering-On the Encoder

To power on the encoder:

1. Verify that the server is set up as detailed in Chapter 3, Installation.

2. Connect the 24 VAC power supply to the VN-301T. The Power Indicator will illuminate solid red to

indicate the encoder is ON.

Powering-Off the Encoder

To power off the server:

With the encoder operational, disconnect the 24 VAC power supply. The power indicator will cease to

illuminate, indicating a power OFF condition.

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Configuring the ViconNet (IP/LAN) Version

The VN-301T is shipped with one CD that contains the ViconNet software needed to setup your IP system,

including the application setup, the firmware and setup software (VNSetup). Be sure the ViconNet

Workstation meets the minimum requirements, is running the ViconNet application (VNSetup) and has the

proper PTZ camera driver. The VNSetup is found on the included CD under software, IP Camera Setup.

Refer to appropriate ViconNet documentation.

Network Considerations

The VN-301T can be connected to any ViconNet network. Kollector Recorders and ViconNet Workstations/

NVRs can be used for live viewing and recording of network-streamed video (workstations do not record). A

network can be as simple as a single VN-301T connected to a ViconNet Workstation or can be complex with

the addition of several networks interconnected via WAN.

When adding a VN-301T to the ViconNet network, the following items must be considered:

• The number of cameras on a switch with respect to switch capabilities and system bandwidth mapping.

• Bandwidth limitations on ports connected to workstations (using 100 or 1000 Mbps).

• Workstation capabilities such as processing speed, disk write speed and display card strength.

• Storage size and location types including local Workstation recording, attached SCSI RAID and

integrated NAS/SAN devices.

The default parameters on the IP encoder are:

Factory Defaults Network Defaults

IP address

: [1.1.1.2] IP address: [1.1.1.2]

Nucleus IP address

: [1.1.1.1] Nucleus IP address: [1.1.1.1]

Net Mask address

: [255.255.255.0] Net Mask address: [255.255.255.0]

Gateway address:

[0.0.0.0] Gateway address: [1.1.1.1]

On first startup, the encoder will attempt to establish connection to the Nucleus with the default address

(1.1.1.1). Connecting it to an active Nucleus is done through the VNSetup utility.

Note: When connecting to ViconNet application, the number of concurrent users viewing video from the

same device cannot exceed 10 users.

Groups and Users Restrictions

ViconNet allows creating Multiple Groups and Users in order to limit the rights to different levels. For more

information on how to create Users and Groups, refer to the latest revision of ViconNet manual XX113.

Although the ViconNet software does not limit the number of Groups and Users that can be created, the

VN-301T Video Server has Users and Groups limitations; the video encoder can support the first 20 Groups

(including Administrators and Guests) and the first 100 Users.

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