Moxa VPort 254 Industrial Video Encoder User’s Manual First Edition, November 2008 © 2008 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved. Rep
VPort 254 User’s Manual Introduction 1-4Package Checklist The Moxa VPort 254 is shipped with the following items. If any of these items are missing
VPort 254 User’s Manual Introduction 1-5Rugged Industrial Design y Two 12/24 VDC and 24 VAC redundant power inputs with LED indicators y -40 to 75
VPort 254 User’s Manual Introduction 1-6Panel Layout of the VPort 254 910131616111214778815VPort 254-M-SCFront Panel ViewVPort 254Front Panel View
VPort 254 User’s Manual Introduction 1-7Product Description BNC video input/output The BNC video input is a 1Vpp, 75-ohm video port for connecting a
VPort 254 User’s Manual Introduction 1-8 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port or 100 Mbps fiber optic Ethernet port The VPort 254 series of video encoders come
VPort 254 User’s Manual Introduction 1-9RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 COM port The VPort 254 has 1 COM port for connecting a PTZ motorized camera or serial d
VPort 254 User’s Manual Introduction 1-10NOTE T Please refer to the VPort 254’s Quick Installation Guide to learn how to wire the digital inputs and
22 Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter includes information about how to install a VPort 254 video encoder. The following topics are covered:
VPort 254 User’s Manual Getting Started 2-2Before Getting Started In what follows, “user” refers to those who can access the video encoder, and “adm
VPort 254 User’s Manual Getting Started 2-3Step 4: Connecting motorized PTZ cameras and serial devices The VPort 254 has 2 RS-232/422/485 ports. On
Moxa VPort 254 Industrial Video Encoder User’s Manual The software described in this manual is furnished under a license agreement and may be used on
VPort 254 User’s Manual Getting Started 2-4NOTE The PTZ control protocol is not standardized. To use a particular PTZ control protocol, the video se
VPort 254 User’s Manual Getting Started 2-5Using the Moxa VPort and Ether Device Configurator Utility (edscfgui.exe), as described below: 1. Run th
VPort 254 User’s Manual Getting Started 2-62. The Broadcast Search window will show a list of all switches and VPorts located on the network. The p
VPort 254 User’s Manual Getting Started 2-7NOTE Broadcast Search can only be used to search for devices on the same LAN domain. If your devices are
VPort 254 User’s Manual Getting Started 2-8NOTE For Windows XP SP2 or above operating systems, the ActiveX Control component will be blocked for sys
VPort 254 User’s Manual Getting Started 2-9Step 9: Accessing the VPort’s System Configuration Click on System Configuration to access the overview
VPort 254 User’s Manual Getting Started 2-10NOTE After accessing the VPort 254’s web-based manager, administrators should access System Configuratio
VPort 254 User’s Manual Getting Started 2-11You can access the RS-232 console by using a terminal emulator on your PC. We recommend that you use PCo
VPort 254 User’s Manual Getting Started 2-125. Click the Terminal tab, and select VT100 for Terminal Type. Click OK to continue. 6. A blank scree
VPort 254 User’s Manual Getting Started 2-137. The RS-232 console’s Main Menu will be displayed. (NOTE: To modify the appearance of the PComm Ter
Before getting started Before using your VPort 254, please pay close attention to the following instructions: After opening the VPort 254 box, co
VPort 254 User’s Manual Getting Started 2-14Mounting the VPort 254 Dimension Panel Mount KitDin-Rail7064307380.0599.2346.234050105305551.566.886.149
VPort 254 User’s Manual Getting Started 2-15DIN-Rail Mounting The DIN-Rail attachment plate should already be attached to the back panel of the VPor
VPort 254 User’s Manual Getting Started 2-16STEP 2: Mounting the VPort 254 on the wall requires 4 screws. Use the VPort 254, with wall mount plates
VPort 254 User’s Manual Getting Started 2-17Grounding the VPort 254 Grounding and wire routing help limit the effects of noise due to electromagneti
VPort 254 User’s Manual Getting Started 2-18Wiring the Relay Output The VPort 254 has two sets of relay output, relay 1 and relay 2, which are loc
VPort 254 User’s Manual Getting Started 2-19RS-232 Connection The VPort 254 has one RS-232 (10-pin RJ45) console port, located on the top panel. Use
VPort 254 User’s Manual Getting Started 2-2010/100BaseT(X) Ethernet Port Connection The 10/100BaseT(X) port located on the VPort 254’s front panel i
VPort 254 User’s Manual Getting Started 2-21100BaseFX Ethernet Port Connection The concept behind the SC port and cable is easy to understand. Since
VPort 254 User’s Manual Getting Started 2-22PTZ Port A PTZ port is located on the VPort 254’s front panel. The port is used to connect to a PTZ moto
33 Chapter 3 Accessing VPort 254’s Web-based Manager This chapter includes information about how to access VPort 254 Video Encoder for the first t
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ...1-1 Overv
VPort 254 User’s Manual Accessing VPort 254’s Web-based Manager 3-2Functions Featured on the VPort’s Web Homepage The homepage of the VPort’s web co
VPort 254 User’s Manual Accessing VPort 254’s Web-based Manager 3-3Camera Image View The assigned image description and system date/time will be dis
VPort 254 User’s Manual Accessing VPort 254’s Web-based Manager 3-4 System Configuration A button or text link on the left side of the system config
VPort 254 User’s Manual Accessing VPort 254’s Web-based Manager 3-5PTZ Control Panel Users can click this link to pop up a new window for PTZ Contro
VPort 254 User’s Manual Accessing VPort 254’s Web-based Manager 3-6Custom PTZ Camera Commands In addition to the default pan, tilt, zoom, and focus
44 Chapter 4 System Configuration After installing the hardware, the next step is to configure the VPort 254’s settings. Users can configure by we
VPort 254 User’s Manual System Configuration 4-2System Configuration by Web Console System configuration can be done remotely with Internet Explorer
VPort 254 User’s Manual System Configuration 4-3This table can also be found on the System Configuration Æ Overview webpage. System General Setting
VPort 254 User’s Manual System Configuration 4-4Server name Setting Description Default Max. 40 characters Use a different server name for each se
VPort 254 User’s Manual System Configuration 4-5Admin password Setting Description Default Admin Password (max. 14 characters) Administrator can t
Appendix A Frequently Asked Questions ...A-1 Appendix B Settings of Supported PTZ
VPort 254 User’s Manual System Configuration 4-6System Diagnosis VPort products have a self-diagnosis function to let the administrator get a quick
VPort 254 User’s Manual System Configuration 4-7System Log History The system log contains useful information, including current system configuratio
VPort 254 User’s Manual System Configuration 4-8System Parameters The System Parameters page allows you to view all system parameters, which are lis
VPort 254 User’s Manual System Configuration 4-9Firmware Upgrade Take the following steps to upgrade the firmware: Step 1: Press the Browse button
VPort 254 User’s Manual System Configuration 4-10Reboot From the “Device Reboot” page, click OK (as shown in the following figure) to restart the VP
VPort 254 User’s Manual System Configuration 4-11NOTE We strongly recommend that the administrator assign a fixed IP address to the VPort, since all
VPort 254 User’s Manual System Configuration 4-12RTSP Streaming The VPort 254 supports standard RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol) streaming, which
VPort 254 User’s Manual System Configuration 4-13Step 3: Wait a few seconds for QuickTime Player to establish the connection. Step 4: After the c
VPort 254 User’s Manual System Configuration 4-14SMTP Server and Email Account Settings The VPort not only plays the role of server, but can also co
VPort 254 User’s Manual System Configuration 4-15FTP Server Settings FTP is the other method available for the VPort to send alarm messages and snap
VPort 254 User’s Manual System Configuration 4-16Dynamic DNS DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) is a combination of DHCP, DNS, and client registratio
VPort 254 User’s Manual System Configuration 4-17Universal PnP UPnP (Universal Plug & Play) is a networking architecture that provides compatibi
VPort 254 User’s Manual System Configuration 4-18y Works with other IP protocols and services, such as Quality of Service (QoS). y There are situa
VPort 254 User’s Manual System Configuration 4-19Configuring Multicast Settings Setting Description Default Multicast group address Multicast Gro
VPort 254 User’s Manual System Configuration 4-20Accessible IP List The VPort 254 uses an IP address-based filtering method to control access to the
VPort 254 User’s Manual System Configuration 4-21Protocol Version Security Mode Authentication Type Data EncryptionMethod V1, V2c Read Community Com
VPort 254 User’s Manual System Configuration 4-22SNMP Read/ Write Settings SNMP Versions Setting Description Default V1, V2c, V3 Select SNMP Versi
VPort 254 User’s Manual System Configuration 4-23Root Data Encryption Key (For SNMP V1, V2c, V3 and V3 only) Setting Description Default Enable 8-
VPort 254 User’s Manual System Configuration 4-24QoS (ToS) Quality of Service (QoS) provides a traffic prioritization capability to ensure that impo
VPort 254 User’s Manual System Configuration 4-25Setting Description Factory DefaultEnable Modbus/TCP Enable the Modbus/TCP protocol Enable Vide
11 Chapter 1 Introduction The VPort 254 is a rugged networking video encoder designed for use in harsh environments. In addition to being able to
VPort 254 User’s Manual System Configuration 4-26 Camera Modulation The VPort 254 supports both NTSC and PAL camera modulations. The Administrator c
VPort 254 User’s Manual System Configuration 4-27Video Performance The VPort 254 supports the MPEG4 and MJEPG compression standards. The administrat
VPort 254 User’s Manual System Configuration 4-28 Channel Select Setting Description Default Enable or disable the video channel The administrator
VPort 254 User’s Manual System Configuration 4-29Max. FPS (Frame per second) Setting Description Default Maximum frame rate The maximum frame rate
VPort 254 User’s Manual System Configuration 4-30NOTE The image quality, FPS, and bandwidth are influenced significantly by network throughput, syst
VPort 254 User’s Manual System Configuration 4-31Camera Control The VPort supports PTZ (PAN/TILT/ZOOM) motorized camera control via an RS-232, RS-42
VPort 254 User’s Manual System Configuration 4-32Setting Up a Preset Position Administrators can use the Preset Position function to set up the beha
VPort 254 User’s Manual System Configuration 4-33PTZ port This PTZ port is used to control a PTZ camera. Interface mode Setting Description Def
VPort 254 User’s Manual System Configuration 4-34 In Transparent PTZ Control mode, the serial data from the legacy PTZ control panel or joystick wil
VPort 254 User’s Manual System Configuration 4-35The configurations described below are only available in PTZ Driver mode. Port Settings Setting
VPort 254 User’s Manual Introduction 1-2Overview The VPort 254 is a 4-channel industrial video encoder that uses the ASIC compression chip to provid
VPort 254 User’s Manual System Configuration 4-36 Setting Up Custom Camera If the PTZ camera’s driver is not in the list, the administrator can sel
VPort 254 User’s Manual System Configuration 4-37Uploading a PTZ Camera Driver In addition to the PTZ camera drivers and custom camera functions sup
VPort 254 User’s Manual System Configuration 4-38Function This COM port supports 2 functions: Serial Device Control and PTZ Camera Control. Each fun
VPort 254 User’s Manual System Configuration 4-39Port Settings (only available in Serial Device Control) Setting Description Default Operation Mod
VPort 254 User’s Manual System Configuration 4-40TCP Client Mode (only available in Serial Device Control and TCP Client Mode) Setting Description
VPort 254 User’s Manual System Configuration 4-41Audio Audio Source The VPort 254 supports real-time and synchronous video/audio transmission. Admin
VPort 254 User’s Manual System Configuration 4-42Power Failure Alarm Setting Description Default Enable power failure alarm Enable or disable powe
VPort 254 User’s Manual System Configuration 4-43NOTE Event alarms for VMD, Digital Inputs, and Video loss are supported firmware version V2.0 and l
VPort 254 User’s Manual System Configuration 4-44
AA Appendix A Frequently Asked Questions Q: What if I forget my password? A: Every access to the video encoder needs authentication, unless the
VPort 254 User’s Manual Introduction 1-3Multicast (IGMP) transmission for network efficiency Transmitting digital video images via an IP network req
VPort 254 User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions A-2Q: How many users are allowed to access the video encoder at the same time? A: Basically, th
BB Appendix B Settings of Supported PTZ Cameras Since the COM port settings can be adjusted to other than the default settings, check the correct
CC Appendix C Time Zone Table The hour offsets for different time zones are shown below. You will need this information when setting the time zone
VPort 254 User’s Manual Time Zone Table C-2(GMT+02:00) Harare, Pretoria (GMT+02:00) Helsinki, Kyiv, Riga, Sofia, Tallinn, Vilnius (GMT+02:00) Jerus
DD Appendix D Technical Specifications Video Video Compression MPEG4, MJPEG Video Inputs 4, BNC Connector (1 Vpp, 75 ohms) NTSC/PAL Auto-sensin
VPort 254 User’s Manual Technical Specifications D-2Optical Fiber: 100BaseFX Multi Mode Single Mode Wavelength 1300 nm 1310 nm Max. TX -10 dBm
VPort 254 User’s Manual Technical Specifications D-3Installation DIN-Rail or wall mounting Environmental Operating Temperature 0 to 60°C (32 to 14
VPort 254 User’s Manual Technical Specifications D-4y 512 MB memory y Windows XP/2000 with SP4 y Internet Explorer 6.x y DirectX 9.0c Software B
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