SAM 3101
Single Channel H.264 Encoder
Installation Guide
1.
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this SAM-3101 encoder.
This guide provides basic information for the installation, connection and configuration of the encoder. For more detailed information please contact your
supplier or refer to the detailed product documentation.
2.
Product Warranty
This product is subject to the Cathexis standard warranty terms and conditions
3.
Product Features
PoE (Power over Ethernet) – 12VDC, 5.5Watt
max
Optimized H.264 video compression algorithm
to facilitate transmission of High Quality video
over low network bandwidth
Built in monitoring function
Supports PAL/NTSC
Provides RS485 serial port
12V DC Output (if PoE is active)
Audio input (1x Microphone input with
differential Microphone Amplifier via 3.5 mm
Audio Jack)
Audio Output (200-300mW into 8 Ohms)
Dual streaming – unicast and multicast
Fully integrated within the Cathexis Network
Video Recorder
Hardware watchdog and Built-in-tests
Option to add buffer FLASH in case of network
outage (NOTE: Not available in this version)
Opto-isolated inputs and relay output
Mini USB interface (NOTE: Not available in this
version)
4.
Encoder dimensions
5.
Connections
Ethernet
Power In
Mic In
100BaseT RJ45 Poe Ethernet port
POE Input Power” 12VDC, 5.5Watt Max
8 to 36 VDC
5.5Watt Max
Differential Mic input
I/O Relays
RS422 Serial Port
Audio Jack connections
R-NO (normally open)
1
- TXD
1
Audio Out:
Sleeve = GND
Ring = Signal
NOTE: Only stereo
jack must be used
Audio in:
Sleeve = GND
Ring = Signal
NOTE: Only stereo
jack must be used
R-NC
(normally
closed)
2
+TXD
2
R-Comm (common)
3
-RXD
3
Input GND
4
+RXD
4
Input GND
5
GND
5
Input 1
6