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Product Description

18

VideoJet 10

Front panel

7 CompactFlash

 interface

drive for CompactFlash cards and MicroDrives

8

Screw clamp 

ALARM I/O

for connection of alarm sensors or switches and for switching of 
external devices (e.g. lamps)

9

RJ45 

Ethernet 

connector

for connecting to the network

10

Socket 

Power

 

mains cable connector

11

LED 

I

lights up red with active alarm

12

LED 

O

lights up green when the relay is switched

13

LED 

L

lights up green when the device is connected to the network

14

LED 

T

flashes yellow when data packages are transmitted

Summary of Contents for VideoJet 10

Page 1: ...VideoJet 10 Manual ...

Page 2: ...ms AG Note This manual was compiled with the greatest of care and all informa tion double checked At the time of printing the description was complete and correct Because of the further development of pro ducts the content of the manual might change without prior notice VCS will not be liable for damage which is directly or indirectly due to errors incompleteness or discrepancies between the manua...

Page 3: ...tallation and operation 12 Repairs and maintenance 12 Chapter 3 Product Description 13 Supplied components 13 System requirements 13 Configuration requirements 13 Operational requirements 14 Functional overview 14 Rear panel connectors 17 Front panel 18 Chapter 4 Installation 19 Connections 20 Switching on off 23 Setup using a terminal program 24 Contents ...

Page 4: ...ration with MS Internet Explorer 49 Storing snapshots 53 Storing video sequences 54 Hardware connections between VideoJet Units 55 Operation with Software Decoder 56 Chapter 7 Maintenance and Upgrades 57 Network check 57 Repair 58 Passing on Disposal 58 Chapter 8 Appendix 59 Faults possible causes and remedy 59 LEDs 61 Glossary 62 Specifications 65 Index 67 ...

Page 5: ...n this manual the following symbols and notations are used to draw attention to special situations Warning or Attention This symbol indicates that failure to follow the safety instructions given may directly endanger people cause damage to the system or to other equipment The symbol represents a direct threat of dan ger Note This symbol indicates tips and notes that make using the device easier an...

Page 6: ... following typographic conventions are used in this manual Configuration Window and menu names parameters and buttons Enter C Key names Ctrl C Two or more keys that are pressed simul taneously ping Command line input and output ...

Page 7: ... this manual please contact VCS Video Communication Systems AG Forchheimer Straße 4 D 90425 Nürnberg Phone 49 0 911 9 34 56 0 Fax 49 0 911 9 34 56 66 info vcs com EU Guidelines The Network Video Server VideoJet 10 complies with the specifica tions of European Guidelines 89 336 Electromagnetic Compatibil ity and 73 23 amended by 93 68 Low Voltage Guideline Rating plate For exact identification you ...

Page 8: ...Preface 10 VideoJet 10 ...

Page 9: ...nd server only in a dry place pro tected against the elements If you are uncertain about the safe operation of the unit shut it down immediately and secure it to prevent any unauthorised start up Safe operation is no longer possible for example if damage is visible to the unit or the cables if the unit no longer operates correctly if the server has been exposed to rain or moisture if objects have ...

Page 10: ... concerning permissible applica tions Perform only the installation and operating work described in this manual All other work beyond this may lead to injuries to per sons and damage to the system or other equipment Repairs and maintenance Never open the housing of the VideoJet 10 The unit contains no parts which you can repair or replace Never open the housing of the power supply unit The power s...

Page 11: ...ROM System requirements Computer with Windows 98 2000 XP operating system and access to network and Web browser Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5 or higher or free serial interface port and terminal program Configuration requirements Computer with Windows 98 2000 XP operating system and access to network and Web browser Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5 or higher or decoder software e g VI...

Page 12: ...d and simple integration into CCTV installations via local networks can be achieved Two units i e a VideoJet 10 as transmitter and a VideoJet 10 as receiver can form a stand alone system for data transfer without a PC The system can be extended to include additional transmitters and receivers so that video images from one transmitter can be simultaneously received on a number of receivers Receiver...

Page 13: ...nt data Configuration Configuration of the VideoJet 10 can be carried out using a browser via the local network Intranet or from the Internet Similarly firmware updates and rapid loading of equipment configu rations are also possible Recording playback You can save live pictures recorded by the unit as files on the hard disk of your computer The video pictures are stored in MPEG for mat and can fo...

Page 14: ... interface 10 100 Base T CompactFlash interface for memory card or wireless LAN card Two transparent bidirectional data channels via serial interface ports RS232 RS422 RS485 and RS232 Remote control of all internal functions via TCP IP Password protection to prevent unauthorized connection or alterations to configuration Closed contact input for external sensor e g door contact Closed contact outp...

Page 15: ...e Audio I O 3 5 mm stereo jack for connection of a loudspeaker or an audio source mono line 4 Serial interface port COM2 RS232 9 pin sub D socket m for configuration using terminal software 5 Serial interface port COM1 RS232 485 9 pin sub D socket m for control data transmissions protocols RS232 RS422 and RS485 and for configuration using terminal software 6 LED POWER flashes yellow when ready Not...

Page 16: ...or switches and for switching of external devices e g lamps 9 RJ45 Ethernet connector for connecting to the network 10 Socket Power mains cable connector 11 LED I lights up red with active alarm 12 LED O lights up green when the relay is switched 13 LED L lights up green when the device is connected to the network 14 LED T flashes yellow when data packages are transmitted ...

Page 17: ...ecting up the equipment or if necessary use cables suitably screened for interference Position and lay all cables where they will not be subject to dam age and ensure strain relief is provided where necessary Warning The unit is intended for internal use Select a suitable location for installation where the equipment is not subjected to either extreme temperatures nor to extreme humidity The ambie...

Page 18: ...lide switch 75 Ω on the front of the transmitter to to ter minate the video input when the video signal is not lopped through Network The VideoJet 10 can be connected to a 10 100 Base T network either directly or via a hub For this purpose use standard UTP Cat 5 cable with RJ45 connectors Connect the network cable to the socket Ethernet Alarm input output The alarm input is provided for switching ...

Page 19: ...ector firmly back onto the Alarm I O socket Microphone loudspeaker The VideoJet 10 provides an audio channel via the jack Audio I O The bidirectional audio signals are simultaneously transmitted along with the video signals This can be used to drive a loud speaker or door communication system as required Connect an audio source mono line to the jack Audio I O of the transmitter Connect the loudspe...

Page 20: ...btained from the manufacturer of the equipment involved Warning Pay particular attention to any associated documentation relating to the installation and operation of equipment being controlled These documents contain important safety instructions and information regarding permitted applications Note The transmission of transparent data is only possible when a video connection has been established...

Page 21: ...ights up red The device is ready as soon as the LED Power lights up green If the network connection has also been established correctly the green LED L also lights up A flashing yellow LED T signals the transport of data packages over the network Warning Use only the plug in power supply unit supplied for operation of the VideoJet 10 Ensure that the mains supply is free from interference such as o...

Page 22: ...re working with the terminal program isolate the unit from the data network Connect the sub D socket COM2 RS232 of the VideoJet 10 to a free serial port on the computer Terminal configuration To establish communications between the Terminal program and the VideoJet the transmission parameters must be correctly setup The following parameters should be selected in the Terminal pro gram 19 200 Baud 8...

Page 23: ...o the VideoJet 10 IP address To operate the VideoJet 10 on a network an IP Address valid for the network must be provided The following address has been preset at the factory Transmitter 192 168 0 1 Receiver 192 168 0 2 Start up the terminal programm e g HyperTerminal Enter user name service The main menu will be displayed Enter I to open the IP menu The submenu for network configuration will be d...

Page 24: ...6 VideoJet 10 Additional parameters Using the terminal program additional basic parameters can be checked and modified where necessary The onscreen commands displayed in the various submenus are used for this purpose ...

Page 25: ...al ready 5 GND ground GND ground 6 DSR data set ready 7 RTS ready to send RTS ready to send 8 CTS clear to send CTS clear to send 9 COM1 RS422 485 COM2 RS232 1 DCD data carrier detect 2 RxD receive data plus RxD receive data 3 TxD transmit data minus TxD transmit data 4 DTR data terminal ready 5 GND ground GND ground 6 DSR data set ready 7 TxD transmit data plus RTS ready to send 8 RxD receive dat...

Page 26: ...Installation 28 VideoJet 10 ...

Page 27: ...isplayed when MPEG 4 is selected instal lation of a current MPEG decoder is probably necessary Suitable software for this can be found on the supplied program CD from VCS Insert the CD into the ROM drive of the computer The CD runs automatically If the CD does not start automatically open the CD folder in Windows Explorer and double click on MPEGAx exe Follow the onscreen instructions Note In orde...

Page 28: ...10 on a network it must be provided with an IP address The following address has been preset at the factory Transmitter 192 168 0 1 Receiver 0192 168 0 2 Start up the web browser For the URL enter the IP address of the VideoJet 10 The Live page with the video image will be displayed see page 50 ...

Page 29: ... of the window on the link Settings A new page will be opened All parameters of the Video Jet 10 can be configured If any of the configuration pages are called up the current settings will be displayed The settings can be altered by entering new values or by selecting from a predefined value in a list field Navigation Use the links along the left hand side of the window to switch to the desired co...

Page 30: ...for the unit This name will be displayed in the video image depending on the configuration Unit ID Each VideoJet 10 should be assigned a unique identifier which can be additionally used to identify the unit Warning Store all changes with the associated button Set By clicking on the button Set only the changes in the relevant field are stored blue frame Changes in any of the other fields are ignore...

Page 31: ...rrectly identify and evaluate events which have occurred simultaneously Date format Select here the desired date format Europe DD MM YYYY USA MM DD YYYY Japan YYYY MM DD Unit date Enter here the current date As the system time is driven by the internal calendar clock it is not necessary to enter the day of week This is automatically appended Unit time Enter here the current time or click on the bu...

Page 32: ...e local operating environment e g network architecture bandwidth data structures Preset parameter MPEG 4 encoding For MPEG 4 a number of pre programmed profiles are available which are optimized for different transmission paths high quality CIF for connections with high bandwidth resolution 352 288 high resolution 2CIF for connections with high bandwidth resolution 704 288 small resolution QCIF fo...

Page 33: ...t and video signal monitoring can be configured Alarm input Select here the option On in order to activate the alarming by means of an external alarm sensor In addition it is also possible to select if the alarm is to be activated by a Active high or Aktive low voltage level Enter into the text field a designation for the alarm input which will then be displayed onscreen if an alarm is activated ...

Page 34: ... video receiver address The VideoJet 10 can store up to 10 different alarm IP addresses In case of an alarm event the connection will be established to the first address Up to ten seperate addresses can be added should the first address not accept the call Select the position of the IP address here Live video receiver IP address Enter here the IP address to which a connection is to be established ...

Page 35: ...ich the relay is to revert to its steady state Various events can be selected to automatically activate the output In this way for example it is possible to switch on a floodlight when a motion alarm has been detected and to switch the light off again at the end of the alarm Idle state Select Open if the relay is to operate as a normally open contact or Closed if it is to operate as a normally clo...

Page 36: ...e relay e g for test purposes or to operate a door opener Interface COM 1 The parameters for the serial interface port COM1 RS232 485 can be configured to suit individual requirements Serial port function Select one of the controllable devices from the list If the port is required to transmit data transparently select the entry Transpa rent Note After selection of a device the remaining parameters...

Page 37: ...haracter Stop bits Select the number of stop bits per character Parity check Select the type of parity check Interface mode Select the desired protocol for the serial port Half duplex mode Select here to suit the individual application Interface COM 2 The parameters for the serial interface port COM2 RS232 can be configured to suit individual requirements ...

Page 38: ... bits Select the number of data bits per character Stop bits Select the number of stop bits per character Parity check Select the type of parity check Network settings The settings on this page are used to integrate the unit into an exist ing network Unit IP address Enter here the required IP address for the VideoJet 10 The IP address must be valid for the network Warning If the IP address is alte...

Page 39: ...tly establish a connection outside of the local network This field can otherwise remain empty 0 0 0 0 Version information Hardware and software version numbers are only required for infor mation and can not be altered Keep a record of these numbers in case technical assistance is required Hardwareversion The hardware version number of the VideoJet 10 is shown Softwareversion The software version n...

Page 40: ...ackground image you can use the file types GIF and JPEG The file paths must correspond to the type of access for access to a locally stored file for example C Images Logo gif for access to an Internet Intranet file for example http www vcs com images logo gif Note that with Internet Intranet access the connection must be maintained in order to continually display the image The image files are not ...

Page 41: ...find a suitable image on the local network Startpage logo URL Enter here the file path to a suitable image for the upper screen area banner The image can be stored on a local computer on a local network or at an Internet address If necessary click on the button Search in order to find a suitable image on the local network Save alarm logfile to hard disk Select this option to store alarm data in a ...

Page 42: ...r the alarm messages are to be stored If necessary click on the button Search in order to find a suitable folder File for saving general messages Enter here the path to the location where the log files for the general system messages are to be stored If necessary click on the button Search in order to find a suitable folder Path for JPEG an MPEG files Enter here the path to the storage location fo...

Page 43: ...in the text field or click on the button Durchsuchen to locate and select the file Click on the button Upload to begin the transmission to the unit The progress of the download can be monitored from the status messages and from the progress bar On conclusion of a successful upload the unit will automatically restart If the LED Power flashes in turns red and green on conclusion the upload has been ...

Page 44: ... to be uploaded or click on the button Durchsuchen to select the desired file Make sure the download file is taken from the same type of device you want to reconfigure Click on the button Upload to start the transmission of the file to the device After a few seconds the message Configuration upload finished State Configuration upload ok system must be rebooted will be displayed and the countdown f...

Page 45: ...ion and configuration Only in this way is it possible to ensure that the VideoJet 10 will operate correctly in an alarm situation Check under the following headings the VideoJet 10 can be remotely dialled up the VideoJet 10 transmits the required data the VideoJet 10 reacts to alarm events in accordance with the configuration where applicable that the control of peripheral equipment is possible ...

Page 46: ...Configuration with web browser 48 VideoJet 10 ...

Page 47: ...r is probably necessary Suitable software for this can be found on the supplied program CD from VCS Insert the CD into the ROM drive of the computer The CD runs automatically If the CD does not start automatically open the CD folder in Windows Explorer and double click on MPEGAx exe Follow the onscreen instructions Note In order to decode live video images the required special ActiveX control must...

Page 48: ...e Live page with video image will be displayed If the connection is not established the selected transmitter is already occupied with a different destination Depending upon net work configuration and individual units a maximum of five receivers can receive images simultaneously from one transmitter Image quality With established connections the video image is displayed in the middle of the browser...

Page 49: ...arm the alarm symbol is displayed in red along with the video image The display of alarms and other details is dependent upon the configuration of the unit see page 42 Output Depending upon configuration equipment can be switched by the relay of the VideoJet 10 e g a floodlight or door opener To activate the relay output click on the relay symbol beside the video image The symbol will be displayed...

Page 50: ...ion 52 VideoJet 10 If a controlled unit is connected to the VideoJet 10 and configured the active elements for the control of the peripheral unit e g a dome camera will be displayed alongside the video image ...

Page 51: ...ust append the corresponding parameter to the com mand snap jpg snap jpg JpegSize XS 128 96 pixels snap jpg JpegSize S 176 144 pixels snap jpg JpegSize M 352 288 pixels snap jpg JpegSize XL 704 576 pixels Without this additional parameter the image size will be 352 288 pixels In the field for the Internet address URL enter the IP address of the VideoJet 10 followed by the command snap jpg for exam...

Page 52: ... of a video sequence The storage location depends on the configuration of the VideoJet 10 see page 42 The recording starts immediately While storing the red dot in the symbol MPEG Recording is blinking Click on the symbol MPEG Recording once more to stop the stor ing Note Use the VCS MPEG Player to display the recorded video sequences You find the latest version of the MPEG Player on the supplied ...

Page 53: ...llows Connect the units using Ethernet cables into the closed network Connect power to the units Connection setup It is possible to configure the connection using either Terminal soft ware or by appropriate configuration via the alarm input After a brief pause the live image from the camera will be displayed on the connected monitor Note Make sure the units are configured for the characteristics o...

Page 54: ... the IP menu enter the command a to deactivate the automatic connection set up Operation with Software Decoder The video server VideoJet 10 in association with the program VIDOS comprises a powerful systems solution VIDOS is a program for the operation control and administration of CCTV installations e g surveillance systems at remote locations It runs under the Windows operating system It primari...

Page 55: ... of the unit When the unit is found the response Reply from followed by the number of bytes transmitted and the time taken for the trans mission in ms is displayed If this message is not displayed the unit is not accessible over the network This can be due to the following reasons The network connection to the unit is not OK In this case check out the cable connections The unit is not correctly in...

Page 56: ...er with these manual The device and the plug in power supply contain environmentally harmful materials which must be disposed of in accordance with legal requirements Faulty units and parts which are no longer required should be dis posed of professionally or if necessary contact the local authorities for the disposal of harmful objects and substances Warning Never open the housing of the VideoJet...

Page 57: ...remedies Problem Possible causes Suggested remedy No connection between unit and terminal program Faulty cable connections Check all leads plugs contacts and connections The computer s serial interface is not connected Check other serial interfaces Interface parameters do not match If necessary select a different COM port make sure that the computer s interface parameters match with those of the u...

Page 58: ...g mode Audio voice connection is occupied by another receiver Wait until the connection is free and dial again The unit does not report an alarm Alarm input not selected Select alarm input on configuration page Alarm sources No alarm action selected Select alarm action on configuration page Alarm connections If neces sary change IP address and e mail address Not possible control PTZ cameras or oth...

Page 59: ...evice is switched on Lit red temporary Device is starting Lit red permanent Device is out of order Flashing green red Upload failed I Lit red Alarm input activated Not lit Alarm input inactive O Lit green Relay switched Not lit Relay inactive rest state L Lit green Physical connection to the network established Not lit No network connection T Flashing yellow Data transmission via the network Not l...

Page 60: ...namic allocation of IP addresses DNS Domain Name Service FTP File Transfer Protocol Full duplex Simultaneous data transmission in both direc tions G 711 G 728 Standard audio coding algorithms defined by ITU T H 224 Standardized protocol for data communication and remote control H 261 Standard motion video coding algorithm defined by ITU T HTTP Hypertext Transfer Protocol HTML Hypertext Markup Lang...

Page 61: ...by a network operating sys tem and using a transport protocol MAC Media Access Control MPEG 1 Video compression standard initially hardware dependent now also possible with software MPEG 2 Enhanced video compression standard high level compression facilitates images with studio quality meanwhile established as broadcasting standard MPEG 4 Further development of MPEG 2 used for trans mission of aud...

Page 62: ...ideo format with 176 144 pixels Server push A continuous stream send from the transmitter to the web browser Subnet mask See Netmask TCP Transfer Control Protocol UDP User Datagram Protocol URL Uniform Resource Locator UTP Unshielded Twisted Pair V 24 RS 232 A list of definitions for the transmission between DTE and DCE WAN See Wide area network Wide area network A long distance link used to exten...

Page 63: ... pixles 352 288 pixels 176 144 pixels Coding protocols ISO IEC 14496 MPEG 4 Network protocols RTP RTCP UDP TCP IP HTTP SNMP IGMP ICMP ARP DHCP Video input 1 BNC jack 1 0 Vp p 75 Ohm PAL NTSC Video output 1 BNC jack 1 0 Vp p 75 Ohm PAL NTSC Audio input output 3 5 mm jack bush mono Data interface 1 RS232 RS422 RS485 bidirectional 9 pin sub D 1 RS232 9 pin sub D Alarm input separable clamp 1 control ...

Page 64: ...g altitude 0 3 000 m Storage conditions temperature 20 60 C relative humidity 0 95 non condensing max altitude 10 000 m Regulations IEC 60950 UL 1950 J60950 AS NZS 3260 EN 55103 1 EN 55103 2 EN 55130 EN 55024 EN 61000 2 EN 61000 3 Dimensions w h d 143 33 135 mm Weight approx 400 g without power supply ...

Page 65: ...nnection 21 Audio source 21 B Browser window 50 C Cabinet installation 19 Calendar 33 Camera name 34 Closing contact 20 Connection 50 Control 38 Conventions 7 D Data interface 21 Data terminal 24 Date format 33 Display recorded video sequences 54 Dome camera 21 Index 9 ...

Page 66: ...47 Functional overview 14 G Gateway 41 I Identification 9 image resolution 53 Installation 12 Installation requirements 19 IP address 25 40 L Live video images 29 49 Location for installation 19 Loudspeaker 21 Low Voltage Guideline 9 M Main functions 16 Maintenance 12 MPEG Playe 54 Multicast Function 15 ...

Page 67: ...n 11 P Parameter 26 Power switch 23 Protocol 39 40 R Rear panel 17 Receiver 14 Regulations 7 Relay output 21 37 Relay switch 38 Remote control 15 Repair 12 Requirements 13 S Signal source 20 snap jpg 53 Specifications 65 Subnet mask 41 Symbols 7 Synchronous 33 T Test 47 ...

Page 68: ...Index 70 VideoJet 10 Time of day 33 Transmission parameter 24 Transmission rate 39 40 Typographic conventions 8 U Upload file 45 URL 30 50 V Version 41 ...

Page 69: ...71 VideoJet 10 ...

Page 70: ...VCS Video Communication Systems AG Forchheimer Straße 4 90425 Nürnberg Germany Phone 49 911 93456 0 Fax 49 911 93456 66 http www vcs com ID Nr 2915 0203 0 1 ...

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