Vicon VN-301TV5 Installation & Operation Manual Download Page 5

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. 

XX159-06-05 Rev 1208 VN-301TV5 Single-Channel Digital Video Server 

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Summary of Contents for VN-301TV5

Page 1: ...pose Copyright 2008 Vicon Industries Inc All rights reserved Product specifications subject to change without notice ViconNet Kollector and their logos are registered trademarks of Vicon Industries In...

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Page 3: ...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 Copyright 2008 Vicon...

Page 4: ...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...

Page 5: ...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 an...

Page 6: ...the unlikely event of a VN 301TV5 malfunction Chapter 6 Maintenance provides information on maintaining the VN 301TV5 Chapter 7 Shipping Instructions describes the procedure to be followed when sendin...

Page 7: ...he Server 4 Required Items for Installation 4 Unit Components 5 Mounting 6 Installing the VN 301TV5 6 CHAPTER 4 OPERATION 10 About This Chapter 10 Powering On the Server 10 Powering Off the Server 10...

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Page 9: ...y 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 H...

Page 10: ...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 pres...

Page 11: ...k 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...

Page 12: ...r for permanent use Installing the VN 301TV5 describes how to install all necessary peripheral devices directly to the server Unpacking the Server Carefully open the carton Remove the Accessory Kit an...

Page 13: ...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...

Page 14: ...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...

Page 15: ...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...

Page 16: ...one 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...

Page 17: ...To connect the UPS 1 Place the VN 301TV5 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 an...

Page 18: ...ugh 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 d...

Page 19: ...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 enco...

Page 20: ...12 Chapter 4 Operation XX159 06 05 Rev 1208 VN 301TV5 Single Channel Digital Video Server...

Page 21: ...1 Make sure the MAC address and password of the encoder is available Use MAC Address log provided 2 Verify that the encoder is physically connected to the configuring workstation via the network Setu...

Page 22: ...d later ViconNet version 3 and higher 3 Password authentication There are two authentication options You can either authenticate a specific unit by entering its password or use a Nucleus authenticatio...

Page 23: ...4 is most information Note The Apply button must be pressed for changes to take effect Note Verify all IP addressing parameters with your IT administrator Note In order for the DHCP option to work pro...

Page 24: ...wer versions Choose the correct version and click Install to send to the selected unit Install Info Tab The Info TAB displays the selected IP product general information Info 16 Chapter 4 Operation XX...

Page 25: ...ettings and Factory defaults to return to the initial configuration The Main app starting mode Application start status may be Unknown Application loaded successfully or Loading of application is disa...

Page 26: ...n Threshold Defines the audio level at which the input turns ON At this level audio is captured and sent from the device Default setting is 1500 This setting also allows the VOX mechanism to be deacti...

Page 27: ...Nucleus 2 From the workstation desktop run the ViconNet application 3 After logging in open the site setup selection window 4 Select the IP dome camera setup 5 Open the Network Setup and Site Name set...

Page 28: ...eshooting If the VN 301TV5 does not power up check the following Verify that the outlet or UPS supplying power is actually active Plug in a lamp or other device to the outlet to verify the 120 or 230...

Page 29: ...d Kingdom Phone 44 0 1489 566300 Fax 44 0 1489 566322 2 Attach a sheet of paper to the unit with the following information Name and address of the company returning the unit Name of the Vicon employee...

Page 30: ...ed difficulty in handling and installation Let the required picture quality and cable distances provide a guide in choosing the best cable type For cables other than the approved Vicon types below con...

Page 31: ...nt for RS 422 RS485 applications Single twisted pair is also a suitable cable Choose a Belden cable type by referring to the characteristics and maximum distances listed below The maximum distance for...

Page 32: ...le type by referring to the characteristics listed below The Table below should be used as a guideline when cables other than Belden are used Materials and construction must follow the guidelines abov...

Page 33: ...g the extent of cooling required for an installation Radio Frequency Emission Standard FCC Class A Indicators and Connectors Power Indicator Red LED Network Connectivity Green LED Network Activity Amb...

Page 34: ...mage or to parts which in the judgment of the Company are not defective or any equipment which may have been tampered with altered misused or been subject to unauthorized repair Software supplied eith...

Page 35: ...s Brunel Way Fareham PO15 5TX United Kingdom 44 0 1489 566300 Fax 44 0 1489 566322 Germany vin videotronic infosystems gmbh Lahnstrasse 1 D 24539 Neumuenster Phone 49 0 4321 8790 Fax 49 0 4321 879 97...

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