Moxa VPort 364 Industrial Video Encoder
Getting Started
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Before Getting Started
In what follows, “user” refers to those who can access the video encoder, and “administrator” refers to the
person who knows the root password that allows changes to the Video Encoder’s configuration, in addition to
providing general access. Administrators should read this part of the manual carefully, especially during
installation.
First-Time Installation and Configuration
Before installing the VPort 364, check to make sure that all the items on the package checklist are in the box.
In addition, you will need access to a notebook computer or PC equipped with an Ethernet port.
Step 1: Select the power source
The VPort 364 can be powered by a 12 to 32 VDC DC power input, or a 18 to 30 VAC AC power input. Two power
inputs are provided for redundancy. Users can check the LED status located in the front panel to see if the
power inputs are connected appropriately. If one of the power inputs fails, the FAULT LED will light up in red if
the power failure alarm is enabled.
NOTE
The VPort 364 series support power input specifications of 12-32 VDC for 12/24 VDC power input, or 18-30 VAC
for 24 VAC power input (note that this is different from Moxa EDS switch’s 12-45 VDC power input). The
maximum power consumption is around 7.5 watts.
Step 2: Connect the VPort 364 to a Network
The VPort 364 has one auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps RJ45 Ethernet port, or one 100 Mbps fiber optic ports (multi
mode or single mode) for network connectivity. Both the RJ45 and fiber optic ports have separate LEDs for 10
Mbps and 100 Mbps connections.
Step 3: Connect the VPort 364 to a camera and an audio source
The VPort 364 has 4 VIDEO INPUT ports. Use the BNC connector (1.0 Vpp, 75Ω) and coaxial cable to connect
video cameras to the VPort to input analog video signals.
The VPort 364 has 1 audio input and 1 audio output. A microphone or an amplifier can be plugged directly into
the AUDIO INPUT port, and a speaker can be plugged into the AUDIO OUTPUT port.
NOTE
Four VIDEO LEDs (V1, V2, V3, V4) are located on the VPort 364’s front panel to indicate the video signal
transmission status for video inputs. Check the LED status to see if the video is working properly.
Step 4: Connecting motorized PTZ cameras
The VPort 364 has one RS-232/422/485 PTZ port with a 5-pin terminal block connector for connecting PTZ
control cables to control PTZ cameras over a TCP/IP network.
To enable PTZ control, users should configure the PTZ control protocol in the web-based manager.
