EAN-DRS-Cameras
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Configuration Settings
This section covers the basic camera configuration settings in Panel Plus for the OEM video processing
boards.
Before connecting with the Panel Plus software, the OEM board should be powered up and connected
through:
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a network switch or directly to the host PC (preferred) or,
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Direct serial connection (for troubleshooting or if a network connection cannot be established).
See one of the corresponding OEM startup guides for connection and video streaming instructions:
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IMPORTANT:
This procedure assumes that the customer has read the OEM startup guide(s) and
has a basic understanding of the following fundamentals:
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Completed a functional connection between the SightLine video processing board and Panel
Plus application.
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Familiar with Panel Plus controls.
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Successfully streamed video in Panel Plus.
If you do not have a strong basic system setup and familiarity, we recommend reviewing the OEM
startup guide(s) and work with our support team to establish basic connection and streaming
fundamentals.
5.1
Acquisition Settings
From the main menu in Panel Plus go to
Configure
»
Acquisition Settings
.
If available, use the
Auto Fill
drop-down menu in the
Acquisition Settings
dialog to automatically
populate the relevant fields with the correct settings.
The settings can also be manually entered as shown in the
For information about Acquisition fields in Panel Plus see
EAN-Digital Video Configuration
IMPORTANT:
Save parameters and reset the board when changing parameters. Cycle system
power when changing resolution.
If video does not display, try saving and activating the settings again. Check the encoding settings
on the Compress tab and review the network addresses for the destination video.
Configuration settings for the Tamarisk cameras include the 640 and 320 in 8-bit or 14-bit mode. In 8-
bit mode autogain is controlled through the Tamarisk camera. The contrast and brightness controls in
Panel Plus have no effect on the video. In 14-bit mode, autogain is controlled through the video
processing board. The video contrast and brightness can be used to bias the autogain output. These
values can be set and persisted through Panel Plus.
In the Compress tab, video protocol MPEG2-TS: H.264 is recommended.
