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VPort 2140
User’s Manual
www.moxa.com/product
First Edition, March 2004
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VPort 2140 User’s Manual The software described in this manual is furnished under a license agreement and may be used only in accordance with the terms of that agreement. Copyright Notice Copyright 2004 Moxa Networking Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is prohibited. Trademarks MOXA is a registered trademark of the Moxa Group. All other trademarks or registered marks in this manual belong to their respective manufacturers. Disclaimer I
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Before getting started Before using your VPort 2140, pay attention to the following items. After opening the VPort 2140 box, compare the contents of the box with the Package Checklist in Chapter 1. Notify your sales representative if any of the items is missing or damaged. To prevent damage or problems caused by unproper usage, read the Qucik Installation Guide (printed handbook in the package) or Chapter 1, Introduction, under Product Description, and Chapter 2, Getting Started, bef
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ......................................................................................1-1 Overview ................................................................................................ 1-2 Package Checklist.................................................................................. 1-3 Product Features.................................................................................... 1-3 Typical Applications ....................
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Application ............................................................................................. 4-13 Demo....................................................................................................... 4-17 Homepage layout .................................................................................... 4-17 View log file ........................................................................................... 4-18 View parameters .....................................
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Network Configuration URL ...................................................................A-3 Video Configuration URL .......................................................................A-4 Image Quality Configuration URL ..........................................................A-4 COM 1 Configuration URL .....................................................................A-5 COM 2 configuration URL......................................................................A-5 Camera cu
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1 1 Chapter 1 Introduction VPort 2140 is a high-performance networking video transmitter. In addition to meeting the basic needs of video feed, many advanced features are included to help you set up surveillance or web attraction applications. The state-of-the-art design strikes a good balance between stability, robustness, ease-of-use, and flexibility. The following topics are covered in this chapter: Overview Package Checklist Product Features Typical Applications Ethernet c
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Overview Video Server is a high-performance networking video transmitter. Its powerful VLIW DSP core and fully optimized algorithm compresses and transmits high quality real-time video over a standard TCP/IP network. In addition to meeting the basic needs of video feed, many advanced features are included to help you set up surveillance or web attraction applications. The state-of-the-art design strikes a good balance between stability, robustness, ease-of-use, and flexibility. Real-tim
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Introduction on our website. Package Checklist 1 VPort 2140 Video Server Camera control cable Power adaptor Null modem cable 2 GPIO terminal connectors Software CD L-type Fixed Aluminum pieces and 8 screws NOTE: Notify your sales representative if any of the above items is missing or damaged. Product Features VPort 2140 products enjoy the following features: Compact size, 4-ch MJPEG Video Server 4 BNC video inputs, 4 BNC video outputs (75 Ω resi
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NOTE: ActiveX Control SDK is supported with flexible interface and sample codes for third-party developers (please contact Moxa sales representatives if you require this SDK.) Typical Applications Ethernet Connection An Analog alog h ht tt tp p: :/ // /192 192.1 .168. 68.4.1 4.100 00 Cameras Cameras TCP/ TCP/IP IP IIP P: : 192. 192.16 168. 8.4.1 4.10 00 0 Ser Serv ver er 4DI 4DI// 2DO 2DO Modem Dial-up Connection An Analog alog Ca Cam me er ra as s IP: IP: IP:
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Introduction Product Descriptions Front Panel 1: RESET & DEFAULT buttons for restoring the system There are two buttons located at the center of the front panel. One is labeled “RESET” and the other is labeled “DEFAULT.” “RESET” will force the system to restart at any point, meaning the system will perform the system diagnosis, and software installation may be necessary if the IP address is not fixed. “DEFAULT” will restore the default settings, and then force the system to restart.
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a. POWER: power indicator b. CONNECT: checks if the Video Server is alive c. SERIAL: checks if the RS-232/485 COM ports are in use As soon as the administrator plugs in the power connector, both the CONNECT and SERIAL LED’s will flash, one by one, until the diagnosis is finished. If the result is good, these 2 LEDs will turn off momentarily, and then follow the pattern shown in the table below. If any of the modules fails, refer to Chapter 7, Troubleshooting, under Power On Self Test for
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Introduction Rear Panel 8: COM1 & COM 2 There are 2 COM ports on VPort 2140’s rear panel. a. COM 1 (RS-232): This RS-232 serial port can connect with an RS-232 PTZ camera. For RS-485 PTZ cameras, the administrator can use the General I/O terminal block’s COM 1 (RS-485) . b. COM 2 (RS-232): This RS-232 serial port can connect to a modem, or you can use the included null modem cable to utilize a dial-up network when Ethernet is not available. If the Video Server is connected to the netw
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range between 12V and 15V. Polarity does not matter if you use AC. The DC output through Pin 1 and Pin 2 is fed from the power adaptor of the Video Server or pin 11 and pin 12 if an external power source is attached. The current of external devices is limited to less than 500 mA. b. COM 1 RS-485: If the device connected to the COM1 port has an RS-485 interface, such as a PTZ camera control, wire the RS-485 Data+ and Data- control lines to COM RS-485 pin “+” and pin “ –”. If the distance
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2 2 Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter includes information about how to install a VPort 2140 Video Server. The following topics are covered: Before Getting Started Setting up an Ethernet Environment Cable Connection Running the IP Installer Program Powering on VPort 2140 Video Server Assigning an IP Address to VPort 2140 Video Server Accessing VPort 2140 Video Server for the First Time Setting up a Modem Environment Cable Connection Powering on VPort 2140 Video S
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Before Getting Started To adapt easily to different environments, the Video Server automatically detects the attached interfaces and configures itself appropriately. For this reason, users do not need to worry about whether the connected cameras are either NTSC or PAL, how to select between Ethernet or modem, and whether the Ethernet speed is 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps. The Video Server supports both Ethernet and modem dial-in connections. Refer to the installation section that applies to you
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Getting Started Rear Panel Before powering on the VPort 2140 Video Server: 1. Connect your camera’s video output with the BNC video input. 2. Connect I/O devices (such as sensors or alarms) with VPort’s GPIO Terminal Block. 3. Connect the hub or switch on the LAN to the VPort’s 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port. 4. Connect VPort’s COM port with your camera’s COM port if you are using a PTZ Camera. Running the IP Installer Program To run the IP installer program, double click on the “IP
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Powering on the VPort 2140 Video Server First, make sure that all cables are correctly and firmly connected, and then turn on the cameras, sensors, and alarm devices. Next, power on the video server by attaching the Video Server’s power adaptor to an electrical outlet. After the POST (Power-On Self Test) is completed successfully, the Video Server is ready to be configured. At this point, the network speed and video modulation type will be detected automatically. Assigning an IP Addr
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Getting Started address for this VPort. If you check Use this IP whenever system boots option, you will not see this VPort the next time you run the IP installer program, unless you have restored the VPort. As a matter of convenience, we strongly recommend that you check this option. 6. Click on Set IP Address to assign the IP address to this VPort. VPort 2140 User’s Manual 2-5
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7. If you check Use the IP whenever system boots option, then whenever you change the root password and restart the system, a dialog window will open to ask for Server FTP Port and Root Password, since they were already changed by the administrator to something other than the default settings. If the settings made by the administrator are lost, restore default settings and then rerun the IP installer program. 8. The system will check if the IP address is valid. 9. An Install O
