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Before You Use Surveillance devices may be prohibited by law in your country. Though Network Camera is not only a high performance surveillance system but also a networked video server, ensure that the operation of such devices are legal before installing this unit for surveillance. It is important to carefully check the contents with the "Package Contents" section after opening the package. Understanding the physical description can prevent damage caused by abnormal usage an
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Table of Contents Before You Use ....................................................................................... 1 Package Contents................................................................................... 6 Physical Description .............................................................................. 8 Rear Panel.............................................................................................................8 Ethernet 10/100 socket............
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Power on .....................................................................................................................................24 Software configuration .......................................................................................25 Install a new modem ...................................................................................................................25 Setup a new connection...................................................................
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Uploading the configuration file .................................................................................................70 Software revision upgrade...........................................................................................................70 Telnet System core debugging ...............................................................................................................72 Monitor changed status of digital inputs................................
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Modem configuration URL.........................................................................................................82 Application configuration URL ..................................................................................................82 Homepage layout configuration URL.........................................................................................83 Appendix..........................................................................................
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Package Contents Network Camera IP3111/IP3121 Software CD Power adapter Quick installation guide Null modem cable Warranty card I/O terminal block connector 6 www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097
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Camera control cable 7 www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097
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Physical Description Rear Panel Ethernet 10/100 socket Connect to Ethernet network with a UTP category 5 cable that cannot exceed 100 meters. Once the Ethernet cable is connected without error, Network Camera will utilize Ethernet interface regardless of modem connection. COM port This RS232 serial port can connect with a modem or included null modem cable to utilize dial-up network when Ethernet is not available. If Network Camera operates with Ethernet interface, a
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General I/O terminal block 1 DI+ INPUT (Max. 50mA, 12VDC) 2 DI- INPUT 3 SW_COMMON OUTPUT (short with NC at initial state) 4 SW_NOPEN OUTPUT (Max. 1A, 24VDC or 0.5A, 125VAC) 5 RS485 B (inverting) 6 RS485 A (non-inverting) Network Camera provides a very flexible general I/O interface to combine with the user’s security devices such as sensors, alarms, lighting or door locks. The gen
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Status LEDs Each time Network Camera starts, it will perform a Power-On Self Test, abbreviated as POST hereafter, to examine every hardware module. As soon as the administrator plugs in the power adapter, both LEDs under the network LED will flash one by one until the POST is done. If any module fails, both LEDs will indicate to the users the error according to the pattern listed in Appendix A. If the result is good, both LEDs will turn off for a while and then follows the p
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Restore button There is a button hidden in the box for restoring the system factory default settings. When the system fails to install or operates abnormally, use the included assistant stick in the package and follow the following procedures to reset the system back to its original status. Poke the assistant stick into the hole to press down on the restore button. Restart the system by unplugging and re-plugging the power jack. While keeping the button pressed, the system w
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How to Install To easily fit into various environments, Network Camera automatically detects the attached interfaces and configures itself to the best condition. Therefore users need not care how to select the network between Ethernet and modem, and whether the Ethernet speed is 10Mbps or 100 Mbps. The high performance built-in CCD and lens always give users delicate image quality. Network Camera supports Ethernet and modem interfaces according to the user's existing network.
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Ethernet Environment Hardware installation Before installing multiple Network Cameras at the well-chosen locations, the administrator should memorize the serial numbers on the packages respectively for future use. Cable connection Shut down all the peripheral devices prior to connection. Connect the supplied cables from Network Camera to related devices according to the following steps. Note that the power adaptor must be kept unplugged until other cables are firmly co
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Power on Make sure all cables are correctly and firmly connected before turning on Network Camera. Turn on cameras, sensors, alarm devices, and then attach the power adaptor of Network Camera to the electric power socket*. After the POST (power-on self test) is complete and the result is successful, Network Camera is ready for software configuration as described in this manual. At this stage, network speed and video modulation type are automatically detected. If the detection of
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Software configuration Easy way with installer program In order to configure Network Cameras remotely, administrators should keep the serial numbers of the new Network Cameras for identification and initial passwords. After successfully mounting Network Cameras in the proper position, run the Installer program on the appropriate PC to locate the newly installed Network Cameras. Network Cameras also support manual setup procedures to non-Windows based environments. The manual pr
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The IP address shown in "Current IP Address" field is for the administrator's reference. If the administrator wants to use another IP address, modify the IP text field below the list window. If the administrator wants to fix the IP address of the unit, check the option "Use this IP whenever system boots" to skip future installation procedures. Otherwise the unit will need installation whenever it is restarted. When IP and options are O.K., click on . A message window will p
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IP address is valid. If the IP is not taken by another network device in the network, the Installer program will continue with the setup. Otherwise another message window will warn that the assigned IP conflicts. In this case, administrators should ask the network supervisor for a vacant IP address. 17 www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097
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After successful notification, administrators may keep the address information for user’s request. After clicking on , the "Assigned" field will be labeled "Yes". Administrators may click directly on to access the newly installed server in the default browser. While checking “Use this IP whenever system boots”, a dialog window may pop out to ask for “Server 18 www.vivotek.com T: 886-2-22404099 F: 886-2-22404097
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FTP Port” and “Root Password” because they are already changed to other than default settings. If the settings are lost, restore default settings and use installer to install again. Once installation is complete, administrators should follow the actions in the "First access to VisualServer" section for necessary checks and configurations. Experienced administrators may use the customized config.ini script file to perform a quick setup via FTP. Detailed procedure can be found
