V3x Series Encoder Hardware Manual V31, V32 2014/12/23
Encoder Hardware Manual Table of Contents Precautions ............................................................. 3 Safety Instructions .................................................................................... 5 Introduction ............................................................. 6 The List of Models ..................................................................................... 6 Package Contents.....................................................................................
Encoder Hardware Manual Precautions Read these instructions You should read all the safety and operating instructions before using this product. Heed all warnings You must adhere to all the warnings on the product and in the instruction manual. Failure to follow the safety instruction given may directly endanger people, cause damage to the system or to other equipment.
Encoder Hardware Manual Federal Communications Commission Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Encoder Hardware Manual Safety Instructions Cleaning Disconnect this video product from the power supply before cleaning. Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. Do not use accessories not recommended by the manufacturer Only install this device in a dry place protected from weather Servicing Do not attempt to service this video product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Encoder Hardware Manual Introduction The List of Models This hardware manual contains the following models: V31 8-Channel 960H/D1 H.264 Rackmount Video Encoder V32 16-Channel 960H/D1 H.264 Rackmount Video Encoder 6 www.acti.
Encoder Hardware Manual Package Contents Video Encoder Power Cord Socket Converter Rack Mount Ears Screw Pack Serial Communication & Audio Output Terminal Blocks Digital Input/Output & Audio Input Terminal Blocks Digital Input/Output & Audio Input Terminal Blocks (for V31) (for V32) Quick Installation Guide Warranty Card NOTE: The above pictures are for reference only; actual items may slightly vary. 7 www.acti.
Encoder Hardware Manual Physical Description V31 Overview Item Description 1 Power LED Lights up when the device is powered on. 2 Serial Communication 1 Activity LED Lights up to when a serial device is connected Serial Communication 2 Activity LED Lights up to when a serial device is connected 4 Video Input (1~8) The LED lights up when an analog camera is connected to its corresponding video input connector. 5 Memory Card Slot 3 LEDs to the RS-422/RS-485 Port 1.
Encoder Hardware Manual Item Description 8 Ethernet Port Connects to the network using a standard Ethernet cable. 9 AC Power Input Use this connector to connect the bundled power cord. See Connecting to Power on page 14 for more information. 10 Power Switch Press the switch to turn the encoder on or off. 11 Digital Input / Output Connector (1~8) Connects to digital input or output devices, such as an alarm trigger, panic button, etc.
Encoder Hardware Manual V32 Overview Item Description 1 Power LED Lights up when the device is powered on. 2 Serial Communication 1 Activity LED Lights up to when a serial device is connected Serial Communication 2 Activity LED Lights up to when a serial device is connected 4 Video Input (1~16) The LED lights up when an analog camera is connected to its corresponding video input connector. 5 Memory Card Slot 3 LEDs to the RS-422/RS-485 Port 1. to the RS-422/RS-485 Port 2.
Encoder Hardware Manual Item Description 8 Ethernet Port Connects to the network using a standard Ethernet cable. 9 AC Power Input Use this connector to connect the bundled power cord. See Connecting to Power on page 14 for more information. 10 Power Switch Press the switch to turn the encoder on or off. 11 Digital Input / Output Connector (9~16) Connects to digital input or output devices, such as an alarm trigger, panic button, etc.
Encoder Hardware Manual Item Description will dwarf sounds and will result in inaudible recording. 15 RS-422 / RS-485 Port (1~2) Connects to an analog device via RS-485 / RS-422 serial communication to control encoder functions like pan-tilt, zoom, etc. See Connecting a Serial Device (Optional) on page 23 for more information. 16 Audio Output Connector Connects to an audio output device, such as a powered speaker. See Connecting an Audio Output Device on page 22 for more information. 12 www.acti.
Encoder Hardware Manual Mounting the Device Mount the device on a 19” rack. 1. Attach the ears on each side of the encoder using the bundled screws. 2. Secure the encoder onto the rack using four (4) screws. NOTE: Use the screws that came with the rack; or, purchase applicable screws for rack mounting. 13 www.acti.
Encoder Hardware Manual Making Connections This section describes how to connect the encoder to the power, network and analog cameras. It also describes the procedures in preparing the external devices that you can connect to the encoder. The encoder supports Digital Input and Output (DI/DO), Audio Input and Output devices, as well as Serial Port Communication via RS-485 / RS-422 protocol using the bundled terminal blocks. The use of these devices, however, is optional.
Encoder Hardware Manual Connecting the Analog Camera Connect the analog camera to one of the Video Input ports of the encoder using a video cable with BNC connectors. NOTE: The video cable is not included in the package. Connect to Network Connect one end of a network cable to the Ethernet port of the encoder and the other end to the network. 15 www.acti.
Encoder Hardware Manual Connecting the Digital Input/Output Devices (Optional) Depending on your surveillance needs, you may connect digital input / output devices to your encoder. Digital Input (DI) devices can be used to notify the encoder about an activity in the camera on the encoder site. DI can be triggers of events. For example, you can connect a “panic button” to the encoder; as such when the panic button is pressed, the alarm signal will be sent through the encoder.
Encoder Hardware Manual 1. Loosen the screw of the pin and insert the wire through the pin slot. 2. To connect digital input / output devices (DI/DO), map the pins to one of the pin combinations below: Device Digital Output (DO) Pin Label Mapping Instructions DIO (port number) Connect the wires of the output device to a DIO and DIO 12V. DIO 12V DIO (port number) Digital Input (DI) Connect the wires of the input device to DI and DIO GND.
Encoder Hardware Manual 4. Connect the terminal block to the corresponding DIO connector of the encoder. 5. Configure the DIO ports in Web Configurator (see the Encoder Firmware Manual for more information). 18 www.acti.
Encoder Hardware Manual DI/DO Connection Specifications The table below shows the DI/DO connection specifications: Device Connection design DI TTL - compatible logic levels To trigger (low) Logic level 0: 0V ~ 0.4V Normal (high) Logic level 1: 3.
Encoder Hardware Manual High Voltage DO Device Connection Even though the encoder provides 12V power, this may not be enough for some high voltage DO devices, such as a ceiling light or a motor that opens or closes a gate. In this case, there is a need to connect an external relay. See wiring scheme below: Note that when choosing an appropriate relay, please refer to its specifications and make sure they match the above design.
Encoder Hardware Manual Connecting Audio Devices (Optional) Audio input / output devices, such as an active microphone or speaker can be connected to the encoder using the supplied terminal block. Connecting an Audio Input Device Each video channel has one corresponding audio input channel. The ports are labelled as AI followed with a number. This number also corresponds to the video channel. For example, the port labelled as AI1 is the audio input for video channel 1.
Encoder Hardware Manual Connecting an Audio Output Device The encoder has one audio output port that is shared by all the video channels. Any audio that is remotely inputted through the Web Configurator, Network Video Recorder, etc. can be heard through the connected audio output device. The audio output (AO) port shares the same terminal block with RS-422 / RS-485 Port 1. For RS-422 / RS-485 For audio output (AO) NOTE: To ensure optimum performance, use active or powered speakers for audio out.
Encoder Hardware Manual Connecting a Serial Device (Optional) The encoder can be connected to a camera with Pan-Tilt (PT) functions or a PT Scanner (Pan-Tilt Head) using the serial port connector. This allows the encoder to do pan and tilt using protocols, such as Pelco-D, etc. Most PT devices accept protocol commands via RS-485 or RS-422 connection, which are both supported by the encoder. There are two (2) serial communication ports available on the encoder.
Encoder Hardware Manual country where the scanner is purchased. For example, some devices may have RS-485 DATA+ pins labeled as “TX+”, “RX+”, "A” or “485+”, etc. Refer to the scanner documentation or contact the manufacturer to verify the corresponding pin labels and ensure proper wiring connection. CAUTION: Incorrect wiring may cause damage to the connected devices. DISCLAIMER: ACTi will not be responsible for any damage caused by improper wiring. 3.
Encoder Hardware Manual Accessing the Encoder Configure the IP Addresses In order to be able to communicate with the encoder from your PC, both the encoder and the PC have to be within the same network segment. In most cases, it means that they both should have very similar IP addresses, where only the last number of the IP address is different from each other. There are 2 different approaches to IP Address management in Local Area Networks – by DHCP Server or Manually.
Encoder Hardware Manual Double-click the mouse button on the encoder model, the default browser of the PC is automatically launched and the IP address of the target encoder is already filled in the address bar of the browser. If you work with our encoders regularly, then there is even a better way to discover the encoders in the network – by using IP Utility.
Encoder Hardware Manual Use the default IP address of a encoder: If there is no DHCP server in the given network, the user may have to assign the IP addresses to both PC and encoder manually to make sure they are in the same network segment. When the encoder is plugged into network and it does not detect any DHCP services, it will automatically assign itself a default IP: 192.168.0.100 Whereas the default port number would be 80.
Encoder Hardware Manual Manually adjust the IP addresses of multiple encoders: If there are more than 1 encoder to be used in the same local area network and there is no DHCP server to assign unique IP addresses to each of them, all of the encoders would then have the initial IP address of 192.168.0.100, which is not a proper situation for network devices – all the IP addresses have to be different from each other.
Encoder Hardware Manual Access the Encoder Now that the encoder and the PC are both having their unique IP addresses and are under the same network segment, it is possible to use the Web browser of the PC to access the encoder. You can use any of the browsers to access the encoder, however, the full functionality is provided only for Microsoft Internet Explorer.
Encoder Hardware Manual The following examples in this manual are based on Internet Explorer browser in order to cover all functions of the encoder. Assuming that the encoder’s IP address is 192.168.0.100, you can access it by opening the Web browser and typing the following address into Web browser’s address bar: http://192.168.0.100 Upon successful connection to the encoder, the user interface called Web Configurator would appear together with the login page.
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