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28 Costar Video Systems, LLC
5. Device Configuration
You set up the connection between Costar Video Server and the camera in this part of configuration.
That includes Video data, external devices, Input / Output, Alarm control, and etc.
5.1. Serial Ports
There are two serial ports configurable in the system, COM and AUX. COM port is primarily used for
console, and AUX is for PTZ control, but they both can be used for other purposes when necessary.
5.1.1. Serial Input Mode
When serial ports are in Serial Input Mode, Costar Video Server can be triggered by the external
sensors to send images from the camera by email, or FTP. It can also activate Alarm Output by
input from sensors inputs. For example in a real life, if a dam’s water level comes to a pre-defined
value, the server can send the images of the dam’s water level meter from cameras. Another example
is, when a car running on highway exceed the speed limit, it can send the picture of the car.
To configure, click Serial Ports on Device Configuration. In COM Port or AUX Port, select Serial
Input and click Apply button to apply the change. The system will reboot then.
After rebooting, open the Serial Ports window in Device Configuration menu again. Select the
Serial Input Mode, then the Serial Input Mode Configuration windows will be displayed as
shown below.
• Current Port: This shows the name of the port currently configured.
• Current Protocol: This shows the protocol being used. (only RS-232 can be displayed)