.0001 Eco Range Network Guide
Eco Contents Network Configuration ................................................................................................................3 Simple Configuration ..................................................................................................................5 Advanced Configuration ...........................................................................................................13 Tools ...........� 26 Reviewing the Unit Logs ...............................................
Eco Network Configuration This manual is designed to help with the advanced configuration of the unit using the on-board web pages. To assist with the configuration of the unit, sections are constructed as tutorials and will illustrate how to perform common requirements. Use the tutorials that will provide the required functionality and follow the step by step instructions. In some of the sections the web interface and the OSD menus will be displayed.
Eco Note: The unit should already have been configured with an IP address (via the serial port or the OSD menus) and connected to an Ethernet network. 1. Launch Internet Explorer (or Netscape Navigator). 2. Type the IP address of the unit into the address bar. 3. The Main Menu page will be displayed. 4. Select Configuration Options. The unit will prompt for a username and password. The default settings are dm and web respectively.
Eco Simple Configuration How to Configure Global Parameters There are some parameters that can be set that will affect the overall system; video standard for the video inputs, browser format for the web interface, language that the menus will be displayed in and the DST (daylight saving time) settings. To configure these parameters: 1. Select Home -> Main Set-up. 2. Select the video standard from the drop down list; this will be the standard for all the video inputs on the unit.
Eco Function Video Standard Date Format Browser Settings Language DST Daylight Saving Time. Reset Sync unit time Description This displays the standard used by the video inputs on the unit. It is possible to identify the format in which the date will be displayed in the browser; the default setting is Day Day, Month Month, Year Year. The browser interface supports ActiveX or Java. Select the most appropriate for your application from the drop down box.
Eco How to Configure Video Inputs and Standard Record Settings Each of the video inputs on the unit can be individually configured. This section will describe the full configuration process including resolution and file size, camera titles, setting a camera to mono, camera fail notification and standard recording settings. 1. Select Cameras -> Camera Set-up 2. It is possible to identify the global camera resolution (common to all video input) the current option sets the resolution to 704 x 256. 3.
Eco Function Pictures/Second / milliseconds Live/Record Resolution Image Size Video Expiry Period Connected Title Alarm Input Polarity Mono Camera Fail Reporting 8 Description This allows the record settings to be configured as either Pictures Per Second or Milliseconds This is the resolution of the live and recorded images (MPEG only) that will be transmitted from the unit and recorded to hard disk. This is the file size for the image to be recorded, between 2KB & 45KB.
2.20021 This will display a thumbnail view of video connected to the unit. Place the cursor in the camera title box to view the corresponding video input. To configure the standard record settings 10. The record duration and standard record rate are inter-connected; changing one of these settings will automatically update the other. 11. Enter the information in either the record duration or standard record rate. These are global settings across all cameras for the schedule period being edited.
Eco The unit supports day, night and weekend operation, if this has been enabled then it is possible to schedule changeover times between Day, Night and Weekend operation. The different settings for Day, Night and Weekend operation allows the system to be set to not record during the one period (e.g. Night = 0pps) until an event triggers Alarm recording. 12. Enter the record rate for the Day, Night and Weekend modes, these settings will then be applied to all cameras enabled within these modes. 13.
Eco Configuring the Network Settings of the unit The Quick Start Guide gives details of how an IP address can be allocated to the network port on the unit to allow you to communicate via a LAN or WAN from a web interface. This section details these additional configuration parameters. To configure the network information 1. Select Network -> Network Settings 2. The IP address, subnet mask and default gateway will be displayed on this page. 3.
Eco Base PPP IP PPP IP : Link 1 PPP IP : Link 2 DHCP IP DHCP Subnet DHCP Gateway DHCP Name Serial Number LAN, WAN, ISDN Force 10BaseT operation Max Trans Rate Transmit Image Buffers Ethernet MTU TCP Re-Transmit Timeout PPP Idle Line Timeout PPP Link Down Timer Packet Size Secondary Web Server Port This is the base PPP address that is allocated to the system.
Eco Advanced Configuration 3.00091 How to configure a Schedule The On-board schedule function of the unit is designed to program recording rates. This makes it possible to record at different rates depending on the time and day, saving disk space when a high rate of recording is not necessary. These rates are set up on the Camera Set-up page. To set up the Schedule function, we will use a typical example: Monday to Friday Monday to Friday Weekend 3.
Eco Function Schedule NIGHTTime DAYTime Weekend Enabled Weekend Start / End Operation Mode X Title Description This is a seven day schedule that shows when different recording rates will be applied. This identifies the time when the unit will switch to Night operation mode. This identifies the time when the unit will switch to Day operation mode. Enabling this option will switch the unit to weekend mode settings at the day and time selected.
Eco How to Configure Activity Detection The unit supports activity detection on all video inputs, which allows cameras to automatically detect if there is any movement within the video scene. This can then trigger a number of operations such as email an alarm notification and increase camera recording rate for the corresponding video input. Configuration will be separated into two sections: Enabling video inputs Setting up the detection area 3.2104 To set up each camera with a grid: 1.
Eco 3.2105 Function Camera Clear Cells Default Grid Sensitivity Refresh 16 Description This is a drop down list of the video inputs on the unit, selecting one of the inputs will display the corresponding video source Removes all defined zones from the image Displays the default grid of 16x16 ACT zones over the whole image This selects which of the five levels of sensitivity will be applied to that camera.
3.310 Eco How to Protect Global Alarm Recordings The Eco9 supports 10 alarm inputs of which 9 are preconfigured to the cameras; alarm input 17 is the Global alarm. The Eco16 supports 17 alarm inputs of which 16 are preconfigured to the cameras; alarm input 17 is the Global alarm. To enable and configure the Global Alarm: 1. Select Alarms/Activity -> Global Alarm 2. Alarms can be protected from being overwritten indefinitely. Tick the box to protect Global Alarms 3.
Eco How to Configure Email Settings The unit can automatically transmit and e-mail to an SMTP Server under numerous conditions, including on start up of the unit, on receipt of an alarm, or camera failure. This allows the unit to be installed in unmanned applications where a Remote Monitoring Station (or Manager, etc) would be notified, by e-mail, if any of these conditions occur. To configure the settings to allow e-mails to be transmitted: 1. Select Network -> Email. 2.
Eco Function Enable Email Connection Profile Mail Server Recipient Reply to Sender Email Reports Activity/Alarm Description This will switch the function on or off. It is possible for the e-mail to be transmitted via the Ethernet network or dial up connection. This setting presumes that a modem has been connected and configured and the unit is connected to a LAN or WAN and allocated a valid IP address This is the IP address or DNS name of the SMTP Server that the e-mail from the unit will be sent to.
Eco How to Protect or Un-protect Images Images stored on receipt of an alarm can be automatically protected within the corresponding alarm configuration page. In addition it is possible to protect images that are stored on the hard disk and have not been protected, or increase the time period allocated for protecting the image. Alternatively it is also possible to highlighted protected recordings and un-protect these so they can be overwritten. To protect existing recorded images: 1.
Eco Function Start Date and time Description This allows you to enter the start time and date for the period you wish to protect/unprotect End Date and time This allows you to enter the end time and date for the period you wish to protect/unprotect Protect Image Partition Summary The protected files will be displayed within the area.
Eco 2. The last database reset time will be displayed; this is a read only section 3. The current number of entries in the database will be displayed; this is a read only section 4. Enter the maximum number of entries for the database file, once this figure has been reached the database will ‘wrap round’ and start entering over the top of entry 1 5. To reset the database select Save Settings, you will then be prompted to reset the database, select OK to reset or cancel 4.
Eco 7. If the Operator that is generating the watermark certificates is to be logged, enter the report author information, this will be added to the certificate. 8. Enter the step size information; this identifies the ‘skip’ distance between bytes used in the watermark calculations, default 256 bytes. 9. To generate the watermark codes that will be linked to the partition selected press the watermark button. The smaller the step size the longer the calculation process.
Eco Watermark step size Partition Information Summary Partition Info Watermark Create Certificate This is the step size in bytes used when calculating the watermark, if the step size is set to 1 then every byte in the in the video partition will be part of the watermark calculation. Note: The smaller the step size the more information that is to be processed. The process time will increase, this is displayed in the status bar.
Eco How to Set a Camera for Covert Operation Cameras can be hidden from main monitor viewing without affecting recording, which provides, amongst other things, the facility to monitor operators. To set up covert cameras 1. Select System->Local Monitor Settings 2. Tick the boxes next to the cameras that are to be visible to operators Unless cameras have been given appropriate names, care should be taken to hide cameras at the upper end of the range of available inputs i.e.
Eco Tools There are two tools that are supported on-board the unit itself, which can be accessed through the web interface. To access the Tools option: 1. Select the Configuration option on the web interface. 2. Enter the username and password (default setting dm and web). 3. Select the Tools tab, the tools available are: Camera Adjustment Watermarking 5.
Eco Reviewing the Unit Logs The unit can be configured to produce a number of log files. 6.00021 System Logs Setup Configuration of these logs is detailed in the Configuration section of this manual. The logs that are generated can be viewed via the web interface on the unit. To access the logs: 1. Select Logs, to enable the logs select System Log Set-up enable the logs that are required and select Save. 2.
Eco MIME-Version: 1.0 To: jsmith@jbloggs.com (John Smith) From: DS2@DS2 Subject: System Exception Content-Type: text/html; charset=us-ascii; Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Site-Id: DS2
System-Exception: Camera fail 3 at Wed Jun 30 14:21:26 2004 +0200
250 OK QUIT 221 closing connection 6.
Eco Logfile Backup This file is updated every time the Logfile reaches its maximum capacity. The Logfile will automatically write over the top of the existing Logfile Backup to create a file containing information that occurred recently. Along with the Logfile this ensures the current information and most recent information is available for analysis. The following is a typical example of the information held within the Logfile Backup.
Eco Archive The archive log shows the following information. 6.9002 7.
Eco Appendix A Reset using Telnet An alternative option for resetting the unit is to connect to the unit using telnet. 1. Go to Start -> Run. 2. Enter > 3. Note: You will be prompted for a username and password (default dm and telnet) and press return. Echo is enabled on the unit for telnet. 4. Type , the unit will reset itself and will not be available for a few minutes. 7.0002 8.
Eco Appendix B – .ini Files Editing the ini Files using FTP Client Application There are a number of parameters that can be configured within the ini files on the unit. This section details the files, their function and how these are configured.
Eco 5. Click OK. 6. You will be presented with the directory structure on the unit, locate and select the etc directory in the root drive. 7. The following files are all stored in the etc directory. 8.0004 8.
Eco 8. There are two ways of opening and editing these files, depending on the file that is selected. 8.0006 hosts and profiles Highlight the file, click the right mouse key and select View. The file will be opened and you can edit the information. 8.0007 modems.ini, USER.ini, Vidcfg.ini, WEBUSER.ini Highlight the file, click the right mouse key and select Edit. The file will be opened and you can edit the information. 8.
Eco 9. Once you have completed the configuration Save the file. 10. When you close the file you will be prompted to upload the file to the unit, select Upload. Note: If you are not prompted ensure you upload the file to the unit for the configuration to take effect.
Eco Appendix D –Unit Serial and Network Cables 10.0002 Straight-through Network Cable A straight through network cable connects hosts to network devices; PC to switch, unit to Switch. 10.0003 DM 485 Bus Cable (supplied) The DM 485 Bus cable is supplied for connectivity to peripheral DM devices such as Alarm Modules and Relay Modules. 10.
Eco Cross Over Network Cable A cross over network cable is used to connect hosts to hosts or network equipment to network equipment, switch to router, PC to unit. 11.
Appendix E – IP Address Range and Subnets IP Address and Subnet Masks It is possible to set a range of IP address within the Firewall that will have access to the unit. The following details how the address range and subsequent subnet is calculated and can be used in conjunction with the Configuration section of this manual.
Class A Address Range This identifies the range of network address that are within the Class A address range; 0 – 126. 11.1004 Subnet Mask This shows that the first octet masked by the subnet which identifies the Network ID and the remaining 3 octets are the Host ID’s. Which means that we can have 127 (0 to 126) networks each with up to 16,777,216 hosts. 11.1005 Alternative Format There are two ways an IP address can be written; 10.1.1.23 255.0.0.0. 10.1.1.
Eco Alternative Format There are two ways an IP address can be written; 192.168.3.55 255.255.255.0. 192.168.3.55/24 - which identifies that the first 24 bits (3 octets) are the Network ID. Both addresses are the same they are just written in a different format. 11.2001 Calculating IP Address Range If we are to include an address range within the Firewall option, it is necessary to: Identify the IP address range. Calculate the subnet mask.
The table below shows the address ranges for a Class C network. To identify the correct information, locate the Host address that best fits your requirements and enter the IP address and subnet or the IP address and number of bits in the Firewall option (192.168.3.1/27). Example IP address 192.168.3.1/24 192.168.3.1/25 192.168.3.1/26 192.168.3.1/27 192.168.3.1/28 192.168.3.1/29 192.168.3.1/30 192.168.3.1/31 Network address 255.255.255.0 255.255.255.128 255.255.255.192 255.255.255.224 255.255.255.240 255.
Eco Index Network Configuration ................................................................................................................3 Web Page Icons ...........................................................................................................................3 Accessing the Configuration Web Pages .................................................................................3 Main Menu ....� 4 Simple Configuration ..................................................................
Alternative Format .....................................................................................................................39 Class B .......� Eco Subnet Mask ..............................................................................................................................39 39 Class B Address Range ............................................................................................................39 Subnet Mask ...........................................................
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