DVMRe Triplex
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Contents 1 DVMRe Triplex Overview ...................................................................................... 6 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2 DMVRe Triplex Basic Operations....................................................................... 17 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 2.10 2.11 3 Products Featured In This Manual ................................................................................... 6 Product Description......................................................
3.17 3.18 3.19 3.20 3.21 3.22 3.23 4 Alarms .................................................................................................................. 67 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 5 Alarm Input...................................................................................................................... 67 Alarm Output................................................................................................................... 67 Alarm Acknowledge...................................
10Macro Tables........................................................................................................ 90 10.1 10.2 Macro Functions Table ................................................................................................... 90 Scheduled Macro Table .................................................................................................. 91 11Warranty and Service.......................................................................................... 92 11.1 11.
1 DVMRe Triplex Overview 1.1 Products Featured In This Manual DVMRe -4CT: Digital Video Multiplexer Recorder, Four-Channel, Color, Triplex. DVMRe -10CT: Digital Video Multiplexer Recorder, Ten-Channel, Color, Triplex. DVMRe -16CT: Digital Video Multiplexer Recorder, Sixteen-Channel, Color, Triplex. Key To Model Numbers 1. DVMRe: Digital Video Multiplexer Recorder, Ethernet capable. 2. 4, 10, or 16: Maximum number of camera inputs. DVMRe 16 C T 1 2 3 4 3. C: Color. 4. T: Triplex. 1.
• • • • • • • • • • Auto-Daylight savings time change function. Clock synchronization with Network Server. Alarm Notification via email and/or TCP/IP. Integrated WaveBrowser Software. Dynamic IP addressing (DHCP). Support for Dynamic Domain Name Server (DDNS). One-touch image printing directly from the DVMRe. Support for over a dozen languages. Hard Disk monitoring and testing features. Playback and live audio via WaveReader on audio supported models. 1.
Ten and Sixteen-Channel Units Password Type Access Level Changeable by user? Default Password Operator Operator Provides access to the Operator and SystemView menus. Yes Press ‘ENTER’ 4 Times Installer Installer Provides access to all on-screen menus. Yes 3477 Factory Defaults Installer Resets the multiplexer to the factory defaults (except the time, date, email addresses, and email IP address). No 8111 Language Installer Provides access to the On-screen Language menu.
the specified operating temperature limits may cause the unit to fail. Do not install the unit on top of other hot equipment. Leave space between rack mounted units. Moisture: Do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Moisture can damage the internal components. Do not install the unit near sources of water. Chassis: Other equipment may be placed on top of the unit if it weighs less than 35 pounds (16 kilograms). 1.
14. RS485 Port 2 Connector: For connecting to keyboard and other RS485 devices. 15. RS232 Port 2: For Event Generation and ASCII Text insertion. Camera Inputs There are two BNC jacks for each camera. Either jack can receive a camera signal. The signal is looped (directly connected to the other jack), making the camera signal available to other equipment. Cable: 75-Ohm Coaxial The camera input connectors are Auto Terminating.
Pin 14: Alarm Input 14. Pin 3: Alarm Input 3. Pin 15: Alarm Input 15. Pin 4: Alarm Input 4. Pin 16: Alarm Input 16. Pin 5: Alarm Input 5. Pin 17: Alarm Output Relay #1. Pin 6: Alarm Input 6. Pin 18: Ground. Pin 7: Alarm Input 7. Pin 19: Ground. Pin 8: Alarm Input 8. Pin 20: Ground. Pin 9: Alarm Input 9. Pin 21: Alarm Output Relay #1 Common. Pin 10: Alarm Input 10. Pin 22: Alarm Output Relay #2. Pin 11: Alarm Input 11. Pin 23: External Alarm Silence and Acknowledge Input.
Alarm Relay Output The alarm relay output is activated when an alarm condition exists. The alarm output is only active for the duration of the alarm. Output: Zero potential relay contacts, programmable in menu system as Normally Open or Normally Closed. Alarm relays can be programmed in the menu system to respond to macros, and video loss. See section 3.11 for information about configuring the alarms in the menu system. Voltage: 30V (Max) Current: 500mA (Max) Typical wiring for Alarm Relays.
Pin 1: Not Used. Pin 2: Audio Out. Pin 3: Ground. Pin 4: Audio In. Pin 5: Ground. Pin 6: Not Used. Pin 7: Ground. Pin 8: Not Used. 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 9 5 GND Pin 9: Ground. Accessory PCB GND: Ground. RS485 Connector Shields are grounded at one end, preferably at the DVMRe Triplex. Wire Type: #24 AWG, twisted pair with shield (2-wire) See section 3.17 for information about configuring the RS485 network address settings in the menu system. Connector Type: RJ-45 Max.
RJ-45 Pin Configuration For Ethernet Port Pin Use Pin Use 1 TX+ 5 Not Connected 2 TX- 6 RX- 3 RX+ 7 Not Connected 4 Not Connected 8 Not Connected NOTE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 RJ-45 socket on back panel. SCSI and IEEE 1394 archiving devices should not be connected to the DVMRe Triplex simultaneously. Archiving support is only available for one or the other type of interface at a time. SCSI Port The unit is equipped with a SCSI port for connecting external archive devices.
RS232 Port 1 For a Modem connection or remote control of unit. See section 3.17 for information about configuring the modem settings in the menu system. See section 9 for RS232 Remote Control Protocols. DB-9 Pin Configuration For Port 1 1 Pin Use Pin Use Pin Use 1 DCD 4 DTR 7 RTS 2 RX 5 Ground 8 CTS 3 TX 6 Not Connected 9 Not Connected 6 For Event Generation and ASCII Text Insertion.
Power-up procedure Once the system installation is complete, apply power in the following order: 1. Energize the monitors and all of the cameras. 2. Energize the DVMRe Triplex. Power Supply Input Voltage: 12 Volt DC Power: 60 Watt (5 Amp) Connector: 2.1mm barrel, center positive Once power is applied to the unit, it will begin its power-up procedure. The unit will begin by displaying the software version on Monitor-A, then the unit will begin recording automatically.
2 DMVRe Triplex Basic Operations 2.1 Principal Operating Modes The DVMRe Triplex has three principal modes of operation: • Live Viewing. • Playback. • Recording. All three of these modes can operate simultaneously. Each mode is discussed in detail later in this section. 2.2 The Front Panel 1. Multiscreen Selection Buttons: 16, 10, 7, and 4 way. 2. Monitor Selection Button: Monitor A or Monitor B. 3. Multiscreen Selection Buttons: 13, 9, 6 way, and Picture-in-Picture. 4.
2.3 Live Viewing Multiscreen Display In Live Multiscreen mode, press one of the Multiscreen buttons to activate the multiscreen display on Monitor-A or Monitor-B. Live Multiscreens are displayed with gray borders. For detailed information about Multiscreen displays, see section 2.6. A B Multiscreen Buttons Multiscreen Display With Sequencing If a multiscreen display does not include all of the cameras, the remaining cameras can be sequenced in the bottom right cameo.
Selecting Monitor-B To control Monitor-B, press the lower part of the Monitor button. The Monitor-B LED will light to indicate that the number keypad now controls Monitor-B. Press the upper part of the Monitor button again to return the keypad control to Monitor-A. A B Monitor Button 2.4 Playback Playback always displays on Monitor A. Playback multiscreen borders are black, as opposed to the gray borders of the live multiscreens.
Stop Playback To stop playback and return to Live Multiscreen mode on Monitor A, press the Stop button. Stop Button Multiscreen Display During Playback, press one of the Multiscreen buttons to activate a multiscreen display. The 6-way and PIP multiscreen displays are not available in Playback mode. For detailed information about Multiscreen displays, see section 2.6.
scene. Because the search interface is so dynamic, the search interface is covered in detail in a separate section of this manual. See section 5. 2.5 Recording To begin recording, press the Record button. Recording will be indicated by the LED located directly above the Record button. The unit always starts recording at the end of previously recorded data. The unit will continue recording until the record button is pressed again.
2.6 Display Options Available Multiscreen Displays Press the Multiscreen buttons to activate the multiscreen display. Pressing the individual multiscreen button will display the corresponding multiscreen. 10-Way 9-Way Monitor A 7-Way 6-Way AA 13-Way BB 16-Way Monitor B 4-Way PIP The multiscreen display is limited to the number of camera inputs on the unit. Sixteen-Channel unit: Capable of displaying all multiscreens.
Selecting Cameras Display any camera in the active cameo by pressing the Number button of the desired camera. Once a camera has been selected, the active cameo advances to the next cameo on the right. 1 Number Button The camera selection only changes the multiscreen currently being displayed. Each multiscreen must be configured separately. Changes to the multiscreen display are saved in non-volatile memory, and will be retained even if power is removed from the unit.
To return the unit to the default sequence list, go to the Main Menu → Sequencing → Full Screen Dwell menu. Select 03 seconds by rotating the Jog, then press the Enter button. Note: Any alteration of the dwell time from this menu will cancel the sequence list and return to the default (numeric) order. Sequencing In Cameos While viewing a multiscreen display, additional cameras (cameras not shown in the multiscreen display) can be sequenced in the lower right hand cameo by pressing the Sequence button.
Conditional Indicators Condition Full Screen Indicator Multiscreen Indicator Alarm ALM A in cameo of camera in alarm Autolist™ Program mode PGM PGM Freeze FRZ * (Asterisk) in frozen cameo Macro Record mode F followed by macro number F followed by macro number Motion Detection M M in cameo w/ motion detection Videoloss VDL V in cameo with videoloss Zoom ZOOM ZOOM Status Display Box A Status Display Box can be viewed by pressing the Camera Number button twice.
Reverse Play When in Reverse Play mode and the Reverse Play button is pressed, the unit will enter the Triplex mode of operation. When Reverse Play is pressed again, the unit will revert back into the normal Playback mode. While in the Triplex mode, if forward play is in progress, the Reverse Play button will change the playback direction. Fast Forward Reverse Play Button During Triplex mode, rotate the Shuttle (the outer dial) clockwise to view playback images at a higher than normal rate.
Multiscreen Display With Sequencing The bottom right cameo of any multiscreen will start sequencing when the Sequence button is pressed. If this camera is a playback image, the sequencing will include all the non-displayed playback cameras, and vice versa for a live image. Sequence Button Full Screen Display Select any camera for Full Screen display by pressing the Number button of the desired camera. Pressing the Camera number button again displays the Status Display Box.
Printer Setup The following equipment and conditions are required for the operation of the Print Image feature. Equipment HP DeskJet 3820 Hawking Print Server PN7127P Conditions The Printer and Print Server must be connected to the same local network as the Triplex. The Triplex must be aware of the Print Server’s IP address. The IP address can be input under Main Menu – Communications – Ethernet – Ethernet Settings (See Section 3.15). The Printer and Print Server must be On-line and Operational.
3 Menu System Overview 3.1 Menu Notation In This Manual In the following sections, there are headings like this: q Main Menu → Time/Date → Set Time Meaning: From the Main Menu, select Time/Date, then press the Enter button. The Time/Date menu will appear. From the Time/Date menu, select Set Time, then press the Enter button. A pop-up or pull-down menu will appear. Selected Items Items selected in the menu system are represented in the manual as follows: Selected Not Selected Time/Date Time/Date 3.
3.4 Menus In This Manual Each menu is covered in detail in this chapter of this manual. Menus and Menu Items appear in the manual in the same order they appear on-screen. • Main Menu • QuickInstall Menu • Operator menu • SystemView Menus 3.5 Navigating The Menu System Selecting a Menu from the Menu Bar: When the menu system is first accessed, only the menu bar is displayed. Use the Shuttle to select the desired menu. Opening the Drop Down Menus: Rotate the Jog.
3.7 The Main Menu Main Menu Overview The Main menu contains the majority of programmable options for the DVMRe Triplex. Each item in the Main menu is described in detail in this section of the manual. Main menu items appear in this section in the same order they appear in the menu. 3.8 Time/Date Use this menu to specify: Time/Date Display • Which monitors will display the time and date. Set Time Format • The time format: 12 or 24 hours.
q Main Menu → Time/Date → Set Date Format Rotate the Jog to set the desired date format. Select from either: • MM/DD/YY • DD/MM/YY • YY/MM/DD Date Format Setup Select Format MM/DD/YY Press the Enter button to confirm the selection and exit the menu. Press the Menu button to exit the menu without making changes. q Main Menu → Time/Date → Set Time 1. Rotate the Shuttle to navigate, highlight HH MM SS. 2. Press the Enter button, the highlighting will move to the row of numbers. 3.
q Main Menu → Time/Date → Set Region Use this menu to set the region for the Auto Daylight Savings Time feature. Choices are: • OFF: Clock will not be changed automatically, but can still be adjusted by one hour using the daylight saving macros. • USA: DST starts at 02:00 on the first Sunday in April. DST ends at 02:00 on the last Sunday in October. Includes: United States (except Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, parts of Indiana and Arizona) and Canada (except Saskatchewan).
3.9 Sequencing Use this menu to specify: • The multiscreen dwell time. • The full screen dwell time. Multiscreen Dwell Fullscreen Dwell The dwell time is the amount of time each camera is displayed on-screen (while sequencing) before advancing to the next camera. q Main Menu → Sequencing → Multiscreen Dwell Rotate the Jog to change the desired dwell time (from 1 to 30 seconds). The default is 3 seconds. q Multiscreen Dwell 1. Press the Enter button to confirm the selection and exit the menu.
q Main Menu → Record → Record Timer Use this menu to setup Preset Record Timer Events. Day Start Stop Macro ON/OFF 1. Rotate the Shuttle to select a timed event from the list. 2. Press the ENTER button to enter the Edit mode. 7 22:59 01:59 NONE ON MON-FRI 05:56 04:06 10 ON 3. Rotate the Shuttle to navigate to the desired field. -- --:-- --:-- -- -- 4. Rotate the Jog to change the values of the selected field. 5. Press the Enter button to exit the Edit mode. 6.
NOTE About Events: An Event is an action that the unit acknowledges by recording at the Event Record Rate, yet it is not cause for an Alarm. Events may be created two ways, via RS232 text insertion and Activity detection. Example of an Event: A camera is pointed at the front door inside the lobby during business hours. With the Event Camera Settings Type set to Event, the unit does not record while the doorway is empty.
1. Rotate the Jog to navigate, and the Shuttle to change the values. 2. To save changes and exit the menu: Select [OK], and then press the Enter button. 3. To exit the menu without making changes: Press the Menu button, or select [CANCEL], then press the Enter button. q Main Menu → Record → Event Record Rate The unit will record at the Event Record Rate when an Event is activated. Events can be activated by RS232 event generation or activity detection. See Event Settings on page 35.
versa. The maximum record rate for multiple cameras is 48pps (NTSC)(40pps PAL). The maximum record rate for a single camera is 30pps (NTSC)(25pps PAL). The bottom right corner of the menu contains a record duration calculator. The top line indicates the estimated recording time of the cameras in Activity record mode only. The bottom line indicates the estimated recording time, taking into consideration the amount of time the unit will spend in Time-lapse, Activity, Event, and/or Alarm record mode.
q Main Menu → Record → Record Mode Use this menu to specify how the unit will handle data overwrite issues once the hard disk becomes full. No overwrite Write once Continuous No Overwrite: • Recording starts at the end of the last recording. • • Recording stops when disk becomes full. When the hard disk becomes full, the unit displays an on-screen message indicating that the device is full and that the archive device has stopped recording.
Disk Test Setup Disk Test: DISABLE Test Frequency in hours: Test Duration: 0 Fast [CANCEL] Disk Test Result: [OK] Disk Failed Disk 1: Write Error Disk 2: Write Error Use the Jog to move between the menu fields and the Shuttle for the selections within the fields. When satisfied with the selections select OK and press the Enter button to execute. The Disk Test will run in the background and will not interfere with normal operations.
q Main Menu → Record → Auto Delete Mode The ADM feature prevents the unit from displaying or archiving any search results that are more than thirty days old. This feature may be required by law in some jurisdictions. Choose from 1 to 99 days or Off. The default setting is Off. ADM Setting Message ADM will change. Are you sure? 99 Days Yes 3.11 Alarms Use this menu to configure the alarm handling features of the unit.
q Main Menu → Alarms → Alarm Latch This feature determines how the unit latches alarm conditions. Latched Select from the following options: Transparent Latched: The alarm is activated until it is silenced and acknowledged by the user. Timed Out Transparent: The alarm is active only while receiving alarm input. The alarm condition is canceled when the alarm input ceases.
q Main Menu → Alarms → Alarm Record Mode Use this menu to determine how the unit will record cameras in alarm. No Change: Unit changes to the Alarm Record Rate, but it does not give priority to the camera in alarm. Alarm Record Mode Select Mode Interleaved Exclusive: The unit records only the camera (or cameras) in alarm. Interleaved: Alarmed cameras are recorded at a higher rate than non-alarm cameras.
q Main Menu → Alarms → Link To A Macro Use this menu to link an alarm input to a macro. If a link is created, a macro will run each time that alarm is activated. Alarm: Select the alarm input you would like to link. Macro: Select the macro number you wish to link to. Leave this setting blank if you do not wish to link to a macro. Rotate the Jog to navigate, and the Shuttle to change the values. Save changes and exit the menu: Select [OK], then press the Enter button.
q Main Menu → Alarms → Videoloss Action Use this menu to configure how the unit responds to videoloss. Camera: Select the camera you wish to configure. Relay 1: If enabled, the unit will activate Relay 1 when videoloss is detected. Relay 2: If enabled, the unit will activate Relay 2 when videoloss is detected. Buzzer: Use this setting to disable the videoloss buzzer activation on a per camera basis.
Email Notification Setup One or more of these fields must be set to ENABLE to receive an email notification of the selected event. Notify Vidloss: ENABLE Notify Alarm: DISABLE Notify Record: DISABLE Notify Archive: DISABLE Notify Menu Access: DISABLE Obtain the parameters for these two fields from your IT Department. Notify Power Up: DISABLE Notify Connection: DISABLE Email User 1: john.doe Email Domain 1: somecompany.com Email User 2: jane.doe Email Domain 2: somecompany.
TCP/IP Notification Setup One or more of these fields must be set to ENABLE to receive an email notification of the selected event. The IP Addresses of the PC on which the WaveReader Software resides Notify Vidloss: DISABLE Notify Alarm: DISABLE Notify Record: DISABLE Notify Archive: DISABLE Notify Menu Access: DISABLE Notify Power Up: DISABLE Notify Connection: DISABLE Primary Host: 0. 0. 0. 0 Backup Host: 0. 0. 0.
NOTE Keystroke count while in the menu system: While recording a macro, entering the menu system, changing multiple menu items, and exiting the menu system are only counted as one keystroke. Using the Jog to navigate the menu system does not count as keystrokes. Once the menu system has been exited, re-entering the menu system will count as a second keystroke. Not all menu items can be programmed using macros. For a complete list of macro programmable menu items, see the table below.
q Main Menu → Macro → Edit Submacro A submacro is an RS232 command string that is used to control a peripheral device. Submacros are activated during macros. See the table above for information about programming a macro to activate a submacro. Select the submacro you wish to edit from the menu system. This menu will appear. Edit Submacro 01 080 066 066 010 --- --- --- --- --- --[P] [B] [B] [0] [CANCEL] [OK] ENTER key starts Submacro edit Use this menu to create the RS232 command string.
q Main Menu → Motion Detection → Enable/Disable Detection Selecting Enable All or Disable All from this menu will activate or deactivate motion detection on all cameras. Selecting Individual Enable from this menu will bring up the following menu. Individual Enable Enable All Disable All Individual Enable Menu Use this menu to enable or disable motion detection on a per camera basis. Rotate the Jog to navigate, and the Shuttle to change the values.
Link to Event: Selecting Yes in this menu will activate the event record speed when activity detection is present. Intrusion Detection Setup If Intrusion is selected in Motion Detection Type field, the following parameters are enabled: Sensitivity: Rotate the Shuttle to change the motion detection sensitivity, 10 being the most sensitive. Rejection: Configure the unit’s false alarm rejection feature by selecting Low, Medium, or High.
{F} Function Button ‘MENU’ : Exit Activity Setup ‘ENTER’: Save and Exit Activity Setup ‘PAUSE’: Toggle between Enable and Neutral ‘STOP’ : Toggle between Disable and Neutral ‘ZOOM’ : Disable/Enable all zones ‘PLAY FORWARD’: Increase the Sensitivity level “PLAY REVERSE’: Decrease the Sensitivity level Sensitivity Scope Use the sensitivity scope to adjust the motion detection sensitivity for the scene. The sensitivity scope is the bar located near the left-hand corner of the screen.
Titles Display Titles Display Camera titles may be displayed on either monitor. Use this menu to turn this feature On or Off. Monitor A: ON Monitor B: OFF [CANCEL] Rotate the Jog buttons to navigate and the Shuttle to change the values. [OK] Edit Titles Rotate the Shuttle to select the camera whose title you wish to configure, and then press the Enter button. The Camera Title Edit menu will appear.
Main Menu → Camera Setup → Camera Disable Use this menu to: Individual Disable • • Enable or Disable cameras individually Configure the unit to disable cameras automatically at power-up if video loss is detected. Power Up Disable • Automatically disable all inputs detecting videoloss. Individual Disable Auto Disable Now Camera Disable Use this menu to Disable or Enable each camera input individually. Use the Jog to navigate and the Shuttle to change the values.
q Main Menu → Camera Setup → Camera Scope Use this menu to view a live luminance histogram of the currently displayed camera. Luminance Histogram A Luminance Histogram is a graphical representation of how many times each gray-level value occurs in an image. Use this feature to analyze and optimize the video input signal. Luminance Histogram %L 0 Black White Luminance q Main Menu → Camera Setup → MonB SVHS Use this menu to enable or disable SVHS output on Monitor B.
3.15 Archive Setup Data recorded by the unit can be archived to an external archive device. Use this menu to: Port Select • • • Select the Port where the archive device will be connected. Turn Background Archiving mode Off and On. Erase the recorded data on a compatible archive device. Background Archive • Enable or Disable QuickWave Setup. q Erase Archive Medium QuickWave Setup Main Menu → Archive Setup → Port Select Select the Port or interface to which the archive device will be connected.
Audio Limitations: 1. To record audio at least one the unit’s video inputs must be set to record video at a rate of 1pps or faster. 2. If all the cameras are set to EVENT mode and no events are occurring, no audio will be recorded regardless of the event recording speed. 3.17 Communications Use this menu to: • • • q Configure the baud rates and settings for the RS232 ports. Configure the network address for the RS485 network. Configure the Ethernet address and networks settings.
1. With the Modem Init String highlighted, press the Enter button to enter the Edit mode. The character bank will appear in the center of the menu. 2. Press the Sequence button to select the desired character bank. 3. Rotate the Shuttle to navigate the Modem Init String. 4. Rotate the Jog to select a character from the character bank. 5. Use the Number 2 button or rotate the Shuttle to insert the desired character from the character bank into the Modem Init String and advance to the next character. 6.
q Main Menu → Communications → Ethernet Settings An ethernet connection can be used to connect to the unit from a PC for the viewing of live or recorded images. Use this menu to configure the Ethernet communications settings. Select from the following: Ethernet: Select Enable or Disable. Hostname: The default Hostname is the unit’s serial number without the dashes. The user should modify only when GnuDIP is selected in the Name Service field. DHCP: Select Enable or Disable. Enables dynamic IP addressing.
3.18 Front Panel Lock Use this feature to lock the front panel keypad. While locked, the only operational key on the front panel is the Menu button. To unlock the front panel, enter the Installer password and return to this menu. Unlock Keyboard Lock Keyboard Highlight the item you wish to select. Save changes and exit the menu: Press the Enter button. Exit the menu without making changes: Press the Menu button. 3.
Changing the Installer or Operator Passwords To change the password: 1. Highlight the password you wish to change, then press the Enter button. A password box will appear. 2. Enter the new password using the Number buttons. 3. Highlight OK, then press the Enter button. 4. Re-enter the password. Password Box Enter a new Install Password ---- 5. Highlight OK, then press the Enter button. The user will be prompted, indicating if the password was entered correctly and changed.
3.21 The QuickInstall Menu QuickInstall Menu Overview After installation is complete, it is strongly recommended that, as a minimum, the items in the QuickInstall menu be configured before the unit is used. All items located in the QuickInstall menu are also found in the Main menu. These items are provided in the separate QuickInstall menu as a convenience for the installer. Use the following table to find detailed information about configuring specific items from the QuickInstall menu.
Use the following table to find detailed information about configuring specific items from the Operator menu. Operator Menu Item Primary Menu Location Section In Manual Sequencing Main Menu → Sequencing 3.9 Time/Date Display Main Menu → Time/Date → Time/Date Display 3.8 Titles Display Main Menu → Camera Setup → Camera Titles → Title Display 3.14 Alarm History Main Menu → Alarm → Alarm History 3.11 Video Archive Setup Main Menu → Archive Setup 3.
View Screens 1 through 10: These menus provide an overview of the units current operating parameters and the menu settings selected by the user or installer. Each View Screen is described in the following tables. The default values are bolded and italicized. The View Screens View Screen 1 Alarm Input • Enable/Disable: 1 = Enabled, 0 = Disabled • Normally Open or Normally Closed: 0 = Open, C = Closed • Macro: Macro number if activated.
View Screen 4 Record Rate • Event Camera Settings: T = Timelapse, E = Event, ET = Event and Timelapse • Timelapse Record Rate: In pictures per second (pps). 30 spp • Event Record Rate: In pictures per second (pps). 1 pps • Pre Event Duration: 0 to 5 seconds. 2 • Post Event Duration: 0 to 200 seconds. 0 • Acitvity Record Rate: In pictures per second (pps). 2 spp • Record Quality: High, Medium, or Standard. • Event Associated Cameras: Up to 3.
View Screen 8 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Auto Disable: On or Off. Background Archive: On or Off. Monitor Setup: Single or Dual. Baud Rate Port 1: 1200,1400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, and 57600. Baud Rate Port 2: 1200,1400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, and 57600. Network Address: 001-005. 001 Ethernet: Enable or Disable. POTS: Enable or Disable. Language: English, German, French, Italian, Russian, Polish, Czech, Finnish, Hungarian, Slovak, Spanish, Dutch, or Danish. Keyboard Lock: On or Off.
4 Alarms 4.1 Alarm Input Alarm devices are connected via the Alarm PCB on the back panel of the unit (see section 1.7). Each Alarm Input corresponds with the Camera Input of the same number. Alarm input to camera number assignments can be changed on 10 and 16-channel models. See Alarm Action menu (section 3.11). 4.2 Alarm Output Front Panel Alarm LED: The LED located to the left and above the Alarm button is lit for the duration of the alarm.
Other display options include: • A full screen display of a single camera in alarm, with a sequenced full screen display for additional cameras in alarm. This option is selectable in the menu system (see Full Screen Alarm in section 3.11). • Freeze camera display at the time the alarm was received. Monitor-B Display During Alarm Single Alarm: Unit switches to a full screen display of the camera in alarm. Additional Alarms: Unit switches to a sequenced display of all cameras in alarm.
Recorded Alarms Internal Buzzer: During playback, the internal buzzer is activated until it is silenced and acknowledged. This feature can be turned off in the menu system (see Playback Buzzer, Buzzer Setup in section 3.11). Front Panel Alarm LED: The LED located to the left and above the Alarm button is lit for the duration of the alarm. Monitor-A Multiscreen: Each camera in alarm is indicated on-screen by a flashing red “A” in its cameo. Alarm LED lights to indicate an alarm condition.
5 Searching The DVMRe Triplex is equipped with a powerful search interface to access video files stored on the hard disk or an external archive device.
5.1 Disk Analysis Screen Begin by pressing the Search button. The Disk Analysis Screen will appear. This screen shows a graphical representation of the recorded video stored on the internal hard disk. Search Button 02/28/2002 20:45:00 Arrow Cursors Disk Analysis Screen 01/21/2002 20:17:01 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Disk Time and Date at cursor location.
5.3 Motion Search Pressing the Search button a second time will bring up the Motion Search menu. This menu performs a motion search with six preset time parameters and a custom search option. Rotate the Jog to navigate and the Shuttle to select a specific parameter. Selecting the Custom option and pressing the Enter button starts playback and brings up another window with Start/Stop, Time/Date options. These options provide the parameters to focus the search to a specific time period.
Pressing Enter upon completion of the activity setup will start the search and launch the Search Results window. See section 5.4 for operating instructions. 5.4 Search Filters Pressing the Search button a third time brings up the Search Filters Menu. Use the Search Filters menu to specify: • The type of operation to be performed: Play from Disk, Play from Archive, Copy from Disk to Archive, and Copy from Archive to Disk. • The Start and Stop date of the search. • The Start and Stop time of the search.
5.5 Retail Search The local retail search feature is provided for customers who wish to search video for specific products from the front panel of the DVMRe. The customer can select from predefined product names from predefined categories. To use this feature you must create a text file containing the categories (product types) and product names (sub levels) that you want to search. This file is then uploaded to the DVMRe via the web interface.
When the retail text file has been uploaded this page provides the options to delete or upload a new retail text file. The user can view the retail text file by clicking the link to the retail text file. The user can download the retail text file to a PC by right-clicking the link and by choosing 'Save Target As'. The user can only upload one retail text file and can delete the current retail text file.
The following operations can be performed on this screen: • Select category in the categories list. • Select and deselect sub levels of the currently highlighted category. • Clear individual or all selected sub levels. 3 categories, 5 sub levels, and 5 selected sub levels can be displayed on screen at one time. Up/down keys will scroll the screen backward and forward.
Activity, Text, Motion, Alarm Search Results Time/Date Search Results Search Results Search Results Start Date Start Time Days HH MM SS 000 01/21/2002 20:07:10 0 04:35:15 001 01/21/2002 20:08:10 0 00:01:55 3/19 06:11 3/19 21:42 3/19 23:51 3/20 6:26 3/20 14:30 002 01/21/2002 20:09:10 0 00:00:38 02 003 01/21/2002 20:10:10 0 01:07:22 004 01/22/2002 20:07:10 0 00:00:07 005 01/23/2002 20:07:10 0 00:08:56 006 01/24/2002 20:07:10 0 00:00:06 007 01/25/2002 20:07:10 0 05:57:31
6 WebBrowser The DVMRe Triplex has an integrated WebBrowser interface. The WaveBrowser option allows the user to view video from any ethernet connected Triplexes with software version 4.09 or above. NOTE For WaveBrowser to function properly, certain ActiveX controls must be set correctly. To setup the ActiveX controls: 1. Click on the Tools → Internet Options Menu in Internet Explorer. 2. Click on the Security tab. 3. Select Internet for the Web Content Zone. 4. Click on the Custom Level button. 5.
6.1 WaveBrowser Overview and Controls Button Panel Main Viewing Area Drop Down Volume List The Main program window consists of the following areas: • The Main Viewing Area: The large blue area. • The Button Panel: The left side of the window. • The Drop Down Volume List: Allows the selection of available Disk volumes. The Main Viewing Area Pictures are displayed in this area in Multi-Camera, and Single-Camera formats.
The Button Panel 1. Play Backward button: Click on this button to playback video in reverse. 2. Stop button: Click on this button to halt all playback operations. The Play Pointer Slider Bar moves to the start of data. 3. Play Forward button: Click on this button to playback video. 1 5 6 7 8 9 10 5. Pause button: Pauses playback until the Pause button is pressed again. Clicking any of the buttons, except Stop will also resume playback.
6.2 DVMRe Triplex WaveLink A new feature with Triplex software version 5.00 is the DVMRe Triplex WaveLink. This feature allows putting command codes in the URL when calling WaveBrowser to control actions the WaveBrowser is going to perform. This feature can be used by Web Developers to link various cameras to specific Web content.
The default page, http://3.18.172.230, does not accept option codes and will open the WaveBrowser in disconnected state. The example URL from above (http://3.18.172.230/wrcontrollite_c=1s=2a=3t=1361959858.ssi) requests the WaveBrowser to make a normal connection, play back at 2/27/2003 10:53:32 displaying camera 1 in medium size. Email Links The DVMRe Triplex is able to send emails when certain events occur (like videoloss, alarms, etc.). When in record mode, the Triplex software version 5.
7 Technical Specifications General External Power Supply 12 Volt DC. 60 Watt (5 Amp) Connector 2.1mm barrel connector, center positive. Power Consumption 35 Watt nominal (single hard disk). Operating Temperature Range Operating: 0 to 40°C. Storage: -20 to +60°C. Relative Humidity Range (Non-Condensing) Operating: 10% to 80%. Storage: 10% to 95% Dimensions 17.5 x 14 x 1.7 Inches. 1U, 19 inch rack unit. Weight 9 Lbs. Connections 10/100 Ethernet Port RJ-45 Connector.
Audio Audio Input 315mV, 40k Ohms. Unbalanced. Audio Output 315mV, 600 Ohms. Unbalanced. Alarms Inputs 1 per camera. Relay Configuration User programmable as Normally Open or Normally Closed. Record Priority Interleaved, Exclusive, or No Change. Alarm Status Indicators Relay Outputs, On-screen Indicators. Status Retrievable via RS232 port. Motion Detection Zones Per Camera 256: 16 x 16 grid.
8 RS232 Alarm/Event Generation/Text Insertion Protocol The RS232 Alarm/Event Generation /Text Insertion Protocol is designed to deliver Alarm, Event (commands), and Text data to the DVMRe from serial interface devices through the RS232 port. NOTE Setting and Clearing Alarms with this Protocol is equivalent to activating and deactivating Alarms on the hardware alarm inputs. 8.1 Message Structure The Delimiter byte signals the start of a new message, and has a value of 0xFF.
8.3 Alarm/Event Fields The two least significant bits are currently used for the Event commands. Bits 2 and 3 are used for the Alarm commands. MSB LSB 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Event Start Event Stop Alarm Start Alarm Stop 8.4 Alarm Actions No Alarm Change – 0000 00XXb If both the start and stop bits are clear, the alarm status and camera record rates will remain unchanged. Start Alarm – 0000 01XXb If only the start bit is set, the DVMRe will enter the Alarm mode. The selected camera will become the alarm camera.
8.5 Event Actions NOTE All Event messages will be ignored while an Alarm condition exists in the DVMRe. No Event Change – 0000 0000b If both the start and stop bits are clear, there will be no change to the event status. The camera’s record rate will not be changed. Start Event – 0000 0001b If only the start bit is set, an event will be initiated on the selected camera. This will cause the selected camera, as well as any pre-event video to be recorded at the Event Record Rate.
9 RS232 Remote Control Protocol The unit supports two different communication types: • Remote Front Panel Button Emulation • Remote Configuration and Status 9.1 Front Panel Button Emulation Data Structure Byte 1: 0xFF Byte 2: 0x55 Byte 3: Front Panel Button Code Description Byte 1 and 2 are header bytes. Byte 3 contains the code for a specific front panel button. The different buttons and their corresponding codes are as follows.
9.2 Configuration and Status iii) Requesting data from the DVMRe i) Data structure When a message of type 0xBB is sent to the DVMRe Triplex, it will respond by sending 16 bytes of requested data. Byte 1: 0xFF Byte 2: Command Type 0xAA: (SET) Update DVMRe with data. 0xBB: (GET) Extract data from DVMRe.
10 Macro Tables Photo copy this page and use it to keep a record of the programmed macro functions. 10.1 Macro Functions Table Macro Number Description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Function + Sequence 0150-0193G Daylight Savings Time: Sets clock ahead one hour in April, and back one hour in October.
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11 Warranty and Service 11.1 Factory Service Warning: Do not open the top cover or attempt to service the unit, as this may expose you to dangerous voltages and other hazards. Programmer maintenance of this unit is limited to external cleaning and inspection. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. If the unit requires factory service, contact the dealer who supplied the unit to you for the correct procedures on returning the unit to the factory or the nearest factory service center.
11.2 Warranty and Return Information GE Security warrants all of its equipment for three years from the date of purchase. This warranty covers any defects in materials and workmanship. Equipment failures that are due to improper installation, modification, abuse, or acts of nature will not be covered by this warranty. The repair department will evaluate all equipment returned for repair to determine warranty coverage.
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