Moxa VPort D351 Industrial Video Decoder User’s Manual Third Edition, June 2008 © 2008 Moxa Inc., all rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is prohibited.
VPort D351 User’s Manual The software described in this manual is furnished under a license agreement and may be used only in accordance with the terms of that agreement. Copyright Notice Copyright © 2008 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is prohibited. Trademarks MOXA is a registered trademark of Moxa Inc. All other trademarks or registered marks in this manual belong to their respective manufacturers.
Before Getting Started Before using your VPort D351, please pay close attention to the following items: After opening the VPort D351 box, compare the contents of the box with the Package Checklist in Chapter 1. Notify your sales representative if any of the items is missing or damaged. To prevent damage or problems caused by improper usage, before assembling and operating the device and peripherals, read the Quick Installation Guide (the printed handbook included in the package).
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ..................................................................................................1-1 Overview.................................................................................................................................. 1-2 Package Checklist .................................................................................................................... 1-3 Product Features .....................................................................
1 Chapter 1 Introduction The VPort D351 is a high-performance networked video decoder used to convert digital video streams to analog video signals.
VPort D351 User’s Manual Introduction Overview The VPort D351 is a 1-channel video decoder for decoding MPEG4/MJPEG video streams from VPort series video encoders (does not include the VPort 2110, VPort 2140, VPort 2310, VPort 2141, and VPort 3310) and VPort series IP cameras back to analog video signals. The analog video signal can be sent to legacy CCTV devices, such as monitors, multiplexers, and matrix switches, which can be used as originally intended as part of CCTV systems.
VPort D351 User’s Manual Introduction Convenient OSD (on-screen display) setup for customized information Since analog video systems are not very convenient for bundling or checking more detailed information, an OSD (on-screen display) is an important tool that can be used to keep track of which video source is active. The VPort D351 provides convenient OSD functions, including a video source index, video source IP, and customized information defined by the users.
VPort D351 User’s Manual Introduction Product Features High performance video/audio networking solution y 1-channel video output for analog NTSC/ PAL video signals y 1 audio input and 1 audio output for 2-way voice communication y 1 auto-sensing 10/100BaseT(X) Ethernet port y TCP, UDP, HTTP, and multicast network transmission modes y 1 RS-232/422/485 PTZ port with serial-to-Ethernet Real COM mode for remote PTZ control with existing legacy PTZ control devices (PTZ control driver NOT required) y Capability
VPort D351 User’s Manual Introduction Typical Application 1-5
VPort D351 User’s Manual Introduction Panel Layout of the VPort D351 Front Panel View 7 8 9 10 12 11 13 VPort D351 Top Panel View 1 4 RS-232 CONSOLE V1, V2: 12-32 VDC 12-30 VAC 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
VPort D351 User’s Manual Introduction Product Description BNC video output The BNC video output is a 75 Ohm, 1 Vpp video port for connecting an external CCTV device, such as monitor. Mini stereo jacks for audio input/output The VPort 351 has 2 mini stereo jacks on the front panel for audio input and output. One jack is for a MIC-in/Line-in audio input connection, which can be directly connected with a microphone or an audio source from an amplifier.
VPort D351 User’s Manual Introduction 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port The VPort D351 provides one RJ45 Ethernet port for a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connection. Two LED indicators are located on the corner of the RJ45 Ethernet port to indicate if the link speed is 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps. RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 PTZ COM port The VPort D351 provides 1 RS-232/422/485 COM port for PTZ control. The port uses a 5-pin terminal block connector with the following pin assignments.
VPort D351 User’s Manual Introduction Normal Open Max. 1A, 24 VDC Initial status is Normal Open Common Relay Output Normal Close Digital Input NOTE ┴ DII1, I2 DI+ “High”: +13V to +30V “Low”: -30V to +3V Please refer to the VPort D351 Quick Installation Guide to see how to wire the digital inputs and relay outputs. RS-232 Console Port The VPort D351 has one RS-232 (10-pin RJ45) console port located on the top panel.
2 Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter includes information about how to install a VPort D351 Video Decoder.
VPort D351 User’s Manual Getting Started The Meaning of “User” and “Administrator” In what follows, “user” refers to those who can access the Video Server, and “administrator” refers to the person who knows the root password that allows changes to the Video Encoder’s configuration. Administrators also have general access. Administrators should read this part of the manual carefully, especially during installation.
VPort D351 User’s Manual Getting Started NOTE The VPort D351 supports Transparent PTZ control, which means that the VPort D351 can connect directly to the PTZ control panel or keyboard to control the remote PTZ camera connected to the VPort series video encoders. Since the PTZ control protocol is not standardized, the PTZ control panel and keyboard must support the control of PTZ cameras. NOTE Currently, VPort series video encoders support PTZ control protocol drivers for: 1. Pelco D 2. Pelco P 3.
VPort D351 User’s Manual Getting Started 2. The Broadcast Search window will display a list of all switches and VPorts located on the network. The progress of the search will also be indicated. 3. When the search has ended, the Model Name, MAC address, and IP address of the EDS switches and VPorts will be listed in the Utility window.
VPort D351 User’s Manual NOTE Getting Started Broadcast Search can only search for devices connected to the same LAN domain as the VPort. If your devices are located on a different LAN domain, use the Specify IP Address function to search for the device by keying in the IP address. 4. Double click the selected VPort, or use the IE web browser to access the VPort’s web-based manager (web console).
VPort D351 User’s Manual NOTE Getting Started Once the VPort D351’s homepage opens, administrators can go to System Configuration Æ System Æ Account to set up the administrator’s password. After that, an authentication window will open to request that the administrator input the account name, admin, and the new password. Step 8: Accessing the VPort’s System Configuration Click on System Configuration to access the overview of the system configuration to change the configuration.
VPort D351 User’s Manual Getting Started RS-232 Console Configuration (115200, None, 8, 1, VT100) NOTE NOTE Connection Caution! 1. You cannot connect to the VPort D351 simultaneously by serial console and Telnet. 2. You can connect to VPort D351 simultaneously by web browser and serial console, or by web browser and Telnet. We strongly recommend that you do NOT use more than one connection method at the same time.
VPort D351 User’s Manual Getting Started 3. The Communication Parameter page of the Property window opens. Select the appropriate COM port for Console Connection, 115200 for Baud Rate, 8 for Data Bits, None for Parity, and 1 for Stop Bits. 4. Click the Terminal tab, and select VT100 for Terminal Type. Click OK to continue.
VPort D351 User’s Manual Getting Started 5. A blank screen will appear. Press Enter to display a login message for authentication. Only the administrator is allowed to use this console configuration. For this reason, use admin as the username and admin’s password as the password, and then press Enter. 6. The VPort D351’s console Main Menu will appear. (NOTE: To modify the appearance of the PComm Terminal Emulator window, select Font… under the Edit menu, and then choose the desired formatting options.
VPort D351 User’s Manual 7. Getting Started After entering the Main Menu, use the following keys to move the cursor, and to select options. Key Up/Down/Left/Right arrows, or Tab Enter Space Esc Function Move the onscreen cursor Display & select options Toggle options Previous Menu Mounting the VPort D351 Mounting Dimensions (unit= mm) 91.55 40 30 45.27 9 134 135 105 46 52.85 46 32 18.2 9.75 6 66.8 30.05 18 66.54 86.14 44 Din-Rail 32 6 5 18.2 32.
VPort D351 User’s Manual Getting Started DIN-Rail Mounting The aluminum DIN-Rail attachment plate should already be attached to the back panel of the VPort D351 when you take it out of the box. If you need to reattach the DIN-Rail attachment plate to the VPort D351, make sure the stiff metal spring is situated towards the top, as shown in the figures below. STEP 1: Insert the top of the DIN-Rail into the slot just below the stiff metal spring.
VPort D351 User’s Manual Getting Started STEP 2: Mounting the VPort D351 on the wall requires 4 screws. Use the VPort D351, with wall mount plates attached, as a guide to mark the correct locations of the 4 screws. The heads of the screws should be less than 6.0 mm in diameter, and the shafts should be less than 3.5 mm in diameter, as shown in the figure at the right.
VPort D351 User’s Manual Getting Started Grounding the Moxa VPort D351 Grounding and wire routing help limit the effects of noise due to electromagnetic interference (EMI). Run the ground connection from the ground screw to the grounding surface prior to connecting devices. ATTENTION This product is intended to be mounted to a well-grounded mounting surface such as a metal panel.
VPort D351 User’s Manual Getting Started Wiring the Redundant Power Inputs The VPort D351 has two sets of power inputs—power input 1 and power input 2—located on the 6-pin and 8-pin terminal block connectors. Top and front views of the terminal block connectors are shown here. V1- V1+ V2- V2+ PWR1 PWR2 V1- V1+ V2- V2+ PWR1 PWR2 STEP 1: Insert the negative/positive DC or AC wires into the V-/V+ terminals.
VPort D351 User’s Manual Getting Started Communication Connections 10/100BaseT(X) Ethernet Port Connection The 10/100BaseT(X) port located on the VPort D351’s front panel is used to connect to Ethernet-enabled devices. Below we show pinouts for both the MDI (NIC-type) port and MDI-X (HUB/Switch-type) port, and we also show cable wiring diagrams for straight-through and cross-over Ethernet cables.
3 Chapter 3 Accessing the VPort D351’s Web-based Manager This chapter includes information about how to access VPort D351 Video Decoder for the first time.
VPort D351 User’s Manual Accessing VPort D351’s Web-based Manager Functions Featured on the VPort’s Web Homepage The homepage of the VPort’s Web-based Manager shows basic information about the VPort, camera image view, and configurations for client and server. NOTE For best viewing use 1280 x 1024 resolution when viewing the VPort’s web homepage.
VPort D351 User’s Manual Accessing VPort D351’s Web-based Manager Video Source List A maximum of 64 video sources can be added to the VPort D351’s video source list. The following parameters can be modified: 1. Idx: video source Index 2. Source Description: customized video source description 3. Address: IP address or domain name of video source; administrator can click on the address to link to the video source’s web-based manager page. 4. Camera Idx: camera index of the video source 5.
4 Chapter 4 System Configuration After installing the hardware, the next step is to configure the VPort D351’s settings. The web-based manager can be used to access configuration options.
VPort D351 User’s Manual Technical Specifications Using the Web-based Manager for System Configuration System configuration can be done remotely with Internet Explorer through the web server. Alternatively, administrators may type the system configuration URL, http:///setup/config.html, to enter the configuration page directly.
VPort D351 User’s Manual Technical Specifications System General Settings On the General Settings page, administrators can set up the video Server name and the Date and Time, which appear in the image’s caption.
VPort D351 User’s Manual Server name Setting Max. 40 characters Date and Time Setting Keep current date and time Sync with computer time Manual Automatic NOTE Technical Specifications Description Use a different server name for each server to help identify the different servers. The name appears on the web homepage. Default VPort D351 Video Decoder Description Default Use the current date and time as the VPort’s time settings.
VPort D351 User’s Manual Admin password Setting Admin Password (max. 14 characters) Confirm Password (max. 14 characters) NOTE Technical Specifications Description Administrator can type the new password in this box. If a new password is typed in the Admin None Password box, you will need to retype the password in the Confirm Password box before updating the new password. Default The default account name for administrator is admin; the administrator account name cannot be changed.
VPort D351 User’s Manual Technical Specifications System Log History The system log contains useful information, including current system configuration and activity history with timestamp for tracking. Administrators can save this information in a file (system.log) by clicking Export to a File button, or send the file via email by clicking Send a Report via Email button, or clear the log by clicking the Clear button.
VPort D351 User’s Manual NOTE Technical Specifications The system parameter import/export functions allow the administrator to back up and restore system configurations. The Administrator can export this sys_config.ini file (in a special binary format) for backup, and import the sys_config.ini file to restore the system configurations of the VPort. System configurations will be changed immediately after the VPort is rebooted.
VPort D351 User’s Manual Technical Specifications Network General Network Settings The General Network Settings page includes some basic but important network configurations that enable the VPort to be connected to a TCP/IP network. Access Method VPort products support the DHCP protocol, which means that the VPort can get its IP address from a DHCP server automatically when it is connected to the TCP/IP network.
VPort D351 User’s Manual General Settings Setting IP address Subnet mask Gateway Primary DNS Secondary DNS Technical Specifications Description Variable IP assigned automatically by the DHCP server, or fixed IP assigned by the Administrator. Variable subnet mask assigned automatically by the DHCP server, or a fixed subnet mask assigned by the Administrator. Assigned automatically by the DHCP server, or assigned by the Administrator. Enter the IP address of the DNS Server used by your network.
VPort D351 User’s Manual Technical Specifications 1st SMTP Server and Sender Email Setting Description 1st SMTP (mail) SMTP Server’s IP address or URL None server address. 1st SMTP account For security reasons, most SMTP servers None name require the account name and password to be authenticated. 1st SMTP password None 1st Sender’s email For security reasons, SMTP servers must None address see the exact sender email address.
VPort D351 User’s Manual Setting Enable UPnP Technical Specifications Description Enable or disable the UPnP function. Default Enable Accessible IP List The VPort D351 uses an IP address-based filtering method to control access to the VPort. Accessible IP Settings allows you to add or remove “Legal” remote host IP addresses to prevent unauthorized access. Access to the VPort is controlled by IP address.
VPort D351 User’s Manual Technical Specifications Refer to the following table for more configuration examples. Allowable Hosts Any host 192.168.1.120 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.254 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.255.254 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.126 192.168.1.129 to 192.168.1.254 Input Formats Disable 192.168.1.120/255.255.255.255 192.168.1.0/255.255.255.0 192.168.0.0/255.255.0.0 192.168.1.0/255.255.255.128 192.168.1.128/255.255.255.128 SNMP VPort supports three SNMP protocols.
VPort D351 User’s Manual Technical Specifications Configuring SNMP Settings The following figures indicate which SNMP parameters can be configured. A more detailed explanation of each parameter is given below the figure.
VPort D351 User’s Manual Technical Specifications For SNMP V3, there are two levels of privilege for different accounts to access the VPort. Admin privilege allows access and authorization to read and write MIB files. User privilege only assigns read-access of MIB files, but does not assign write-access. Root Auth. Type (For SNMP V1, V2c, V3, and V3 only) Setting Description Default No-Auth Use admin account to access objects.
VPort D351 User’s Manual Technical Specifications Trap Settings Setting Trap Server IP/Name Trap Community Description Default Enter the IP address or name of the Trap No Server used by your network. Use a community string match for No authentication; maximum of 30 characters. Private MIB information The private SNMP Object ID of the VPort is the enterprise value: 8691.8.1.2. This number cannot be changed.
VPort D351 User’s Manual NOTE Technical Specifications The Alarm Trigger Interval is used for the alarm buffer, and is used to prevent several alarms from being triggered at the same time. Otherwise, there could be a conflict in the operation of the video source switch. For this reason, you must set up a time interval between the 2 alarms. The alarms triggered during this time interval will be ignored. The following description shows how to set up the video source list. a.
VPort D351 User’s Manual Alarm Trigger Transparent PTZ Audio post NOTE Technical Specifications To enable or disable the alarm trigger function, which is for immediately Enable changing the video source to the alarm–triggered video source Enable or disable the transparent PTZ disable control function Enable or disable the function for posting disable audio with video To enable the Alarm trigger function, the video source must be set up to send alarm messages via the sendalarm.cgi command.
VPort D351 User’s Manual Technical Specifications Video Source Log The Video Source Log shows the history of the video source alarm trigger, which can be a good reference for the administrator. A maximum of 1000 records can be listed. In addition, the administrator can also export the log history to a file, or send it by email. Video OSD Settings On this page, the administrator can customize the OSD (on-screen display) information and location of the video image.
VPort D351 User’s Manual a. b. Technical Specifications Connect loss block: The connect loss block is shown in yellow to indicate the status of the video source. y Stable yellow: video source is connected. y Blinking yellow: the video source is disconnected or has trouble sending video streams. Alarm block: the alarm block is shown in red to indicate the status of the alarm being trigged from the video source site. y Stable red: no alarm is detected. y Blinking red: an alarm is being triggered.
VPort D351 User’s Manual Technical Specifications Video Output VPort supports both NTSC and PAL video output. The Administrator can manually select NTSC or PAL video signals. NOTE The video frame rate, video quality, and video resolution of the VPort D351 outputs are determined by the configurations of the video streams being generated by the video source.
VPort D351 User’s Manual Setting Enable input Enable output Technical Specifications Description Enable or disable the audio input Enable or disable the audio output Default Enable Enable Transparent PTZ The VPort D351 supports the transparent PTZ control function, which means the user can connect a legacy PTZ control panel to the VPort D351’s PTZ port to control the PTZ camera connected to the VPort video encoder. It is not necessary to install PTZs.
VPort D351 User’s Manual Technical Specifications Alarm System Alarm In addition to the LED indicators, two kinds of system alarm are provided by the VPort D351 for notifying the system administrator. Alarm Type Power Failure Network Disconnected Triggered Condition 1. Power 1 failure 2. Power 2 failure Network disconnected Power Failure Alarm Setting Description Enable power failure Enable or disable power failure alarm. alarm Triggered Action 1. Relay 2.
VPort D351 User’s Manual NOTE Technical Specifications Since several alarms can be set up to trigger the VPort’s relays, the administrator should configure these alarms carefully in case a relay message is read incorrectly. DI Event Alarm Basic Alarm Time Interval Setting Description Delay second(s) Set up the time interval for each event before detecting the alarm triggered.
VPort D351 User’s Manual Technical Specifications Schedule A schedule is provided to set event alarms for daily security applications. Weekly Schedule Setting Event Alarms are active all the time Event Alarms are on a weekly schedule NOTE Description Select the option “Event Alarms are active all the time” Select to operate event alarms on a weekly schedule.
VPort D351 User’s Manual Technical Specifications Digital Input Two digital inputs are provided by the VPort D351 for linking with alarm detection devices, such as sensors. Setting Enable digit input alarm Trigger Conditions Setting High Low Rising Falling NOTE Description Enable or disable the digit input alarm. Description The DI is always in the “High” state after an alarm is detected. The DI is always in the “Low” state after an alarm is detected.
A How to Set Up the Alarm Trigger Function Appendix A The VPort D351 supports an alarm trigger function that allows the video source to be switched to a video source, based on an alarm trigger condition. For this function to work, the video source must be set up to send alarm messages to the VPort D351 with the sendalarm.cgi command. Users can implement the sendalarm.cgi command with the HTTP Event function supported by VPort series products, or customized software.
VPort D351 User’s Manual System Configuration Server 1, 2, 3, 4 Input the sendalarm.cgi command, video source’s user name, and password. The sendalarm.cgi command should have the form http://IP address or domain name/ moxa-cgi/sendalarm.cgi. Step 2: Set up the alarm to Send message via HTTP Event Servers. Enable the alarm condition The Vport 351 supports video motion detection, digital input, and video loss alarm conditions.
VPort D351 User’s Manual System Configuration 2. Message=xxxx is for the description of this alarm. Users can customize some information to describe this alarm. For example, if the DI1 alarm is triggered in low status, the user can use Message=DI1Low to get the DI1Low information from the video source log. Customized software Users also can program customized software to send the alarm message to the VPort D351 for the alarm trigger function. Users will need to program the sendalarm.
B Appendix B Time Zone Table The hour offsets for different time zones are shown below. You will need this information when setting the time zone in automatic date/time synchronization. GMT stands for Greenwich Mean Time, which is the global time that all time zones are measured from.
VPort D351 User’s Manual (GMT+02:00) (GMT+02:00) (GMT+02:00) (GMT+03:00) (GMT+03:00) (GMT+03:00) (GMT+03:00) (GMT+03:30) (GMT+04:00) (GMT+04:00) (GMT+04:30) (GMT+05:00) (GMT+05:00) (GMT+05:30) (GMT+05:45) (GMT+06:00) (GMT+06:00) (GMT+06:00) (GMT+06:30) (GMT+07:00) (GMT+07:00) (GMT+08:00) (GMT+08:00) (GMT+08:00) (GMT+08:00) (GMT+08:00) (GMT+09:00) (GMT+09:00) (GMT+09:00) (GMT+09:30) (GMT+09:30) (GMT+10:00) (GMT+10:00) (GMT+10:00) (GMT+10:00) (GMT+10:00) (GMT+11:00) (GMT+12:00) (GMT+12:00) (GMT+13:00) Time Z
C Appendix C Video Video Decoding Video Input Video Output Resolution Video Source Video Viewing Audio Audio Input Audio Output Audio encoding Audio decoding Network Protocols Ethernet Serial Port PTZ port Console port GPIO Digital Input Relay Output Technical Specifications MPEG4, MJPEG (Auto detecting) video stream Video streams from VPort series Video Encoder or IP Camera via TCP/IP network (does not include VPort 2110, VPort 2140, VPort 2141, VPort 2310, and VPort 3310) 1 BNC connector, NTSC, or
VPort D351 User’s Manual LED Indicators PW1 PW2 FAULT How to setup the alarm trigger function STATE Power 1 Power 2 Can be set up to correspond to system alarm, power failure, or network down System boots properly or not Power Input Consumption 2 12/24 VDC or 24 VAC inputs to provide redundancy Approximately 8W Physical Propertires Casing Dimensions (W x D x H) Weight Installation IP30 protection, metal case 52.98 x 135 x 105 mm (2.09 x 5.31 x 4.13 in.
