Moxa VPort 16-M12 User’s Manual First Edition, February 2012 www.moxa.com/product © 2012 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved.
Moxa VPort 16-M12 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 © 2012 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks The MOXA logo 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 16-M12, please pay close attention to the following instructions: After opening the VPort 16-M12 box, compare the contents of the box with the Package Checklist in Chapter 1. Notify your sales representative if any of the items are missing or damaged. To prevent damage or problems caused by improper use, read the Quick Installation Guide (the printed handbook included in the package) before assembling and operating the device and peripherals.
Table of Contents 1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 1-1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 1-2 Package Checklist ............................................................................................................................... 1-4 Product Features ..................
1 1. Introduction The VPort 16-M12 is a rugged IP camera designed for use in harsh environments. In addition to being able to handle basic video feeds, many advanced features are also included to set up surveillance or web multimedia applications. The VPort 16-M12 is designed to provide stability, robustness, ease-of-use, and flexibility.
Moxa VPort 16-M12 Introduction Overview The VPort 16-M12 is a compact, fixed-IP camera with EN 50155:2007 compliance that is specially designed for rolling stock CCTV applications.
Moxa VPort 16-M12 Introduction Rugged design for mobile video surveillance environments The VPort 16-M12 is a rugged IP camera designed for mobile IP CCTV applications. With its PoE (Power-over-Ethernet, 802.3af) power input, M12 Ethernet connector, IP66 protection, and surface/flush mounting, the VPort 16-M12 meets the critical requirements of mobile video surveillance applications like rolling stock, buses, and mining vehicles.
Moxa VPort 16-M12 Introduction Package Checklist The Moxa VPort 16-M12 is shipped with the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your sales representative for assistance. • 1 × VPort 16-M12 or VPort 16-M12-DO (Lens is included) Standard model • Domed cover model Lens VPort 16-M12-CAM3L5430N VPort 16-DO-M12-CAM3L5430N 3.0mm VPort 16-M12-CAM3L5430P VPort 16-DO-M12-CAM3L5430P 3.0mm VPort 16-M12-CAM3L5436N VPort 16-DO-M12-CAM3L5436N 3.
Moxa VPort 16-M12 Introduction Product Features • 1/3” Sony CCD image sensor • 3D de-interlacing, for display on progressive video monitors • Features white balance (ATW/AWC); 3D Digital Noise Reduction (3DNR); Automatic Gain Control (AGC); slow shutter; Automatic Electronic Shutter (AES); and Back Light Compensation (BLC) • Minimum illumination of 0.02 lux (color) • Supports the MJPEG and H.264 Codecs • Provides 3 simultaneous H.
Moxa VPort 16-M12 Introduction Typical Application Product Description Appearance • Mounting screw: there are four nylock M4 screws for mounting the VPort 16-M12 on walls or ceilings, giving an external length of about 20mm. These 4 mounting screws can be fastened with nuts, gaskets and spring washers, or directly screwed into a pilot hole. NOTE If the mounting screw length does not satisfy your installation requirements, please contact your Moxa sales representative for customization service.
Moxa VPort 16-M12 Introduction Top View • Base cover torx screw: To remove the top (base) cover, you can use the L type torx screw driver. • Rotation plate: this plate can be turned manually to fix the horizontal position of the lens. Side View • Calibration for vertical tuning of the lens position (0 to 90°): After vertically positioning the lens, users can mark the position for future placements or mass installations.
Moxa VPort 16-M12 Introduction Bottom View • PoE & Etherent M12 connector: A 4-pin M12 A-code connecter for both PoE power supply (Mode A) and Auto MDI/MDI-X Ethernet connections. NOTE To connect the VPort 16-M12 to a network, use Ethernet cables with D-code M12 connectors and either an M12 PoE or RJ45 PoE switch M12 D-code to M12 D-code M12 PoE Switch cable (ex. TN-5508-4PoE) M12 D-code and RJ45 cable RJ45 PoE switch (ex. EDS-P510) NOTE The power input rating for the VPort 16-M12 is 48V/0.
Moxa VPort 16-M12 Introduction Top view, with top (base) and domed cover removed • Calibration for tuning horizontal lens position (0 to 360°): After horizontally positioning the lens, • Fixing the horizontal lens position: The 2 screws at the camera side will aid in fixing the horizontal lens users can mark the position for future placements or mass installation. position.
2 2. Getting Started This chapter includes information about how to install a VPort 16-M12 IP camera.
Moxa VPort 16-M12 Getting Started Before Getting Started In what follows, “user” refers to those who can access the IP camera, and “administrator” refers to the person who knows the root password that allows changes to the IP camera’s configuration, in addition to providing general access. Administrators should read this part of the manual carefully, especially during installation. First-Time Installation and Configuration Hardware Installation Step 1: Open and remove the upper case.
Moxa VPort 16-M12 Getting Started Step 4: To tune lens position, loosen the screws that fix the camera’s horizontal and vertical axes; next, users may position the camera according to previously marked calibrations, or via the VPort 16-M12’s web console. After the desired lens position has been acquired, affix the screw Step 5: Affix the top cover, and the installation is completed.
Moxa VPort 16-M12 Getting Started 3. Users can double click the selected VPort, or use the IE web browser to access the VPort’s web-based manager (web server). Manual Address Assignment If your VPort 16-M12 is connected to a network that does not have a DHCP server, then you will need to configure the IP address manually. The default IP address of the VPort 16-M12 is 192.168.127.100 and the default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.
Moxa VPort 16-M12 Getting Started Step 5: Access the VPort system configuration. Click on System Configuration to display a system overview. The Model Name, Server Name, IP Address, MAC Address and Firmware Version will appear in the green bar at the top of the page. Use this information to review the installation details. For details about configuration settings, check the User’s Manual on the software CD.
Moxa VPort 16-M12 Getting Started VPort 16-M12 Dimension (Unit=mm) Wiring Requirements ATTENTION Be sure to disconnect the power cord before installing and/or wiring your Moxa VPort 16-M12. Calculate the maximum possible current in each power wire and common wire. Observe all electrical codes dictating the maximum current allowable for each wire size. If the current goes above the maximum ratings, the wiring could overheat, causing serious damage to your equipment.
Moxa VPort 16-M12 Getting Started You should also pay attention to the following: • Use separate paths to route wiring for power and devices. If power wiring and device wiring paths must cross make sure the wires are perpendicular at the intersection point. NOTE: Do not run signal or communications wiring and power wiring in the same wire conduit. To avoid interference, wires with different signal characteristics should be routed separately.
3 3. Accessing the VPort 16-M12’s Web-based Manager This chapter includes information about how to access the VPort 16-M12 IP camera for the first time.
Moxa VPort 16-M12 Accessing the VPort 16-M12’s Web-based Manager Functions Featured on the VPort’s Web Homepage The homepage of the VPort’s web console shows information specific to that VPort, the camera image, and configurations for the client and server. NOTE The VPort’s web homepage is best viewed in 1280 x 1024 screen resolution. This is because the camera image can be viewed at a resolution up to SVGA (800x600). We strongly recommend using IE 6.
Moxa VPort 16-M12 Accessing the VPort 16-M12’s Web-based Manager 2. Protocol Options: Choose one of four protocols to optimize your usage—Multicast (RTSP or Push) or Unicast (UDP, TCP, HTTP). • Multicast protocol can be used to send a single video stream to multiple clients. In this case, a lot of bandwidth can be saved since only one video stream is transmitted over the network. However, the network gateway (e.g., a switch) must support the multicast protocol (e.g., IGMP snooping).
4 4. System Configuration After installing the hardware, the next step is to configure the VPort 16-M12’s settings. Users can configure by web console.
Moxa VPort 16-M12 System Configuration System Configuration by Web Console System configuration can be done remotely with Internet Explorer. To access the server, type the system configuration URL, http:///overview.asp, to open the configuration main page. There are six configuration categories: System, Network, Video, Serial Port, Audio, and Alarm.
Moxa VPort 16-M12 System Configuration System General Settings On the General Settings page, administrators can set up the video Server name and the Date and Time, which is displayed in the image’s caption. Server name Setting Description Default Max. 40 characters Use a different server name for each server to help identify the VPort 16 IP camera different servers. The name appears on the web homepage.
Moxa VPort 16-M12 System Configuration Date and Time Setting Description Default Keep current date and Use the current date and time as the VPort’s time setting. Keep current date time and time Sync with computer Synchronize VPort’s data and time setting with the local time computer time. Manual Manually change VPort’s date and time setting. Automatic Use the NTP server for changing VPort’s date and time setting in a given period.
Moxa VPort 16-M12 System Configuration User’s Privileges VPort products provide 10 user accounts for accessing the VPort. NOTE Setting Description Default User Name Type a specific user name for user authentication. None Password Type a specific password for user authentication. The FPS of the video stream will be reduced as more and more users access the same VPort. Currently, the VPort 16-M12 is only allowed to send 10 unicast video streams.
Moxa VPort 16-M12 System Configuration SD card Setting Description Default Reboot the system This function can reboot the system when the SD card mount Enable when the SD card fails fails to re-detect the SD mount. to mount NOTE The recorded videos will be stored in the “/VPortfolder” folder. Each recorded file is 10 seconds of video. These are AVI files for playback in a popular media player. NOTE Due to file system limitations, the maximum number of files is 16584.
Moxa VPort 16-M12 System Configuration System Log History The system log contains useful information, including current system configuration and activity history with timestamps for tracking. Administrators can save this information in a file (system.log) by clicking the Export to a File button, or send the file by email by clicking the Send a Report via Email button. In addition, the log can also be sent to a Log Server for backup.
Moxa VPort 16-M12 System Configuration System Parameters The System Parameters page allows you to view all system parameters, which are listed by category. The content is the same as the VPort’s sys_config.ini file. Administrators can also save this information in a file (sys_config.ini) by clicking the Export to a File button, or import a file by clicking the Browse button to search for a sys_config.
Moxa VPort 16-M12 NOTE System Configuration Upgrading the firmware will not change the original settings. Reset to Factory Default From the “Reset to Factory Default” page, click on OK (as shown in the following figure) to reset the VPort to its factory default settings. NOTE All parameters will be reset to factory defaults when you use the Factory Default function. For this reason, if you want to keep a digital copy of the current configuration, remember to export the sys_config.
Moxa VPort 16-M12 System Configuration 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 a TCP/IP network. The Administrator should determine if it is more appropriate to use DHCP, or assign a fixed IP. Setting Description Default DHCP Get the IP address automatically from the DHCP server.
Moxa VPort 16-M12 NOTE System Configuration For auto-configuration to work properly, the system should: 1. Have a DHCP Server that supports DHCP Opt 66/67 in the network switches and routers. 2. Have a TFTP server that supports the TFTP protocol General Settings Setting Description IP address Variable IP assigned automatically by the DHCP server, or fixed 192.168.127.100 Default IP assigned by the Administrator. Subnet mask Variable subnet mask assigned automatically by the DHCP 255.255.255.
Moxa VPort 16-M12 System Configuration The Apple QuickTime media player is used here as an example of a RTSP streaming application: Step 1: Open Apple QuickTime Player and select File - Open URL in New Player. Step 2: When the following pop-up window appears, type the URL in the input box. E.g.
Moxa VPort 16-M12 NOTE System Configuration The video performance of the VPort 16-M12 may vary when using other media players. For example, you will notice a greater delay when viewing the VPort 16-M12’s video from the QuickTime player compared to viewing it directly from the VPort 16-M12’s built-in web server. In addition, viewing the VPort 16-M12’s video from the Quicktime player through a router or Internet gateway could result in a broken connection.
Moxa VPort 16-M12 NOTE System Configuration Note that if the Sender’s email address is not set, a warning message will pop up and the e-mail system will not be allowed to operate. NOTE The 2nd SMTP Server and Sender Email are backups that are used if the 1st SMTP Server and Sender Email fail when connecting or sending email. Two recipient email accounts are available for receiving emails sent by the VPort. For redundancy, both addresses receive the sent messages and alarm snapshots simultaneously.
Moxa VPort 16-M12 NOTE System Configuration Whenever the system reboots, a system log will be sent by email or FTP to show the login status of the VPort. The system log will be sent to the Sender email address if the SMTP server settings are correct. To send the system log via FTP, the SMTP server should be erased since the E-mail system is used by default to transmit the system log. NOTE For either e-mail or FTP, the information of the 1st server should be entered first.
Moxa VPort 16-M12 System Configuration Universal PnP UPnP (Universal Plug & Play) is a networking architecture that provides compatibility among the networking equipment, software, and peripherals of the 400+ vendors that are part of the Universal Plug and Play Forum. This means that they are listed in the network devices table for the operating system (such as Windows XP) supported by this function. Users can link to the VPort directly by clicking on the VPort listed in the network devices table.
Moxa VPort 16-M12 System Configuration The network WITHOUT Multicast The network WITH Multicast NOTE The VPort 16-M12 is the source that delivers the multicast video stream. To benefit from the Multicast protocol, the gateway or network switch should support the multicast filtering function (such as IGMP Snooping) so that the multicast stream is delivered correctly and precisely. To learn more about IGMP Snooping, refer to the Moxa EtherDeviceTM series Industrial Ethernet Switch user’s manual.
Moxa VPort 16-M12 System Configuration Accessible IP List The VPort uses an IP address-based filtering method to control access to the VPort. Accessible IP Settings allow you to add or remove “Legal” remote host IP addresses to prevent unauthorized access. Access to the VPort is controlled by IP address. That is, if a host’s IP address is in the accessible IP table, then the host will be allowed access to the VPort.
Moxa VPort 16-M12 Protocol System Configuration Security Authentication Data Version Mode Type Encryption SNMP V1, V2c V1, V2c Read Community string No Community V1, V2c Method Use a community string match for authentication Community string No Write/Read Use a community string match for authentication Community SNMP V3 No-Auth No No MD5 or SHA MD5 or SHA No Use account with admin or user to access objects Provides authentication based on HMAC-MD5, or HMAC-SHA algorithms.
Moxa VPort 16-M12 System Configuration V1, V2c Read Community Setting Description V1, V2c Read Use a community string match for authentication, which means public Community Default that the SNMP agent accesses all objects with read-only (max. 30 permissions using the community string public.
Moxa VPort 16-M12 System Configuration Private MIB information The private SNMP Object ID of the VPort is the enterprise value: 8691.8.4.2. This number cannot be changed. NOTE The MIB file is MOXA-VPORT16-MIB.mib (or.my). You can find it on the software CD or the download center of the Moxa website. QoS (ToS) Quality of Service (QoS) provides traffic prioritization capabilities to ensure that important data is delivered consistently and predictably.
Moxa VPort 16-M12 System Configuration Setting Description Factory Default Host Name User-defined name for identification Blank Server 1, 2, 3, 4 The server’s URL address with complete CGI commands Ex. Blank http:// http event server:Port/CGI_Name User name The account name for accessing the HTTP server Blank Password The password for accessing the HTTP server Blank Once the Http Alarm is triggered, the VPort will send the following HTTP commands to the HTTP event servers.
Moxa VPort 16-M12 System Configuration Basic The administrator can adjust the number of frames per second for each channel. There are two types of frame rate status: Live and Alarm. Live status refers to the normal frames rates for live video displays. Alarm status refers to what the frame rate will be adjusted to when the DynaStream function is activated. Currently, the video stream for DynaStream is only set up for H.
Moxa VPort 16-M12 System Configuration Setting Description Factory Default Enable To enable or disable the DynaStream function. Disable Duration This refers to the time period that DynaStream is in operation. 5 seconds For example, if the duration is set to 5 seconds, then the frame rate will change from the Live to the Alarm status for the duration of 5 seconds. After 5 seconds, the frame rate will return to the Live status setting. Trigger Channel To enable or disable the video channels.
Moxa VPort 16-M12 System Configuration Camera Setting A few camera parameters can be configured for improving image quality according to the recording environment. Setting Description Default Electronic Shutter Set the electric shutter to Auto or Fixed. Auto Auto sets the camera to use AES (Automatic Electronic Shutter). The camera will adjust shutter speed to respond to keep signal output at optimum level relative to available light.
Moxa VPort 16-M12 System Configuration Initiate the ATW (Auto-Tracking White balancing) feature, to calibrate the camera to this local white. Step 3: Select the AWC (Auto White balance Control) to adjust the color in the environment Backlight Backlight Compensation (BLC) is an adjustment of video gain Compensation done either manually or automatically, to correctly illuminate (BLC) subjects that are in front of or behind a bright light source.
Moxa VPort 16-M12 System Configuration Resolution NTSC PAL SVGA 800 x 600 800x 600 Full D1 720 x 480 720 x 576 4CIF 704 x 480 704 x 576 VGA 640 x 480 640 x 480 CIF 352 x 240 352 x 288 QCIF 176 x 112 176 x 144 Max. FPS (Frame per second) Setting Description Maximum frame rate The maximum frame rate is different to accommodate different 30 for NTSC, 25 for Default modulations of video input. Administrators can also set up the PAL maximum frame rate to optimize bandwidth use.
Moxa VPort 16-M12 NOTE System Configuration The image quality, FPS, and bandwidth are influenced significantly by network throughput, system network bandwidth management, applications the VPort runs (such as VMD), how complicated the image is, and the performance of your PC or notebook when displaying images. The administrator should take into consideration all of these variables when designing the video over IP system, and when specifying the requirements for the video system.
Moxa VPort 16-M12 System Configuration Alarm Time Interval Setting Description Default Delay second(s) before Set the minimum time interval before another event alarm is 32 seconds detecting the next (10 to 999 seconds) triggered. alarm NOTE The delay before triggering the next alarm cannot be less than the time needed to take a snapshot after an event (post-event image).
Moxa VPort 16-M12 System Configuration Schedule A schedule is provided to set event alarms for daily security applications. Event Type Setting Description Default Video Loss, Digital Set up the schedule of each kind of event type.
Moxa VPort 16-M12 System Configuration Video Motion Detection Video Motion Detection (VMD) is an intelligent event alarm for video surveillance network systems. With the 3 area-selectable VMDs and sensitivity/percentage tuning, administrators can easily set up the VMD alarm to be active 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Moxa VPort 16-M12 NOTE System Configuration Once the Show alert on the image when VMD is triggered is enabled, the red frames that appear on the homepage image indicate the size of the VMD window set up by the administrator. Setup a VMD Alarm Setting Description Default Enable Enable or disable the VMD1, 2, and 3 Disabled Window The name of each VMD window Blank Percent The minimum percentage of an image change for triggering 80 VMD. Decrease the percentage to make it easier to trigger VMD.
Moxa VPort 16-M12 System Configuration Video Loss The Video Loss event means that the VPort cannot detect the camera module. Video Loss Trigger Actions Setting Description Default Enable video loss alarm Enable or disable video loss alarm. Disable Send snapshot image Once the Video Loss alarm is triggered, the VPort will send the Disable via FTP snapshot images set in the Event Alarm/Basic page to the FTP server, which are set in the Network/ FTP Server page.
Moxa VPort 16-M12 System Configuration CGI Event The VPort can accept 5 CGI commands, which are sent from external devices, such as ioLogik series Ethernet I/O, to be the event alarms. NOTE The VPort only can accept the CGI commands that follow the VPort’s CGI commands format. CGI Event Trigger Actions Setting Description Default Enable CGI Event alarm Enable or disable CGI Event alarm.
Moxa VPort 16-M12 System Configuration Alarm/Event Alarm/Sequential Snapshot With this feature, the VPort can upload snapshots periodically to an external E-mail or FTP server as a live video source. Use the Send sequential snapshot image every seconds option to set the time interval. The interval can be set to any number between 1 and 9999 seconds. Setting Description Default Enable Sequential Enable or disable the Sequential Snapshots. Disable Set the time interval of each snapshot image.
A A. Frequently Asked Questions Q: What if I forget my password? A: Every access to the IP camera needs authentication, unless the admin password is set up as blank. If you are one of the managed users, you will need to ask the administrator for the password. If you are the administrator, there is no way to recover the admin password. The only way to regain access to IP camera is to utilize the RESET button on the top panel to restore the factory settings (see Chapter 1 for details).
Moxa VPort 16-M12 Frequently Asked Questions Q: How can I keep the IP camera as private as possible? A: The IP camera is designed for surveillance purposes and has many flexible interfaces. The user authentication and special confirmation when installing can keep the video encoder from unauthorized access. You may also change the HTTP port to a non-public number. Check the system log to examine any abnormal activities and trace the origins.
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Moxa VPort 16-M12 Modbus Address Table 0x0700 RW 1 word Record Duration 0x0701 RW 1 word Record Always Enable 0x0000:Disable 0x0001:Enable 0x0800 RW 1 word DynaStream Duration 0x0801 RW 1 word DynaStream Always Enable 0x0000:Disable 0x0001:Enable B-2
C C. 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.
Moxa VPort 16-M12 (GMT+01:00) Time Zone Table Belgrade, Bratislava, Budapest, Ljubljana, Prague (GMT+01 :00) Brussels, Copenhagen, Madrid, Paris (GMT+01:00) Sarajevo, Skopje, Warsaw, Zagreb (GMT+01:00) West Central Africa (GMT+02:00) Athens, Istanbul, Minsk (GMT+02:00) Bucharest (GMT+02:00) Cairo (GMT+02:00) Harare, Pretoria (GMT+02:00) Helsinki, Kyiv, Riga, Sofia, Tallinn, Vilnius (GMT+02:00) Jerusalem (GMT+03:00) Baghdad (GMT+03:00) Kuwait, Riyadh (GMT+03:00) Moscow, St.
D D. Technical Specifications Camera Sensor: 1/3” CCD Lens: 3, 3.6, 6, 8, and 16 mm fixed focal length Angle of View (Diagonal): • 3.0 mm / F2.0: 120° • 3.6 mm / F2.0: 92° • 6.0 mm / F1.8: 53° • 8.0 mm / F2.0: 40° • 16 mm / F2.5: 19° Modulation: NTSC or PAL Camera Angle: Pan 360°, Tilt 90° (controlled manually) Illumination (low light sensitvity): 0.02 Lux at F2.0, color Synchronization: Internal White Balance: ATW/AWC Auto Electronic Shutter: • NTSC: 1/60 to 1/120,000 sec. • PAL:1/50 to 1/120,000 sec.
Moxa VPort 16-M12 Technical Specifications Power Requirements Input: Power-over-Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af) Power Consumption: 6.5 W Physical Characteristics Housing: Metal and glass, optional PC dome cover, IP66-rated Dehumidifying Membrane: GORE protective vent Dimensions: • Standard model: 125 x 125 x 109.1 mm (5.6 x 5.6 x 4.3 in) • Dome model: 125 x 125 x 120.7 mm (5.6 x 5.6 x 4.
Moxa VPort 16-M12 Technical Specifications Software Development Kit VPort SDK PLUS: Includes CGI commands, ActiveX Control, and API library for customized applications or system integration for third-party developers (the latest version of SDK is vailable for download from Moxa’s website).
