CamView IP Pro, IP Pro-C & IP Pro + TM USER MANUAL P/N UM-8071 Rev.
Thank you for purchasing the Triplett CamView™ Pro/Pro-C/Pro+. Please read the complete manual carefully before using the product. To assure safe use of this product, please read the section on Safety carefully, and observe any Cautions or Warnings posted there and throughout this manual. Please keep this manual for future reference. SAFETY INFORMATION • Comply with all local electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility rules and regulations when using this device.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01 1.1 General Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01 1.2 Function Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01 1.3 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03 2.
.3.5 Testing Remote Analog Monitors and Optical Transmitters/Receivers . . . . . 24 4.4 RJ45 Ethernet Cable TDR Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 4.4.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 4.4.2 Testing Length Using TDR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 4.4.3 Testing for Breaks in Ethernet Cable Using TDR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CamView IP Pro, Pro-C, and Pro+ User Manual 1 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 General Use The CamView IP Pro, Pro-C, and Pro+ are designed to facilitate the installation and maintenance of surveillance video equipment. They can be used with Standard Definition analog NTSC/PAL camera systems and High Definition ONVIF conformant IP (Ethernet) camera systems.
2 CamView IP Pro, Pro-C, and Pro+ User Manual 1.2.2 Standard Definition Analog Camera Test The Tester can display the analog video signal input from an attached analog camera or video source with NTSC or PAL format video output. The Tester can provide 12VDC (not to exceed 2.0 Amperes) to power the camera. If the camera has an RS485 port for PTZ control, the Tester can be used to test that functionality. The Tester provides support for more than 30 PTZ command formats. 1.2.
CamView IP Pro, Pro-C, and Pro+ User Manual 3 1.2.7 RJ45 Cable Test (CamView IP Pro-C and Pro+ Only) The Tester may be used to check the condition of the RJ45 cable pairs (normal, open, short) and perform a cable length measurement test using TDR. 1.2.8 High Definition Analog Camera Test (CamView IP Pro-C and Pro+ Only) The Tester will display the analog video signal input from an attached analog camera or video source with AHD or TVI format video output (CamView Pro+ only) or HD-CVI (CamView Pro-C only).
4 CamView IP Pro, Pro-C, and Pro+ User Manual 2. DEVICE DIAGRAMS AND FUNCTIONS 2.1 Front of Tester 7 1 8 2 9 3 4 5 12 6 15 11 14 10 13 16 www.Triplett.
CamView IP Pro, Pro-C, and Pro+ User Manual 5 1 Power Indicator — Lights up when powered on. 2 Title Bar — Displays current function mode and system time. 3 Display Area — Displays various user interface menus. 4 On-Screen Instructions — Displays what your options are in the current screen and how to apply them. 5 Bumpers — Rubber protectors to improve handling and protect the tester. 6 QWERTY Keyboard — Flip open this area to access the QWERTY keyboard.
6 CamView IP Pro, Pro-C, and Pro+ User Manual 2.2 Front of Tester (Keyboard) 21 17 18 19 22 20 2.3 Back of Tester 23 24 25 2.4 Top of Tester 27 26 28 www.Triplett.
CamView IP Pro, Pro-C, and Pro+ User Manual 7 17 TAB Key — Press to switch between input fields on the screen (e.g.
8 CamView IP Pro, Pro-C, and Pro+ User Manual 2.5 Right Side of Tester 29 30 31 32 33 34 2.6 Left Side of Tester 35 36 www.Triplett.
CamView IP Pro, Pro-C, and Pro+ User Manual 29 9 Power Button • Press and hold for 2 seconds to turn the tester on / off • Press twice quickly to turn the Flashlight on / off (Flashlight feature may be used while the tester is on) 30 Audio Input Jack — 3.
10 CamView IP Pro, Pro-C, and Pro+ User Manual 3. BASIC OPERATION 3.1 Installing the Battery The CamView IP Pro, Pro-C, and Pro+ use a rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery. To ensure safety when transporting, always disconnect the battery from the tester. The device may leave the factory with one of the following two battery placements: • The battery is placed inside tester and insulated from the contacts with a thin, plastic sheet.
CamView IP Pro, Pro-C, and Pro+ User Manual 11 • The battery can also be charged using a POE switch or other POE power sources that meet the 802.3af / 802.3at standard. However, we strongly recommend using the original POE injector provided with your CamView IP Pro, Pro-C, or Pro+ unit. DO NOT USE A NON-STANDARD POE POWER SUPPLY TO CHARGE THE BATTERY—THIS CAN DESTROY THE TESTER. 3.4 Lanyard Users can choose to install the lanyard.
12 CamView IP Pro, Pro-C, and Pro+ User Manual 4. HOW TO USE YOUR CAMVIEW IP PRO, PRO-C, OR PRO+ 4.1 Main Menu When the CamView IP Pro-C/Pro+ first boots up, you will see the following Main Screen. (NOTE—CamView IP Pro Testers will show fewer options.) You can navigate this screen using the Up or Down Arrow Keys. Once you have highlighted the function you want to use, press the Right Arrow Key to go to the Interface Screen for that feature. 4.2 Testing IP Cameras using the ONVIF Test Interface 4.2.
CamView IP Pro, Pro-C, and Pro+ User Manual 13 OPTION 2 For non-POE IP cameras, the camera can either be powered using its own 12V power adapter or using the Tester’s 12V/2A power output. When using the Tester’s 12V/2A output, please use the 12V power cable supplied to connect the Tester’s 12V Output Port to the camera’s 12V power port. You can then connect the ethernet cable from the IP camera to the Tester’s Network Port 2.
14 CamView IP Pro, Pro-C, and Pro+ User Manual 4.2.3 Using the Interface Once you have connected the IP Camera to the Tester using one of the options listed in the previous section, follow these steps to perform IP Camera testing: STEP 1: Power Up the Tester Press the Power Button on the side of your CamView IP Pro, Pro-C, or Pro+ Tester to turn it on if it is not already powered on.
CamView IP Pro, Pro-C, and Pro+ User Manual 15 For example, if the camera’s IP address is 10.1.1.100, you would enter that into the “URL” field and then press the TAB Key. The Tester should then automatically append the IP address to include “.../onvif/device_service” at the end of the original 10.1.1.100 address. The final result will look like this: http://10.1.1.100/onvif/device_service. Press Iris+ to accept the settings and return to the Discover screen.
16 CamView IP Pro, Pro-C, and Pro+ User Manual 41 42 43 44 37 45 38 46 39 40 37 Network Port 1 Status Information — Also referred to as the Blue Bar, all of the information for the camera connected to Port 1 (blue RJ45 port on the side of the Tester) will show in this row. 38 Network Port 2 Status Information — Also referred to as the Green Bar, all of the information from the network connected to Port 2 (green RJ45 port on the side of the Tester) will show in this row.
CamView IP Pro, Pro-C, and Pro+ User Manual 17 41 Link Speed of Corresponding Port — The Link Speed displays above the bar icon. shows for each Port. The link speed can also be observed via the icon itself. • If the bar icon is gray, there is no network connection. It will also say “Link Down” as shown in the sample image. • If the bar icon is white, the tester is sensing and will display the link speed (10M/100M/1000M) and whether the connection is Full or Half Duplex.
18 CamView IP Pro, Pro-C, and Pro+ User Manual CAMERA SETTINGS: While you are in the Discover screen, you can press the SET Key to enter the Camera’s Settings Screen. The left side of the display shows the Setting’s Class, and the right side shows the details of the camera’s setting within that class. The classes and details are explained in the table at the bottom of this page. Use Zoom +/- to move up or down to select the Class. To select right side items, use the Up and Down Arrow Keys.
CamView IP Pro, Pro-C, and Pro+ User Manual 19 You may also export a report about this camera by selecting the SCR Key. You can retrieve the report, along with any screenshots or recordings, by plugging the mini USB cable into the tester and then attaching it to your computer. Your computer will view the Tester as an external drive. See Appendix 1 for a sample report. STEP 6: ONVIF Video Testing While on the Discover screen, press the Right Arrow Key to move to the “3.
20 CamView IP Pro, Pro-C, and Pro+ User Manual 4.3 Testing Analog Cameras 4.3.1 Overview You can test standard Analog (NTSC/PAL) cameras with the Pro model, NTSC/PAL & HD-CVI with the Pro-C model, or you can test NTSC/PAL, AHD & HD-TVI cameras if you have the Pro+ model. 4.3.2 How to Connect the Analog Camera to the Tester Analog cameras are connected using the BNC In connector on the top of the Tester.
CamView IP Pro, Pro-C, and Pro+ User Manual 21 4.3.3 Using the Analog Camera Test Interface Once you have connected the Analog Camera to the Tester and set up the camera’s power supply, follow these steps to perform Analog Camera testing: STEP 1: Power Up the Tester Press the Power Button on the side of your CamView IP Pro, Pro-C, or Pro+ Tester to turn it on if it is not already powered on. STEP 2: Select Analog Camera Test On the Main Menu, highlight “Analog Camera Test” using the Down Arrow Key.
22 CamView IP Pro, Pro-C, and Pro+ User Manual To access and change the Tester’s settings to match the camera’s settings, press SET and then use the Arrow Keys to navigate the screen. (See image above.) When adjusting the parameters, press Iris- to restore previous values if you don’t want to save the setting. Once you have updated all of the settings, press SET again to save your changes. The changes will be applied immediately. Protocol Select RS485 PTZ protocol. The tester supports many PTZ protocols.
CamView IP Pro, Pro-C, and Pro+ User Manual 23 4.3.4 Analog Video Generator On the Main Menu, highlight “Analog Video Generator” (press the MODE button to enter the Main Menu if you are not already on it; press the Up or Down Arrow Keys to highlight it). Once the “Analog Video Generator” option is highlighted, press the Right Arrow Key to select the test. Live video will show in the right side of the screen if you have the Analog Camera hooked up to the BNC In jack on the Tester.
24 CamView IP Pro, Pro-C, and Pro+ User Manual 4.3.5 Testing Remote Analog Monitors and Optical Transmitters/Receivers You can transmit generated video to the remote monitor or DVR using the BNC Out jack (see image below). This will allow you to test the cable and monitor by comparing the image quality on the Tester to the image quality on the monitor.
CamView IP Pro, Pro-C, and Pro+ User Manual 25 4.4 Ethernet Cable TDR Test 4.4.1 Overview This feature is only available on the Pro-C and Pro+ models. It is primarily used to test the approximate cable length of an RJ45 cable by using a Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) analysis method. However, you can also use this feature to test for breaks, Skew, and Attenuation. The accuracy is to within one meter. NOTES — Test results can be affected by temperature, moisture, cable diameter, and cable dielectric.
26 CamView IP Pro, Pro-C, and Pro+ User Manual 50 51 52 53 47 48 49 47 Network Port 1 Icon 48 Tape Measure — Flashes just under the Network Port icon when a cable is being tested. 49 Network Port 2 icon 50 Cable Pairs — Both by number and color pattern. 51 Cable Pair Status — Test results for each pair are displayed here. • A solid horizontal line indicates pass-through (good cable; no breaks) • An X indicates the cable is not passing through.
CamView IP Pro, Pro-C, and Pro+ User Manual 27 STEP 3: Access the TDR Test Screen On the Main Menu, highlight “RJ45 Cable TDR Test” (press the MODE button to enter the Main Menu if you are not already on it; press the Up or Down Arrow Keys to highlight it). Once the “RJ45 Cable TDR Test” option is highlighted, press the Right Arrow Key to select the test. (See page 26 for a complete description of each feature on this screen.
28 CamView IP Pro, Pro-C, and Pro+ User Manual cable. The second example below shows the results from a cable with an open on the green pairs and the length to that open from each end of the cable. NOTE — Do not use the Repeat Test feature when performing this test as the test results will be compromised. www.Triplett.
CamView IP Pro, Pro-C, and Pro+ User Manual 29 4.5 Network Analysis Tools 4.5.1 Overview Network analysis is a combination of several network tools, including Ethernet Sniff, Subnet List, and Ping test. 4.5.2 Network Tools Test Screen and Operation On the Main Menu, highlight “Network Tools” (press the MODE button to enter the Main Menu if you are not already on it; press the Up or Down Arrow Keys to highlight it).
30 CamView IP Pro, Pro-C, and Pro+ User Manual 55 56 57 58 53 54 53 Tester’s Current Network Settings • IP/Mask - Tester’s IP Address and Subnet Mask. Select SET to change. • GW/DNS - Tester’s Gateway and DNS. Select SET to change. • Destination - Ping destination. When the bar is yellow, use the Flip Keyboard to change the information in this field. Both IP addresses and Domain Names are supported. 54 Information Display area — Results of testing will be listed here.
CamView IP Pro, Pro-C, and Pro+ User Manual 31 LIST SUBNET: To use the List Subnet function, IP and Mask should be set up, and the Subnet Mask should be 24bits wide (subnet size of 256 devices, or 8 bits). Refer to the instructions on page 29 if you need to update the IP, Subnet Mask, or Gateway. While you are on the Network Tools screen, press Focus- to run the List Subnet function. The Tester will then scan the whole subnet.
32 CamView IP Pro, Pro-C, and Pro+ User Manual Ping 10.1.1.1 Average: 3ms 1ms 10 7% 3ms 123 91% 10ms 2 1% 30ms 0 0% 0.1s 0 0% 0.3s 0 0% 1s 0 0% 3s 0 0% Lost 0 0% ** **************** * 4.6 Recording, Reviewing, and Accessing Snapshots and Videos 4.6.1 Overview The Tester can take snapshots of or record input from video, then save the files to internal storage as either .jpg or .avi files. NOTE — Overlaid test details are not saved on the image. 4.6.
CamView IP Pro, Pro-C, and Pro+ User Manual 33 4.7 Device Settings and Updating the Firmware 4.7.1 Overview There are many other features in the Tester that you can adjust or view, including the screen’s language, Auto Shutoff delay, Serial Number, and so forth. There may also be times when you need to update the firmware or export files to a computer. 4.7.
34 CamView IP Pro, Pro-C, and Pro+ User Manual 4.7.3 Upgrading Firmware and Identifying Current Firmware Version IP and Analog camera standards are constantly evolving, therefore it is important that you keep your Tester up-to-date with the most recent firmware. Follow these steps to update the firmware: STEP 1: Power Up the Tester Press the Power Button on the side of your CamView IP Pro, Pro-C, or Pro+ Tester to turn it on if it is not already powered on.
CamView IP Pro, Pro-C, and Pro+ User Manual 35 STEP 5: Run the Firmware Upgrade If you have internet access, the Tester will automatically check for new firmware updates when you initially land on the Check Upgrade screen. If, however, you see an error that states “Network Failed” (see screenshot below), first confirm that the network you have plugged into does have internet access and is set to DHCP.
36 CamView IP Pro, Pro-C, and Pro+ User Manual 4.7.4 Exporting Reports Any screen shots, video, or ONVIF IP camera reports you have saved on your Tester can be exported to your computer. STEP 1: Power Up the Tester Press the Power Button on the side of your CamView IP Pro, Pro-C, or Pro+ Tester to turn it on if it is not already powered on. STEP 2: Connect the Tester to the Computer Plug the mini-USB end of the cable into the Tester, and plug the standard USB end of the cable into your computer.
CamView IP Pro, Pro-C, and Pro+ User Manual 37 4.8 Audio Tests The Tester is equipped with an audio test function. It can be used to test microphones or other audio devices. Use the supplied 3.5mm audio cable to connect audio device. The black clip is for the ground, the red clip is for the signal connection. Be sure to connect the ground first to avoid loud noises during connection. If connected successfully and the Tester is powered on, the audio will be heard through the Tester’s internal speaker. 4.
CamView IP Pro, Pro-C, and Pro+ User Manual APPENDIX 1: SAMPLE FIRST PAGE OF ONVIF REPORT NOTE — Data and format are dependent on the specific IP camera. www.Triplett.
40 CamView IP Pro, Pro-C, and Pro+ User Manual APPENDIX 2: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PORTS Network Ports (2) 10M/100M/1G RJ45 ports (Blue is POE Out; Green is POE In) I/O Ports (2) BNC ports (Video IN and Video OUT), (1) RS485, (1) Audio In, (1) USB, (1) Reset Button IP CAMERA TEST FEATURES Protocols ONVIF 2.4.
CamView IP Pro, Pro-C, and Pro+ User Manual 41 SYSTEM Screen 4.0 inch TFT 800*RGB*480(WVGA) resolution, 16.
42 CamView IP Pro, Pro-C, and Pro+ User Manual WARRANTY AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT Triplett / Jewell Instruments extends the following warranty to the original purchaser of these goods for use. Triplett warrants to the original purchaser for use that the products sold by it will be free from defects in workmanship and material for a period of (1) one year from the date of purchase.
ABOUT TRIPLETT Triplett Test Equipment and Tools has been desiging specialized test equipment for over 100 years. Triplett was acquired by Jewell Instruments in 2007. Jewell Instruments is a world leader in the manufacturing and distribution of advanced sensors, controls, panel meters, and avionics. Jewell provides custom solutions for the aerospace, medical, industrial, marine, telecommunications, and railroad industries.
