MENU ENTER A B VC16Te-CDR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Fn Vista Columbus Triplex CDR Digital Video Multiplexer/Recorder User Manual
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Contents 1 The Vista Columbus Triplex CDR Overview........................................................ 6 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 2 The Vista Columbus Triplex CDR Basic Operations ........................................ 15 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 2.10 2.11 2.12 3 Products Featured In This Manual................................................................................... 6 Product Description.................................................................................
3.17 3.18 3.19 3.20 3.21 3.22 4 Alarms .................................................................................................................. 60 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 5 Alarm Input...................................................................................................................... 60 Alarm Output................................................................................................................... 60 Alarm Acknowledge........................................
10Macro Tables........................................................................................................ 82 10.1 10.2 Macro Functions Table................................................................................................... 82 Scheduled Macro Table.................................................................................................. 83 11Warranty and Service.......................................................................................... 84 11.
1 The Vista Columbus Triplex CDR Overview 1.1 Products Featured In This Manual The Vista Columbus Triplex CDR VCxxTe-xxxCDR 04 10 16 Channels Hard Disk Size 160 - 500 1.2 Product Description The Vista Columbus Triplex CDR is a video multiplexer with a built-in CD writer capable of recording from multiple cameras to an internal hard drive while simultaneously providing playback. Unlike outdated time-lapse VCRs, the Vista Columbus Triplex CDR records high-resolution pictures.
• • • • • • Auto-Daylight savings time change function. Alarm Notification via email. Integrated WaveBrowser Software. Support for over a dozen languages. Hard Disk monitoring and testing features. Playback and live audio via WaveReader on audio supported models. 1.3 Passwords Passwords are provided to limit access to menus and certain functions. Two levels of password security are provided: • Operator: Limited menu access, only the Operator menu is available.
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’ 3 Times Installer Installer Provides access to all on-screen menus. Yes 347 Factory Defaults Installer Resets the multiplexer to the factory defaults (except the time, date, email addresses, and email IP address). No 411 Language Installer Provides access to the On-screen Language menu.
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). 1.6 Associated Equipment Associated equipment in a typical security system could contain the following items: • Two monitors • Printer with Printer Server connected via ethernet cable. • Video cameras: Composite video, 1 volt peak-to-peak.
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. Passive Looping: Yes Connectors: BNC Auto Terminating: Yes This means that the input signal will automatically be terminated with 75-Ohms unless a 2nd cable is connected to the 2 nd BNC connector of the same camera input.
Active alarm inputs vary by the Vista Columbus Triplex CDR model. 4 channel units have 4 active alarm inputs, 10 channel units have 10 active alarm inputs and 16 channel units have 16 active alarm inputs. Alarm Input An alarm condition can be activated by devices such as pressure pads, passive infrared detectors, door switches, or other similar devices. 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.
Ethernet Port The cable connection configuration depends on your network configuration: • For a Vista Columbus Triplex CDR that connects directly to a Hub or Switch, use a straight through connection. • For a Vista Columbus Triplex CDR that connects directly to a PC, use a cross over connection. Wire Type: Cat 5 Connector Type: RJ-45 Max. Cable Length: 100 meters / 328 ft. Min. Cable Length: 6 feet / 1.
1.8 Power-Up Use the diagram below to secure the power cord to the back panel. 1 Slide approximately 6 inches of the power cord through the pre-installed cable tie (approximately 1 inch after the ferrite core). 1 2 2 Tighten the cable tie until the cord is secure. Do not over tighten. 3 Loop the power cord end around and insert into the power receptacle on the back panel. 3 It is important that the power-up procedures be followed carefully.
Check Record And Playback Quality Record for at least three minutes at the default record rate. Then play back the recording, selecting each camera for full screen display. Check the playback picture quality. AUX Port 1 The back panel is equipped with an Aux Port (DB-9 style connector). 6 Do not attempt to wire directly to the DB-9 connector on the back panel. 5 9 DB-9 Connector on Back Panel Connect the Accessory PCB to the AUX port to access the Audio features.
2 The Vista Columbus Triplex CDR Basic Operations 2.1 Principal Operating Modes The Vista Columbus Triplex CDR has five principal modes of operation: • Live Viewing. • Printing. • Playback. • Archiving to CD. • Recording. Each mode is discussed in detail later in this section. 2.
8. Function Button: Used in conjunction with Camera Buttons to run Macros. 9. Camera Selection Number Buttons: Camera numbers 1 through 16. 10. CD Recorder: For recording data to CD. 11. Record CD Button: One-touch archiving of selected video onto CD using the built-in CD-Writer. 12. Print Image Button: One-touch printing of displayed image. 13. Record Button: Used to Start and Stop Recording. 14. Reverse Play Button: Playback in Reverse. 15.
Sequenced Full Screen Display While in a Full Screen display, press the Sequence button to begin full screen sequencing. The sequence list is programmable. For detailed information about programming the sequence list see section 2.8. Sequence Button Zooming To activate the 2x digital zoom, select the full screen display of the camera you wish to zoom, then press the Zoom button. Zooming will be indicated by the LED located directly above the Zoom button.
Reverse Play To begin reverse playback, press the Reverse Play button. Reverse Play Button Fast Forward During playback, rotate the Shuttle (the outer dial) clockwise to view data at a higher than normal rate. Increasing the amount of rotation increases the rate of playback. Jog / Shuttle AutoPause During playback, moving the Jog (the inner dial) in any direction will freeze playback. Depress the Freeze or any play button to continue playback.
10-Channel 4-Channel 4-Way PIP 10-Way 9-Way 4-Way 16-Channel PIP 16-Way 13-Way 9-Way 4-Way 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. While in a multiscreen display, press the Sequence button to begin sequencing. For detailed information about sequencing, see section 2.8. This feature is not available on the 4-channel units.
Searching Recorded Data The Vista Columbus Triplex CDR has a powerful search interface feature that allows the user to search for data on the internal hard disk. The user may search the data for previous recording sessions, text insertion, and alarm conditions. Because the search interface is so dynamic, the search interface is covered in detail in a separate section of this manual. See section 5. Search Button 2.
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. Pressing the 16-way or 10-way button repeatedly will cycle through all the available multiscreens.
The multiscreen display is limited to the number of camera inputs on the unit. Four-Channel unit: Only capable of displaying 4-way multiscreen and PIP. Ten-Channel unit: Capable of displaying 10-way through 4-way multiscreen and PIP. Sixteen-Channel unit: Capable of displaying 16-way through 4-way multiscreen and PIP. The camera assignments for each multiscreen is retained (in non-volatile memory) for both Live and Playback multiscreen mode on Monitor A.
Autolist™ Custom Sequence List The Autolist™ feature allows the user to create a custom sequence list, controlling the order the cameras are displayed and the dwell time. Separate Autolists may be created for Monitor A (Live and Playback mode) and Monitor B (Live mode). Using the Monitor button, select the monitor to be programmed. Then, using a Number button, select any camera for full screen display. NOTE The unit must be in Full Screen Display mode before starting to create the sequence list.
Camera Titles Camera Titles are displayed on either the upper or lower corner of the left hand side of the screen. The camera title can be changed in the menu system (see section 3.13). The user can change display position and colour. See below. Changing Position And Colour Of Title And Status Indicators Camera Titles: To change the colour and position of the camera titles, select a camera for full screen display, then press the Enter button to advance to the next display setting.
• Network: Displays all current Network connections. Normal connection is displayed as ip.ip or --if there is no connection. Live connections are displayed as E1: ip.ip, E2: ip.ip, etc. (where ip.ip represents the last 2 bytes of the IP Address). POTS connection is displayed as IP 1.1. On Playback Fullscreen: • All the above, including Image Quality Setting: High, Medium, Standard. ATM/POS Text Display Pressing the Camera Number a third time displays an ATM/POS text display.
Freeze During triplex mode, pressing the Freeze button pauses all multiscreen images, both Live and Playback. Freeze Button Single Frame Advance & Single Frame Rewind During Freeze or Pause mode, rotate the Jog (the inner dial) to view the frame directly before or after the frame displayed on-screen. Only the playback images are affected. Stop To stop triplex mode and return to Live mode on Monitor A, press the Stop button.
Sequenced Full Screen Display While in a Full Screen display, press the Sequence button to begin full screen sequencing. The sequence list is programmable. For detailed information about programming the sequence list see section 2.8. Sequence Button Zooming To activate the 2x digital zoom, select the full screen display of the camera you wish to zoom, then press the Zoom button. Zooming will be indicated by the LED located directly above the Zoom button. Zooming is also indicated as ZOOM on the monitor.
2.12 The Record CD Button To record video to CD for archival or law enforcement purposes, follow the steps listed below: Record CD Button 1. Push the Open/Close button on the CD Writer. When the tray opens insert a blank recordable CD (CD-R) into the CD tray. Push the Open/Close button on the CD Writer to close the CD tray. 2. The unit begins writing the QuickWave software to the CD so that the files can later be viewed on any PC with a CD drive. When QuickWave is finished loaded on OK message will appear.
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 • Operator Menu 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. Navigating in Menus: Rotate the Jog to highlight items in the drop-down menus.
3.7 The Main Menu Main Menu Overview The Main menu contains the majority of programmable options for the Vista Columbus Triplex CDR. 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: Set Time • The time and date. Set Date • The date format: MM/DD/YY, YY/MM/DD, or DD/MM/YY. Set Date Format • Which monitors will display the time and date.
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 → Time / Date Display Use this menu to specify if the time and date will be displayed on: Time/Date Display • Monitor-A. Monitor A : ON • Monitor-B.
q Main Menu → Time/Date → Network Time Setup Use this menu to enable/disable and specify how often time synchronization should occur between the Vista Columbus Triplex CDR and the Network Server. The Region /Time Zone must be setup prior to enabling the option. Update Interval, Select from: Enable, Disable, Once per Day, Twice per Day, and Once per Hour NTP Primary Server: Enter IP Address of Primary Server. NTP Backup Server: Enter IP Address of Backup Server. 1.
q Main Menu → Record → Record Timer Use this menu to setup Preset Record Timer Events. Day Start Stop Macro ON/OFF ON 1. Rotate the Shuttle to select a timed event from the list. 7 22:59 01:59 NONE 2. Press the ENTER button to enter the Edit mode. MON-FRI 05:56 04:06 10 3. Rotate the Shuttle to navigate to the desired field. -- --:-- --:-- -- ON -- 4. Rotate the Jog to change the values of the selected field. [OK] 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.
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 29. Record rates are measured in both Pictures Per Second (pps) and Seconds Per Picture (spp).
The maximum record rate per camera is inversely proportional to the number of cameras connected to the unit. The fewer cameras connected, the higher the maximum record rate for each camera, and vice versa. The maximum record rate for multiple cameras is 20pps PAL. The maximum record rate for a single camera is 50pps 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.
Estimate of the % of time the unit will typically spend in alarm mode. For example if you expect to have about 5 total periods of alarms each day, each lasting 3 minutes on average, then the % of the time will be 1%. (15 min/24 hours) Global Alarm Record Rate % Time: 60 pps 1% 40 days 20 h (Alarm) 15 days 11 h (Total) [CANCEL] Record Duration Calculator [OK] 1. Rotate the Jog to navigate, and the Shuttle to change the values. 2.
q Main Menu → Record → Disk Maintenance Use the Jog to select from the following options, then press the Enter button to begin. Delete Delete: Delete all data from the hard disk (with the possibility of restoring it). UnDelete Undelete: Restore data that has been deleted, but not yet overwritten. Destroy Destroy: Erase all data from the hard disk permanently, without the possibility of restoring it. Selecting this option brings up a confirmation dialog box.
Disk Test Result Disk Test Result Disk Failure Disk 1:Write Error Disk Test Success Disk 2:Write Error [OK] [OK] PASSED FAILED Press the Enter button to clear from the display. Should a disk test fail, several actions will performed: • An icon will be displayed indicating disk failure. It is displayed on Monitor A on the bottom of the screen in the middle. This icon will only disappear when the disk is replaced.
3.10 Alarms Use this menu to configure the alarm handling features of the unit. Input Configuration Alarm Latch Caution! The Vista Columbus Triplex CDR’s primary function is to furnish video multiplexing and recording with a multiscreen display. Although the unit has alarm handling and motion detection functions, these are considered secondary features. This unit should not be the only alarm device on site.
• Individual Enable: Allow the user to access the Alarm Enable submenu, and enable or disable alarm inputs on a per camera basis. Alarms Enable • Enable All Alarm 01: Enable • Disable All Alarm 02: Disable 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. Exit the menu without making changes: Press the Menu button, or select [CANCEL], then press the Enter button.
q Main Menu → Alarms → Notification Email Use this menu to select Email Alarm Notification. Email Notification Setup This screen allows the user to setup the types of events to be notified of, and the email addresses (up to two) to be notified. Follow the context sensitive on-screen instructions to setup the individual fields. Also, please note that the Region/Time Zone setting must be set correctly for Email notification to time stamp messages accurately.
3.11 Macro A macro is a recorded sequence of keystrokes. The number of macros depends on the number of camera inputs. Each macro can have up to 32 keystrokes. Use this menu to: • • q Enter Macro Record mode. Program a scheduled start time for a macro. Macro Record Timed Macro Start Main Menu → Macro → Macro Record Note: Do not attempt macro programming while the front panel is locked. Macro Record To begin recording a macro: Select Macro 1.
Macro Excluded Features The following core features or settings cannot be programmed by Macro. • • • • • • • Disk Maintenance. Erase Archive Medium. POTS Setting. Ethernet Setting. RS485 Network Address. Front Panel Lock/Unlock. Record Timer. Running A Macro A macro is a recorded sequence of up to 32 keystrokes. To activate a macro, press the Function button followed by the Number button of the desired macro. While running, the macro is indicated on-screen as the letter F and the macro number.
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.
Relay Output: The unit may be configured to activate a relay output when motion detection is present. Select either 1, 2, 1+2 (both relays), or None. 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.
Pressing the Function button will bring up the Help screen shown below. This screen will overlay the current video image. Fn Function Button NOTE ‘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 This Help Screen will display for 15 seconds, and then disappear.
q Main Menu → Camera Titles → Edit Titles Use the Arrow Buttons to select the camera whose title you wish to configure, and then press the Enter button. The Camera Title Edit menu will appear. Camera Title Edit Camera 1 Title : Camera 01 [CANCEL] [OK] @ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^ SEQ key selects character bank ‘1’ key inserts blank character ‘2’ key inserts selected character Camera Title Edit Menu 1. With the camera title selected, press the Enter button.
q Main Menu → Camera Setup → AGC Use the Automatic Gain Control (AGC) to adjust the video input signal level for cameras whose level is outside the normal range. The default gain setting is 100%. 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. Exit the menu without making changes: Press the Menu button, or select [CANCEL], then press the Enter button.
Luminance Histogram %L 0 Black White Luminance 3.15 Audio Setup Use this menu to enable or disable the audio feature of the Vista Columbus Triplex CDR. Select from: • OFF • G.711 OFF G.711 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.
q Main Menu → Telemetry → Telemetry Enable Use this menu to Enable or Disable telemetry of each camera individually. Telemetry Enable Camera 01: Disable Camera 02: Enable Camera 03: Disable Camera 04: Enable : : Camera 16: Enable [CANCEL] q [OK] Main Menu → Telemetry → Telemetry Use this menu to select the telemetry signal type. Select from either: Legacy: Asynchronous, not synchronized with the video signal. This is the older style.
Current Mode Procedure 1. Press the Telemetry button to enter the telemetry mode. 2. Pan and Tilt the camera to the desired position. 3. Press and release the Function button, then press the Preset button. 4. Press the required Number button to store the preset. 5. Repeat the previous 4 steps for the next preset. 6. When all presets are stored, press the Telemetry button to exit the telemetry mode.
3.18 Communications Use this menu to: RS232 • • 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. q RS485 Ethernet Main Menu → Communications → RS232 Select the Port you wish to configure and press the ENTER button. Port 1 Port 2 Port 1 Use this menu to: • • POTS Setup Enable/Disable POTS and configure the Modem initialisation string (POTS Setup).
6. Use the Number 1 button to insert a blank character. 7. When finished, press the Enter button. 8. To save the changes and reboot, select OK, then press the Enter button. The unit will only reboot if changes were made to the Modem Init String. 9. To exit the menu without making changes, select Cancel, then press the Enter button. Pressing the Menu button also exits the menu without making changes. Baud Rate Use this menu to configure the baud rate for Port 1 for external control of the unit via RS232.
Print Server: Enter the Print Servers IP address to enable the Print Image operation (Function and Zoom). TCP MTU Size: Select from Standard, 1400, and 1200. The MTU describes the maximum possible TCP packet size. Standard (1500) is optimal for most ethernet network environments. HTTP Port : Select the HTTP Port. Select from Port 0 to 65535. Shortcuts are available for port 80 (Camera 1 button) and 8080 (camera 2 button).
3.20 Factory Settings Return To Factory Defaults From the Factory Setting menu, press the Enter button. A password box will appear. Enter the Factory Default password. Select OK, then press the Enter button. The unit will reboot, returning all settings (except the time, date, email addresses, and email IP address) to the factory defaults. Due to the large size of the hard disk, the reboot may take several minutes.
The Ethernet Password The Ethernet Password feature limits access to only those users who access the unit using the password feature of WaveReader versions 2.4 or later. When the unit is first setup, the default is No Password Protection. Meaning, anyone using WaveReader and accessing with an ethernet connection can connect to the unit. Password Box Enter a new Ethernet Password --- Activate The Ethernet Password 1. 2. 3. 4. Enter the new password using the Number buttons.
q Operator Menu → About the DVR About DVR menu: This menu provides information such as: • Model Designation • Serial Number • • Hostname Software Version • Software Date • • Boot Code Version Hard Disk Size • • IP Address Hardware Address (MAC) • DHCP Lease Expiration Date • • Last DDNS Update Status Last DDNS Update Success Model: VC16CDR Serial Number: D400-YA2-250419 Hostname: D400YA250419 Software Version: VER 5.21 Software Date: Jan 07 2004 09:44:13 Boot Code Version: VER 1.
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. 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. Internal Buzzer: The internal buzzer is activated until it is Silenced and Acknowledged. This feature can be turned off in the menu system (see Buzzer Setup in section 3.10).
LIVE MODE PLAYBACK MODE Monitor A Monitor B Monitor A Monitor B LIVE LIVE PLAY BACK LIVE LIVE ALARM FULL SCREEN ALARM LIVE ALARM FULL SCREEN ALARM LIVE ALARM PLAY BACK LIVE ALARM FULL SCREEN 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 Buzzer Setup, in section 3.10).
5 Searching The Vista Columbus Triplex CDR provides 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 Disk Time and Date at cursor location.
5.3 Search Filters Pressing the Search button a second time brings up the Search Filters Menu. Use the Search Filters menu to specify: • The type of operation to be performed: Play from Disk or Copy from Disk to Archive. • The Start and Stop date of the search. • The Start and Stop time of the search. • Searching for recorded activity, events, retail text, or alarms. • Searching for a text string. • Which cameras to search inclusively or exclusively.
5.4 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 Vista Columbus Triplex CDR. 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 Vista Columbus Triplex CDR via the web interface.
When the retail text file has been uploaded this page (below) 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.
Search Filters Operation: Play from Disk DATE (MM/DD/YY) TIME (HH:MM) Start Stop Start Stop 01/27/04 01/27/04 20:57 20:59 Activity Event Text Alarm X Retail To access the Retail Search Menu select ‘RETAIL’ and press the ‘ZOOM’ key.
• It is not possible to do a normal text search and a retail search at the same time. • The characters #, *, and @ are meta characters and are not to be used in the text string. • It is not possible to search for categories. In the previous retail search text file for example, the user cannot search for Beer. • Only the first word of a sub level will be searched. For example, when the sub level 'Chocolate Chip' is selected, only the word 'Chocolate' will be searched for.
Search Results 9 Start Date Start Time Size(MB) Archive 000 01/21/2002 20:07:10 23234 [ ] 001 01/21/2002 20:08:10 140 [x] 002 01/21/2002 20:09:10 6186 [ ] 003 01/21/2002 20:10:10 522 [ ] 004 01/22/2002 20:07:10 8 [x] 005 01/23/2002 20:07:10 2 [x] 006 01/24/2002 20:07:10 1870 [ ] 007 01/25/2002 20:07:10 4 [x] 008 01/26/2002 20:07:10 64 [x] Selected [ 218 ](MB) Available on Target Medium [ 678 ](MB) matches found.
6 WebBrowser The Vista Columbus Triplex CDR features an integrated WebBrowser interface. The WaveBrowser option allows the user to view video from any ethernet-connected units 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.
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. 1 2 3 5 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. 4 6 7 8 9 4. Single Frame Rewind button: Click on this button to rewind the video a single frame. 10 5. Pause button: Pauses playback until the Pause button is pressed again.
This feature can be used by Web Developers to link various cameras to specific Web content. It will also be used by the Vista Columbus Triplex CDR’s Email feature to allow the recipient of an alarm email to click on a link in the email, which causes the WaveBrowser to connect and play back at the time when the alarm occurred. Functionality The traditional WaveBrowser URL is http:///wrcontrollite.ssi. This URL will start the WaveBrowser in the disconnected state.
Email Links The Vista Columbus Triplex CDR is able to send emails when certain events occur (like videoloss, alarms, etc.). When in record mode, the Vista Columbus Triplex CDR software version 5.00 will add a WaveBrowser link in the email notification. Clicking this link initiates WaveBrowser to be started, make a normal connection and play back the specific camera with a medium size video window at the time the event occurred.
7 Technical Specifications General External Power Supply 12 Volt DC. 60 Watt (5 Amp) Connector 2.1mm barrel connector, centre positive. Power Consumption 35 Watt nominal (single 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 Inches: 13 x 14 x 3.5 MM: 330 x 355 x 89 Weight 10 lbs. (4.5 kg) Connections 10/100 Ethernet Port RJ-45 Connector.
Alarms Inputs 1 per camera. Relay Configuration Normally Open. 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. Sensitivity Settings 10 levels Grey Levels Per Zone 256 levels Motion Detection Status Output Relay Outputs, Link to Alarms, Link to Events, On-screen Indicators. Status retrievable via RS232 port.
8 RS232 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 Vista Columbus Triplex CDR 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 Vista Columbus Triplex CDR will enter the Alarm mode.
8.5 Event Actions NOTE All Event messages will be ignored while an Alarm condition exists in the Vista Columbus Triplex CDR. 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 Triplex i) Data structure When a message of type 0xBB is sent to the Triplex, it will respond by sending 16 bytes of requested data. Byte 1: 0xFF Byte 2: Command Type 0xAA: (SET) Update Triplex with data. 0xBB: (GET) Extract data from Triplex.
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 0150-0296A 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 centre.
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