Pentax IC-360 manual

V ersaCam IC-360 Ma nual V e rsion 1.4 V ersaCam ® IC-360 User ’ s Guide * This manual is for V ersaCam IC-360 Firmwa re version 1.2.1. If you ha ve later version of firmware, please download the last updated user ’ s guide from Pentax’ s website ( http://www .pentaxtech.com ). System Requirements  Netwo rk Access F or a V er s aCam IC-36[...]

©2002 Pentax T echnologies Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA. Specifications subject to change without notice. P/N 205255-551 Pentax is a registered trademark of Asahi Optical Co., Ltd. V ersaCa m is a registered tr ade mark of the Asahi Optic al Co., Ltd. W indows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation. Netscape is [...]

FCC Compliance S tatement Caution : Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the Pentax could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the lim its for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonab[...]

Import ant Notice 1. The V ersaCam IC-360 is for indoor use. Note that the CCD (charged coupled device) inside the product can be damaged permanently if the camera lens is exposed to dir ect sunlight. If your application demands prolonged exposure to sunlight, you sho uld consider equipping it with a sun visor . 2. The V ersaCam IC-360 is not weath[...]

CONTENTS I. Introd uction .......................................................................................................................... 1 II. Product De scriptions............................................................................................................ 3 A. Camera Ki t Contents........................................[...]

Appendix 2 - Frequently Asked Questions .............................................................................. 41 1. Frequentl y Asked Questions................................................................................................ 41 1.1. VersaCam IC Series Features ............................................................... .[...]

I. Intr oduction • What is a VersaCam IC-360? The VersaCam IC cameras ar e Internet-based digital network cameras, which provide high-resolution imaging and use image compression via a network. They connect directly to an Ethernet network and provide live motion color pictures over the Internet or individual frames by E-mail or FTP. The VersaCam [...]

User’s Programmable Space – VersaCam IC Series cameras contain user-programmable and user-configurable spaces that are about 6MB out of 8MB total Flash Mem ory. This means you can create your own web server, with your own hom epage using your VersaCam . Embedded Linux Operating System – VersaCam IC Series adopts cutting-edge technologies of d[...]

II. Pr oduct Descriptions A. Camera Kit Contents * Unpack and check all the items below . Item Description Remarks V ersaCam IC-360 W e b C a m e r a S e r v e r AC Adapter & Power cable 100-250V AC, 0.5A, 50/60 Hz 12VDC, 3.5A Output Lens Optical 16x: 3.9mm ~ 62.4mm Digital 8x, Auto-iris & Auto-Focus Included Manual V ersaCam IC-360 User&ap[...]

Connector Name Description Remarks BNC connector Output internal video signal through a coaxial cable. Power connector T o supply power from the provided pow er supply unit (12VDC, 1.5A) RS-232 Connector T o connect external devices such as a d evice for audio transmission. Digital Input T erminal T o connect external sensors. RJ-45 Ethernet port T[...]

D. Description of LEDs Data LED : This LED indicates the status of data trans m ission. After power is supplied, it is on for the first 4-5 seconds and then it goes off. It blinks continuousl y when a user accesses the V ersaCam and is transmitting data. Network S tatus LED : This LED indicates the status of the network. After power is supplied, it[...]

III. V ersaCam IC Series Installati on Summary , Connect ion, & Placement Summary • Connect an Ethernet cable between the V ers aCam IC-360 Ethernet Port and your local network. • Connect the Power Supply to your V ersaC am IC-360. Confirm that the Network Status LED blinks • Install the setup program for the V ersaCam IC-360 on a PC on y[...]

IV . Assigning IP Addr ess and Configuring the Administrator ’ s Data T erminology IP Address An IP address is an iden tification code for computers and devices on a TCP/IP network. Networks using TCP/IP protocol route messages based upon the IP address of the destination. W ithin a closed network, IP addresses can be assi gned at random as long [...]

A. Connecting a VersaCam IC Series to a PC 1) Connecting a VersaCam IC-360 to the Internet or a LAN. • You may use a standard Ethernet cable (white co lored connectors) to connect a V ersaCam IC-360 to the Internet or a LAN. With this connecti on, a remote user may not access a VersaCa m IC-360 before the local user configures their network setti[...]

IP Address Assigning Methods • With the setup program - Assemble and place the V ersaCam. - Assign an IP address to the V ersaCam using the setup program on a local network. - If it is impossible to assign an IP address with the setup program, try assig ning it with the DOS ARP command. • With an ARP command - Assemble and place the V ersaCam. [...]

B. Assigning an IP address and configuring administrator’s data with the setup program 1) Starting the VersaCam IC Series Setup Program Click the file ‘Setup.exe’ on your PC. When the setup program is executed, the setup program detects and shows every VersaCam IC Series connected to the local network. Among the VersaCams, choose the one to w[...]

C. Assigning an IP Address with the ARP Command 1) Using ARP in Windows When the PC’s operating system is Windows 98, 2000, Me, XP, or NT, follow the steps below. • Open a DOS window and type the following commands. Arp -s <VersaCam IP address> <VersaCam MA C address> Ping <VersaCam IP address> • Example Arp -s 192.168.1.3 0[...]

Data loss number may be from 0% to 99%. This is a normal reply. If the statistic shows ‘100% loss’, you should check to see if the network lines an d connection status are stable, if the IP address which is assigned to VersaCam is available, and whether the PC you are using has the same local network’s IP address as the VersaCam . The same lo[...]

V. Accessing a VersaCam IC Series Homepage & Monitoring Real-Time Images After assigning the VersaCam an IP address, you can configure the VersaCam from within its own web pages by using any standard Web br owser on a local or remote network. A. Starting a Web Browser Start your web browser by entering your VersaCam ’s IP address. Then you ca[...]

3) VersaCam IC Series Plug-in for Netscape Users To see the VersaCam image using a Netscape browser , the user should first install the VersaCam Plug-in by clicking the VersaCam Plug-in menu. Wh en you connect the VersaCam for the first time or you have an old Plug-in versi on, you will have to download th e current Plug-in by clicking ‘Download [...]

C. Viewing With The VersaCam IC-360 There are 3 real-time viewers available on the VersaCam ho mepage: the “Default Viewer”, the “720 × 468 Viewer” and the “Server Push Viewer.” An administrator may set any viewer as a first user interface. A connected user may monitor real-time images through the administrator-selected main viewer or [...]

is similar to the high-quality area. If you select ‘Lev el 5’, the image outside of the high-quality area is created at a very low contrast. Focus sensitivity Users may configure the zoom range with one click. The setting is from Level 0 to Level 9. By selecting ‘Level 9’, a user zooms in or out at the maxim um range. Image quality Users ma[...]

depends on the network line’s capacity, the user’s PC’s performance, and the number of users viewing the images. (3) Pan/Tilt/Preset Control Pan/Tilt: You can adjust the position of the camera by locating your mouse cursor on the control panel and pressing the left mouse button. The nearer the center of the panel you click, the more slowly th[...]

3) Server Push Viewer If the V ersaCam IC-360 is installed on a network where a firewall is located and which blocks certain ports, you may still access the camera through the server -push viewer to monitor real-time images. If you have information on the network as to which port is blocked with the firewall, you may access the ca mera with the def[...]

images, click the button again. (2) PTZ mechanism contr ol ‘Preset’ is not supported. Pan and T ilt If you click these buttons, you can move the direction of V ersaCam. Zoom Y ou may use these buttons to zoom in and zoom out. Focus Y ou may control the camera manually to optimize the image’ s focus. Acceleration Rate Y ou may choose the speed[...]

VI. Configuring Administrator’ s Data at Homepage This page allows the VersaCam Administrator to login and confi gure the camera remotely. This page may also be accessed by keying in the VersaCam’s IP address and clicking the ‘Start Configuration’ button from the Setup p rogram. A. Administrator Login 1) Accessing through the Setup Program [...]

B. Configuring Administrator’s Data at the Homepage 1) System Configuration Y ou can set the date & time, name, location, and description on your V ersaCa m. The model and serial number appear automatically . Date & Time: There are three date & time menus. In the ‘V ersaCam Current Date & T ime’ panel, the current date and tim[...]

2) User Configuration IDs and passwords can be established for an administrator and up to 5 classes of users. If you want to open your V ersaCam to every one, leave the default as “guest.” However , you should change the administrator ’ s ID and password to unique ones. It is very important to compose any ID or password with no more than 9 le[...]

3) Network Configuration This page defines network types and how to set network addresses for a VersaCam. (1) Network Configuration DHCP Client Protocol: DHCP (Dy namic Host Configuration Protocol) establishes IP addresses for network devices automatically . W ith this protocol, a device obtains its address from the network’ s DHCP server from a [...]

(2) Ethernet Interface : An administrator may configure the IP address, subnet mask, broadcast address, gateway address, and DNS addresses of a VersaCam. The administrato r may set the broadcast address automatically by clicking the ‘Get From Netmask’ button after assigning an IP address and subnet mask. An administrator may also, depending on [...]

4) Security Configuration This page allows you to control accessibility to the VersaCam with IP addresses. If ‘IP/Subnet Filtering Mode’ is enabled, access can be granted or denied to users based upon their IP addresses. By specifying unique addresses (e.g., 204.131.189.217), access from those addresses may be controlled. If a user’s IP addre[...]

5) V ideo Configuration This page allows configuration of every channel with various conditions. (1) Video Channel State Control The administrator decides whether to utilize the video signal from a particular video channel of the VersaCam. For the IC-360 model, there is only a single video channel available, so this button serves only to enable or [...]

Black and White selection sets, respectively, black print on a white background, or white print on a black background. If “Time Information” is enabled, the currently st ored VersaCam date and time (to within 1/100 second) are transmitted with each image in the form MM/DD/YY HH:MM:SS:ss. If “Channel Information” is enabled, the date/tim e s[...]

6) Application Configuration This page allows configurati on of the E-mail and FTP functions. (1) Recipient E-mail Address This page allows you to designate a person to receive E-mail with the images attached. (2) Sender’s E-mail Address This page allows you to enter the E-mail address of the sender. The E-mail sender’s address is nothing more [...]

year). Note that any or none of these event ty pes can be specified. If none are specified, no E-mail messages will be sent by the camera. When more than one event type is specified, E-mail will be sent whenever any of the selected events occurs. File name : If E-mail event handling is enabled as noted above, the administrator must decide how to na[...]

(5) FTP Configuration FTP Directory Configuration: In order to make use of the FTP transmission method, the administrator must define the FTP server address, FTP user account name, the FTP user password, and the FTP file path. The ‘FTP server address’ is the address of the target FTP server that will hold the transferred images. This needs to b[...]

7) Pan/Tilt/Zoom Configuration The IC-360 has various special functions including 64 PTZ Presets, auto-pan between two dif ferent monitoring areas, or group mode swing between eight different positions. Using these functions, users can obtain the effect of a multi-camera system with only one V ersaCa m installation. T o use the V ersaCam efficientl[...]

New Preset: Users can select up to 64 preset points whereby one click will send the camera to the predefined position. First, move the camera to the desired preset loc ation. Then, click “New Preset” button. The preset configuration pop-up window will be activated. In this window , select the number that you wish to assign to this preset positi[...]

Mode : The Main purpose of this menu is to utilize the above preset and grouping functions. When you click the “Mode” butt on, the “Mode Setting Dialog” will b e activated. Mode Selection - Normal Mode: When a user is using PTZ control, another user would normally wait indefinitely until the first user relinquished control. T o prevent this[...]

8) Serial Port Configuration The VersaCam IC-360 has an RS232C interface port for an audio device. Note: As of the date of printing of this manual, this audio device was not available. when it is available, the following instructions will apply. The VersaCam IC-360 supports a specialized Audio Device for the VersaCam series called “Sound Messenge[...]

9) Digital I/O Configuration This feature allows users to control the effect of the state of any sensors that may be attached to the VersaCam. The camera may then be progra mmed (See Application Configuration and Alarm Configuration) to send E-mails and/or to transfer files by FTP in response to these external triggers. Device Type for Input Port 1[...]

10) Alarm Configuration This feature allows the administrator to set parame ters that affect the manner in which the triggers (both internal and external) will cause the VersaCam to respond. Motion Detection Threshold: This value is used to set the threshold for the motion detection function. During operation with this feature enabled (See Applicat[...]

11) Custom Configuration W eb Server TCP Port: The TCP ports used by a V ersaCam IC-360 are assignable by the admin- istrator . It is through this “W eb Server” port that users can access a V ersaCam IC-360 and through which the camera will send its web page and configuration data. Normally , the 80 port is assigned by the network administrator[...]

- Background Color and Foreground Color : The background and foreground colors of the default viewer cannot be changed with this revision of software. 12) Goto Viewer Page Users can return to the “Default Viewer Page” by clicking on this menu item. * Caution: To save the changes, you h ave to click the ‘Apply’ button on every page. V e r s [...]

Appendix 1 Appendix 1 - Detailed Specifications of V ersaCam IC-360 1. General CPU 32bit RISC Embedded processor Flash memory 8 M b y t e RAM 1 6 M b y t e OS Embedded Linux V ideo Channel NTSC or P AL video formats are supported 1 Channel of External V ideo Output Image Resolution Contro l 720x486, 720 x243, 360x243, 1 80x121, 90x60 pi xels Image [...]

3. Lens Specification Focal Length F3.9mm to 62.4mm 16x Optical Lens Digital Zoom 8x (Total 128x possible) Max. Relative Aperture Wide 1:1.4, Tele 1:2.7 Min. Focus Distance 40” (1,000 mm) (Tele End) Min. Illumination 3.0/0.5 Lux (Slow Shu tter Mode) 4. Pan/T ilt Specification Pan Rotation 360º continuous Pan Speed Manual 0.8 to 120 /sec. (adjust[...]

Appendix 2 Appendix 2 - Frequently Asked Questions This is the FAQ document for VersaCam IC Seri es products. This document provides answers to questions that often arise in the process of insta lling and operating the VersaCam Internet camera. T able of Contents 1. Frequently Asked Questions 1.1. V ersaCam Features 1.2. V ersaCam Installation 1.3.[...]

Active-X controls of only 300KB, requiring a mu ch shorter downl oad time, especially over a dial-up connection. • Q: Can VersaCam IC Series support multiple users with different resolutions at the same time? A: The VersaCam IC Series can support up to 100 u sers with different resolutions at the same time. Moreover, VersaCam has progressive mode[...]

• Q: Does the VersaCam IC Series sup port Pan/Tilt/Zoom functions? A: The VersaCam IC-360 model, being a dome ca mera, has its own pan/tilt/zoom mechanism. The other cameras in the VersaCam IC Se ries family support stand-alone pan/tilt/zoom mechanisms that respond to ASCII motion commands over an RS-232 or RS-485 serial connection using the DB-1[...]

A: If the VersaCam IC Series is to be used as a Web server, it cannot be assigned a private IP address unless it will be viewed only from within th e virtual private network, or pointed to as a server by the network's router. Private addresses cannot be directly "seen" from the outside world. A virtual private network that presents a[...]

1. Access VersaCam using Netscape by addressing the camera's assigned IP address (e.g., http://168.192.1.1/) 2. Set up the VersaCam Plug-in using the Netscape Smart Update The VersaCam plug-in for Netscape is stored and downloaded from the VersaCam itself. Accessing the camera, Netscape can download a nd install the plug-in quickly and easily.[...]

• Q: The viewer loads correctly, and no message occurs indicating that a problem has occurred, but no video is visible for the VersaCam's own built-in CCD camera. What could the problem be? o A: (For VersaCam IC-4 and IC-R20 mode ls with external camera input) Since no error or "loading" message is visi ble, it is likely that the v[...]

at all. If you encounter this condition, ch eck if the BNC cable is defective or improperly connected. Often, the user will neglect to fully twist the BNC connector after installation to lock it into place. • Q: Which pan/tilt/zoom mechanisms can be installed with the VersaCam? A: While the IC-360 contains its own pan/tilt/z oom mechanism, the ot[...]

address to the camera). If your PC or notebook has a "non-local" IP address (any of the first 3 sets of digits are different) compared to an IP address that you are attempting to assign to VersaCam, you will be unsuccessful. For exam ple 204.131.189.213 a nd 204.131.189.214 are part of the same local Class C network. A ddresses 203.131.18[...]

1. The problem is that the user's PC does not contain the Winsock2 library. Download the Winsock2 library, which is available on numerous public sites. 2. Install it into your s ystem, a nd then rerun your web browser. • Q: I can't see the images in the VersaCam Java Applet view page. I am using the Netscape browser on a Macintosh compu[...]

• Q: I can't run the setup program delivered with my VersaCam IC Seri es. A: The setup program is an MFC-based windows program. So, if MFC42.DLL is not installed or an incompatible version is installed in your computer, the setup program may fail to start. If the program shows a message like "...MFC42.DLL...not found... ", you must[...]

<table width="500"> <tr> <td><p> <object id="webeye" codebase=" http://204.131.189.217:80 /wg_webeye.cab" classid="clsid:A8739816-022C-11D6-A85D-00C04F9AEAFB" align="center" width="486" height="720"> <param name="src" value=" http:/[...]

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Appendix 3 Appendix 3 - Utilizing IP Addresses on a Local Netw ork 1. Introduction A lot of business is done via the Internet. W e shar e information by transmitting it through E-mails and searching the world of the Internet. IP addresses are what we utilize to access to the Internet. Currently , IP addresses are limited. There are current ly five [...]

Broadcast addr ess: This is for broadcasting to all devices that ar e connected on a local network. The broadcast address is a destination for broadcasting. All devices connected on local network have the same Broadcast address. Subnet Mask address: This is to divi de a local network into remote networks. A Subnet Mask address serves as a border . [...]

Appendix 4 Appendix 4 - Updating V ersaCam IC-360 Firmwar e W arning This process is for updating the current firmware that is already installed into your V ersaCam 360 with new updated firmware. T o begin the process, wait until the ‘Loading complete’ message appears. During the process, do not disturb the V ersaCam or disconnect network lines[...]

2. Upgrading firmware with the upgrade program (1) Begin the upgrade program by selecting the VersaCam that you are going to update. Click on the IP address or MAC address in the list. When an IP address appears in the box ‘Selected IP address’, key in the administrator’s password in the box ‘Administrator’s password’. Then click the ?[...]

Appendix 5 - V ersaCam IC-360 Physical Installation Guide 1. Contents Item QTY Remarks Ceiling Suspension Bracket 1 Connector Board attached AC Adapter Mounting Plate (I) 1 AC Adapter attachment screw M3 6 Camera attachment screw M3 (M) 1 Tapping screw M4 (F) 3 Safety wire (A) 1 Safet y wire attachment bolt & nu t 2 Ceiling anchor screw 3 Use t[...]

installation of the bracket, the camera data cable (G) m ust be connected to the camera body and pulled toward ceiling. (6) Power Adapter installation: The power adapter may be placed in a convenient spot near the camera. Make sure none of the cables (either the AC cable or the DC cable) are stretched tight. Do not connect the power adapter output [...]

Appendix 6 Appendix 6 - V ersaCam IC-360 Powe r Suppl y Installation Guide 1. 100-250V AC - 12VDC Supply For The V ersaCam IC-360 (PW160) 1) Checking the Package Contents Check that the following items are included in the V ersaCam package: Power Supply (1), AC Power Cord (1), Attachme nt Hook (1) (not used), Camera Adapter Cable 2) Installation Pl[...]

SMPS PW160 P o w e r S u p p l y 4 ” A d a p t e r C a b l e ! C A U T I O N T u rn off or disconnect the pow e r to the power supply b efore making an y connections. V e r s a C a m I C - 3 6 0 User ’ s Guide 60[...]

Appendix 7 Appendix 7 - V ersaCam IC-360 Extern al Device Connection Information 1. Connections and Connectors The IC-360 makes use of two connectors on the top of the cam era to m ake connections to external devices. The following illustration and text detail the function of these connectors. RS-232 Connector Line Name Line Description RS232 Recei[...]

1 input of the camera to be triggered. In normal practice, power for this input can be taken from the 12VDC power input of the camera if an a dditional 680-ohm resistor is installed in series between the 12VDC and the sensor circuit. A sensor device may also supply its own switched voltage across Pins 1 and 2 providing th e current is held to betwe[...]