Canon VB-C300- Manuals

v Contents Chapter 3 Appendix External Dimensions .................................................................................... 3-2 VB-C300 .................................................................................................................. 3-2 Indoor Dome Housing (VB-RD41S-C/S)...

vi Package Contents The VB-C300 package contains the following items. If any of these items is missing, please contact the retailer from which you purchased the product. 1. VB-C300 main unit 2. Ceiling Bracket 4. Screws (Four) 6. Power Connector 3. Ceiling Mount Cover 5. Safety Wire 9. Setup CD-ROM ...

vii This manualexplains the safetyprecautions,operating environ-ment, configurationand options,initialization,software installa-tion, mounting, andspecifications ofthe VB-300.The Start Guide issupplied with theproduct. Start Guide (Manual_sg_E.pdf) (This manual) This manual explainshow to configure ...

viii a Safe Use of Equipment a An exclamation point, within a triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of i m p o r t a n t o p e r a t i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c e ( s e r v i c i n g ) i n s t r u c t i o n s i n t h e l i t e r a t u r eaccompanying the equipment. a Important ...

ix a Safe Use of Equipment FCC NOTICE Network Camera, Model Name: VB-C300NA, VB-C300PA This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,and (2) this device must accept any interference received...

x a IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS I n t h e s e s a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s , t h e w o r d“ e q u i p m e n t ” r e f e r s t o t h e C a n o n N e t w o r kCamera VB-C300 and all its accessories. 1. R e a d I n s t r u c t i o n s - A l l t h e s a f e t y a n doperating instructions shoul...

xi fig-1 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUNDING CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM(NEC ART 250. PART H) NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE ELECTRIC SERVIC...

xii - Locations exposed to direct sunlight - Locations exposed to salt spray - Close to flammable solvents (alcohol, thinners, etc.) 22. W h e n a n y o f t h e f o l l o w i n g o c c u r s , immediately switch off the equipment, unplugit from the main power supply and contactyour nearest Canon sup...

xiii a Safe Use of Equipment a CAUTION: ● Use the PoE HUB or Midspan which is compliant with IEEE802.3af and has been confirmed for the interoperability with the camera. ● Do not touch the tip of the LAN cable with a wet hand. ● When the PoE HUB and AC adapter (optional) are both connected to the ca...

xiv Maintenance Be sure to turn the power off before doing maintenance ( ➝ P.2-5). Cleaning the Equipment 1. Carefully wipe the equipment with a soft cloth that has been moistened with water or a mild detergent. 2. Wipe with a piece of dry cloth. Cleaning the Lens Use a commercially available lens c...

Before Using the VB-C300 This chapter describes the features of the VB-C300, the hardware and software requirements, and the name and functions of the system components. Chapter

1-2 Features of the VB-C300 The VB-C300 is a network camera integrating a camera and server functions into a compact form factor. AF Zoom lens with horizontal viewing angle of 70 ° and pan/tilt functions The VB-C300 has a zoom lens with horizontal viewing angle of 70 ° and optical 2.4X (and digital ...

1-3 Bef ore Using the VB-C300 Upright Position and Ceiling Mount The VB-C300 can be mounted at the upright position or on the ceiling by simply changing settings ( → d Operation Guide P.1-9). * The camera cannot be installed in locations subject to direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, ...

1-4 Operating System/ Windows 2000 Professional (SP4)/Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP1) Web Browser Windows XP (SP1a)/Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP1)Windows XP (SP2)/Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP2)Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition/Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0Windows Server 2003...

1-5 Bef ore Using the VB-C300 Operating Environment VBAdmin Tools Ver. 3.0 ( → d Operation Guide P.2-2) Use the VBAdmin Tools to create panoramas, set presets, view logs, and configure the NC Viewer. Operating System/ Windows 2000 professional (SP4)/Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP1) Web Browser ...

1-6 Note Note on Windows Server 2003 With Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition running Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 and Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition (SP1) running Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP1), the default security level for the Internet or intranet sites in Internet Explorer is “...

1-7 Bef ore Using the VB-C300 System Components and Their Operation External Device I/O Terminals ( → P.3-4) Video output terminal (For maintenance) 100/10 BT LAN connector (100Base-TX/10Base-T Auto-Negotiation)Capable of PoE power supply(compliant with IEEE 802.3af) Rear Camera head Front LED Light...

1-8 System Components and Their Operation Bottom On the bottom of the VB-C300 there are the MAC address required for network settings, a Reset switch that initializes settings and the serial number. Serial No. The serial number fort h i s u n i t i s s h o w nhere. MAC address Address unique to this...

1-9 Bef ore Using the VB-C300 Indoor Dome Housing (VB-RD41S-C/S) (Optional) The Indoor Dome Housing (VB-RD41S-C/S) (optional) is a dome housing dedicated to the VB- C300. Two color types are available; clear type (VB-RD41S-C) and smoked type (VB-RD41S-S). Use the dome to embedded the camera in the c...

Installing the Camera This chapter explains how to install the camera. First, connect the camera to the network, and perform the initial setting. Next, install the software and view the video with the NC Viewer. Finally, mount the camera at the desired place. Chapter Please set the camera IPaddress ...

2-2 Setup Workflow The flow for setting up the camera and view the camera video involves; connecting the camera with the PC over the network via a HUB and perform the initial settings. Installing the necessary software on the PC, and checking to see if you can see video from the camera. Mounting the...

2-3 Installing the Camera Setup Workflow Next, use the NC Viewer to view the camera video ( → P.2-12). 3 Set Up the Camera Mount the camera. Install the camera securely ( → P.2-14).

2-4 Connect the Camera to the Network and Perform the Initial Setting Connect the Camera to the Network and Turn the Power Supply On First, connect the camera to the network. Connect the camera and PC via the HUB with a LAN cable, connect the camera to the network, then turn the power on. If 20 minu...

2-5 Installing the Camera Connect the Camera to the Network and Perform the Initial Setting Note ● Please ask our sales person for PoE HUB and Midspan. ● Read the manual of the PoE HUB or Midspan for how to use it. ● Up to 100 m of the LAN cable can be connected between the camera and the PoEHUB. ● ...

2-6 Connect the Camera to the Network and Perform the Initial Setting The network connection is now complete. When using external power supply When using external power supply, use the Power Connector ( → P.vi) supplied with the camera. Connect the cables as shown to the right when using the supplie...

2-7 Installing the Camera Installation Example 1. I n s e r t t h e s u p p l i e d S e t u p C D - R O M i n t o y o u r P C , a n d d o u b l e - c l i c k “VBSetup.exe” from Explorer to start the VB Initial Setup Tool. Initial setting of the Camera The instructions here assumes that a single came...

2-9 Installing the Camera 4. A setup progress window appears and your settings will be saved. Note ● Set the IP address to a value that suits your environment. ● Where the IP address has been automatically obtained from the DHCP server, you cannot change the IP address setting from the VB Initial Se...

2-10 1. Click to select the MAC address you want to check connection of and thenclick “Settings”. 2. Your Web browser starts up and the top page of the camera appears. If this page appears, the camera is recognizedcorrectly. Tip ● If an authorized user is registered, a screen which asks for user nam...

2-11 Installing the Camera Installing the Software and View the Camera Video Install Necessary Software 1. Insert the supplied Setup CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your PC and follow the steps below. 1 Check that all other applications are closed, and select “My Computer” from the Startmenu bar. On...

2-12 The following steps is just for viewing the camera video using the NC Viewer. For the detailed explanation on how to use the NC Viewer, see the Operation Guide ( → d Operation Guide P.3-2). Viewing the Camera Video 3. Choose “Connect” from the File menu bar to connect to the camera. 1. Double-c...

2-13 Installing the Camera 4. A dialog box to connect the camera appears. Enter the IP address specified in the initialsetting in the Host Name field, “root” in the UserName field, and “VB-C300” in the Passwordfield, then click “OK” to connect to the camera. * “root” is a Administrator account of th...

2-14 Set Up the Camera Before Setting Up the Camera Be sure to define the IP address ( → P.2-7) before installing the camera. Follow the steps below to mount the camera on the ceiling. Install the camera securely. When Mounting on the Ceiling a WARNING: Install the camera securely. ● When installing...

2-15 Installing the Camera 1. Mount the camera to the Ceiling Bracket with the supplied four screws. 2. Use the supplied Template to determine the mounting location of the camera. Considering the camera orientation, determine the mounting screw and cable hole locationsand mark them with a pencil. 10...

2-17 Installing the Camera 7. Attach the Ceiling Mount Cover to the camera. Align the mark (o) on the Ceiling Mount Cover with the LED of the camera, and rotate thecover counterclockwise to the mark (I) to secure it. Tip If the cables cannot be fit in the roof space, because the ceiling is concrete ...

2-18 Mounting the Camera at a Flat Location When Mounting the Camera at Upright Position Note ● Observe the precautions in “Before Setting Up the Camera” ( → P.2-14) and follow them before mounting the camera. ● The shooting position of the VB-C300 is set on the assumption that the camera is mounted...

2-19 Installing the Camera When Mounting the Camera on the Ceiling with the Dome Housing (VB-RD41S-C/S) (Optional) Follow the steps below to mount the camera on the ceiling with the Indoor Dome Housing (optional). See the outer view of the dome ( → P.3-2) to determine the mounting position and orien...

2-22 8. Mount the dome. Align the mark (o) on the dome with the mark (I) of the In-Ceiling Bracket, and rotate the domecounterclockwise to the mark (I) to align the mounting screw holes to the mounting locations. 9. Fix the dome with a screw to prevent the dome from rotating. 10. When you finished m...

Appendix This appendix shows the external dimensions, specifications, and external device I/O terminals of the VB-C300. Chapter

3-2 External Dimensions VB-C300 Indoor Dome Housing (VB-RD41S-C/S) (Optional) 90.7mm (3.57inch) 131.8mm (5.19inch) 180mm (7.09inch) 139.4mm (5.49inch) (circumscribed diameter) 65.0mm(25.6inch) 81.5mm ( 3.21inch ) 110mm (4.33inch) 86.5mm (3.41inch) 46.8mm (1.84inch) 64.0mm (2.52inch) 131.8mm (5.19inc...

3-3 Appendix Specifications Video signal NTSC/PAL compliant Image Sensor 1/4 - inch CCD (primary color filter) Number of pixels Effective: 310,000 Scanning Method Progressive scan Min. subject illumination Day mode: 1 lux (F2.0, color, NTSC: 1/30 sec PAL: 1/25 sec)Night mode: 0.25 lux (F2.0, monochr...

3-4 External Device I/O Terminals The camera has two input and one output terminals for the external devices. External Device Input Terminals (IN1, IN2) The external device input terminals consist of two pairs of terminals (IN1, IN2). The - terminal is grounded on the inside of the main unit. By con...

3-5 Appendix Loads connected to the output terminals should be within the following ratings: Rating across the output terminals: Up to 50 VDC Continuous load current: 100 mA or less I/O Terminals Internal controller Input terminal IN1, IN2 + - Output terminal OUT1 10k Ω 10k Ω 10k Ω +3.3V 0.1 µ F Ext...