Page 2 - VersaCam IC-360; User’s Guide
©2002 Pentax Technologies 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. VersaCam is a registered trademark of the Asahi Optical Co., Ltd. Windows is a registered trademark ...
Page 3 - FCC Compliance Statement; Caution; This is a class A product. In a domestic environment
FCC Compliance Statement 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 limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules....
Page 4 - Important Notice
Important Notice 1. The VersaCam 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 direct sunlight. If your application demands prolonged exposure to sunlight, you should consider equipping it with a su...
Page 5 - CONTENTS; B. Assigning an IP address and configuring administrator
CONTENTS I . I n t ro d u c t i o n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 I I . P ro d u c t...
Page 7 - Features and Benefits; Ease of Use –; Using a standard Web browser, you can configure and manage a; Wavelet Image Format -; Using an auxiliary Input/Output connector, you can connect your
I. Introduction • What is a VersaCam IC-360? The VersaCam IC cameras are 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 ind...
Page 8 - User’s Programmable Space; VersaCam IC Series cameras contain user-programmable and; Embedded Linux Operating System –; VersaCam IC Series adopts cutting-edge technologies of
User’s Programmable Space – VersaCam IC Series cameras contain user-programmable and user-configurable spaces that are about 6MB out of 8MB total Flash Memory. This means you can create your own web server, with your own homepage using your VersaCam. Embedded Linux Operating System – VersaCam IC Ser...
Page 9 - II. Product Descriptions; A. Camera Kit Contents; I t e m D e s c r i p t i o n; B. VersaCam IC-360 Overview and Description; Digital Input
II. Product Descriptions A. Camera Kit Contents * Unpack and check all the items below. I t e m D e s c r i p t i o n R e m a r k s Ve r s a C a m I C - 3 6 0 Web Camera Server AC Adapter & Power cable 1 0 0 - 2 5 0 VA C , 0 . 5 A , 5 0 / 6 0 H z 1 2 V D C , 3 . 5 A O u t p u t L e n s Optical 1...
Page 10 - To connect VersaCam IC Series to an Audio Device.; R X T X G N D
Connector Name Description Remarks BNC connector Output internal video signal through a coaxial cable. Power connector To supply power from the provided power supply unit (12VDC, 1.5A) RS-232 Connector To connect external devices such as a device for audio transmission. Digital Input Terminal To con...
Page 11 - D. Description of LEDs; Data LED; Malfunction Indications; Network Malfunction; Network Status LED blinks once every 4 seconds; Software Malfunction; Both LEDs are on and they blink 6 times rapidly every 10 seconds.
D. Description of LEDs Data LED : This LED indicates the status of data transmission. After power is supplied, it is on for the first 4-5 seconds and then it goes off. It blinks continuously when a user accesses the VersaCam and is transmitting data. Network Status LED : This LED indicates the statu...
Page 12 - Summary; C o n f i g u r e t h e u s e r s ’ d a t a .
III. VersaCam IC Series Installation Summary, Connection, & Placement Summary • C o n n e c t a n E t h e r n e t c a b l e b e t w e e n t h e Ve r s a C a m I C - 3 6 0 E t h e r n e t P o r t a n d y o u r l o c a l n e t w o r k . • C o n n e c t t h e P o w e r S u p p l y t o y o u r Ve r ...
Page 13 - IV. Assigning IP Address and Configuring the Administrator’s Data; Terminology; IP Address
IV. Assigning IP Address and Configuring the Administrator’s Data Terminology IP Address An IP address is an identification 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. Within a closed network, IP addr...
Page 14 - A. Connecting a VersaCam IC Series to a PC; ) Connecting a VersaCam IC Series to a PC.
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 colored connectors) to connect a VersaCam IC-360 to the Internet or a LAN. With this connection, a remote user may not access a VersaCam IC-360 before t...
Page 15 - IP Address Assigning Methods; With the setup program; with the DOS ARP command.; With an ARP command
IP Address Assigning Methods • With the setup program - Assemble and place the VersaCam. - Assign an IP address to the VersaCam using the setup program on a local network. - If it is impossible to assign an IP address with the setup program, try assigning it with the DOS ARP command. • With an ARP c...
Page 17 - C. Assigning an IP Address with the ARP Command; ) Using ARP in Windows; Open a DOS window and type the following commands.; ) Using ARP in Windows 95; When the PC’s operating system is Windows 95, follow these steps.; ) Verifying Installation
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 MAC address> Ping <VersaCam IP...
Page 19 - A. Starting a Web Browser; Example; ) Behind A Firewall
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 browser on a local or remote network. A. Starting a Web Browser Start your web browser by en...
Page 21 - main viewer or select another.; ) Real-time monitoring through the default viewer; Video Information Setting
C. Viewing With The VersaCam IC-360 There are 3 real-time viewers available on the VersaCam homepage: 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 ad...
Page 22 - Gray Mode; : If you choose this mode, only one frame of an image is transferred.
is similar to the high-quality area. If you select ‘Level 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 t...
Page 26 - VI. Configuring Administrator’s Data at Homepage; A. Administrator Login; ) Accessing through the Setup Program
VI. Configuring Administrator’s Data at Homepage This page allows the VersaCam Administrator to login and configure 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 program. A. Administrator Login ...
Page 27 - Configuring Administrator’s Data at the Homepage; ) System Configuration; T h e r e a r e t h r e e d a t e; A d m i n i s t r a t o r ’s E - m a i l A d d re s s :; T h e a d m i n i s t r a t o r c a n i n i t i a l i z e a l m o s t a l l t h e i n f o r m a t i o n
B. Configuring Administrator’s Data at the Homepage 1) System Configuration Yo u c a n s e t t h e d a t e & t i m e , n a m e , l o c a t i o n , a n d d e s c r i p t i o n o n y o u r Ve r s a C a m . T h e m o d e l a n d s e r i a l n u m b e r a p p e a r a u t o m a t i c a l l y. D a t e...
Page 28 - ) User Configuration
2) User Configuration I D s a n d p a s s w o r d s c a n b e e s t a b l i s h e d f o r a n a d m i n i s t r a t o r a n d u p t o 5 c l a s s e s o f u s e r s . I f y o u w a n t t o o p e n y o u r Ve r s a C a m t o e v e r y o n e , l e a v e t h e d e f a u l t a s “ g u e s t . ” H o w e v...
Page 29 - This is used
3) Network Configuration This page defines network types and how to set network addresses for a VersaCam. (1) Network Configuration DHCP Client Protocol: DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) establishes IP addresses for network devices automatically. With this protocol, a device obtains its ad...
Page 31 - ) Security Configuration
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 addre...
Page 34 - ) Application Configuration; This page allows configuration of the E-mail and FTP functions.; Relay Mail Server
6) Application Configuration This page allows configuration 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....
Page 35 - File name; ‘x’ = the sequence number beginning with 1; Image quality; H i g h e s t re s o l u t i o n a n d m o s t d a t a
year). Note that any or none of these event types 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 not...
Page 36 - FTP Directory Configuration:; In order to make use of the FTP transmission method, the; FTP Event Configuration; : The administrator may set sending conditions, image resolution,
(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 wil...
Page 37 - P a n / Ti l t / Zo o m C o n t ro l P a n e l
7) Pan/Tilt/Zoom Configuration The IC-360 has various special functions including 64 PTZ Presets, auto-pan between two different 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 VersaCam...
Page 39 - Mode Selection; When a user is using PTZ; BLC Mode Select; : This setting controls the backlight; Flickerless Mode Enable
Mode: The Main purpose of this menu is to utilize the above preset and grouping functions. When you click the “Mode” button, the “Mode Setting Dialog” will be activated. Mode Selection - Normal Mode: When a user is using PTZ control, another user would normally wait indefinitely until the first user...
Page 40 - ) Serial Port Configuration; available, the following instructions will apply.; AGC Control Enable
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 Devic...
Page 41 - : This status area shows the current states of any digital
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 programmed (See Application Configuration and Alarm Configuration) to send E-mails and/or to transfer files by FTP in response to thes...
Page 44 - - B a c k g r o u n d C o l o r a n d F o r e g r o u n d C o l o r; : T h e b a c k g r o u n d a n d f o r e g r o u n d c o l o r s o f; 2 ) G o t o V i e w e r P a g e
- B a c k g r o u n d C o l o r a n d F o r e g r o u n d C o l o r : T h e b a c k g r o u n d a n d f o r e g r o u n d c o l o r s o f t h e d e f a u l t v i e w e r c a n n o t b e c h a n g e d w i t h t h i s r e v i s i o n o f s o f t w a r e . 1 2 ) G o t o V i e w e r P a g e U s e r s c ...
Page 45 - Appendix 1; Appendix 1 - Detailed Specifications of VersaCam IC-360
Appendix 1 Appendix 1 - Detailed Specifications of VersaCam IC-360 1. General CPU 32bit RISC Embedded processor Flash memory 8Mbyte RAM 16Mbyte OS Embedded Linux Video Channel NTSC or PAL video formats are supported 1 Channel of External Video Output Image Resolution Control 720x486, 720x243, 360x24...
Page 46 - Lens Specification; Up to 64 positions
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 Shutter Mode) 4. Pan/Tilt Specification Pan Rotation 360º continu...
Page 47 - Appendix 2; Appendix 2 - Frequently Asked Questions; Table of Contents; Frequently Asked Questions; Q: What preparation is needed for installation?
Appendix 2 Appendix 2 - Frequently Asked Questions This is the FAQ document for VersaCam IC Series products. This document provides answers to questions that often arise in the process of installing and operating the VersaCam Internet camera. Table of Contents 1. Frequently Asked Questions 1.1. Vers...
Page 48 - Q: What is the maximum transmission speed?; Image Resolution
Active-X controls of only 300KB, requiring a much shorter download 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 users with different resolutions at the same ...
Page 49 - Q: Is there any limitation to login name and password length?; administrator accounts.; Q: What is maximum acceptable length of network cable?; camera into a weatherproof housing for outdoor installations.
• Q: Does the VersaCam IC Series support Pan/Tilt/Zoom functions? A: The VersaCam IC-360 model, being a dome camera, has its own pan/tilt/zoom mechanism. The other cameras in the VersaCam IC Series family support stand-alone pan/tilt/zoom mechanisms that respond to ASCII motion commands over an RS-2...
Page 50 - local users on that network expect to access the VersaCam.; Q: How can a user view VersaCam IC Series images when using Netscape?
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 the virtual private network, or pointed to as a server by the network's router. Private addresses cannot be directly "seen" from the outside world....
Page 51 - Q: How can a user view VersaCam images when using Internet Explorer?; For a PC running Windows NT or 2000, it is in
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...
Page 56 - Q: I can't run the setup program delivered with my VersaCam IC Series.; Download
• Q: I can't run the setup program delivered with my VersaCam IC Series. 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 "......
Page 59 - Appendix 3; Appendix 3 - Utilizing IP Addresses on a Local Network; IP construction and Network class; xxx xxx xxx xxx; B class; : A local network that contains IP addresses from 128 to 191 at ‘X1’.; D class
Appendix 3 Appendix 3 - Utilizing IP Addresses on a Local Network 1. Introduction A lot of business is done via the Internet. We share 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 add...
Page 60 - Subnet Mask address:
Broadcast address: This is for broadcasting to all devices that are 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 divide a local network into remote networ...
Page 61 - Appendix 4; Appendix 4 - Updating VersaCam IC-360 Firmware; Warning; Crossover cable
Appendix 4 Appendix 4 - Updating VersaCam IC-360 Firmware Warning This process is for updating the current firmware that is already installed into your VersaCam 360 with new updated firmware. To begin the process, wait until the ‘Loading complete’ message appears. During the process, do not disturb ...
Page 62 - Upgrading firmware with the upgrade program; Appendix 5
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 ‘Admini...
Page 63 - Appendix 5 - VersaCam IC-360 Physical Installation Guide; Item
Appendix 5 - VersaCam 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 Safety wire attachmen...
Page 65 - Appendix 6; Appendix 6 - VersaCam IC-360 Power Supply Installation Guide; ) Checking the Package Contents
Appendix 6 Appendix 6 - VersaCam IC-360 Power Supply Installation Guide 1. 100-250VAC - 12VDC Supply For The VersaCam IC-360 (PW160) 1) Checking the Package Contents Check that the following items are included in the VersaCam package: Power Supply (1), AC Power Cord (1), Attachment Hook (1) (not use...
Page 66 - SMPS; Power Supply 4” Adapter Cable
SMPS PW160 Power Supply 4” Adapter Cable ! CAUTION Turn off or disconnect the powerto the power supply before makingany connections. VersaCam IC-360 User’s Guide 60
Page 67 - Appendix 7; Connections and Connectors; External Sensor Connectors
Appendix 7 Appendix 7 - VersaCam IC-360 External Device Connection Information 1. Connections and Connectors The IC-360 makes use of two connectors on the top of the camera to make connections to external devices. The following illustration and text detail the function of these connectors. RS-232 Co...
Page 68 - Powering External Sensors; Ground
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 additional 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 Pin...
