Digital Barriers EdgeVis HD-S600 Manual

EDGEVIS HD-S600

HARDWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE

VERSION 6.0.2 – NOVEMBER 17

Thank you for purchasing the EdgeVis HD-S600. This document explains how to configure the HD-S600, as well as

identifying the available connectors and status indicators on the encoder.

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Introduction

Before proceeding with the installation and setup of your HD-S600 encoder, please ensure that you check the package

contents listed below, refer to the installation notes on the next page and consult the Quick Start Guide that was

supplied with your encoder for step-by-step instructions on preparing hardware and software components.

To operate this encoder you will need to set up, or have access to, the following architecture:

To proceed you must have access to an EdgeVis Server, with an account created for the encoder to use. If you do not

have an EdgeVis Server available refer to EdgeVis Server Quick Start Guide which will walk through the steps

required to install the server and create the necessary accounts required to proceed.

What is in the box?

EdgeVis encoder EdgeVis HD-S600

Accessories AC/DC, 12V/5A power supply, mains power lead, cellular and Wi-Fi antennas, and

cover for microSD card slots

Printed materials Quick Start Guide

How do I configure the HD-S600 encoder?

After the introduction, there are three sections in this document that help you to configure your HD-S600 encoder:

Section 1 Basic operations of the encoder

Powering the encoder and connecting cameras or peripherals to the HD-S600

Section 2 Initial encoder configuration

Encoders require details of the desired communications settings and server account details

Section 3 Next steps…

With the HD-S600 configured and connected to the server, what should be done next?

Appendix A Frequently asked questions

Potential hardware issues that may be encountered with an HD-S600

Appendix B Connecting a PC to the HD-S600

Instructions on how to configure a PC to connect to the HD-S600

HD-S600

EdgeVis Clients

EdgeVis Server

sends video to

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SAFETY NOTES

The EdgeVis Encoder has been designed for use in indoor environments. It can operate in temperatures from -20˚C to

+55˚C whilst powered from 12V DC.

All deployments of an HD-S600 encoder should ensure that the encoder is not mounted:

• Within explosive zones

• Within 0.5m of a powered transmitter and/or receiver antenna

• Within the engine bay/compartment of a vehicle

• Within 1m of a vehicle fuel fill point (direct line of sight)

WARNING: The HD-S600 Encoder has been designed to operate from a 12V DC supply in the range of 9-32V DC.

Do not connect it directly to mains power outlet. Use the AC/DC adapter supplied with the encoder.

The following precautions must be taken to avoid damage to the encoder:

• DO NOT CONNECT DIRECTLY TO THE MAINS SUPPLY

• Always ensure the supply is within the specified voltage range and employ

suitable filtering if voltage spikes are likely

• Do not reverse the polarity of the DC power supply. It will cause irreparable

damage to the HD-S600

• Always provide a common ground between the HD-S600 encoder and all

connected equipment

WARNING: Failure to observe these precautions will invalidate the warranty.

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Section 1- Basic operations of the encoder

The EdgeVis HD-S600 includes connections to support real-time streaming

(including PTZ control), edge-based recording (for both on-board and

external devices), and communications over a range of bearers. This

section covers operations and connectivity for supported operating

modes.

Encoder connectors

All of the connections for the HD-S600 are accessed on the front plate of the encoder.

Front Panel Layout

HD-SDI digital video input (BNC)

4G MIMO antenna connector (GPS not supported)

Composite video input (BNC)

Cellular SIM card carrier

Stereo line-level audio input

RS232 for camera PTZ (triggers not currently supported)

2 x Microphone level input with mic bias (L/R)

RS232 (unused)

MicroSD slots for local recording

USB port for encoder configuration

Ethernet (RJ45) for local archiving

Status LEDs

Wi-Fi antenna connector

Ethernet (RJ45) for remote streaming

3G/4G cellular antenna connector

Screw-locking 9-30V DC input

Note: The GPS connector is incorrectly labelled on some encoders and is actually the 4G MIMO connector. GPS is

supported through the use of a USB GPS dongle (see Connecting a GPS dongle below).

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Powering the encoder and switching it on/off

The HD-S600 must be powered using an AC/DC adapter (supplied). To switch the encoder on simply connect the

output cable from the AC/DC adapter to the DC input connector on the back of HD-S600 and connect the AC/DC

adapter to the mains power outlet.

LED Status indicators

The LEDs on the front panel provide visual feedback on encoder’s current status:

LED$

Off$

Flashing$

On$

Power

System off

System on

IP-Link

Orange: Initialising connection

Green: Connecting to cellular

Red: Problem on connection

Green: connected to network

Red: problem with SIM

Server

Orange: connecting to Server

Green: hand-shake with Server

Red: Server connection rejected

Green: connected to Server

Red: unable to connect to Server

2.5G/3G

Orange: using 2.5G

Green: using 3G

4G/WI-FI

Orange: using 4G

Green: using Wi-Fi

Refer to Monitoring Encoder Status for further information on the expected LED behaviour, and trouble-shooting

advice for error conditions.

Default LAN port IP Addresses

For ease of access to the local web setup interface, and ONVIF video output, the HD-S600 encoder’s local Ethernet

port is pre-configured with a static IP address:

LAN$Port$

Default$IP$Address$

Subnet$mask$

Local Ethernet

192.168.10.10

255.255.255.0

Remote Ethernet

n/a

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Connecting HD-SDI and composite cameras

The HD-S600 supports connection of a single HD-SDI digital video camera and a single standard definition (SD)

composite video camera – both using BNC connectors. The HD-SDI input is the primary video input for the encoder

and delivers high-definition streaming and local recording at up to 1080p resolution. The composite input is a

secondary input to allow for the use of older composite cameras.

• To connect an HD-SDI camera to the HD-S600, connect a 75 Ohms BNC cable into the HD-SDI connector on

the encoder and the video out SDI connector on the camera. Ensure that the cable is a suitable specification

for HD video transmission.

• To connect an SD camera to the HD-S600, connect a 75 Ohms BNC cable between the PAL/NTSC connector

on the encoder and the composite video out connector on the camera.

• For PTZ cameras, connect the control cable to the PTZ/Trigger Input.

See Appendix C for more detailed connector details.

Connecting audio inputs

The HD-S600 supports the connection of stereo line level or microphone level audio inputs. The line level input is

presented as a stereo 3.5mm connector labelled 'STEREO AUDIO' on the front panel. The microphone level input is

presented as 2 x mono 3.5mm connectors labelled 'MIC IN (L)' and 'MIC IN (R)'. The live audio stream can be

configured to transmit stereo audio or down-mixed mono at data rates from 4 kilobits/sec up to 42 kilobits/sec.

The microphone input is designed for use with electret microphones and as such has a 2.5V bias (current limited to

1mA). Ensure that only suitable equipment is connected to the microphone input. This input also provides control over

the audio gain which can be used to boost or attenuate the signal. Please refer to the Knowledge Base Article Using

audio with the HD-S600 for more information on microphone amp level controls.

Inserting local SD recording media

The HD-S600 supports local recording of video and audio onto dual microSD/SDXC cards. The HD-S600 has two

microSD slots. The microSD cards should be pre-formatted to the FAT32 file system and inserted into the SD slots.

When using two cards, the archive will automatically record on the second card when the first is full. To record HD

video, it is recommended that class 10 microSD cards be used to support high-speed read/write.

LED$

Status$

Off

No card inserted

Green

Card recognised and ready to record

Red

SD card not recognised; SD card set to

read-only; archive password is wrong, or

the SD card has been formatted incorrectly

Amber

Archive is currently writing to,

or reading this SD card

The SD status lights are located

to the left of each of the SD

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Connecting antennas for cellular and Wi-Fi connections

The HD-S600 includes antenna fixings for the internal modem (two antennas for 3G/4G cellular networks) and the

internal Wi-Fi module.

Note - the second cellular antenna should be connected to the adapter labelled GPS.

Connecting a USB GPS Dongle (optional)

The HD-S600 includes support for a USB GlobalSat BU-353 dongle to provide live GPS positioning to viewing clients.

Once the GPS dongle is connected the second step is to enable GPS support on the encoder - once the encoder is set

up and connected to the server this step is performed by configuring the encoder within EdgeVis Server.

Refer to the Knowledge Base Article EdgeVis Server - Configuring Encoder Settings for further details.

Inserting SIM cards for GSM cellular communications

The HD-S600 supports CDMA and GSM cellular communications for ultra-efficient real-time streaming and remote

archive retrieval. When using the encoder on GSM networks, a SIM card is required from your network operator. Insert

a standard SIM card into the Cellular SIM carrier. Note that sustained use of the HD-S600 on cellular networks can

result in high network data usage and this should be considered when selecting a cellular data plan. For more details,

consult your network provider.

Storage medium

The HD-S600 can record video to twin microSD cards (currently the largest disk supported is 128GB). If two cards are

inserted into the HD-S600; recordings will use disk 1 until full, before recording to disk 2 until it is full. Once both disks

are full the HD-S600 will begin overwriting the oldest recordings.

Alternatively, it is also possible to record to a local NAS device. For further information on NAS recording please refer

to the Knowledge Base Article HD-S600 – Configuring NAS recording support.

Updating the software on the encoder

Once notified of a new software (firmware) release by Digital Barriers, updates will become available for download

from the support site tvi-support.digitalbarriers.com.

There are two ways to update the firmware – locally using a USB Pen, or remotely using EdgeVis Server.

• To update remotely, upload the new firmware to the Firmware tab within the EdgeVis Server web interface

and then, from the Encoder tab, select Upgrade Firmware from the Select Action menu on the desired

encoder.

• To update locally, copy the firmware update onto a USB flash drive and insert into the USB port on the front

of the encoder.

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Section 2 – Initial encoder configuration

While most operational settings are configured post-installation it is

necessary to provide the HD-S600 with the initial settings that are required

to configure its communication settings and connect to an EdgeVis Server.

This section describes the different options for providing these settings…

When preparing an HD-S600 for use, the most appropriate and practical method should be adopted. Only one of the

methods should be completed for each encoder and both methods cover the same operational parameters and details.

• Option 1: Using the USB-based Configuration Application

If organisational policies allow the use of computer USB ports, using the configuration application on the USB

flash drive (supplied) is a quick and easy way to define and install the configuration settings for an HD-S600.

The application includes a Windows-based wizard that guides the user through a variety of settings, before

saving these back to the USB flash drive and delivering the configuration into HD-S600 by plugging in the

drive.

• Option 2: Using the web-based setup Interface

If organisational policies preclude the use of USB ports on computers (for example for security reasons) or if

the web-based method is preferable to USB configuration, the Setup Interface offers an alternative approach

to preparing an encoder. For this method, a laptop/PC is connected locally to the HD-S600 using an Ethernet

cable and the setup application is launched via a web browser. This requires the user to specify an IP address

for the computer that is in the same IP range as the HD-S600. For further details on this, refer to Appendix B.

Note that the HD-S600 must be configured using ONE of the two configuration methods described before it can be

deployed.

The following section outlines the steps involved in both options.

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Option 1: Using the USB Configuration Application

The HD-S600 can be configured using the USB configuration application provided on the USB flash drive that is

distributed with the HD-S600 encoder. This method creates a configuration settings file on the USB flash drive profile

on a computer that is then transferred back onto the USB flash drive, before insertion into the HD-S600 to apply the

configuration settings.

Accessing the Configuration Application

Insert the USB flash drive into a PC running Microsoft Windows

XP operating system or newer.

Navigate to the flash drive using Windows Explorer, or select the

view files option if a Windows prompt appears with a list of Auto-

play actions.

Locate the configuration application file (it will appear on the

flash drive as ‘ConfigureEncoder6.x.x.exe’) and double-click to

launch the configuration app. Once it has launched, select HD-

S600 Encoder from the list of encoders.

Setting up the communication method

Select the connection method that is appropriate to your

operational requirement. The lower section of the wizard will

change to reflect the configuration options for the selected

connection method:

• Standard LAN connection - the encoder will connect

to any network/device with a standard LAN interface

• Cellular Modem - the encoder has an inbuilt cellular

modem supporting HSDPA, 3G/4G, EDGE and GPRS

• Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) - the encoder will connect to a

Wi-Fi network using the inbuilt Wi-Fi module

Connection settings for LAN based connections

If the selected connection method is LAN, it is possible to edit

the network configuration of the LAN connection. The

Communications Device dialog options allow for the

entering/editing of the IP details of the LAN connection. In

most cases, the encoder will use DHCP to obtain its network

settings automatically from the network gateway.

If the network does not provide a DHCP address to the

encoder select Use the following IP settings and enter

settings that are valid for the network that the encoder is

joining. A DNS Server and Domain is only required if the

supplied EdgeVis Server address is a resolvable host name (e.g.

video.server.com) and not an IP Address (e.g. 192.168.50.10).

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Connection settings for cellular connections

If the selected connection method is Internal Cellular

Modem, the Communications Device dialog allows for

selection of a network provider. The wizard has predefined

settings for most major UK and North American mobile

operators – to use one of these simply select the operator

from the Predefined Settings for list box. The appropriate

details for the mobile operator will be entered automatically.

Otherwise enter the correct APN, username and password for

the mobile network.

The predefined settings are correct as of April 2016 but these

are subject to change by the mobile operators at any time.

Confirm with the selected mobile operator that the

predefined settings are still appropriate..

Connection settings for Wi-Fi connections

If the selected connection method is Wi-Fi the

Communications Device dialog changes to enable the details

of the appropriate wireless networks to be entered.

The encoder will maintain a list of Wi-Fi networks that it will

attempt to connect to. Enter the SSID and network key for

each network that will be used. Then for each network either

configure DHCP or specify IP settings to use.

The encoder will automatically scan for available Wi-Fi

networks and select a working connection from the list.

Select the backup communication method

The encoder can be configured to use a second backup communication connection in case of a failure to the primary

communications method. The drop down menu at the top will list the remaining connections that could be used to

provide a backup capability. For most installations it is likely that the default setting of Not Enabled is correct.

For further information and help configuring the failover capabilities refer to the Knowledge Base Article - Using the

Communication Failover Feature on the Support Site

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