Installation and Configuration English Video Management Center VMC-1 Rev. 1.1.0 / 2010-07-20
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Table of Contents 1 Introduction...4 1.1 Validity...4 1.2 Documents...4 1.3 Conventions...4 2 Safety Instructions...6 3 General Notes...8 3.1 Scope of Delivery...8 3.2 Transportation and Packaging...8 3.3 Appropriate Use...8 3.4 Performance Features...8 3.5 Warranty...9 3.6 Certifications...9 4 Views...10 5 Connection Assignment...11 5.1 Jog-Shuttle...11 5.2 Joystick...11 5.3 Monitor...12 5.4 Main Module/Keyboard...12 6 Connection...13 6.1 Monitor...13 6.1.1 Mounting...13 6.1.2 Connection...14 6.2 System...14 7 Commissioning...15 7.1 General...15 7.2 SeMSy III...15 7.3 Joystick Calibration...16 8 Key Assignment...17 8.1 Joystick...17 8.2 Jog-Shuttle...18 8.3 Keyboard...19 9 Configuration...20 10 Technical Data...22 11 Technical Drawings...23 www.dallmeier.com 3
1 Introduction 1.1 Validity This document applies to the VMC-1 Video Management Center. It has been created based on the following versions: DallmeierVMCSetup 1.2.2.0 SeMSy III 1.2 Documents Commissioning The document entitled Commissioning contains the most important steps for the connection and commissioning of the device. The target audience is trained and authorized professionals (installers). Installation and Configuration (this document) The document entitled Installation and Configuration contains detailed descriptions of the installation, connection, commissioning and configuration of the device. Safety instructions, general notes and technical data are additionally provided. The target audience is trained and authorized professionals (installers). 1.3 Conventions This document contains various warning words and symbols that indicate potential sources of danger. DANGER DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. www.dallmeier.com 4
NOTICE NOTICE indicates practices for preventing property damage, incorrect configurations or faulty operations. Instructions are indicated by arrows ( ). Expressions in bold/italics generally indicate a control element on the device (switches or labels) or on its user interface (buttons, menu entries). Paragraphs in italics provide information on basic principles, special features and efficient procedure as well as general recommendations. www.dallmeier.com 5
2 Safety Instructions Only use this unit if it is technically in proper working order, to the intended purpose and while keeping safety and potential dangers in mind. Qualified personnel Installation, mounting, connection, commissioning and configuration of the unit may only be carried out by qualified personnel. This also applies to the maintenance, testing and repair, whereat the regulations of the DIN VDE 0701 series of standards (repair, modification and inspection of electrical appliances) must be followed. Regulations The use of video and audio surveillance systems in general is strictly regulated. Inform yourself about the applicable laws and regulations regarding data, working and environmental protection before using the unit and ensure compliance with them. System components Only use internal components that have been tested and approved by Dallmeier. Inappropriate internal components can cause malfunctions, damages and data loss and can result in loss of warranty. Modifications Do not make any modifications to the hardware or software that has not been tested and approved by Dallmeier. Inappropriate modifications can cause malfunctions, damages and data loss and can result in loss of warranty. Documentation Carefully and completely read the documents included in delivery. Always observe the contained instructions, notes and warnings. Condensation water If the unit is brought from a cold to a warm environment, resulting condensation water can cause malfunctions and damages. In this case wait (up to 8 hours) until the unit has reached room temperature before commissioning. Operating conditions Unfavourable operating conditions can shorten the life of the unit and can cause malfunctions, damages and data loss and can result in loss of warranty. Observe the specifications given in the technical data, the operating condition requirements and the maintenance instructions. Shocks Shocks can cause malfunctions and damages. The unit may not be moved while in operation. Foreign bodies If objects or liquids get into the unit, immediately disconnect it from the power supply (pull out the power plug). Contact the sales partner responsible for your area. www.dallmeier.com 6
Burnt smell If you notice burnt smell or formation of smoke from the unit, immediately disconnect it from the power supply (pull out the power plug). Contact the sales partner responsible for your area. Opening The housing of the unit may only be opened by qualified personnel for commissioning, inspection, maintenance and repair. Disposal Disconnect the unit from the power supply. Remove all connected devices. Return the unit to your respective sales partner. www.dallmeier.com 7
3 General Notes 3.1 Scope of Delivery Included in the standard scope of delivery is: 1 VMC-1 main module with keyboard 1 TFT monitor 6" 1 Joystick module 1 Jog-Shuttle module 1 Power supply unit (12 V DC) 3 USB cable 1 12 V connection cable for monitor 1 Documentation Installation and Configuration (CD) 1 Documentation Commissioning (in print) The scope of delivery may differ depending on the ordered equipment, the device variant or the country of destination. The functional range of the device depends on the ordered equipment or device variant and may differ from this document s content. Certain functions and features may require an activation that is subject to costs. 3.2 Transportation and Packaging Store the original packaging for transportation at a later date. Dallmeier electronic is not responsible for damage resulting from unprofessional/improper transportation. The goods should only be shipped in their original packaging. If the original packaging is no longer available, ensure that the packaging used sufficiently protects the unit against damage, moisture, heat and cold. 3.3 Appropriate Use The VMC-1 Video Management Center is a modular designed system for control and evaluation of CCTV installations via a PC. The individual components keyboard, joystick and jog-shuttle may be positioned freely and are therefore equally well suited for left- and righthanded operators. The high-value appearance of the product will enhance the workplace and with it the entire workflow significantly. It can be adjusted and integrated in virtually every project because it is individually programmable. 3.4 Performance Features The VMC-1 is especially characterised by the following functions and properties: Flexible positioning of the modules (suited for right- and left-handed operators) Individual modules can be used as stand-alone devices www.dallmeier.com 8
6" TFT monitor for picture display Tri-axial joystick Plane, low-maintenance surface Ergonomic operation thanks to intelligent design Versatile uses possible thanks to its unique, high-quality design DIN EN 50130-4 compliant 3.5 Warranty The terms and conditions valid at the signing of the contract shall apply. 3.6 Certifications Following approvals/certifications were valid at the time of document compilation. Refer to www.dallmeier.com for possible updates. CE FCC RoHS DIN EN 50130-4 compliant www.dallmeier.com 9
4 Views A B C D E F G Fig. 4-1 A Jog-Shuttle module B Jog-Shuttle (turning wheel) C Main module D Monitor E Keyboard F Joystick G Joystick module www.dallmeier.com 10
5 Connection Assignment 5.1 Jog-Shuttle A B C Fig. 5-1 A Cable interlock B Cable conduit C USB socket, type B 5.2 Joystick D E F Fig. 5-2 D Cable interlock E Cable conduit F USB socket, type B www.dallmeier.com 11
5.3 Monitor A B Fig. 5-3 A Power IN 12 V DC (from main module) B USB socket, type B 5.4 Main Module/Keyboard H C D E F G Fig. 5-4 C Microphone IN D Power IN 12 V DC E Power OUT 12 V DC (monitor) F USB socket, type B (PC) G 4 USB socket, type A (modules and monitor) H 8 cable conduit www.dallmeier.com 12
6 Connection 6.1 Monitor 6.1.1 Mounting ¾¾Ensure that the main module and the monitor are disconnected from the power supply. A B Fig. 6-1 ¾¾Put the monitor hinges into the mounting plates A and B. ¾¾Ensure that you slide it straight. ¾¾Do not use any force. Fig. 6-2 C C C C ¾¾Fasten the monitor with the screws C. ¾¾Do not use any force. ¾¾Check the connection finally. www.dallmeier.com 13
6.1.2 Connection ¾¾Ensure that the main module is disconnected from the power supply. ¾¾Note the connection assignment of the monitor. ¾¾Connect the power cable (12 V) with the monitor. ¾¾Connect a USB cable with the monitor. 6.2 System ¾¾Ensure that all modules are disconnected from the power supply. ¾¾Note the connection assignment of the modules. ¾¾Connect the joystick module with the main module. ¾¾Connect the Jog-Shuttle module with the main module. ¾¾Connect the monitor with the main module. ¾¾Connect the main module to the PC (hot plug). ¾¾Connect the main module to the power supply (12 V DC power supply unit). The VMC-1 starts automatically and is ready for use after few seconds. www.dallmeier.com 14
7 Commissioning The VMC-1 can independently or in conjunction with the video management system SeMSy III are commissioned. The procedure differs slightly. ¾¾Ensure that all modules are disconnected from the power supply. ¾¾Note the connection assignment of the modules. ¾¾Connect the joystick module with the main module. ¾¾Connect the jog-shuttle module with the main module. ¾¾Connect the monitor with the main module. ¾¾Connect the main module to the PC (hot-plug). ¾¾Connect the main module to the power supply (12 V DC power supply unit). The VMC-1 starts automatically starts and is ready for use after a few seconds. 7.1 General After starting the VMC-1 is automatically detected by the operating system of the PC. ¾¾Note the appropriate messages of the operating system. ¾¾Follow the instructions of the operating system. ¾¾Finish the installation of the USB driver. After installing the USB driver, the desktop is displayed on the monitor of the VMC-1. The VMC-1 can be connected using the PC to the CCTV system. ¾¾Note the appropriate documentation of the CCTV system. 7.2 SeMSy III After starting the VMC-1 is automatically detected by the operating system of the PC. ¾¾Note the appropriate messages of the operating system. ¾¾Follow the instructions of the operating system. ¾¾Finish the installation of the USB driver. The graphical user interface of SeMSy III may be displayed on the monitor of the VMC-1. For this purpose the installation of a separate driver (Artista) is required. ¾¾Start the DallmeierVMCSetupX.X.X.exe file. The installation dialogue is displayed. www.dallmeier.com 15
Fig. 7-1 ¾¾Follow the instructions of the installation dialogues. ¾¾Finish the installation of the Artista driver. The VMC-1 can now be used to control SeMSy III. 7.3 Joystick Calibration The VMC Joystick should be calibrated after the installation. The appropriate operating system dialogue can be opened in the system control. Windows XP ¾¾Open Start > Control Panel > Gamecontroller > Hydra Joystick. Windows 7 ¾¾Open Start > Devices and Printers > Hydra Joystick. Observe the documentation of the operating system. www.dallmeier.com 16
8 Key Assignment 8.1 Joystick E F D C B G H I A J Fig. 8-1 K L A Zoom Out B Zoom In C Close apperture D F1 E F2 F F3 G F4 H Open apperture I Focus + J Focus - K Joystick L Joystick button Joystick Control The joystick enables the control (pan/tilt/zoom) of PTZ cameras. ¾¾Move the joystick left or right to pan a PTZ camera. ¾¾Move the joystick up or down to tilt a PTZ camera. ¾¾Turn the joystick left or right to zoom to the live image of a PTZ camera on or off. Mouse Control with Joystick In some applications (e.g. SeMSy III Map), the cursor can be controlled with the joystick. ¾¾Open the required application. ¾¾Press F4 (G) to activate the mouse control with the joystick. www.dallmeier.com 17
8.2 Jog-Shuttle E F G H I D C B A J K L M Fig. 8-2 N A Beginning of track B Rewind ½ C Rewind 2 D Playback backward E Playback/Live mode F Bookmark G Pause H Backup I Screenshot J Playback forward K Fast forward 2 L Fast forward ½ M End of track N Jog-Shuttle Jog-Shuttle Control The Jog-Shuttle enables a movement (forward/backward) in the track. ¾¾Turn the jog shuttle to the left for a movement backwards in the track. ¾¾Turn the jog shuttle to the right for a forward movement in the track. www.dallmeier.com 18
8.3 Keyboard A B F01 F02 F03 F04 F05 F06 F07 C D E F F08 G H F09 F10 F11 F12 F13 F14 L P M Q N R Fig. 8-3 J I K O S A 1 screen split K Screen selection B 4 screen split L Alternative camera C Volume M Not defined D Microphone N Minus E 9 screen split O Delete F Double split 1 + 9 P Next camera G Keys 1 to 14 Q PTZ control H Keys 15 to 28 R Plus I Numeric keypad 0 9 S Enter J Camera selection F01 Freely definable F02 Freely definable F03 Freely definable F04 Freely definable F05 Freely definable F06 Freely definable F07 Freely definable F08 Freely definable F09 Freely definable F10 Freely definable F11 Freely definable F12 Freely definable F13 Freely definable F14 Freely definable www.dallmeier.com 19
9 Configuration The keys 01-14 or 15-28 (double occupancy) on the keyboard can be assigned to specific functions. The assignment of the functions is in the file DallmeierKeyBoardOPCServer.ini. Editing the file is possible with any text editor (e.g. Notepad, WordPad). ¾¾Open the DallmeierKeyBoardOPCServer.ini file in a text editor. Fig. 9-1 ¾¾Scroll to the [COMMAND WINDOW] section. ¾¾Enter the function call according to the following definition: ButtonXXCaption ButtonXXFunction ButtonXXParameter Name wich should be displayed on the screen Definition of the requested function Parameter if required Example: Button05Caption=Prefix 123 Button05Function=prefix Button05Parameter=123 ¾¾Make all required entries. ¾¾Save the file. The following functions are available for SeMSy III: Function Description Parameter backupclient Backup client None salvos Salvos None semsymap SeMSyMap None Micros Micros client None AngelEye AngelEye client None InfoGenesis InfoGenesis client None www.dallmeier.com 20
Function Description Parameter Monitor Switch to a workstation monitor pview Switch PView to VMC display None timesearch Footage navigation None navigator Navigator None Index of workstation monitor Area Area code selection Number of area code Prefix Prefix for camera selection Prefix for camera selection Fullscreen Activate/deactivate full screen None mode for VMC display External Starts any external program Name of the program in [ExternalPrograms] bookmarks Bookmarks in footage None cameracontrol PTZ camera control None monitorwalls Available Decoders None pviewfilters Graphical filters in MainViewer None pathfinder Pathfinder for SeMSyMap None www.dallmeier.com 21
10 Technical Data Following technical data was valid at the time of document compilation. Refer to www.dallmeier.com for possible updates. Keyboard USB Mic IN Audio OUT Mains voltage Voltage OUT Dimensions Weight 4 USB 2.0 type A 1 USB 2.0 type B 3.5 mm phone jack Integrated speaker 12 V 12 V (for monitor) Approx. W 284 H 50 D 224 mm (without monitor) Approx. 1.5 kg Jog-Shuttle USB Dimensions Weight 1 USB 2.0 type B Approx. W 138 H 63 D 224 mm Approx. 0.9 kg Joystick USB Type Dimensions Weight 1 USB 2.0 type B 3 axes with button Approx. W 138 H 128 D 224 mm Approx. 0.9 kg Monitor USB 1 USB 2.0 type B Mains voltage 12 V DC (via keyboard) Size 6" Type TFT Resolution 640 480 pixel Dimensions Approx. W 195 H 170 D 48 mm Weight Approx. 0.5 kg Complete System Mains voltage 12 V DC Power consumption Approx. 30 W Dimensions Approx. W 560 H 190 D 224 mm Temperature +5 C 35 C Humidity 10 70 % (non-condensing) Weight Approx. 3.8 kg Certificate FCC, CE, RoHS, DIN EN 50130-4 compliant www.dallmeier.com 22
11 Technical Drawings Top View 224 312 558 Fig. 11-1 Front View 63 128 190 Fig. 11-2 Unit: mm www.dallmeier.com 23
Declaration of Conformity This declaration is valid for following product: Equipment: Type: Camera control device VMC Hereby the equipment is confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (2004/108/EC). The following company is responsible for this declaration: Dallmeier electronic GmbH & Co.KG Cranachweg 1 D 93051 Regensburg The measurements were carried out in accredited laboratories. For the evaluation of above mentioned Council Directives for Electromagnetic Compatibility and for Low Voltage following standards were consulted: DIN EN 55022: 2001-04 Class B DIN EN 50130-4: 2003-10 DIN EN 61000-4-2: 2001-12 DIN EN 61000-4-3: 2003-11 DIN EN 61000-4-4: 2002-07 DIN EN 61000-4-5: 2001-12 DIN EN 61000-4-6: 2001-12 DIN EN 61000-4-8: 2001-12 DIN EN 61000-4-11: 2001-12 DIN EN 61000-3-2: 2001-12 DIN EN 61000-3-3: 2002-05 Regensburg, 2010-07-19 Dieter Dallmeier -CEO-