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Arc-8c Inglese.vp
COLOUR
4/8-CHANNEL VIDEO
PERIPHERAL
ARC-4C
ARC-8C
ARC-8CD
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATION MANUAL
Software: ARC-8C 1.07
ARC-4C 1.07
spa
The information provided in this manual supersedes all previous publications. Sicep reserves the right to change product prices and features at
any time without notification obligations.
Printed in Italy
Sicep Spa
Via Calabria, 14/16
50052 Certaldo
Florence
Italy
Tel. +390571664166
Fax +390571652285
Web site:www.sicep.it
e-mail:[email protected]
Index
Chapter 1 - SAFETY PRESCRIPTIONS ...............................1
1.11.21.31.41.51.61.7-
Foreword ..............................................................................1
Grounding.............................................................................1
Sectioning.............................................................................1
Packaging material disposal .................................................1
Product disposal ...................................................................1
Battery disposal ....................................................................1
Conventions used in the manual...........................................1
Chapter 2 - GENERAL INFORMATION..............................2
2.12.22.32.4-
Certification...........................................................................2
Support .................................................................................2
Guarantee.............................................................................2
Repair ...................................................................................2
Chapter 3 - INTRODUCTION .............................................3
3.1- Manual layout .......................................................................3
3.2- Terminology and abbreviations .............................................4
Chapter 4 - SPECIFICATIONS .............................................5
4.14.24.34.4-
Electrical specifications ........................................................5
Environmental specifications ................................................6
Physical specifications..........................................................6
Functional specifications ......................................................7
Chapter 5 - Getting familiar with the peripheral......................8
5.1- Upon shipment reception......................................................8
5.2- Storage .................................................................................8
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5.3- Shipping the system..............................................................8
5.4- Architecture ..........................................................................8
ARC-8C/CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
ARC-4C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Logic card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5.5- Installation ..........................................................................15
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Selecting the installation place. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Installation procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Setting parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
How to check installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Chapter 6 - Functionalities...................................................19
6.1- General features .................................................................19
6.2- Imaging...............................................................................19
Pre-alarm video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Alarm video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Query response video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.3- Statuses of the peripheral ...................................................22
Pre-alarm status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Alarm status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Query status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6.4- The peripheral's operating mode ........................................23
6.5- Functional features shared among all models ....................23
Service serial port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Communication communication devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Queries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Receivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Digital inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Digital outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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Video inputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Motion Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Video black-out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Video cutting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Video output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Internal checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
ISDN line check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
6.6- ARC-8CD models specifications ........................................37
Recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Recording limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Chapter 7 - SicepMVC programming...................................40
7.1- General features .................................................................40
7.2- Description of operations ....................................................41
7.3- Configuration pages............................................................43
Generals
Inputs
Outputs
Camera
Motion hours
Hard disk
Modem
Receivers
Clock
Static
Static
Static
Dynamic
Static
Static
Static
Static
Dynamic
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Chapter 8 - Programming through PR-G1............................64
8.1- General features .................................................................64
8.2- Description of operations ....................................................67
8.3- Configuration pages............................................................68
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Chapter 9 - MAINTENANCE.............................................84
9.1- TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN
FAILURES OR OPERATING ABNORMALITIES)...............84
Chapter 10- Appendix A: Types of connection ......................86
10.1- Modem connection ...........................................................86
10.2- Tcp/Ip connection..............................................................86
Chapter 11- Appendix B: Special operations .........................87
11.111.211.311.4-
Grounding .........................................................................87
Installing a SIM on GSM....................................................87
Output connection.............................................................88
Video resistance cutting ....................................................89
Chapter 12- Appendix C: Connection cables.........................90
12.1- Service serial cable...........................................................90
12.2- Ethernet cable ..................................................................90
Chapter 13- Appendix D: Default settings .............................92
Chapter 14- Appendix E: Guarantee certificate .....................93
SICEP S.p.A. unappealably recognizes the guarantee conditions provided in this manual, as well as in the product packaging.
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Chap. 1 - SAFETY PRESCRIPTIONS
ARC-8C/CD ARC-4C
1 - SAFETY PRESCRIPTIONS
1.1 - Foreword
Please, thoroughly read this manual and examine the product before starting any operation.
1.2 - Grounding
Connect the device to the power supply grounding bar using the power supply cable. See Appendix B for further information.
1.3 - Sectioning
No switch is supplied with the peripherals. During installation, provide the
system with a 2 pole knife switch with even contact opening at min. 3mm.
1.4 - Packaging material disposal
The cardboard packaging is RSU 150100 and 150101 classifiable. Dispose
of packaging in compliance with local RSU (differentiated solid urban waste
collection) provisions.
1.5 - Product disposal
On the whole, the system cannot be classified as normal RSU (solid urban
waste), as it contains electronic cards, which should be individually classified as RSU 160202.
1.6 - Battery disposal
The batteries can be classified as RS 160601 and RS 160602, therefore, at
end of life, they should be disposed of with special authorised systems.
1.7 - Conventions used in the manual
EXAMPLE
A particular case useful to further explain a notion.
NOTE
Additional considerations provided to further explain a specific subject.
WARNING
Identifies a situation to be managed with care; the instructions provided here must be
carefully followed to ensure system correct operation.
CAUTION
Identifies a condition or practice that may damage the system.
DANGER
Identifies a condition or practice that may cause personal body injury or even death.
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Chap. 2 - GENERAL INFORMATION
2 - GENERAL INFORMATION
2.1 - Certification
The systems ARC-8C, ARC-8CD, and ARC-4C have been built according
to the EC standards in force;they have therefore been certified to be compliant with the applicable Directives of the European Union Commission listed
below:
EN60065, EN 301 489-1, EN 301-489-7, EN 50130-4, EN 55024, based on
the provisions established by Directives 73/23/EEC (Electrical Safety) and
89/336/EEC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and subsequent amendments, provided that the installation procedures provided in the specific
chapter are followed.
2.2 - Support
Contact Your local Sicep vendor for any kind of support.
To download free firmware upgrades or utility programmes, visit our website
www.sicep.it.
2.3 - Guarantee
Please, refer to the guarantee certificate that comes with the product.
2.4 - Repair
Please, use the Repair Request Form supplied with the product.
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Chap. 3 - INTRODUCTION
ARC-8C/CD ARC-4C
3 - INTRODUCTION
This section includes a general description of the scope of the manual, an introduction to the basic operating principles of the video peripherals
ARC-8C, ARC8-CD, and ARC-4C, a description of their component parts
and the procedures for correct system installation.
3.1 - Manual layout
This manual consists of 9 sections and 4 appendixes, whose scopes are
briefly summarised below:
- Section 1 contains safety prescriptions.
- Section 2 contains general purpose information.
- Section 3 contains a description of the manual, of the terms used and a
general description of the peripherals.
- In section 4 all the technical characteristics of the peripherals are
listed.
- In section 5 the peripherals and their relevant start-up operations are
described in detail.
- Section 6 contains a description of the peripherals' functions.
- Section 7 describes SicepMVC programming operations.
- Section 8 describes PR-G1 programming operations.
- Section 9 describes maintenance operations and troubleshooting.
- Appendix A contains a description of all the possible types of connections that can be obtained with the different models.
- Appendix B illustrates all those particularly delicate operations that are
called "special operations".
- Appendix C contains a description of the cables for peripheral connection.
- Appendix D lists the default settings of each model.
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Chap. 3 - INTRODUCTION
3.2 - Terminology and abbreviations
Default
Indicates the value of a parameter when the peripheral has not yet been configured by the
user.
FIRMWARE
Identifies the peripheral’s control software stored in the non-volatile memory of the logic
card.
FLASH
Indicates the non-volatile memory available on the logic card. Its content is not lost upon
switching the peripheral off. It is the memory containing the firmware.
fps
frame per second, it shows the number of frames acquired and/or transmitted in a second.
GSM
Global System for Mobile Communication. It is a worldwide standard for mobile telephony.
ISDN
Integrated Services Digital Network, it is an international communication standard for voice,
video and data transmission on digital or analogue telephone networks.
NA
Not Applicable, it indicates that the feature to which it is referred is not available.
Peripheral
Or device, implicitly referring to systems ARC-8C, ARC-8CD, and ARC-4C described in
this manual.
PSTN
Public Switched Telephone Network, it is the international analogue voice and data
transmission network. In this manual this acronym is also used referring to analogue
modems.
RAM
Indicates the volatile memory available on the logic card. Its content will be lost upon
switching the peripheral off.
RESET
Indicates the condition that reboots the peripheral: it is as if the peripheral were switched off
and then on again.
Remote user
It is a user capable of communicating with the peripherals via a personal computer
provided with one of the applications compatible with the same peripherals.
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Chap. 4 - SPECIFICATIONS
4 - SPECIFICATIONS
This section contains a list of the electrical, physical, environmental and
functional characteristics of the peripherals ARC-8C, ARC-8CD, and
ARC-4C.
4.1 - Electrical specifications
Power supply:
12Vcc absorption:
Video inputs:
• 110/230Vac
12Vcc from battery (optional).
Use max 7.5Ah batteries
• ARC-8CD:
ARC-8C:
ARC-4C:
1,5 A
0,8 A
0,7 A
• 8 for ARC-8C, 4 for ARC-4C with 75 Ω input impedance,
PAL colour or B/W format type, CCIR625 lines at 50 Hz,
1Vpp.
Use a 75Ω impedance coaxial cable; for sections shorter
than 2 m a 50Ω impedance cable may also be used.
Logical inputs:
• 8 for ARC-8C, 4 for ARC-4C, GND-referred, programma-
Enabling input:
• GND referred with system enabling and disabling function.
Video output:
ble to generate alarms in case of opening, closing or state
change, can be associated to video or logical alarms.
100KΩ input pull-up.
100KΩ input pull-up.
• 1Vpp on 75Ω with integrated cyclical function. Use a 75Ω
impedance coaxial cable; for sections shorter than 2 m a
50Ω impedance cable may also be used.
Logical outputs:
• 8 for ARC-8C, 4 for ARC-4C, of the 100mA max Open Col-
Enabling output:
• of the 100mA max Open Collector type; if activated, it
12VCC output:
IDE interface:
lector type; if activated, they close toward the reference,
are programmable as static, monostable devices or illuminator.
closes toward the reference; can be used to directly control
the enabling input.
• output protected by a resettable fuse capable of supplying
up to 100mA at 13.8Vcc for each terminal.
• ARC-8C:40 pin connector to interface an IDE-type hard
disk in PIO mode 0 mode.
• ARC-4C: NA
Ethernet interface: • 10BaseT half duplex on RJ45 connector; max length of
connections: 90m.
PRG1 interface:
Service RS232 serial:
• Serial with TTL electrical standard for connection with
PR-G1 programming terminal manufactured by Sicep Spa.
• Standard RS232 serial available on female 9-pin serial
connector for maintenance operations via personal
computer.
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Modem carrier:
Chap. 4 - SPECIFICATIONS
• ARC-8C: this device allows for the control of two ISDN,
PSTN and/or GSM modem type communication devices.
• ARC-4C: this device allows for the control of one ISDN or
PSTN modem type communication devices.
4.2 - Environmental specifications
The peripherals have been designed to be stored and operated in closed environments with the characteristics described below:
ARC-8CD
PARAMETER
EFFECTIVE
NON EFFECTIVE
Temperature
5°C to +40°C
-20°C to +60°C
Max 25°C per hour
Thermal gradient
Relative humidity:
20% to 80%
5% to 95%
Altitude
–150 to +3000 m
–150 to +12000 m
PARAMETER
EFFECTIVE
NON EFFECTIVE
Temperature
0°C to +60°C
ARC-4C and ARC-8C
–20°C to +70°C
-
Thermal gradient
Relative humidity:
20% to 80%
5% to 95%
Altitude
-
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4.3 - Physical specifications
The physical characteristics of the peripherals are described below:
Note: The indicated weight is to be considered without the battery.
ARC-8C
Weight:
Dimensions:
ARC-4C
Weight:
Dimensions:
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• < 8.2 Kg (18.3 lbs) max
• Height:
405 mm (15.9 in)
• Width:
360 mm (14.2 in)
• Depth:
165 mm (6.5 in)
• < 4.4 Kg (9.8 lbs) max
• Height:
310 mm (12.2 in)
• Width:
335 mm (13.2 in)
• Depth:
115 mm (4.5 in)
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ARC-8C/CD ARC-4C
4.4 - Functional specifications
Image resolution:
• 384x288: in pre-alarm, alarm, real time query and automatic modes
192x144: in real time query mode
512x256: in automatic query mode
• Sicep proprietary differential JPEG
Acquisition speed: • from 25 fps, with 1 camera with minimum image changes,
Type of compression:
to 0.6 fps, in case of 8 cameras with total changes in all images.
Date and time
maintenance:
Communication devices:
Video transmission:
Motion detector:
• internal clock with lithium buffer battery.
• The following communication devices are available:
TCP/IP on all models and ISDN, PSTN or GSM on request
(excluding ARC-4C).
• Ethernet:3Mbit/s max
ISDN:64Kbit/s max
PSTN:33Kbit/s max
GSM:9.6Kbit/ max
• for indoor installations, configurable for each individual
camera with up to 8 areas with differing morphologies and
parameters available. Operable with an enabled system or
with an enabled system and on a weekly time basis with
two daily time slots.
• Can be enabled independently on each video input.
• Can be enabled independently on each video input.
Remote controls: • Implemented via digital outputs, they can be configured in
Video black-out:
Video cut:
monostable or static mode for remote operation, or for local use associated to the cameras.
Cyclic:
Protection:
System supervision:
• independent from other video functions and programmable
for sequence and times.
• Provided by using a peripheral identification code and a
password at 2 hierarchical levels.
• The following checks are carried out:
•
•
•
230/110Vac mains voltage
container opening
battery load state in case of mains voltage or power supply unit failure
• ISDN line supply, only on models with ISDN modem
• ARC-8CD: correct Hard Disk operation.
Recording: • only ARC-8CD models; the images acquired by the device
in the different operating modes can be stored on the hard
disk memory. IDE type hard disks can be used, with a maximum capacity of 120Gb.
Maintenance:
• locally, through PR-G1 terminal; remotely and locally,
Compatibility:
• Data 9000 MVS System version 1.46c or upper,
through a personal computer and SicepMvc software.
FreeVisionColor version 1.00 or upper, Arc8DiskTool version 0.97c or upper, SicepMVc.
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Chap. 5 - Getting familiar with the peripheral
5 - Getting familiar with the peripheral
This section contains a description of the procedures to be followed to operate the peripheral correctly.
5.1 - Upon shipment reception
Visually inspect the package to detect any damage due to transport.The peripherals are accurately packed and checked at Sicep; if any damage is
observed upon reception of the shipment, notify the carrier immediately.
Sicep is not liable for damages due to transport. (See guarantee conditions.)
The package consists of a special cardboard box containing the following
items:
- one ARC-4C or ARC-8C or ARC-8CD device;
- 1 cable for connection to the PSTN or ISDN telephone line, depending
on the model supplied;
- this operation and maintenance manual;
- 1 guarantee certificate;
- 1 Repair Request Form.
5.2 - Storage
-
Store the system in its original packaging at the conditions described in
paragraph "Environmental specifications".
Maximum storage time: 1 year.
5.3 - Shipping the system
When you need to re-ship the peripheral to Sicep for repair, accurately place
it again in its original packaging and attach the Repair Request Form filled in
with all the necessary information required to describe the fault/defect detected in detail.
5.4 - Architecture
The ARC-8C/CD systems are functionally similar to ARC-4C systems; in
particular, the latter are a functional subsystem of the former, though materially differing from them in their physical structure and possible versions.
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ARC-8C/CD ARC-4C
ARC-8C/CD
ARC-8C and ARC-8CD systems have the following architecture:
- ARC-8C/P logic card, with integrated Ethernet interface
- 230/110Vac, 13.8Vdc 4A power supply unit
- PSTN or ISDN modem and/or GSM (according to the model)
- Front panel with LEDs for service visual signalling
- Modem power supply circuit (only for PSTN modem)
- IDE Hard Disk (only CD models)
- Hard Disk power supply/protection circuit (only CD models)
For merely descriptive purposes, the figure shows the system in its complete configuration - one or more components may vary or not be fitted
according to the different models.
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ARC-4C
ARC-4C systems have the following architecture:
- ARC-4C/P logic card, with integrated Ethernet interface
- 230Vac, 13.8Vdc 4A power supply unit
- PSTN or ISDN modem (according to model)
- Front panel with LEDs for service visual signalling
- Modem power supply circuit (only for PSTN modem)
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ARC-8C/CD ARC-4C
Front panel
The front panel of the peripherals is provided with LEDs indicating the operating status of the devices; the front panel also shows the serigraphy
illustrated in the picture below.
The meaning of the symbols is described below:
AC
green LED - when on, it indicates that 230/110Vca mains
voltage is supplied; if the device has a battery, it means that
the battery is being charged; when off, this LED indicates
that there is no mains voltage or the power supply unit is
faulty.
BATT
red LED - when on, it indicates that power voltage is below
the warning stage of 10.5V; when off, the green AC LED
means that the battery is being discharged.
TX
red LED - when on, it means that data are being transmitted to a remote user.
RX
red LED - when on, it means that data are being received from a remote user.
ACK
red LED - when on, it means that the system is connected to a remote user.
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Chap. 5 - Getting familiar with the peripheral
Logic card
The logic card is the heart of the system; it is based on the Motorola Coldfire
5407 microprocessor and its main functions are to acquire, compress, and
manage the storage and the transmission of images coming from connected cameras.
The figure below shows the card layout with all the LEDs, push-buttons, connectors, terminals and jumpers, whose functions are described in the
following paragraphs.
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LEDs
Name
Color
Function
IDE
Green
Normally off. When on, the disk is being accessed
(Mod. ARC-8C/CD)
PWR GOOD
Green
When on, it means that the different voltages are generated
correctly on board the card.
RESET
Red
Normally off; when on, it means that the card is in reset state.
TX
Green
Normally on; when off, it means that data are being transmitted on
Ethernet.
RX
Green
Normally on; when off, it means that data are being received on
Ethernet.
COLL.
Red
Normally off; when off, it means that there are collisions on
Ethernet.
DL4..DL7
Red
Indicate 1..4 digital output state: when this LED is off, the output is
not enabled; when on, the output is enabled.
DL8..DL11
Red
As above, but regarding outputs 5..8 (models ARC-8C/CD)
Push-buttons
N.
Name
Function
X6
RESET
When pressed, the microprocessor is reset and the firmware is
restarted; moreover, the RESET LED flashes.
X4
TEST SW
Sends a 10-second octal (ARC-8C/CD) or quad (ARC-4C) to any
preset receiver.
X5
PRG MODE
Enabled/disables the service serial for utilization with PR-G1 or
SicepMvc. Must be held down for about 5 seconds.
Connectors
N.
Name
Function
P71
ETHERNET
RJ45 connector for Ethernet network
P48
LED
Connection to the LED front panel
P52
—
Service serial
P53
PRG1
Connection to the PR-G1 programmer
P56
PWR MOD1
Modem 1 power supply
P55
PWR MOD2
Modem 2 power supply
P57
PWR IDE
Hard disk power supply
The remaining connectors P47, P49, P51, P54, P61, P64, P67, P68, P69
and P70 are provided for production testing or for future, not yet implemented, expansions.
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Terminals
The logic card has a terminal board consisting of two staggered overlapping
rows. The different terminals should be numbered from left to right independently for the upper and lower rows in order to facilitate the description
illustrated below.
Upper row
N.
Name
Function
1
OUT 1
Digital output 1
2
OUT 3
Digital output 3
3
OUT 5
Digital output 5
4
OUT 7
Digital output 7
5
OEN
Digital output to enable system remote operation
6
OUT VIDEO
Video output
7
IN VIDEO 1
Video 1 input
8
IN VIDEO 2
Video 2 input
9
IN VIDEO 3
Video 3 input
10
IN VIDEO 4
Video 4 input
11
IN VIDEO 5
Video 5 input
12
IN VIDEO 6
Video 6 input
13
IN VIDEO 7
Video 7 input
14
IN VIDEO 8
Video 8 input
15
IN 1
Digital input 1
16
IN 2
Digital input 2
17
IN 3
Digital input 3
18
IN 4
Digital input 4
19
IN 5
Digital input 5
20
IN 6
Digital input 6
21
IN 7
Digital input 7
22
IN 8
Digital input 8
N.
Name
Function
1
OUT 2
Digital output 2
2
OUT 4
Digital output 4
3
OUT 6
Digital output 6
4
OUT 8
Digital output 8
5..13
VIDEO GND
Reference of the video signal
Lower row
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14
INS.DIS.
Digital input for system enabling
15..20
GND
Digital inputs and outputs reference
21..22
12V
Protected outputs for moderate load powering
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ARC-8C/CD ARC-4C
Jumper
N.
Function
J1
Test jumper used during production testing – Leave in position 1-2.
J4
If closed, inserting the PR-G1 connector in P53 will RESET the logic card; if open, this
insertion has no effect.
5.5 - Installation
Before installing the system, accurately check whether the device has been
damaged; for the models with a Hard Disk, check that the HD is still solidly
fastened to the device door.
For correct use of the system, comply with the operating instructions provided in the next few paragraphs.
Equipment
Before configuring the peripherals during installation, ensure that all the
equipment listed below is available:
A portable personal computer with the SicepMvc software installed; The serial or cross ethernet cables described in Appendix C for direct connection
to the peripheral;
A PR-G1 programmer to be used as an alternative to the portable computer
with SicepMVC software only if no Motion Detector needs to be configured.
Precautions
Please, read the following warnings before starting installation:
DANGER: Before operating, ensure that the peripheral is not
powered.
CAUTION: Before touching the logic card and/or any device in
the container, ensure that no static electricity source is provided by
the operating person by touching a metal mass connected to the
ground so as to be discharged.
WARNING
WARNING!
Do not remove or alter the factory wiring of the peripheral.
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Selecting the installation place
For a correct installation, select a suitable place taking the following into consideration:
- Comply with the environmental and operating specifications provided
in the paragraph "Environmental specifications"
- Leave sufficient free space around the peripheral both for ventilation
and for maintenance operations; in particular, leave at least 20 cm on
each side and sufficient space for door opening.
- Install the device where a stable support can be ensured.
- The place must be dry, free from water infiltrations, dust, vibration,
strong electromagnetic fields, source of heat and sharp temperature
changes.
- A medium-high signal level must be provided with the GSM version,
even using an external antenna if necessary. To check the GSM signal
level, use the F2 key available on the PR-G1 unit.
- Access to the system by unauthorized persons must be prevented.
Installation procedure
This procedure provides a track to be followed, but cannot be considered as
exhaustive for all possible installation conditions; in any case, the steps indicated are required for complete configuration of the peripherals, and
additional installation steps may be required, or some steps removed, depending on the different models and based on specific requirements.
Install the equipment following the steps described below:
- Fasten the device taking care to allow the connection cables to get up
to the holes on the container bottom.
- Connect the video signal cables coming from the cameras to VIDEO
IN and GND VIDEO inputs on the terminal board.
- Connect the OUT VIDEO output to a monitor, if necessary, for cyclic
display.
- Connect the sensors with a wire to terminals IN and GND preferably
using a shielded-conductor cable.
- Connect any other device to the outputs, preferably according to the
diagram shown in Appendix B.
- Connect the PSTN or ISDN telephone line to the modem input.
- Connect the external GSM antenna, if required.
- Install the GSM Sim Card, if any, following the instructions provided in
Appendix B.
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Connect the Ethernet network cable to P71.
Connect the net of feeding like indi cated in the pic ture, us ing Yellow/Green
GROUND
exclusively for the passage of
these cables the hole on the side
of the ter mi nal. Pe riph eral
grounding should be provided by
connecting the yellow/green wire
of the power supply cord directly
onto the chassis and, from this,
onto the con nec tor ter mi nal
board. For details, see figure below.
To interrupt the feeding, use a device of bipolar separation (switch) with opening of the contacts at least
3mm
Setting parameters
Upon final testing at SICEP, the peripheral is adequately configured for operation with the appropriate communication devices based on the model; the
installer is supposed to customize installation by programming specific recording and communication parameters.
In this regard, please refer to the subsequent sections concerning the peripheral's functionalities and instructions to set its parameters.
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How to check installation
To check the correctness of installation, the installer is supposed to be familiar with the peripheral's functionalities and maintenance tools such as
SicepMvc and PR-G1; for further information on this subject, please see
subsequent sections.
After completing installation and setting the desired operation parameters,
the correctness of installation should be checked again following the steps
listed below:
- Check signal quality and camera positioning using a personal computer with the SicepMvc software installed.
- Check the video signal quality, and change it if necessary, using a personal computer with the SicepMvc software installed.
- If the cameras are parallel connected to other devices as well and if it is
absolutely necessary to eliminate the 75Ω termination on the peripheral, the input resistances of video channels can be cut. See Appendix
B for further information on this operation.
- With ARC-8CD models, cancel the disk, wait for a few minutes after
peripheral reset and then send a video log request from the beginning
of recordings, ensuring that images, date and time are consistent.
- Perform a real time video query on all available communication devices and ensure that the peripheral responds correctly.
- If an receiver exists, perform a transmission test by pressing the SW
TEST key on the logic card; the peripheral will transmit an octal
(ARC-8C/CD) or a quad (ARC-4C) for 10 seconds.
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6 - Functionalities
This section describes the operation of the peripheral starting from the
modes and operating states and continuing with a description of the different
functionalities available.
6.1 - General features
The ARC-8C/CD and ARC-4C peripherals have been designed to digitalize
images taken by analogue color or B/W cameras. These images are then
processed through a proprietary SICEP differential JPEG compression algorithm to reduce the amount of data to be managed.
The peripherals have digital inputs and outputs, video inputs, one video output and communication ports through which they interact with the external
environment.
The digital inputs, video inputs and communication ports may cause
changes in the peripheral status according to the operating mode of the peripheral itself and based on its configuration.
The following paragraphs contain a description of images acquisition
modes, operation in the different operating statuses and operating modes.
6.2 - Imaging
In general, the peripherals acquire images for the following reasons:
- to build the pre-alarm video
- to build the alarm video
- to build the query response video
The images acquired are processed in all the modes described above
through a proprietary SICEP differential JPEG compression algorithm to reduce the amount of data to be managed.
This algorithm works with the differences between subsequent images by
capturing an entire image as a reference both at the beginning of the image
acquisition (imaging) process and periodically, every 30 seconds.
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Pre-alarm video
The pre-alarm video consists of the images acquired before an alarm event.
In order for this video to be available, it needs to have been previously associated to one of the possible causes of alarm.
Causes of alarms are logic inputs and the cameras themselves; image processing can be activated so as to be able to generate alarms such as: Motion
Detector, Video Cutting and Black-Out.
To capture a pre-alarm video, at least one of the following operations is required:
- associate a pre-alarm video to one or more logic inputs;
- activate one of the following functions: Motion Detector, Video Cutting
or Black-Out on one or more cameras.
NOTE. As regards the inputs, any video can be associated to any
input, while activating an alarm function such as Motion Detector,
Video Cutting and Black-Out on a camera will cause the video of the
same camera to be captured.
With the appropriate configuration and operating mode, the peripheral will
start capturing the pre-alarm videos operating in multiplex mode, that is by
cyclically acquiring the different pre-alarm videos required:
Ex.: tele1, tele2, tele3, tele1, tele2, tele3, and so on.
The images acquired are then stored in the volatile memory of the peripheral, which is progressively filled; when the memory is full, new images will
replace the oldest.
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Alarm video
The alarm video consists of the images acquired after and due to an alarm
event. There are two video capturing modes available, according to the
presence or absence of a Hard Disk:
- ARC-4C and ARC-8C:
since these devices have no hard disk, they are exclusively dedicated
to capturing the video associated to the cause of the alarm, which is
sent to a remote receiver.
- ARC-8CD:
since these devices are provided with hard disk, they are dedicated to
capturing the video associated to the cause of the alarm according to
the preset mode, to recording onto a hard disk and/or sending the
video to a remote receiver, or they can keep capturing the images from
the other cameras required for the pre-alarm video.
NOTE. As regards the inputs, any video can be associated to any
input, while activating an alarm video on a camera will cause the
video of the same camera to be captured.
Query response video
The video responding to queries may be of the following types:
- Real time video:
the peripheral is exclusively dedicated to capturing the video required
by the remote user.
- Video for automatic queries:
upon the remote user's request, the peripheral will capture a single
frame per each video input. This function is available only on the
Data9000 MVS software.
- Recordings video:
upon the remote user's request, the peripheral will transmit the images
recorded on the hard disk and simultaneously continue to acquire the
pre-alarm video; of course, this is only available on the models provided with a hard disk.
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6.3 - Statuses of the peripheral
The status of the peripheral indicates the context in which the peripheral is
currently operating:
- Pre-alarm:
The peripheral scans for alarm conditions; if any such situation is detected, the peripheral will go into the alarm status. In the pre-alarm
status, the peripheral scans for any queries and passes into this status, if it finds some.
- Alarm:
This manages the alarm status and returns into pre-alarm status.
- Query:
The peripheral responds to queries using one of the communication
communication devices.
Pre-alarm status
The pre-alarm or 'normal' status consists in a waiting time, during which the
peripheral cyclically carries out the following operations:
- Check for the presence of alarm signalling
- Check of communication communication devices and for the presence of any requests
- Acquisition of the pre-alarm video
Alarm status
If an alarm condition occurs, the peripheral will retrieve the pre-alarm video
associated to the alarm cause from the memory and prepares it for the
scheduled management: recording on hard disk and/or transmission to a remote receiver. Once the pre-alarm video is retrieved, the peripheral goes
into the alarm status, where it acquires the relevant video and stays in that
status for the preset duration for the alarm video.
In case of multiple alarms in sequence, the system will follow the alarms:
when a new alarm goes off, the video capturing function passes onto the
camera associated to it.
NOTE. If appropriately configured, the peripherals provided with a
Hard Disk may continue to acquire the video from the pre-alarm cameras even in the alarm status.
Query status
The peripheral goes into query status upon a remote user's request and
stays in that status until that remote user interrupts the connection.
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6.4 - The peripheral's operating mode
The peripheral's operating mode will depend on the state of the INS/DIS input. So, there are two operating modes:
- System enabled:
The INS.DIS input is open: the peripheral will manage each alarm signal coming from digital or video inputs, and each query coming from
communication ports.
- System disabled:
The INS.DIS input is short-circuited: the peripheral will only manage a
signalling subsystem or queries coming from respective digital inputs
and com mu ni ca tion de vices (in this re gard, see sub se quent
paragraphs).
6.5 - Functional features shared among all models
The following paragraphs will describe the functions provided on all models.
Models ARC-8C and ARC-4C only differ in the number of video and digital
inputs and outputs, while ARC-8CD models are provided with a hard disk allowing for digital recording functions.
NOTE. When the term "recording" is used in the paragraphs below,
it is always referred only to the models provided with hard disk.
Service serial port
The peripherals are provided with a service serial port available both on a 9
pole female serial connector called P52, for configuration from personal
computer through SicepMVC software, and on a 5 pole DIN-type connector
for configuration through PR-G1.
Upon switching on and after each RESET the serial is disabled; to enable it,
hold down the PRG MODE push-button until the TX, RX and ACK LEDs on
the front panel start flashing; if the PR-G1 is connected, the following message will be shown on the display: "PRG MODE ON". To disable the service
serial, press the PRG MODE push-button again until the LEDs start flashing;
the message "PRG MODE OFF" will be shown on the PR-G1 display.
The service serial port will be kept enabled for the whole duration of the configuration activity; if it remains inactive for more than 5 minutes, the serial is
automatically disabled.
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Communication communication devices
According to the models, the peripherals are provided with one or more
communication devices whose function is to answer remote queries and
send alarm signals to selected receivers.
NOTE. Communication is allowed on one communication device at
a time.
All the possible type of communication devices are described in the subsequent paragraphs.
Modem
The peripherals may be supplied in may different configurations depending
on the type of modem they support (in particular, ISDN, PSTN and/or GSM
modems are available).
WARNING
WARNING!
If an ISDN modem is used, the ISDN box must be configured as
Point-Multipoint.
Tcp/ip
All the peripherals have a 10BaseT Ethernet type network interface, allowing for their connection to a network through a hub or a switch or directly to a
personal computer.
WARNING
WARNING!
The system to which the peripheral is connected through an
Ethernet interface must be a 10BaseT or of a type capable of detecting and switching automatically onto that standard.
In case of direct connection to a PC, provide a cross-type network cable;
conversely, a straight cable is required for a hub or switch connection. Both
cables are described in Appendix C.
The peripheral communicates on the ethernet network using the TCP/IP
protocol; all the necessary parameters for this purpose can be configured
specifically.
NOTE. TCP/IP carrier settings are described at page 53 of the
PR-G1 menu and on the "Generals" page available on SicepMvc.
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Queries
The peripheral is continuously waiting for queries coming from remote users
through the available communication devices.
The queries can be of the following types:
- Real time video queries
- Log-type video queries
- Queries on the status of inputs and outputs, including output piloting
The access to the peripheral's functions is always protected by a password
system with a two-tier structure, so that the user needs to know the code of
the peripheral and the password associated to the each operation available.
So, two types of access are available:
- Primary access:
for this type of access the user needs to know the primary password;
this access allows the user to change the settings from a remote location using the SicepMvc software and all the types of queries listed
above.
- Secondary access:
for this type of access the user needs to know the secondary password; this access only allows for the types of queries listed above.
NOTE. A two-tier type of access can be especially useful when the
installer wishes to reserve the exclusive right to change the peripheral's configuration (primary access), while allowing the peripheral to
be queried by users (secondary access).
All the possible types of queries are described in the following paragraphs.
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Real time video queries
Users can connect to the peripheral at any time and ask for real time viewing
of any camera or a combination of cameras (quad or octal).
With an enabled system, real time querying is always available, while when
the system is disconnected this possibility will depend on whether the "Privacy on deactivated peripheral" function has been activated or not; when
this function is enabled, if the system is disconnected, the remote user cannot view video images, but only the status of inputs and outputs or control
them.
NOTE. Automatic video queries, available only with Data 9000
MVS, are regulated by the above-mentioned privacy rules.
Log-type video queries
At any moment and independently on the system status, the remote user
can request the recordings related to a camera or combination of cameras
starting from a given date and time.
NOTE. The recordings are obviously available only on the
ARC-8CD models provided with hard disk.
It is possible to query only the modes corresponding to the recording modes
used; in other words, if only full-screen cameras have been recorded, it is not
possible to query a quad or an octal, and vice versa.
Each frame is marked with its own date and time; when a recording is requested, the peripheral performs the search answering with the first
available frames with identical date and time or subsequent.
During a log-type video query, the peripheral continues to capture and record the pre-alarm video.
Queries on the status of inputs and outputs, including output piloting
At any moment and independently on the system status, a remote user can
request the status of digital inputs and outputs. Similarly, the user can control, as remote controls, those digital outputs that are configured as static or
monostable.
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Receivers
If the peripheral detects an alarm condition, it is capable of autonomously
performing some attempts at connecting with the preset receivers using the
available communication communication devices.
NOTE. Alarms can be received only by receivers provided with
DATA 9000 MVS software.
There are up to 4 possible receivers available to be called. In order for the
peripheral to perform a connection attempt toward one of these, the following settings must have been established:
- the communication device to be used
- the receiver's telephone number or IP address
- the number of attempts to perform for that receiver
When an alarm occurs, the peripheral tries to establish a connection with the
first receiver; if the connection fails, the peripheral tries again for the preset
number of attempts. If all the attempts fail, the device passes to the subsequent receiver, and so on.
In any case, the alarm is only sent to the first receiver with which a valid connection is established.
If a connection is established, the peripheral sends the alarm signal to the receiver first and subsequently, if pre-established, the alarm and pre-alarm
video; during this stage, the peripheral will not respond to any video query
until the forwarding is completed.
At the end of transmission, the peripheral remains connected for a
configurable time defined as "Command wait"; during this period, the device is available for further queries by the receiver.
NOTE. The settings regarding receivers are explained at pages 61,
62, 63, and 64 of the PRG1 menu and in the Receivers of
Addresser page available through SicepMvc. The Command wait
parameter is explained at page 71 of the PRG1 menu and on the
"Generals" page available on SicepMvc.
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Digital inputs
The digital inputs available on ARC-8C/CD and ARC-4C peripherals include:
- 1 input for peripheral enabling and disabling;
- logical inputs that can be alarmed through sensors (8 for ARC-8C/CD
and 4 for ARC-4C).
At any moment, a remote user is allowed to query the peripheral and retrieve
the digital input status.
Enabling input
The enabling input, marked with the "INS.DIS" label on the terminal board
serigraphy, allows the peripheral to be operated as a sort of alarm control
unit; this means that it can be used in the two different modes related to the
input status:
- enabled system with an open input
- disabled system with a short-circuited input
The signal of the change in the operating mode, if the relevant "Transmit
Activation/Deactivation" function is activated on the peripheral, is sent to
an operating control unit provided with a suitable reception software.
NOTE. To use this function, an input must be configured as logic
channel 99 in the Data9000 MVS software.
Logical inputs
Logical inputs, marked by the "IN1..8" label on the terminal board serigraphy, allow for connection to as many sensors which, if activated, can send
the peripheral into the alarm status.
The inputs can be configured in a number of different ways:
- VIDEO, LOGICAL:
to generate alarms with or without an associated video
- ON, OFF, ON/OFF:
to generate alarms in case of input opening only, input closing only,
and both input opening and closing
- To manage the alarm event in different ways, that is recording onto
hard disk and/or transmission to a remote receiver.
- 24H:
to generate alarms even when the system is disabled.
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If the input is of the VIDEO type, a pre-alarm and an alarm video can be associated to it with the relevant durations in terms of time.
NOTE. In order to optimize performances, we suggest to set only
videos with really operating and full-screen cameras rather than
quads and octals. For example, do not set absent cameras or quad
and octal combinations, since no full-screen image can be retrieved
from these.
If the input is of the LOGICAL type, each alarm will produce a signal without
any associated video, which will be managed according to the mode programmed: recording on hard disk and/or transmission to a remote receiver.
NOTE. Input settings are described at page 72 of the PR-G1 menu
and on the "Inputs" page available on SicepMvc.
Digital outputs
Digital inputs available on ARC-8C/CD and ARC-4C peripherals include 1
enabling output and 8 logical outputs (4 for ARC-4C).
At any moment, a remote user is allowed to query the peripheral and retrieve
or control the digital output status.
Enabling output
The enabling output, marked by the "OEN" label on the terminal board serigraphy, is designed to enable/disable the system from a remote location. To
be enabled and used, it must be directly connected to the INS.DIS connection input on the terminal board.
NOTE. To use this function, an output must be configured as logic
channel 99 in the Data9000 MVS software.
Logical outputs
The outputs available can be used to control loads through relays. Their operation can be configured in either of the following modes available:
- Illuminator:
This output cannot be remotely controlled, but is automatically enabled by the peripheral every time some video is captured by the
corresponding camera. For example, output 1 corresponds to camera
1.
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Static:
This output can be remotely controlled and stays in the status controlled through the last control.
- Monostable:
This output can be remotely enabled; it remains in the status enabled
for the time preset in the "Pulse duration" parameter.
Among the various outputs, the user can select the one called "Generic
alarm output", that is the output that must be automatically enabled if one of
the possible alarms occurs, excluding the one corresponding to ISDN line
failure, which has its own dedicated output.
The generic alarm output behaves differently according to its configuration:
- Monostable:
the output is enabled for the time set in the "Pulse duration" parameter.
- Static:
the output is enabled as soon as the alarm is detected and it is disabled
at the end of a connection with a remote receiver.
- Illuminator:
the alarm has no effect.
NOTE. Output settings are described at page 74 of the PR-G1
menu and on the "Outputs" page available on SicepMvc.
Video inputs
The different video signals on the inputs are digitalized and compressed to
make them available for the processing and recording required. A level can
be set for each video input and the automatic gain control function called
"Agc" can also be enabled. Furthermore, the approximation of the compression algorithm can be changed.
NOTE. The approximation parameter can be changed to reduce
image transmission times and the space for recordings on disk.
Video inputs can also be used to generate alarms. Processing the images
allows different types of alarms to be generated, such as: Motion Detector
alarm, video black-out alarm and no video alarm.
Enabling one of the above-mentioned alarms will automatically generate a
pre-alarm video and an alarm video, if necessary, whose duration and recording modes are respectively established by Pre-alarm T., Alarm T. and
Rec. Mode parameters.
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Motion Detector
Generals
The peripherals considered use a video image processing technology that
allows for the implementation of an automatic motion detection system
called Motion Detector. This function is a useful complement to obtain good
performances and simple installations; its use is mainly designed for indoor
operation, but it can also be used outdoors in some particular cases.
WARNING
WARNING!
The use of the Motion Detector is under the total responsibility of
the Installer, as he is the only technician qualified to determine
whether an environment is suitable or not for its installation.
The Motion Detector can be enabled on all cameras, each of which has 8 areas that can be configured independently as to shape and parameters.
Each area works autonomously with respect to the others, so that different
situations can be controlled on the same camera. The elementary image
processing unit consists of 8x8 pixel square blocks called small blocks.
The Motion Detector is based on the brightness changes due to the introduction of foreign bodies in the sensitive areas; in case any change occurs, if
the set Sensibility is such as to detect them, the small block switches from
the normal to the alarm status. Alarm blocks and normal blocks can coexist
in each individual area. When the number of alarm blocks exceeds the value
set in the "Intruder Size" parameter, the area, consequently the peripheral,
goes into alarm status.
In order to limit false alarm generation, some particular algorithms have
been introduced to neglect irrelevant brightness changes.
It is important to highlight that when the number of alarmed blocks exceeds
the "Intruder Size" threshold the area is not passed into the alarm status immediately, but this condition must be permanent (for a certain period of time)
in order for this to happen. This time interval is not fixed and cannot be set,
but is automatically established by the algorithm.
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The status of the Motion Detector, that can be directly viewed on the images
available through the SicepMVC software, can take on multiple aspects:
- If the images have no additional symbols: the Motion Detector is in the
normal state and no block is alarmed.
- If the images contain visible black symbols: the Motion Detector is in
the normal state, the number of alarmed blocks does not exceed the
Intruder value.
- If the images contain visible symbols in the colour of the relevant
area: the Motion Detector is in the normal state, the number of alarmed
blocks has exceeded the Intruder value, but not long enough to generate an alarm.
- If the images contain visible < symbols in the colour of the relevant
area: the Motion Detector is in the alarm status.
- The status of the Motion Detector is displayed in the "Motion Detector
Status" box: Alarm or Normal.
For particular applications, a sequence of areas can be established that
must be alarmed individually before an effective Motion Detector alarm is
generated. In this case, the alarm is generated only and if the areas are
alarmed following the pre-established sequence and within the preset time
interval.
- The Motion Detector can be activated at system insertion or at a system insertion with a time-set basis. In the second case, its operation
can be limited to two daily time slots on a weekly basis.
NOTE. To activate the motion detector on a time basis, please refer
to the "Motion hours" page on the SicepMVC software.
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Motion Detector configuration
The procedure described below should be followed to configure the Motion
Detector using the SicepMvc software. See the relevant section of this manual for further information.
- After connecting the device, select the SicepMVC page regarding the
camera on which the Motion Detector is to be used.
- Select the framing for the camera (this is a very important factor, as the
field should be neither excessively large nor excessively narrow).
- Enable the Motion Detector alarm by checking the appropriate box in
the "Video Alarms" group.
- Select the area to be configured using the "Area" control in the "Motion
detector area parameters" group. The Area control selects the current
area and all the configuration actions are referred to that area.
- Enable the current area and select the colour (8 colours are available,
so a different colour can be assigned to each area).
Draw the area using the available tools: pen and eraser The area should be
built specifically avoiding sharp brightness changes due to environmental
causes, and so as to highlight those due to the event to be detected; set the
area preferably on poorly detailed backgrounds and not on excessively
clear or glossy surfaces.
- Set the foreign body size to be used as alarm-generating threshold using the "Intruder Size" parameter expressed in number of blocks.
Take the area sensitivity to a value of 80 and simulate an intrusion; keep adjusting the sensitivity and intrusion object parameters until the following
events occur:
- no alarmed block should be ever seen with no intrusion object introduced;
- the Motion Detector must be alarmed upon intrusion object passage;
- If the alarm function is used on a sequence of areas, as described
above, repeat the operations listed above to set the other areas, set
the "Area sequence" and "Sequence Max T." parameters, and simulate the presentation of the sequence to ensure its outcome in the
"Motion detector status" box.
NOTE. To configure the motion detector, please refer to the
"Camera" page on the SicepMVC software.
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Video black-out
When enabled, an alarm is generated when the image is suddenly darkened
on the camera.
WARNING
WARNING!
In order to avoid false alarms, the area shot by the cameras with
the "Black-Out" function must be constantly lit.
Video cutting
When enabled, an alarm is generated when the video signal on the corresponding input is missing.
Quad
The peripherals have an internal function called QUAD that ca be used to
obtain a digital composition of 4 cameras to rapidly and simultaneously control multiple cameras. 4 preset compositions are available: Quad1..4.
NOTE. The Quad function is not available for the video output and
is not reversible, that is to say it is not possible to retrieve the original
full-screen images from it.
Octal
Similarly to the quad function, another function is available on ARC-8C/CD
peripherals, provided with 8 video inputs, allowing a digital combination of 8
cameras to be obtained. The resulting image is subdivided into 9 parts, one
of which is not used.
NOTE. As for the quad, the OCTAL function too is not available or
reversible for the video output.
Video output
Video signals inputting the peripherals are not only digitalized and compressed, but also cyclically sent to a video output marked with the "OUT
VIDEO" label on the terminal board serigraphy, which can be connected to
an analogue monitor for local surveillance. The sequence and permanence
times on each input can be programmed as the user prefers.
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Internal checks
The peripheral carries out some internal checks to ensure its own operating
state; in particular, it checks the mains voltage supply, door closing and battery charge status. When there is a change in one of the above-mentioned
checks, the peripheral sends a signal to a preset remote receiver.
Power failure
The power supply is continuously monitored by the peripheral to check both
the 230/110Vac mains voltage and the power supply unit operation. Should
any failure occur, a timer is activated to count a preset number of minutes, after which, if power supply has not been restored, a signal is sent to a preset
remote receiver.
NOTE. Obviously, the condition described above is possible only
when a buffer battery is provided.
To configure the number of minutes to wait before the power failure
signal is sent, access page 71 of the PR-G1 menu and the “Generals” page available on SicepMvc.
Tampering
The system container is provided with an anti-tampering microswitch called
"Tamper". At each opening/closing of the door, a signal is sent to a preset remote receiver.
Battery down
The peripheral continuously checks the power voltage value; if this goes
down below 10.5V, a signal is sent to a preset remote receiver, while its resetting is transmitted when voltage goes up to over 12.5V.
The purpose of this check is to ensure that the power supply unit works properly with the mains voltage at 230/110Vac and, in case of voltage failure, that
the buffer battery installed is in the proper state of charge.
WARNING
WARNING!
In ARC-8CD peripherals, if the battery voltage is lowered below
a threshold of 10.5 volt, recording on the hard disk is interrupted.
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ISDN line check
The peripherals provided with an ISDN modem implement a function to detect ISDN line cutting.
The device calls itself at 1 minute intervals and, based on the answer obtained, it infers the line status (supplied or failing). If the ISDN line is absent
for the total number of preset attempts, the line failure alarm output is
activated.
The line failure alarm output behaves differently according to its configuration:
- Monostable:
the output is enabled for the time set in the "Pulse duration" parameter.
- Static:
the output is activated as soon as the alarm is detected and must be
disabled explicitly by an operator.
- Illuminator:
the alarm has no effect.
As regards the operation of the activated output, the same conditions described for the general alarm output apply.
WARNING
WARNING!
No charge is debited by the telephone line provider for this check
because there is no answer to the call. The number to be dialled
must be the number of the peripheral and the ISDN box, which
must be of the Point-Multipoint type, should have no other
ISDN devices connected and answering.
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6.6 - ARC-8CD models specifications
The ARC-8CD models are also provided with a hard disk digital recording
function.
The video recorded on the hard disk is the video that the peripheral is acquiring based on the preset recording mode, operating mode and peripheral
status.
This recording can be continuous or activated only in case of an alarm event.
Once the Hard Disk is full, the oldest recordings are overwritten.
The recordings stored on the HD can be retrieved at any moment following
the methods described in the previous section "Log-type video queries".
NOTE. Disk use statistics are made available by the peripheral at
page 81 of the PR-G1 menu and on the Hard Disk page on
SicepMvc.
If large amounts of video are to be transferred on another support or if the
user needs to perform queries in a simple and fast way, the Hard Disk can be
removed, installed on a PC and access to it may be ensured through the
Arc8DiskTool application, a software allowing for searching and exporting
shots in AVI format.
The following sections contain descriptions of all the disk recording
functions.
When the disk is accessed, both for writing and reading, the IDE led in the
right-hand upper corner of the peripheral is lit.
NOTE. In case of Hard Disk malfunction, an alarm message is sent
to a remote receiver provided with DATA 9000 MVS software.
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Recording mode
As previously described, the peripherals acquire images to build a
pre-alarm video, an alarm video and a query response video. Each type
of video will operate different recording modes based on the peripheral status and settings.
The different options available are described below.
NOTE. Hard disk recording settings are available at page 82 of the
PR-G1 menu and in the Hard Disk page on SicepMvc.
Recording the pre-alarm video
Pre-alarm video recording can be enabled or disabled both with an Enabled
and with a Disabled system.
NOTE. Recording is enabled, writing on disk is performed periodically, so the above-mentioned IDE led will flash at about 30 seconds
intervals.
Recording the alarm video
Alarm video recording depends on the settings that define the causes of the
alarm; when preset, the recording mode is the following:
- If the recording is not required for all the cameras on alarm, the peripheral will exclusively be dedicated to the alarm video.
EXAMPLE: If the peripheral was recording the pre-alarm video produced by cameras 1, 2 and 3 and, at one point in time, an alarm is generated in
association with camera 2, the peripheral switches to recording exclusively camera 2.
-
If recordings are required from all the cameras on alarm, then the peripheral will not only record the alarm video, but also the pre-alarm
video.
EXAMPLE: If the peripheral was recording the pre-alarm video produced by cam-
eras 1, 2 and 3 and, at one point in time, an alarm is generated in
association with camera 2, the peripheral keeps recording camera 1, 2
and 3. Vice versa, if an alarm in association with camera 4 is generated, the peripheral keeps recording cameras 1, 2 and 3, but also
camera 4 for the whole duration of the alarm time.
Recording the video to respond to queries
A real time captured video can be recorded if a remote user requests so.
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Recording limits
Limiting recordings is useful in those applications where, for privacy protection reasons, it is forbidden to store video recordings beyond a given period
of time.
If this function is enabled, the peripheral records the images on a hard disk
progressively overwriting the oldest images that do not belong to the pre-established period of time.
WARNING
WARNING!
Enabling this function will definitively delete all the recordings
made beyond the preset period of time.
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7 - SicepMVC programming
7.1 - General features
SicepMvc is a software consisting in a program developed for personal computers with the aim of configuring new generation Sicep peripherals.
It is a Client-type configuration program, not dependent on the version of the
firmware installed on the peripherals, which can communicate with the peripherals via a range of different communication devices and receive from
these special graphic pages in Windows style that allow users to simply and
intuitively programme the devices.
Programming the ARC-8C/CD and ARC-4C peripherals with the MVC software offers the following options:
- access to all parameters and view the images acquired by the cameras;
- access the peripherals locally through the service serial available on
connector P52;
- access the peripherals from remote locations through the available
communication devices: TCP/IP on all device types; GSM, ISDN,
PSTN depending on the model.
Access to configuration options from a remote location is password protected; in particular, the user needs to know both the code and the primary
password.
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Below are described the requirements for connection through the different
communication devices:
- service serial port:
it is a local sort of connection to the peripheral that requires a pin-to-pin
serial cable like the one described in Appendix C; no code or peripheral's password are required.
WARNING
WARNING!
The service serial is normally disabled and needs to be enabled
by pressing the PRG MODE push-button (the same to be used
for disabling). The service serial enabling/disabling is marked by
the blinking of the TX RX and ACK LEDs on the front panel.
-
TCP/IP:
it is a remote sort of connection that requires an ethernet cable compliant with the specifications given in Appendix C; no peripheral code or
primary password are required.
Modem:
it is a remote sort of connection that requires a PSTN modem for connection
to peripherals provided with PSTN and GSM modems, or an ISDN modem
for peripherals provided with an ISDN modem; the peripherals' code and
primary password are required.
7.2 - Description of operations
In order to configure parameters with the SicepMvc software, please follow
these steps:
- Prepare the PC for connection via the communication device selected;
if local operation is required, enable the peripheral as well.
WARNING
WARNING!
For local operation, enable the service serial pressing the PRG
MODE push-button.
- Launch the SicepMvc software.
Press the Connect push-button on the push-button bar in the SicepMvc
screen page displayed.
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When the dialogue box is displayed, select the desired carrier and set the required parameters.
Press Ok and wait until connection is completed. The connection should be
considered as completed when a list of pages is shown with no error message.
The following writings should be displayed in the status bar:
Line: Connected
Peripheral "firmware_version"
NOTE. The "firmware_version" line provides information about
the type of peripheral and firmware version being currently executed.
-
Access the necessary configuration pages to set the device as required.
Once configuration is completed, press the Disconnect push-button
on the push-button bar in the SicepMvc screen page displayed.
NOTE. A few seconds after disconnection, the peripheral will automatically RESET the device, if necessary, to make the new settings
effective.
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7.3 - Configuration pages
To change parameters when required, some graphic pages are available in
the peripheral's memory with the classic Windows controls associated to the
operating parameters.
Once the SicepMVC software is connected to the peripheral, the operator
can select a page from the list; the selected page is displayed by the
SicepMvc and the graphic controls are initialized with the parameters' values currently in use. Now the operator can read and change them.
The different pages are distinguished between Static Pages and Dynamic
Pages, depending on the mode of access to parameters used.
- Static Pages:
once the page has been loaded, the operator can use the controls to
change parameters; however, these changes are only SicepMvc-local
and do not affect the peripheral. To store the new values in the memory, press the Transmit push-button on the SicepMvc push-button
bar. Before pressing the Transmit push-button, the operator may at
any moment reload the page controls with the initial values by pressing
the Reload push-button.
- Dynamic Pages:
These pages continuously exchange data with the peripheral. The
data are loaded by the peripheral when the page is selected and each
change made to the parameters immediately affects the value stored
in the peripheral's memory. The Transmit and Reload push-buttons in
these pages are disabled.
NOTE. The changes made to the parameters shown in the form of a
text box in dynamic pages become effective only when that parameter is deselected: in other words, in order for the change to become
effective, the user must select the parameter, change the value and
deselect the parameter.
The different pages are identified by a name and the parameters they contain are grouped, whenever possible, by functional groups. The paragraphs
shown below have the page name as title and their parameters will be
grouped based on their graphic arrangement.
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Generals
Static Page
Identification
The group contains the peripheral access control parameters.
Range
Default
1..9999
100
Max 8 char.
SICEP
Code
It represents the identification code of the peripheral.
Primary password
Default
It represents the first level password - Up to 8 characters, numbers and letters can be typed, distinguished in upper and lower case letters.
Primary password confirm
Max 8 char.
-
When a primary password is edited, retype it in this field to ensure that it has
been spelled correctly.
Secondary password
Max 8 char.
Default
SICEP
It represents the second level password - Up to 8 characters, numbers and
letters can be typed, distinguished in upper and lower case letters.
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Max 8 car.
-
When a secondary password is edited, retype it in this field to ensure that it
has been spelled correctly.
WARNING
WARNING!
It is advisable to use uppercase letters in passwords, because
the Data 9000 MVS central software manages only uppercase
lettered passwords.
Communication
The group contains general communication parameters.
Command Wait (s)
Range
Default
1..240
15
It determines the amount of time, in seconds, during which the peripheral
should remain connected to the receiver after the transmission of an alarm.
ISDN phone N.
-
It is significant only for ISDN modems; it identifies the telephone number to
be used by the peripheral to answer calls in case multinumber boxes are
provided and to make calls for ISDN line supply checks.
WARNING
WARNING!
Enter the ISDN box telephone number to which the peripheral is
connected.
If the ISDN line cutting check is enabled at the box, which should
be of the Point-Multipoint type, no other ISDN device needs to
be connected in order to answer line check calls.
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Ethernet
This group contains the parameters required for communication on an
Ethernet network with TCP/IP protocol.
IP address
Default
10.1.1.111
Sets the IP address for the peripheral.
Subnet mask
Default
255.255.255.0
Sets the subnet mask parameter.
Gateway
Default
0.0.0.0
Sets the gateway address.
Default
MAC
-
Sets MAC address, that is the hexadecimal 6 bytes that make up the physical address of the peripheral on the Ethernet network.
This value is different for each peripheral and should be changed only if
strictly necessary.
Wireless
Default
Disabled
Activates power supply for a wireless Ethernet interface.
Peripheral's behaviour
This group contains general parameters regarding the behaviour of the peripheral.
Privacy on deactivated peripheral
Default
Disabled
Determines access to video queries with a disabled system.
Transmit activation/deactivation
Default
Enabled
Enables/disables transmission of system on and off operations determined
by the changes in the status of the INS.DIS input.
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General video settings
This group contains general video parameters.
Timelapse (s)
Range
Default
0..10
0
Sets the minimum time, in seconds, elapsing between the capturing of two
consecutive images in the pre-alarm mode.
Range
Default
12345678
1234
Quad 1
Default ARC-8C
Default ARC-4C
1234
1234
Quad 2
Default ARC-8C
Default ARC-4C
5678
1234
Quad 3
Default ARC-8C
Default ARC-4C
1357
1234
Quad 4
Default ARC-8C
Default ARC-4C
2468
1234
Cyclic
Determines cyclic viewing sequence.
These values set the cameras to be associated to the different quads. Enter
the 4 figures corresponding to the desired cameras.
Alarms
This group contains the parameters regarding power failure and ISDN line
cutting alarms, and regarding the output to be activated in case of an alarm.
Generic alarm output
-
Default
0
Sets the output to be activated when any alarm is generated.
0
1..4
1..8
No output to be activated
Output to be activated for ARC-4C
Output to be activated for ARC-8C/CD
Supply absence alarm delay (min)
Range
Default
0..240
50
Sets the time to wait before an alarm is generated in case of 230/110Vac
mains voltage failure.
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ISDN check tries
Range
Default
0..9
9
Determines the number of check attempts to fail before generating an ISDN
line failure alarm. Check calls are attempted once per minute. A value 0 disables the check function.
ISDN line absence alarm output
-
Default
4
Specifies the output to be activated when an ISDN line failure alarm is generated.
1..4
1..8
WARNING
Output to be activated for ARC-4C
Output to be activated for ARC-8C/CD
WARNING!
The line cut check works if the ISDN telephone number parameter has been set in the Communication group.
This telephone number must be the same of the ISDN box to
which the peripheral is connected.
The ISDN box must be of the Point-Multipoint type, and no
other ISDN device capable of answering the call should be connected.
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Inputs
Static Page
This page contains the parameters regarding the generation of alarms by
the logical inputs.
Characteristics
The different parameters determine the type of alarm generated and the
management criteria for each input.
Default
Alarmability
Video (ON)
Sets the type of alarm generated by the input.
Disabled
Video (ON)
Video (OFF)
Video (ON/OFF)
Logical (ON)
Logical (OFF)
Logical (ON/OFF)
does not generate alarms
video alarm for input opening
video alarm for input closing
video alarm for input opening and closing
logical alarm for input opening
logical alarm for input closing
logical alarm for input opening and closing
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Default
Rec mode
Hard Disk + Tx
Determines alarm management criteria.
Hard Disk + Tx
Hard Disk
Tx
24h
the alarm is recorded on Hard Disk and
forwarded to the receiver
the alarm is only recorded on Hard Disk
the alarm is only forwarded to the receiver
Default
Disabled
Determines whether the input should generate alarms independently on the
system's enablement status.
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Video
The parameters determine type and duration of the pre-alarm and alarm videos associated to each input.
Default
Prealarm
None
Alarm
None
Default
Establishes which cameras or combination of cameras should be acquired
as pre-alarm/alarm video for the corresponding logical input.
None
Tele1..8
Tele1..4
Quad1..4
Octal
no camera
single full-screen camera for ARC-8C/CD
single full-screen camera for ARC-4C
camera quad
octal (only ARC-8C/CD)
Duration (s) – Prealarm
Duration (s) – Alarm
Range
Default
0..240
30
Range
Default
0..240
10
Establishes the duration, in seconds, of the pre-alarm/alarm video in case of
an alarm on the corresponding logical input.
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Camera
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Dynamic Page
This page contains the parameters for general configuration and for the Motion Detector of the cameras.
General params
Cycle time (s)
Range
Default
1..240
2
Determines the time during which the cyclic viewing function will remain on
the corresponding camera.
Q. Autoquery
Default
384x288 70%
Sets the resolution and quality of the images to be transmitted in automatic
queries.
512x256, 40% compression
512x256, 70% compression
384x288, 40% compression
384x288, 70% compression
Agc
Default
Disabled
Enables or disables the automatic gain control function on the corresponding camera.
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Level
Range
Default
0..7
4
Determines the level of the video signal of the corresponding camera.
Approximation
Range
Default
0..9
5
Sets the approximation for the differential compression algorithm applied to
the images of the corresponding camera. With low values in this parameter,
the images obtained are more accurate but bigger, while, conversely, high
values give less accurate but smaller images.
Video alarms
Default
Motion detector
Disabled
Enables Motion Detector-caused alarm generation on the corresponding
camera.
Default
Video absence
Disabled
Enables alarm generation for the interruption of the video signal on the corresponding camera.
Default
Darkening
Disabled
Enables alarm generation for the black-out of the corresponding camera.
Default
Rec. mode
Hard Disk + Tx
Determines alarm management criteria.
Hard Disk + Tx
Hard Disk
Tx
Prealarm Time (s)
Alarm Time (s)
the alarm is recorded on Hard Disk and
forwarded to the receiver
the alarm is only recorded on Hard Disk
the alarm is only forwarded to the receiver.
Range
Default
0..240
30
Range
Default
0..240
10
These establish the duration, in seconds, of the pre-alarm/alarm video in
case either the Motion Detector, Video Cutting or Black-Out alarm is generated.
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Motion Detector area sequence
This group contains the parameters regulating the area sequencing in the
motion detector mode and the parameters for viewing the motion detector's
status for configuration purposes.
Area sequence
Default
-
Establishes the sequence of the areas required to alarm the motion detector.
Sequence max time (s)
Range
Default
0..240
0
Establishes the maximum time for the presentation of the pre-established
area sequencing.
Motion detector status
Normal/Alarm
This is not a parameter to be set, but something that shows the status of the
motion detector algorithm.
Motion Detector area parameters
This group contains the parameters regarding the individual areas of the
motion detector.
Default
Area
None
Selects the current area for configuration, to which all the group's controls
refer.
None
Area1..8
All
current area, disabled controls.
Selects one of the 8 areas, disabled controls.
Selects all areas. Controls are disabled.
Colour
Default
Red
Establishes a colour for identification of the current area.
Red
Green
Yellow
Light blue
Purple
Cyan
Blue
Violet
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Mode
Config/Test
This is not a parameter to be set, but a way to establish the operating mode of
the area during the setting phase:
Config:
Test:
this is to draw the area and set parameters
this is to adjust the area parameters
Default
Enabled
Disabled
Determines the current area enabling/disabling status
Intruder size
Range
Default
0..1728
0
Establishes the minimum size the intrusion object must reach to alarm the
motion detector.
Sensibility
Range
Default
0..100
0
Establishes the current area sensitivity. The area sensitivity is directly proportional to the parameter value.
Tool
Pen/Eraser
This is not a parameter, but a function to allow the operator to select the tool
to draw the area.
Pen
Eraser
draws a square area made of small blocks
erases a square area made of small blocks
Default
Size
1x1
This is not a parameter, but a function to determine the size of the tool to draw
the area.
1x1
3x3
5x5
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Motion hours
Static Page
This page contains the parameters for activating the motion detector on an
hourly basis.
Time Activation
Default
Disabled
Establishes whether the motion detector should be activated based on time.
Activation hours
This group contains the start and end times of the two motion detector activation bands for each day of the week.
Start (hh:mm)
Activation time.
End (hh:mm)
Disactivation time.
NOTE. Even though enabled based on a given time, the motion detector is active only if the system is enabled.
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Hard disk
Static Page
This page, available on ARC-8C/CD models, contains the parameters for
hard disk recording and its control.
Statistics
This group allows the user to view hard disk use statistics, if the device has a
HD.
Total space (Mb)
Displays total disk capacity expressed in Mbyte.
Free space (Mb)
Displays available disk capacity expressed in Mbyte.
Peripheral activity (dd)
Displays the number of recording days.
Index number
Displays the number of disk sectors that contain a recording. Each sector
can contain up to one hour of recording. All the sectors used are counted, including partially filled sectors.
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Events
Displays the number of alarm recordings on the disk.
Recording mode
This group allows the operator to set disk recording modes.
Record all camera on alarm
Default
Disabled
When enabled, this function starts recording all cameras on disk, including
pre-alarm cameras that are not associated to the alarm.
Record prealarm on activated peripheral
Default
Disabled
Enables/disables pre-alarm recording with an enabled system.
Record prealarm on deactivated peripheral
Default
Disabled
Enables/disables pre-alarm recording with a disabled system.
Record realtime video
Default
Disabled
Enables/disables real time video recording when requested by a remote
user.
Commands
This group contains the controls to be used to delete the disk from a remote
location. In order to prevent accidental deletions, select the Enable controls item, press the Transmit push-button, then select Delete hard disk
and press Transmit again.
Commands disable / Commands enable
The first control enables control forwarding.
None / Hard disk erase
The second control actually forwards the control.
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Recording limitation
This group contains the controls to be used to configure the disk recording
time limit function.
Default
Enabled
Disabled
Enables/disables the use of limits to video recordings on disk.
Max days
Range
Default
1..255
7
If the limit function is enabled, this control determined the maximum number
of days video recordings are allowed to remain on the disk.
WARNING
WARNING!
Enabling this function will definitively delete all the recordings
made beyond the period of time preset in the 'Max # of days' parameter.
Modem
Static Page
This page contains modem control parameters. Folders 'Modem 1' and 'Modem 2' are available on peripherals ARC-8C/CD, while only 'Modem 1' folder
is available on ARC-4C peripherals.
When default values are not shown, it is because they depend on the particular model. See Appendix D for further information.
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Enabled
Default
-
Enables the modem.
No speaker
Default
-
Disables the PSTN modem loudspeaker; it does not affect the other modems.
Check GSM
Default
-
Checks network GSM recording. To be activated only with a GSM modem.
Default
Type
-
Sets the type of modem.
Baudrate
Default
-
Communication speed between the serial and the modem.
Default
Ring
-
Establishes the number of rings after which the peripheral will answer a call.
If this parameter is set to 0, the peripheral will not answer calls.
ISDN prot.
Default
20
Determines the ATB20 control required to set the V.120 protocol.
WARNING
WARNING!
It is significant only for ISDN modems - Do not change and leave
set at 20.
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Receivers
Static Page
This page allows the user to set parameters regarding the receivers of the
peripheral’s alarm calls.
Default
Vector
Disabled
Sets the communication device to be used for connection with the receiver.
Disabled
Modem 1
Modem 2
Tcp/Ip
Available modem
Default
Phone N. / IP Address
-
Indicates the telephone number or Ip address of the receiver to be used for
connection.
Tries
Range
Default
1..9
3
Sets the number of attempts to be performed to try to connect to the receiver.
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Clock
Dynamic Page
This page contains the controls to set the time, date, day and the central control unit synchronization mode.
Synchronization
Default
Disabled
It synchronizes the peripheral with the time shown on the remote computer
in case this sends a query.
Date
-
Time
-
Current time and date are displayed and can be changed.
Week day
-
Displays the current week day and allows for its change.
Clock set
Default
Disabled
Sets date and time. If disabled, previous controls are in display mode; if enables, controls are in edit mode.
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8 - Programming through PR-G1
8.1 - General features
The PR-G1 is a simple serial terminal
that allows a user to set a subsystem of
operating parameters for the peripherals. In fact, not all pa ram e ters are
accessible with this method; in particular, Motion Detector parameters are not
available because their setting requires
the user to view the images taken by the
cameras.
terminal ver. 1.0
PRG1
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
= CLR ESC ENT
Since a more advanced remote configuration tool such as the SicepMvc
software is available, the "Remote PR-G1" protocol has not been implemented on the peripherals and configuration is possible through PR-G1 only
in local mode through the service serial available on the P53 connector.
WARNING
WARNING!
The service serial is normally disabled and needs to be enabled
by pressing the PRG MODE push-button (the same to be used
for disabling). Enable and disable operations are marked by the
flashing of the TX RX and ACK LEDs on the front panel, as well
as by the display of the "PRG MODE ON" and "PRG MODE OFF"
phrases on the PR-G1 screen, respectively.
Through the PR-G1, users can access a display and edit menu in text mode
where they can change parameters; this menu includes a number of pages
that can be selected using alphanumerical codes. The menu, hereinafter
identified as PRG1, is normally displayed on a waiting screen called Main
page.
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It is organized into Single pages, Multiple pages, Parameters and Multiple parameters, as described below:
- Single page:
identifies an item in the PRG1 menu, that can be accessed using an
alphanumerical code, which groups parameters; each individual parameter can be directly accessed by typing in the code of the page
followed by the parameter order number.
Code 71 accesses the general peripheral configuration page; code
712 accesses the second parameter of page 71.
- Multiple page:
identifies an item in the PRG1 menu consisting in a group of identical
sub-pages repeated for a given number of times. A sub-page can be
directly accessed by typing in the code of the multiple page followed by
the sub-page order number; the individual parameters of each
sub-page cannot be directly accessed.
EXAMPLE: Code 72 accesses the logical input configuration page; code 723 accesses the sub-page of the third logical input.
- Parameter:
identifies the menu item for viewing and changing an individual parameter.
- Multiple parameter:
identifies a menu item consisting in a group of identical parameters repeated for a given number of times; only the first parameter of the
group ca be accessed directly, while the remaining parameters can be
accessed sequentially.
EXAMPLE: Code 717 accesses the QUAD1 parameter, while the remaining
QUAD2, QUAD3, and QUAD4 are accessible in sequence.
The PR-G1 terminal is provided with a display with two lines including 20
characters each, 16 alphanumerical keys and 4 control keys, whose functions are described below:
• 0, ..9, A, ..F
These can be used to enter page access codes and new parameter
values.
• =
With text-type parameters, this control replaces the current text with
an empty string.
• CLR
Deletes typed characters locally in the PR-G1.
• ESC
Exits the current page, sub-page or parameter and returns to the upper level; parameters are not saved when this key is pressed.
• ENT
Sends the command typed on the PR-G1 to the peripheral and
passes to the subsequent parameter after saving the new parameter
value or confirming the current one.
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In detail, the ENT key performs the following actions depending on the current page, sub-page or parameter:
- If the current page is the Main page, the ENT key passes to the page,
sub-page or parameter corresponding to the code typed, if this is correct; otherwise, it temporarily displays an error message and then
goes back to the Main page. If the ENT key is pressed without any
code, an "OK" or "Ready" message will be displayed to indicate that
the PRG1 is ready and in the Main page.
- If the current page is not the Main page but a Single page, the ENT key
passes to the parameter indexed by the code typed, if this is correct;
otherwise, it temporarily displays an error message and remains in the
current page. If the ENT key is pressed without any code, the system
will pass to the first parameter in the current page.
- If the current page is not the Main page but a Multiple page, the ENT
key passes to the first parameter of the sub-page indexed by the code
typed, if this is correct; otherwise, it temporarily displays an error message and remains in the current page. If the ENT key is pressed
without any code, the system will pass to the first parameter in the first
sub-page.
- If there is a current parameter, the ENT key sets, if it is correct, the new
value for that parameter and then passes to the subsequent parameter; if the new value is not consistent, an error message is displayed for
1 second and the system remains on the current parameter. If the ENT
key is pressed without any code, the system will pass to the subsequent parameter and confirm the current value.
NOTE. If no control is typed for 30'', the PRG1 will automatically go
back to the Main page.
If inactivity is prolonged for 5', the peripheral will go in “PRG
OFF” mode.
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8.2 - Description of operations
In order to configure parameters with the PR-G1, please follow these steps:
- Introduce the PR-G1 connector into the P53 connector on the logic
card; if the J4 jumper is closed, this operation will determine a card reset session.
- Wait until the "TERMINAL ver. 1.0" message is displayed on the
PR-G1 screen.
NOTE. This message is not generated by the peripheral, but by the
PR-G1 itself to identify its version.
-
Press the PRG MODE push-button until the "PRG MODE ON" message
is displayed on the PR-G1 screen; LEDs TX RX and ACK on the peripheral's front panel will simultaneously flash.
NOTE. This operation has enabled the service serial for communication with the PR-G1.
-
If the "PRG MODE OFF" message has been displayed, the service serial, which was enabled, has been disabled; in this case, repeat the
procedure.
Change the parameters by accessing the relevant pages and, once
configuration is completed, press RESET to restart the firmware with
the new settings.
NOTE. Confirming the new parameter values in the different pages
will definitively change the parameter, but to make this effective the
whole peripheral must be reset.
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8.3 - Configuration pages
The configuration menu pages are described in the subsequent paragraphs.
Language configuration
Page 10
The language desired for PR-G1 page and parameter display can be selected at page 10.
10
LINGUA / language
0
1
Range
Default
0..1
0
Italiano
English
Modem 1, 2
Pages 51, 52
At pages 51 and 52 the user can set the parameters of the primary and secondary modems respectively connected to the MODEM 1 and MODEM 2
serials of the peripheral.
On ARC-4C peripherals, only Modem 1 is available, therefore only page 51.
When default values are not shown, it is because they depend on the particular model.
52
MODEM 1 [1..7]
MODEM 2 [1..7]
51 1
1^ type
Range
0..3
-
52 1
2^ type
Range
Default
0..3
3
51
Sets the type of modem.
0
1
2
3
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PSTN
19200 baud GSM
9600 baud GSM
Default
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51 2
1^ enabled
Range
0..1
-
52 2
2^ enabled
Range
Default
0..1
-
Default
Default
Enables the modem.
0
1
Disabled
Enabled
51 3
1^ BAUD
Range
0..4
-
52 3
2^ BAUD
Range
Default
0..4
0
Communication speed between serial and modem.
0
1
2
3
4
9600
19200
38400
57600
115200
51 4
1^ PROT. ISDN
Default
52 4
2^ PROT. ISDN
Default
20
20
Determines the ATB20 control required to set the V.120 protocol.
WARNING
WARNING!
It is significant only for ISDN modems - Do not change and leave
set at 20.
51 5
1^ N. RING
Range
0..9
1
52 5
2^ N. RING
Range
Default
0..9
1
Default
Establishes the number of rings after which the peripheral will answer a call.
If this parameter is set to 0, the peripheral will not answer calls.
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51 6
1^ .check GSM
Range
0..1
0
52 6
2^ check. GSM
Range
Default
0..1
1
Default
Checks network GSM recording. To be activated only with a GSM modem.
0
1
Disabled
Enabled
51 7
1^ mute
Range
0..1
0
52 7
2^ mute
Range
Default
0..1
0
Default
Disables the PSTN modem loudspeaker; it does not affect the other modems.
0
1
Enabled
Disabled
Tcp/Ip
Page 53
Page 53 contains the options to set TCP/IP protocol communication parameters.
53
TCPIP [1..4]
WARNING
WARNING!
To set PER, NET, and GW parameters, type letter A instead of
the point: to enter 10.155.4.7 type 10A155A4A7.
53 1
PER
Default
10.1.1.111
Sets the IP address for the peripheral.
53 2
NET
Default
255.255.255.0
Sets the subnet mask parameter.
53 3
GW
Sets the gateway address.
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M
Default
-
Sets MAC address, that is the hexadecimal 6 bytes that make up the physical address of the peripheral on the Ethernet network.
This value is different for each peripheral and should be changed only if
strictly necessary.
53 5
supply WIRELESS
Range
Default
0..1
0
Activates power supply for a wireless Ethernet interface.
0
1
Disabled
Enabled
Receivers 1, 2, 3, 4
Pages 61, 62, 63, 64
Pages 61, 62, 63, and 64 allow the user to set parameters regarding the receivers of the peripheral's alarm calls.
Since default ranges and values are the same for all receivers, pages are
generically indicated below with code 6X, where X is 1..4.
6X
DEST. X [1..3]
6X 1
X^ D
Default
-
Indicates the telephone number or IP address of the receiver for connection
when an alarm is to be forwarded.
WARNING
WARNING!
To set this parameter as an address, type letter A instead of the
point:
6X 2
X^ Tries
Range
Default
1..9
3
Sets the number of attempts to be performed to try to connect to the receiver.
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X^ VEcTOR
Range
Default
0..4
0
Sets the carrier to be used for connection with the receiver.
0
1
2
3
4
Disabled
Primary modem
Secondary modem
Tcp/Ip
First available modem
Peripheral
Page 71
Page 71 contains the options to set general peripheral operation parameters.
71
peripheral [1..9]
71 1
CODE
Range
Default
1..9999
100
Sets the peripheral's identification code.
71 2
PASSWORD1
Max 8 char.
PASSWORD2
Max 8 char.
Default
SICEP
Default
SICEP
These determine the primary and secondary passwords, respectively, for
accessing the peripheral.
71 3
PRIVACY
Range
Default
0..1
0
Determines access to video queries with a disabled system.
0
1
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Enabled privacy
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TEL.
-
Default
-
It is significant only for ISDN modems; it identifies the telephone number to
be used by the peripheral to answer calls for ISDN line supply checks.
WARNING
WARNING!
Enter the ISDN box telephone number to which the peripheral is
connected.
The ISDN box must be of the Point-Multipoint type, and no
other ISDN device capable of answering the call should be connected.
71 5
Command wait
Range
Default
0..240
15
It determines the amount of time, in seconds, during which the peripheral
should remain connected to the receiver after the transmission of an alarm.
71 6
Alarm output
-
Default
0
Sets the output to be activated when any alarm is generated.
0
1..8
1..4
71 7
No output to be activated
Output to be activated for ARC-8C/CD
Output to be activated for ARC-4C
QUAD1
Default ARC-8C
1234
1234
QUAD2
Default ARC-8C
Default ARC-4C
5678
1234
QUAD3
Default ARC-8C
Default ARC-4C
1357
1234
QUAD4
Default ARC-8C
Default ARC-4C
2468
1234
Default ARC-4C
These values set the cameras to be associated to the different quads. Enter
the 4 figures corresponding to the desired cameras.
71 8
T. Supply alarm
Range
Default
0..240
50
Sets the time to wait before an alarm is generated in case of 230/110Vac
mains voltage failure.
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Range
Default
0..1
0
Enables/disables transmission of system on and off operations determined
by the changes in the status of the INS.DIS input.
0
1
Does not transmit enabling/disabling
Transmits enabling/disabling
Inputs
Page 72
Page 72 allows for the setting of general logical input operation parameters.
This page is a multiple type of page and is repeated for the number of inputs
available; parameters will be described once and for all by indicating a generic input with X.
X=1..8 for ARC-8C/CD
X=1..4 for ARC-4C
72
Input *x [1..7]
* means 8 for ARC-8C/CD and 4 for ARC-4C.
72 X
X^ Type
Range
Default
0..7
1
Sets the type of alarm generated by the input.
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Disabled
does not generate alarms
Video for opening
Input alarm + video
Video for closing
Input alarm + video
Video for status change Input alarm + video
Disabled
does not generate alarms
Logical for opening
Input alarm
Logical for closing
Input alarm
Logical for status change Input alarm
NOTE. The parameters of the video associated to the input can be
accessed only if the TYPE parameter has been set on a value included between 0 and 3.
72 X
X^ 24hours
Range
Default
0..1
0
Determines whether the input should generate alarms independently on the
system's disablement status.
0
1
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X^ Alarm mode
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Range
Default
0..2
0
Determines alarm management criteria.
0
1
2
72 X
the alarm is recorded on Hard Disk and transmitted to
the receiver
the alarm is only recorded on Hard Disk
the alarm is only forwarded to the receiver
X^ preal. video
-
Default
0
Establishes which cameras or combination of cameras should be acquired
as pre-alarm video for the corresponding logical input.
0
1..8
41..44
81
72 X
no camera
single full-screen camera
camera quad
octal (only ARC-8C/CD)
X^ preal. time
Range
Default
0..240
30
Establishes the duration, in seconds, of the pre-alarm video in case of an
alarm on the corresponding logical input.
72 X
X^ ALARM video
-
Default
X
Establishes which cameras or combination of cameras should be acquired
as alarm video for the corresponding logical input.
0
1..8
41..44
81
no camera
single full-screen camera
camera quad
octal (only ARC-8C/CD)
NOTE. The default value corresponds to the single camera associated to the input. For example, camera 4 will be associated as alarm
video to input 4.
72 X
X^ ALARM time
Range
Default
0..240
10
Establishes the duration, in seconds, of the alarm video in case of an alarm
on the corresponding logical input.
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Cameras
Page 73
Page 73 allows the user to set camera parameters. This page is a multiple
type of page and is repeated for the number of cameras available; parameters will be described once and for all by indicating a generic camera with X.
X=1..8 for ARC-8C/CD
X=1..4 for ARC-4C
73
TELECAMERE *x [1..4]
* means 8 for ARC-8C/CD and 4 for ARC-4C.
73 X
X^ Q.AUTOQUERY
Range
Default
3..6
6
Sets the resolution and quality of the images to be transmitted in automatic
queries.
3
4
5
6
73 X
512x256, 40% compression
512x256, 70% compression
384x288, 40% compression
384x288, 70% compression
X^ AGC
Range
Default
0..1
0
Enables or disables the automatic gain control function on the corresponding camera.
0
1
73 X
disables AGC function
enables AGC function
X^ approximation
Range
Default
0..9
5
Sets the approximation for the differential compression algorithm applied to
the images of the corresponding camera. With low values in this parameter,
the images obtained are more accurate but bigger, while, conversely, high
values give less accurate but smaller images.
73 *
TIME LAPSE
Range
Default
0..10
0
Sets the minimum time, in seconds, elapsing between the capturing of two
consecutive images in the pre-alarm mode.
* means 9 for ARC-8C/CD and 5 for ARC-4C.
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Outputs
Page 74
Page 74 contains the options to set the peripheral's logical inputs operation
parameters. This page is a multiple type of page and is repeated for the number of outputs available; parameters will be described once and for all by
indicating a generic output with X, where:
X=1..8 for ARC-8C/CD
X=1..4 for ARC-4C
74
output*x [1..3]
* means 8 for ARC-8C/CD and 4 for ARC-4C.
74 X
X^ type
Range
Default
0..2
2
Range
Default
0..240
100
Determines the output operation mode.
0
1
2
74 X
Static.
Monostable.
Illuminator.
X^ pulse time
Determines the duration of the pulse in tenths of seconds, if the output has
been set as Monostable.
NOTE. The pulse time parameter can be accessed only if the output has been set as Monostable.
74 X
X^ STATE
Range
Default
0..1
0
Determines the output status, when the output has been set as Static or
Monostable.
0
1
output disabled
output enabled
NOTE. The STATE parameter can be accessed only if the output
has been set as Static or Monostable; in the latter case, the
enablement status is maintained for the time set in the pulse time
parameter.
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Standard
Page 76
Page 76 allows the user to reset standard configuration parameters.
76
Default cfg [ENT/ESC]
Asks for operation confirmation
ENT resets standard parameters and resets the peripheral
ESC exits the function without performing any operation.
WARNING
WARNING!
The standard configuration is the factory configuration; when it is
reset, operating parameters need to be reset based on the
model and specific requirements. See Appendix D for these
settings.
ISDN check
Page 77
Page 77 contains the options to set ISDN line check parameters.
77
check ISDN [1..2]
WARNING
WARNING!
The line cut check will work if the TEL parameter at page 71 has
been set. This telephone number must be the same of the ISDN
box to which the peripheral is connected. The ISDN box must be
of the Point-Multipoint type, and no other ISDN device capable
of answering the call should be connected.
77 1
tries
Range
Default
0..9
0
Determines the number of check attempts to fail before generating an ISDN
line failure alarm. Check calls are attempted once per minute. A value 0 disables the check function.
77 2
output
-
-
Specifies the output to be activated when an ISDN line failure alarm is generated.
1..8
1..4
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Output to be activated for ARC-8C/CD, default = 8
Output to be activated for ARC-4C, default = 4
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Cyclic view
Page 78
Page 78 contains the options to set the parameters of the cyclic view function based on the video inputs available on the peripheral. In particular, there
will be 8 of these inputs for ARC-8C/CD peripherals and 4 for ARC-4C
peripherals.
73
CYCLIC [1..*]
* means 9 for ARC-8C/CD and 5 for ARC-4C.
Therefore:
X=1..8 for ARC-8C/CD
X=1..4 for ARC-4C
78 X
TIME
Range
Default
0..240
2
Determines the time during which the cyclic viewing function will remain on
the corresponding camera.
ARC-4C
78 5
SEQUENCE
Default
-
1234
-
12345678
Determines cyclic viewing sequence.
ARC-8C/CD
78 9
SEQUENCE
Default
Determines cyclic viewing sequence.
Clock
Page 80
Page 80 allows the user to set the date on the internal peripheral's clock and
to enable its synchronization with the central control unit.
80
CLOCK [1..3]
80 1
DATE: DD/MM/YYYY
Edits current date and allows for changes. Set 8 digits without spaces:
DDMMYYYY
EXAMPLE: To set 29/04/2005 type 29042005
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TIME: HH/MM
Edits current time and allows for changes. Set 4 digits without spaces:
HHMM.
EXAMPLE: To set 12:40 type 1240
80 3
SINCRONIZZAZIONE
Range
Default
0
0
Determines the fact that the peripheral is synchronized, or not, with the remote computer in case this sends a query.
0
1
synchronization disabled
synchronization enabled
HD Statistics
Page 81
Page 81 allows the hard disk use statistics to be displayed, if the device has
a HD.
81
HD STATS [1..5]
81 -
TOTAL
Displays total disk capacity expressed in Mbyte.
81 -
free
Displays available disk capacity expressed in Mbyte.
81 -
REc
Displays the number of recording days.
81 -
NDX
Displays the number of disk sectors that contain a recording. Each sector
can contain up to one hour of recording. All the sectors used are counted, including partially filled sectors.
81 -
EVE
Displays the number of alarm recordings on the disk.
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HD recording
Page 82
Page 82 allows the user to set the different recording modes for the images
to be acquired by the peripheral in the different operating modes available.
82
HARD-DISK rec [1..6]
82 1
System enabled
Range
Default
0..1
0
Specifies whether the images acquired as pre-alarm should be recorded on
disk with a disabled system.
0
1
82 2
does not record
records
System disabled
Range
Default
0..1
0
Specifies whether the images acquired as pre-alarm should be recorded on
disk with an enabled system.
0
1
82 3
does not record
records
Realtime video
Range
Default
0..1
0
Specifies whether the images acquired during real time video queries
should be recorded on disk or not.
0
1
82 4
does not record
records
All VIDEO
Range
Default
0..1
0
Establishes, in case an alarm is generated and for the total alarm duration
time set, whether only the video of the camera associated to the alarm
should be recorded or all the other cameras already set as pre-alarm should
be recorded continuously as well.
0
1
records only camera associated to alarm
keeps recording all other cameras too
NOTE. This parameter refers to the behaviour the peripheral will
maintain during an alarm status, at the end of which the peripheral is
supposed to resume the behaviour originally set for pre-alarm.
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Limit rec
Range
Default
0..1
0
Determines the use of limits to video recordings on disk.
0
1
WARNING
does not limit recording permanence of recordings
limits permanence of recordings
WARNING!
Enabling this function will definitively delete all the recordings
made beyond the period of time preset in the 'Max GIORNI’ parameter.
82 6
MAX days
Range
Default
1..255
7
If the limit function is enabled, this control determined the maximum number
of days video recordings are allowed to remain on the disk.
Empty HD
Page 83
Page 83 allows disk contents to be deleted.
82
HD erase? [ENT/ESC]
Asks for operation confirmation
ENT deletes disk contents and resets the peripheral
ESC exits the function without performing any operation
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Page F2
Page F2 allows the user to check GSM modem status, if any is provided.
NOTE. This function may not be available on some GSM modems.
F2
C.GSM vector? [1,2]
To perform this check, enter the carrier connected to the GSM and press
ENT. To scroll down different information texts, press ENT again. When the
message above is displayed, checks are over. Press ESC to exit any abnormal situation. The following information will be shown on the peripheral's
PR-G1 display:
+CSQ: X,Y
X
Y
represents the GSM signal level, which may vary
from 0 to 31, 99 indicates no signal.
not significant.
NOTE. A signal level below 10 is not sufficient for the peripheral.
+CREG: 0,Z
Z
represents the type of recording in the GSM network and
may be assigned the following values:
0
not recorded
1
normal recording
2
network search
3
recording not allowed
4
unknown
5
roaming recording.
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9 - MAINTENANCE
9.1 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN
FAILURES OR OPERATING ABNORMALITIES)
The table below lists a number of possible operating failures or faults, with
their relevant probable solution.
Should this list not be sufficient to solve the problem, please contact SICEP's
Support Center.
PROBLEM
The peripheral cannot be
switched on
POSSIBLE CAUSE
RESOLUTION
Power supply is missing
Ensure that the fuses on the logical card or power supply unit
are not blown.
Ensure that the power supply plug is correctly inserted in the
mains socket.
Firmware application is missing
Introduce the PR-G1 and press the RESET push-button on
the peripheral: if the “Flash Error” message is displayed on
the PR-G1 screen, the firmware application is not provided on
the card.
Hardware failure
Introduce the PR-G1, press the RESET push-button on the
peripheral, then press PRG MODE until the firmware version
is displayed on the PR-G1 screen: the type of error found will
subsequently be shown.
The software is incompatible:
the MVS version is older than
1.46c.
Upgrade the DATA 9000 MVS software to the current version.
Wrong carrier or receiver
configuration.
Check programming at pages [51,52,53] and [61,62,63,64] in
the PRG1
Low GSM signal level.
Check GSM signal level using the F2 function in the PR-G1. If
there is not enough field, try to place the peripheral or the
GSM antenna in a different position.
Wrong camera illumination.
Change camera angle shot or type of illumination: if
fluorescent lamps are being used, try to replace them with
incandescent lamps.
Wrong camera termination; a
camera may be parallel
connected to more inputs.
Check the termination of each camera.
After switching the peripheral on
all the LEDs are flashing.
The ARC-8C peripheral cannot
be controlled from the MVS
control unit.
The peripheral does not send the
alarm signal or the connection
test.
The images received are dark
and have no contrast.
Clear horizontal lines are visible
on the images.
The peripheral does not respond
to queries, but sends the alarm
correctly.
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Video connection cables have a
wrong impedance.
Use 75Ω impedance coaxial cables.
The GSM modem is disturbing
the camera.
Position the camera and its cables further away from the
GSM antenna.
All models: the peripheral’s IP
address to be queried is wrong.
Ensure that the IP address has been set correctly in the
software used for peripheral querying.
Models with modem: the
peripheral’s telephone number
to be called is wrong.
Ensure that the telephone number has been set correctly in
the software used for peripheral querying.
Models with ISDN modem: NT1
box in configuration as
Point-Point.
Contact the line provider to reconfigure it as Point-Multipoint.
Models with PSTN modem:
number of rings greater than 3.
Change the following parameters in the control unit serial port
configuration:
INIT string: add S7=90, Wait for connection: 100
Models with GSM modem: the
SIM has an only phony or only
data contract (M2M).
Request a card with a data contract and use the data number.
Wrong password
Set the correct password.
Activated Privacy and disabled
peripheral.
Introduce the peripheral or perform a query different from a
video query.
Chap. 9 - MAINTENANCE
The peripheral does not respond
to queries through the Ethernet
network.
The main control unit does not
receive the peripheral.
The peripheral does not transmit
the pre-alarm.
The peripheral does not transmit
the alarm.
The peripheral does not respond
to log queries.
ARC-8C/CD ARC-4C
Queries have been performed
to the peripheral and then the IP
address has been changed.
Command the peripheral to forward an alarm to a valid
receiver on the network to register the new IP address.
The telephone number to be
called is wrong the peripheral.
Ensure that the receivers’ programming pages are
programmed correctly.
Low GSM signal level.
Check signal level using a mobile phone. If there is not
enough field, try to place the peripheral or the GSM antenna
in a different position.
The main control unit’s modem
or serial port are not configured
correctly or are blocked.
Check their configurations and reset the port and modem.
On the peripheral: the modem is
not configured.
Check modem programming.
Alarm coming from a
24h-operating input with a
disconnected peripheral.
When the peripheral is disconnected, pre-alarm is not
available.
Wrong pre-alarm video
Ensure that the logical input that has generated the alarm has
programming associated to one an associated pre-alarm video whose duration is greater than
among logical inputs
0.
Wrong alarm video
programming associated to one
among logical inputs
Ensure that the alarm video exists for the logical input
considered and that its set duration is different from 0.
Wrong recording mode
programming.
Ensure that alarm video transmission is preset.
An incomplete date has been
entered.
Always write the year in the 4 digit format.
The date entered does not exist
among recordings.
Check the peripheral’s activity period and recording modes.
The peripheral’s clock is not
aligned (slow) with respect to
the main operating unit.
Check that the internal peripheral clock is in good working
conditions.
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Chap. 10 - Appendix A: Types of connection
10 - Appendix A: Types of connection
The different options for connection between the peripherals and remote users are illustrated in this appendix.
10.1- Modem connection
PSTN OR ISDN
LINE
Advanced Remote Control
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MODEM ISDN
PSTN
GSM or TCP-IP
PERIPHERAL UNIT ARC-8C
ARC-8CD
ARC-4C
DATA 9000 MVS
or FREE-VISION COLOR
GSM
NETWORK
10.2- Tcp/Ip connection
Advanced Remote Control
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Ethernet X-cable
PERIPHERAL UNIT ARC-8C
ARC-8CD
ARC-4C
DATA 9000 MVS / FREE-VISION COLOR
Advanced Remote Control
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PERIPHERAL UNIT ARC-8C
ARC-8CD
ARC-4C
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Ethernet direct cable
HUB / SWITCH
DATA 9000 MVS
FREE-VISION COLOR
DATA 9000 MVS
FREE-VISION COLOR
Chap. 11 - Appendix B: Special operations
ARC-8C/CD ARC-4C
11 - Appendix B: Special operations
11.1- Grounding
Peripheral grounding should be provided by connecting the yellow/green Yellow/Green
GROUND
wire of the power supply cord directly
onto the chassis and, from this, onto the
connector terminal board. For details,
see figure below.
11.2- Installing a SIM on GSM
In the versions provided with GSM modem, the peripherals need a SIM
CARD with the following characteristics:
PHONY and DATA contract in Asynchronous mode, 9600, not transparent
NOTE. M2M (Machine To Machine) SIM cards cannot be used,
since they do not allow bi-directional data transfer.
Please, contact a GSM network provider for further information.
WARNING
WARNING!
Before handling a SIM Card, the person handling it should make
sure that his/her body is not a source of static electricity by touching a grounded metal mass to discharge it. Handle the SIM Card
and GSM mo dem with the ut most cau tion to avoid any
damaging.
For installation, follow the instructions given below depending on the type of
GSM modem used by the peripheral.
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Chap. 11 - Appendix B: Special operations
Wavecom type GSM Modem
-
Switch the peripheral off.
Remove the SIM compartment by pressing the small yellow push-button (using a pencil tip).
Introduce the SIM card as shown in the picture, taking care to position
the beveled corner correctly.
Re-introduce the compartment into the modem, so that the SIM CARD
faces outward (from the peripheral).
Sony Ericsson type GSM Modem
-
Switch the peripheral off.
Open the SIM compartment.
In tro duce the SIM card as
shown in the picture, taking care
to position the beveled corner
correctly.
Close the SIM compartment.
11.3- Output connection
The outputs with which the peripheral
is provided are capable of piloting
max i mum 100mA loads, so for
greater loads use a relay connected
as shown in the picture.
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+Vdc
+
N.C.
OUTPUT
N.O.
Open
Collector
Protection
diode
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Chap. 11 - Appendix B: Special operations
11.4- Video resistance cutting
If one or more video inputs are shared with other devices and no other option
is practicable, the impedance of video inputs can be increased by cutting the
relevant 75 Ω resistances with great care.
The correspondence between resistances and inputs is shown in the table
below:
Input
Resistance
1
R8
2
R9
3
R10
4
R11
5
R12
6
R13
7
R14
8
R15
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Chap. 12 - Appendix C: Connection cables
12 - Appendix C: Connection cables
This appendix contains a description of suitable connection cables for
Ethernet and for auxiliary serial cable use.
12.1- Service serial cable
To connect the service serial cable, provide a cable butted with a male DB9
connector on the peripheral side and a female DB9 or male DB25 connector
on the personal computer side. The following tables contain a description of
all wiring connections.
DB9-DB9 cable
DB9
DB9
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
2
RX
2
RX
3
TX
3
TX
5
GND
5
GND
DB9-DB25 cable
DB9
DB25
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
2
RX
2
RX
3
TX
3
TX
5
GND
7
GND
12.2- Ethernet cable
In order to provide wiring compliant with the
EIA/TIA-568B RJ-45 standard required for
connection to 10BaseT Ethernet networks,
use two RJ45 connectors, a Category 5 unshielded twisted pair (CAT5 UTP) cable, with
max length of 90 meters, and make connections according to the wiring tables shown
below.
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Chap. 12 - Appendix C: Connection cables
Straight or pin-to-pin cable
Refer to the figure below to identify the numbering of the pins of the RJ45
connector.
Connectors 1 and 2
Pin
Wire
1
White/Orange
2
Orange
3
White/Green
4
Blue
5
White/Blue
6
Green
7
White/Brown
8
Brown
Inverted or cross cable
Connectors 1
Connectors 2
Pin
Wire
Pin
Wire
1
White/Orange
1
White/Green
2
Orange
2
Green
3
White/Green
3
White/Orange
4
Blue
4
Blue
5
White/Blue
5
White/Blue
6
Green
6
Orange
7
White/Brown
7
White/Brown
8
Brown
8
Brown
s
Note. The above schematic is compliant with the EIA/TIA-568B
RJ-45 standard.
Brown-Brown/White and Blue-Blue/White couples aren’t used but
described for completeness.
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Chap. 13 - Appendix D: Default settings
13 - Appendix D: Default settings
This appendix contains, for each individual model, the values to be used to
set configuration parameters to take the peripherals back to correct basic
operation after resetting the standard configuration with control 76 from
PR-G1.
Model
Parameters
ARC-8C.010
ARC-8CD.010
No further setting is required
ARC-8C.011
ARC-8CD.011
ARC-4C.011
ISDN
HD + ISDN
ISDN
Modem 1:
Enabled
Type = ISDN
ARC-8C.012
ARC-8CD.012
ARC-4C.012
PSTN
HD + PSTN
PSTN
Modem 1:
Enabled
Type = PSTN
ARC-8C.013
ARC-8CD.013
GSM
HD + GSM
Modem 1:
Enabled
Type = GSM
Baud rate = 9600
Enable GSM control
Modem 1:
Enabled
Type = ISDN
ARC-8CD.014
HD + ISDN + GSM
Modem 2:
Enabled
Type = GSM
Baud rate = 9600
Enable GSM control
Modem 1:
Enabled
Type = PSTN
ARC-8CD.015
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HD + PSTN + GSM
Modem 2:
Enabled
Type = GSM
Baud rate = 9600
Enable GSM control
GUARANTEE CERTIFICATE
- SICEP
S.p.A.'s manufactured electrical and/or software products are covered by a 24-month
14 -antee
Apefpen
E:date
Guar
tee
cerontifinivoice
cate
guar
fectivedix
from the
of puran
chase
(shown
or bill).
- Should any defect be detected on these products and/or software, the guarantee will be re-
-
-
-
-
stricted to the replacement of the parts that have been proven to be defective due to bad
material quality or manufacturing and/or assembling faults. This guarantee includes the labour
required to perform the above described repairs.
This guarantee cannot be extended to defects caused by the natural wear and tear of the products or their parts (including batteries), as well as software.
This guarantee does not cover damages caused by neglect or careless handling, accident, improper use of the products or software or any of their parts; damages caused by natural agents,
exposure of the products, software or their parts to inappropriate environmental conditions, including damages directly or indirectly caused by excessive temperatures, humidity, physical or
electrical stress or power fluctuations, lightening, static electricity, fire, flood or spills, or any
other cause not directly under SICEP S.p.A.'s liability.
If the faulty equipment is provided without one or more of its parts, the device will be repaired
and returned without providing them, unless the owner explicitly requires that they are
replaced.
This coverage does not include damages caused by bad or wrong installation or installation not
performed in compliance with the instructions provided or, should such instructions not be
available, not according workmanlike principles; wrong or incomplete maintenance not compliant with the recommendations provided in the user's manual or with common maintenance
principles; improper or wrong use or operation; neglect or use by unqualified staff and, in any
case, by any sort of causes that are not under SICEP S.p.A.'s liability.
This guarantee does not cover all the damages caused by original defects in components or assembled parts of the product, to be certified in any case, that were impossible to detect earlier,
before, during and after final product manufacturing by Sicep through the common and usual
testing and inspection procedures carried out on such components or products and their external parts; furthermore, this guarantee does not include damages or defects caused by repair or
maintenance operations, as well as replacements or modifications, performed by unauthorized
third parties, not directly allowed to do so by the Manufacturer, and in any case made by others,
with products, software and parts of them that differ, are not original, not compliant, and therefore not guaranteed, not certified, approved and authorized by Sicep S.p.A.
In any case, this guarantee does not cover damages and defects resulting from the use not previously and expressly authorized by Sicep S.p.A. of spare parts and accessories that are not
compatible, not original, not compliant, not certified and approved by the Manufacturer, as well
as all the damages caused by any change made to the product, software or any part of them,
which has not been approved by the Manufacturer or, in any case, caused by force majeure
and/or fortuitous event.
The material to be repaired must be shipped with prepaid transport charges to SICEP S.p.A. together with the "Repair or Modification Request Form" completely filled in; this will save the
owner the troubleshooting cost of € 26.00 (VAT not included).
SICEP S.p.A. reserves the right to change these guarantee conditions with no obligation to notify any party. In any case, the conditions in force at the time of the product or software purchase
will be effective .
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Product identification:
- Type
- Model
- Trade Name
: Telephonic Video device unit
: ARC-8C
: ARC-8C / ARC-8CD / ARC-4C
Declares, under proper responsibility, that the device is compliant to the following
directives (1999/5/EC):
Articolo 3.1 a : (Safety requirements)
EN 60065
Articolo 3.1 b : (Electromagnetic compatibility requirements)
EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-7, EN 50130-4
Articolo 3.2 : (Radio spectrum requirements, GSM version only)
EN 301 419-1, EN 301 511
Identification of evaluation procedure:
- Evaluation procedure
: Annex III directive 1999/5/EC
Date 14/09/2004
SICEP S.p.A.
Roberto Carmine Iodice
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http://www.sicep.it
e-mail: [email protected]
SICEP S.p.A.
Via Calabria, 14
50052 Certaldo (FI) - ITALY
Tel. 0571 664166 r.a. - Fax 0571 652285
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