Bolintechnology Visca Over IP To Serial Control Converter User Manual

Bolintechnology Visca Over IP To Serial Control Converter
User Manual

VERSION: VCC-BL-VNS-11232021

Operating Instructions

Thank you for purchasing the Bolin product. If there are any questions, please contact the authorized dealer. Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
Copyright
Copyright 2015-2021 Bolin Technology all rights reserved. No part of this manual may be copied, reproduced, translated, or distributed in any form or by any means without prior consent in writing from our company.
Trademark Acknowledgement
Bolintechnology and other Bolin’s trademarks and logos are the property of Bolin Technology Other trademarks, company names and product names contained in this manual are the property of their respective owners.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Legal Notice
Attention:
To ensure account security, please change the password after your first login. You are recommended to set a strong password (no less than eight characters). Password login does not apply to some models that do not need password login.
The contents of this document are subject to change without prior notice. Updates will be added to the new version of this manual.
We will readily improve or update the products or procedures described in the manual.
The best effort has been made to verify the integrity and correctness of the contents in this document, but no statement, information, or recommendation in this manual shall constitute a formal guarantee of any kind, expressed or implied. We shall not be held responsible for any technical or typographical errors in this manual.
The product appearance shown in this manual is for reference only and may be different from the actual appearance of your device. This manual is a guide for multiple product models and so it is not intended for any specific product.
In this manual, the illustrations of the displayed interface, parameters displayed, drawings, and value ranges may vary with models. Please see the actual product for details.
Due to uncertainties such as the physical environment, discrepancies may exist between the actual values and reference values provided in this manual.
Use of this document and the subsequent results shall be entirely on the user’s own responsibility.
Safety Information
WARNING!
Installation and removal of the unit and its accessories must be carried out by qualified personnel. You must read all of the Safety Instructions supplied with your equipment before installation and operation.
Warnings:

• If the device does not work properly, please contact your dealer. Never attempt to disassemble the device yourself. (We will not assume any responsibility for problems caused by unauthorized repair or maintenance.)
• This installation should be made by a qualified service person and should conform to all the local codes.
• When shipping, the device should be packed in its original packaging.
• Make sure the power supply voltage is correct before using the device.
• Do not drop the device or subject it to physical shock.

Maintenance Precautions:

• If there is dust on the surface, remove the dust gently using an oil-free brush or a rubber dust-blowing ball.
• If there is grease or a dust stain on the surface, clean the surface gently using anti-static gloves or an oil-free cloth. If the grease or the stain still cannot be removed, use anti-static gloves or an oil-free cloth dipped with detergent and clean the surface gently until it is removed.
• Do not use organic solvents, such as benzene or ethanol when cleaning the surface.

FCC Part 15
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable rotection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy nd, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential rea is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
LVD/EMC Directive
**** This product complies with the European Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC and EMC Directive2004/108/EC.

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

| Visca Over IP to Serial converter X 1
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| DC12V Power Adaptor/Power cord X 1
| R145 to RS422 Extension Cable X 1
| Control Port Connector X 1
| Bag of Mounting Screws X 1
| Rackmount X 2
| Rubber Pads X 4
| Welcome Card X 1
| 11.145 to RS232 Extension Cable
| Din-Rail Mount Adaptor

Overview

Model Numbers This user guide is suitable for the following models:

• BL-VNS-1

Features

• Hardware Visca over IP solution
• Support 802.3at PoE+
• Provide Serial RS-232, RS-422/485 control over Ethernet by Visca over IP proto• MCU firmware upgradable via USB port
• IP firmware upgradable via IP web interface
• Power: DC 12V Power input

Visca over IP Serial Control Converte

1. 12V DC Power Port Connect includes a 12V DC power adaptor and cord
2. Power LED Indicator Turns red when the device is booted up completely.
3. RJ45 Port for IP/PoE Network Used for IP network connection, support PoE power supply (IEEE 802.3at)
4. Heat-sink surface panel All aluminum body for quick heat dissipation
5. RS-422 Control Port Use RJ45 to RS-422 extension adapter cable or make a CAT6 cable to remotely control the PTZ camera.
6. RS232 Control Port Use RJ45 to RS-232 extension adapter cable or make CAT6 cable to remotely control PTZ camera
7. USB 2.0 Port Used for MCU firmware upgrade only.

System Configuration

Port Diagram

Power

• Use only the DC power adaptor (JEITA type4) supplied with the unit. Do not use any other DC power adaptor.
• If using POE to power the camera, PoE+(IEEE802.3at) is supported
• Ensure that the POE power source has a sufficient power budget to power the camera, or some features may not function properly.

VISCA over IP Control
With VISCA over IP function, you can control the camera using VISCA protocol on a controller equipped with IP communication capabilities via LAN. This converter converts the control signal via Visca Over IP to Serial control signal to control the PTZ camera with only serial control functionality.

The communication specifications of VISCA over IP are the followings:

• Interface: RJ-45 10/100M
• Interface protocol: IPv4
• Transport protocol: UDP
• IP address: 192.168.0.13 By default
• Port: 52381

VISCA over IP Network ConfigurationRe-assign the camera

The default information of the IP camera is following:

• Static IP: 192.168.0.13
• Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
• Gateway: 192.168.0.1
• VISCA over IP control port: 52381.

The camera IP address needs to be assigned to the IP address that works with your local network.
Controlling via VISCA over IP

• Connect the network port on the camera to the network switch.
• Set the IP address and other network information appropriately to communicate on your network
• Connect the VISCA over an IP-compatible controller to the network
• Configure the controller to access the camera’s IP address and VISCA over IP port
• The IP port within on your control must be set to 52381 to communicate with the camera.
• Select VISCA protocol on your IP control device.

The recommended way to re-assign the IP address:

1. Create a local network within which the camera and your PC/Laptop are connected.
2. Install and run the IP-FINDER tool (You can contact Bolin Technical support team for tool requirements)
3. The IP-FINDER can find the camera IP address, which is the default:192.168.0.13
4. Click the search button, select the camera you want to Assign IP address and edit the IP address to the one that matches your local network credential.
5. Once the IP address has been changed successfully, you can access the IP camera via your local network.

Note
How to re-assign the IP address to the camera, please refer to user manual Part Two-IP Camera user guide.
Connection
RS232 serial control via Visca Over IP
NOTE:

• This Visca Over IP converter does not support Daisy Chain multiple camera control.
• This diagram shows how to make the connection correctly, for you to make the control with the controller and the camera successfully, please refer to your controller and camera user guides.

1. Use extension cables including RJ45 to RS422/232 Phoenix terminal contact adaptor to make RS232 connection for your camera.
   

2. You can use CAT5/6 T-568B Standard Ethernet cable direct connection between the camera and the converter to make an RS232 connection by following the pin  definition below:
   Important:

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• The baseline cable standard for HD/4K systems is Cat5e. Signal greater distances can be achieved by using Cat6e or higher above Cat7, which has thicker copper cores for easier signal transfer.
• Whichever network cable type you choose, ensure that the main wiring is ‘solid core’, not ‘patch’ cabling.
• Terminate the cabling using RJ45 connectors to the 568B wiring standard, shown below.

3. Use extension cables RJ45 to RS232 8-pin Mini Din adaptor (Sold separately) to make an RS232 connection for your camera.
   

RS422 serial control via Visca Over IP
NOTE:
• This Visca Over IP converter does not support Daisy Chain multiple camera control.
• This diagram shows how to make the connection correctly, for you to make the control with the controller and the camera successfully, please refer to your controller and camera user guides.

1. Use extension cables RJ45 to RS422 Phoenix connecter adaptor including making an RS422 connection for your camera.
   

2. You can use CAT5/6 T-568B Standard Ethernet cable direct connects between the camera and the converter to make RS422 connection by following the pin definition below:
   

Connection for controlling SONY serial control PTZ camera
NOTE:

• It requires special firmware to control the SONY serial PTZ camera. Please consult your seller to gain the correct version of the firmware.
• This Visca Over IP converter does not support Daisy Chain multiple camera control.
• This diagram shows how to make the connection correctly, for you to make the control with the controller and the camera successfully, please refer to your controller and camera user guides.

1. Use extension cables RJ45 to RS422 Phoenix connecter adaptor including making an RS422 connection for your camera.
   

Firmware Upgrade

Upgrading MCU Firmware

MCU Firmware can be upgraded by following these steps:

1. Load the .bin file onto a flash drive (Formatted as FAT32), and rename the file “HD20.bin”
2. With the camera powered off, insert the flash drive to the USB port on the back panel of the camera
3. Apply power to the camera

After powering on the converter box, wait for three minutes, and the new firmware will be upgraded successfully. There is no LED indicator to show the upgrade progresses. The verify is the new firmware is upgraded correctly or not, go to the converter web GUI, System, and Maintenance to check the firmware version.
NOTE: The firmware upgrade process is intended to be performed under the supervision of a BOLIN-Authorized repair technician. For assistance with this, please contact your authorized BOLIN Technology dealer, installer, or integrator. BOLIN Technology Technical Support can also be reached for assistance with this process
Upgrade via IP
You can upgrade device IP Firmware via IP.
How to make a Firmware upgrade for IP, please refer to User Manual Part Two.
Part Two
Bolin IP web interface
User Quick Notice Guide
This  Visca-Over-IP Serial Control Converter does not have video IP streaming functionality.
All features related to IP video streaming are not functional.
IP feature is limited with the web GUI.
This Quick Guide is for Bolin Visca IP box IP web interface use. Please read it carefully before you start using your Visca IP box and follow the instruction to effectively use the Visca IP box device, or check it when you are having some trouble. Please contact Bolin technical support team at www.bolintechnology.com if you have more questions or having trouble that is not included in this guidance.
Note:

• Currently, the Visca IP box only supports Internet Explorer 11 browser, other browsers’ compatibility will be available via future firmware upgrading.
• It will be required to download the Controls (VideoPlugin) for the first-time login, please click the download link and follow the prompts to download and install it.
• After the VideoPlugin has been installed, you may be prompted to update the VideoPlugin, please uninstall the old version of the Plugin before you download and install the new version of the Plugin.

Login

The default static IP address of the Visca IP box is 192.168.0.13, and default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. Please change your PC/laptop’s IP address to be located within the same subnet as the Visca IP box.
The login procedure as follows:

• Open the Internet Explorer 11 browser, running it as Administrator
• Browser to the login page by entering http://192.168.0.13 
• The default username is admin, password is admin

It is requested to create a new password when you first-time log in to a web interface.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please write down the new password and keep it safe. If you lost the password, the web system does not have the feature of retrieving or recreating a password that is lost, you have to contact the dealer to process the new password recovery.

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IP Firmware Update
You have to add the Visca IP box IP interface URL to the IE11 browser’s Trusted Sites before starting the firmware update, otherwise, you will be prompted that the firmware file cannot be opened.

• Click the Setting button of the IE11 browser, and access to Internet Option > Security page.
• There has a Trusted Sites option, click and add the URL to the list.
• Please don’t check the “Require server verification for all sites in this zone” option box.
• Go back to the maintenance page and now you can start the firmware update.

NOTE: The firmware update includes two steps:

• The First step is to select the firmware file and upload it to the Visca IP box IP module, there will be a percentage progress bar display to indicate the upload status on the page.
• The Second step is the firmware burning and updating, there is no progress bar prompt in this step, the burning and updating process takes about 3 minutes. After the update is successful, the page will prompt “Upgrade is successful, please click the OK button to reboot the device.
• Please don’t power off or reboot the Visca IP box during the whole updating process, until the page prompt “Upgrade is successful…”

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Network Connection
Before accessing a Visca IP box from a PC, you need to connect the Visca IP box to the PC directly with a network cable or via a switch or router.

Use a Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) cable to connect the network interfaces of the Visca IP box and the PC.

Use Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) cables to connect the network interfaces of the camera and the switch or router.
Login Preparation
After you have completed the installation in accordance with the quick guide, connect the Visca IP box to power to boot it. After the Visca IP box is booted, you can access the Visca IP box from a PC client using Internet Explorer. The following uses Internet Explorer 11 on a Microsoft Windows 10 operating system as an example.
Check before login

• The Visca IP box is powered on and connected to the network switch
• The Visca IP box’s IP address is located within the same subnet as the PC
• The PC is connected to the network switch
• The PC’s IP address is located within the same subnet as the Visca IP box
• The PC is installed with Internet Explorer 8.0 or higher (Internet Explorer 11 recommended)

Logging in to the Web Interface
The default static IP address of the camera is 192.168.0.13, and the default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0 The following uses Internet Explorer as an example to describe the login procedure.

1. Browse to the login page by entering the correct IP address plus port number 8080 (e.g. http://192.168.0.13 ) of your camera in the Internet Explorer address bar.
2. Enter the username and password, and then click Login. The default username admin and password admin
3. If this is your first timing login in to the camera web interface, you have to download and install the Control plug-in, click “Click Here To Download Controls” link to start the download.
4. Follow the system prompts and install the “VideoPluginwin32-4.1.0.10512”. You need to close your browser and reopen it again to complete the installation.
5. Click Allow to enable the plugin when you re-login after installing the “VideoPlugin-win32-4.1.0.10512”

• The default password is used for your first login. To ensure account security, please change the password after your first login. You are recommended to set a strong password (no less than eight characters).
• VideoPlugin version may differ in different camera versions.
• If you log in with Remember Password selected, you do not need to enter the password each time when you login, to ensure security, you are not advised to select Remember Password.

NOTE: Forgot Password?

• A message will pop up, which reads: “Please contact the manufacturer for disposal!”

• You can download the IPCSearch tool from the www.bolintechnology.com
  • Unzip the file and configure your laptop in the same

• subnet as cameras, run the IPCSearch tool and you will get the camera connected with your IPCSearch tool, click this camera bar (not to tick off the selection box) in the list, and then click Forgot Password button which is in the bottom right corner, a key number will display in the pop-up window

• Please copy this key number and send it to us, you can contact us at: support@bolintechnology.com

• A BOLIN Technology Support team will provide a temporary password that is only valid for 24 hours, which can be used to log in to the camera to create a new password. Please use the temporary password within 24 hours, you will have to repeat the above process to get a new temporary password if it gets expired.

IP Finder Tool:

• Running the IP Finder Tool on your laptop/pc, it will automatically get the list of all cameras located in the same network.
• You can get the MAC address, IP address, Camera name, Camera model, Serial number etc. of the cameras.
• IP Finder Tool will help you to get the IP address when you forget the camera IP.

Network-Network Setting-Network

The network tab is where the user is able to configure the following:

• DHCP options
  o DHCP – An IP address will be dynamically assigned to the camera from the gateway (router)
  o Static IP – The user will enter/define the IP address

• IP Address
  o Default IP address is 192.168.0.13

• Subnet Mask o Default mask is 255.255.255.0

• Default Gateway o Default gateway is 192.168.0.1

• Preferred DNS

• Alternate DNS

• MAC Address o Fixed, can’t be modified.

Network-Network Setting-Port

This setting page is to specify which ports the camera will use to communicate with the following protocols:

• TCP Port:

• o 1 to 65535 adjustable

• UDP Port:
  o 1 to 65535 adjustable

• RTSP: Default 554 (Reserved)

• VISCA Port o Visca over IP port, default is 52381

• HTTP: Default 80
  HTTP is the protocol used to access the web interface.
  Changing this port number will require the user to specify the port number when entering the IP address to the web browser. o For example, if it is changed to 85, the IP address will need to be entered as follows in order to access the web interface: http://192.168.0.13:85

System-System Setting- Device

This setting page is to get the basic product information of the Visca IP box.

• Device Name
  o You can set a name to this Visca IP box

• Model Number
  o The specific model of this Visca IP box

• Product Serial Number
  o The serial number of this Visca IP box, each serial number is unique and fixed, and can’t be modified.

• IP Encoder Version

• o The current encoder version running on this Visca IP box

• MCU Version
  o The current MCU version running on this Visca IP box

• Web Plugins Version
  o The current web interface plugin J version running on this Visca IP box You may be asked to provide the above information by Bolin technical team for any possible technical support cases.

System-System Setting-Time

This interface allows users to configure the date/time settings of the Visca IP box

• System Time
  o You can check the Sync with Computer Time option and synchronize the camera operation time with your PC time system.

• Date Format
  o Two formats selectable
  o Y-M-D or D/M/Y

• Time Format
  o Two formats selectable
  o 24H or 12H standard

• Time Zone
  o WEST 12 to EAST 12 selectable
  o Please select the correct time zone for your location

• Network Time Sync
  o Check the Enable option
  o Input the time sync server address, port number
  o Select refresh time option, it has 10 Min, 30Min, 1 Hour, 1 Day selectable.

 After doing the configuration, please remember to click Apply button to make the setting activated. You also can click Default Setting to restore settings to default if you want to.
System-System Settings-Maintenance

The Maintenance tab under the System Setting section can be used to perform the following functions:

• Firmware Update You can upgrade IP Encoder software via this Firmware Update feature.
• o IP firmware can be upgraded from this section:
• Firmware for IP encoder. The name of the file is shown as “VNS-00-IPHD-xxx.dat”
  o A firmware file can be obtained from the BOLIN Technology website: www.bolintechnology.com

NOTE:

o For MCU version upgrade, please refer to “Upgrading MCU Firmware” in User Manual Part 1.
NOTE: You need to add the Visca IP box’s IP interface URL to the IE browser’s Trusted sites before starting an upgrade, otherwise, you will be prompted that the file cannot be opened.

• Click a Setting button on the IE browser, access to Internet Option> Security page;
• Tha ere has Trusted sites option, click and add the URL to the list;
• Please don’t check the “Require server verification  for all sites in this zone” option box;
• Go back to the maintenance page and now you can start the upgrade;

Device Restart

• Soft reboot only restarts the IP encoding board. When there is a problem with the IP interface or the IP output, you can try to restart the encoding board;
• Supports auto restart and manual restart mode;
• Auto Restart can be configured as Never, Per day, Per week, Per month, what you have to do is just select an option and click Enter button to make it available.
• Manual Restart is just to click the Manual Restart Device button, and the camera encoding board wigoing to restart immediately.

Reset All

• To reset the system all data back to default settings except IP address
• To reset the system password back to default username: admin and password: admin

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