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Q: Does the VersaCam IC Series support Pan/Tilt/Zoom functions?
A:
The VersaCam IC-360 model, being a dome camera, has its own pan/tilt/zoom mechanism.
The other cameras in the VersaCam IC Series family support stand-alone pan/tilt/zoom
mechanisms that respond to ASCII motion commands over an RS-232 or RS-485 serial
connection using the DB-15 connector on the rear of the camera. Such devices can be
controlled remotely by sending commands over the network to the VersaCam that are in turn
sent to the PTZ mechanism.
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Q: Is there any limitation to login name and password length?
A:
Login names and passwords must be comprised of 9 or less bytes both for user and
administrator accounts.
1.2. VersaCam IC Series Installation
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Q: What network connection may be used?
A:
Any normal IP based 10BaseT connection can be used. If you must use an xDSL, cable
modem or ISDN connection that requires a dynamic IP address (DHCP), the process of
installing and accessing the VersaCam is a bit different than if a fixed IP address is available.
For many reasons, a fixed IP address is preferable.
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Q: What is maximum acceptable length of network cable?
A:
UTP cable that is used on a LAN can be extended up to 325 feet (100 meters) without
bridging.
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Q: Can the ordinary telephone lines (POTS) be used to connect the VersaCam to the
network?
A:
Telephone lines can be used to connect the VersaCam, but it is necessary to equip your
system with a telephone modem router. Pentax will provide information on such devices upon
request. However, it is not efficient to use telephone lines to transmit images because the
speed is very low. At best, a V.90 connection will supply 33,600bps uplink speed for
transmission. Compare this to a 10,000,000bps LAN connection and you can quickly
understand the difference.
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Q: Is a special housing needed when a VersaCam is installed outdoors?
A:
The VersaCam cameras are not weatherproof. Therefore, it is necessary to install the
camera into a weatherproof housing for outdoor installations.
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Q: When the network to which the VersaCam is installed is made up of one public IP
address and several private IP addresses (virtual private network), can the VersaCam be
connected to the network with a private IP address?
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