SerVision MVG 400, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...MVG400 Installation Guide September 2013 ...

Page 2: ... change without notice SerVision Ltd assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual Companies names and data used in examples herein are fictitious unless otherwise noted No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical for any purpose without the express written permission of SerVision Ltd SerVision Ltd makes no war...

Page 3: ... Connecting a Sensor Directly to the Unit 17 Connecting Sensors Using an ADAM Module 18 Connecting Activators 21 Connecting Sensors and Activators Using an IA Relay Board 22 Connecting Microphones 23 Connecting a Speaker or Headphones 24 Connecting a CCTV Monitor 24 Connecting a Switch 26 Connecting Multiple Monitors 26 Setting Up Network Connections 27 Connecting the MVG400 to an External Network...

Page 4: ...which it is installed It can also be integrated with some fleet management systems such as the Galooli system see http www galooli com solutions galooli fleet Once the MVG400 has been installed as explained in this guide it must be configured Configuration is performed by connecting to the MVG400 unit using a PC that is on the same network as the unit or connected to the unit directly using a LAN ...

Page 5: ...e unit to a PC or a cable based local network RS232 485 serial adapter Connects PTZ controllers to the unit 2 WiFi antennas Enable the built in WiFi adapter to connect to WiFi access points GPS antenna Enables the built in GPS receiver to connect to satellites 2 supports Used to install the unit in the vehicle 4 screws Used to connect the supports to the unit 4 washers Used to connect the supports...

Page 6: ...installed and for that the power supply and power connector cables are used Since only a small number of units are configured at one time power supply and power connector cables are not required for every unit of a large order After configuration the units normally only need power supply and power connector cables if they malfunction and are removed from the vehicles in which they are installed in...

Page 7: ...connector Note If you connect a touchscreen monitor to the MVG400 you cannot also connect an ADAM module or an IA relay board In this case you can only connect up to four dry contact sensors to the unit ADAM Data Acquisition Module and ADAM isolated RS232 RS422 RS485 converter for connecting up to 16 dry contact sensors see Connecting Sensors page 17 Intelligent Appliance IA 3126 2 relay board for...

Page 8: ...itch can be used to change the display on the CCTV monitor if a monitor is connected to the unit see Connecting Sensors page 17 8 Connect the cameras and other devices to the MVG400 as required see Connecting Devices to the MVG400 page 15 9 Connect the cameras and other devices to the vehicle battery as required see Supplying Power to Devices Connected to the Unit page 12 10 Place the cellular mod...

Page 9: ...0 to an External Network page 27 Connecting the GPS Antenna page 29 Choose a location in which these connections are feasible Preventing Overheating MVG400 units should be installed in the passenger compartment in a location that is cooled by the vehicle s air conditioning when the air conditioner is on Ideally the units should be installed in insulated plastic containers with built in fans Each c...

Page 10: ...iner attached to the back of a seat in a car In buses and trains the MVG400 can be installed in an air conditioning duct or in the compartment above the driver s seat Figure 3 Video Gateway installed in the air conditioning duct of a bus Figure 4 Video Gateway installed in the compartment above the driver s seat in a bus ...

Page 11: ...vehicle or harm other items with which it comes into contact NOTE To install the unit you will need screws to secure the unit to its anchoring surface not supplied see step 2 below To install the MVG400 1 Connect the two side supports to either side of the bottom of the MVG400 using two screws and two washers for each support The screws and washers are supplied with the MVG400 Figure 5 Side suppor...

Page 12: ...izontally or vertically If it is placed vertically the left side the side containing the hard drive should face up Figure 7 Hard drive compartment Diagram of the Rear Panel The rear of the MVG400 unit contains the connectors described below Figure 8 MVG400 connectors Power Audio Out Aout Audio In2 Ain2 Audio In1 Ain1 TV Out Ethernet Cable Video In Vin1 Vin4 RS232 485 USB Port 12VDC Power Out Senso...

Page 13: ...see page 38 RS232 485 Serial COM port for PTZ controllers see page 15 ADAM modules see page 18 a touch screen controller see page 24 a device to receive GPS location data for additional information consult your vendor or technicians use WiFi antennas WiFi antenna connectors see page 27 USB Port Connector for a cellular modems with a USB adapter see page 27 Supplying Power to Devices Connected to t...

Page 14: ... order to ensure that the transformer is compatible with the vehicle battery it is recommended that it be purchased in the country in which it will be used In addition make sure the capacity of the transformer is more than sufficient for all of the devices connected to it You can calculate the required capacity by calculating the sum of the power consumptions of each device drawing power from the ...

Page 15: ...routed through an activator connector as described above the activator must be configured correctly in the MVG400 s configuration the Normal Status of the activator must be set to Closed as in the illustration below For additional information about configuring the activator please refer to the Embedded Video Gateway System Guide under Configuring Sensor and Activator Settings Figure 11 Normal Stat...

Page 16: ... A cable with a composite video connector on one end and a male BNC connector on the other should be used to connect each camera to the MVG400 To connect a camera 1 Install the camera in its desired location 2 Connect the output of the camera to one of the Video In connectors on the rear panel of the unit 3 Connect the camera s power connector to a power source as explained under Supplying Power t...

Page 17: ...r If you are only connecting the RS232 PTZ controller to the unit and are not connecting any RS485 PTZ controllers plug the 9 pin RS232 connector directly into the RS232 485 connector on the rear panel of the unit If you are also connecting one or more RS485 PTZ controllers to the unit plug the 9 pin RS232 connector into the RS232 485 adapter supplied with the unit To connect an RS485 PTZ controll...

Page 18: ...then be used to change the active outline For additional information please refer to the Embedded Video Gateway System Guide Note Some alarm panels can also be connected to In1 When they are they can function as automatic outline toggle switches For additional information please consult the alarm panel vendor In4 If a CCTV monitor will be connected to the unit you can connect a push button switch ...

Page 19: ...d an electrical plug optional to connect the ADAM module to a power source Figure 16 ADAM 4051 module Figure 17 ADAM 4520 isolated converter NOTE The instructions below explain how to connect sensors to the MVG400 using the ADAM module and converter described above For additional information about connecting and configuring the ADAM module and converter please refer to the manufacturer s documenta...

Page 20: ...e 9 pin flat ribbon cable connect the RS232 connector of the ADAM 4520 converter directly into the RS232 485 connector If you are also connecting one or more RS485 PTZ controllers to the unit using the 9 pin flat ribbon cable connect the RS232 connector of the ADAM 4520 converter into the RS232 connector of the RS232 485 adapter supplied with the unit Connect the PTZ controllers to the adapter as ...

Page 21: ...ors and Activators Using an IA Relay Board page 22 5 Connect the ADAM 4051 module to the power source as follows see figure 20 page 21 Connect the positive wire of the power supply cable to the R Vs connector on the module Connect the negative wire of the power supply cable to the B GND connector on the module Note Each of the power connectors on the module will then have two wires connected to it...

Page 22: ...nnected directly to the unit In addition if you wish you can connect an IA 3126 2 relay board to the unit This makes it possible to connect up to 16 additional activators to the unit see Connecting Sensors and Activators Using an IA Relay Board page 22 In addition to the activator itself you will need 16 AWG red and black cables to connect an activator to the unit To connect an activator 1 Install...

Page 23: ...ance IA 3126 2 relay board to the unit Up to 16 additional dry sensors and 16 additional activators can then be connected to the unit through the relay board Sensor and activator events from devices connected to an IA relay board can be seen in SerVision client applications and activators can be turned on and off via these applications However the sensors and activators cannot be configured using ...

Page 24: ...ibbon cable connect the RS232 connector of the relay board into the RS232 connector of the RS232 485 adapter supplied with the unit Connect the PTZ controllers to the adapter as explained under Connecting PTZ Controllers page 15 Then plug the adapter into the RS232 485 connector on the unit Figure 23 RS232 485 adapter Note If you connect a relay board to the unit you cannot connect any RS232 PTZ c...

Page 25: ...uires an external power supply connect it to the vehicle battery or another power supply Note You may be able to supply power to the speaker by connecting it to the 12VDC Power Out connector on the rear panel of the unit see Using the 12VDC Power Out Connector page 38 Connecting a CCTV Monitor You can connect a CCTV monitor to the unit The monitor offers an alternative way to view live video from ...

Page 26: ...appropriate connector to connect to the touch output connector on the monitor A female 9 pin RS232 connector to connect to the MVG400 s RS232 485 connector An appropriate cable should be supplied with the monitor To connect a CCTV monitor 1 Install the monitor in its desired location 2 Connect the Video In connector of the monitor to the TV Out connector of the MVG400 using a cable with an appropr...

Page 27: ... switch to the unit to change the display on the monitor The switch must be connected to the Sensor 4 In4 connector For additional information see Connecting Sensors page 17 and refer to the Embedded Video Gateway System Guide Connecting Multiple Monitors If you wish you can connect multiple CCTV monitors to the MVG400 For example you may wish to have one monitor beside the driver s seat and anoth...

Page 28: ...00 unit to connect to an external cellular network Connect a supported cellular modem that has a USB adapter to the USB port on the rear of the unit To ensure good reception use a USB extension cord to connect the modem to the USB port and place the modem in a relatively exposed location as high up in the vehicle as possible The USB extension cord should not be longer than 1 5 meters Note In most ...

Page 29: ...panel of the MVG400 If you are configuring the device to enable remote access to it set its network settings as follows For information about how to configure the network settings of the device consult the device s documentation Setting Value IP Address Assign a static IP address to the device The IP must be in the range 172 20 233 2 through 172 20 233 99 Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 172 20 233 1 DN...

Page 30: ...high up as possible in the vehicle or on the roof of the vehicle Make sure the box at the end of the antenna is horizontal and is facing up smaller side up If possible place it in a location in which there are no obstructions between it and the sky Figure 26 GPS antenna cable The box at the end of the antenna contains a magnet with which you may be able to attach it to the roof of the vehicle Alte...

Page 31: ... up process was not successful In this case disconnect the unit from the power supply and then reconnect it Typically the MVG400 unit is configured in an office setting and then installed in the vehicle The power supply and power connector cables are used to connect the unit to a standard electric outlet for configuration After configuration the cables are disconnected from the unit so that it can...

Page 32: ...ws to secure it Connecting the Unit to an Electrical Outlet If a standard electrical outlet is available the unit can be connected to it For example if you want to configure or test the unit indoors you can power the unit in this way WARNING Only the power supply cable that came with the unit or with the shipment should be used to connect the unit to an electrical outlet Use of a power supply othe...

Page 33: ...has one This method connects the unit to the battery and the ignition quickly and easily but it is not normally suitable for permanent connections because it is difficult to install the unit and the wiring securely in appropriate locations when this method is used In addition it is possible to connect the unit to the battery alone without connecting it to the ignition In this case the unit runs co...

Page 34: ...e middle connector in the block Connect the other end of the red wire to the positive connector of the vehicle battery or power source 3 Using 16 AWG black cable connect the unit to the vehicle battery as follows Connect one end of the black wire to the negative connector of the Power wire connector the right connector in the block Connect the other end of the black wire to the negative connector ...

Page 35: ...nnect the MVG400 to the vehicle s cigarette lighter Use the supplied power cord to connect the Power connector on the rear panel of the unit to the vehicle s cigarette lighter Figure 36 Power cord connector connector IGN connector Connect to negative battery connector Connect to positive battery connector Connect to the ignition connector connector IGN connector Connect to negative battery connect...

Page 36: ...tion Guide Connecting the MVG400 to a Power Source 35 NOTE Power cords are normally only supplied with demo units NOTE If a wire connector is already connected to the Power connector remove it before you connect the power cord ...

Page 37: ...drive You can then insert the hard drive into an MVG400 at the yard office and view or download the video from it NOTE For information about acquiring additional hard drives that are compatible with the MVG400 please consult your MVG400 vendor or SerVision technical support To remove the hard drive from the MVG400 unit 1 Disconnect the MVG400 from the power supply 2 On the left side of the unit us...

Page 38: ...re 39 Hard drive on platform To insert a hard drive into the unit 1 Slide the hard drive platform into the hard drive compartment 2 Tighten the screws that secure the platform in the compartment see figure 38 3 Place the compartment cover over the compartment and secure it in place by locking the lock see figure 37 Hard drive Platform Screw Platform pull to remove hard drive Screw ...

Page 39: ...ge 12 Nonetheless in certain cases it may be advantageous to supply power to one or more devices through the 12VDC Power Out connector It is not recommended to use the connector to supply power to cameras If you are interested in connecting other devices to the connector please consult a SerVision technician at support servision net to discuss the feasibility of connecting them Bear in mind that t...

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