Basler IP CameraUser’s ManualDocument Number: AW000721Version: 04 Language: 000 (English)Release Date: 8 April 2009
Accessing the Camera6 Basler IP Camera
Configuring the CameraBasler IP Camera 73 Configuring the CameraThis section describes how to configure your camera. It is intended to be used by Admi
Configuring the Camera8 Basler IP Camerastreaming images. When you use the web client to open any parameter group (except the Streaming group) and you
Configuring the CameraBasler IP Camera 9ImagingSensorStream 0EncoderCameraGlobalParameters(Sensor AOIand masks)ImageControlParametersAlarmParametersI/
Configuring the Camera10 Basler IP Camera3.2 Accessing the Configuration Tools and Camera Parameters1. If you have not already done so, start your web
Configuring the CameraBasler IP Camera 113. A Camera Configuration menu will open on the left side of the client as shown below. Notice that the param
Configuring the Camera12 Basler IP Camera3.3 Image Control ParametersThe parameters in the Image Controls group control the quality of the images capt
Configuring the CameraBasler IP Camera 13Backlight Compensation - Check the box to enable the camera’s backlight compensation feature. This feature au
Configuring the Camera14 Basler IP CameraIR Filter Mode - Sets the mode of operation for the camera’s IR-cut filter. (This setting is only available o
Configuring the CameraBasler IP Camera 153.4 Streaming ParametersThe parameters in the Streaming group are used to control the characteristics of the
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Configuring the Camera16 Basler IP Camera3.4.1 Global TabThe parameters on the Global tab control the way that the camera’s imaging sensor will captur
Configuring the CameraBasler IP Camera 17Frame Rate Mode - Sets the rate at which the camera’s sensor will capture frames (images). For example, selec
Configuring the Camera18 Basler IP CameraSensor AOI Editor - Whenever the Global tab is selected, a sensor AOI Editor screen will also be available as
Configuring the CameraBasler IP Camera 19Image Rotation - Sets the degrees of rotation for the images captured by the sensor. 0° = Don’t rotate th
Configuring the Camera20 Basler IP CameraClick the White Balance Mask button to open the White Balance Mask Editor as shown below. The white balance m
Configuring the CameraBasler IP Camera 21Click the Auto-Brightness Mask button to open the Auto Brightness Mask Editor as shown below. The auto bright
Configuring the Camera22 Basler IP CameraClick the Privacy Mask button to open the Privacy Mask Editor as shown below. The privacy mask defines the ar
Configuring the CameraBasler IP Camera 23Click the Motion Mask button to open the Motion Mask Editor as shown below.The motion mask defines the area(s
Configuring the Camera24 Basler IP Camera3.4.2 Stream TabsThe parameters on the Stream 0 Tab, Stream 1 Tab, and Stream 2 Tab, control the way that the
Configuring the CameraBasler IP Camera 25Encoder Type - Sets the encoder type for the stream controlled by the currently selected tab. Off = The vid
Table of ContentsBasler IP Camera iTable of Contents1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the Camera26 Basler IP CameraQuality - If the Encoder Mode parameter is set to VBR, then the Quality parameter will determine the quality
Configuring the CameraBasler IP Camera 27Stream AOI Left - As shown in Figure 4 on page 24, sets the left offset (in pixels) for the stream AOI, i.e.,
Configuring the Camera28 Basler IP CameraStream AOI Editor - Whenever a stream tab is selected, an AOI Editor screen will also be available as shown b
Configuring the CameraBasler IP Camera 29Output Scaling - Sets the amount that captured images will be rescaled before they are encoded and transmitte
Configuring the Camera30 Basler IP Camera Click the Text Overlay button to open the text overlay dialog box as shown below. The dialog box lets you de
Configuring the CameraBasler IP Camera 31 Overlay Position - Sets the position of the text overlay bar. Top = Place the text overlay bar at the top
Configuring the Camera32 Basler IP Camera3.5 Motion Detection ParametersThe parameters in the Motion Detection group are used to control the operation
Configuring the CameraBasler IP Camera 33Motion Threshold - Sets a threshold for motion detection. If the number of changed pixels in the current imag
Configuring the Camera34 Basler IP Camera3.6 Alarm Handling ParametersThe parameters in the Alarm Handling group are used to select the sources that c
Configuring the CameraBasler IP Camera 353.6.2 Alarm Buffers SectionEach video stream can have an alarm buffer. Normally, the alarm buffer on a stream
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Configuring the Camera36 Basler IP Camera3.6.3 Alarm Actions Section The alarm actions section of the alarm handling parameters is used to control th
Configuring the CameraBasler IP Camera 37HTTP Tab Action Enable - Check the Action Enable box on the HTTP tab to enable the sending of an HTTP request
Configuring the Camera38 Basler IP Camera3.7 Network ParametersThe parameters in the Network group are used to set the camera’s IP configuration. 3.7.
Configuring the CameraBasler IP Camera 393.7.2 RTSP Streaming Tab Enabled - Check the Enabled box to enable the Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP). R
Configuring the Camera40 Basler IP Camera3.8 Input / Output ParametersThe parameters in the Input/Output group are used to work with the camera’s digi
Configuring the CameraBasler IP Camera 413.8.2 Serial I/O Tab Forwarding - Check the Forwarding box to enable serial port forwarding. When forwarding
Configuring the Camera42 Basler IP Camera3.9 User ParametersThe parameters in the User group are used to manage user authentication on the camera. 3
Configuring the CameraBasler IP Camera 433.9.2 Logging Out and Logging InOnce you have logged into the camera, a Logged in: indicator, a Change Passwo
Configuring the Camera44 Basler IP Camera3.9.3 Managing Users To manage users, you must be logged into the camera as an administrator.Once you are lo
Configuring the CameraBasler IP Camera 45To Add a New User 1. Click the New User button on the Manage Users tab. A User Editor window will appear as
IntroductionBasler IP Camera 11 Introduction1.1 About this DocumentThis document is intended for administrative users of the camera. Previous experien
Configuring the Camera46 Basler IP CameraTo Change an Existing User’s Password 1. In the Manage Users tab, click on the name of the user whose passwo
Configuring the CameraBasler IP Camera 47To Change an Existing User’s User Level 1. In the Manage Users tab, click on the name of the user whose user
Configuring the Camera48 Basler IP Camera3.10 System ParametersThe parameters in the System group provide some basic information about the camera and
Configuring the CameraBasler IP Camera 49 Time Zone Description - Sets the time zone. See Table 2 on page 50 for a list of locations that correspond t
Configuring the Camera50 Basler IP CameraTime Zone Code LocationUTC-0 London, EnglandIRT-4:30IRST-4:30 Tehran, IranIST-5:30 New Delhi, IndiaICT-7 Jaka
Configuring the CameraBasler IP Camera 513.10.3 Management Tab Click the Show System Log button to display a log of system messages. Click the Restart
Configuring the Camera52 Basler IP Camera3. A File Download window will open as shown below. Click the Save button in the dialog box.4. A Save As dial
Configuring the CameraBasler IP Camera 53To upload a saved configuration file on your PC to the camera, follow the steps below. When you upload the fi
Configuring the Camera54 Basler IP CameraOccasionally, firmware updates may be made available to the field. The Start Firmware Update button is used t
Configuring the CameraBasler IP Camera 553. A Choose File dialog box will open as shown below. Navigate to the location of the downloaded firmware fil
Introduction2 Basler IP CameraWEEE Directive The European Union has enacted Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (the WEE
Configuring the Camera56 Basler IP Camera6. Click the Ye s button in the Are you sure? message window to start the update or the No button to cancel t
The Terminal ConnectorBasler IP Camera 574 The Terminal ConnectorThe 6-pin terminal connector on the back of the camera can be used to: provide powe
The Terminal Connector58 Basler IP CameraThe pin numbering for the terminal connector on the camera is as shown below. The pinout for the terminal co
The Terminal ConnectorBasler IP Camera 59We recommend that connections to the input and the output be made with shielded cable and that the cable shie
The Terminal Connector60 Basler IP CameraGndCamera PowerRS-232 RxRS-232 TxOutputInput123456+7 to +20VDC+24VDCMaxSwitchRelayDeviceRS-232 GndRS-232 RxRS
The Terminal ConnectorBasler IP Camera 61(applies 0 to+ 24 VDC max)GndCamera PowerRS-232 RxRS-232 TxOutputInput123456+7 to +20VDC+24VDCMaxRelayDeviceR
The Terminal Connector62 Basler IP Camera
Day/Night FunctionaryBasler IP Camera 635 Day/Night Functionary5.1 IntroductionIP Cameras with the letters "dn" at the end of the model name
Day/Night Functionary64 Basler IP CameraIR-Cut Filter Modes of OperationThe IR-cut filter mechanism in the camera has several modes of operation: In
Day/Night FunctionaryBasler IP Camera 655.2 IR-Cut Filter Control OptionsControlling the IR-Cut Filter Position Via Input Pin 0As mentioned in Section
IntroductionBasler IP Camera 31.4 Overview RJ-45 Network / PoE - Provides a 10/100 Ethernet connection and can be used to connect Power over Ethernet
Day/Night Functionary66 Basler IP CameraControlling an External Device Based on the IR-Cut Filter PositionAs mentioned in Section 5.1 on page 63, the
Technical SpecificationsBasler IP Camera 676 Technical Specifications 6.1 BIP-640c and BIP1000c SpecificationsSpecification BIP-640c BIP-640c-dn BIP-1
Technical Specifications68 Basler IP CameraAlarm Management Ring buffer for pre and post alarmEvents triggered by motion detection or external inputIm
Technical SpecificationsBasler IP Camera 696.2 BIP-1300c and BIP-1600c SpecificationsSpecification BIP-1300c BIP-1300c-dn BIP-1600cSensor Sony ICX445
Technical Specifications70 Basler IP CameraMinimum PC RequirementsPentium 4, 2.4 GHz or higher, 256 MB RAM or moreAGP Graphics card, 64 MB RAM or more
Technical SpecificationsBasler IP Camera 716.3 Stress Test ResultsBasler IP Cameras were submitted to an independent mechanical testing laboratory and
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Software License InformationBasler IP Camera 73Appendix A Software License InformationMPEG-4:THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT P
Software License Information74 Basler IP CameraOther SoftwareThe camera contains software originating from a variety of third parties. To view the sof
Revision HistoryBasler IP Camera 75Revision HistoryDoc. ID Number Date ChangesAW00072101000 30 Jul 2008 Initial release of this document.AW00072102000
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Revision History76 Basler IP CameraAW00072103000 24 Mar 2009 Added the WEEE information to page 2.Updated the description on page 11 of the Refresh Ra
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IndexBasler IP Camera 79IndexAadding a user...45alarm actions...36al
Index80 Basler IP CameraIimage controls parameters ...12image rotation parameter...19include image parameter
IndexBasler IP Camera 81Ssaturation parameter ...12saving parameter settings ...51sensitivity parame
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Accessing the CameraBasler IP Camera 52 Accessing the CameraThe following instructions assume that you have used the Installation Guide to install you
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