Colorado Video Observer IV Operation & User’s Manual

Text of Colorado Video Observer IV User Guide:

• Colorado Video Observer IV, 16 once a window is closed, it must be reselected on the corresponding server as previously described. The Observer IV camera will continue to deliver images to the FTP server even when the FTPJPG application is not running. However, the most recent image will overwrite the previous one, which will be lost. The only way to save each image delivered by the camera is to have FTPJPG active.

• Colorado Video Observer IV, 25 Power connections An external DC power supply may be connected to pins 1 and 2 of the external connector. Make sure the power supply meets the requirements outlined in Appendix B. When the external power connections are used, the internal power selector switch must be set properly. Do not reverse power supply leads; the camera will be damaged. External trigger operation The external trigger line allows the camera to be activated by an external switch closure (door/gate switch or a motion detector). The operation is the same in both AUTO and ON power modes, except

• Colorado Video Observer IV, ii OBSERVER IV USER’S GUIDE Table of Contents Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 1 Camera Capabilities ........................................................................................................................ 2 Communicating with the Camera.................................................................................................... 5 Browsing the Camera’s Web Pages ...............

• 12 Email address – This entry must contain the email address of the recipient of the image. Email server – This entry must contain the Internet address of an accessible Email server. Email username – Enter the email username if authorization is enabled on the account. If no authorization is required, this may be left blank. Email password - En

• Colorado Video Observer IV, 39 SMTP: Read: 250 sender "[email protected]" OK SMTP: Wrote RCPT TO: "[email protected]" SMTP: Read: 250 recipient "[email protected]" OK SMTP: Wrote DATA SMTP: Read: 354 Enter mail, end with "." on a line by itself SMTP: Wrote From: "[email protected]" To: "[email protected]" Subject: Transfering email * SMTP: Wrote ************************* SMTP: Message finished SMTP: Wrote . SMTP: Read: 250 Message received and queued SMTP: Wrote QUIT SMTP: Read: 221 Until later [

• Colorado Video Observer IV, 36 22) Make sure that Use default gateway on remote network is the only other option selected and press OK. 23) You have now successfully created the connection for the Observer Camera. 24) Right click the newly created icon on the Dial-Up Networking page and select Create Shortcut. Answer Yes to the question Do you want the shortcut placed on the Desktop. 25) Once the Observer is properly connected to the COM port and turned on, clicking on this icon will establish communications.

• Colorado Video Observer IV, 14 Checking the “Alert when image refreshed” box will cause an audible annunciation to occur each time a new image is retrieved from the server. The image can be displayed at its original size (Actual Size) or can be sized by the user (Fit to Window). Checking the “Archived Path” box will cause each picture to be saved in a folder specific for that camera. The archive path to these folders can also be defined. If the “Archive Path” is not checked the images will be displayed only and not retained. “FTP Timeout” values are used for special applications and generally should not be c

• Colorado Video Observer IV, 30 Appendix B - Specifications Enclosure: Weatherproof aluminum case 4.0 x 2.63 x 8.63 inches (WxHxL) ¼ x 20 threaded mount Operating conditions: Temperature -30 to +60 degrees Celsisu (-22-140 F) Humidity up to 95% non-condensing Power requirements: 5 – AA cells internal or 4-15 DC volts external Standby current: 130 ma rms at 5 volts Transmit current: 350 ma rms at 5 volts (850 ma rms peak) Camera: ¼ CMOS image sensor @640 x 480 or 320 x 240 resolution Lens options: 4.5 mm 6.0 mm 12.0 mm 16 mm (night vision lenses are available) Minimum focus distance is 40 cms. Image output

• Colorado Video Observer IV, 37 Appendix E - Test and Troubleshoot A series of tests are available to insure proper camera operation. First establish communications with the camera via a desktop PC and a web browser. Configure the camera as desired. Next select the Test and Troubleshoot link on the home page to display the available tests. Execute the tests and inspect the displayed results to verify operation or to find and resolve problems. The following pages detail the expected results for each test. Test Results Modem Configuration/Cellular Service

• Colorado Video Observer IV, 2 Camera Capabilities The Observer camera delivers pictures from remote areas to any computer on the Internet. It is designed to operate, unattended, for extended periods of time. The camera operates in one of two configurations. As a remote imaging device, the camera will deliver images and notification of activity. In the other configuration the camera is used in conjunction with a desktop computer and a web browser to set operational parameters and test for proper function. The image delivery and notification options are described bel

• Colorado Video Observer IV, 40 SMTP: Wrote MAIL FROM: "[email protected]" SMTP: Read: 250 sender "[email protected]" OK SMTP: Wrote RCPT TO: "[email protected]" SMTP: Read: 250 recipient "[email protected]" OK SMTP: Wrote DATA SMTP: Read: 354 Enter mail, end with "." on a line by itself SMTP: Wrote From: "[email protected]" To: "[email protected]" Subject: Transfering email * SMTP: Wrote SMTP: Message finished SMTP: Wrote . SMTP: Read: 250 Message received and queued SMTP: Wrote QUIT SMTP: Read: 221 Until later [10.120.87.203] Tearin

• Colorado Video Observer IV, 10 Image Delivery – Select either Email or FTP delivery of images. All images from the camera will be delivered in this manner. Activation – The camera will always deliver a picture when the external trigger line is brought to ground. Additionally, the camera can be scheduled to deliver a picture based on the day of the week and the time. Check the Enable Schedule box and set the scheduled times on the Schedule page to enable this function. Notification – The camera can deliver a notification message each time it is activated by the external trigger. Use this setting to determine t

• Colorado Video Observer IV, 46 It’s worth noting here that the Modem Configuration/Cellular Service test will also display the phone number associated with the SIM card. Each SIM account has an associated phone number, even if it is a ‘data only’ SIM. This number is the one to use to send text messages to the camera if the ‘continuous mode’ of operation is to be used. Not all providers will program the SIM card with the account phone number. If it is not displayed during this test, it will need to be retrieved from the original documentation from the provider.

• 27 Conclusion The Observer IV is a digital still camera that utilizes the GSM/GPRS cellular phone network to deliver images to any computer on the Internet. The Observer IV can be utilized in a variety of applications; as a wireless solution to unique security problems, as a monitoring system for remote areas, or as a simple way to promote special event

• Colorado Video Observer IV, 3 The following table illustrates the available combinations of image delivery and event notification options. Image Delivery Options FTP Email Notification Options Text Messaging Yes Yes Email Yes No Email with image Yes No Operation The Observer camera will always be activated by the external trigger input. When the trigger input is momentarily switched to the return signal, the camera will be activated and will deliver a picture and notification. If t

• Colorado Video Observer IV, 43 Appendix G - Using the InstallObserver Utility This utility will configure a desktop computer to make a connection with its serial port to the Observer Camera. This utility only sets the parameters for the connection, it does not actually establish the link with the camera. First, select an unused serial port on the back of the computer (also referred to as a COM port). Inspect the back of the computer for a spare 9 pin serial port, probably labeled COM1 or COM2. Newer computers have less available COM p

• 1 OBSERVER IV USER’S GUIDE Introduction The Observer IV is a digital still camera that uses the GSM cellular phone network to deliver images from remote locations to any computer on the Internet. The camera, battery-operated and housed in a weatherproof enclosure, is capable of providing images from areas where standard monitoring techniques are not applica

• Colorado Video Observer IV, 9 APN – Access Point Name is a name provided by the cellular service that allows the camera to gain access to the Internet via their network. Contact your cellular service provider for the correct value to enter here. PIN – Some SIM cards require a 4-8 digit ‘personal identification number’. The cellular service provider will supply this number if it is required. If a PIN is not required, leave this field blank. OBSERVER IV Operating Mode Image Delivery - The camera can deliver images to the internet via either Email or File Transfer Protocol (FTP). Select the desired deli

• Colorado Video Observer IV, 11 Which Minutes – This selection determines which minutes will be scheduled. Only quarter hour increments are available. ______________________________________________________________________________________ OBSERVER IV Network Settings Information about the FTP and email servers is entered here. If either FTP or email functions are not utilizied, the corresponding fields may be left blank. If text message notification is enabled enter the receiving cell phone's number. FTP server Observer-iv.com Email address [email protected]

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