SLA-1500-OEM Start-Up Guide January 2016

TM SLA-1500-OEM Start-Up Guide January 2016 (This guide is also for SLE configured boards) 2016 SightLine Applications, Inc. SUG-SLA-1500-OEM.PDF Cover page

PURPOSE This guide provides the steps for connecting, configuring, and testing the SLA-1500-OEM on a SLA-1500-AB (accessory board or AB ). The AB provides the standard connections for communication with the SLA-1500-OEM. The SLE family uses this same startup procedure. We recommend setting up as a standalone network or connect directly to the SLA-1500 from the Host PC. The below diagram outlines these two options. NETWORK CONFIGURATION Either of these examples require that you assign the HOST computer a static IP address. Please refer to your computer s documentation on how to assign a static address. Example #1 shown here consists of the SLA-1500- OEM, a network switch, and the HOST computer. The SLA-1500-OEM has defaulted to its pre-defined IP address of 169.254.1.180. Example #2 shows the SLA-1500-OEM connected directly to the HOST computer. NOTE: Please disable your wireless adapter if there is one present/active on the HOST computer. The SLA-1500- OEM s default IP address (when no DHCP server is available) is 169.254.1.180. Assign a static IP address to the HOST computer of 169.254.X.X, where X is 1-254 (do not use 180). Use a subnet mask of 255.255.0.0. The host PC static IP address assignment is required to when no DHCP server is present. SUG-SLA-1500-OEM.PDF Page 1

SERIAL COMMUNCATIONS If a network connection cannot be established, you can optionally use the 9-pin serial connection (coupled with the 5-pin power connector). Please refer to Appendix A for further information on using this method to connect to the SLA-1500-OEM board. BASE KIT CONTENTS - There will be a separate Kit Parts List included with your SLA-1500-OEM video processing board. This guide will refer to parts contained in the base kit items listed in the table below: SLA-1500-OEM Kit Part Qty Description Hardware Item 1 SLA-PWR-A05V 1 5V Power Supply w/barrel connector Item 2 SLA-1500-OEM 1 Video processor board Item 3 SLA-1500-AB 1 Accessory board with standard connections to for SLA-1500-OEM Item 4 SLA-CAB-ETH0 1 Ethernet Cable CAT 5e 3ft Item 5 SLA-CAB-1514 1 Molex round wire cable Item 6 SLA-CAB-2RCA 2 RCA (M) to RCA (M) Cable Item 7 SLA-MSD-32GB 1 SD Card for recording clips & snapshots Documentation Item 8 SUG-SLA-1500-OEM 1 SLA-1500-OEM Start-Up Guide Note: Parts listed above represent a base kit that may or may not be included with your order. If your requirements call for other options and/or interface boards, contact us via email at Sales. For reviewing available options and support our SLA-1500-OEM video processor board please go to our SLA-1500 Accessories page. SUG-SLA-1500-OEM.PDF Page 2

SOFTWARE & HARDWARE SETUP: SLA-1500-OEM This section will guide you through the software and hardware setup process. The first steps outline how to install the SLA-Panel Plus application. It provides a basic interface to the features and functions of SLA-1500-OEM (with the AB). SOFTWARE SLA-PANEL PLUS Program 1 Download and install SLA- Panel software application Load an Internet web browser and go to: http://sightlineapplications.com/support/software/ 2 From the SightLine support page, select the latest SLA- Panel Plus software version. From your browser select the version of software that you would like to download. Selecting the link will initiate the download process. Note: we recommend versions between firmware and Panel/Panel Plus applications match. Also using the latest version means you have the most up to date features. Figure 2 > 3 You will be prompted to click SAVE. Select a local folder to save the zip file. Then extract the files and run the SLA- Panel Plus Setup/MSI installation file. IMPORTANT: After installation of the software and the very first time the SightLine SLA-Panel Plus application is launched, a Windows Firewall prompt to allow access will appear. Please check the box to Allow Access which updates security settings to facilitate network communications. Please make sure to respond to this request promptly, as some security policies exist where a timeout value is implemented and the defaulted option will restrict access. If this does occur, please uninstall and re-install the SLA-Panel Plus application. SUG-SLA-1500-OEM.PDF Page 3

ESD Electro Static Discharge - We ask that you take the necessary precautions to protect against electrostatic discharge (ESD) events: Use a conductive wrist strap attached to a good earth ground. Always discharge yourself by touching a grounded bare metal surface or approved anti-static mat before picking up an ESD - sensitive electronic component. HARDWARE Setup & Connections Step# Instruction 4 Main components: SLA-1500-AB, SLA-1500-OEM, SLA-CAB-C1514 Description Next steps will be to connect these components together. Again, please be sure to follow the above ESD guidelines when handling all of the these componnents. Figure 3 > 5 Connect the SLA-1500-OEM to the SLA-1500-AB board Using the board to board connectors, attach the OEM video processor to the accessory board. Not necessary to attached with screws. Figure 4 > SUG-SLA-1500-OEM.PDF Page 4

6 Attach the SLA-CAB-C1514 Molex 14 pin cable to the SLA-1500-OEM slot and the SLA-1500-AB slot Using the 14 pin Molex cable, connect the to the OEM processor cable slot to the J3 Molex slot on the accessory board. Figure 5 > 7 Connect SLA-CAB-2RCA cables to VIN and VOUT ports on the SLA-1500-AB Attach the RCA cable to the VIN (Video In) and VOUT (Video Out) ports on the accessory board. Figure 6 > 8 Connect the other end of the SLA-CAB-2RCA to your analog camera (NTSC/PAL). Using the SLA-CAB-2RCA cable, connect the other end to an analog camera. SUG-SLA-1500-OEM.PDF Page 5

9 Configure your host PC with a static IP address (as needed). Assign static IP address of 169.254.1.182 the host PC. As needed refer to example network in Figure 1 above. Use a subnet mask of 255.255.0.0 10 Connect SLA-CAB-ETH0 cable to the SLA-1500- AB s Ethernet port Attach the Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 jack port on the SLA-1500-AB. Figure 7 > 11 Connect SLA-CAB-ETH0 the network switch or directly to the HOST computer Attach the opposite end of the SLA-CAB-ETH0 cable to the network switch or the HOST computer. Use Figure 1 above to review options for standalone or switch connected configurations. 12 Plug the SLA-1500-PWR to your AC power source Make sure to use a power source that supports a range between 100-240v at 50-60Hz. Figure 8 > SUG-SLA-1500-OEM.PDF Page 6

13 Plug the SLA-1500-PWR adapter to the SLA-1500-AB Attach the power lead of the SLA-1500-PWR to the power jack on the SLA-1500-AB board. Figure 9 > 14 Power on the SLA-1500-AB board with the right-hand switch (down). Then power on the SLA-1500-OEM with the left-hand switch on the AB board. You will see a green light for the LOCAL board power and a blue light for the SOM/OEM board. Figure 10 > SLA SOFTWARE SETUP These next steps guide you through configuring the SLA-1500 board using SLA s Panel Plus software. SOFTWARE Configuration with Panel Plus 15 Start SLA-PANEL PLUS software. Using the Start Menu select All Programs/SightLine Applications program group. Then select the SLA Panel Plus program. SUG-SLA-1500-OEM.PDF Page 7

16 Connect to the SLA- 1500-OEM from the SLA-Panel Plus application. Under the Connect/Tracking Tab, use the dropdown menu to select the corresponding SLA1500_XXXXX, select Stream to PC radio button, and then press the Connect to Board button. Figure 11 > 17 Verify that the SLA- Panel Plus has connected to the SLA-1500-OEM. Note: When first connecting the button displays a Disconnected status. It will change to Connected once a connection is made. After connection is made, the firmware version and the enabled features will then be displayed. Figure 12 > 18 Check operating Information. Operational configuration information we be displayed in the bottom status bar: Board Name, IP address, firmware version, temperature, PC IP address, Frame Rate, Bit/Data Rate. KLV Data Rate. If the connection was not successful, this information will not be present or incomplete. Figure 13 > SUG-SLA-1500-OEM.PDF Page 8

19 Set networking video output streaming parameters. Under the Compression Tab are three sections of options: Output, Streaming, and Statistics. Figure 14 > 20 Use the Output section to set desired options. Default values are set for Skip Frame and Down Sample. No need to change these (unless instructed). Out=In for Output Frame Size matches the input frame size from the camera to the output frame size of the network output stream. Figure 15 > SUG-SLA-1500-OEM.PDF Page 9

21 Output Section also has the H.264 encoding options. Set the desired encoding options and press the Save Output Settings button to update the parameter file. Adjust the Bit Rate and I-Frames for lower bandwidth applications. Note: Test with bit rates to 1.5mbps or less. I-Frame Interval controls the number of full (complete) frames per second. 30 equals 1 per second, 15 equals 1 every 2 seconds, 10 equals 1 every 3 seconds. Figure 16 > Note: You may be prompted that the codec change is not supported on-thefly after saving your settings. You may continue to configure the network output settings, but will be required to restart for the setting to become active/enabled. 22 Define network destination IP address and port. Set destination IP address and port. A simple way to initially get started would be to utilize the Use My IP Unicast button. This sets the outbound destination IP address to your PC s network interface card. Figure 17 > 23 Press Apply and Save Parameters. Hitting Apply will set the desired IP address and port. To have these options remain persistent through restarts, save settings to the system s paramter file. Go to the main menu and select Parameters\Save to Board. Figure 18> SUG-SLA-1500-OEM.PDF Page 10

If required, please restart the board to have these new settings become active. Seeing video displayed in the Panel Plus video display screen after the restart indicates this initial configuration portion has been successfully completed. CAMERA SETUP AND NETWORK SELECTION 24 The Advance Acquisition Setting controls allow changing and setting camera configurations. Aquisistion Parameters are acessed via the main menu Configure\Aquisition setting. Select the camera index and type. After your selection has been made, the Apply button will turn red indicating that a change has been detected. Hit Apply. Figure 19> 25 Save settings to the Parameter File. Save settings to the paramter file through the main menu and select Parameters/Save to board. This completes the start-up guide for the SLA-1500-OEM board. If you require additional support, please contact us at Technical Support. There are also additional support and Engineering Application Notes located on our website. For more documentation please visit our support pages. SUG-SLA-1500-OEM.PDF Page 11

APPENDIX A - SERIAL CONNECTION & TROUBLESHOOTING If you are having issues connecting over a standard network connection to the SLA-1500-OEM board, try to establish communication using a serial com port. Most network connection issues are related to either cabling or assigned IP addresses not matching properly. The SLA-Panel Plus software will automatically recognize serial ports and list these in the dropdown for available connections. Note: Please note that if you are connecting to the serial port on the SLA-1500-AB board from a host PC to the SLA- 1500-AB, this connection requires a null modem serial cable for proper communications. A1 Connecting to the 9-pin serial port provided on the power plug connector. Connect a null modem serial cabal using the 9pin. As needed, the pinout for this cable can be found in the interface control document our website: ICD- SLA-1500-OEM.pdf Figure A1> A2 Launch the SLA-Panel Plus software. Using the Start Menu select All Programs/SightLine Applications program group. Then select the SLA Panel Plus program. A3 Using the dropdown, select the COM port listed. The SLA-Panel Plus application will list available serial communication ports in the dropdown. Select the available serial com port and then press the Connect to Board button. Figure A2> SUG-SLA-1500-OEM.PDF Page 12

A4 Checking connection status Once the serial connection is successful, the status bar will display board information. Figure A3> A5 Checking Network configuration Use the main menu to check the network configuration to see if the board is obtaining an IP address from an available DHCP address or assigned an unknown static IP address. Select Configure\Network Settings Figure A4> If you are still experiencing problems connecting to the SLA-1500-OEM board, please contact support at: Technical Support SUG-SLA-1500-OEM.PDF Page 13

SLA-1500 QUICK STEP CARD- This is a Quick Step Card and is designed for advanced users. User of this card have already loaded the SLA-PANEL software application and connected the main components to the SLA-1500-AB. As needed please refer to the more complete SUG-SLA-1500-OEM Start-Up Guide found on our website. NOTE: Please see the reverse side of this card for the example network configuration options. QUICK STEP LIST SLA-1500-OEM Connect SLA-CAB-2RCA cables to VIN and 1 VOUT ports on the SLA-1500-AB Connect the SLA-CAB-2RCA cable to the SLA- 2 CAM video camera and power to the camera. Connect the SLA-CAB-2RCA to the SLA-1500-3 AB VOUT to your analog monitor Connect SLA-CAB-ETH0 cable to the SLA-1500-4 AB s Ethernet port Connect SLA-CAB-ETH0 the network switch or 5 directly to the HOST computer Connect a serial cable to the SLA-1500-AB 6 board s 9 Pin serial connector Plug the SLA-PWR-A05V to your 7 AC power source Plug the SLA-PWR-A05V adapter to the 8 SLA-1500-AB Toggle power on SLA-1500-AB board. First the 9 right-hand switch and then left-hand switch. 10 Start the SLA-PANEL Plus software 11 12 13 14 15 Refresh the list, use the dropdown to select the board, press the connect button Verify that the SLA-PANEL Plus has connected to the SLA-1500-OEM Select the Multi Camera tab, set camera settings. Select the Compression tab on the panel Select destination for the output video. Analog and/or Network 15 Video is displayed 16 Save your configuration Attach the RCA cable to the VIN (Video In) and VOUT (Video Out) ports on the accessory board. Using the SLA-CAB-2RCA cable, connect the SLA-1500-AB VIN0 port to the SLA-CAM. Attach the SLA-CAB-2RCA cable to the display s input. Attach the Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 jack port on the SLA-1500-AB. Attach the opposite end of the SLA-CAB-ETH0 cable to the network switch or directly to the HOST computer. Attach a null modem cable from the 9pin connector on the SLA-1500 unit to an available serial port on the PC. Make sure to use a power source that supports a range between 100-240v at 50-60Hz. Attach the power lead of the SLA-1500-PWR to the power jack on the SLA-1500-AB board. You will see a green light for the LOCAL board power and a blue light for the OEM/SOM board. Using the Start Menu select All Programs/SightLine Applications program group. Then select the SLA Panel Plus program. Select the corresponding SLA1500.xxxx, ip address, and then press the Connect/Disconnect button. Enabled features and status information of the unit including type, operating temp, and version will be displayed. Under the Advanced Acquisition section, use the dropdown to select camera index and driver. Click on the USE MY IP button and then click the APPLY button. Go to the Connect tab, and use the dropdown to select destination for analog and digital video streams. The SLA-PANEL Plus video display window on your computer will show the selected network stream. From the main menu, select /Parameters/Save to Board to save the configuration settings to non-volatile memory. The parameters will be saved through power cycles. SUG-SLA-1500-OEM.PDF Page 14

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