Vivotek VS3102 user manual Uploading the configuration file, Software revision upgrade

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Viewing system log

Download SYSTEM.LOG and open it with any text viewer. The content of the file reveals useful information about configuration and connections after the system boots up. It helps administrators to easily find out who and how VisualServer was accessed since all network access to VisualServer is recorded with timestamp. The system log will scroll to keep the newest messages as eliminate old ones.

Uploading the configuration file

To update each VisualServer’s configuration at once, upload the accurately formatted batch file to CONFIG.INI. It is recommended to keep the original format, but changing values. Refer to the section in configuration for details and optional values as well. After successfully receiving and verifying the file, VisualServer will self-update the configuration and restart automatically. Refer to the previous section for further information.

Software revision upgrade

Customers can frequently check the appropriate product folder on our web site to download the latest firmware. Only administrators can upgrade the system firmware of VisualServer.

Easy way via Upgrade Wizard

Run the Upgrade Wizard included in the product CDROM and proceed by the prompts. Refer to the user's guide of Upgrade Wizard for details.

Alternative via FTP

1.Decompress the compressed file in a local folder. A file named FLASH.BIN should appear.

2.Use the FTP program and change the working directory to the local folder where FLASH.BIN exists.

3.Connect to VisualServer with user name as “root” and password.

4.Use the PUT command to upload FLASH.BIN to VisualServer. The file size is near 1.5 mega bytes. It will take approximately 2 seconds in a local network, 2 minutes by null modem connection or 6 minutes by modem, but still subject to user's network.

5.After upload is complete, close the connection.

6.If the received FLASH.BIN is checked without error, VisualServer will update the software in Flash memory and restart automatically. When VisualServer starts writing firmware, both status LED indicators will stay on until system restarts. It takes about 30 to 40 seconds. User must keep the power stable during the update process. After the system restarts, VisualServer may need installation depending on whether

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Contents VisualServer Before You Use Table of Contents Web FTP Appendix Package Contents 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 BNC video input Physical DescriptionFront Panel RCA audio inputRear Panel Ethernet 10/100 socketCOM port General I/O terminal block Status LEDs Restore button Power adapterHow to Install Hardware installation Ethernet EnvironmentCable connection Power on Software configuration Easy way with installer program886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 Manual way with existing programs First access to VisualServer 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 Modem Environment Cable connection Install a new modem 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 Setup a new connection 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 First access to VisualServer 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 How to Use Authentication 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 Primary user’s capability Main screen with camera viewPTZ camera control Client Setting Url http//VisualServer/client.html System configuration System parameters 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 User group administration Network settings 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 Modem for software installation Video codec parameters 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 Motion detection 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 PTZ camera configuration 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 Modem and dialup settings 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 Application 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 Homepage layout settings One-shot fast configuration via FTP Read only string For teal For blank, 1 for default image or 2 for loading from URL Standard IP format or string shorter than 40 characters Integer less than 3 representing half, halfx2, normal Or RS485 For FTP, 1 for email Advanced functions Restore factory default settingsClear data path for proprietary commands Viewing system logUploading snapshots periodically to an external FTP server Customizing homepage imagesUploading the configuration file Software revision upgrade886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 Stop information dumping System core debuggingMonitor changed status of digital inputs Query status of digital inputsReset system Skip installation during the next bootReset network for new settings Set digital outputsPreset/Recall camera position URL commands of VisualServerCapture update Snapshot of Jpeg image Move motorized camera in PTZ directionClear data mode serial port driver Restart systemURL General format of command URL System configuration URLSystem resource URL Security configuration URL Network configuration URLVideo configuration URL Image quality configuration URL Camera Configuration URL Camera preset configuration URLCamera custom command configuration URL Custom camera configuration URL Modem configuration URLApplication configuration URL Homepage layout configuration URL Post procedure AppendixFrequently asked questions 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 886-2-22404099 886-2-22404097 Technical specifications NetworkingElectromagnetic Compatibility EMC