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TruVision NVR 40 User Manual
P/N 1069162 • REV 1.0 • 13OCT09

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  • Page 1 Security TruVision NVR 40 User Manual P/N 1069162 • REV 1.0 • 13OCT09...
  • Page 2 Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice. GE Security, Inc. (“GE Security”) assumes no responsibility for inaccuracies or omissions and specifically disclaims any liabilities, losses, or risks, personal or otherwise, incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use or application of any of the contents of this document.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Content Preface 3 Safety guidelines 4 Safe handling 4 Safety 4 Rack system safety precautions 4 Removing the battery on the motherboard 5 TruVision NVR 40 unit overview 6 Package content 7 System requirements 7 Software requirements 7 Other requirements 7 Before you begin 8 References and related documentation 8 TruVision NVR 40 network video recorder 8...
  • Page 4 Glossary 31 Contacting technical support 32 Online resources 33 Technical specifications 34 Dimensions 34 Weight 34 AC power module (1 x 300W PSU) 34 Standards and regulations 35 International standards 35 Potential for radio frequency interference 35 European regulations 35 ESD precautions 36 Safety compliance 36 EMC compliance 36...

  • Page 5: Preface

    Preface What is in this guide This manual contains specific procedures for the initial hardware installation, and procedures for performing the basic system configuration of your TruVision NVR 40 unit. Audience Setting up and maintaining a network requires the knowledge and expertise of people with a variety of skills.

  • Page 6: Safety Guidelines

    Safety guidelines Safety guidelines Safe handling Permanently unplug the unit if you think that it has become damaged and before you move it. WARNING: • A fully assembled TruVision NVR 40 unit can weigh up to 18 kg (40 lb.). Be careful when lifting it by yourself.

  • Page 7: Removing The Battery On The Motherboard

    Safety guidelines • The rack design should take into consideration the maximum operating ambient temperature for the unit, which is 40 °C (104°F) • The rack should have a safe electrical distribution system. It must provide overcurrent protection for the unit and must not be overloaded by the total number of units installed in the rack.

  • Page 8: Truvision Nvr 40 Unit Overview

    12 or 24 IP cameras (depending on the specific model). For a full list of supported devices, refer to the IP camera compatibility list published by GE Security. TruVision NVR 40 storage unit is typically equipped as follows: •...

  • Page 9: Package Content

    TruVision NVR 40 unit overview Package content The TruVision NVR 40 package consists of the following: • One TruVision NVR 40 unit • One box with handles and screws • Two power cords (one for use in EU and the other one is North America) •...

  • Page 10: Before You Begin

    TruVision NVR 40 unit overview Before you begin Inspect the package and contents for visible damage. If any components are damaged or missing, do not use the unit; contact the supplier immediately. If you need to return the unit, you must ship it in the original box. Refer to the “Site Preparation and Safety Guidelines”...
  • Page 11 TruVision NVR 40 unit overview There are also three LEDs to monitor the status of the main functions of the unit. See section Figure 10 on page 16 for more LED details. The unit has one handle on each side of the front panel to facilitate operations. These handles need to be installed.

  • Page 12: Interface Module

    TruVision NVR 40 unit overview Interface module The interface modules provide additional low-cost, non-isolated serial communication ports and I/Os. Figure 4: Interface module Serial port The half/full duplex wiring selection is done by software, controlling both the H/F input pin of the transceiver that internally connects Tx and Rx as well as selective enabling for the receive and Transmit drivers.

  • Page 13: Storage

    TruVision NVR 40 unit overview Storage The TruVision NVR 40 network video recorder provides embedded storage. The unit contains two or four SATA disks (storage capacity 1 TB each) for a total storage capacity of 2 or 4 TB (depending on the specific model). Figure 5: RAID 0 mapping Features •...

  • Page 14: Hardware Installation

    Hardware installation Hardware installation The TruVision NVR 40 Network Video Recorder comes with all applicable parts installed. The hardware installation procedure consists of mounting the unit in an appropriate 19’ rack. Packing contents The following items should be included in the package: •...

  • Page 15: Rack-Mounting The Unit

    Hardware installation Figure 6: NVR 40 handles and screws for rack mount Rack-mounting the unit 1. Two handles for 19’ rack mounting are included with the unit. 2. Carefully align the unit with the rack and slide it into position, and then fix the unit to the rack with the screws provided.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Truvision Nvr 40

    Connecting the TruVision NVR 40 Connecting the TruVision NVR 40 Front panel connectors Figure 7: NVR 40 front panel connectors Power socket Interface module LEDs Keyboard and mouse USB ports Power button Ethernet ports All connectors are located on the front panel of the chassis (see Figure 7 above). The NVR 40 unit contains the following connectors: •...

  • Page 17: Interface Module Connectors

    Connecting the TruVision NVR 40 Interface module connectors The peripheral equipment can be connected either by using the front motherboard connector or the interface I/O or serial port modules. As far as the interface modules are concerned, pins are numbered from left to right when facing the interface module.

  • Page 18: Basic Setup

    Connecting the TruVision NVR 40 Basic setup To start the TruVision NVR 40 unit and connect to the network, follow this procedure: 1. Attach the power cord to the unit. See Figure 9, item 1 2. Attach the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port. See Figure 9, item 2. 3.

  • Page 19: Starting And Configuring The Truvision Nvr 40

    Starting and configuring the TruVision NVR 40 Starting and configuring the TruVision NVR 40 This chapter describes the start up procedure and the necessary software configuration of the TruVision NVR 40 unit. Turn on the unit Turn on the unit (press the power button on the unit). See Figure 7 on page 14. The VisioWave video operating system (VOS) and the VisioWave Security Service software will then start up automatically.

  • Page 20: Access The Embedded Web Server

    Starting and configuring the TruVision NVR 40 Access the embedded web server To access the unit via a Web server, use the default fixed IP address: 192.168.1.2 Figure 11 presents the homepage for the TruVision NVR 40, seen after connecting to the Web server.

  • Page 21: Monitoring Of Truvision Nvr 40

    Starting and configuring the TruVision NVR 40 Monitoring of TruVision NVR 40 Select the “Monitoring” option from the main menu to check: • Health Metrics • System Configuration • Video Ports • Network Interfaces Health Metrics The health metric window (see Figure 12 below) contains information about: •...

  • Page 22: Software Version

    Starting and configuring the TruVision NVR 40 System Configuration The system configuration window (see Figure 13 below) contains information about: • Equipment name • Serial number • Software version Figure 13: System configuration monitoring window TruVision NVR 40 User Manual...
  • Page 23 Starting and configuring the TruVision NVR 40 Video Ports The video ports window (see Figure 14 below) contains information about: • Slot number • Port number • Direction • Label • TCP Port • Format • Size • FPS • Bandwidth •...
  • Page 24 Starting and configuring the TruVision NVR 40 Network interfaces The network interfaces window (see Figure 15 below) contains information about: • Connection Type • IP/Mask • Cable Status • Rx/Tx Packets • Rx/Tx Errors • MAC Address • Default Gateway •...

  • Page 25: Access And Configure Truvision Nvr 40

    Starting and configuring the TruVision NVR 40 Access and configure TruVision NVR 40 Select the “Administration” option in the main menu to access the Administration window. The default login is “admin” and the default password is “admin”. Four options in the administration menu are available: •...
  • Page 26 Starting and configuring the TruVision NVR 40 2. Access the device configuration window, by selecting Administration from the main menu and then Network Configuration icon. See Figure 16. 3. Select the Adapter name. 4. Select the mandatory options for network configuration: DHCP or Static IP •...
  • Page 27 Starting and configuring the TruVision NVR 40 Change administrative password To change administrative password, enter old password, enter new password, and confirm new password (default login and password is admin/admin). Then press “Change administrative password” button. Figure 18: Change administrative password window TruVision NVR 40 User Manual...
  • Page 28 Starting and configuring the TruVision NVR 40 File firmware update To update the firmware, browse for the file you want to load and press the “upload firmware file” button. Figure 19: Update firmware window TruVision NVR 40 User Manual...
  • Page 29 Starting and configuring the TruVision NVR 40 Configuration download Use the “Save the configuration” button to save the configuration file to the designated place. Figure 20: Configuration download window TruVision NVR 40 User Manual...

  • Page 30: Restart The Truvision Nvr 40

    Starting and configuring the TruVision NVR 40 Restart the TruVision NVR 40 Select the “Restart” option from the main menu to restart the unit and reset with new configuration settings. Use the “OK” button to confirm the restart. Figure 21: Restart unit window TruVision NVR 40 User Manual...

  • Page 31: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance Battery removal/disposal The TruVision NVR 40 contains one 3V CR2032 lithium battery. Use the recommended replacement batteries or contact technical support for information. WARNING: Make sure that the unit is turned off before proceeding. There is a risk of explosion, if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

  • Page 32: Replacing Fans

    Maintenance Replacing fans To replace the cooling fans, follow the procedure below: 1. Turn off the unit’s power and unplug the power supply from its power source. WARNING: Wait for 15 seconds after switching off the power. This is important as the fans have no protective cover and the user can insert the fingers in the fans by accident, you must wait until the fans have stopped completely.

  • Page 33: Glossary

    Glossary Glossary BIOS Basic Input-Output System, computer software (firmware) controlling low-level I/O The name of a serial communication port. Dynamic Host Configuration protocol, a protocol for assigning IP addresses to DHCP devices on a network Input/Output. Internet Protocol, specifies the format of packets, also called datagrams and addressing scheme Local Area Network, a network spanning a small physical area and operating at high speed...

  • Page 34: Contacting Technical Support

    (Monday through Friday, excluding holidays). Note: Be ready at the equipment before calling. Table 3: Technical support North America Latin America 888 GE Security (888.437.3287) Toll-free in the +1.305.593.4301 US, Puerto Rico, and Canada. +1.305.593.4300 503.885.5700 outside the toll-free area.

  • Page 35: Online Resources

    For other (non-English) languages contact your local supplier. Training To view any available online training for GE Security products, select the Training link.(Online training is not available for all products.)

  • Page 36: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications Dimensions Rack unit Millimeters Inches Height 3.46 Width across mounting flange 19.01 Width across body of the unit 17.68 Depth from rack posts to maximum extremity of the unit 19.5 Weight Maximum 18 kg (40 lb.) configuration AC power module (1 x 300W PSU) Voltage range...

  • Page 37: Standards And Regulations

    Standards and regulations Standards and regulations International standards The TruVision NVR 40 unit complies with the requirements of the following agencies and standards: • CE to EN 60950-1 • CB report to IEC 60950-1 • UL 60950-1 Potential for radio frequency interference USA Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.

  • Page 38: Esd Precautions

    Standards and regulations ESD precautions Caution: It is recommended that you fit and check a suitable anti-static wrist or ankle strap and observe all conventional ESD precautions when handling TruVision NVR 40 plug-in modules and components. Safety compliance System product type approval UL, CE Safety compliance UL 60950...
  • Page 39 Standards and regulations Europe & others General requirements: Cord type Harmonized, H05-VVF-3G1.0 Socket IEC 320, C-13, 250 V, 10 A. Caution: The Plug and the complete power cord assembly must meet the standards appropriate to the country, and must have safety approvals acceptable in that country.

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