Network Camera Server VB101

Using the Still Picture Recording Function with a Predetermined ScheduleUsing the Still Picture Recording Function with a Predetermined ScheduleBy using the "Schedule 1-/4" setting, you can construct a monitoring system that records picturesaccording to a predetermined schedule. The still images captured in this way are recorded on a memorycard inserted into the VB101.Sample application in combination with a lighting unitThis is a monitoring system of the type used in zoos and similar facilities in which the animals aremonitored during the hours they are unattended. The light switches on and still images arecaptured at 15-minute intervals by a VC-C4R camera mounted on the ceiling. The equipmentshown in the figure below is connected to the terminals on the back of the VB101 at installation.Sample SettingsPhotography settings specified on the "Camera and Video" page (→ P.40)Specify the appropriate settings for the camera 1 being used.Photography settings specified on the "Preset" page (→ P.44)Set a camera angle that shoots the animal cage as preset 1.Installation ExamplePhotography settings specified in "Schedule 1-4" (→ P.45)● If you are not using photography triggered from an external device, leave the default priority("Recording triggered by external device") unchanged.In accordance with the predetermined● Set the camera position for shooting to preset 1.schedule, Out1 is controlled from Out1● Insert a 5-second delay before shooting to allow the camera to stabilize in the shooting position.Lighting unitVC-C4RCamera control andvideo imagesPowersupplyunitLighting unitON/OFFto switch on the lighting unit andimages are captured and recorded bythe camera.Ethernet● Set the light to switch on when shooting begins and to switch off 10 seconds later.● Set the photograph operation time from 20:00 to 6:00. Because this is performed daily, set thestart time for 20:00 every day of every month.● Set a repeating interval for shooting of 10 minutes. Set the repeating number of times to 60 (6 times/hour x 10 hours).● Delete the recorded pictures at 12:00 on the next day. In this case, delete the pictures recorded in themorning at 12:00 on the next day, and delete the pictures recorded in the afternoon at 12:00 two days later.5VB101 Connection ExampleDc In1 2 1 2InOutSlot-BSlot-ARS-232CcableEthernet100/10BTCC1CameraRS232CVB101Video cable(RCA)Video InCC2 V1 V2 V3 V4Connector Attached CableOut1 Lighting unit via the power supply unitV1 Video cable for the VC-C4R cameraCC1 Control cable for the VC-C4R cameraUsing the Picture Recording FunctionLANcablecNoteDo not directly connect the power cord for thelighting unit to OUT1 or OUT2.RelayoutputEthernet82 83