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Preface Welcome to the GV-Data Capture V3 Series User’s Manual. The GV-Data Capture V3 Series includes GV-Data Capture V3, GV-Data Capture V3E and GV-Data Capture V3.1E This Manual is designed for the following models and firmware versions: Model Firmware Version GV-Data Capture V3 V1.0 GV-Data Capture V3E (Ethernet Model) V3E V1.0 V3.1E V3.11 or later The GV-Data Capture is designed for the text-mode POS system and cash register.
Contents Preface........................................................................................i Naming and Definition ............................................................iv 1. Getting Started ....................................................................1 1.1 Introduction .................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Unpacking...................................................................................................
. Specifications ....................................................................29 6. Troubleshooting ................................................................
Naming and Definition POS System The GV-Data Capture V3 Series can work with both POS (Point of Sale) systems and cash registers. In this manual, we use POS systems to cover the two types of applications. GV-System GeoVision Analog and Digital Video Recording Software. The GVSystem also refers to Multicam System, GV-DVR System, GV-NVR System and GV-Hybrid DVR System at the same time.
1 Getting Started 1. Getting Started This section describes the features of the GV-Data Capture V3 Series, the inventory of the items that have supplied with GV-Data Capture, and the software version required for this application. 1.1 Introduction The GV-Data Capture V3 Series can interface with POS systems and GV-System to overlay transaction data on video footage. This allows you to investigate a transaction data by either live view or playback. The V3 Series comes in two models: V3 and V3E.
1.2 Unpacking • GV-Data Capture V3 / V3E box x 1 • DB9 RS-232 cable (1.8 meters) x 1 • DB9 RS-232 cable (3 meters) x 1 • DB25 RS-232 cable (1.8 meters) x 1 • Power Adaptor DC 5V x 1 • DB25 Male Printer Terminator x 1 • Wall Hook x 2 1.3 System Requirements • • 2 GV-Data Capture V3: GV-System version 6.0.2.0 or later GV-Data Capture V3E / V3.1E: GV-System version 8.0.4.
2 Overview 2. Overview This section identifies the various components of GV-Data Capture V3 Series. Front Panel Parallel Port to Printer /RS-232 (DB25) Female RS-232 (DB9) Male P RS-485 W + R RS-232 to DVR Rear Panel DC IN 5V RS-232 (DB9) Female SW1 SW2 SW3 1 2 Parallel Port from POS /RS-232 (DB25) Male 3 V3 Side Panel SW4 Baud Rate 2 0 345 1 Default 67 V3E / V3.
2.1 DIP Switch Setup To adjust the DIP Switches, refer to the chart below. • If your POS system is parallel type, set DIP Switch SW1 to Down; otherwise keep the default setting. • If the output interface of your POS system is DB25, set DIP Switch SW2 to Up; otherwise keep the default setting. • If the cable connecting your POS system to the GV-Data Capture is crossover, set DIP Switch SW3 to Down; otherwise keep the default setting.
2 Overview 2.2 Baud Rate Setup To have the POS data transferred to the GV-System via the GV-Data Capture, you need to set the exact baud rate in each connected device, including the GV-Data Capture and POS systems. On the side panel of the GV-Data Capture, there is a Baud Rate Switch. Each number (from 0 to 7) on the Switch represents a kind of baud rate. Set the baud rate to correspond to that of the POS system.
3. V3 Settings The GV-Data Capture V3 Series supports both serial and parallel types of POS systems. This section introduces how to connect the two types of POS systems to the GV-Data Capture, and how to configure the GV-System to receive the data from the POS system. 3.1 Connections Identify the interface on your POS system used to connect a receipt printer to the POS system. It should be one of the three interfaces: DB9 Serial, DB25 Serial and Parallel.
3 V3 Settings 3.1.2 DB25 Serial Interface The illustration below is an example of a POS system using an RJ45-DB25 cable. 1 RJ-45 DB25 Female / Male POS System GV-System GeoVision GV-DATA CAPTURE V3 DB9 Female DB25 Male / Female DB25 Female / Male Printer • • • 3 DB9 Male 2 RS-232 RS-232 The RJ-45 cable (1) is supplied with the POS system. The RS-232 cables (2) and (3) are supplied with the GV-Data Capture.
3.1.3 Parallel Interface To connect a parallel POS system, two precautions should be taken: 1. Set DIP Switch SW1 on the rear panel of the GV-Data Capture to Down. See 2.1 DIP Switch Setup. 2. If no receipt printer is attached, make sure to connect the supplied Terminator to the GV-Data Capture (as illustrated below), or the GV-System will not be able to receive any transaction data.
3 V3 Settings 3.1.4 Extending Distance The previous three diagrams assume the physical distance between the POS system and GV-System is within 10 meters (32 ft). If the distance between the two devices is greater than 10 meters, it is required to use GV-NET series, GV-HUB or GV-COM in the connection.
3.2 Configuring GV-System Configure the GV-System to receive the transaction data from the POS system. 1. Click the Configure button on the main screen, point to POS Application Setting, and then select POS Device Setup. The POS Server Setup dialog box appears. 2. Click the New tab. This dialog box appears. Figure 7 Printer Type: Select Serial or Parallel from the drop-down list. Device: Select a number to specify how many POS device are connected, and rename the POS device if necessary.
3 V3 Settings Data Bits: Select the number of data bits corresponding to that of the printer. Parity: Select None for the Serial POS system. Stop Bits: Select the stop bit corresponding to that of the printer. Cash Drawer Open Signal: This option is only available when an input module is configured in the GV-System. Assign the input module connected to the cash drawer. Every time when the cash drawer is open, it will be recorded in System Log for later retrieval.
4. V3E Settings The GV-Data Capture V3E is the Ethernet version of the GV-Data Capture V3. The V3E allows you to connect POS systems to the GV-System through LAN or Internet, overcoming the distance limit of RS-232 or RS-485 cables. This section introduces how to set up the V3E on the network, how to configure the GVSystem to receive the transaction data from the POS system, and how to configure the system settings of the V3E. 4.
4 V3E Settings 4.1.1 Fixed IP If your POS system supports a static IP address, the wiring is illustrated as below: POS System (Cash Register) LAN or INTERNET GV-Data Capture V3.1E GV-Data Capture V3E GV-System Printer Figure 8 Note: For connections among the POS system, printer and GV-Data Capture V3E, see 3.1 Connections. After wiring work is complete, configure the V3E to match your network requirements. 1. Open an Internet browser, and type the web address: http://192.168.0.100 .
2. In the User Name and Password fields, type default value admin and 1234 respectively, and then click OK. This page appears. Figure 10 Note: User Name is fixed, but Password is changeable. See 4.3.3 Changing Password. 3. In the GV-Data Capture V3E Name field, name the connected V3E. 4. Click Disable. Type the static IP address information, including IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway and Domain Name Server. 5. Click Submit.
4 V3E Settings 4.1.2 DHCP If your POS system is using a dynamic IP address from a DHCP server, two types of DDNS servers are provided to tie a dynamic IP address to a static domain name or device name. This allows the GV-System to access your POS system by name. • For LAN connection, GV LocalDDNS Server is provided. • For Internet connection, two DDNS servers are supported: GeoVision DDNS Server and Dynamic Network Services Inc. (DynDNS). 4.1.2.
Installing LocalDDNS Server To install the LocalDDNS Server in a computer: 1. Insert the Surveillance System Software CD to your computer. It will run automatically and pop up a window. 2. Select Install GeoVision System. 3. Select GeoVision LocalDDNS Server, and then follow on-screen instructions. 4. Run LocalDDNS.exe. The program will be minimized to the system tray.
4 V3E Settings 3. Click Enable, and select Send to Local DDNS. 4. In Server IP field, type the IP address of the LocalDDNS server. 5. In Device Name field, keep the default setting or change it to match that of the GVSystem (see Figure 20). Figure 13 Note: The default value of the device name is pos. If more than one POS system is connected to the GV-System, assign each device a different name. 6. Click Submit to send the information to the LocalDDNS Server.
4.1.2.2 Connection over Internet DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) provides another way of accessing the POS system when using a dynamic IP. DDNS assigns a domain name to you POS system, so the GV-System can always access the POS system by the domain name. To enable the DDNS function, you should first apply for a domain name from the DDNS service provider’s website. There are 2 providers listed in the GV-Data Capture V3E: GeoVision DDNS Server and DynDNS.org.
4 V3E Settings Registering a DDNS Domain Name To obtain a domain name from the GeoVision DDNS Server: 1. In the left menu pane, click System Setting, and then click the GeoVision DDNS button (see Figure 10). Or open an Internet browser, and type the web address http://ns.dipmap.com/register.aspx. This page appears. Figure 15 2. In the Username field, type a name. Username can be up to 16 characters with the choices of “a ~ z”, “0 ~9”, and “-”. Note that space or “-” cannot be used as the first character.
5. Click the Send button. When the registration is complete, this page appears. Figure 16 For details, see “Using Dynamic DNS”, Chapter 13, GV-DVR User’s Manual on the Surveillance System Software CD. Note: The registered name will be invalid when it is not used for one month.
4 V3E Settings Configuring V3E for the Connection over Internet After registering a domain name on the DDNS Server, configure the V3E to meet your network requirements. 1. Follow the Steps 1 to 2 in 4.1.1 Fixed IP above. The GV-Data Capture V3E Web interface (see Figure 10) appears. 2. Click Enable, and select Send to DDNS. 3. Type the information of Host Name, User Name and Password that are registered on the DDNS Server. Figure 17 4. Click Submit to send the information.
4.2 Configuring GV-System After configuring the GV-Data Capture V3E, you need to set the GV-System to match your POS system’s network as well. 4.2.1 Fixed IP To set the GV-System for a static IP address network: 1. Click the Configure button on the main screen, point to POS Application Setting, and then select POS Device Setup. The POS Server Setup dialog box appears. 2. Click the New tab. This dialog box appears. Figure 18 Printer Type: Select TCP/IP Port from the drop-down list.
4 V3E Settings POS Module: Select the printer connected to the POS system. If it’s not Epson, select General for other brands. Cash Drawer Open Signal: This option is only available when an input module is configured in the GV-System. Assign the input module connected to the cash drawer. Every time when the cash drawer is open, it will be recorded in System Log for later retrieval. Use Codepage Mapping: This option is to support special character and symbol display.
4.2.2 DHCP To set the GV-System for a dynamic IP address network, first decide your connection network is LAN or Internet. 4.2.2.1 Connection over LAN 1. Follow Steps 1 to 3 described in 4.2.1 Fixed IP. The Data Capture Box IP Setting dialog box appears. Figure 20 2. Select IP Info. in (GV-Data Capture) Local DDNS Server. • If the LocalDDNS Server is installed in the GV-System, select In Host and type default value pos. Or modify it to match that of the POS system.
4 V3E Settings Setting button. The GV-Data Capture V3E Web interface (see Figure 10) will appear. 6. Click OK to add the POS system to GV-System. 4.2.2.2 Connection over Internet 1. Follow the Steps 1 to 3 in 4.2.1 Fixed IP. The Data Capture Box IP Setting dialog box appears. Figure 21 2. Select IP Info. in DDNS Server, and type the domain name registered on the DDNS Server. 3. In the Device Port field, keep default value 4000. Or modify it to match that of the POS system (see Figure 22). 4.
4.3 Setup and Password You can execute certain system operations, change login password and view the version information of the firmware. 4.3.1 System Setup In the left menu pane, click Other Setting. This page appears. Figure 22 Web Server Port: Keeps the default value 80. Or makes changes if necessary. Baud Rate: Displays the baud rate set in the GV-Data Capture V3E. Data Bits: Select 7 bits or 8 bits for data transmission. Note this option is only available for GV-Data Capture V3.1E.
4 V3E Settings 4.3.2 Updating Firmware To update the firmware of the GV-Data Capture V3E: 1. In the left menu pane, click Firmware Update. This page appears. Figure 23 2. Click the Browse… button to open the firmware file (*.bin) 3. Click the Upload button. This update procedure may take 60 seconds to complete. 4. When the Update is complete, a dialog box appears and asks you to reboot the system. Figure 24 5. Click OK, and the V3E starts the Reboot operation.
4.3.3 Changing Password To change the login password: 1. In the left menu pane, click Password Setting. 2. On the Password Change page, type a password of 4 characters with the choices of “a ~ z” and “0 ~ 9”. Note that the password setting is case sensitive.
5 Specifications 5.
6. Troubleshooting Forgotten password or V3E’s IP address. Press the Reset button for 5 seconds. All the previous settings will be reset to defaults. Unable to configure when connecting more than one GV-Data Capture V3E to the same PC during first-time setup. 1. Complete the configuration of one V3E (see 4.1 Configuring V3E ). 2. After the settings are complete, go to Windows Start, point to Programs, select Accessories, and then click Command Prompt. This window appears. Figure 26 3.
6 Troubleshooting 2. Check if the baud rates of the GV-Data Capture, POS system and GV-System are the same. For the baud rate setting in the GV-Data Capture, see 2.2 Baud Rate Setup. For the baud rate setting in the GV-System, see 3.2 Configuring GV-System. 3. If the network environments of the GV-Data Capture and GV-System have implemented NAT or Firewall, open the port 80 for the web connection and port 4000 for data transmission. Find out the dynamic IP address of your POS system.
