Bosch NEI-369F02-21W, NEN-070V05-21W User Manual

Configuration Manager 1.6

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Table of Contents
1	Introduction		3
1.1	About this manual		3
1.2	Conventions in this manual		3
1.3	System requirements		4
1.4	Configuration Manager		5
1.5	Additional documentation		7
2	Installation and Starting		9
2.1	Installation		9
2.2	Starting the program		9
3	Operation		11
3.1	The user interface		11
3.2	Main tabs: Network, Devices, and Cameras		17
3.3	The System main tab		21
4	Working with the Configuration Manager		23
4.1	Settings		23
4.2	Basic functions		30
4.3	Working with BVIP software and firmware modules		43

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1Introduction

1.1About this manual

This manual is intended for persons responsible for configuring and managing a CCTV system. This manual describes how to use the Configuration Manager 1.6 program.

This document assumes that the reader is familiar with both the CCTV system and the other programs that are integrated into the system.

1.2Conventions in this manual

In this manual, the following symbols and notations are used to draw attention to special situations:

CAUTION!

!Security instructions where non-compliance can result in loss of data are marked with this symbol.

NOTICE!

i This symbol indicates special features and provides tips and information for easier, more convenient use of the software.

Terms that you can find in the program, such as menu options or commands, are written in bold.

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1.3System requirements

Operating system:	Windows XP Home
	Windows XP Professional
	Windows 2003 Server
CPU:	Pentium IV, 2.0 GHz or faster
RAM:	256 MB or more
Graphics card:	NVIDIA GeForce 6600
	NVIDIA Quadro FX 1400ATI RADEON X600/
	X800
	or better
	Screen resolution: 1280 x 1024 pixels
Sound card:	recommended
Network adapter:	100 Mbps
Software:	DirectX 9.0c
Hard drive space:	45 MB
(for installation)	(.NET environment, Configuration
	Manager)

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1.4Configuration Manager

The Configuration Manager 1.6 provides the following features (the availability of these depends on the environment in which the program is used):

–Network Scan

This function automatically detects all compatible devices in a network, such as video senders (e.g. VIP X1600), video receivers (e.g. VIP XD) or NVRs.

–Device information and configuration

Comparable with the Web browser view, the Configuration Manager shows the current configuration for each device and allows you to change the settings.

–Multiple configuration

You can use the Configuration Manager to make individual settings for multiple devices simultaneously (e.g. time settings), allowing you to configure large systems more quickly.

–Device system integration

You can use the Device allocator in the Configuration Manager to make devices accessible for use with the VIDOS Lite Viewer or the Archive Player.

–Basic configuration for BVIP programs

For certain BVIP programs (Bosch Video over IP), fundamental system settings are made using the Configuration Manager.

–Access to license management

Firmware modules requiring a license, such as IVMD (Intelligent Video Motion Detection), are set up using the Configuration Manager.

–Work offline

The Configuration Manager allows you to make settings for selected devices offline. When in operation, the configuration data of the devices is transferred to your computer where it can be edited offline.

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This functionality can also be used to back up the configuration data of the devices locally. If, for example, a device needs to be replaced by another of the same type, this data can then be transferred to the new device.

This functionality is extended with the Replacement command. Replaced devices are detected and automatic configuration is possible thanks to the saved data.

–Simpler access to devices

The Snapshot scan gives an overview of all the cameras that provide video data. The snapshots can be used to identify the camera and device, and give you direct access to said camera or device.

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1.5Additional documentation

Once the Configuration Manager 1.6 has been installed, this document is also available as online help within the program. Depending on the configuration of your system, the following documentation may also be useful:

Camera documentation	The manufacturer will provide you
	with separate documentation for
	each camera.
VideoJet, VIP etc.	Bosch will provide you with
NVR	documentation for each device.
	This explains the typical device
	settings.
VIDOS	Bosch will provide you with
VIDOS Server	separate documentation for each
Archive Player	of these software products.
VIDOS Monitor Wall
VRM
IVMD
and other BVIP software

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2Installation and Starting

2.1Installation

The Configuration Manager is automatically part of the installation for all BVIP programs that require it for configuration purposes.

Each device that can be set up using the Configuration Manager is supplied with a CD on which you will find the installation file for the Configuration Manager.

You can install the Configuration Manager on as many computers running Microsoft Windows as you wish.

2.2Starting the program

After successful installation, you will find the following icon on your desktop:

Double click this icon to start the program.

The Configuration Manager can also be called up from the Start menu. Several BVIP programs enable you to start the Configuration Manager directly within the relevant program. Operation of the Configuration Manager varies according to the context in which it is being used. In some cases, it is merely a tool that enables you to configure BVIP devices more conveniently and more comprehensively. For certain BVIP programs and firmware modules, however, the Configuration Manager is indispensable, as it is the only way to set these up. You can obtain additional information here: Abschnitt 4 Working with the Configuration Manager, Seite 23.

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3Operation

3.1The user interface

No. Explanation

1Main menu

2 Main tabs: Network, Devices, System (and Cameras)

3Info bar

4 Device information

5Live video

6 Additional functions

7Status bar

8Display area

View changes according to selection in main tab

9Set

Below, you will find more detailed information about the program's general user interface.

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The main tabs are explained in detail in separate sections:

–Abschnitt 3.2 Main tabs: Network, Devices, and Cameras, Seite 17

You can choose to show or hide the Cameras main tab. The display area for each main tab contains a series of tabs through which the selected devices can be configured.

–Abschnitt 3.3 The System main tab, Seite 21

Here, you can make basic settings for the Configuration Manager itself and other BVIP programs.

3.1.1Main menu

Menu option		Task
File	Connect to	Connects the Configuration Manager to
	server…	a VIDOS Server. This allows you to set
		up a server and configure a client/
		server system. For more details, refer
		to the VIDOS Server documentation.
	Disconnect from	The connection between the
	server	Configuration Manager and a VIDOS
		Server is broken.
	Work offline	The settings for selected devices can
	Work online	be made offline while the device
		remains in operation. For this purpose,
		the configuration files of the devices
		are backed up locally on your
		computer. You can edit the data and
		send it back to the devices at a later
		stage.
	Close	The Configuration Manager program is
		closed. This also breaks the connection
		between the Configuration Manager
		and the server.

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Menu option		Task
Tools	Logging...	Displays the Device communication
		log dialog box.
		Here, you can view the RCP+
		commands that are transmitted by the
		Configuration Manager, Archive Player,
		VIDOS Lite Viewer and VIDOS Server
		when connecting to devices, if you
		have enabled logging.
	Device allocator…	Displays the Device allocator dialog
		box.
		If VIDOS is being used, it is not
		possible to allocate devices – devices
		are allocated to the VIDOS system with
		VIDOS.
	Snapshot scan…	Displays a window in which a snapshot
		for each of the connected cameras is
		displayed. The popup menu of the
		snapshots gives you access to the
		settings relevant for the device. The
		device can be added to the system.
	Archive Player…	Other software components can be
	Monitor Wall…	started directly.
	VIDOS…	The prerequisite for this is that the
		relevant program is installed on the
		same PC.

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Menu option		Task
Help	Index	Displays the online help.
	About…	Displays the About Configuration
		Manager dialog box, which contains
		information about:
		– The Bosch software components

installed on this PC

– The software version numbers of the installed components

– The language in which the programs are currently displayed, and information about where the system files are stored

– The licenses currently available on this PC Licenses

3.1.2Info bar

When one of the Network, Devices or Cameras main tabs is opened, an info bar appears above the display area. This info bar provides you with brief information about each device you select in the main tab. In addition, you can use the two icons on the right-hand edge of the bar to open further windows containing additional information:

The name, the unit type and the IP address of the selected device are shown.

NOTICE!

i	If several devices are selected, all fields contain the entry
	<multiple> and you cannot open any additional windows with
	the Device info and Live video icons.

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