SUPERLOLUX XMS-TYPH-R4-XX User Manual

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User's Guide

Network Video Recorder

Product Code: Super LoLux HD Server: XMS-TYPH-R4-XX (1U NVR/SERVER)

Contents

1 NVR Hardware - Super LoLux HD Server: XMS-

TYPH-R4-XX (1U NVR/SERVER) ............................... 11

1.1 Introduction ................................................................ 11

1.1.1 Product Description ..................................................... 11

1.1.2 Condition of delivery .................................................... 11

1.2 Package content .......................................................... 11

1.3 Server Overview .......................................................... 12

1.3.1 Front View.................................................................. 12

1.3.2 Rear View .................................................................. 12

1.3.3 Connections ............................................................... 12

1.4 Server Configuration ................................................... 13

1.4.1 Server Connections ..................................................... 13

Local Connection ......................................................... 13

Connection with Windows Remote Desktop ..................... 13

1.5 Configuration Settings Overview ................................. 18

1.6 Hardware Specifications .............................................. 19

2 NVR Software - General information ........................ 20

2.1 Architecture ................................................................ 20

2.2 Module overview ......................................................... 22

2.2.1 Administration services ................................................ 22

2.2.2 CameraManagement (SeeTec5_CM) .............................. 22

2.2.3 MultimediaDatabase (SeeTec5_MDB) ............................. 23

2.2.4 Extension services (SeeTec5_EXT, SeeTec5_AV,

SeeTec5_AVExport) ..................................................... 23

2.3 System requirements .................................................. 24

2.3.1 Client requirements ..................................................... 24

2.3.2 Server requirements .................................................... 24

Contents

3 NVR Software - Installation ..................................... 27

3.1 Installation information .............................................. 27

3.2 Standard installation ................................................... 28

3.3 Customized installation ............................................... 29

3.4 Distributed installation ................................................ 29

3.5 Update installation ...................................................... 32

3.5.1 Installing individual patches ......................................... 32

Installing patches for the SeeTec client or SeeTec

OfflineViewer for 32-bit operating systems ..................... 32

Installing patches for the SeeTec client or SeeTec

OfflineViewer for 64-bit operating systems ..................... 32

Installing patches for the SeeTec server for 32-bit

operating systems ....................................................... 32

Installing patches for the SeeTec server for 64-bit

operating systems ....................................................... 33

3.5.2 Adding or deleting components ..................................... 33

3.5.3 Installing a new complete version ................................. 33

3.6 License key .................................................................. 35

3.6.1 Requesting a license key .............................................. 35

3.6.2 Installing a license key ................................................ 36

3.7 Starting and stopping core services ............................ 36

3.7.1 SeeTec ServiceManager ............................................... 36

3.7.2 Starting the core services (without SeeTec

ServiceManager) ......................................................... 37

3.7.3 Stopping the core services (without SeeTec

ServiceManager) ......................................................... 37

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3.8 Configuring encrypted communication in SeeTec 5 ..... 37

3.9 Access data ................................................................. 39

4 NVR Software - SeeTec client .................................. 41

4.1 File menu .................................................................... 41

4.1.1 Language selection ...................................................... 41

4.1.2 Changing passwords .................................................... 41

4.1.3 Client configuration ..................................................... 42

Network tab ............................................................... 42

Client tab ................................................................... 43

User interface tab ....................................................... 44

Alarm suppression tab ................................................. 45

Input devices tab ........................................................ 45

4.1.4 Activating input devices ............................................... 45

Special cases and restrictions ....................................... 45

4.1.5 Changing profiles ........................................................ 46

4.1.6 Changing users ........................................................... 46

4.1.7 Change SeeTec Installation .......................................... 47

4.1.8 Add SeeTec Installation ............................................... 47

Assumptions ............................................................... 47

Limitations ................................................................. 47

Settings ..................................................................... 49

User interface ............................................................. 49

4.2 Layer menu ................................................................. 50

4.2.1 Adding windows / layers .............................................. 50

4.2.2 Save local layer .......................................................... 50

4.2.3 Load local layer ........................................................... 51

4.2.4 Remove local layer ...................................................... 51

Contents

4.2.5 Enabling / disabling fullscreen mode .............................. 51

4.2.6 Loading / restoring the user interface layout................... 51

4.2.7 Restoring the default user interface ............................... 51

4.2.8 Keep aspect ratio ........................................................ 51

4.2.9 Frameless display ........................................................ 51

4.2.10 Hide status bar of cameras automatically ....................... 51

4.2.11 Camera overview, control, buttons, patrol, alarm list ....... 51

4.2.12 System events ............................................................ 52

4.2.13 Search (Configuration Mode only) ................................. 52

4.3 Extras menu ................................................................ 53

4.3.1 Manual reference image comparison (Surveillance Mode

only) ......................................................................... 53

4.3.2 Image management (Configuration Mode only) ............... 54

4.3.3 Multi-configuration of video sources (Configuration

Mode only) ................................................................. 54

4.3.4 Image data multi-export to the client (Configuration

Mode only) ................................................................. 54

4.3.5 Image data multi-export to the server (Configuration

Mode only) ................................................................. 56

4.3.6 Status query for automated image data export ............... 57

4.3.7 Request Product ID (Configuration Mode only) ................ 57

4.4 Info menu ................................................................... 57

4.4.1 SeeTec 5 User's Guide ................................................. 57

4.4.2 Program ..................................................................... 57

4.4.3 License ...................................................................... 57

4.4.4 System ...................................................................... 58

Contents

5 NVR Software - SeeTec Surveillance ........................ 59

5.1 General ........................................................................ 59

5.2 Configuration Mode ..................................................... 60

5.2.1 Adding hardware and saving images .............................. 62

Add new hardware component ...................................... 62

Add new hardware components by using the camera

configuration wizard .................................................... 62

Adding new hardware – Generic camera ........................ 64

Copying hardware ....................................................... 65

Changing settings ....................................................... 66

5.2.2 Time management ...................................................... 95

5.2.3 Maps ......................................................................... 96

5.2.4 Layers ....................................................................... 97

Generating layers ........................................................ 97

Create user-defined layers ........................................... 98

Generating layers with focus tiles .................................. 98

5.2.5 Web pages ................................................................. 99

Configuring websites ................................................... 99

5.2.6 Authorization Management .......................................... 100

Creating a new user ...................................................100

Creating user groups ..................................................100

Validity of groups .......................................................100

Rights management ...................................................101

Password ..................................................................104

5.2.7 User profiles .............................................................. 106

General .....................................................................106

Image settings...........................................................108

5.2.8 Video classifications .................................................... 110

Existing video classifications ........................................110

Contents

5.2.9 Alarm scenarios ......................................................... 111

Creating alarm scenarios .............................................111

General .....................................................................111

Validity .....................................................................113

Coloring ....................................................................113

Test .........................................................................113

Server actions ...........................................................115

Adding involved persons .............................................117

Enter text for message display .....................................118

Play sound ................................................................118

Running external applications ......................................118

Visualization ..............................................................118

Add alarm scenario by using the camera configuration

wizard. .....................................................................119

Copying of alarm scenarios by using the camera

configuration wizard ...................................................120

5.2.10 Buttons ..................................................................... 121

Create button ............................................................121

Defining general settings for buttons ............................121

Selecting actions for Button .........................................121

5.2.11 Patrols ...................................................................... 122

5.2.12 Server-controlled sequence ......................................... 123

Creating a sequence ...................................................123

Adding a time or time range ........................................123

5.2.13 System Management .................................................. 125

Backup (MaxDB) ........................................................125

Manual backup ..........................................................126

Work center calendar..................................................126

SMTP server ..............................................................127

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E-mail Management ...................................................127

SNMP server ..............................................................128

NAT list .....................................................................129

EBÜS interface ...........................................................129

5.2.14 Event Management .................................................... 130

General .....................................................................130

Automatic database purge ...........................................130

Manual database purge ...............................................130

System events ...........................................................131

5.2.15 Server ...................................................................... 132

CameraManagement ...................................................132

MultimediaDatabase ...................................................132

Image data export .....................................................133

5.3 Surveillance Mode ..................................................... 135

5.3.1 Map .......................................................................... 137

5.3.2 Camera overview ....................................................... 138

5.3.3 Flyout window ........................................................... 139

5.3.4 MPEG-4 / H.264 audio ................................................ 140

5.3.5 Patrol ....................................................................... 141

Start patrols ..............................................................142

Pausing patrols ..........................................................142

Stopping patrols ........................................................142

Switching positions .....................................................142

Automatically repeating patrols ....................................142

5.3.6 Digital zoom .............................................................. 142

5.3.7 PTZ control................................................................ 143

Continuous control .....................................................144

Absolute control .........................................................145

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Controlling the camera by clicking on the camera image .145

5.3.8 Button bar ................................................................. 146

5.3.9 Alarm list tab ............................................................. 146

5.3.10 Create, save, open and delete layers ............................ 148

Create temporary layer ...............................................148

Save local layer .........................................................148

Load local layer ..........................................................148

Remove local layer .....................................................148

5.3.11 Automatic layer change .............................................. 148

5.3.12 Saving or loading the user interface ............................. 149

5.4 Report Mode .............................................................. 150

5.5 Archive Mode ............................................................. 153

5.5.1 Camera overview ....................................................... 154

Displaying camera recordings ......................................154

Displaying alarm details ..............................................154

5.5.2 Player (old) ............................................................... 155

5.5.3 Player (new) .............................................................. 157

5.5.4 Extended alarm filters in the archive ............................ 158

5.5.5 SeeTec ISearch .......................................................... 159

Simple search ............................................................159

Expert mode ..............................................................160

Write protection of recorded image data .......................161

5.5.6 Exporting image data ................................................. 162

Print image ...............................................................162

Save image as file ......................................................162

Saving images as AVI file ............................................162

Exporting images (single camera) ................................163

Image data multi-export .............................................165

Contents

6 NVR Software - SeeTec Administration .................. 167

6.1 General settings ........................................................ 167

6.2 Configure core services ............................................. 167

6.3 Configure management database (MaxDB) ............... 167

6.3.1 Backup the management database ............................... 168

6.3.2 Restoring management database backups ..................... 168

6.3.3 Enlarging the storage space (adding volumes) ............... 169

6.3.4 Setting the MaxDB cache size ...................................... 169

6.4 Configure MultimediaDatabase .................................. 170

6.4.1 Adding zones to the MultimediaDatabase ...................... 170

Adding zones to the MultimediaDatabase ......................170

Adding zones to the MultimediaDatabase (network

storage) ....................................................................171

6.4.2 Removing zones from the MultimediaDatabase .............. 172

6.4.3 Editing zones ............................................................. 172

6.5 Configure A/V export ................................................ 173

6.5.1 Enter a port ............................................................... 173

6.5.2 Using a primary or secondary FTP server ...................... 173

6.5.3 Select codec .............................................................. 173

7 NVR Software - General notes ............................... 175

7.1 Command line parameters ......................................... 175

7.2 Hot keys .................................................................... 176

7.3 Firewalls and SeeTec 5 .............................................. 177

7.4 User's Guides ............................................................ 177

8 NVR Software - Appendix ...................................... 179

8.1 SeeTec OfflineViewer ................................................ 179

8.1.1 Installation ................................................................ 179

8.1.2 Use .......................................................................... 179

Contents

8.1.3 Multiple layer ............................................................. 180

8.1.4 Play recordings .......................................................... 180

8.1.5 Save sequence as AVI file ........................................... 181

8.2 Sample alarm scenario configuration ........................ 181

8.2.1 Setting up Network I/O ............................................... 181

8.2.2 Creating and configuring alarm scenarios ...................... 182

NVR Hardware - Super LoLux HD Server: XMS-TYPH-R4-XX (1U NVR/SERVER)

1 NVR Hardware - Super LoLux HD Server:

XMS-TYPH-R4-XX (1U NVR/SERVER)

1.1 Introduction

Dear customer, Thanks a lot for choosing a high quality Super LoLux product.

1.1.1 Product Description

The new hardware platform Super LoLux XMS-TYPH-R4 NVR in 19” rack design with low installation depth is ideal for medium and large video installations that require high demands on reliability.

The Intel Xeon SP E3-1220V2 processor supply superior performance for video stream processing.

An internal SSD as a system drive for operating system and VMS provides an extremely fast startup time of the system and above-average performance in VMS database queries. In addition, this also provides for a significant increase in the operational stability of the server.

The system can be equipped with up to four hot swap server hard disks. The integrated 4-Port RAID Controller offers optimal protection for the recorded video data.

1.1.2 Condition of delivery

You receive a pre-configured and ready to use network video recording system. The operating system Windows 7 and Super LoLux HD software is installed on the SSD. The RAID Controller is installed. Up to four hot swap server hard disks are included and pre-configured.

1.2 Package content

1 Device Super LoLux HD Server: XMS-TYPH-R4-XX (1U NVR/SERVER) 1 European power cord Mounting screws 19” rack rails 1 CD – Documentation

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1.3 Server Overview

1.3.1 Front View

The power switch is located at the front.

1.3.2 Rear View

1.3.3 Connections

I. Power Button

II. Re-Set Button

III. 4x Hot-Plug hard-disk cartridge

IV. Power Supply

V. Mouse

VI. Keyboard

VII. 2x USB

VIII. Management LAN (not used in factory default)

IX. RS232 Serial

X. Monitor

XI. LAN Connection LAN1

XII. LAN Connection LAN2

XIII. RAID Controller

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1.4 Server Configuration

Connect the power cord with the power supply connector (IV) on the rear of the Super LoLux HD XMS-TYPH-R4 NVR. For server management please use one of the following options:

1.4.1 Server Connections

Local Connection

Connect monitor (X), mouse/keyboard (V, VI) and a network cable at LAN Connection LAN1 (XI) Start the Server and login to Windows. Use as user name: admin and Password: jvc.

Connection with Windows Remote Desktop

Connect the Server with a network cable at LAN Connection LAN1 (XI) and a Switch. Connect a Client PC via the same Switch.

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a) On LAN connection LAN1 the Super LoLux HD XMS-TYPH-R4 NVR is

configured with the IP address 192.168.1.100. Configure the Client PC with

an IP address in the same subnet. Open the “Control Panel” via “Start” button to access “Network and Sharing Center”.

b) Select the „Network and Sharing Center“ option to access the “Network

Adapter Settings”.

NVR Hardware - Super LoLux HD Server: XMS-TYPH-R4-XX (1U NVR/SERVER)

c) Open the „Change adapter settings“ option.

Right-click your Ethernet connection and choose “Properties”

d) Open „Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IP)“.

NVR Hardware - Super LoLux HD Server: XMS-TYPH-R4-XX (1U NVR/SERVER)

e) Assign an IP address in the same range like the Server 192.168.1.xxx

(1-99; 101 - 254) Please note: Avoid the use of IP addresses which are already assigned to other devices like your Internet Router or the Super LoLux HD XMS-TYPH-R4 NVR.

f) After changing the IP close all windows with press „OK”

Go back to the desktop and open the “Remote Desktop Connection” via “Start”  “All Programs”  “Accessories”

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g) Type in the IP address of the Super LoLux HD XMS-TYPH-R4 NVR:

192.168.1.100. Use as credentials User: admin and Password: jvc

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1.5 Configuration Settings Overview

Name of Server: XMS-TYPH-R4

Username Server: admin

Password Server: jvc

Server LAN Port 1: 192.168.1.100

Server LAN Port 2: DHCP

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1.6 Hardware Specifications

SYSTEM

CPU Type: CPU Intel Xeon SP E3-1220V2 System Memory: RAM DDR3 8 GB Operating System: Windows 7 Professional (64 bit)

Storage: SSD 2.5” min. 40 GB S-ATA II

(internal for operating system and VMS)

INTERFACE

USB / LAN: 2x USB 2.0 / 2x 10/100/1000 BT Ethernet

SATA on board: 6x S-ATA II (3.0 Gb/s) Graphic Port: Matrox® G200eW VGA Monitor port

HARD DISK

Hard Disk Slots: 4x Hot-Plug hard-disk cartridge Storage Space: up to 12 TB RAID Controller: 4-Port RAID internal

POWER SUPPLY

Power Source: 230 V AC (power supply internal) Consumption: max. 440 W

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Temperature: 0~60°C

Humidity: 5~95%@0~60°C, non-condensing

DIMENSION / WEIGHT / MATERIAL

Dimension: 437 x 43 x 503 mm (W x H x D)

Weight: ca. 15 kg

Colour: black

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2.1 Architecture

SeeTec 5 features a modular and network-based approach. All functions are organized in modules that communicate via TCP/UDP and enable the scalability of the entire system through shared installation on different computers.

The most important system characteristics include:

 Server services (32/64 bit) for Windows® XP Professional (SP3 or higher) /

Windows Vista® / Windows® 7 / Windows Server® 2003 (SP1 or higher) / Windows Server® 2008

 Client application (32/64 bit) for Windows® XP Professional (SP3 or higher) /

Windows Vista® / Windows® 7 / Windows Server® 2003 (SP1 or higher) / Windows Server® 2008

 Integration of hardware (video servers, network cameras, motion detectors,

etc.) by different manufacturers

 Integration of several thousand cameras per installation  User and group management using Active Directory® integration  Comprehensive alarm scenarios  High-performance database management with a very high throughput  IPv6 support  Encrypted network authorization

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Abbildung 1: Example for an architecture overview with distributed server

functionality and Internet connection

See chapter Module overview (page 22).

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2.2 Module overview

2.2.1 Administration services

The services SeeTec5_ENT (SeeTec EntityManager), SeeTec5_EVT (SeeTec EventManager) and SeeTec5_ALARM (SeeTec AlarmManager) provide powerful services for the central management of the SeeTec Installation along with the MaxDB database. If suitable hardware is used, up to 30 alarms per second can be managed.

Applications with a large number of users or resources to manage require a powerful user management that meets various criteria. SeeTec AuthorizationManager (SeeTec5_AUTH) satisfies the following criteria to a great extent and is thus an ideal solution for the management of large installations:

 Encrypted and secure transmission of passwords via the network must be

ensured, especially for external Internet connections.

 The client interface and functions available to the user need to automatically

adjust individually to the given user rights.

 The system must allow for easy and transparent management of a large

number of different users (maybe with high fluctuation of employees). Multiple users can often be grouped due to identical requirements with respect to access permissions. SeeTec 5 provides a superordinate group concept to reduce the required administration effort to a minimum.

 Log-in authentication of a client must be performed quickly to avoid waiting

times for the user.

2.2.2 CameraManagement (SeeTec5_CM)

The management of all cameras involved is the core of each video surveillance solution. Network cameras and video servers feature much higher complexity and heterogeneity than analog technologies. Reasons for this include:

 The analog signal is supplied in PAL to ensure a standard image format.

Network cameras of different manufacturers use different image formats (JPEG, H.264, MPEG-4, and other proprietary formats). Some of these formats must be processed differently by the software and also increase the integration effort and render client visualization more complex.

 The network infrastructure used can reach from basic local network

configurations up to broad Internet or VPN networks.

In comparison to older versions, CameraManagement better pursues the crossmanufacturer and cross-format integration of different hardware.

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Each CameraManagement module is able to manage up to 250 cameras, depending on the required image rates and the operating system in use. Using the module on multiple computers multiplies the number of cameras and can also support very large installations with up to 5000 cameras. Compared to frame grabber cards of analog systems, the performance in terms of image throughput is considerably higher.

2.2.3 MultimediaDatabase (SeeTec5_MDB)

Even small installations with few cameras require the database to handle a level of image throughput that cannot be fulfilled with traditional SQL databases such as DB2 or Oracle.

For this reason, SeeTec has developed a dedicated MultimediaDatabase with currently unmatched performance. Features of this database include:

 Hardware and platform independent implementation (Java®). Use with

almost every hardware, from commercially available PCs up to midframe systems.

 The file-based approach supports the use of local file systems such as RAID

or SAN / NAS systems.

 Throughput on a typical PC system with IDE boards amounts to approx.

30 MB/sec. Throughput can be extended to more than 50 MB/sec. if powerful server hardware is used.

2.2.4 Extension services (SeeTec5_EXT, SeeTec5_AV, SeeTec5_AVExport)

The SeeTec5_EXT service is used for connecting industry solutions and modules (license plate recognition, point of sale connection, etc.).

The SeeTec5_AV service is required for the SeeTec motion detection.

The SeeTec5_AVExport service is responsible for transmitting an image or video sequence in case of an alarm.

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2.3 System requirements

Performance requirements of SeeTec server services primarily depend on the video volume transferred and/or the storage hardware used. Basically, Intel® processors should be used because they deliver much better performance with SeeTec than other comparable AMD processors.

Dimensioning of hardware for SeeTec client concerns primarily the processor type and its performance. We recommend Intel® processors for optimal performance. At least 512 MB free RAM must be available to the SeeTec client as socket. An additional 25 MB RAM are recommended for each camera to be visualized.

Please take into account that the hardware requirements greatly depend on the respective configuration.

2.3.1 Client requirements

 Operating system (32 / 64 Bit):

Windows® XP Professional (SP3 or higher) Windows Vista® (Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate) Windows® 7 (Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate) Windows Server® 2003 Standard, Enterprise (SP1 or higher) Windows Server® 2003 R2 Standard, Enterprise (SP1 or higher) Windows Server® 2008 Standard, Enterprise Windows Server® 2008 R2 Standard, Enterprise

 Computing power:

Pentium® 4 minimum (or comparable)

 Main storage:

512 MB RAM min.

 Hard-disk storage:

1 GB

 Other:

Separate video card (avoid using integrated video cards if possible. Do not use shared memory as performance would suffer considerably. The client should feature a gigabit ethernet connection.

2.3.2 Server requirements

 Operating system (32/64-bit):

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Minimum hardware requirements for 32 bit operating systems:

 Performance:

Intel® Dual Core CPU 2 GHz (or comparable)

 Main storage:

2 MB RAM min.

 Hard-disk storage:

20 GB min. + storage for image recording

 Other:

At a minimum, the server must feature a gigabit ethernet connection.

Minimum hardware requirements for 64 bit operating systems:

 Performance:

Intel® Dual Core CPU 2 GHz (or comparable)

 Main storage:

4 MB RAM min.

 Hard-disk storage:

20 GB min. + storage for image recording

 Other:

At a minimum, the server must feature a gigabit ethernet connection.

Important

A maximum of 80 and 250 devices (cameras / Adam modules, Network I/Os, etc.) can be configured per server on a 32 bit an 64 bit operating system, repectively. Depending on the configuration (high resolution / image rate), this number can be lower.

The maximum number servers in a distributed installation is 250 servers.

The maximum number of camera in a system is 5000.

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3 NVR Software - Installation

3.1 Installation information

Important

Since several VB scripts are used for installation, we recommend deactivating any virus scanner during the installation procedure.

SeeTec 5 may not be installed on a compressed drive as this may cause problems with the MaxDB. Also, do not compress drives with an existing SeeTec 5 installation.

You are asked while installing, whether the ports used by SeeTec should be opened in the Microsoft® Windows® Firewall. Confirm this request with Yes. If you use the software firewalls of other manufacturers, you must open the port manually, see also chapter Firewalls and SeeTec 5 (page 177).

During the installation process DirectX is installed. If there is no previous installation of DirectX, the system may reboot after completing the installation. DirectX is required for joystick control as well as MPEG-4 / H.264 display. If an error message is displayed that DirectX could not be installed, you can install DirectX at later point in time. You will find the setup file in the 3rdPartyTools directory on SeeTec-DVD. Use that version only.

An error message may appear during DirectX installation on a Windows Server® 2003, it can be ignored.

Software products of the company Symantec (Norton FirewallTM, NortonTM Internet Security, etc.) should not be used on the SeeTec 5 server because these programs interrupt the communication between server services.

Use of webguards, behavior surveillance (e.g. of virus scanners), is not supported.

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3.2 Standard installation

The standard installation (= SeeTec Core Package) is suited for individual workstations or host computers in distributed installation environments. It contains the following modules:

 SeeTec 5 client  SeeTec 5 server services

Installing the SeeTec 5 software

1. Insert the DVD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive.

The Startup menu is displayed.

2. In this menu, select Install SeeTec 5 to install the SeeTec 5 software.

3. Optional: Change the path of the SeeTec Installation.

In 64-bit operating systems you can change the paths for the 32-bit and 64-bit components.

4. Select Server and client installation in the dialog for choosing the setup

type to perform the standard installation.

5. Optional: Change the path of the administration database (MaxDB, database for configuration and storage of system notifications). Select a path in the SeeTec directory.

6. In the IP address/host name for server communication dialog in the Found IP addresses/host names dropdown list, select the IP address that the SeeTec services will connect to.

IPv6 addresses are currently not supported.

7. In the Default zone dialog, click on Configure zone.

8. In the Path field, select a path for the MultimediaDatabase (database for image recording).

The default path for the MultimediaDatabase is: [SeeTec installation directory]/re/md/mds/data.

9. Enter the size of the MultimediaDatabase in the Maximum size [GB] field.

10. If the zone is stored on a network drive, enter the complete UNC path.

11. If the network drive is protected by a user name and password, enter the user name and password for accessing the drive under Network

authorization.

Note

Ensure that the user must be available on the local machine and the domain and user name must be specified.

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After the installation, you can create additional zones in the SeeTec Administration, see chapter Configure MultimediaDatabase (page 170).

12. Optional: Configure the Windows® firewall for MPEG-4 usage.

13. Click on Install to start the installation.

3.3 Customized installation

With a customized installation you can install individual components on one computer (for a distributed installation on multiple computers, see chapter Distributed installation (page 29)):

 SeeTec client  SeeTec OfflineViewer  Core services  CameraManagement and MultimediaDatabase

Important

In distributed installations, core services may only be installed on one computer.

3.4 Distributed installation

Installation on multiple computers

A standard installation must be performed on the host computer first. See chapter Standard installation (page 28).

1. Start the installation on the secondary server.

2. Select Custom in the dialog for choosing the setup type.

3. Optional: Change the path of the SeeTec Installation.

In 64-bit operating systems you can change the paths for the 32-bit and 64-bit components.

4. Only install the CameraManagement and MultimediaDatabase components, and optionally the client.

5. Under EntityManager, in the Host field, enter the IP address of the core server.

Do not change the port.

6. In the IP address/host name for server communication dialog in the Found IP addresses/host names dropdown list, select the IP address that the SeeTec services will connect to.

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IPv6 addresses are currently not supported.

7. In the Default zone dialog, click on Configure zone.

8. In the Path field, select a path for the MultimediaDatabase (database for image recording).

The default path for the MultimediaDatabase is: [SeeTec installation directory]/re/md/mds/data.

9. Enter the size of the MultimediaDatabase in the Maximum size [GB] field.

10. If the zone is stored on a network drive, enter the complete UNC path.

11. If the network drive is protected by a user name and password, enter the user name and password for accessing the drive under Network

authorization.

Note

Ensure that the user must be available on the local machine and the domain and user name must be specified.

After the installation, you can create additional zones in the SeeTec Administration, see chapter Configure MultimediaDatabase (page 170).

12. Optional: Configure the Windows® firewall for MPEG-4 usage.

13. Click on Install to start the installation.

Note

For this type of installation, both installed services will not be started automatically. You must start these services in the Control Panel under Administrative Tools > Services or reboot your computer.

For both servers to communicate and images to be displayed, a continuous connection with an adequate bandwidth is necessary between the main server and the distributed servers. The required bandwidth depends on the image data that is to be transferred. Additionally, a bandwidth of 64 kbit/s is required for server communication.

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Important

Should the connection to the administrative services be interrupted and not restored immediately, all distributed servers are set to emergency mode: Standard recording of all cameras on the distributed server continues. The following restrictions apply for alarm recording:

 For complex alarm scenarios, preconditions are not evaluated.  Within alarm scenarios, no outputs are mapped.  Alarms are not saved as alarm events, i.e. you cannot search

for alarms in the archive. However, the alarm recording is displayed in the archive as alarm recording (= red time bar).

 Alarm recordings are terminated only by the defined alarm

duration.

 Recording gaps of 20 to 40 seconds occur when changing from

normal mode to emergency mode or back.

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3.5 Update installation

Note

There are two ways to update the SeeTec 5 software:

 Patches for a system update become available.  You have a complete version of the software.

3.5.1 Installing individual patches

Installing patches for the SeeTec client or SeeTec OfflineViewer for 32-bit operating systems

1. Exit SeeTec Surveillance (= SeeTec client).

2. Extract the ZIP file of the patch in the directory C:\Program Files\SeeTec and overwrite any existing files.

Installing patches for the SeeTec client or SeeTec OfflineViewer for 64-bit operating systems

The 32-bit and the 64-bit version of the SeeTec client will always be installed on 64-bit operating systems. For this reason, you need to install the patches for the SeeTec client for 32-bit operating systems (5.4.X_Client_XX.zip) and for 64-bit operating systems (5.4.X_Client64_XX.zip). The patch for the SeeTec OfflineViewer (5.4.X_OfflineViewer_XX.zip) always has to be unzipped in the directory for the 32-bit components:

1. Exit SeeTec Surveillance (= SeeTec client).

2. Extract the patch of the 32-bit version of the SeeTec client in the directory C:\Program Files (x86)\SeeTec and overwrite any existing files.

3. Extract the patch of the 64-bit version of the SeeTec client in the directory C:\Program Files\SeeTec and overwrite any existing files.

4. Extract the patch for the SeeTec OfflineViewer in the directory C:\Program Files (x86)\SeeTec and overwrite any existing files.

Installing patches for the SeeTec server for 32-bit operating systems

1. Stop the SeeTec5_ENT service under Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Services or use the SeeTec ServiceManager (Stop all SeeTec services).

2. Extract the patches in the directory C:\Program Files\SeeTec and overwrite any existing files.

3. Start the SeeTec5_CM service under Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Services or use the SeeTec ServiceManager (Start all SeeTec services).

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Installing patches for the SeeTec server for 64-bit operating systems

1. Stop the SeeTec5_ENT service under Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Services or use the SeeTec ServiceManager (Stop all SeeTec services).

2. Extract the ZIP file of the patch in the directory C:\Program Files\SeeTec and overwrite any existing files.

3. Start the SeeTec5_CM service under Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Services or use the SeeTec ServiceManager (Start all SeeTec services).

Important

Some server components are only available as 32-bit components.

For 64-bit operating systems, extract the following patches in the directory for 32-bit programs (C:\Program Files (x86)\SeeTec):

 5.4.X_VersatileApplications_XX.zip  5.4.X_ApplicationGateway_XX.zip

3.5.2 Adding or deleting components

1. Restart the installation, see chapter Standard installation (page 28).

2. Select Change program in the dialog for choosing the setup type.

3. Select the components that you want to add or delete.

In the Windows® Control Panel, go to Programs and Features and select the SeeTec 5 software. Then, add or delete the desired functions by using the Uninstall/Change button.

Note

Ensure that the SeeTec installation medium is located in the same path as the initial installation.

3.5.3 Installing a new complete version

1. Perform a backup of the MaxDB database.

2. Backup the directory conf of your current SeeTec Installation.

3. Stop the SeeTec5_ENT service under Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Services or use the SeeTec ServiceManager (Stop all SeeTec services).

4. Uninstall the current version in the Control Panel under Add or Remove Programs. All image and configuration files will be maintained.

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5. Copy the new license key to the conf directory of the existing SeeTec installation folder.

6. Install the new complete version in the directory of the older version.

Note

If you perform an update to a newer SeeTec version, all configuration settings will be maintained.

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3.6 License key

In order to allow for flexible scaling of your surveillance system, the number of managed cameras and the client functionality are bound to a license key.

3.6.1 Requesting a license key

If you are setting up a new system and did not purchase the SeeTec.key license key from a SeeTec distributor, you can request a license key over the Internet.

1. In your web browser, go to http://www.seetec.eu/support/licensing/.

2. Click on the New License link.

3. Enter your installation number (INR), the Product ID, and your personal data.

You can request the Product ID in the Configuration Mode in the Extras menu. You will find the INR on your invoice and on the back of the DVD cover.

4. Then, click on Submit.

The license key will be sent to the e-mail address you have stated in the corresponding form field.

Note

A license key is only valid for the current and the previous versions. Note that updates to a new SeeTec version, extensions of the SeeTec software features and functionalities as well as changes to the server hardware all require a new license key. You can obtain the new key at http://www.seetec.eu/support/licensing (link named Update Licence).

Without a license key, the system will run a 30-day demo mode. In this mode you can test all software features.

You can request the license key only once. If you made changes to the system that make a new license key necessary, please contact your distributor or SeeTec AG.

License type (Demo, Probox, Enterprise) is also displayed along with license information in the menu Info and in main window of SeeTec Surveillance.

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3.6.2 Installing a license key

1. Save the old SeeTec.key license key in the C:\Program Files\SeeTec\conf directory.

2. Copy the new SeeTec.key license file to this directory.

Note

If you are using a demo license, its remaining duration is displayed each time when starting the SeeTec Surveillance.

3.7 Starting and stopping core services

3.7.1 SeeTec ServiceManager

The SeeTec ServiceManager allows you to start and stop the SeeTec services.

The SeeTec ServiceManager is installed automatically during the installation of the server services. You can start it via the Start menu.

1. Click on File > Settings to determine the behavior of the SeeTec ServiceManager (Send to system tray upon program start, Show balloon tip for status changes).

2. Define the wait time between stopping and restarting services (default 15 seconds).

3. Additionally, you can also select Show SeeTec services that are not installed.

The following functions are available in SeeTec ServiceManager:

 Restart all SeeTec services  Stop all SeeTec services  Start all SeeTec services

The status of services is also displayed:

 green = Service has started.  red = Service has stopped.  yellow = Start or stop of service is in progress.  black = Service is not installed.

Click right on service to restart or stop an individual service.

A multiple selection is also possible. Press and hold the CTRL key and click once on the respective services.

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3.7.2 Starting the core services (without SeeTec

ServiceManager)

1. Open the Services window and start the service named MaxDB: SEETEC.

2. Start the SeeTec5_CM service.

3. Wait for about 10 seconds before starting SeeTec Surveillance.

All other required SeeTec services will be started automatically.

3.7.3 Stopping the core services (without SeeTec

ServiceManager)

1. Open the Services window and stop the service named SeeTec5_ENT.

All other SeeTec services are also terminated.

2. Stop the MaxDB: SEETEC service.

3.8 Configuring encrypted communication in

SeeTec 5

Communication between SeeTec server and SeeTec clients can take place by corresponding license via TripleDES encryption.

To configure the encrypted communication, proceed as follows:

First, create a key pair.

1. Execute the following file with Windows® administrator rights: <SeeTec installation directory>\tools\generateKey\generateKey.bat

2. Provide your information in the next dialog and confirm with Yes.

Example:

What is your first and last name? [Unknown]: John Doe

What is the name of your organizational unit? [Unknown]: IT

What is the name of your City or Locality? [Unknown]: Philippsburg

What is the name of your State or Province? [Unknown]: Baden-Wuerttemberg

What is the two-letter country code for this unit? [Unknown]: DE

Is CN=John Doe, OU=IT, O=SeeTec, L=Philippsburg, ST=Baden-Wuerttemberg, C=DE correct? [No]: YES

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The generated key pair is stored in the directory conf of the SeeTec Installation (file: keystore).

For distributed installations, this file must be copied to the conf directory on all SeeTec servers. Distribution to SeeTec server should take place via secured communication paths.

If a firewall is used, then additionally, the ports 60011 and 60012 should be activated. The key is transferred via these ports from the SeeTec server to the SeeTec clients and to SeeTec server services. You can change these ports in SeeTec Administration.

Configuration effort is not required for SeeTec clients. As soon as the keystore file is available, an encrypted connection is set up automatically between SeeTec server and SeeTec client.

3. To activate the encrypted communication, all SeeTec services must restart on all participating SeeTec servers.

Note

Encrypted communication between SeeTec server and SeeTec client is activated when the file keystore is saved in the conf directory of the SeeTec installation.

To disable encrypted communication, delete this file and restart SeeTec services.

User name and password of SeeTec Administrator is requested for SeeTec Administration for encrypted communication.

Encrypted communication between the camera and the SeeTec server is also possible for many cameras. To this, take note of the whitepaper for motion recognition/SSL configuration of the camera.

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3.9 Access data

By default, the SeeTec 5 software features an administrator user who will have full access to the entire system.

Starting SeeTec Surveillance

1. In the start menu under All Programs > SeeTec > SeeTec 5, click on SeeTec Surveillance.

2. In the User name field, enter the following user name: administrator.

User name can also be optionally saved.

3. In the Password field, enter the following password: pass.

4. Optional: Save the password.

5. Optional: Enter a comment in the Comment field.

The comment will be stored in the management database. You can display the comment in Report Mode when searching for user events.

6. Optional: Activate the Log in user automatically option.

You will immediately be logged on to SeeTec 5 when SeeTec Surveillance is started again.

7. Click on OK.

Important

Change your password immediately after starting the system for the first time in order to avoid unauthorized access to the software. A secure password (optional) is at least 8 characters long and contains at least one upper, one lower case character and one number.

All user names and passwords are CASE-SENSITIVE, i.e. a distinction will be made between upper and lower case letters.

There is no "back door" to the SeeTec 5 system. If you forget the administrator password and you have no user assigned to the administrator group, you will be unable to access the system.

While logging in via NAT, you must activate the option Use NAT for server selection. You must deactivate this option to login without NAT, see chapter NAT list (page 129).

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Note

When the option Log in user automatically is activated, then user name and password are saved.

If automatic login is used, entering a comment is not possible.

To switch off the option Log in user automatically, do the following:

1. Log on.

2. Click on Change user in File menu.

3. Change the settings in the following dialog.

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4 NVR Software - SeeTec client

The SeeTec client is available as 32-bit version and 64-bit version. When the client is installed on a 64-bit operating system, both client versions will be installed always. The link in the start menu always connects to the 32-bit client.

1. To start the 64-bit version of the SeeTec client, double-click on the file SeeTec 5.exe in the C:\Program Files\SeeTec directory.

The 64-bit version of the SeeTec client is subject to some restrictions. A list with these restrictions can be found here:

http://seetec.eu/fileadmin/01DL/manuals/seetec5_64Bit_Client_restrictions_EN.pdf

4.1 File menu

Surveillance Mode, Archive Mode, Report Mode, Configuration Mode

See chapter General (page 59).

Important

The following settings must be configured for each client and for each Windows® login profile.

4.1.1 Language selection

1. In the File menu, select Language selection.

2. Select the desired language.

3. Click on OK.

The selected language will be used after the client is restarted.

4.1.2 Changing passwords

1. In the File menu, select Change password.

2. Enter your new Password.

3. Confirm your new Password.

4. Click on OK.

Note

You cannot change your password in Configuration Mode.

In Authorization Management, you can withdraw the user right to change the password.

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4.1.3 Client configuration

1. In the File menu, select Client configuration to change the client settings:

Only the SeeTec administrator can open Client configuration.

Important

The following settings must be configured for each client and for each Windows® login profile.

Network tab

The Timeout for server requests option is used to increase request times in Archive Mode. Consequently, no timeout will occur and no red beam will be

displayed in the player when performing large requests in Archive Mode.

The UDP or TCP port for image transmission determines the protocol and the port used to transmit image streams of the cameras from the SeeTec server to the client.

If you use multiple independent SeeTec 5 systems, you can automatically connect the client to a backup server on network failure.

1. Enable the Automatically connect to backup server on network failure option.

2. In the Name field, enter the name or the IP address of the backup server.

3. In the Port field, enter the port of the backup server.

4. Limit the Bandwidth when accessing servers with narrow-band connections. First, double-click on the corresponding CameraManagement to select it.

5. In the following dialog, you can limit the maximum bandwidth using the Max. bandwidth in kbit/s field.

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Client tab

Suppress warning on time difference to server

If there is a time lag of more than 10 seconds between client and server, a message is displayed at login. You can suppress this message here.

Delete entities without confirmation in Configuration Mode

If this option is selected, the respective entity (camera, time template, alarm, button, etc.) is deleted without prior notification if you click on

Delete in Configuration Mode.

Do not display warnings in case of different streaming settings in Configuration Mode

Different settings for Standard recording and Alarm recording can result in recording losses

during MPEG-4/H.264 recording. If this is the case, a warning message is displayed in Configuration Mode. You can suppress this message here.

Use optimized JPEG mode

Enable this option to use all available CPU cores for the display of Motion JPEG images.

Microsoft® .NET Framework 3.5 (or higher) must be installed.

Maximum number of alarms in Archive Mode/ Maximum number of events in Report Mode

You can specify the maximum number of displayed alarms in Archive Mode and the maximum number of displayed events in

Report Mode.

Alarm handling

Select Start most recent alarms first or Start older alarms first to determine which

alarms will be displayed first when processing the Alarm list.

Stop low priority alarms when a new alarm is activated

Here you can further adapt the behavior of the alarm handling for low priority alarms, see chapter General (page 111).

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User interface tab

Start client in fullscreen mode

Enable this option to start the client in fullscreen mode.

Note

The fullscreen mode can also be enabled / disabled by using the ESC key.

Use multiple timelines

Select whether you want to use the old or the new player interface in Archive Mode. If this option is selected, the new interface is used.

Use current live layer for archive

If this option is selected, all open cameras, layers (also temporary layers) and maps are displayed immediately when you change to

Archive Mode.

Limit the number of flyout windows to

Limiting the number of flyout windows can prevent excessive load on the client. If the specified maximum is reached, the oldest flyout window is replaced by the newest one.

Background color of cameras

If the image of a camera does not fill the layer because of its aspect ratio, you have the option to change the background color.

Fullscreen mode

Select how the windows and layers are displayed in full screen mode.

You can adjust the Camera frame, the Status

bar, UI elements and Tabs.

Thumbnails

Select whether a thumbnail of the camera should be displayed in the camera overview. Press and hold the CTRL key and move the mouse to the desired camera in the camera overview.

The thumbnail of the camera can also be displayed on the map.

The thumbnail size only applies to thumbnails in the camera overview and on the map.

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Alarm suppression tab

You must first create a new alarm group in order to suppress alarms in Surveillance Mode.

1. Click on New alarm group.

2. Add all alarms belonging to the group.

3. Finally, define under which circumstances no alarms are to be displayed by selecting the respective checkbox if the alarm should be suppressed (digital input open or closed).

Input devices tab

See chapter Activating input devices (page 45).

4.1.4 Activating input devices

In the Client configuration under Input devices, all input devices including joysticks are displayed that are connected and available to the respective system before the startup of the SeeTec client.

Any device combination is supported. Any device can be configured independent of another device.

Special cases and restrictions

 Jog dial and shuttlewheel are supported for the Axis control unit T831x in

Archive Mode.

 Up to 112 virtual buttons can be configured for the Axis control unit T8312.

To do so, activate the Virtual buttons activated option. The control unit has nine keys. If you wish to configure key 56, press keys 5 and 6 in quick succession and select the desired action. In the Timeout (ms) field, enter the time range in which the two buttons must be pressed.

 The Videotec DCZ control unit is supported with the following restrictions:

 Only 32 of the 38 buttons can be used.  Only the outer jog dial is available in the Archive mode.

Note

Each joystick requires calibration once. This must be done in the Windows® Control panel.

PTZ control is only available if you select the PTZ control option in the Camera configuration.

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1. To enable and configure joystick control, go to the Client configuration, select the Input devices tab and in the device list, select the joystick that you want to configure.

The right side of the dialog lists the joystick functions.

2. Select the option Device enabled.

3. Optional: Select the option Z axis enabled (hardware-dependent).

4. To assign a function to a joystick button, press the joystick button and select the desired action from the dropdown list.

4.1.5 Changing profiles

1. In the File menu, select Change profile.

2. Select the desired profile and click on OK.

Note

 You cannot change the profile in Configuration Mode.  In addition, there must be at least two existing profiles (user

and group profile) to be able to change the profile.

4.1.6 Changing users

1. In the File menu, select Change user.

2. Enter information for the new user.

3. Click on OK.

Note

You cannot change the user in Configuration Mode.

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4.1.7 Change SeeTec Installation

If you have installed multiple independent SeeTec servers, then you can connect to another SeeTec server:

1. Select Change SeeTec Installation in the File menu.

2. In the Computer name field, enter the computer name or the IP address of the SeeTec server.

3. Enter the port of the SeeTec server in the Port field (default: 60000).

Note

Connection to another SeeTec server is not possible if you are in Configuration Mode!

To setup connection to multiple installations simultaneously, see chapter Add SeeTec Installation (page 47).

4.1.8 Add SeeTec Installation

You can setup connections to multiple SeeTec Installations by clicking on Add SeeTec Installation to access multiple SeeTec Installations simultaneously

(= SeeTec Multi Installation Login).

Assumptions

 The same SeeTec version must be installed on all servers to be connected.  Each server must support SeeTec Multi Installation Login. You must have a

license for SeeTec Multi Installation Login.

Limitations

The following functions are not available when multiple servers are connected:

 In File menu: Change user, Change profile, Change SeeTec

Installation, Change password

 Multiple image data export in Archive Mode (available also in

Configuration Mode)

 Joystick buttons: Joystick can only be used as PTZ control device.  In menu File > Client configuration: Automatically connect to backup

server on network failure, Alarm suppression

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Note

If connection to SeeTec Installation is interrupted, (due to network problems etc.), SeeTec client tries to reconnect cyclically.

A maximum of 15 SeeTec Installations, with 100 cameras, each can be connected.

The following functions are simultaneously available only for one SeeTec installation:

 Menu File: Report Mode, Configuration Mode  Menu Info: System, Program, License

If you have logged on to multiple SeeTec Installations and open one of the menus mentioned above, a selection dialog appears, in which you must choose the desired SeeTec Installation. Then the chosen menu of the selected SeeTec Installation is opened.

1. Login to server with your user name and password.

2. Select File > Add SeeTec Installation.

3. Enter the host name and the IP address and the port of the server (default:

60000).

4. Select the SeeTec Installation you want to connect to from the selection dialog.

Multiple selection can be made.

5. Optional: You can add one more SeeTec server via Create new SeeTec Installation. Enter the host IP address and the port of the SeeTec server (default: 60000).

6. Confirm by clicking the OK button.

7. Enter the user name and the password for each SeeTec Installation selected previously.

8. Optional: You can activate NAT support and use Windows® Active Directory® login.

You can accelerate the login by saving user name and password. When you activate Log in user automatically, all information is saved and you can login directly after confirming by clicking on OK.

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Settings

You can configure the following settings for each server via File > Client configuration:

 Network tab: Bandwidth limitations

User interface

You can again disconnect individual SeeTec Installations in File menu (Close connections) or delete them entirely from the selection dialog (Delete SeeTec Installations).

In the Camera overview, all servers to which the client is connected are displayed. You can carry out the following actions by right-clicking on the respective server:

 Close this connection.  Close all connections except the selected connection.  Delete this connection. The connection is no longer displayed in selection

dialog.

 Change user for this connection.

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4.2 Layer menu

Important

The following settings must be configured for each client and for each Windows® login profile.

4.2.1 Adding windows / layers

If multiple monitors are connected to a PC, you can add multiple SeeTec windows.

1. In the Layer menu, select Add window and open the new window.

There are several ways to display the desired layer in the new window:

 Temporary layer:

Right-click into the new window and select the Add layer menu. Alternatively, select Add layer in the Layer menu. Use Drag and Drop to add cameras, maps and web pages from Camera overview to the new layer.

 Predefined layer, map or camera:

Use Drag and Drop to add cameras, maps or layers from the Camera

overview to the new window.

Note

You can also save temporary layers. See chapter Save local layer (page 50). If you want to make the layers available permanently when starting SeeTec 5 surveillance, all required layers must be created in Configuration Mode and must be assigned to a corresponding profile.

The user-defined layers allow you to define the number of rows and columns in the layer, see chapter Layers (page 97).

Right-click to close the current layer or all open layers in the current window. You can also save the temporary layer.

Layers permanently assigned in the profile cannot be closed.

4.2.2 Save local layer

1. Right-click on the tab of a temporary layer and select Save layer as local layer to save the temporary layer. See chapter Adding windows / layers

(page 50).

2. In the following dialog, enter a name for the layer in the Name field.

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4.2.3 Load local layer

1. To load the layer, right-click on an opened layer or camera and under Load local layer select the layer that you want to open. You can also open the desired layer under Layer > Load local layer.

4.2.4 Remove local layer

1. To remove a local layer, open Layer > Remove local layer and select the layer that you want to remove permanently from the system.

4.2.5 Enabling / disabling fullscreen mode

1. The fullscreen mode can be enabled / disabled by using the ESC key.

4.2.6 Loading / restoring the user interface layout

In the Layer menu, you can load and save the user interface layout. You can display or hide the following fields: Camera overview, Control, Buttons, Patrol, Alarm list. You can also Restore default user interface.

If you do not want all fields displayed, enable the field that you wish to be displayed in the Layer menu.

1. To save the user interface layout, select Save user interface in the View menu.

Your settings are saved for the current session. To restore settings, select Load

user interface.

4.2.7 Restoring the default user interface

1. In the View menu, click on Restore default user interface.

4.2.8 Keep aspect ratio

1. Select this option to view the camera image in the original aspect ratio.

4.2.9 Frameless display

1. Enable this option to display cameras and layers without frames.

4.2.10 Hide status bar of cameras automatically

If the option Hide status bar of cameras automatically is enabled, the status bar (icons for digital zoom, PTZ, audio, camera name, date, time, current recording status) is displayed only on mouseover.

4.2.11 Camera overview, control, buttons, patrol, alarm list

Here you can customize the view and hide panes that are not required.

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4.2.12 System events

Display the system events field by using the System events option, see chapter

System events (page 131).

4.2.13 Search (Configuration Mode only)

1. Display the search window to perform a well-directed search for elements.

You can search for the following elements.

 Camera video servers  Cameras  Buttons  Profiles  Video walls  Time ranges  Maps  Layers

In the left column, the result of your search is displayed. If you click on a result, all elements are displayed in the right column of the search window that are linked to the result.

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4.3 Extras menu

4.3.1 Manual reference image comparison (Surveillance

Mode only)

The reference image comparison allows you to spot changes of the camera alignment.

Note

Only a SeeTec administrator can perform this step.

1. Open the reference image comparison.

2. Select a camera.

3. Right-click in the Reference image field and select Create reference image to create a reference image.

4. Right-click in the Reference image field and select Delete reference image to delete the reference image.

The Current layer field displays the current camera image.

5. Click on Mark camera as changed or Mark camera as unchanged.

6. If you are not sure whether the camera image changed, select the Display difference only option to highlight the changes.

Searching for changes can be done automatically.

7. To search for changes automatically, enable Computer aid and set a threshold value on the right side.

If the Threshold value is exceeded, the camera is automatically marked as changed.

You can also stop the automatic comparison whenever the threshold is exceeded.

After performing a reference image comparison, you can have a report created by clicking on the printer icon. The report dialog opens after the automatic comparison is completed.

8. Select which information to include in the report and then click on Print report.

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4.3.2 Image management (Configuration Mode only)

Image management allows you to use your own icons for buttons, cameras, maps, layers, web pages, or digital input.

Supported image formats are JPG, GIF, PNG, and BMP.

1. Open image management and click on Add.

2. In the dialog, select the icon to import.

The icon will be adjusted automatically and will be shown as a thumbnail.

3. Click on Save to make icon available in the system.

4.3.3 Multi-configuration of video sources (Configuration

Mode only)

1. In order to perform changes on multiple cameras at a time, select Multiconfiguration of video sources.

2. A window appears in which you can select the cameras to edit by clicking with the mouse or by using the CTRL key and the mouse.

If you select cameras from different manufacturers, you can only edit those options that are identical for all camera types.

3. Change the values you want to adjust and confirm your selection by clicking on the gray field containing the value in question.

The field is now displayed in green.

4. You can apply your changes by clicking on Execute.

5. To finish multi-configuration, click on Close.

4.3.4 Image data multi-export to the client (Configuration

Mode only)

With multi-export, you can save recorded image data from several cameras at the same time locally on your client PC.

Important

For an export, enter a temporary path in the MultimediaDatabase configuration.

For an automated export, ensure that the export path is available on the SeeTec client. For an export to a directory on the SeeTec server, see chapter Image data multi-export to the server (Configuration Mode only) (page 56).

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1. For secondary installations only: In the MultimediaDatabase dropdown list, select the MultimediaDatabase from which you want to export image data.

2. Mark the cameras (by clicking with the mouse or by using the CTRL key and the mouse) from which you want to export image data.

3. Enable the Export standard recording checkbox to export the recording of the standard recording.

4. Enable the Export alarm recording checkbox to export the recording of the alarm recording.

5. Use the From and To fields to set the export time range.

6. In the Password field, enter a password for encrypting the image data.

7. Optional: Enable the Use bandwidth limitation checkbox to limit network traffic while the image data is transferred to the client.

8. Click on Select to select the location.

9. Enable the Create subdirectories for user, camera name and time checkbox to create the following folder structure in the export directory:

10. Optional: Activate Split export into several directories and select the size of the export file.

The exported files will be split automatically to fit on a CD, DVD, etc.

11. Start export by clicking on Export.

12. To finish multi-export, click on Close.

The installation files for the SeeTec OfflineViewer are located in <SeeTec installation directory>\tools\OfflineViewer. During export, the SeeTec OfflineViewer installation file and a CD/DVD burning program (Totally Free Burner) are also copied to the export directory.

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4.3.5 Image data multi-export to the server (Configuration

Mode only)

With multi-export, you can save recorded image data from several cameras at the same time locally on your SeeTec server.

Important

For an export, enter a temporary path in the MultimediaDatabase configuration.

For an automated export, ensure that the export path is available on the SeeTec server.

1. For secondary installations only: In the MultimediaDatabase dropdown list, select the MultimediaDatabase from which you want to export image data.

2. Mark the cameras (by clicking with the mouse or by using the CTRL key and the mouse) from which you want to export image data.

3. Enable the Export standard recording checkbox to export the recording of the standard recording.

4. Enable the Export alarm recording checkbox to export the recording of the alarm recording.

5. Use the From and To fields to set the export time range.

6. In the Password field, enter a password for encrypting the image data.

7. Click on Select to select the location on the server.

8. Enable the Create subdirectories for user, camera name and time checkbox to create the following folder structure in the export directory:

9. Optional: Activate Select time for export and select a date and a time.

The export will be executed at the selected time.

10. Optional: Activate Split export into several directories and select the size of the export file.

The exported files will be split automatically to fit on a CD, DVD, etc.

11. Start export by clicking on Export.

12. To finish multi-export, click on Close.

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4.3.6 Status query for automated image data export

The recorded image data can be exported automatically every day, see chapter

Automated image data export (page 133). All failed exports are listed in the Status query for automated image data export window. You can restart or delete the

failed exports.

1. In the MultimediaDatabase field, select the MultimediaDatabase for which you want to display the failed exports.

In the Export status group box, you can see all canceled exports, the start time of the export, the camera name, the target directory, the date of the exported image data and the reason for export cancelation.

2. In the Export status group box, select the canceled exports.

3. Select Export again or Delete for the selected exports.

4. Click on Apply.

4.3.7 Request Product ID (Configuration Mode only)

To order a license key after a new installation or a hardware change you need the Product ID of your system. The product ID is generated by using the Request

Product ID menu.

4.4 Info menu

Viewing information about program version, users, host name, and port.

4.4.1 SeeTec 5 User's Guide

You can open the SeeTec 5 User's Guide by pressing F1.

4.4.2 Program

You will receive information about the program version and the logged-in user. You can also verify the host name and port of the SeeTec services.

4.4.3 License

Your license information is displayed in License information (e.g. maximum number of cameras, concurrent client connections or the license's validity time range).

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4.4.4 System

The following system information can be displayed by using the System menu:

 System environment (operating system, architecture, JavaTM version)  SeeTec license  Logged on SeeTec clients (IP address of the client PCs)

The SeeTec administrator sees the following information about the logged in SeeTec clients:

 SeeTec user name  SeeTec user profile  SeeTec type of client

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5 NVR Software - SeeTec Surveillance

5.1 General

Almost all SeeTec 5 settings and the presentation of image data can be performed through a client (SeeTec Surveillance). This client is the central control and display unit of the surveillance system and is used for the configuration of all SeeTec 5 services.

Since all settings can be accessed through a single application, the administrator effort is reduced (less physical travel or use of multiple individual software modules).

Individual modes are listed in the main menu in the File menu and can be selected if the respective rights are assigned to the logged-in user. If this is not the case, these functions are not displayed.

Due to the service-based approach, you do not need to start the SeeTec Surveillance to record image data. The recording process is launched automatically when the server is started.

The client features four different modes, providing the user with a clear and task oriented perspective:

 Surveillance Mode

This mode enables the display of Live image data and / or incoming alarms and supports camera control.

 Archive Mode

This mode is used to view and export recorded image and event data.

 Report Mode

In this mode, you can display and assess different events (alarm events, user logon and logoff, etc.).

 Configuration Mode

The Configuration Mode is used to configure all settings that are to be used and executed by services.

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5.2 Configuration Mode

In Configuration Mode, all hardware- and software-related settings of your network-based video surveillance system are performed.

At the bottom of the client screen, you will find help texts for all tasks and steps you perform in Configuration Mode with detailed information on individual fields and procedures.

Administrator view

Component overview

User view

Help text

Abbildung 2: Configuration Mode overview

Starting Configuration Mode

You need to have administrator rights and the SeeTec Enterprise client type to access Configuration Mode.

1. In the File menu, select Configuration Mode.

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Administrator view:

This tree element shows all software functions and all included components by category. It is only displayed in Configuration Mode.

Component overview:

This overview will change according to the component selected from the Administrator view and will guide you through the configuration of individual components.

User view:

This tree element will be displayed in Surveillance Mode and Archive Mode and allows you to map the organizational structure of your corporate resources. Only those cameras and maps are displayed for which the logged-in user has the appropriate access rights.

You can create new folders with the right mouse button, and you can file included hardware components to the respective directory using Drag and Drop.

Help texts:

This field contains explanations for each component selected in the Administrator

view to support the administrator in setting up the surveillance system.

Note

In the Layer menu, you can display the search window to perform a well-directed search for elements.

In the left column, the result of your search is displayed. If you click on a result, all elements are displayed in the right column of the search window that are linked to the result.

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5.2.1 Adding hardware and saving images

The Hardware dialog lists all components presently installed, e.g. cameras, video servers or input / output devices.

Network cameras consist of a camera unit and a video server unit. For this reason, the Hardware dialog always shows the video server followed by a camera, which is appended below. Consequently, the settings of a network camera are also listed separately as video server settings and as camera settings. In the video server settings, all connection-specific parameters are defined. The camera settings feature all settings related to image quality and image storage.

Add new hardware component

1. Click on Hardware.

2. In the component overview, click on New.

3. Enter the name of the hardware component that you want to add.

4. In the Manufacturer dropdown list, select the manufacturer of the hardware component.

5. In the Type dropdown list, select the type.

6. Optional: Activate the Use authorization checkbox and enter the user name and password for accessing the hardware component.

7. In the Host (IP address or name) field, enter the IP address or the host name.

8. For distributed installations: Select the CameraManagement server in the CameraManagement server dropdown list.

9. For distributed installations: Select the MultimediaDatabase in the MultimediaDatabase dropdown list.

10. Confirm with OK.

Add new hardware components by using the camera configuration wizard

The camera configuration wizard enables a simplified camera configuration. You can adapt common configuration settings.

1. Click on Hardware.

2. In the component overview, click on New.

3. Enter the name of the hardware component that you want to add.

4. In the Manufacturer dropdown list, select the manufacturer of the hardware component.

5. In the Type dropdown list, select the type.

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6. Optional: Activate the Use authorization checkbox and enter the user name and password for accessing the hardware component.

7. In the Host (IP address or name) field, enter the IP address or the host name.

8. For distributed installations: Select the CameraManagement server in the CameraManagement server dropdown list.

9. For distributed installations: Select the MultimediaDatabase in the MultimediaDatabase dropdown list.

10. Click on Wizard.

The camera wizard will be opened.

The following configuration options depend on the camera you want to configure. You can display the camera in the browser and go back to the previous configuration option at any time by using the buttons.

11. Under General, you can specify which data will be displayed in the camera image.

12. Optional: Rotate the image and enable the digital inputs and outputs of the camera.

13. Click on Next.

14. Optional: If you have enabled the digital inputs and outputs of the camera, you can adapt the entries for the Name for CLOSED, Name for OPENED, Icon, Dead time (s) and Hold time (s) fields of the inputs and outputs during the following steps.

15. Click on Next.

16. Select the settings for the standard recording.

17. Click on Next.

18. Optional: Select the settings for the alarm recording, if they differ from the standard recording.

19. Click on Next.

20. Optional: Enable the camera's motion detection and the desired number of motion detection windows. Note that you have to configure the motion detection windows directly on the camera. Specify the dead time.

The dead time is the time at which no other incoming signal is accepted after the first incoming signal.

21. Click on Next.

A summary of your configuration will be displayed.

22. To create the new camera, click on Finish.

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Note

The Select an IP installer button opens the previously selected IP installer program of the camera manufacturer.

Adding new hardware – Generic camera

With the generic video driver, you can use cameras that are not integrated in the SeeTec software.

The functionality is limited to displaying and recording the live image. The video parameters must be configured directly on the camera, e.g. resolution and frame rate.

SeeTec does not give any warranty for trouble-free operation of cameras connected via the generic video driver.

1. Click on Hardware.

2. In the component overview, click on New.

3. Enter the name of the hardware component that you want to add.

4. In the Manufacturer dropdown list, select the Generic Video option.

5. In the Type dropdown list, select the Generic video driver option.

6. Optional: Activate the Use authorization checkbox and enter the user name and password for accessing the camera.

7. In the Host (IP address or name) field, enter the IP address or the host name.

8. For distributed installations: Select the CameraManagement server in the CameraManagement server dropdown list.

9. For distributed installations: Select the MultimediaDatabase in the MultimediaDatabase dropdown list.

10. Confirm with OK.

The configuration is the same as for a camera that is integrated in the SeeTec 5 system. For a generic camera, you additionally need to configure the following settings under Hardware > Camera > Video settings:

11. In the Streaming mode dropdown list, select the streaming mode.

12. In the Transmission mode dropdown list, select the transmission mode.

13. Enter the URL for collecting the image stream.

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Note

Make sure that the IP address within the URL matches the IP address of the camera with the generic video driver.

Copying hardware

An existing camera or similar hardware component can be used as a template for adding cameras.

The cameras must be of the same type as the camera used as a template.

1. Select the camera in the component overview.

2. Click on Copy.

The copy wizard will be opened.

3. Select the number of copies.

4. Change the camera name.

5. In the Address range, enter the IP address of the first copied camera.

The IP addresses are incremented automatically by using the number of copies.

6. For distributed installations: Select the CameraManagement server in the CameraManagement server dropdown list.

7. For distributed installations: Select the MultimediaDatabase in the MultimediaDatabase dropdown list.

8. Optional: Select the settings that you want to copy from the camera used as a template.

9. Confirm with OK.

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Changing settings

1. Select the hardware component and click on Edit. Alternatively, double-click on the hardware.

Depending on the hardware, you can perform or modify the following settings:

IP camera / video server configuration

General

Note

Except the camera type itself, you can basically change each setting later.

1. Optional: Change the name of the camera in the Name field.

2. Only for Axis, Arecont Vision, Panasonic BD and Basler cameras recording with MPEG-4/H.264: The RTSP port (Real-Time Streaming Protocol) is used to transmit control signals (default: 554).

3. Click on Browser to open the camera in your default browser. This way you can check if your input in the Host and Port fields is correct.

4. Only for cameras supporting SSL connections: Select whether the camera sends images to the SeeTec server without encryption (HTTP port) or with encryption (HTTPS port). For HTTPS communication, you need to generate an SSL certificate for the camera.

The API version is automatically detected.

5. If you are unable to use your existing API version, contact us for a list of possible API and camera firmware version combinations.

6. For cameras that support various Capture modes: Select the Capture mode of the camera.

Depending on the setting the camera has different frame rates and resolutions. It is possible that the camera restarts and is not available for a couple of minutes.

7. If you are using a distributed installation (combination of multiple SeeTec servers), enter the CameraManagement server that will manage the camera.

8. Enter the access data for the camera in the Authorization group box.

Depending on the camera manufacturer, the user must have administrator rights.

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MPEG-4 / H.264 audio settings

1. For analog video servers: Select the Camera that will send an audio stream.

2. Enter the Audio codec to be used.

3. Activate the Audio option in the Video settings dialog or in the Video profiles dialog for multi-streaming.

If you want a user in Surveillance Mode to listen to the audio stream, you must be assigned the corresponding right in Authorization Management.

Note

You can only receive audio streams from the camera, intercom functionality is not possible.

Digital input / output

1. Enable digital inputs in the Digital inputs dialog to process incoming signals on the video server.

2. Enable digital outputs in the Digital outputs dialog to change the state of the digital outputs.

Note

For digital inputs, you need to specify actions in the Alarm scenarios dialog that are to be applied when a signal is received.

You may add a digital input to the Map to graphically display the current input status (open or closed). In the Image field, you can determine the Icon that will be displayed.

You can change the digital output status using either the button or an alarm scenario (Server dialog).

Digital inputs

1. Activate the digital inputs.

2. In the Name for CLOSED and Name for OPENED fields, enter a unique name.

To prevent the evaluation of every single signal for several signals in short intervals, which would lead to an unnecessary use of the event database, you can specify a duration in seconds in the Dead time field after which a new signal is accepted as an event.

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Digital outputs

1. Activate the digital outputs.

2. In the Name for CLOSED and Name for OPENED fields, enter a unique name.

3. In the Hold time (s) field, enter the time at which the output is opened or closed (0 = infinite).

Enable virtual cameras

Virtual camera configuration is only available for specific camera models.

1. Activate the virtual camera feature to display and store multiple image details from one camera as individual cameras.

Enabling the virtual camera feature creates several virtual cameras.

The number of virtual cameras depends on the camera model. The camera configuration is the same as for a regular camera.

Selecting the image detail is further explained in the chapter Selecting virtual camera cropping (page 73).

Camera configuration

Note

The following options can only be configured if the camera provides the corresponding interfaces.

If fields are grayed out, the setting must be carried out directly on the camera!

General

The name of the camera specified in the Name field and the selected Icon are displayed in Surveillance Mode. You can add more icons in the Extras > Image management menu.

The Camera type and Camera ID fields are relevant for analog video servers only. Change the information in these fields only if you previously changed the information on the video server as well.

If the camera features an ImmerVision lens, activate the ImmerVision Panamorph lens checkbox to rectify the camera image.

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Note

There is an exceptional case with respect to camera type:

You can redirect control signals of a video encoder to another camera with connected PTZ control unit. An independent RS-485port of video encoder is required per redirection.

Configure the redirection of a video encoder's control signals as follows:

1. Select the PTZ option or the respective PTZ protocol as Camera type in the video encoder (= camera 1).

2. Connect a fixed camera (= camera 2) with a PTZ control unit.

This camera is to be controlled via the video encoder's PTZ function.

3. Select the External PTZ option as Camera type for Camera 2.

4. Select camera 1 in the External control device field.

In doing so, you select the video encoder for which you have selected PTZ as Camera type.

The control signals will be redirected from Camera 1 to Camera 2 via the RS-485 port of the video encoder. Thus you can control Camera 2 as usual. You can still display or record a live image of Camera 1.

5. Optional: By using the Title and Date and time options, you can display a title or the date and time in the camera image.

Date and time information is transmitted directly by the camera, not by the SeeTec server (optional, depends on the camera type).

The Pan / Tilt mode only applies to PTZ cameras, see chapter PTZ control (page 143). Additionally, you can set the control Sensitivity for continuous control.

6. If a camera is mounted upside down or on a sloping surface, rotate the camera image.

The Invert arrow keys, Control camera and Position camera options are only relevant for PTZ (pan / tilt / zoom) cameras.

In Surveillance Mode, all PTZ cameras are controlled using the PTZ control panel. Since this can cause discrepancies if cameras are mounted upside down, the directions of the arrow keys can be inverted using the Invert arrow keys option. If the Control camera and Position camera options are disabled, the user will no longer be able to control the camera with the PTZ control panel and / or move to preset positions in Surveillance Mode.

See chapter PTZ control (page 143).

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If you are using the timeshift buffer, the camera images will be cached on the SeeTec client before they will be displayed. This helps normalize the fluctuations in live display with regard to time gaps between individual images. This is mainly the case with cameras that have a narrow bandwidth connection. The buffer size is variable (0-1000 ms).

The Action on inactivity is only relevant for PTZ cameras. If Action on inactivity is enabled, use the Edit button to select an Action that will be triggered after the specified time in the Timeout (s) field passes (camera is no longer controlled / camera will not move to PTZ preset positions):

 Start or stop alarm recording  Move to preset position  Open or close digital output

The Action on start of video-streaming is triggered when a user has the camera in Surveillance Mode on top, i.e. the user is viewing the current live image of this camera. As an action, you can specify an output to be opened or an alarm recording to be started, for instance. The Action on stop of video-streaming is triggered when the current camera is closed or another layer is brought on top. If more than one user is viewing the same camera, the first user will trigger the start action. The last user to close this camera triggers the stop action.

If a camera is no longer available in the network, you can trigger an Action on network failure:

7. Click on Edit to select the desired action (open / close digital outputs, start / stop alarm recording).

When the action is executed, a dead time of one hour will be started as well. The dead time is the time at which no other action is executed after the first action. No other action is executed even if the camera is accessible again.

Image recording

All information in the image recording, e.g. the MultimediaDatabase to be used or the required amount of hard disk space on the camera etc. is configured here.

To avoid overwriting sensitive image data, standard recordings and alarm recordings are processed separately.

Note

Standard recordings are indicated by a green dot at the lower right border of the camera image in Surveillance Mode. During an alarm recording the dot will turn red.

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MultimediaDatabase servers

If you are using multiple MultimediaDatabases, this selection list is used to specify for each image source on which computer image data is to be stored.

The Info button displays all image settings of the standard and alarm recording as well as the load of the MultimediaDatabase for this camera.

Standard recording:

As a rule, you can enable or disable the standard image recording.

During the Recording time range you manage the standard image recording duration (24 / 7, weekdays only, weekends only, etc.). The time range is defined through a template that is created using the Time management option. The default is set to continuous recording.

1. Optional: In the Record only if field, set the standard image recording to start only if a digital input is opened or closed. Select the input by clicking on the Edit button.

2. Also, define the size of image store during standard recording.

This value represents the storage reserved in the MultimediaDatabase. If the available storage space for images has been used up, the most recent recording will overwrite the oldest recording (loop recording).

3. Optional: Enter a time limit in the Days and Hours fields.

If the storage is not sufficient, loop recording is used where the oldest record is deleted and replaced by the current recording. If there is more storage available than required, surplus storage is not used for recording.

Important

If the actual memory requirement is larger than the size you specified in the MultimediaDatabase, the MultimediaDatabase stops recording and notifies you via e-mail / SNMP if you configured an email or SNMP server under System Management.

Alarm recording

To record the alarm, you first have to define an alarm scenario so that a camera only starts recording image data in case of an alarm, see chapter Alarm scenarios (page 111). The validity for an alarm is defined with a time template in the alarm scenario.

1. Select the Activated checkbox to enable or disable an alarm recording.

2. Enter a pre-alarm duration (3600 s max.) in the Pre-alarm duration (s) field to record a certain time range of an alarm recording before the alarm was triggered.

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This time range can be specified in an Alarm scenario as the maximum pre-alarm duration. If standard recording is enabled, the pre-alarm duration from the standard recording is transferred to the alarm recording. If standard recording is disabled, the images for the pre-alarm duration are buffered in the SeeTec installation directory and transferred to the alarm recording when the alarm scenario starts.

You can control manual alarm recordings by using the Start and Stop buttons or, in Surveillance Mode, by right-clicking in a camera image. In case you forget to stop an alarm recording, the recording process is automatically terminated after the maximum post alarm duration in order to avoid continuous alarm recording.

Important

The maximum post alarm duration does not have any impact on alarm recordings that are triggered by an alarm scenario.

3. Define the size of image store during alarm recording in the Size of image store during alarm recording field.

You can also specify an additional time limit. If the storage is not sufficient, loop recording is used where the oldest record is deleted and replaced by the current recording. If there is more storage available than required, surplus storage is not used for recording.

Data Aging

With Data Aging, you can reduce the storage space of the video data by configuring the time from which on the frame rate of older recordings will be reduced automatically.

1. Activate Data Aging for standard recording and / or alarm recording.

2. Enter a time limit in the Time limit (days) field.

3. Enter the frame rate in the Frame rate (fps) field.

When the recorded images are older than specified in the time limit, they will be reduced to the specified frame rate for Motion JPEG recordings.

For MPEG-4/H.264 recordings, all P-frames will be deleted independently from the specified frame rate.

Example:

You record 20 images per second with an I-Frame distance of one second. Data Aging reduces the frame rate to one image per second, because all P-Frames are deleted.

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Tracking data and audio recordings are always deleted.

4. You can set the time for the Data Aging search under Server > MultimediaDatabase > General in the Time of Data Aging search field.

The Data Aging search is performed once a day. If the MultimediaDatabase service is unavailable at this time, the storage space of the images of the previous day, that should be reduced, will not be reduced at a later point either.

Selecting virtual camera cropping

Note

The Image detail option is available to virtual cameras only.

1. Select the aspect ratio to be used for the virtual camera (4:3, 16:9 or arbitrary).

2. To get a current camera image for configuration, click on Reload image.

3. Select an image detail for the virtual camera.

You can also move the image detail afterwards.

4. To change the position of the image detail, use the X and Y coordinates.

5. To change the size of the image detail, use the Width and Height values.

Important

The resolution selected in the Video settings dialog is used for the display on the client as well as for the recording, see chapter Video settings (multi-streaming disabled) (page 74).

Example:

The virtual camera image is about half the size of that of a 5 megapixel camera. The resolution of the virtual camera is

2.5 megapixels.

Because the resolution selected in the Video settings is 640x480, the resolution for this virtual camera is scaled down automatically.

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Video settings (multi-streaming disabled)

1. MPEG-4 / H.264 streaming only (configure the audio settings in the MPEG4 / H.264 audio menu): Activate Audio, if the camera audio stream is to be transferred and

recorded.

If you want a user in Surveillance Mode to listen to the audio stream, he must be assigned the corresponding right in Authorization Management.

2. Select the desired Streaming mode (Motion JPEG, MPEG-4 or H.264) and a Transmission mode.

The transfer modes depend on the camera type and the differences are as follows:

 Motion JPEG:

HTTP Server Push: Communication between the SeeTec server and the camera and the image transfer from the camera to the SeeTec server occurs via port 80 (TCP) or HTTPS encrypted (port 443, TCP). The ports may be changed.

 MPEG-4/H.264:

RTP over Unicast (default): Communication between the SeeTec server and the camera occurs via TCP port 554 (= RTSP port). The image transfer from the camera to the SeeTec server occurs via a negotiated UDP port.

 RTP over Multicast: Communication between the SeeTec server and the

camera occurs via TCP port 554 (= RTSP port). The image transfer occurs via a multicast address that is communicated by the camera. RTP over Multicast should only be used if third party systems and the SeeTec server access the camera at the same time.

 RTP over RTSP over HTTP / RTP over HTTP / TTS over HTTP: Communication

and image transfer occurs via an HTTP tunnel (port 80 TCP). This setting is recommended in case of a poor network connection between the SeeTec server and the camera. The drawbacks of this transfer method are possible latency times because faulty data needs to be transferred repeatedly.

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For Motion JPEG / MxPEG streaming the following applies (standard and alarm recording):

1. Use Frame rate and Resolution to determine how many images per second are saved and the size of the images.

Use the Compression (%) field to change the actual image size (size in KB) and resolution of image details in percent. The higher the compression percentage, the smaller the image size. However, the resolution of image details will decrease in individual frames. We recommend setting the compression to at least 50 % since a lower image compression ratio could lead to server overload when writing the images in the MultimediaDatabase.

For MPEG-4 and H.264 streaming the following applies (standard and alarm recording):

1. Use Frame rate and Resolution to determine how many images per second are saved and the size of the images.

The I-Frame distance (s) value represents the distance in seconds between two full screens. Only image changes are transferred between full screens.

2. In the Bandwidth control dialog, use the options Constant bit rate or Variable bit rate to select whether a constant or a variable bit rate is requested from the camera.

3. Define the maximum Bandwidth that is to be provided for the camera to SeeTec server connection.

By default, the image stream is compressed to 4096 kbit/s.

Different settings for Standard recording and Alarm recording during MPEG-4 / H.264 streaming can result in a several seconds delay when switching from standard to alarm recording (this is camera-dependent). This may mean that there is no recording taking place during this period.

4. Change the settings for alarm recording only if you explicitly require a different resolution or bit rate in case of an alarm and the loss of recorded time is negligible.

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Important

MPEG-4 / H.264 streaming is manufacturer-specific and is not supported by all cameras.

The frame rate is not indicated on Panasonic cameras. To limit the image stream, change the bandwidth setting in Camera configuration > Image storage.

For a client side display of MPEG / H.264 streaming, the screen saver must be disabled.

Always keep the video card drivers updated that are installed on the client.

If the alarm recording values specified for Resolution, Compression, I-Frame distance or Bandwidth are different from those of standard recording, then videostreaming must be restarted. This can lead to a recording outage of at least one I-Frame distance.

Video profiles (multi-streaming enabled)

When you enable multi-streaming, the Video settings menu is automatically renamed to Video profiles.

Note

To disable multi-streaming, delete all profiles except the default profile. With a request during the deletion of the last profile, you can restore the video setting layer.

1. Click on the New button to create a new video profile.

2. Click on the Edit button to edit a video profile.

3. Click on the Delete button to delete a video profile.

The number of profiles depends on the number of image streams that the camera can transfer simultaneously.

Different profiles are used mostly for MPEG-4/H.264 streaming. For example, you can request a high quality image stream for recording and a low quality stream for live view on the client that has a connection with narrow bandwidth to the SeeTec server.

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Video profile - Base profile

The Base profile cannot be deleted. The name of the basic profile cannot be changed.

The basic profile is used for image recording.

Important

The basic profile is used for image recording.

The other profiles are used for display on the client.

1. Select at least one video classification. The video classification determines which video profile is used in Surveillance Mode for the various modes (Normal, Selected, Alarm), see chapter Video classifications (page 108).

Note

You can edit video classifications (name, additional video classifications) in the Video classifications option.

If no video classification was selected in the user or group profile, the default profile is used for live view. Thus, only one profile can be selected as default.

2. MPEG-4 / H.264 streaming only (configure the audio settings in the MPEG- 4 / H.264 audio menu): Select the Activate audio for this profile checkbox, if the camera audio stream is to be transferred and recorded.

If you want a user in Surveillance Mode to listen to the audio stream, he must be assigned the corresponding right in Authorization Management.

If you want the profile to be permanently fetched from the camera, select the Permanently fetch profile from camera (increases network traffic) checkbox. This has the advantage that the live image is displayed immediately in Surveillance Mode. The drawback is an increased network traffic because the image stream is requested continuously and not on demand.

3. Select the desired Streaming mode (Motion JPEG, MPEG-4 or H.264) and a Transmission mode.

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The transfer modes depend on the camera type and the differences are as follows:

 Motion JPEG:

 MPEG-4/H.264:

 RTP over Multicast: Communication between the SeeTec server and the

 RTP over RTSP over HTTP: Communication and image transfer occurs via an

HTTP tunnel (port 80 TCP). This setting is recommended in case of a poor network connection between the SeeTec server and the camera. The drawbacks of this transfer method are possible latency times because faulty data needs to be transferred repeatedly.

For Motion JPEG / MxPEG streaming the following applies (standard and alarm recording):

1. Use Frame rate and Resolution to determine how many images per second are saved and the size of the images.

For MPEG-4 and H.264 streaming the following applies (standard and alarm recording):

1. Use Frame rate and Resolution to determine how many images per second are saved and the size of the images.

The I-Frame distance (s) value represents the distance in seconds between two full screens. Only image changes are transferred between full screens.

2. In the Bandwidth control dialog, use the options Constant bit rate or Variable bit rate to select whether a constant or a variable bit rate is requested from the camera.

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3. Define the maximum Bandwidth that is to be provided for the camera to SeeTec server connection.

By default, the image stream is compressed to 4096 kbit/s.

4. Change the settings for alarm recording only if you explicitly require a different resolution or bit rate in case of an alarm and the loss of recorded time is negligible.

Important

MPEG-4 / H.264 streaming is manufacturer-specific and is not supported by all cameras.

The frame rate is not indicated on Panasonic cameras. To limit the image stream, change the bandwidth setting in Camera configuration > Image storage.

For a client side display of MPEG / H.264 streaming, the screen saver must be disabled.

Always keep the video card drivers updated that are installed on the client.

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Video profile - additional profile

In the Name field, you can change the profile name later on.

Note

You can edit video classifications (name, additional video classifications) in the Video classifications option.

If no video classification was selected in the user or group profile, the default profile is used for live view. Thus, only one profile can be selected as default.

If you want a user in Surveillance Mode to listen to the audio stream, he must be assigned the corresponding right in Authorization Management.

3. Select the desired Streaming mode (Motion JPEG, MPEG-4 or H.264) and a Transmission mode.

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The transfer modes depend on the camera type and the differences are as follows:

 Motion JPEG:

 MPEG-4/H.264:

 RTP over Multicast: Communication between the SeeTec server and the

 RTP over RTSP over HTTP: Communication and image transfer occurs via an

For Motion JPEG / MxPEG streaming the following applies (standard and alarm recording):

1. Use Frame rate and Resolution to determine how many images per second are displayed and the size of the images.

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The following applies to MPEG-4 / H.264 streaming:

1. Use Frame rate and Resolution to determine how many images per second are displayed and the size of the images.

The I-Frame distance (s) value represents the distance in seconds between two full screens. Only image changes are transferred between full screens.

2. In the Bandwidth control dialog, use the options Constant bit rate or Variable bit rate to select whether a constant or a variable bit rate is requested from the camera.

3. Define the maximum Bandwidth that is to be provided for the camera to SeeTec server connection.

By default, the image stream is compressed to 4096 kbit/s.

Camera positions

Under Camera positions you can determine positions for cameras with control. The cameras will later move to these positions by the push of a button.

Complete the following steps to configure a new preset position:

1. Move the camera to the desired position using the PTZ control panel, see chapter Surveillance Mode (page 135).

2. Set the zoom factor.

3. Click on New.

The New camera position dialog will appear.

4. In this dialog, specify any given name for the preset position. The name may not contain spaces and/or special characters.

5. Click on OK.

Image data export

The Image data export stores the image data with encryption. The image data can be viewed with the SeeTec OfflineViewer on a PC without SeeTec Installation.

Alternatively, you can incorporate exported image data in an existing SeeTec Installation by creating a directory (Hardware, Manufacturer: SeeTec, Type Archive). See chapter Configuring the SeeTec archive (page 94).

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Automated image data export

1. Select the track that you want to export automatically (Standard recording and / or Alarm recording). Specify the time range to export using a time template. Use the Time management dialog to create a Time template.

2. Specify the Time of export, the Password for encryption and the Export

path using the Server > MultimediaDatabase > Image data export > Automated image data export option.

Manual image data export

1. Select the recording you want to export (standard and/or alarm recording).

2. Use the From and To fields to set the Time range of the export.

3. In the Password field, enter a password for encryption.

If the Use password from MDB option is selected, the password from the

Server > MultimediaDatabase > Image data export > Manual image data export option is used.

4. In the Path field, enter the complete path for export.

Note

Ensure that the path is available on the PC on which the SeeTec client is installed.

5. Optional: Activate Select time for export and select a date and a time.

The export will be executed at the selected time.

6. To start the export, click on Export.

Important

Ensure that for an export, a temporary path is given in the MultimediaDatabase configuration.

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Image data export

In the Image data export dialog, enter the information for sending e-mails and/or uploading to FTP in an alarm scenario.

In order to export videos or single images, adjust the following settings:

1. Activate the Display camera name and time to display the camera name and the time in the exported data.

2. Optional: Activate the Reduce resolution checkbox to reduce the resolution of the video.

3. Optional: Activate the Maximum length (s) checkbox to limit the export time range.

This means that not the entire alarm recording but only a recording with the specified length is attached to the e-mail.

4. Select or deselect export with reduced frame rate under Video.

The Reduce frame rate option only applies for MPEG-4/H.264 recordings. If this option is selected, only the I-frames of the image recording will be exported. Motion JPEG recordings are always exported with full frame rate.

5. In the Single image sequences, you can specify whether the frame rate should be reduced. Enter a value in the Maximum frame rate (fps) field.

The full frame rate of the alarm recording is not used when exporting as a single image sequence.

6. Activate the Create ZIP file checkbox to send single images in a ZIP folder.

Important

Select the codec for video export in the SeeTec Administration and configure the FTP server.

Start the SeeTec5_AVExport that is required for the export process.

You can restart or delete the failed automated exports in

Configuration Mode by clicking on the Extras menu and the Status query for automated image data export option.

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A/V export

In the A/V export tab, you can enter information for sending e-mail or FTP uploading in an alarm scenario.

In order to export videos or single images, adjust the following settings:

1. Activate the Display camera name and time checkbox to display the camera name and the time in the exported data.

2. Optional: Activate the Reduce resolution checkbox to reduce the resolution of the video.

3. Optional: Activate the Maximum length (s) checkbox to limit the export time range.

Video settings

1. Select or deselect export with reduced frame rate.

This option only applies for MPEG-4/H.264 recordings. If the Reduce frame rate option is activated, only the I-frames of the image recording will be exported. Motion JPEG recordings are always exported with full frame rate.

Single image sequences

1. Select or deselect frame rate reduction and enter the frame rate in the Maximum frame rate (fps) field.

2. Select whether single images should be sent in a ZIP folder.

SeeTec motion detection

If the camera does not provide integrated motion detection functions, you can activate SeeTec motion detection. However, we recommend using the camera motion detection whenever possible in order to keep the system load of the SeeTec servers to a minimum.

1. To enable motion detection, click on Edit to determine the number of areas to be monitored.

Different areas are required if various alarm scenarios are to be triggered for each individual area.

2. Enter an area name in the Name field.

3. Enter the dead time of the area in the Dead time (s) field.

The dead time is the time at which no other incoming signal is accepted after the first incoming signal.

4. Use the mouse to highlight the area of the camera image for motion detection (left mouse button to select, right mouse button to cancel the selection).

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5. Use the Start test and Stop test buttons to check your settings.

All amplitudes above the threshold line in the test field are recognized as motion.

6. To precisely set motion detection sensitivity, move this line up or down.

Important

The SeeTec motion detection feature can only be enabled and configured if the camera delivers single frames, i.e. if the Streaming mode Motion JPEG is selected in the General dialog of the Camera configuration screen.

The motion detection feature only delivers suitable results for motion detection in internal spaces.

For each active motion detection process, approx. 400 MHz of CPU power are required on the SeeTec server.

Because the mapping of SeeTec motion detection to the video stream is not unique when multi-streaming is enabled, the following applies:

 When multiple profiles use JPEG and are permanently active,

one of these is selected for motion detection.

 If there is no additional profile, the basic profile is used,

provided it uses JPEG.

Motion detection of the server

Note

Use the motion detection of the server only if the camera does not have integrated motion detection.

1. Activate the motion detection.

2. Optional: In the Video analysis module field, select the video analysis module that is to be used for motion detection.

3. Only with multi-streaming enabled: Select the profile in the Profile dropdown list.

4. In the Areas field, enter a name for the area that is to be created.

5. Click on the + button to create the area.

6. Click on the camera image to create a vertex for the area of the motion detection.

7. With every further click, you create another vertex.

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8. You exit the creation of an area by double-clicking.

9. Enter the dead time in the Dead time (s) field.

The dead time is the time at which no other incoming signal is accepted after the first incoming signal.

10. Use the Start test and Stop test buttons to check your settings.

All amplitudes above the threshold line in the test field are recognized as motion.

11. To set the threshold value for triggering the motion detection to be more precise, move the line up or down with the Threshold value slider.

12. To adjust the sensitivity of the motion detection, move the line up or down with the Sensitivity slider.

Note

Areas are not required for motion detection. If no area has been created, the entire camera image is used for motion detection.

To remove an area, select it in the list and click on the – button.

Camera motion detection

Camera motion detection is only available for specific camera models. For all other cameras with motion detection, you must add an input in the SeeTec Network I/O field, see chapter Sample alarm scenario configuration (page 181).

1. Access your camera with a web browser and specify the windows you want to use for motion detection, see Appendix (page 179).

2. Enable the corresponding number of windows.

3. Enter a name in the Name field.

4. Enter the dead time in the Dead time (s) field.

The dead time is the time at which no other incoming signal is accepted after the first incoming signal.

Important

If the Unattended Object detection mode is set for a Sony camera, the corresponding dead time should be greater than the Release time minus the Detection time. Otherwise, more than one notification per detection is triggered.

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Tampering

For camera models that support this feature, you can activate or deactivate the notifications in case of Tampering or VideoLoss by clicking on Tampering.

You can use the notification to start an alarm scenario or to send an e-mail. Furthermore, an entry will be made in the Windows® application protocol.

Note

If you disable the Send notification in case of tampering or Send notification in case of video loss checkboxes, no

notifications will be sent in case of tampering or video loss. The alarm scenario that is triggered by the tampering or video loss will be disabled.

Video gateway / Multicast

1. If an intelligent image evaluation is executed by a via:sys box from viasys | Intelligent Video GmbH, enable the Video gateway and specify the Port.

Through this port, camera images are forwarded from the SeeTec server to the via:sys box.

1. Select the Activated checkbox to enable multicast streaming.

2. Specify the desired multicast IP address and the Port, if the image has to be delivered via multicast to the client.

3. Enter the TTL value for multicast.

Privacy masking

Mask sensitive areas or movements in the image to prevent users from viewing these areas. Masking is displayed depending on the user rights in Surveillance

Mode and Archive Mode.

Important

MOBOTIX cameras are supported only for Motion JPEG streaming.

1. Select Activated for privacy masking.

2. Select a Method from the privacy masking parameters.

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Static objects:

With this method, you can mask single areas of the camera image. To change the Mask color, click on the color icon below and select the color. Additionally, you can enter a value for Transparency (%). To create a mask, hold down the left mouse button and drag a mask. You can select the shape (rectangle, circle, etc.) by clicking the right mouse button.

Moving objects:

With this method, you can mask all moving objects or persons. For example, if a person in the image stops moving, masking is immediately canceled.

In the Additional settings dialog, specify how long the object will be masked after it has stopped moving (= Masking duration), which pixel size will be used for masking (= Masking) and how sensitively the system reacts to a moving object (= Sensitivity) by using sliders. Activate the Black/white checkbox to display the mask in black and white.

Office mode:

For the Office mode, a reference image needs to be specified first. Click on Load reference image. All differences to the specified reference image are displayed with masking.

The Clear history button deletes all older masks in Archive Mode if you previously deleted and created new masks.

Important

Masking only affects users that do not possess the privacy masking right in Authorization Management. The mask is not displayed for other users.

Administrators may enable and disable masks by right-clicking in the camera image in Surveillance Mode.

The mask is not exported during image export.

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Configuring an input / output device

1. Create a new hardware.

2. Enter a name in the Name field.

3. In the Manufacturer dropdown list, select the manufacturer (Beckhoff, Advantech or Axis).

4. In the Type dropdown list, select the type.

5. In the Host (IP address or name) field, enter the IP address or the host name.

6. For distributed installations: In the CameraManagement server dropdown list, select the CameraManagement server that will manage the device.

7. Confirm with OK.

Edit input / output devices

1. To modify the device (change the names of digital inputs and outputs) select it in the Component overview and click on Edit.

2. In the General menu, you can change the name of the device in the Name field.

The API version is automatically detected.

3. If you are unable to use your existing API version, contact us for a list of possible API and camera firmware version combinations.

4. In the Host field, you can change the IP address.

5. In the CameraManagement server dropdown list, select the CameraManagement server.

Defining digital inputs or outputs

1. Define the number of digital Inputs and/or Outputs in the respective menu by clicking on Edit.

For Beckhoff devices, the maximum number of inputs / outputs is 32. For Advantech and Axis devices, the number of inputs and outputs varies depending on the type.

2. Activate the inputs and outputs that you require.

3. Enter a name and confirm it by clicking on OK.

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Note

To be able to address Beckhoff PLCs in the SeeTec software, a special program needs to be installed on the PLC by SeeTec.

You may add a digital input to the Map to graphically display the current input status (open or closed). In the Image field, you can determine the Icon that will be displayed.

Configuring SeeTec Network I/O

This device type enables you to carry out all network-based input and output operations via TCP or HTTP.

1. Create a new hardware.

2. Enter a name in the Name field.

3. In the Manufacturer dropdown list, select the SeeTec option.

4. In the Type dropdown list, select the SeeTec Network I/O option.

5. In the Host (IP address or name) field, enter the host name.

6. For distributed installations: Select the CameraManagement server that will manage the device.

7. Confirm with OK.

8. In the General menu under Valid IP addresses, you need to specify the IP addresses or IP address ranges from which to accept input operations.

This specification is not mandatory. You can list any given number of address masks separated by commas (without spaces). Within an address mask, use of the wildcard characters * and - is allowed. If no address mask is assigned, every incoming connection is accepted.

Example:

10.0.8.9-23,10.0.8.7,192.*.*.*

In this example, three IP address masks were defined to restrict IP access:

The address mask 10.0.8.9-23 permits connections from all IP addresses between

10.0.8.9 and 10.0.8.23.

The address mask 10.0.8.7 permits connections from this single IP address.

The mask 192.*.*.* accepts connections from the entire subnet starting with 192.

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Configuring network outputs

With the Edit button, you can define any number of network outputs.

1. Select the Activated checkbox to enable the output.

2. Enter a name in the Name field.

Available protocols are TCP and HTTP.

3. Select a Protocol.

4. Enter the IP address to which the output will establish a connection.

You can assign multiple outputs to the same IP address.

5. Specify a Port.

6. Optional: Enter a User and a Password.

7. Enter a Text in ASCII or hexadecimal (HEX) format, that will be transferred.

Examples:

Abbildung 3: Output configuration

Output 1:

A TCP connection to 10.0.8.11:4711 is opened and immediately closed again.

Output 2:

A TCP connection to 10.0.1.125:25000 is opened with a user name and a password (admin/admin). 3 bytes (65 32 fa, HEX)

are transferred before the TCP connection is closed.

Output 3:

An HTTP-GET connection on 10.0.4.33:80 responds to URL /axis-cgi/com/ptz.cgi?pan=63 (pan command for an Axis camera).

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Configuring network inputs

By using the Edit button, you can define any number of inputs.

1. Select the Activated checkbox to enable the input.

2. Enter a name in the Name field.

Incoming signals can be processed as follows:

 The SeeTec server passively waits for a connection request of an unknown

network device while the permitted IP address ranges are checked.

 The SeeTec server actively establishes a network connection (with the HTML

or TCP Protocol) using Connect to and Port for addressing. The connection is maintained continuously, and incoming data are interpreted, i.e. they are compared to the content of the Text field. If the text field is empty, any incoming byte is considered an input trigger. The Dead time (s) is the time at which no other incoming signal is accepted after the first incoming signal. Optionally, a User and Password may be assigned.

 Optional: You can also filter for control characters. In the dropdown list,

select the control character you want to filter. Select User-defined to enter a user-defined control character.

Examples:

Abbildung 4: Input configuration

Input 1:

The SeeTec server waits for an incoming HTTP connection on Port 12000. After the signal is received, no other signals will be

processed for the duration of the Dead time (s) specified (5 seconds).

Input 2:

The SeeTec server waits for the Alarm! value on Port 13000 transferred via HTTP connection and then closes the connection.

Input 3:

The SeeTec server connects to the network device at

10.0.4.33:8080 via TCP and reports the input trigger as soon as the byte sequence entered in the Text field is received. The connection is maintained until the network device terminates the connection.

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Creating a TCP alarm port

1. Use Edit to add an input.

2. Activate the input.

3. Enter a name in the Name field.

4. Enter a port in the Port field.

5. Enter the dead time in the Dead time (s) field.

The dead time is the time at which no other incoming signal is accepted after the first incoming signal.

6. Leave all other settings unchanged.

Abbildung 5: Configuring a TCP alarm port

Note

The software does not feature an auto increment function for automatically populating the port information. Enter a Port, rightclick on the Port field and confirm the auto increment prompt with

Yes.

Configuring the SeeTec archive

With the Archive, you can integrate exported image data in SeeTec 5 and access it in Archive Mode.

1. Create a new hardware.

2. Enter a name for the archive in the Name field.

3. In the Manufacturer dropdown list, select the SeeTec option.

4. In the Type dropdown list, select the Archive option.

5. To modify the archive, select it in the Component overview and click on Edit.

General

6. In the General menu, specify the CameraManagement server and the

MultimediaDatabase server that will manage the archive images.

Note

Make sure that the exported image data is available on the according SeeTec server.

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7. Enter the Path where the image data is located on the server.

8. Click on Update path.

The Cameras not verified field now displays cameras that are located in the specified path.

9. To verify the cameras, enter the password in the Password field that was used to encrypt the image data and click on Add password.

The cameras are now displayed in the Cameras verified field.

10. If you used different passwords, enter them one after the other.

The cameras are now displayed as <camera name>[archive] in Archive Mode.

5.2.2 Time management

Time Management creates time templates that are similar to a timetable to

chronologically coordinate the standard image recording of one single or several cameras as well as the validity of events.

Creating time templates

1. Create a new time template and specify a name.

2. Edit the time template with the Edit button or double-click the time template.

White areas indicate that the recording was stopped. Blue areas depict recording times.

3. To specify a time range, click into the time template.

4. Select entire time ranges or weekdays by clicking on the upper and lower edge to do this faster.

5. In the System Management dialog, in the Work center calendar, you can specify the days to be treated independent of normal weekdays in time templates.

These days are displayed in the time template as holidays.

Note

Please remember:

 White area -> function is disabled  Blue area -> function is enabled

If a camera already references a time template and this template is deleted, the camera starts continuous recording.

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5.2.3 Maps

To obtain an overview of the premises to be monitored and/or the installation location of the cameras, you can insert maps in the following formats: BMP, JPG, JPEG, GIF, and PNG.

Generating maps

1. Create a new map.

2. Enter a name in the Name field.

3. Click on the Edit button to edit the map.

4. Click on the Background image button and select a background image for the map.

5. In the Icon dropdown list, select an icon for the map.

6. Select the desired object (camera, button,…) from the list.

7. Add the selected object with Drag and Drop at the desired location on the map.

You can freely turn and scale the symbol you have just added.

8. For the icons added to the map, you can select Always display text.

Otherwise, the texts are only displayed during mouseover.

Note

You can place cameras, buttons, digital inputs, layers, web pages and other maps on the map, but you cannot insert video servers.

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5.2.4 Layers

You can display multiple cameras in one window by defining layers. Cameras, web pages or maps are then added to the layers using Drag and Drop. The user interface can be customized to meet your specific requirements. The following layer formats are available:

1x1, 1x2, 1x3, 2x1, 2x2, 2x3, 3x3, 3x4, 3x5, 4x4, 4x5, 4x6, 5x7

and

1+2, 1+3, 1+5, 1+6, 1+8, 1+12, 2+8, 4+9

All layers can be assigned to a user or group profile and will be available when the program is started.

Note

You can also generate layers directly in Surveillance Mode or Archive Mode. To do so, select Layer / Add layer. Select the

desired layer format. These layers are only temporary, but can be stored. See chapter Save local layer (page 50).

Generating layers

1. Create a new layer.

2. Enter a name in the Name field.

3. In the Type dropdown list, select the type.

4. Click on OK.

5. Click on Edit to edit the newly created layer.

6. You can now Drag and Drop cameras, web pages or maps from the user view into the new layer.

7. Confirm with OK.

8. In the profiles, assign the layer to the respective user or group profile, if the layer is to be displayed when the client starts.

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Create user-defined layers

1. Create a new layer.

2. Enter a name in the Name field.

3. In the Type dropdown list, select the User defined type.

4. Click on OK.

The layer editor will be opened.

5. In the layer editor, adapt the number of rows and columns.

You can create a maximum of 64 tiles.

6. Click on Next.

7. Optional: Press and hold the left mouse button to select multiple tiles. Click on Connect or Disconnect to connect or disconnect the selected tiles.

8. Click on Finish.

9. Click on Edit to edit the newly created layer.

10. You can now Drag and Drop cameras, web pages or maps from the user view into the new layer.

11. Confirm with OK.

12. In the profiles, assign the layer to the respective user or group profile, if the layer is to be displayed when the client starts.

Generating layers with focus tiles

You can select a tile as a focus tile in any layer. When you double-click on a camera within a layer with a focus tile, the camera image will be displayed in the focus tile. When you double-click on a camera within a layer without a focus tile, the camera image will be displayed in a flyout window.

1. Create a new layer.

2. Enter a name in the Name field.

3. In the Type dropdown list, select the desired type of layer.

4. Click on OK.

5. Click on Edit to edit the newly created layer.

6. You can now Drag and Drop cameras, web pages or maps from the user view into the new layer.

7. To create a focus tile, select a tile by right-clicking on an empty tile. Select the Select as focus tile option.

8. Confirm with OK.

9. In the profiles, assign the layer to the respective user or group profile, if the layer is to be displayed when the client starts.

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