GV-CMS Series User’s Manual V14.
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Contents Chapter 1 Center V2.....................................................................1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Minimum System Requirements.............................................. 2 Installation ................................................................................. 4 The Center V2 Window ............................................................. 6 Subscriber Account ................................................................ 11 1.4.1 Creating a Subscriber.......................
1.14 1.13.2 Using the Event Tabs ...........................................................65 1.13.3 Setting Alert Levels of Event Messages ...............................68 Event Log Browser ............................................................... 70 1.14.1 1.15 1.16 1.17 Opening the Event Log.........................................................72 1.14.2 Filtering the Event Log..........................................................73 1.14.3 Backing up the Event Log...............
1.24 Channel Display on Another Monitor................................ 117 Chapter 2 Dispatch Server ......................................................118 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 2.18 2.19 Minimum System Requirements.......................................... 119 Installation ............................................................................. 121 The Dispatch Sever Window ................................................
3.7.2 Viewing Storage Information ................................................177 3.7.3 Disabling Subscription ..........................................................178 3.8 Subscriber Schedule ............................................................ 179 3.9 Alarm Report ......................................................................... 180 3.10 Remote Playback ................................................................ 181 3.11 Event List ...........................................
Appendix….. .............................................................................202 A. Dongle Description................................................................. 203 Dongle options for Center V2...........................................................203 Dongle options for Dispatch Server .................................................203 Dongle options for Vital Sign Monitor ...............................................204 B. C. Upgrading the Black Dongle ........................
Preface GeoVision Center Monitoring Station series includes Center V2, Dispatch Server, Vital Sign Monitor, Control Center and GIS. The manual introduces Center V2, Dispatch Server and Vital Sign Monitor. For Control Center and GIS, please refer to GV-Control Center User’s Manual and GV-GIS User’s Manual.
Naming and Definition GV-System GeoVision Analog and Digital Video Recording Software. The GV-System also refers to Multicam System, GV-NVR System and GV-Hybrid DVR System at the same time. GV-VMS GeoVision Video Management System for IP cameras.
Chapter 1 Center V2 With Center V2, central monitoring station (CMS) can be deployed immediately because it brings multiple GV-System / GV-VMS together into an integrated interface, allowing the operator to manage several systems from one point of control. The basic feature of Center V2 is to view live video, and receive video evidence (in an attachment format) when any alerts are sent to Center V2. This helps the remote-end operator easily determine the nature of the alarm.
1.1 Minimum System Requirements Before installation, make sure your computer meets the following minimum requirements. Standard Version (Connects up to 5 subscribers & 160 channels) OS 32-bit 64-bit Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / Server 2008 Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / Server 2008 R2 / Server 2012 R2 CPU Pentium 4, 3.0 GHz with Hyper-Threading Memory 2 x 512 MB Dual Channels Hard Disk 1 GB Graphic Card AGP or PCI-Express, 1024 x 768, 32-bit color DirectX 9.0c Software .Net Framework 3.
1 Center V2 Software License for Professional Version Free License N/A Maximum License 500 subscribers, 800 channels Increment for each license N/A Combination Center V2 Pro Center V2 Pro + Vital Sign Monitor Note: It is recommended to use the internal GV-USB Dongle to have the Hardware Watchdog function which restarts the PC when Windows crashes or freezes.
1.2 Installation Install from Software DVD 1. Insert the Software DVD to your computer. It runs automatically and a window appears. 2. Select Install GeoVision Primary Applications. 3. Click GV-Center V2 and follow the on-screen instructions. 4. To install .Net Framework 3.5 SP1, select Download Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5. Note: To install .Net Framework for Window 8 or Windows Server 2012, see How to install .Net Framework 3.5 for Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8, Appendix. 5.
1 2. Center V2 Select Video Management Software tab, find the Primary Applications section and click the Download icon GV-Center V2. of Figure 1-1 3. Download and install .Net Framework 3.5 SP1 from http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=25150 Note: To install .Net Framework for Window 8 or Windows Server 2012, see How to install .Net Framework 3.5 for Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8, Appendix. 4. Download and install Microsoft Chart Controls from http://www.microsoft.
1.3 The Center V2 Window 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 15 17 17 18 19 20 21 22 Figure 1-2 The controls on the Center V2 window: No. Name Description 1 Monitoring Window Displays live video. 2 Status Panel Indicates the date, time, remaining disk space, and the total number of online channels versus available channels. 3 Find A Subscriber Type the desired ID in the Current Subscriber field and click this button to search.
1 Center V2 No. Name Description 4 Subscriber List Displays subscribers’ ID names and online status. Blue Icon: Indicates the subscriber is online. Gray Icon: Indicates the subscriber is off-line. Alarm Icon: Indicates either motion has been detected or the I/O has been triggered at the subscriber’s site. 5 Tools Accesses Event Log, Event List, Event Chart, QView, audio and microphone control, SMS Server configuration, and short message notification.
No. Name 12 Split Mode Description In the 1024 x 768 resolution, select 6, 15, or 24 screen divisions for a single monitor; 9, 25, or 36 screen divisions for dual monitors. In the 1280 x 1024 resolution, select 6, 12, or 24 screen divisions for a single monitor; 9, 20, or 42 screen divisions for dual monitors. In the 1600 x 1200 resolution, select 6, 12, or 24 screen divisions for a single monitor; 9, 16, or 36 screen divisions for dual monitors.
1 Center V2 No. Name Description 17 ID Indicates a subscriber’s ID. 18 Event Type Indicates the event type: Alarm, Attachment, Connection, Login/Logout, Motion, System, Trigger and Wiegand Data. 19 Message Indicates associated information for each event type. 20 Message Time Indicates when Center V2 receives an event. 21 Start Time Indicates when an event happens at the subscriber’s site.
The types and messages displayed on Center V2: Type Message Motion Camera xx detected motion. Trigger Module xx triggered. Connection Camera xx video lost; Module xx I/O lost; Network abnormal; Fail to login to dispatch server; Dispatch server is shutdown; Video signal of xx has resumed; Module xx has returned to normal; Failed to login SMS server; Failed to send short message; SMS server is shutdown.
1 Center V2 1.4 Subscriber Account Create at least one subscriber before starting Center V2 services. On the Center V2 window, click the Accounts button (No. 7, Figure 1-2). The Address Book window appears. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Figure 1-3 The buttons on the Address Book: No. Name Description 1 Add A Group Adds a group. 2 Add A Subscriber Adds a subscriber.
1.4.1 Creating a Subscriber 1. Click the Add A Group button (No. 1, Figure 1-3) to create a group. 2. Click the Add A Subscriber button (No. 2, Figure 1-3). This dialog box appears. 3. Type a Login ID and Password. Those will be the ID and Password for the subscriber to log into the Center V2.
1 4. 5. Center V2 Type the subscriber’s contact information in the rest of fields (optional). If you wish to send e-mail alerts to this subscriber, type its e-mail accounts. Up to two e-mail accounts can be created for the subscriber. For e-mail settings, see E-Mail Alerts later in this chapter. If you wish to send SMS alerts to this subscriber, type its country code and mobile numbers. Up to two sets of mobile number can be created for this subscriber.
1.4.2 Subscriber Settings [Monitor Option] Image Size: Sets the size of video size from the subscriber. Each size set from the subscriber corresponds to a certain size displayed at the Center V2 Server. For example, if the video stream from a subscriber is 704 x 576 and Center V2 operator selects Middle, the size of displayed image on Center V2 will be 720 x 288. For details on the image size, see Image Size on Center V2, Appendix. Center V2 supports megapixel resolution.
1 Center V2 [Color of Channel Caption] Changes the color of channel headings. For further setup, see Channel Heading later in this chapter.
1.4.3 Attachment Mode Settings You can set up the number of video clip attached with a notification message when events occur at the subscriber site. You will see the attachment message like the examples below on the Event List. Double-click the message to play back the video instantly.
1 Center V2 In the Subscriber Settings dialog box (Figure 1-5), select Attachment Mode, and click the Settings button beside. This dialog box appears.
[Record Options (per camera)] Pre-Rec Total Frames: Determines the total pre-recorded frames in a video attachment. Pre-Rec Frames/sec Limitation: Determines the frame rate in the pre-recorded period. Note: Dividing the Pre-Rec Total Frames by Pre-Rec Frames/Sec Limitation, you will get the total time of the video attachment. Motion Frames/sec Limitation: Determines the frame rate of the video to be sent as an attachment.
1 Center V2 Select the desired event type, click the Pre-Event Attachment and/or Post-Event Attachment column, and select the number of clip files to be attached with a notification message. For example, if the subscriber is set to record for 1 minute per clip, and the pre-event attachment is set to 15 (as illustrated in Figure 1-7), you will receive 15 notifications with attachments when the selected event occurs.
1.4.4 Channel Heading For easy identification, you can define the background color of channel headings for each subscriber. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. On Center V2 window, click the Accounts button (No.7, Figure 1-2), highlight a subscriber, and click the Subscriber Setting button on the toolbar. The Subscriber Settings dialog box (Figure 1-5) appears. Click the Color of Channel Caption button. The color dialog box appears. Select a color you wish to use, and click OK.
1 Center V2 1.5 Connecting to Center V2 A single GV-System / GV-VMS can connect up to two Center V2 centers simultaneously for central monitoring. To configure GV-System / GV-VMS in order to access Center V2 remotely through a network connection, follow these steps: 1. Access the Center V2 login dialog box on GV-System / GV-VMS. On GV-System’s main screen: Click the Network button , and select Connect to Center V2. This dialog box appears.
2. Type the IP address, ID and password of a Center V2. Modify the default port if necessary. Click OK. This dialog box appears. Figure 1-10 3. 4. 5. 6. 22 If you want to establish the connection to the second Center V2, click the button. If you want to modify the login information of the established account, select the account in the dialog box, and click the button. If you want to delete the established account, select the account in the dialog box, and click the button.
1 1.5.1 Center V2 Setting Normal Mode To further define the communication conditions between the subscriber and Center V2, select Normal Mode in the Connect to Center V2 dialog box (Figure 1-10), and then click the Configure button for setup. A drop-down menu includes two options, General Settings and Advance Settings. The Advance Settings dialog box includes these tabs: (1) Camera, (2) Other and (3) I/O Device. 1.5.1.
[Connection Broken] Maximum Retries: Sets the number of retries if connection is not immediately available. Retry Interval: Sets the interval between retries. Retry until connected: Keeps GV-System / GV-VMS on trying until connected to Center V2. Retry in the background: Hides the retries in the background. [Codec] Selects Geo Mpeg 4 (default) or Geo H264 as the compression method for video sent to Center V2. [Connective Port] Displays ports used for communication.
1 1.5.1.2 Center V2 Advanced Settings Camera Use the Camera tab to define the camera conditions under which the Center V2 server is notified. By default, the Center V2 server is notified of all event types. To change this setting, first disable the Monitor all type events option (Figure 1-10). Figure 1-12 The Camera list: Click the drop-down list to select the camera to be configured. Or you can click the Finger button to apply the settings to all cameras.
Send to Center V2 when Motion is Detected: Sends notifications (video and text messages) to Center V2 when motion is detected. Event Type: To always notify Center V2 of motion event, select Emergency. To only notify Center V2 of motion event when an assigned input is triggered or within the established schedule, select Normal. Allow Center V2 to View Live Camera: Gives Center V2 the privilege to view your cameras at any time.
1 Center V2 Other Define other communication conditions between GV-System / GV-VMS and Center V2. Figure 1-13 [Audio] Applies any of these options here may generate privacy issues. Think before you make any selection. Allow Audio-Out to CenterV2: Allows Center V2 to listen to the audio from GV-System / GV-VMS. Accept Audio-In from CenterV2: Allows Center V2 to use the talkback feature when emergency occurs.
[Other] Allow Center V2 to Get System Information: Allows Center V2 to get system information on your GV-System / GV-VMS. Send Alert Message of POS’s Loss Prevention to Center V2: Notifies Center V2 about the events of POS Loss Prevention. Note this option is only supported by GV-System Time synchronization with Center V2: Enables the time increment/decrement of minutes and seconds at the subscriber site to match the time at the Center V2.
1 Center V2 Figure 1-14 [I/O Device] Notifies the Center V2 of when I/O devices are triggered. Use the Arrow buttons to configure each I/O device, or click the Finger button to apply to all I/O devices. Allow Center V2 to Enable / Disable I/O: Allows Center V2 manually arm/disarm any I/O devices at the subscriber’s site without interrupting the monitoring.
any selected input is triggered. With Camera(s): Sends the camera video to Center V2 when the selected input is triggered. Click the Set Camera(s) button to assign cameras for the application. Event Type: If the subscriber wants Center V2 always to get notified of the input trigger, select Emergency. If the subscriber wants Center V2 to get notified of the input trigger only when an assigned input is triggered, select Normal. Right Arrow button: Sets the delay time to notify Center V2 of input trigger.
1 Center V2 Note: 1. To set an input trigger for the notification of Normal events, see [Security Service] below. 2. The delay settings in Send to Center V2 when I/O is triggered and Output Module allow you to enter your premises and disable input/output module before it is activated. To disable prior I/O settings, the subscriber may exit the connection to Center V2 or use the Stop monitoring normal events when selected pin is triggered feature in Figure 1-14.
Schedule Mode: Sets a time schedule to notify Center V2 of the events that occur within the defined times. Click the Schedule Setting button to set special days and customize up to 4 time spans. Figure 1-15 Monitoring Schedule Without installing any I/O device, you can still set a time schedule to notify Center V2 of the events that occur during the defined times. Click the Schedule Setting button on the right to define the time spans.
1 1.5.2 Center V2 Setting Panic Button You may set up a panic alarm button at your GV-System / GV-VMS. In case of emergency, press the button immediately to send the associated video to Center V2. To set up a panic alarm, select Panic Button from the Mode drop-down list in the Connect to Center V2 dialog box (Figure 1-10), click the Configure button and select Advanced Settings. This dialog box appears. Figure 1-17 [Panic Button] Assigns an input device to be the panic alarm button.
1.5.3 Detecting Input Status The feature is designed to monitor all inputs for a change of state whenever the subscriber starts the live monitoring through Center V2. A change from the previously defined state (N/O to N/C or N/C to N/O) will activate an alarm condition. Click in the Connect to Center V2 dialog box (Figure 1-10). For details, see Input State Detection, Chapter 6, GV-DVR User’s Manual on the Software DVD.
1 1.6 Center V2 Live View By default, live views are popped up on the Center V2 when events and motions are detected at the subscriber. You can also enable live views to be shown constantly on the Center V2. To enable live view of any camera: 1. GV-System / GV-VMS needs to grant the Center V2 the privilege to allow live viewing. On GV-System’s main screen: Click the Network button , select Connect to Center V2, click Configure, select Advanced Settings and click the Camera tab.
5. On the Center V2 window, right-click one camera under the subscriber and select Live View. Figure 1-18 When a subscriber is in focus, you can enable live view to all its cameras. 1. Click a subscriber in the list and select Focus on this subscriber only. 2. Click the subscriber again and select View All Cameras (Live). Figure 1-19 Note: You can enhance coloring on live images. See the Enable Directdraw option in the General Setting dialog box (Figure 1-56).
1 Center V2 1.7 Recording By default, the Center V2 records any events and motion detected at the subscriber. When the video is recorded, a message labeled with [Live] appears on the Event List. Figure 1-20 Note: The default path of recorded files is :\\Center V2\Data\subscriber\ Live You can also start recording manually and instantly when you see any suspicious live images. To start recording manually: 1. To start recording manually, the live view must be enabled already. See 1.6 Live View. 2.
1.8 Playback You can play back the video events saved on the Center V2 by clicking the attachments on the Event List, or play back the video events recorded on the remote subscriber. 1.8.1 Attachment Playback When you click the attachment of an event, the EZ player will appear for playback operations. 1 3 2 4 13 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Figure 1-22 No. Name Description 1 Tools Adds effects to the image, including the options of Brightness, Contrast, Smooth, Sharpen, Grayscale and Undo.
1 Center V2 No. Name Description 4 Move Moves the EZ Player window by clicking and holding on this button. 5 Play Plays the video file. 6 Pause Pauses the video file. 7 Stop Stops the video file. 8 Previous Frame Goes to the previous frame of the video file. 9 Next Frame Goes to the next frame of the video file. 10 Top Frame Goes to the beginning of the video file. 11 End Frame Goes to the end of the video file. 12 Speed Control Controls the play speed.
Changing Playback Mode You can choose to play back video one by one in the same player or separate players simultaneously. 1. Click the Tools button on the EZ player (No.1, Figure 1-22), and click Setup from the pop-up menu. This dialog box appears. 2. 3. Figure 1-23 To play back one video at one time in the same player, select Open each video in the same windows. To play back multiple videos in separte players simultaneoulsy, select each video in its own windows.
1 2. Center V2 Right-click the video image again and select Wide Angle Lens Dewarping Settings. The dialog box appears. Figure 1-24 3. Move the slider at the bottom to correct the degree of distortion. The adjusted view is shown on the right. 4. Click OK to complete.
1.8.2 Remote Playback You can play back the video events recorded on the remote subscriber through network connection. The function is critical when you do not want to enable recording on the Center V2 but want to retrieve the videos for reference.
1 2. Center V2 Click the Remote Playback button. This dialog box appears. Figure 1-26 3. Select a camera. Type the ID, password and IP address of the connected subscriber. Keep the port as default value 5552 or modify it to match the related port on the subscriber. If you want to play the video events recorded during the Daylight Saving Time period, select DST Rollback. Click OK. This player appears.
Playback scroll Move to prev 1 min Move to prev 5 min Play Pause Move to next 5 min Stop Home Backward Move to next 1 min End Forward Right-click the Playback window to have the following features: Name Functions Frame by Frame: Plays back video frame by frame. Real Time: Plays back video on real time. This mode saves waiting time for rendering, but drop frames to give the appearance of real-time playback. Key Frame: Plays back video with key frames only.
1 Tools Center V2 or GV-Wiegand Capture data onto the video. Full Screen: Switches to the full screen view. Wide Angle Lens Dewarping: Corrects image distortion. For setup detail, see Adjusting Distorted Views, 1.7 Recording. Fisheye: Select Geo Fisheye to choose a camera mode. Mega Pixel View: Enables PIP or PAP view. Display GPS: Shows the location on the map where the video is taken through GPS. Select GPS Map (Apply after restart): Select a type of GPS map to apply.
1.9 Two-Way Audio The Center V2 operator can perform two-way audio with subscribers. Note: For GV-System, this function is only supported by version 8.0 or later. 1. The GV-System / GV-VMS needs to grant Center V2 the privilege to allow two-way communications. On GV-System’s main screen: Click the Network button , select Connect to Center V2, click Configure, select Advanced Settings, and click the Other tab. The Advanced Settings dialog box appears (Figure 1-13).
1 5. Center V2 To speak to the subscriber, click the Microphone icon to turn it on. The control panel appears. On/Off Button Subscriber Name Microphone Status Close this window and stops microphone Reduce this window to an icon Figure 1-29 6. To listen to audio from the subscriber, click the Audio icon to turn it on. The control panel appears. On/Off Button Click to change audio Subscriber Name Audio Status Close this window and stops audio Reduce this window to an icon Figure 1-30 7.
1.10 Advanced Monitoring and Management This section describes how to monitor and manage subscribers in these parts: (1) Showing and Controlling I/O Status, (2) Camera/Audio Control, (3) Simple Microphone and Audio Panels (4) Camera Monitor (5) Viewing Subscriber Information (6) Subscription Control. 1.10.1 Showing I/O Status You can view the status of input devices at the subscriber’s site, as well as forcing the outputs.
1 Center V2 On the Subscriber List (No. 4, Figure 1-2), right-click one online subscriber, and select Show I/O Status to display this window. Figure 1-32 [Module] Shows the module’s I/O status. [Input] Shows the input device status. The blue icon indicates the input is deactivated; the red lightening icon indicates the input is activated. [Output] Shows the output device status or to manually force an output or reset an output installed at the subscriber site.
1.10.2 Camera/Audio Control Window The Camera/Audio Control window allows two-way audio between CenterV2 and the subscriber, as well as PTZ control. On the Subscriber List (No. 4, Figure 1-2), right-click one online subscriber and then select Camera/Audio Control to display this window.
1 Center V2 The controls on the Camera/Audio Control: No. Name Description 1 Switches to another camera of the same subscriber. Change Camera 2 Change Size Size: Changes the size of the live video. The size choices are only available when the video resolution is higher than 320 x 240. (see Image Size in Subscriber Settings) Defog: Enhances image visibility. Stabilizer: Stabilizes live images. Stream1/Stream2: Switches video streams. PIP View: Refers to Picture in Picture.
Note: If the subscriber uses GV-System version 8.2 or earlier, an older style of Camera /Audio Control Window will appear. If the GV-System version V8.3 or later is in use, a new window will appear. Window for V8.2 or earlier Figure 1-34 52 Window for V8.
1 1.10.3 Center V2 Camera Monitor Use the Camera Monitor window to define the following: 1. 2. Enable and disable live display (The subscriber must give the privilege first. See the Allow Center V2 to View Live Camera option in Figure 1-12) Define the interval between incoming events triggered by motion detection and video lost On the Subscriber List (No. 4, Figure 1-2), right-click one online subscriber and select Camera Monitor. The Camera Monitor window appears.
3. Live drop-down list: Highlight one camera, and select Play (enable live display) or Stop (disable live video). Suspended Motion Monitoring: Highlight one camera, and set the interval between incoming events triggered by motion detection. Alternatively, you can right-click one live camera channel on the monitoring window and select Suspend for the same setting. Suspend Video Lost Monitoring: Highlight one camera, and set the interval between incoming events triggered by video lost.
1 1.10.4 Center V2 Viewing Subscriber Information To view the general information about your subscribers, click the Host Information button (No. 6, Figure 1-2) on the Center V2 window to display the Host Information window. Choose a subscriber from the list, and click the View Information button to view its related information. Figure 1-36 For the feature, the subscriber must grant the privilege to Center V2. See the Allow Center V2 to Get System Information option in Figure 1-13. 1.10.
1.11 Subscriber Schedule The Center V2 operator can create schedules to monitor subscription status. When subscribers do not log in Center V2 on the programmed time, the operator and subscribers will get notified. When a subscriber doesn’t log in Center V2 on time, this message will appear on the Event List: Service hour engaged; still waiting for subscriber to log in. When a subscriber logs out suddenly during a service time, this message will appear: Unexpected subscriber logout during service times.
1 3. 4. Center V2 On the Schedule window menu, click Schedule, select Setup Wizard and follow the Wizard instructions. When the following dialog box appears during the instructions, drag the mouse over the Login timeline to define the Start and End time. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Figure 1-38 The controls on the Setup Wizard: 5. No. Name Description 1 Include Displays task time. 2 Exclude Displays non-task time. 3 Add Draws task time. 4 Erase Erases task time.
1.11.2 Scheduling Alert Notification E-mails and SMS messages can be sent out within the scheduled period of time. The Schedule will work with your E-Mail and SMS settings to all alert conditions. To set up alert conditions, see Notification Settings later in this chapter. Note: Once you enable the schedule function, you will not be notified when events occur outside the scheduled period of time. 1. On the Schedule window, double-click an established plan. A plan dialog box similar to Figure 1-38 appears.
1 1.12 Center V2 Alarm Report For every event, the Center V2 operator can generate a report to evaluate certain conditions. 1.12.1 1. Creating an Alarm Report In the Event List window, select an event and click on the report column (No. 15, Figure 1-2). This dialog box appears. Figure 1-39 2. In the Reporter field, type the name, and click Start to begin the report. 3. There are 6 report categories. Click the desired category tabs for report. Event Type: Select a type to classify the event.
notified time. 4. 60 Arrival: The button becomes available after you select a notified authority. Type the arrival time of the authority. Measures: Select the measure taken to deal with the event. Other: The button is available only when the e-mail and /or SMS alert are configured. Print: Prints out the alarm report. When you finish the report and will not change the contents, click the End Report. Or click Save to edit later.
1 1.12.2 Center V2 Editing Alarm Report Categories The items in each category of the Alarm Report can be customized and edited to meet your needs. The changes made here will be available for each report. 1. On the Center V2 window, click the Preference Settings button (No.8, Figure 1-2), and select Customize Alarm Report. This dialog box appears. 2. Figure 1-40 Click the desired category tab (Event Type, Description, Measurement Taken, and Patrol) to make the necessary changes. 3.
1.12.3 Printing Alarm Reports You can print out the alarm reports along with filtered logs. 1. To filter the logs with alarm reports, click the Tools button (No.5, Figure 1-2), select View Event Log, and click the Filter button. The Filter window appears. 2. Click the Clipboard icon and select the type of alarm report from the drop-down list. For details, see Filtering the Event Log in 1.14 Event Log Browser. 3. Click OK. The search results will be displayed in the Event Log Browser window. 4.
1 Center V2 1.13 Event List 1.13.1 Marking the Events with Colorful Flags The flags of various colors are provided to distinguish different events. You will find them useful not only when browsing in the Event List but also when using the Filter function to sort out the desired events. Figure 1-41 You can name the colorful flags with the provided texts or change the texts to meet your needs. 1. On the Event List window, select one event, and right-click in the flag column.
2. Select Setup. This dialog box appears. Figure 1-42 3. Select the desired flag, and then click the Modify text button. A list of text options appears. 4. Select one desired text (Pending, Assigned, In Process, Progressed, Resolve and Reject) or select User Define to customize your own flag text.
1 1.13.2 Center V2 Using the Event Tabs On the bottom of the Center V2 window, events are sorted under different tabs according to the type. You can utilize these tables to quickly monitor events by type and configure the Customized Event tab which contains self-chosen event types. Note: This feature is only supported by the Professional version.
Configuring the Event Tabs All the event tabs are enabled by default. You can also disable the unwanted tabs. 1. On the Center V2 window, click the Preference Settings button and select My Favorite Events. A sub-menu appears. Figure 1-44 2. Unselect the event tab as required. Setting up the Customized Event Tab You can also configure the Customized Event tab which groups the selected event types under a single tab.
1 2. Center V2 Select an event from the left and select Add to Customized Event Tab. Figure 1-45 3. To view the customized events, select the Customized Event tab on the event category of the Center V2 window. Displaying the Event List on Another Monitor If the Center V2 is equipped with multiple monitors, you can assign a particular event type to display on another monitor. Right-click the desired event tab, select Display on Another Monitor and select a monitor for display.
1.13.3 Setting Alert Levels of Event Messages You can assign an alert level to each event type for monitoring and management purposes. Each alert level can be distinguished by color. You can customize the color for each alert level or assign a color exclusively for a particular event type. Note: This feature is only supported by the Professional version using a GV-USB dongle.
1 Center V2 1. On the Center V2 window, click the Preference Settings button and select Customize Message Settings. The Customize Message Settings dialog box appears. 2. On the left, select an event type you wish to configure. Figure 1-48 3. To assign an alert level, select Using Priority Color and choose from the drop-down list. To change the color for this alert level, click the color box and select a desired color. 4.
1.14 Event Log Browser The Event Log Browser allows you to locate a desired event coming from subscribers. On the Center V2 window, click the Tools button (No. 5, Figure 1-2) and select View Event Log to display the following window. Tip: You can quickly access the Event Log of a specific subscriber, instead of filtering all events. Right-click one subscriber on the Subscriber list (No. 4, Figure 1-2), select Event Log and then click a desired log type.
1 No. Name Center V2 Description Provides the daily, weekly and monthly statistical charts based on different criteria. Exports the current event list and video files. 6 Event Chart 7 Backup 8 Page Setup Creates a header and footer for the printout of the event list. 9 Print Prints the current event list. 10 Exit Exits the browser.
1.14.1 Opening the Event Log Click the Open button (No. 1, Figure 1-49) to launch the following Open Database dialog box. Define a time period and select the type of database. If you want to open the logs created by the system, select System Log; if you want to open the logs you have backed up in a local drive or CD/DVD, select Backup Log. Then assign the log path. After clicking OK, the events matching the search criteria will be loaded to the Event Log Browser.
1 1.14.2 Center V2 Filtering the Event Log You can filter log events on the defined criteria. Click the Filter button (No. 4, Figure 1-49) to bring up the Filter window. Figure 1-51 Read: Searches for the events you have opened on the Event List that is at the bottom of the Center V2 window. Clipboard: Searches for the events with alarm reports. The icon indicates the report has been completed. The icon indicates the report has not been completed or ended.
the Add New Command button to add a new filter command. When you click OK, all events matching the defined commands will be listed on the Event Log Browser. Removing Filters Select the filter command you wish to remove from the filter list, and then click the Remove Selected Command button to remove it.
1 1.14.3 Center V2 Backing up the Event Log You can back up logs to a local drive, or export them to CD and DVD. 1. On the Event Log Browser, click the Backup button (No.7, Figure 1-49). This dialog box appears. Figure 1-52 2. To back up logs to a local drive, select Backup Path, click the […] button and assign a location wehere you want to save the files. 3. To export logs to CD and DVD, select Temp folder, click the […] button and assign a location for temporary storage of backup data. 4.
6. If you select Temp folder, this dialog box appears for further setup. Figure 1-53 76 Using CD/DVD: Click to back up files to the CD or DVD using the third-party software. Click the […] button to assign the desired burning software (.exe file). CD Using OS-Burning: This option is only available when you use Windows XP, Server 2003, Vista or Windows 7. It burns files to the CD or DVD using the inbuilt software of the operating system. Note that your hard disk needs at least 1 G buffer space.
1 1.14.4 Center V2 Setting the Event Log On the Center V2 window, click the Preference Settings button (No. 8, Figure 1-2), and select Event Log Setting to display the following dialog box: Figure 1-54 [Event List] Auto Import: Specify the number of days for which the logs are loaded to the Event List at the bottom of the Center V2 window (Figure 1-2) and the Event Log Browser (Figure 1-49). [Event Log] Keep Days: Select this option and type the number of days to keep log files.
1.14.5 Printing the Event Log You can print out the filtered log events, define footers and headers for each printout, and choose whether to attach the Alarm Report with the data logs. 1. On the Event Log Browser, click the Page Setup button (No. 8, Figure 1-49) to display this dialog box. 2. Select the options and type the information that you want to print out. 3. Click OK to apply the settings. 4. Click the Print button (No.9, Figure 1-49) to start.
1 Center V2 1.15 System Configuration On the Center V2 window, click the Preference Settings button (No. 8, Figure 1-2), and select System Configure to display the following Preference window. This window contains these tabs: (1) General, (2) Layout, (3) Network, (4) Record and (5) Dispatch Server. 1.15.1 General Settings Figure 1-56 [Monitor Option] Manual close channel: Closes the triggered camera view manually.
Post Motion: Specifies the duration of the camera view remaining on the monitoring window after motion stops. Camera send by I/O trigger will monitor: Specifies the duration of the camera view remaining on the monitoring window when an I/O device is triggered. To keep the camera view remaining on the monitoring window even after the alarm is finished, click the right-arrow button, and uncheck Latch Trigger. Then the camera view will remain on the monitoring window for the specified time.
1 Center V2 [Channel Caption] Font and Color: Click the Settings…. button to change the font and color of the captions. Use the subscriber setting color as background: Checks the option to apply the caption settings. For details, see Channel Heading earlier in this chapter.
1.15.2 Layout Settings This feature transfers the Event List window to a separate monitor while the monitoring windows are displayed in the current monitor. For the application, your VGA card needs to support Twin View, and your Windows desktop must be properly set up for the display across two computer monitors. Figure 1-57 82 Screen Resolution: Detects the current screen resolution on your PC.
1 Center V2 Note: To view the hidden Event List, click the Tools button (No.5, Figure 1-2) and then select Maximize Event List to display the Event List. Topmost Window: Keeps the Center V2 window on top of other window or dialog box.
1.15.3 84 Network Settings Figure 1-58 Location Name: Indicates the name of the PC where Center V2 is installed. Assign IP: When your router or system has more than one IP address, you can assign an IP address for the communication between GV-System / GV-VMS and Center V2. Enhance Network Security: Applies enhanced security for Internet. When the feature is enabled, all subscribers using earlier version than version 7.0 cannot access the Center V2 anymore.
1 1.15.4 Center V2 Recording Settings In Recording Settings, you can configure storage locations, storage durations and recycling conditions of video recordings. Figure 1-59 Recycle: When 1 to 49 channels are connected to the Center V2 Server and the storage space falls short of the recycle threshold 800 MB (default recycle threshold), 400MB of old files will be deleted. This recycle size increases by 100 MB with every addition of 50 channels.
No. of Channels Connected to Center Recycle Size (MB) V2 Server 86 1 ~ 49 400 50 ~ 99 500 ︴ ︴ 800 1500 Storage Group: You can store the recordings of different subscriber at separate locations using the storage group feature. For details, see the following section Storing Video Files in Separate Locations. Enlarge Path Threshold: When the space in a storage path falls short of the path threshold (500 MB by default), recordings are saved to the next path of the same storage group.
1 Center V2 Storing Video Files in Separate Locations You can keep video files from each subscriber in separate locations using the storage group feature. Follow the steps below to set up storage groups and then assign each subscriber with a storage group. To add storage paths and set up storage groups: 1. Add storage locations using the Add New Path button 2. . Assign a storage group to each path using the drop-down list.
To assign a storage group to a subscriber: 1. On the Center V2 window, click the Accounts button (No. 7, Figure 1-2). The Address Book window appears. 2. Select the subscriber and click the Subscriber Settings button The Subscriber Settings dialog box appears. 3. Select a storage group from the drop-down list. Figure 1-61 4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to assign a storage group to another subscriber. 1.15.5 Dispatch Server Settings See 2.6 Connecting Center V2 to Dispatch Server. 88 .
1 1.16 Center V2 Notification Settings When alert conditions occur, Center V2 can automatically activate the assigned computer and output alarm to notify the operator while an SMS and an e-mail message are being sent out to subscribers. For this application, click the Preference Settings button (No. 8, Figure 1-2) on the Center V2 window and select Notification to display this window. Figure 1-62 [List box] Select an alert condition in the left list box and configure its settings.
Send SMS Alerts: Enables SMS alerts to send SMS messages to subscribers. Click the Edit button to edit a message. For SMS Server settings, see 1.18 SMS Alerts. Minimum Duration: This option is only available for Camera Motion and Connection Lost alerts. The minimum duration is the minimal time period that the event must persist for Center V2 to be notified by alarm, output, e-mail and/or SMS. Select this option and click the Edit button to type the minimum duration. The default is 3 seconds.
1 1.17 Center V2 Output Alerts You can activate output devices locally (installed directly to the Center V2 server) and/or virtually (through the network) to warn the Center V2 operator when events occur. Up to nine (9) GV-I/O Boxes (including local and virtual) can be connected to one Center V2 Server. Note: 1. Only 8-port and 16-port GV-I/O Boxes can be connected to Center V2 through Ethernet. 2. The GV-I/O Box must be installed in the same LAN with the Center V2 server. 1.17.1 1.
1.17.2 1. 2. Configuring a Virtual GV-I/O Box On the Center V2 window, click the Preference Setting button (No. 8, Figure 1-2) and select Virtual I/O. The Virtual I/O Device dialog box appears. Click the Add button. This dialog box appears. Figure 1-64 3. 4. 5. 6. 92 Select the device using the drop-down list, and type the IP address, ID and Password of the GV-I/O Box. You can look up the IP address of the GV-I/O Box using the GV IP Device Utility. Click OK to finish adding the GV-I/O Box.
1 1.17.3 1. 2. Center V2 Triggering Outputs by Event On the Center V2 window, click the Preference Setting button (No. 8, Figure 1-2) and select Notification. The Alarm Settings dialog box appears. Select an event type for alarm output to be triggered. Figure 1-65 3. 4. Select Output Module and define the module number and pin number using the drop-down lists. To set up more event types for alarm output, repeat steps 2 and 3.
1.17.4 1. Triggering Outputs Manually On the Center V2 window, click the Tools button (No. 5, Figure 1-2) and select Force Output. This dialog box appears. Figure 1-66 2. Select a desired module and then click the Finger button trigger the output. to You can also trigger the outputs connected at the subscriber site through the I/O Status interface. For details, see Showing I/O Status, 1.10 Advanced Monitoring and Management.
1 Center V2 1.18 SMS Alerts You can send SMS messages to subscribers when alert conditions occur. 1.18.1 Setting SMS Server Before sending SMS messages to an individual subscriber, you need to define SMS Server correctly. 1. On the Center V2 window, click the Tools button (No. 5, Figure 1-2), and then select Connect to SMS Server to display this dialog box. Figure 1-67 2. Type the IP address, communication port, Login ID and Password of the SMS Server. 3.
4. To set up three mobile numbers of Center V2 operators to get notified when Center V2 loses connection to SMS Server, click the Mobile Setup tab to display this window. Figure 1-68 5. Select one mobile icon, check Add to SMS List, and type country code and mobile number. 6. To set time intervals between each SMS message when alert occurs, click the SMS Option tab to display this window.
1 7. Center V2 In the SMS Alert Setup field, set the interval between 0 and 1440 minutes. For details on SMS Server, see Chapter 10, GV-DVR User’s Manual on the Software DVD.
1.18.2 Connecting to SMS Server In the Center V2 window, click the Tools button (No.5, Figure 1-2), and then select Connect to SMS Server for connection.
1 1.18.3 Center V2 Sending SMS Once the connection of SMS Server and Center V2 is established, there are several ways to send SMS messages to subscribers. See the Center V2 window for the following selections. 1. Click the Tools button (No.5, Figure 1-2) and select Send Short Message. This sends SMS to an individual subscriber manually. 2. On the Subscriber List (No. 4, Figure 1-2), right-click one subscriber and select Send Short Message. This sends SMS to an individual subscriber manually. 3.
1.18.4 Inserting Device Information The subscriber name and ID can be inserted automatically into your SMS message when it is sent out. 1. On the Center V2 window, click the Preference Settings button (No. 8, Figure 1-2) and select Notification. This dialog box appears. Figure 1-70 2. Select the event into which you wish to insert the subscriber name and ID, and select Send SMS Alerts. This dialog box appears.
1 3. Center V2 Type the message text and click the Macros button. This dialog box appears. Figure 1-72 4. Place the pointer to where you wish to insert the subscriber name and ID in the text, select the corresponding symbol and click Insert. The symbols will be replaced with real information when the message is displayed to the user.
1.19 E-Mail Alerts You can send e-mails to subscribers when alert conditions occur. 1.19.1 Setting Mailbox Before you can send e-mails to a separate e-mail account, you need to define your mailbox correctly. Setting up the mailbox 1. On the Center V2 window, click the Preference Settings button (No. 8, Figure 1-2), and then select E-Mail Setup. This dialog box appears. Figure 1-73 2. In the Charset field, select the set of characters and symbols that the e-mail uses. 3.
1 Center V2 6. If your e-mail service provider requires authentication for sending e-mails, select SMTP Server requires authentication, and type the account ID and password of your SMTP. 7. If you want to set time intervals between each e-mail message when alert occurs, in the Alert Setup field, set the interval between 0 and 1440 minutes. 8. Click OK. Sending a test e-mail After setting up your mailbox, you can use the Test section and send a message to your own e-mail account for testing. 1. 2. 3.
1.19.2 Sending E-Mail There are several ways to send e-mail alerts. See the Center V2 window for the following selections. 1. On the Subscriber List (No. 4, Figure 1-2), right-click one subscriber, and then select Send E-Mail. This sends the e-mail to an individual subscriber manually. 2. Right-click one display channel, and then select Send E-Mail. This sends the e-mail to an individual subscriber manually. 3.
1 1.19.3 Center V2 Inserting Device Information The subscriber name and ID can be inserted automatically into your email message when it is sent out. For setup details, see Inserting Device Information in 1.19 E-Mail Alerts.
1.20 E-Map Alerts You can configure an instant E-Map alert to lay out the locations of triggered cameras, sensors and alarms within a floor plan. For this application, subscribers must already create their own E-Maps using the E-Map Editor and activate WebCam Server. To access the E-Map at the Center V2, right-click one online subscriber on the Subscriber List (No. 4, Figure 1-2) and select E-Map. The Remote E-Map window will appear.
1 Center V2 The controls on the Remote E-Map window: No. Name Description 1 Login Click to log in up to 500 hosts. 2 Host Information Click to view the information of incoming events upon motion detected and I/O devices triggered. 3 Previous Click to go to the previous E-Map file. 4 Home Click to back to the top of the tree view. 5 Next Click to go to the next E-Map file. 6 ViewLog Click to access the Remote ViewLog function. 7 Configure Click to configure the Remote E-Map.
1.20.2 Configuring the Remote E-Map Click the Configure button (No. 7, Figure 1-74) to display the following dialog box: Figure 1-75 [Download EMap files] Click to download E-Map files from the subscriber server to the local computer. This option can reduce network load when you want to view E-Maps of multiple subscribers. Use local EMap files: Once downloading E-Map files to the local computer, you can use these E-Map files for connection.
1 Center V2 EMap Auto Popup: When cameras or input devices are triggered, the related map will be displayed on the Remote E-Map window instantly. Show Event: Select this option to display motion or input triggered events on the Host Information window. I/O Trigger Camera: When input devices are triggered, the related camera views will be displayed on the Remote E-Map window instantly. For this function to work, input devices must be mapped to cameras on the Main System.
1.21 Event Chart The Event Chart can provide you the daily, weekly and monthly statistical chart based on different criteria. These statistical charts allow the administrator to analyze the occurrence of different event types and message types, and the events that occur on different subscribers. To display the Event Chart, you need to install the following software on the computer. Use the links in the Software DVD or click Here below to download the software. Microsoft .NET Framework 3.
1 2. 3. Center V2 Specify a day or select a week or month to query the event data. Click the Next button. This dialog box appears. Figure 1-77 Select ID to query the events based on subscriber’s ID and message or Type to query the events based on message types. Import Data allows you to query the events based on your previously-exported query settings (see Step 5). Here we select Type as an example. Click the Next button. This dialog box appears.
4. Select List all exist data to query all the event types, or disable it to select the desired event types. 5. You can optionally click Export at the left bottom of the window to export the settings for next-time use. Figure 1-79 6. Click the Query button to display the statistical chart. Note: If you select ID or Message to query the events, you need to type the subscriber ID or message type you want to query.
1 1.21.2 Center V2 Event Chart You can click each item on the chart to view more detailed information. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Figure 1-80 No. Name Description 1 Save Image 2 Copy Image Saves the chart image. Copies the chart image. 3 Preview Previews the chart image for print. 4 Print Prints the chart image. 5 Up one level Goes to the previous chart image. 6 3D/2D Presents the chart in 3D or 2D mode. 7 Pie/Line/Column Presents the event data in pie, line or column chart.
1.22 Failover Server You can configure up to two failover servers in case of the primary Center V2 server failure. Whenever the primary fails, the failover server takes over the connection from subscribers, providing uninterrupted monitoring services. 1. To import subscribers’ accounts from the primary server to the failover server, click the Import / Export Address Book button (No. 6, Figure 1-3) on the Address Book toolbar, and select Import to transfer the address book data. 2.
1 3. Center V2 Click the Add button to add one server. This dialog box appears. Figure 1-82 4. Type the IP Address of the failover server. Keep the default port settings or modify them if necessary. 5. Click OK. When the primary Center V2 server fails, all connections from subscribers will be diverted to the failover server automatically.
1.23 Assigning a Subscriber to Another Center V2 You can assign one subscriber to another Center V2 without ending the current connection. Note: 1. For a GV-System subscriber, this function is only supported for versions 8.3 or later. 2. The function is not available for the subscribers of GV-Video Server, GV-Compact DVR and GV-IP Camera. 1. In the Subscriber List, right-click the desired subscriber, and select Dispatch to other Center V2. This dialog box appears. Figure 1-83 2.
1 Center V2 1.24 Channel Display on Another Monitor If the Center V2 is equipped with multiple monitors, you can use the QView feature to display a selected channel on another monitor screen. 1. On the Center V2 window, click the Tools button (No. 5, Figure 1-2) and select QView. This dialog box appears. Figure 1-84 2. Use the drop-down list to select a desired monitor. 3. Click one channel to be displayed on that monitor. Figure 1-85 4. To switch to another channel, simply click another channel.
Chapter 2 Dispatch Server The availability of Center V2 Servers may be threatened by network overload. Through Dispatch Server, the concern can be settled by arranging and distributing subscribers’ requests to the least busy Center V2 Servers. With Dispatch Server, a central monitor station can run several Center V2 Servers and serve a large number of subscribers with the fastest responding time.
2 Dispatch Server 2.1 Minimum System Requirements Before installation, make sure that your computer meets the following requirements: Standard Requirements OS 32-bit Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / Server 2008 64-bit Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / Server 2008 R2 / Sever 2012 R2 CPU Pentium 4, 3.0 GHz with Hyper-Threading Memory 2 x 512 MB Dual Channels Hard Disk 1 GB Graphic Card AGP or PCI-Express, 800 x 600 (1280 x 1024 recommended), 32-bit color DirectX 9.
Software License Free License N/A Max. License 50 Center V2 servers 25000 subscribers from Center V2 servers Increment for each license N/A Optional 1. Dispatch Combinations 2. Dispatch + Vital Sign Monitor Dongle Type Internal or external Note: It is recommended to use the internal GV-USB Dongle to have the Hardware Watchdog function which restarts the PC when Windows crashes or freezes.
2 Dispatch Server 2.2 Installation Install from Software DVD 1. Connect the GV-USB Dongle to the computer. 2. Insert the Software DVD to your computer. It runs automatically and a window appears. 3. To install the dongle driver, select Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Driver and select Install GeoVision USB Device Drivers. 4. To install Dispatch Server, select Install GeoVision Primary Applications. 5. Click GV-Dispatch Server and follow the on-screen instructions. 6. To install .
3. Select Video Management Software tab, find the Primary Applications section and click the Download icon GV-Dispatch Server. of Figure 2-1 4. Download and install .Net Framework 3.5 SP1 from http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=25150 Note: To install .Net Framework for Window 8 or Windows Server 2012, see How to install .Net Framework 3.5 for Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8, Appendix. 5. 122 Download and install Microsoft Chart Controls from http://www.microsoft.
2 Dispatch Server 2.3 The Dispatch Sever Window 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Figure 2-2 The controls on the Dispatch Server window: No. Name Description 1 Start Server Starts Dispatch Sever. 2 Stop Server Stops Dispatch Sever. 3 Server Setting Configures Dispatch Sever. 4 Account Adds, edits and deletes the accounts of Center V2 Servers and subscribers.
No. Name 7 8 9 Stop/Start Query Center V2 Event Description Specifies an event query. Real-time Views real-time events occurring on Center CenterV2 Event V2 Servers. Exit Closes the Dispatch Server window. This part lists the connected Center V2 10 Center V2 Status Servers and their status. Subscribers can be distributed to the ticked Center V2 Servers. Unchecking will disable the distribution service. The list displays all created group folders, 11 Tree View servers and subscribers.
2 Dispatch Server 2.4 Subscriber Account Dispatch Server can serve up to 50 Center V2 Servers and 25,000 Center V2’s subscribers simultaneously. Before starting the services, create at least one server and one subscriber account on the Dispatch Server. To create an account, click the Account button (No. 4, Figure 2-2) to display this Address Book window. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Figure 2-3 The toolbar on the Address Book window: No. Name Description 1 Add A Group Adds a group folder.
Creating a Subscriber Account 1. On the Dispatch Server Window, click the Account button Address Book window appears. 2. Click the Add a Group button 3. to create a Center V2 server Click the Add a Server button to account. A server icon pops out. Rename the server to match the location name created for the Center V2 server. . The to create a group. Figure 2-4 4. 126 Click the Add a Subscriber button to create a subscriber account. The Subscriber Address Book dialog box appears.
2 5. Dispatch Server Create an ID and password for the subscriber. The ID and password will be used when the Center V2’s subscriber wants to log into the Dispatch Server. Figure 2-5 6. Click OK to finish. Note: 1. You can create sub-groups beneath a group; every sub-group can only include one Center V2 server; every Center V2 server can include up to 500 subscribers. 2.
2.5 Service Startup After subscriber accounts are created, you are ready to establish connections to the Dispatch Server. Follow the steps below. 1. On the main screen, click Configure and select Setting. The Dispatch Server Setting dialog box appears. 2. Type an Identification Code. This code will be used for connecting Center V2 Server to Dispatch Server.
2 Dispatch Server 3. Connect Center V2 Server to Dispatch Server. See 2.6 Connecting Center V2 to Dispatch Server. 4. To add a GV-System / GV-VMS as a subscriber, connect the GV-System / GV-VMS to Dispatch Server. See 2.7 Connecting to Dispatch Server. 5. To add a GV-IP Device as a subscriber, connect GV-IP Devices to Dispatch Server. See 2.8 Connecting GV-IP Device to Dispatch Server. 6. Click the Start Server button (No. 1, Figure 2-2) on the main screen to start the service.
2.6 Connecting Center V2 to Dispatch Server Follow these steps to connect Center V2 to Dispatch Server: 1. Start the Dispatch Server service. 2. At Center V2, click the Preference Settings button (No. 8, Figure 1-1), select System Configure to display the Preference window, and then click the Dispatch Server tab. The Preference dialog box appears. 3. Click the Dispatch Server tab. Type the identification code, IP address, and the port of the Dispatch Server. Figure 2-7 4. Click OK. 5.
2 Dispatch Server 2.7 Connecting to Dispatch Server Follow the steps below to configure and connect GV-System / GV-VMS to Dispatch Server: 1. Access the Center V2 login dialog box (Figure 1-9) on GV-System / GV-VMS. On GV-System’s main screen: Click the Network button then select Connect to Center V2. , and On GV-VMS’s main screen: Click Home, Toolbar, Network, and then select Connect to Center V2. 2. In the Center IP field, type the IP address of the Dispatch Server. 3.
2.8 Connecting GV-IP Device to Dispatch Server The Dispatch Server can distribute GV-IP Devices to Center V2 Servers based on predefined groups or balance loading of Center V2 Servers. Follow these steps to connect a GV-IP Device to the Dispatch Server: 1. On the main screen, click Configure and select Setting. The Dispatch Server Setting dialog box appears. 2. Select Allow GV IP devices to login as subscriber from port to allow GV-IP Devices to log in as subscribers. Change the port when necessary.
2 Dispatch Server 3. On the Web interface of the GV-IP Device, click Events and Alerts and select Center V2. 4. Enable connection to Dispatch Server. Figure 2-9 A. Active Link: Click to configure and enable the connection. B. Host Name or IP Address: Type the host name or IP address of the Dispatch Server. C. Port Number: Match this port to the port value in step 2 (Figure 2-8) to connect to the Dispatch Server. D.
5. 134 E. Password: Type a valid password to log into the Dispatch Server. F. Click Apply. The Connection Status should display “Connected” and the connection time. This subscriber will be automatically distributed to an online Center V2 Server that has the least number of subscribers.
2 2.9 Dispatch Server Setting a Primary Center V2 Server You can set up a primary Center V2 Server to which the subscriber is distributed whenever this Center V2 Server is connected. This function is especially useful when you wish to ensure that a certain Center V2 Server gets the priority of monitoring a particular subscriber. 1. 2. Click Configure on the main screen and select Customize Dispatch Setting. The Customize Dispatch Setting dialog box appears.
2.10 Event Query This feature lets you locate a desired event by posing a query on Center V2 Servers. Click the Stop/Start Query Center V2 Event button (No. 7, Figure 2-2) on the toolbar to display the following dialog box. Check the desired query items (Type, ID, Date and/or Time), define your query condition under each item, and then click OK to display the query results. Figure 2-11 The Query feature supports the remote playback when folder sharing on the recording folder of Center V2 is enabled.
2 Dispatch Server 2.11 Event List The feature lets you view the real-time events occurred on Center V2 Servers. For the application, make sure the Enable Real-Time CenterV2 Event option is enabled; see Figure 2-14. Then click the Real-Time Event button (No. 8, Figure 2-2) on the toolbar to display the following window. Figure 2-12 The controls on the Real-Time Center V2 Event window: 1. The window supports the remote playback when folder sharing on the recording folder of Center V2 is enabled.
A list of Types and Messages from Center V2 will be displayed: Type Message Motion Camera detected motion Trigger I/O Trigger; Module xx Trigger Resume; Video of Camera xx (By: Module xx) Video Lost; Module Lost; The network connection is lost; The connection of (client xx) is abnormal; Camera cannot be controlled; Ping Timeout; Failed to establish the connection; Connection Video signal of Camera xx has resume; Module xx has returned to normal; Failed to Login SMS Server; Failed to send short message
2 Dispatch Server 2.12 Subscription Schedule The Dispatch Server operator can create schedules to monitor subscription status. When subscribers don’t log in Dispatch Server on the programmed time, the operator and subscribers will get notified. To set up a schedule, see 1.11 Subscriber Schedule. When a subscriber doesn’t log in Dispatch Server on time, this message will appear on the Event List: Service hour engaged; still waiting for subscriber to log in.
2.13 Live View You can view live videos from subscribers. To access a live view, right-click any online subscriber on the tree view of the Dispatch Server window (No. 11, Figure 2-2) and select Camera/Audio Control. For details on the controls of the Live View window, see 4.6 Live View. You can enhance the coloring to have more vivid and saturated images.
2 Dispatch Server 2.14 Log Browser The following two log browsers let you locate the events of Dispatch Server and Center V2 Servers easily. 2.14.1 Dispatch Log Browser The browser lets you view and locate the system status of Dispatch Server, the login/out status of Center V2 Servers. Click View on the window menu and then select Dispatch Log to display the following log browser. For details on Log Browser, see 1.14 Event Log Browser.
Status Message Control CenterV2 Server [CS_Name] is enabled; CenterV2 Server [CS_Name] is disabled. Dispatch ID: login_ID is dispatched to [CS_Name] (IP: CS_IP); Invaild login ID; Invaild login Password; This account has already logged in; There is no server online for CenterV2 Client; All online CenterV2 Servers have utmost service. 2.14.2 Event Log Browser The browser lets you view and locate the real-time events from Center V2 Servers.
2 Dispatch Server 2.15 System Configuration To configure Dispatch Server, click the Server Setting button (No. 3, Figure 2-2) on the toolbar to display the following dialog box.
[Network Setting] Server Port: The port should match with the Dispatch Server Port of Center V2 (Figure 2-8). Or, keep the port setting as default. To automatically configure these ports on your router by UPnP technology, click the Arrow button. For details on UPnP settings, see UPnP Settings, Appendix. Allow GV IP devices to login as subscriber from port: Enables the connection to the GV-Video Server, GV-IP Camera, and GV-Compact DVR.
2 Dispatch Server [Dispatch Log] Keep Days: Select the option and specify the number of days to keep Dispatch Logs. Otherwise clear the option to keep log until the Recycle starts or storage space is full. Log Path: Click the button next to the item to assign a storage path. [CenterV2 Event Log] Enable Real-Time CenterV2 Event: Allows real-time event messages coming from Center V2 Servers. Keep Days: Select the option and specify the number of days to keep Center V2 event logs.
2.16 SMS Alerts This feature automatically sends SMS messages to subscribers when they don’t log in on the programmed time. For this, ensure to type a mobile number for each subscriber in the Subscriber Address Book (Figure 2-3). To set up SMS Server, click Configure on the window menu and select SMS Setup. For details, see 1.18 SMS Alerts. To define alert conditions to send SMS messages, click the Subscriber Notification Setting button (No.
2 Dispatch Server 2.17 E-Mail Alerts This feature automatically sends e-mails to subscribers when they don’t log in on the programmed time. For this, ensure to type an e-mail address for each subscriber in the Subscriber Address Book (Figure 2-3). To set up mailbox, click Configure on the window menu and select E-Mail Setup. For details, see 1.19 E-Mail Alerts. To define alert conditions to send e-mails, click the Subscriber Notification Setting button (No.
2.18 Event Chart Dispatch Server can display log data in line chart, bar chart or pie chart. To display the Event Chart, you need to install the following software on the computer. Use the links in the Software DVD or click Here below to download the software. Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 (Click Here) Microsoft Chart Controls (Click Here) To access the Event Chart: 1. Click View from the menu bar and select Dispatchlog. 2. Click the Event Chart button on the Dispatch Log Browser.
2 4. Dispatch Server Click OK to see the data displayed in a chart. Figure 2-16 This feature is similar as that in Center V2. See 1.21 Event Chart for more information on the controls of the chart window.
2.19 Failover Server You can configure up to two failover servers in case of the primary server failure. Whenever the primary server fails, the failover server takes over the connection from subscribers, providing uninterrupted services. 1. 2. 3. To import subscribers’ accounts from the primary server to the failover server, click the Import / Export Address Book button (No. 8, Figure 2-3) on the Address Book toolbar, and select Import Address Book to transfer the address book data.
2 6. Dispatch Server Type Identification Code matching to that in CenterV2 Identification Setting. If the information is inconsistent, the connection to the failover server cannot be established. Figure 2-18 Note: Once the primary server is ready to resume the services, it is required to close the failover server so the connection from subscribers can move back to the primary.
Chapter 3 Vital Sign Monitor Vital Sign Monitor applies to the center monitoring station where multiple GV-System / GV-VMS are being monitored. When alert events occur in a GV-System / GV-VMS, Vital Sign Monitor will receive alert text messages, computer alarms and/or output alarms, while an SMS message and an E-Mail are sent out to subscribers. Vital Sign Monitor also supports GV IP devices (GV–Video Server, GV-Compact DVR, GV-IPCam) for central monitoring.
3 Vital Sign Monitor 3.1 Minimum System Requirements Before installation, make sure your computer meets the following requirements: Standard Requirements OS 32-bit Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / Server 2008 64-bit Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / Server 2008 R2 / Server 2012 R2 CPU Pentium 4, 3.0 GHz with Hyper-Threading Memory 2 x 512 MB Dual Channels Hard Disk 1 GB Graphic Card AGP or PCI-Express, 800 x 600 (1280 x 1024 recommended), 32-bit color DirectX 9.
Software License Free License N/A Max. License 1000 subscribers Increment for N/A each license Optional Combination 1. Vital Sign Monitor 2. Vital Sign Monitor + Control Center 3. Vital Sign Monitor + Control Center + Video Wall 4. Vital Sign Monitor + Center V2 5. Vital Sign Monitor + Dispatch Server Dongle Type Internal or external Note: It is recommended to use the internal GV-USB Dongle to have the Hardware Watchdog function which restarts the PC when Windows crashes or freezes.
3 Vital Sign Monitor 3.2 Installation Install from Software DVD 1. Connect the GV-USB Dongle to the computer. 2. Insert the Software DVD to your computer. It runs automatically and a window appears. 3. To install the USB device driver, select Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Driver and select Install GeoVision USB Device Drivers. 4. To install the Vital Sign Monitor, select Install GeoVision Primary Applications. 5. Click GV-Vital Sign Monitor and follow the on-screen instructions.
3. Select Video Management Software tab, find the Primary Applications section and click the Download icon GV-Vital Sign Monitor.
3 Vital Sign Monitor 3.3 The Vital Sign Monitor Window 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 12 13 14 15 16 8 9 10 11 17 18 19 21 20 Figure 3-2 The controls on the Vital Sign Monitor window: No. Name 1 Start / Stop Service 2 Account Show / Hide 3 Subscriber List 4 View Event Log 5 6 7 Force Output View Subscriber Information ID Description Starts or stops the Vital Sign Monitor service. Adds, deletes or modifies subscribers. Shows and hides the Subscriber List. Launches Event Log Browser.
No. Name View Subscriber 8 Address Book View Subscriber 9 Status 10 Send E-Mail Send Short 11 Message 12 Flag 13 Clipboard 14 ID 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 158 Description Enter an ID, and then click this button to view the subscriber’s address book. Enter an ID, and then click this button to see the subscriber’s status. Sends e-mails to subscribers. Sends SMS to subscribers. Flags an event for later reference. Displays the Alarm Report dialog box. Indicates the subscriber’s ID.
3 Vital Sign Monitor A list of Types and Messages will be displayed on Vital Sign Monitor: Type Motion Trigger Message Camera xx detected Motion.
Type Message Start/End Service Fail to Start Service Stop all camera monitoring Start all camera monitoring Start monitoring all type events Stop monitoring all type events System Service hour engaged Still waiting for subscriber to log in Unexpected subscriber logout during service times Can’t find USB Protection Key Disk Error The Multicam Surveillance System starts recycling. [Storage 1] The POS is offline [POS 1, Mapping Camera:x, IP address] Wiegand Data Card No.
3 Vital Sign Monitor 3.4 Subscriber Account The Vital Sign Monitor can serve up to 1,000 subscribers at a time. Create at least one subscriber before starting Vital Sign Monitor services. To create a subscriber, follow these steps: 1. On the Vital Sign Monitor widow, click the Account button (No. 2, Figure 3-2) to display the Address Book window. Figure 3-3 2. 3. Click the Add A Group button to create a group folder. Click the Add A Subscriber button to display the Subscriber Address Book dialog box.
6. Click OK. This adds the subscriber to the group folder created before. Returning to the Vital Sign Monitor window, you will see a message: Add a subscriber – xxx. (Subscriber xxx has been added.
3 Vital Sign Monitor 3.5 Service Startup After subscriber accounts are created, the Vital Sign Monitor is ready to provide services. Clicking the Start/Stop Service button (No. 1, Figure 3-2) on the Vital Sign Monitor window to receive signals from subscribers.
3.6 Connection to Vital Sign Monitor A single GV-System / GV-VMS can connect to up to 5 Vital Sign Monitor centers simultaneously for center monitoring. To configure GV-System / GV-VMS in order to access the Vital Sign Monitor remotely through a network connection, follow these steps: 1. Access the Vital Sign Monitor connection dialog box on GV-System / GV-VMS. On GV-System’s main screen: Click the Network button, and select Connect to Vital Sign Monitor. This dialog box appears.
3 2. Vital Sign Monitor Type the IP address, the User ID and Password of one Vital Sign Monitor. Click OK. This dialog box appears. Figure 3-5 3. If you want to establish connection to the second Vital Sign Monitor, click the button. 4. If you want to modify the login information of the established account, select the account in the dialog box, and click the button. 5. If you want to delete the established account, select the account in the dialog box, and click the button. 6.
3.6.1 Advanced Settings for Subscription To further define the communication conditions between the subscriber and Vital Sign Monitor, click the Configure button on the Connect to Vital Sign Monitor dialog box (Figure 3-5) to display the Advanced Settings dialog box. There are four tabs: (1) General, (2) Camera, (3) I/O Device and (4) System Information. General The settings define the retry mode between GV-System / GV-VMS and Vital Sign Monitor.
3 Vital Sign Monitor Camera The settings define the camera conditions to notify the Vital Sign Monitor. Figure 3-7 Notify Vital Sign Monitor of the monitoring status: Select this option to enable the live monitoring through Vital Sign Monitor. Select one camera and select the alert events that you like to notify the Vital Sign Monitor when they occur. Click the Finger button to apply the same settings to all cameras.
Note: To assign an input or set up a schedule for sending trigger notifications, see Security Service, [I/O Device] and Monitoring Schedule respectively. Counter Alarm (In-Out): Set a number to receive a notification when the count result (In number – Out number) exceeds the specified number. Note that the Object Counter function must be enabled and Counter Alarm must be selected under the Event Type list. I/O Device The settings define which I/O condition to notify the Vital Sign Monitor.
3 Vital Sign Monitor [I/O Device] Notifies the Vital Sign Monitor when I/O devices are triggered. Use the Arrow buttons to configure each I/O device, or click the Finger button to apply to all I/O devices. Allow Vital Sign Monitor to Enable / Disable I/O: Allows the Vital Sign Monitor manually arm/disarm any I/O devices at the subscriber’s site without interrupting the monitoring.
Event Type: If the subscriber wants the Vital Sign Monitor always to get notified of the output trigger, select Emergency. If the subscriber wants the Vital Sign Monitor to get notified of the output trigger only when an assigned input is triggered, select Normal. Right Arrow button: Sets the delay time to trigger the assigned output module. This feature is only available when the Normal type is chosen. The Exit Delay and Entry Delay options are similar to those described in the input trigger.
3 Vital Sign Monitor System Information Figure 3-9 [Video/Audio Log] Notifies the Vital Sign Monitor when the duration of the video/audio logs is less than the specified days. [Storage Information] Allow Vital Sign Monitor to inquire the storage information: Allows the Vital Sign Monitor to inquire the subscriber’s storage information. Report the total amount of free storage space to Vital Sign Monitor: Reports the subscriber’s size of free storage space.
Notify Vital Sign Monitor when the storage space is full: Notifies the Vital Sign Monitor when the subscriber’s storage space was full. Notify Vital Sign Monitor when any storage is lost: Notifies the Vital Sign Monitor when the storage device is lost. [Other] Time synchronization with Vital Sign Monitor: Enables the time increment/decrement of minutes and seconds at the subscriber site to match the time at the Vital Sign Monitor.
3 Vital Sign Monitor Note: 1. When Time synchronization with Vital Sign Monitor is selected, the function of time synchronization will be activated as soon as the Vital Sign Monitor is started up, and it will be re-activated every 12 hours. 2. The Send temperature status to Vital Sign Monitor is only supported in GV-System with GV-3008 Card and certain models of GV-IP camera. 3.
3.6.2 Detecting Input Status The feature is designed to monitor all inputs for a change of state whenever the subscriber starts the live monitoring through Vital Sign Monitor. A change from the previously defined state (N/O to N/C or N/C to N/O) will activate an alarm condition. Click on the Connect to Vital Sign Monitor dialog box (Figure 3-5). For details, see Input State Detection, Chapter 6, GV-DVR User’s Manual on the Software DVD.
3 Vital Sign Monitor 3.7 Subscriber Monitoring 3.7.1 Viewing Subscriber Status To view the subscriber status, highlight one online subscriber on the Vital Sign Monitor window, and then click the View Subscriber Status icon (No. 9, Figure 3-2) on the toolbar. The following window appears. Figure 3-11 [Subscriber] Indicates the subscriber’s ID. You can change the subscriber by clicking the […] button. [Video Log Storage] Indicates the information of video log and hard disk space.
[Status] Indicates the meanings of icons. [Temperature] Indicates the temperature of subscriber. This feature is only supported in certain models of GV-IP Camera, and GV-System with GV-3008 Card. Note: 1. For the GV-IP Cameras that support temperature display, refer to the GV-IPCAM H.264 User’s Manual for detail. 2. The option Send temperature status to Vital Sign Monitor must be enabled on GV-System with GV-3008 Card. For details, see [System Information], Advanced Settings for Subscription, 3.
3 3.7.2 Vital Sign Monitor Viewing Storage Information With the above Subscriber Status window, you can see one subscriber’s storage information. When the Vital Sign Monitor is monitoring many subscribers, the following windows give you an overview of subscribers’ storage information and monitoring status. On the Vital Sign Monitor window, click the View Subscriber Information button (No 6, Figure 3-2) to display the following window.
3.7.3 Disabling Subscription The Vital Sign Monitor operator can disable its services to an individual subscriber when subscription expires. On the Address Book (Figure 3-3), right-click one subscriber and select Disable. To restore the subscription, right-click again to select Enable.
3 Vital Sign Monitor 3.8 Subscriber Schedule The Vital Sign Monitor operator can create schedules to monitor subscription status. When subscribers don’t log in the Vital Sign Monitor on the programmed time, the operator and subscribers can get notified. To set up a schedule, see 1.11 Subscriber Schedule. When a subscriber doesn’t log in the Vital Sign Monitor on time, this message will appear on the Event List: Service hour engaged; still waiting for subscriber to log in.
3.9 Alarm Report For every event, the Vital Sign Monitor operator can generate a report to evaluate certain conditions. This function is the same as that of the Center V2. For details, see 1.12 Alarm Report.
3 Vital Sign Monitor 3.10 Remote Playback You can retrieve the recordings from GV-System / GV-VMS, GV-Video Server or GV-Compact DVR for playback. The following function must be enabled ahead to allow remote access: GV-System / GV-VMS: Enable the Run Remote ViewLog Service option in Figure 3-6, and start recording. GV-Video Server/GV-Compact DVR: Enable the Remote ViewLog function, and start recording. 1. On the Event List (No. 21, Figure 3-2), double-click one motion event. This window appears.
3.11 Event List On the bottom of the Vital Sign Monitor window, events can be sorted under different tabs according to the type. You can utilize these tabs to quickly monitor events by type. You can also configure the Customized Event tab which contains self-chosen event types. 3.11.1 Adding Event Tabs You can add event tabs to sort events by type. 1. On the main screen, click View and select My Favorite Events. A sub-menu appears. Figure 3-15 2. Select the desired event.
3 Vital Sign Monitor 3.11.2 Setting up the Customized Event Tab You can configure the Customized Event tab which groups the selected event types under a single tab. With only a click of the Customized Event tab, you can monitor the desired events instantly. 1. 2. On the main screen, click Configure and select Customize Message Settings. The Customize Message Settings dialog box appears. Select a desired event from the left and select Add to Customized Event Tab. Figure 3-16 3.
3.11.3 Setting Alert Level of Event Messages You can assign an alert level to each event type for monitoring and management purposes. Each alert level can be distinguished by color. You can customize the color for each alert level or assign a color exclusively for a particular event type. On the main screen, click Configure and select Customize Message Settings. The Customize Message Settings dialog box appears. For setup details, see 1.
3 Vital Sign Monitor 3.12 Event Log Browser To launch Event Log Browser, click Tools on the window menu and select Event Log Browser. This feature is the same as that in Center V2. For details, see 1.14 Event Log Browser.
3.13 System Configuration On the window menu, click Configure to see these options: (1) System Configure, (2) Password Setup, (3) Event Log Settings, (4) Local I/O Device (5) Virtual I/O (6) Notification and (7) Alerts Interval. These options are discussed in this section. 3.13.
3 Vital Sign Monitor [Startup] Auto Run when Windows starts: Automatically runs Vital Sign Monitor at Windows startup. Start Service when Vital Sign Monitor starts: Automatically starts the service when Vital Sign Monitor starts. Login SMS Server when Service starts: Automatically logs in the SMS Server when the Vital Sign Monitor service starts. You will be prompted to enter the related information of the SMS server.
3.13.2 Password Settings You can create administrator and user accounts with different privileges. Click Configure and then select Password Setup to open this dialog box. Figure 3-18 To change the login account, on the Vital Sign Monitor window, click Service, select Login/Change User, and type the desired account ID and password for login.
3 3.13.3 Vital Sign Monitor Event Log Settings Click Configure on the window menu, and select Event Log Settings to display the Event Log Settings dialog box. The settings are the same as those in Center V2. For details, see Setting the Event Log in 1.14 Event Log Browser. Also see 3.13 Event Log Browser.
3.13.4 Notification Settings When alert conditions occur, the Vital Sign Monitor can automatically activate the assigned computer and output alarm to notify the operator while an SMS and an e-mail message are being sent out to subscribers. To configure this function, click Configure on the window menu and select Notification to display the Alarm Settings window. [Alert Approach] Minimum Duration: This option is only available for Camera Motion, Connection Lost and Video Lost alerts.
3 3.13.5 Vital Sign Monitor Alerts Interval Settings You can define the frequencies of the motion-detected and video-lost alert messages. Click Configure on the window menu and select Alerts Interval to open this dialog box. Figure 3-19 Post-Motion: Specify how long the incoming alert messages of motion detection stay red-highlighted on the Event List (No. 21, Figure 3-2). Event and Alerts Interval: Specify the interval between the incoming messages upon motion detection or video lost.
3.14 Output Alerts You can activate output devices installed at the Vital Sign Monitor site (local) and/or through the network (virtual) to warn the Vital Sign Monitor operator when events occur. Up to nine (9) GV-I/O Boxes (including local and virtual) can be connected to a single Vital Sign Monitor. Note: Only 8-port and 16-port GV-I/O Boxes can be installed through the network. 3.14.1 Configuring a Local GV-I/O Box On the window menu, click Configure and then select Local I/O Device.
3 3.14.4 1. Vital Sign Monitor Triggering Outputs Manually Click the I/O Device button This dialog box appears. on the Vital Sign Monitor window. Figure 3-20 2. Select a desired module and then click the Finger button trigger the output. to You can also trigger the output devices installed at the subscriber site by using the Force Output button on the Subscriber Status. For details, see [I/O Device], Viewing Subscriber Status, 3.7 Subscriber Monitoring.
3.15 SMS Alerts This feature lets you send out SMS messages to subscribers when alert conditions occur. 3.15.1 Setting SMS Server Before sending SMS messages to an individual subscriber, you need to define SMS Server correctly. Click Configure on the window menu and select SMS Setup. For setup details, see 1.18 SMS Alerts. 3.15.2 Sending SMS Once the connection between the SMS Server and Vital Sign Monitor is established, there are several ways to send out SMS messages to subscribers.
3 3.15.3 Vital Sign Monitor Inserting Device Information The subscriber’s ID and camera name can be automatically inserted to your SMS message when it is sent out. Click Configure on the window menu and select Notification. The Alarm Settings dialog box appears. For details, see Inserting Device Information, 1.18 SMS Alerts.
3.16 E-Mail Alerts You can send e-mails to subscribers when alert conditions occur. 3.16.1 Setting Mailbox Before you can send e-mails to an e-mail account, you need to define your mailbox correctly. Click Configure on the window menu and select E-Mail Setup. For setup details, see 1.19 E-Mail Alerts. 3.16.2 Sending E-Mail There are several ways to send e-mail alerts. See the Vital Sign Monitor window for the following selections. 1. 2. 3. 4. 196 Click the E-Mail button (No. 10, Figure 3-2).
3 3.16.3 Vital Sign Monitor Inserting Device Information The subscriber’s ID and camera name can be automatically inserted to your e-mail message when it is sent out. Click Configure on the window menu and select Notification. The Alarm Settings dialog box appears. For details, see Inserting Device Information, 1.18 SMS Alerts.
3.17 Temperature Alarm You can set temperature alarm which notifies the Vital Sign Monitor operator when the internal temperature of its subscriber reaches or exceeds the critical temperature specified. Note: 1. This feature is only supported by certain models of GV-IP Cameras and GV-System with GV-3008 Card. 2. For the GV-IP Cameras that support temperature display, refer to the GV-IPCAM H.264 User’s Manual for detail. To configure the temperature alarm: 1.
3 4. Vital Sign Monitor To show both units in the Subscriber Status (see Figure 3-11), select the Show both units option. Tip: With the Show both units option is selected, select either Celsius or Fahrenheit for the unit to come before the other in the Subscriber Status. 5. In the Alarm section, specify the critical temperature. 6. Click OK. Once the temperature reaches or exceeds the critical temperature, an alarm event such as “Critical Temperature Alarm [77.
3.18 Event Chart The Event Chart can provide you the daily, weekly and monthly statistical chart based on different criteria. This feature is similar as that in Center V2. For details, see 1.21 Event Chart. To launch the Event Chart, click Tools on the window menu and select Event Chart.
3 Vital Sign Monitor 3.19 Failover Server You can configure up to two failover servers in case of the primary Vital Sign Monitor server failure. Whenever the primary fails, the failover takes over the connection from subscribers, providing uninterrupted monitoring services. To access this feature, on the Vital Sign Monitor window menu (see Figure 3-2), click Service, and select Automatic Failover Support. This feature is the same as that in Center V2’s. For details on setup, see 1.22 Failover Server.
Appendix A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. Dongle Description Upgrading the Black Dongle Fast Backup and Restoration Watermark Proof PTZ Control Using GV-Joystick V2 Image Size on Center V2 UPnP Settings Supported IP Device Brands and Protocols MultiLang Tool for Translated Text Specifications Installing Net. Framework 3.
Appendix A. Dongle Description Note the following requirements and limitations for GV-USB Dongle. An appropriate USB dongle of “Black” color is required for each CMS module to work. Using more than one Black Dongle on the same computer is possible. But remember the rule that Control Center and Center V2 cannot be run together, and Center V2 and Dispatch Server cannot be run together. The Black Dongle can be upgraded to include more functions.
Dongle options for Vital Sign Monitor 204 Vital Sign Monitor Vital Sign Monitor + Control Center Vital Sign Monitor + Control Center + Video Wall Vital Sign Monitor + Center V2 Vital Sign Monitor + Dispatch Server
Appendix B. Upgrading the Black Dongle The Black Dongle can be upgraded to include more functions or enhance the system. You need to collect the data from your dongle and send it back to GeoVision for an upgrade. The upgrade is a charged service. To upgrade your dongle, follow these steps: 1. Each dongle has its own serial number. Find it on the side of the dongle. Later this serial number will be used in naming the files for upgrading. Figure B-1 2. Insert the dongle to the computer. 3.
4. To retrieve the data from the dongle, click Select All. The information of the dongle is displayed in the information field. Note the displayed number of “HW Serial” should be the same as that on the dongle. 5. To save the data to your local computer, click Save Key ID Data. If you have more than one dongle to upgrade, click Batch Save. Different dongle data will be saved as separate files. The file will be named after the serial number on the dongle and saved as *.out.
Appendix C. Fast Backup and Restoration With the Fast Backup and Restore (FBR) solution, you can change interface skin for Center V2 and Control Center, as well as back up and restore your configurations in CMS applications. Installing the FBR Program 1. 2. Insert the Software DVD, click Install GeoVision Supplemental Utilities, select GV-Fast Backup and Restore Multicam System, and follow the on-screen instructions.
Backing Up and Restoring Settings You can back up the configurations you made in the CMS application, and restore the backup data to the current system or import it to another site. Backing Up the Settings 1. In the FBR window (Figure C-1), click the Backup Remote AP Settings icon, and select the desired application from the menu. For example, we select Vital Sign Monitor Server. This dialog box appears. Figure C-2 2. Click the Next Step button 3. Select the destination drive to store the backup file.
Appendix Restoring the System You can restore the current application settings with the backup of configuration file. Also, you can copy this backup file to configure another application at different site with the same settings as the current application. 1. Open the backup file (*.exe) you previously stored. A valid ID and password are required to display this window. Figure C-3 2. Click the Restore Remote AP icon, and then select the application that you want to restore its backup settings.
D. Watermark Proof Watermark Proof is a watermark-checking program by which you can verify the authenticity of the recordings. 1. Locate and run WMProof.exe in the Center V2 folder. 2. In the Watermark Proof window, click File from the menu bar, select Open and locate the recorded file (.avi). The selected file is then listed on the window. Alternatively, you can drag the file directly from the storage folder to the window. Note: The default path of recorded files is :\\Center V2\Data\subscriber\Live
Appendix E. PTZ Control Using GV-Joystick V2 You need to run the following program in the background when using the GV-Joystick V2 to control PTZ. For details on the GV-Joystick V2 operations, see GV-Joystick V2 User’s Manual. Center V2 You can control the PTZ cameras using GV-Joystick in Camera/Audio Control (see Figure 1-28). Up to 8 GV-Joystick V2 can be connected to control the PTZ cameras. 1. Run mcamctrl.exe from the program folder. This dialog box appears. Figure E-1 2.
F. Image Size on Center V2 See the table below for the image size on Center V2 (base on the source size from the subscriber and the size setting on Center V2).
Appendix G. UPnP Settings The Center V2, Dispatch Server and Vital Sign Monitor support UPnP technology (Universal Plug and Play) to allow automatic port configuration to your router. In order for UPnP to be enabled, the following requirements must be met: Windows XP Service Pack 2 or above Windows XP must be configured to use UPnP (see below) UPnP must be enabled on your router (consult your router’s documentation) To enable UPnP in Windows XP: 1.
3. Click the Exceptions tab. This dialog box appears. Figure G-3 4. 214 Select UPnP Framework, and click OK.
Appendix H. Supported IP Device Brands and Protocols The supported third-party IP device brands and protocols are listed below. For detailed information, refer to Supported IP Camera List on GeoVision’s Website: http://www.geovision.com.tw/english/4_21.
I. MultiLang Tool for Translated Text The user interface has been translated from English into 30 other languages. If you find the translation to be unsuitable and would like to correct it, you can use the MultiLang Tool to revise the translation. Next, you can apply the revised text to the applications and export an .exe file to make the same revision on another computer. You can also send the revision back to GeoVision to have the revision included in future software releases.
Appendix 4. Click Language and select the language of the text you want to revise. 5. In the Search field, type all or part of the text in English or the target language and click Search. Figure I-2 Note: 1. The search is case sensitive. 2. Before making any revision, click Tools and select Revision Note to read the revision instructions. 6. Double-click the text you want to revise. This dialog box appears.
7. Revise the translated text and click OK. Tip: The text may contain symbols such as %d or \n that instruct the application to perform certain functions. Be careful not to change the symbols in the translated text. To apply the revised text: 1. To apply the revised translation to the applications, click Save. For the following applications, the system will automatically locate the corresponding files on your computer and replace with the revised translation.
Appendix 2. After applying the revision, a dialog box appears to show which applications have been revised. Click OK. Figure I-4 3. The message “Do you want to apply the revised multilingual texts to another folder?” appears. If the storage path for the application has been changed or if the associated application is not listed in the dialog box, click Yes and select the folder of the application. To export or send the revised text: 1.
J. Specifications Product specifications are subject to change without notice.
Appendix Dispatch Server Feature Note Maximum No. of Channels 40,000 Maximum No. of Subscribers 25,000 Maximum No. of Center V2 50 Maximum No.
Comparison of Vital Sign Monitor and Center V2 Pro Feature VitalSign Monitor Center V2 Pro Subscriber 1,000 500 Group Yes Yes Bandwidth 4Mbps 25Mbps Record Mode No Live / Attachment / Both Live Subscriber Status Yes No Auto Login Yes Yes I/O Control Yes Yes SMS Message Yes Yes Time Synchronization Yes Yes Keep Day Notify Yes No Event Message Yes Yes Notification Setting Yes Yes Event Log Yes Yes Connection Lost Detection Yes Yes I/O Device Support Yes Yes Subs
Appendix K. Installing Net. Framework 3.5 for Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8 Follow the steps below to manually install .Net Framework 3.5 for Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8. Windows Server 2012 1. Open Server Manager from the Start menu. 2. Click Dashboard from the tree list on the left and click Add roles and features.
3. Click Features from the tree list on the left and select .Net Framework 3.5 Features. 4. Select .Net Framework 3.5 (include 2.0 and 3.0) and click the Install button.
Appendix Windows 8 1. Click Control Panel from the Start menu. 2. Click the Programs icon. 3. Select Turn Windows features on or off under the Programs and Features title. 4. Select .Net Framework 3.5 (includes .Net 2.0 and 3.0) and click the OK button.
