*Cameras in iProtect™
- Tom Polman
Configuration Article | CA-20201001-LG-11 iProtect Access / Security | Video | Configuration Aurora |  |  |
Cameras can be configured directly in iProtect™. In addition, the Milestone NVR server can also be defined. If the cameras are controlled with a VDG Sense server.
In the iProtect™ Aurora menu, go to “Installation” > “Hardware” > “Line”.
Click on the “Search” button.
In the browse window, click on the plus symbol in front of the line (Camera server) where a camera should be added. The node under this line will appear.
In the browse window, right-click on the node under which the camera should be added and select “Add camera”. The details pane will open.
Give the camera a practical name, such as “Camera entrance”
Select the following specifications
Sub-number : Choose the desired sub-number; Camera 1 is sub-number 1
Type : Choose the desired brand / type
IP address : The IP address of the camera / Milestone server (client network)
Port : 80
Camera from group: The camera group that should be displayed in the Multiview if an event is captured by this camera
Before the event : The number of seconds before an event for which you want to see pictures
After the event : The number of seconds after an event for which you want to see pictures
On “Camera” tab
➢ Name : The username of the camera. In case of connection with Milestone, enter the username of a Milestone user (with full rights) here
➢ Password : The password belonging to this camera or user
➢ Active : Mark ‘active’ field
➢ Check connection every: Here, specify at what intervals the connection should be checked, e.g. every second
➢ Pictures : Here, specify the number of pictures per second, such as 5 pictures per second for a clear display that avoids system overload
NOTE The “Default” button can be used if the default login name and password are used. The default credentials are iProtect / R****7. You are advised to create a profile with username “iProtect” and password “****77” and to grant full rights to this profile.
Click on “Save”.
If an ONVIF camera is used, it can automatically be located by the iNVR node.