Page 1 Admin Console User's Guide WJ-MPU955 Model No. Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
Page 2 The contents of this document are subject to change without notice and do not constitute a commitment on the part of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this document. However, due to ongoing product improvements and revisions, Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Selecting a Database...18 Renaming a Database ...20 Deleting a Database ...21 Backing up or Restoring a Database ...22 System Configuration ...28 Input to Screen ...36 Switch Nodes...37 Components ...40 Alarms ...41 Cameras ...53 System Controllers ...65 Digital Recorders ...69 Adding or Removing Cameras for a Defined Recorder ...77 Alarm Input/Output...79...
Page 4 Group Presets (not currently supported)...99 Group Sequences (not currently supported) ...105 Event Scheduler ...111 Tools ...114 Log Manager...115 AC Log...120 Areas ...122 Account Manager...124 Help ...127 Uninstalling ...127 Appendix A ...128 Appendix B ...138 Glossary...139 Acronyms ...139 Terms ...140 Index ...145 Worksheets ...149 Instructions ...149 Teamwork ...150...
Page 5: Welcome
This part of the process will be explained in the Configuration section of this manual, which is divided into three phases: physical planning, worksheet tasks, and keying in the data. Throughout this document, MPU955 refers to WJ-MPU955.
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Page 7: Introduction
Introduction MPU955 Admin Console enables an administrator and other users to closely control the operation of a Network Security System (NSS). Such a system can include as many as 1,024 cameras and 256 monitors. You will be guided through the process of installing MPU955 Admin Console to manage an NSS, creating the databases that dictate the operation of the NSS, and allowing an administrator to easily change the system’s configuration when necessary.
Page 8: How It Works
How It Works MPU955 Admin Console is a management tool that maintains tracking, reporting, and functional relationships between the various components in a network security system. Configuration Management It is possible for MPU955 Admin Console to maintain several separate configurations for a given system.
Page 9: Installation
Installation Part of installing MPU955 Admin Console means copying program files from a CD- ROM onto the hard drive of a dedicated PC. MPU955 Admin Console is a tool that allows an administrator to configure the NSS (Network Security System) with information compiled about components and users, and to use well-planned presets and sequences.
Page 10: Installing Mpu955 Admin Console
Installing MPU955 Admin Console 1. Insert the MPU955 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive on your computer – an installation menu will appear 2. Select Admin Console and click the Next button – MPU955 Admin Console will begin installing automatically 3. Respond to the dialog boxes by following the directions given What Happens Next The next section will guide you through the phases involved with the setup and configuration of MPU955 Admin Console.
Page 11: Configuration
Configuration MPU955 Admin Console configuration is a three-step process: 1. Mark copies of drawings of the facility under surveillance. 2. Fill in the appropriate worksheets provided at the end of this manual. (This will result in a survey of all the components in your system, and how they interact with one another.) 3.
Page 12: Instructions
As with any system configuration, it is wise to keep initial and updated worksheets on file, just in case there is ever a need to re-enter the data, or troubleshoot the system. Instructions The title of each worksheet is the same as the title of the MPU955 Admin Console window it supports.
Page 13: Starting The Program
Starting the Program To start MPU955 Admin Console: 1. On the taskbar, click the Start button, click on Programs, click on Panasonic, and then click MPU955 Admin Console Logging In Each time MPU955 Admin Console is run, this login screen will appear.
Page 14: First Time Operation
Configuration First Time Operation CPU Setup When MPU955 Admin Console is run the first time, the following window will appear after you enter the default login name. On this window you must match the CPU configuration in the software with the actual CPU running the NSS.
Page 15 Ask your installer or network administrator for the IP address for the Main A CPU. This will let the MPU955 Admin Console software know where to send the configuration database later. 2. If your system is equipped with a redundant CPU, then select the Redundant check box and enter the IP address for the Main B CPU Ask your installer or network administrator for the IP address for the Main B CPU.
Page 16 Configuration Standard If any of the components in your system exceed the maximum capacity listed, you must choose the next highest system type. For example, if the number of each of your system’s components are less than the maximums listed for “Standard”, but you have 65 monitors, you would need to select “Enhanced”...
Page 17: Scheduled Modes
High-Speed This is the largest CPU type available, providing the capacity for handling the largest number of components. 5. After making your selection, click the green check mark to save. 6. You can then click on the EXIT button to leave this window Scheduled Modes If the Scheduled Modes check box is selected on the CPU System Configuration window’s Unit tab, an administrator can configure up to four different modes of...
Page 18 Viewing and Programming In each of the components’ permissions tabs that contain a section like the one shown to the left, modes can be viewed and programmed. Clicking the View option button allows you to view permissions for the mode chosen, and defaults to programming for the same mode. In the case of the graphic to the left, mode 1 is set for viewing, and thereby programming.
Page 19: Main Window
Configuration Main Window After entering the CPU IP address, selecting your system’s size, and exiting, the following window will appear, which is the MPU955 Admin Console main window. This window will be the first one you see from now on whenever you enter MPU955 Admin Console.
Page 20: Database Management
Configuration Database Management The active database for this system is the one residing within the Network Security System (NSS). MPU955 Admin Console is used to create that database initially, and from that point forward works with copies of it in order to establish and maintain useful variations.
Page 21: Creating A Database
Creating a Database When entering Database Manager for the first time, there will not be any .adm files listed, as none have yet been created. An administrator must create and name a new database for configuration. 1. Select Database Mgr… from the File menu 2.
Page 22: Selecting A Database
Selecting a Database Viewing and Reconfiguring Whenever you wish to view or edit settings from the components, sequences, or setup choices on the main menu, you must have the database whose contents you wish to work with open. If you have just entered MPU955 Admin Console, and click on one of those options, you will automatically be prompted to select a database.
Page 23 Copying a Database Making Similar or Alternative Databases An administrator can make copies of a database, as desired, and name them to reflect their purpose. This would normally be done to enable the system to respond to changing conditions and surveillance needs without having to completely recreate a database to accommodate these changes.
Page 24: Renaming A Database
Renaming a Database Renaming a database is useful when creating several configurations to fit the needs of specific occasions, and changing the name to ensure each file has been updated. For example, if date codes or initials are used in the name or description of a database, an administrator may want to revise the date code or user initials as necessary.
Page 25: Deleting A Database
Deleting a Database In order to reduce the number of configuration files listed in Database Manager, and thereby decrease the potential for confusion as to which file is loaded on the NSS CPU, outdated or unused configuration files can be deleted. If the files may be needed again in the future, it is recommended that you backup the files to an alternate location (see page 22) so they can be deleted from MPU955 Admin Console, and restored later if necessary.
Page 26: Backing Up Or Restoring A Database
Configuration Backing up or Restoring a Database It may be necessary at times to save a copy of a particular database for backup, troubleshooting, or other purposes. MPU955 Admin Console allows an administrator to perform both backup and restore functions in order to maintain copies of the configuration files outside of the MPU955 Admin Console system.
Page 27 2. Choose the drive and folder you wish to backup to, just as you would in Windows Explorer 3. Click OK This procedure will only copy the highlighted configuration file to the specified location. It will not remove it from the Database Manager. Restoring a Database In addition to backing up a configuration file, it may also be necessary at times to restore a copy of a particular database from a backup, an e-mail, or from troubleshooting...
Page 28 2. Choose the drive and folder that contains the desired .adm file, just as you would in Windows Explorer 3. Click OK Because you may have multiple files saved in the same location, the restore feature allows you to choose which file to restore. 4.
Page 29 This procedure will copy the selected configuration file into MPU955 Admin Console from removable media or an alternate location, but will not remove it from its current location. Getting the Current Database In order to retrieve a copy of the configuration currently running on the system, and to bring it into MPU955 Admin Console, an administrator must retrieve it using the Database Transfer section’s “GET from CPU”...
Page 30 Loading a Database In order to copy a configured database from MPU955 Admin Console onto the NSS Main CPU, an administrator would need to use the Database Transfer section’s “PUT to CPU” option. Although not mandatory, first saving the current database residing on the CPU would allow for a manual comparison of any differences prior to loading the new database.
Page 31 Configuration A “Confirm PUT Transfer” window will appear. If you choose to continue, the new database will be loaded, overwriting the existing database, and it will remain on the CPU to run the NSS according to the configuration. 4. Click Yes to continue the transfer, or No to cancel...
Page 32: System Configuration
Configuration System Configuration The system file (##A=sys.ini – where ## is the system unit ID number) resides on the main system CPU, and contains information that is critical for proper operation. On systems with a redundant CPU, it may be necessary to modify the system file on both of the NSS CPUs individually, in order to maintain proper operation.
Page 33 Retrieving the System File from the Main CPU 1. Select the CPU Units command from the Domain menu 2. Click on the SYS tab on the right side of the window The following window will appear. Choose “01A” from the SYS Transfer drop-down menu (01 is the system unit ID in this example)
Page 34 MPU955 Admin Console will retrieve the system file from the selected CPU and display it in the window provided. At the same time, the system file is saved in the “\Program Files\Panasonic\GXLAC\SysIni” folder as “01A=sys.ini” (or “01B=sys.ini” if from the redundant CPU). 4. Modify the system file as needed Modifications will not be saved on the MPU955 Admin Console computer’s hard drive...
Page 35 These files (“01A=sys.ini” and “01B=sys.ini”) will be stored in the “\Program Files\Panasonic\GXLAC\SysIni” folder on the MPU955 Admin Console computer’s hard drive. In order to view the system file stored on the MPU955 Admin Console computer’s hard drive: 1.
Page 36 This should be the location you backed the file up to. 4. Click the OK button The system file (01A=sys.ini) that is stored in the “\Program Files\Panasonic\GXLAC\SysIni” folder will be replaced with the file from the location that you specified. Backing Up...
Page 37 5. Load the restored file into the Main A CPU if desired See “Replacing the System File in the Main CPU” section on page 30 6. Repeat for the “01B” system file, if needed When you want to make changes to the system file’s [System] section - which defines the values for Cameras, Monitors, and Keyboards - you can use the wizard function in the SYS Archive section of the CPU Configuration Window to do this automatically.
Page 38 The Wizard button’s appearance will change to indicate if any changes to the system file are recommended. The gauge area on the left side of this icon indicates if the [System] components’ settings are: A) too low for the CPU size selected (yellow), B) matching the CPU size selected (yellow and green), or C) too high for the CPU size selected (yellow, green, and red).
Page 39 Resetting the Main CPU After replacing the system file in the main CPU, each CPU needs to be rebooted so that the updated information is read and executed correctly (See Replacing the System File in the Main CPU on page 30). 1.
Page 40: Input To Screen
Input to Screen You will begin configuring the database using the Domain and Components menus on the main window: The title bar of each option window you enter will show the name of the main menu option being displayed, followed by the name of the current default database (.adm) file being viewed or edited.
Page 41: Switch Nodes
GX devices include both encoders and decoders. Encoders convert analog video signals to digital data (MPEG2). Decoders convert digital data (MPEG2) to analog video signals. Definition 1. Select the Switch Nodes command from the Domain menu, and then select Digital (GX) 2. Click the Add Record button...
Page 42 3. Enter all information required about each GX Device G X D E V I C E S - D e f i n i t i o n F i e l d D a t a ID Unique record ID assigned by MPU955 Admin Console as a device is added, in order to identify one device to the system.
Page 43 Refer to the Appendix section of this manual for additional details. Consult with your surveillance system’s design and implementation professional before changing any values. Analog (MX) switch nodes are only configurable in ASC960 Admin Console 4.0. Contact your Panasonic representative for details.
Page 44: Components
Configuration Components Selecting any of the components listed on the Components menu opens a window that requires information from one or more of the Setup Worksheets that you have completed. Input the required information for each of these components separately: alarms, cameras, system controllers, digital recorders, alarm I/O ports, monitors, and operators.
Page 45: Alarms
Alarms Alarms play an important role within an NSS. Alarms can automatically trigger up to ten actions, such as camera spots, tour sequences, or group sequences (not currently supported), in any combination. These actions allow the system to open or close a contact connected to an I/O port that will start a siren or possibly turn on a spotlight.
Page 46 Alarm Target An alarm target is an ID number that defines a group of one or more monitors. Alarm targets are assigned to alarms in order to link alarm actions to specific monitors. At least one alarm target must be created before you can create an alarm. When an alarm is triggered, an action will occur.
Page 47 Configuration 3. Double-click on each monitor ID that you wish to add to this target record As you double-click on a monitor ID number’s corresponding box, the representative box will turn green, indicating that it is now part of this record. First row = monitor IDs 0-9, second row = monitor IDs 10-19, etc.
Page 48 4. Click the green check mark to add the series of monitors, or click the red X to cancel The permission grid is shown by monitor ID only. A monitor can only be a member of one target. Therefore, when adding additional targets, monitors that are already assigned to a different target appear as yellow blocks.
Page 49 Configuration Alarm Definition To define an alarm record, select Alarms from the Components menu, and then select Records. An Alarm Target must be created before an alarm can be defined. Add, edit, or delete alarm records as needed using the three icons at the bottom of this window.
Page 50 Configuration A l a r m s – D e f i n i t i o n F i e l d D a t a ID Unique record ID assigned by MPU955 Admin Console as an alarm is added, in order to identify the alarm to the system.
Page 51 A l a r m s – D e f i n i t i o n F i e l d D a t a ID Uniquely identifies the chosen source that will trigger the specified alarm by its ID number. Camera = port number of camera connected to the controller card.
Page 52 Alarm Actions The Actions tab allows an administrator to specify up to ten alarm actions for each alarm. To add an action to the list, click anywhere on the next available empty row (or row 0 if this is the first entry), make your action selections, and then click: The green check mark to confirm the action, or the red “x”...
Page 53 Aux Choose if an auxiliary function will take place. An auxiliary function requires additional hardware at the chosen camera – such as a camera receiver switch. If unavailable or not desired, choose None. If available and desired, choose Aux1, Aux2, or Both as the function to perform during that action.
Page 54 1. Highlight the available target ID you wish to assign to the selected action for the selected alarm 2. Click the Assign Target icon to assign the selected target to the selected action for the selected alarm The Display Mode and Output Port sections are informational only. 3.
Page 55 Alarm Permissions Modify or copy alarm permissions in the same manner described in the Camera Permissions section, beginning on page 57. The Controller permission tab allows an administrator to permit or deny a controller the ability to seize a specific alarm. The Modes section of this tab is described on page 13. The permission grid’s dimensions are based on the maximum capacity for the chosen CPU size, not on physically installed components already in the database.
Page 56 Configuration The Modes tab on the Alarms window allows an administrator to determine what modes are active for an alarm. By default, all four modes are active, even if all four have not yet been defined. This tab will be grayed out and inaccessible unless Scheduled Modes have been selected.
Page 57: Cameras
Configuration Cameras Every camera in the system can be identified in several ways. Not only is there a physical identification to a particular installation (such as the cabling run and port connection), but there is also information that may change when a camera is removed or replaced at any given location.
Page 58 Add, delete, edit, or replicate camera records as necessary using the four icons at the bottom of this window. When deleting or modifying a camera, be sure to check the Other tab to find references to other sections that refer to the camera. Deleting a camera will automatically delete the referenced permissions, but will not change any other references, such as sequences or alarms.
Page 59 Compensation Loss Threshold Note: Only selectable in ASC960 Admin Console 4.0. Contact your Panasonic representative for details. Alarm Trigger Select this checkbox if you wish to use the video loss alarm as an alarm trigger.
Page 60 Replicating a Camera Definition 1. Highlight a configured camera ID and click the “Replicate Record” button A confirmation message will appear asking “Are you sure you want to REPLICATE this camera?” and explaining the replication rules: [1] Records will be generated according to ID. [2] ID will be incremented to the next available value.
Page 61 so that you can modify the conflicting values as necessary, and add the records you desire. Permissions The permission tabs allow an administrator to easily permit or deny components access to other components. By default, all components are allowed to access all other components. An administrator must deny permissions.
Page 62 Cameras are displayed in the list on the left by ID number, but can also be viewed by logical number, control port, or video port. The grid on the right represents the following: First row = controller IDs 0-9, second row = controller IDs 10-19, etc. Green blocks indicate an allowed permission, and white blocks indicate that permission is denied.
Page 63 [2] If permission already exists for a Camera that falls within the Target range, that original permission will be overwritten. 8. Click Yes to continue or No to cancel The copy source is the highlighted camera ID from where the Cam Ctrl permissions will be copied.
Page 64 Configuration This button is available: 1) on each of the permission tabs for each component; 2) on the Other tab in the Cameras window; and 3) on the Areas window. 12. Click on the “x” in the upper right corner to close.
Page 65 Configuration Other The Other tab shows which other NSS components or sequences are configured to include the highlighted camera. This section is informational only. Changes cannot be made to other components or sequences from this window. Changes must be made from each specific component or sequence’s menu option.
Page 66 Configuration Recorder The Recorder tab allows the administrator to attach cameras to recorders, once a digital recorder has been defined in Admin Console. Click the ID number of the recorder you wish to work with from the Available Recorders list, then select the camera ID from the Cameras list. Next, select the channel you wish to specify from the Vid CHs (video channels) list.
Page 67 Configuration Camera Positions (not currently supported) An operator, from a system controller, can control each camera in the system that supports Presets by pressing the Camera Position button on the controller. The operator cannot define positions, but rather, can only recall positions (which are a combination of Camera ID and CPreset numbers) that have already been defined.
Page 68 1. Enter a Logical number for the position record you are creating 2. Click in the Camera field, and a list of available cameras that support Presets will appear on the right of this window 3. Choose the desired camera by double-clicking on its ID number 4.
Page 69: System Controllers
Configuration System Controllers A system controller is a device used by an operator to control specific components within the NSS, such as: cameras, monitors, alarms, alarm outputs, etc. Controllers are generally identified to an operator using their ID number, but can be viewed in MPU955 Admin Console by ID, IPA, EA, or Area.
Page 70 Configuration S Y S T E M C O N T R O L L E R S – D e f i n i t i o n F i e l d D a t a ID Unique record ID assigned by MPU955 Admin Console as a system controller is added, in order to identify one controller to the system.
Page 71 S Y S T E M C O N T R O L L E R S – D e f i n i t i o n F i e l d D a t a IPA Unique Internet Protocol Address assigned by the system administrator. Dotted decimal, 15 characters.
Page 72 The permission grid’s dimensions are based on the maximum capacity for the chosen CPU size, not on physically installed components already in the database. The Cam View permission tab allows an administrator to permit or deny a controller to view specific cameras. Copying Cam View permissions to other system controllers will also copy Cam Ctrl permissions to the specified controllers.
Page 73: Digital Recorders
Digital Recorders The NSS can utilize the features of digital video recorders, once they are defined by the Admin Console. Cameras connected to the digital recorders are configured to the video input channel they are using. Definition Tab 1. Select the Digital Recorders command from the Component menu Add, edit, or delete recorder records as necessary using the three icons at the bottom of the window.
Page 74 Admin Console generates these ID numbers. Switch The switch type for an MPU955 system is always a digital switch. Logical Unique number assigned by an NSS administrator, usually designated by combining two...
Page 75 Channels Tab Each digital recorder provides a number of video channels (depending on the model of recorder). The Channels tab is used to specify which camera is connected to each of the recorder’s channels. 1. Double-click in the blank field of the channel number you want to specify a camera for 2.
Page 76 the recorder’s point of view. Permissions from the controller’s point of view can be found in the Recorder Tab of the Controllers window (described in the previous section). The last permission change made is the one that remains set. By default, all components are allowed to access all other components.
Page 77 [1] Permissions will be copied by Digital Recorder ID. [2] If permission already exists for a Digital Recorder that falls within the Target range, that original permission will be overwritten. 8. Click Yes to continue or No to cancel The copy source is the highlighted recorder ID from where the controller permissions will be copied.
Page 78 Configuration Viewing and Programming Modes Clicking the View option button allows you to view permissions for the mode chosen, and defaults to programming for the same mode. In the case of the graphic to the left, mode 1 is set for viewing, and thereby programming.
Page 79 More than one mode can be programmed at the same time by clicking on the Prog check boxes of the other mode numbers that you wish to program simultaneously. This will append, or add any permissions that are then changed on the permissions grid, but will not duplicate entire modes or overwrite existing permissions in the other modes.
Page 80 3. Highlight a row, a column, or click and hold the mouse button to highlight a group of recorders 4. Click the Invert Grid Selection button to change the state of the permission for the highlighted group, or 5. Click on the Permit All button to turn the entire grid green – allowing all recorders to be seized by the specified controller, 6.
Page 81: Adding Or Removing Cameras For A Defined Recorder
10. Highlight a component within the permission grid, and click the definition button. A window will appear; giving a quick view of that component’s configured definition. For the Modes section of this tab, see on page 74. Adding or Removing Cameras for a Defined Recorder Once a digital recorder has been defined in Admin Console, adding or reconfiguring cameras attached to it can be done from the Recorder tab of the Cameras screen.
Page 82 6. Select the channel you wish to specify for the camera from the Vid CHs (video channels) list Only channels that are available are listed in the Channels list. 7. Click the Assign Recorder ( <= ) button to assign the specified camera to the specified channel OR the Remove Assigned Recorder Button ( =>...
Page 83: Alarm Input/Output
Configuration Alarm Input/Output Alarm input and alarm output ports are used for alarm action purposes, and although each has a specific function, both are configured within this section. Although the system controller operator must control the I/O ports by logical number, these ports are viewable within MPU955 Admin Console by both ID and logical port numbers.
Page 84 Alarm to firefighters. Call for police. Call for medical rescue. Each type must be configured in groups of 8. Switch: Note: Analog is only selectable in ASC960 Admin Console 4.0. Contact your Panasonic representative for details. Digital / Analog Bank and I/O Choose a Bank (which consist of 4 digital ports).
Page 85: Monitors
Configuration Monitors Monitors are generally viewed within MPU955 Admin Console by ID number, but can be viewed by area\local number, since the user will operate the NSS by selecting a monitor by local number within a specific area. Area\local numbers are displayed in MPU955 Admin Console as one whole number. The four right-most digits represent the local number and the left-most one or two digits will represent the area.
Page 86 1 to 9,999. Operators will address specific monitors by selecting the local number with an area. Switch: Note: Analog is only selectable in ASC960 Admin Console 4.0. Contact your Panasonic representative Digital / Analog for details. Ports Enter the video port number, which can be different from the ID number, if desired.
Page 87 Replicating a Monitor Definition 1. Highlight a configured monitor and click the Replicate button A confirmation message will appear asking “Are you sure you want to REPLICATE this monitor within this Area?” and explaining the replication rules: [1] Records will be generated according to ID. [2] ID will be incremented to the next available value.
Page 88 Configuration Permissions Modify or Copy Monitor permissions in the same manner described in the Camera Permissions section, beginning on page 57. The Camera permission tab allows an administrator to permit or deny a monitor the ability to display a specific camera. The Controller permission tab allows an administrator to permit or deny a system controller the ability to seize a specific monitor.
Page 89: Operators
Configuration Operators Class Setup An operator is one who accesses the system via a system controller, selects resources, and controls selected system resources, such as cameras, monitors, sequences, etc. Before an operator can be defined, an operator class needs to be created. An operator class defines which functions an operator or groups of operators have privileges to perform.
Page 90 2. Enter an ID number and descriptive name for the class record you are creating 3. Choose the privileges to grant the class by checking the boxes to the left of the desired privileges Be careful when assigning the CAM Lock privilege. When an operator uses CAM Lock, every camera in the system is locked.
Page 91 O p e r a t o r C l a s s P r i v i l e g e s P r i v i l e g e F u n c t i o n Permission When selected, users can override partition permissions.
Page 92 Configuration Add, edit, delete, or replicate operators, as needed, using the four icons at the bottom of this window. The maximum number of operators that can be defined for the system is 512.
Page 93 O P E R A T O R S F i e l d D a t a Operator ID Operator logon identification. This ID is different from all other component IDs. An administrator assigns it. It is not assigned automatically as is the case with other components. This number does not need to be sequential.
Page 94 Replicating an Operator Definition 1. Highlight a configured operator ID and click the Replicate Record button. A confirmation message will appear asking “Are you sure you want to REPLICATE this Operator?” and explaining the replication rules: [1] Records will be generated according to ID. [2] ID numbers will incremented to the next available value.
Page 95 Configuration Permissions Modify or copy operator permissions in the same manner described in the Camera Permissions section, beginning on page 57. The Controller permission tab allows an administrator to permit or deny an operator the ability to login to a specific controller. As with the Alarms window tabs, the Modes tab of the Operators window will be accessible only if Scheduled Modes have been selected.
Page 96: Automate
Configuration Automate MPU955 Admin Console allows operators to automate certain tasks, via the Automate menu on the main window. A sequence is a pre-determined series of views on one or several monitors, with pre- configured dwell times between views. Three different kinds of automated sequences are available so that frequently used combinations of monitors and cameras can be displayed automatically;...
Page 97: Tour Sequences
Configuration Tour Sequences A tour sequence is an automated sequence of steps that can be run on any monitor by first activating the monitor, and then initiating the sequence. Each step in a tour consists of a specific camera aimed at a preset position, and a dwell time of a certain duration. The values entered in this window determine the sequence in which cameras are viewed by a single monitor when a tour is invoked.
Page 98 AUX1 & AUX2 Used to determine if an auxiliary function will take place during a sequence. An auxiliary function would require additional hardware at the chosen camera – such as a switch. If unavailable, leave both fields blank (for none or no function desired). If available, choose On,...
Page 99 1. To add a tour sequence, click the green Add Tour button The following panel will appear. MPU955 Admin Console will automatically assign the next available ID. 2. Fill in an area and local number Be aware that changing the area may affect other configured components such as alarm target assignments.
Page 100 To enter the same value in several steps, highlight desired cells using the click and drag method. Type in a value and press the enter key. All highlighted cells will be filled with the typed value. 6. Type a dwell time in seconds for each step 7.
Page 101 Replicating a Tour Sequence Definition 1. Highlight a configured Tour Sequence ID and click the Replicate Tour button A confirmation message will appear asking “Are you sure you want to REPLICATE this Tour within this Area?” and explaining the replication rules: [1] Records will be generated according to ID.
Page 102 Configuration To modify the replicated Tour Sequences, use the Edit Tour button. The Other tab on the Tour Sequences window shows the Alarms that the selected Tour Sequence ID is associated with.
Page 103: Group Presets (Not Currently Supported)
Configuration Group Presets (not currently supported) A Group Preset carries its own ID, and is created from MPU955 Admin Console to include a list of camera-monitor connections. An operator selecting a Group Preset is able to display a preset series of camera views over several monitors at one time. Each camera-monitor connection must also include a camera-preset position.
Page 104 Add, edit, delete, and replicate Group Presets, as necessary, using the four buttons at the bottom of this window. G R O U P P R E S E T S – D e f i n i t i o n F i e l d D a t a Unique record number identifying a single Group Preset assembling several camera- monitor pairs that an operator can view at one time.
Page 105 1. To add a group preset, click the green Add Preset button The following panel will appear. MPU955 Admin Console will automatically assign the next available ID. 2. Fill in the area and local number 3. Give the group preset a descriptive name 4.
Page 106 6. To add a step in the middle of a sequence, highlight a step and click the Insert View button A blank row will appear before the highlighted step. 7. To delete a step, highlight a step and click the Delete View button The entire row will be deleted.
Page 107 Replicating a Group Preset Definition 1. Highlight a configured Group Preset ID and click the Replicate Preset button A confirmation message will appear asking “Are you sure you want to REPLICATE this Preset within this Area?” and explaining the replication rules: [1] Records will be generated according to ID.
Page 108 Configuration Group Presets existing within the specified range will not be overwritten. 6. To modify the replicated Group Presets, use the Edit Preset button The Other tab on the Group Presets window displays the Group Sequences associated with the selected Group Preset ID.
Page 109: Group Sequences (Not Currently Supported)
Configuration Group Sequences (not currently supported) Programmed in MPU955 Admin Console, a Group Sequence combines several group presets, separated by specific periods called dwells. Although an operator will call tour sequences or presets by local number within a specific area, an administrator can view these sequences by ID or area\local numbers within MPU955 Admin Console.
Page 110 Add, edit, delete, or replicate group sequences, as necessary, using the four buttons at the bottom of this window. G R O U P S E Q U E N C E S – D e f i n i t i o n F i e l d D a t a ID Unique record ID assigned by MPU955 Admin Console as a group sequence is added, in order to identify one programmed group of several group presets to the system.
Page 111 1. To add a Group Sequence, click the green Add Tour button The following panel will appear. 2. Fill in the area and local number 3. Give the sequence a descriptive name 4. Add group preset numbers and dwell times in the Sequence of Steps section Double-click on a group preset from the list on the right.
Page 112 To enter the same value in several steps, highlight desired cells using the click and drag method. Type in a value and press the enter key. All highlighted cells will be filled with the typed value. 6. To add a step in the middle of a sequence, highlight a step and click the Insert Step button A blank row will appear before the highlighted step.
Page 113 Replicating a Group Sequence Definition 1. Highlight a configured Group Sequence ID and click the Replicate Tour button A confirmation message will appear asking “Are you sure you want to REPLICATE this Group within this Area?” and explaining the replication rules: [1] Records will be generated according to ID.
Page 114 Configuration Use the Edit Group Sequence button to modify replicated records. Permissions Modify or copy controller permissions in the same manner described in the Camera Permissions section, beginning on page 57. The Controller permission tab allows an administrator to permit or deny a specific controller the ability to access a group sequence.
Page 115: Event Scheduler
Event Scheduler The Event Scheduler allows an administrator to schedule, in advance, when an action will automatically be initiated. Actions can be scheduled as one-time occurrences, or can be scheduled to occur on an hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly basis. The actions that may be scheduled include: cam spots, tour sequences, group presets (not currently supported), group sequences (not currently supported), alarms, and modes.
Page 116 Configuration 3. Enter all information required for each event you wish to schedule E V E N T S C H E D U L E R – D e f i n i t i o n F i e l d D a t a ID Unique record ID assigned by MPU955 Admin Console a scheduled event is added, in order to identify the scheduled event to the system.
Page 117 E V E N T S C H E D U L E R – D e f i n i t i o n F i e l d D a t a or area\local number. When Group Seq is chosen, a list of group sequences (not currently supported) will appear. Click on the desired sequence, and it will appear in the ID field.
Page 118: Tools
Tools Tools consist of items that are related, but peripheral, to the configuration of the network security system. They include logs, area view, and account manager. Logs: System (Log Manager): Used to view system logs that capture data concerning operators and user actions that reside on the Main CPU(s). Admin Console (AC Log): Used to view the MPU955 Admin Console log that captures each action performed within MPU955 Admin Console.
Page 119: Log Manager
Configuration Log Manager Three types of system logs are stored on the Main CPU, they are the Operator, Alarm, and Video Loss logs. In the case of a redundant CPU, it may be necessary to view logs from each CPU, since these logs are not synchronized. The logs must be downloaded from each CPU in order to view their content.
Page 120 Configuration 2. From the drop-down box, select the log type you wish to view: Operator, Alarm, or Video Loss Information given in each log type is as follows. OPERATOR LOG DATE: YYYY MMM DD format DAY: Day of the week TIME: AM or PM (12 hour format) S-CTL: System controller ID on which the specified operator established an event OPER: ID of the operator that performed an event...
Page 121 VIDEO LOSS LOG DATE: YYYY MMM DD format DAY: Day of the week TIME: AM or PM (12 hour format) LCAM: Logical camera number that is connected to the video input port STATE: Video loss state: above threshold and in sync video signal below its threshold and in sync video signal below its threshold and no sync above threshold and no sync...
Page 122 The right side of the window will display all logs that pertain to the selected type that exist on the selected CPU. Remember, for a redundant CPU system, since these logs are not synchronized, it may be necessary to view and retrieve logs from each of the two CPUs.
Page 123 If more than one filter is applied, an “AND” and “OR” option button appear to allow you to focus your search. Filters are case sensitive and “LIKE” filters allow use of wildcard characters such as "?" (which represents any single character) and * (which represents a string of any characters).
Page 124: Ac Log
Configuration AC Log The AC Log captures information for actions performed within MPU955 Admin Console. Only administrators with access levels 1 and 2 may view this log. An administrator may view the information presented, or use the filters provided to customize a report.
Page 125 Adm_File: Configuration (.adm) file in which the specified action was performed. Category: Section in which the action was performed. (Alarms, alarm targets, cameras, camera positions, controllers, controller sequences, group presets (not currently supported), group sequences (not currently supported), I/O ports, GX devices, monitors, operators, operator classes, and tour sequences) Action: Specific task that was performed.
Page 126: Areas
Configuration Areas An area is a grouping of monitors defined by an administrator when monitors are added to the system. See Monitors – Definition on page 81. Selecting the Area View command from the Tools menu brings up the area viewer. This viewer is available to all users.
Page 127 2. Highlight the desired area This is an informational window only. An administrator or operator may view all components associated within a single area. Since at least one monitor must be assigned in each defined area, if any areas exist without at least one monitor assigned, an error message will appear. Defining at least one monitor in that area will eliminate this error.
Page 128: Account Manager
Account Manager The Account Manager categorizes MPU955 Admin Console users into four specific user levels. This section configures users (administrators) for MPU955 Admin Console, not to be confused with system operators (system controller operators). Initially only the default user account (admin) will be configured with no restrictions. This account cannot be deleted (for safety purposes) nor can the level be changed, but it is recommended that the user name be changed and a password be defined upon initial setup.
Page 129 Configuration There are four user levels having varying restrictions as follows: Level 1: Access to all areas of the MPU955 Admin Console configuration, setup, and management. Level 2: Access for modification of all configuration, setup, and management areas except GX Device and Account Manager. Level 3: Can view databases, log manager, and get the current configuration from the MCPU.
Page 130 Level 4: Can only view the Log Manager. No access to any other area of MPU955 Admin Console. 4. Click the green check mark to save You will remain in the “Add” mode, allowing you to enter information about another MPU955 Admin Console user.
Page 131: Help
Configuration Help An on-line help file introduces the MPU955 Admin Console software and allows for a keyword search of topics. Select the Contents… command from the Help menu. Help is also available from any of the MPU955 Admin Console windows by pressing the F1 key on the computer’s keyboard.
Page 132: Appendix A
Alarm TCP Description: Specifies the destination for alarm notification using TCP. Destination Validation: 0 for WJ-MPU955, 1 for other device. When this value is set to 1, Alarm TCP/ IP address and Alarm TCP Port No. are effective. Default Setting: 0 Alarm TCP/IP Description: Specifies a destination IP address for TCP alarm notification.
Page 133 Validation: decimal numeral 0-255 Default Setting: 10 Control Site Description: Specifies IP address of the camera control site. Validation: 0 for WJ-MPU955, 1 for other device. When this value is set to 1, Control Address is effective. Default Setting: (None) Control Address Description: Specifies IP address of the camera control site.
Page 134 D I G I T A L S Y S T E M S E T U P F i e l d D a t a NTP Port No. Description: Specifies a NTP server port number. Validation: hexadecimal numeral 0000 -FFFF Default Setting: (None) NTP Time Interval Description: Specifies a NTP sequence time in hex format.
Page 135 E N C O D E R F i e l d D a t a Port Description: Specifies a local control port for the device. Validation: decimal format, 1 - 1024 Default Setting: Automatically assigned. Note: This port number is the same as the port number of the CAMERA page, and it is necessary to associate it.
Page 136 E N C O D E R F i e l d D a t a Comment Description: A string to put comment notes. Validation: Within 16 characters. Default Setting: (None) Decoder D E C O D E R F i e l d D a t a Device ID Description: GX device identifier is a local physical number that is uniquely identified within a system domain.
Page 137: Digital Input
D E C O D E R F i e l d D a t a Background Color Description: Specifies the background color of character on the monitor. Validation: 0 = OFF, 1=ON Default Setting: 0 Latency Buffer Description: Specifies decode buffer memory size for network latency. The Memory size is in Mbits Validation: 0, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 Default Setting: 0...
Page 138: Digital Output
Digital Output D I G I T A L O U T P U T F i e l d D a t a Device ID Description: GX device identifier is a local physical number that is uniquely identified within a system domain.
Page 139 R S 4 8 5 D A T A P O R T F i e l d D a t a Data Description: Specifies serial communication packet size. Validation: 5 = 5bits, 6 = 6bits, 7 = 7bits, 8 = 8bits Default Setting: 8 Parity Description: Specifies serial communication parity bits.
Page 140 Alarm TCP Description: Specifies the destination for alarm notification using TCP. Destination Validation: 0 for WJ-MPU955, 1 for other device. When this value is set to 1, Alarm TCP/ IP address and Alarm TCP Port No. are effective. Default Setting: (None) Alarm TCP/IP Description: Specifies a destination IP address for TCP alarm notification.
Page 141 Appendix A S P E C I F I C N O T I F I C A T I O N F i e l d D a t a Alarm UDP IP Description: Specifies a destination IP address for TCP alarm notification. This setting is address effective only when Alarm UDP Destination is 1.
Page 142: Appendix B
Appendix B The color codes in the table below are used in the Foreground Color field of the Decoder details, as described on page 132. C O L O R C O D E C O L O R Aliceblue Deeppink Antiquewhite Deepskyblue...
Page 143: Glossary
CPort – camera control port CPreset – camera preset (preset position) CPU – central processing unit, part of an NSS CPUMS – CPU management switch CSG – camera surveillance group DVD-R – digital videodisc, recordable EA – Ethernet address (i.e., MAC address) GUI –...
Page 144: Terms
It may be backed up by a redundant CPU operating in standby mode, which is capable of taking over as the active CPU at any instant - upon instruction from the management switch. admin console – A PC-based graphical user interface (GUI) that facilitates the interaction between an NSS (network security system) and a system administrator.
Page 145 – Permit a controller to access a certain monitor, while denying access to others. CPU management switch – Also called “management switch,” or “Mgmt Sw.” See management switch. Ethernet address (EA) – A unique 48-bit address hardwired into the electronics of the Ethernet board of the network device.
Page 146 System) operating in the “active” mode, providing centralized control of the entire system. It may be backed up by a redundant CPU operating in standby mode, and capable of taking over at any instant upon instruction from the management switch.
Page 147 – A device that monitors the system’s main processing node (main CPU). Upon detecting a failure, the management switch directs the redundant CPU to take control of the system. MCPU – See main CPU. monitor – A CRT (cathode ray tube) dedicated to viewing images generated by one or more of the components of a surveillance system.
Page 148 tour sequence – An automated sequence of steps, whereby, in a single shot, a single monitor displays video output from a series of cameras that have gone to specific preset positions. user – A person (administrator) who accesses the MPU955 Admin Console system, selects resources, and controls the operation of the system via the system configuration.
Page 149: Index
Index AC Log... 115, 121 contents ... 121 Filtering... 122 Purpose... 115 Account Manager... 115 Access Level Privileges ... 126 Definition ... 125 Purpose... 115 Acronyms... 140 Admin Console adding / removing cameras ... 77 permissions modes ... 74 Alarm I/O Configuration ...
Page 150 Worksheet tasks ... 7 Enhanced... 12 High Speed... 13 Resetting the main CPU... 35 Setup ... 10 CPU Setup Choosing an operational mode... 11 Entering IPA (IP address) ... 10 Scheduled Modes ... 13 Database Management ... 16 Archive... 16 At Installation/Startup...
Page 151 Load a Database... 26 Log Manager... 115, 116 Login ... 9 Logs Alarm Log... 117 Operator ... 117 Replication Activity Log... 56 Swithching ... 118 Video Loss ... 117 Modes... See Scheduled Modes Monitors Configuration ... 81 Definition ... 81 Other Tab ...
Page 152 Tour Sequences Add a Step... 97 Add a Tour ... 96 Add Cameras... 96 Add Dwell Times... 96 Add Presets ... 96 Delete a Step ... 97 Other Tab ... 99 Replicate (copy) ... 98 Username Default... 9 Wizard... 33 Worksheets Alarm Definition...
Page 153: Worksheets
Worksheets Perhaps the surveillance system you are working with is small enough for you to collect the necessary information, and input those values directly into MPU955 Admin Console. It is best, though, to gather information for the initial configuration of MPU955 Admin Console, and to record it on the following worksheets.
Page 154: Teamwork
Teamwork Worksheets are arranged alphabetically on the following pages, to make them easy to find. For a team approach to information collection, use best judgment to decide how to distribute worksheets/tasks among several individuals. Checklist It is recommended that the worksheets be completed in the following sequence: CPU Setup GX Device Definition (GX encoder or decoder) Camera Definition...
Page 155 Panasonic MPU955 Admin Console Worksheet -- Date completed ___/___/___ Form Alarm Definition Prior Source Enable Auto Allow Acknowledge Action Text Disarm State Type Mode Delay Type Dwell Name...
Page 156 Alarm I/O Definition Local Type Number Input Dwell Output...
Page 157 Panasonic MPU955 Admin Console Worksheet -- Date completed ___/___/___ Alarm Target Assignment Alarm # __________ Target Number...
Page 158 Panasonic MPU955 Admin Console Worksheet -- Date completed ___/___/___ Alarm Target Definition Target # _________ Monitor...
Page 159 Panasonic MPU955 Admin Console Worksheet -- Date completed ___/___/___ Camera Definition Logical CPort VPort Model Comp Thresh Serial # T&D Title...
Page 160 Camera Preset Camera ID # Preset Position Description Number Location Preset Position Description Number...
Page 161 Panasonic MPU955 Admin Console Worksheet -- Date completed ___/___/___ Controller Definition Time Boot Area Priority Model 485 Port Name Serial...
Page 162 Panasonic MPU955 Admin Console Worksheet -- Date completed ___/___/___ CPU Setup Enter information regarding Main and Backup CPUs. Unit ID number:__________________ System: Standard Enhanced High Speed IP Address: Main A Main B Scheduled Modes...
Page 163 Panasonic MPU955 Admin Console Worksheet -- Date completed ___/___/___ Digital Recorder Definition Logical Model VPort BiRate Serial # Number...
Page 164 Logical Lock Priority Repeat Once Hourly Every Daily Every Weekly Every Monthly Every Event Scheduler Start Date Start Time Hour(s) Day(s) Week(s) Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Day # First Sunday Specify Second Monday which Third Tuesday day of Fourth Wednesday the week...
Page 165 Group Preset ID # Name Step # Camera # Group Preset (not currently supported) Area Local ________ Description Sequence of steps Preset Monitor # Description...
Page 166: Group Sequence
(not currently supported) Group Sequence ID# Name Group Preset ID Step Number Dwell Time Group Sequence Area # Description Group Preset ID Step Number Local # Dwell Time...
Page 167 ID # I/F: Name: _____ Location: _____ Encoder ___GXDIN ___GXDOUT ___GXRS485 Address [SW1]: a___ b___ c___ _____ Decoder ___GXOSD Address [SW1]: a___ b___ c___ GX Device Definition IPA: Input Ports: ___ – ___ Input Ports: ___ – ___ Output Ports: ___ – ___ Port: _____ Output Ports: ___ –...
Page 168 Panasonic MPU955 Admin Console Worksheet -- Date completed ___/___/___ Monitor Definition Local Area Number Location Model Serial...
Page 169 Operator ID Privilege: Controller Operator Definition Operator Name Password (up to 6 numeric digits) Priority (1-65,534, 1 is highest) Permission Override Timeout (00:00:01 – 11:59:59 seconds) Permission: Operator - to –Controller Area Change...
Page 170 Panasonic MPU955 Admin Console Worksheet -- Date completed ___/___/___ Permissions Camera - to - Monitor Camera ID # Description Monitor...
Page 171 Panasonic MPU955 Admin Console Worksheet -- Date completed ___/___/___ Permissions Controller - to - Alarm Controller ID # Description Alarm...
Page 172 Panasonic MPU955 Admin Console Worksheet -- Date completed ___/___/___ Permissions Controller - to - Alarm I/O Controller ID # Description ALARM...
Page 173 Panasonic MPU955 Admin Console Worksheet -- Date completed ___/___/___ Permissions Controller - to - Camera Control Controller ID # Description Camera...
Page 174 Panasonic MPU955 Admin Console Worksheet -- Date completed ___/___/___ Permissions Controller - to - Camera View Controller ID # Description Camera...
Page 175 Panasonic MPU955 Admin Console Worksheet -- Date completed ___/___/___ Permissions Controller - to – Digital Recorder Controller ID # Description Recorder...
Page 176 Panasonic MPU955 Admin Console Worksheet -- Date completed ___/___/___ Permissions Controller -to- Group Sequence Controller ID # Description GSeq...
Page 177 Panasonic MPU955 Admin Console Worksheet -- Date completed ___/___/___ Permissions Controller -to-Monitor Controller ID # Description Monitor...
Page 178 Panasonic MPU955 Admin Console Worksheet -- Date completed ___/___/___ Permissions Digital Recorder - to - Controller Digital Recorder ID # Description Controller...
Page 179 Panasonic MPU955 Admin Console Worksheet -- Date completed ___/___/___ Permissions Operator -to- Controller Operator ID # Operator Name Controller...
Page 180: Tour Sequence
ID # Area# Local # Step Camera # Preset Tour Sequence Name Description Dwell Time Step Camera # Preset Dwell Time...
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