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Digital Video Management System
Pre-Installation Guideline
Best Practices for the Installation of ViconNet Digital Video Recorders
Including Kollector Elite and Kollector Pro
VICON INDUSTRIES INC., 89 ARKAY DRIVE, HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK 11788
TEL: 631-952-CCTV (2288) FAX: 631-951-CCTV (2288) TOLL FREE: 800-645-9116
24-Hour Technical Support: 800-34-VICON (800-348-4266)
UK: 44/(0) 1489-566300 WEB: www.vicon-cctv.com
Vicon Part No. 8009-8112-70-00 Section 1 Rev 904

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  • Page 1 Best Practices for the Installation of ViconNet Digital Video Recorders Including Kollector Elite and Kollector Pro VICON INDUSTRIES INC., 89 ARKAY DRIVE, HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK 11788 TEL: 631-952-CCTV (2288) FAX: 631-951-CCTV (2288) TOLL FREE: 800-645-9116 24-Hour Technical Support: 800-34-VICON (800-348-4266) UK: 44/(0) 1489-566300 WEB: www.vicon-cctv.com...
  • Page 3 Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corp. Vicon Industries Inc. does not warrant that the functions contained in this equipment will meet your requirements or that the operation will be entirely error free or perform precisely as described in the documentation. This system has not been designed...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents CONTENTS ..........................1 INTRODUCTION........................2 ABOUT THESE REQUIREMENTS..................3 QUICK INSTALLATION .......................4 POWER SOURCE/UPS REQUIREMENTS ................5 PROPER STARTUP/SHUTDOWN ..................6 Startup ................................6 Shutdown ................................6 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS .................7 Mounting .................................7 Temperature and Humidity..........................8 Dusty Environments............................9 VIDEO SOURCE REQUIREMENTS ...................10 The Camera and Illumination ........................10 Cables and Connectors ..........................10 UNIT DATA STORAGE CONSIDERATIONS..............13 Example.................................16...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    1. This is sensitive computer equipment. DO NOT stack, drop or otherwise mishandle. Failure to properly handle this unit will result in unit damage. 2. Vicon strongly requires the use of an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) in the electrical power service. Failure to comply voids the warranty.

  • Page 7: About These Requirements

    About These Requirements The requirements within this document are the minimum requirements necessary to operate a Kollector in a safe and optimal environment to ensure long life and minimize the number of system failures. The items, in order of importance, are listed as follows: Quick Installation Diagram Power Source/UPS Requirements Proper Startup/Shutdown...

  • Page 8: Quick Installation

    Quick Installation Kollector Elite back panel shown for connection 4 • Quick Installation XX112-70-00 Rev 904 Kollector Pre-Installation Requirements...

  • Page 9: Power Source/Ups Requirements

    For larger installations, such as the 8 Kollector rack outlined in this manual, a single UPS can be used. For the 8-Kollector installation, a UPS with approximately 10 KVA capacity is recommended. WARNING: Vicon strongly requires the use of an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) in the electrical power service. Failure to comply voids the warranty.

  • Page 10: Proper Startup/Shutdown

    Proper Startup/Shutdown Kollector recorders must be started and shutdown properly. To start a Kollector, a boot procedure must take place before the ViconNet application can be used, just as in any other PC-based system. To shutdown a Kollector, special considerations must be followed to avoid data loss. Startup To startup a Kollector: With the recorder completely setup, verify that the rear panel toggle switch is in the ON position (“I”...

  • Page 11: Environmental Requirements

    Environmental Requirements The environmental conditions for a Kollector are essential for reliable and uninterrupted operation. Kollector units are PC-based systems equipped with the proprietary hardware that make it a powerful digital video recorder. Just like a consumer PC, Kollector must be operated under proper environmental conditions. See the Typical Kollector Installation figures for details.

  • Page 12: Temperature And Humidity

    Temperature and Humidity A well maintained room temperature and humidity is essential for proper Kollector operation. An air- conditioned (A/C) environment is required so a continuous supply of cool and dry air is available. Ideal Kollector operation occurs at a room temperature range of 66 - 77˚ F (19 - 25˚ C) and must not exceed a range of 50 - 86˚F (10 - 30˚C).

  • Page 13: Dusty Environments

    Side View Kollector Rack Installation Dusty Environments Kollector recorders should not be installed or operated in a dusty or otherwise, unclean environment. In a clean environment the front panel air filter should be cleaned a minimum of every 3 months. WARNING: Failure to periodically inspect and clean the front panel air filter may result in shutdown of the unit and eventual permanent failure requiring factory repair.

  • Page 14: Video Source Requirements

    Caution: Careful selection of proper cable is essential to obtain the best performance from this equipment. Vicon assumes no responsibility for poor performance when cables other than those recommended, or equivalent, are installed. In all cases, coaxial cable impedance should be 75 ohms.
  • Page 15 Let the required picture quality and cable distances provide a guide in choosing the best cable type. For cables other than the approved Vicon types below, contact the manufacturers listed below. Note that “BC” refers to bare copper and “TC” refers to tinned copper.
  • Page 16 Good Cabling Practices A neatly cabled recorder is also a good performing recorder. It is imperative to follow good cabling practices to avoid the pitfalls of signal loss, broken cables, intermittent signals, etc. Generally speaking, the following are basic dos and don’ts: DO NOT make tight cable runs! DO leave plenty of slack in cables, provide stress relief and never exceed the minimum bend radius of any cable.

  • Page 17: Unit Data Storage Considerations

    Unit Data Storage Considerations Kollector recorders store their video and audio files on internal hard drives. These hard drives are dedicated to data file storage, separate from the operating system hard drive. When these drives become full of data, they are configured to overwrite the oldest data. This is called FIFO, or first-in-first-out, format. It is important to select a model with the proper hard drive capacity to satisfy the required video and audio time storage requirements.
  • Page 18 Normal: This is an average activity level. This activity level is found in an office environment. This would be defined as a scene with small numbers of people either stationary in groups or with moderate movement under static lighting conditions with little varied color. Low: This is a below average activity level.
  • Page 19 5. Camera Quality Settings: The camera quality settings also affect system performance. The settings range from 1 to 8, 1 being the highest and 8 being the lowest. It is important to record only the minimum quality that captures the required information. For example, if it is desired to view the general activity in a hallway, the quality level should be set to a low value.

  • Page 20: Example

    Example It is required to optimize a Kollector Elite 120 fps model with a 200 GB hard drive. This Kollector is fully configured with 16 cameras. There is also 1 microphone recording for 8 hours/day in an office environment with normal motion and a time storage requirement of 20 days.

  • Page 21: Network Requirements

    The minimal requirement for an Ethernet network is 100 Mbps and it is recommended to use a Gigabit Ethernet network (1 Gbps) where possible. Kollector Pro units are provided with a 100 Mbps network card and Kollector Elite units have an internal 1000 Mbps network card. •...

  • Page 22: Internet/Intranet (Wan) Requirements

    However, the Internet is an environment rich in security violations in the form of viruses and hackers. Therefore, Vicon strongly suggests the use of a hardware firewall and router. This is the best protection against Internet security violations. In addition, it is suggested to use Microsoft’s XP Embedded Personal Firewall software.

  • Page 23: Workstation Requirements

    Vicon Industries Inc. will not assume any liability for the loss of service, operation, or performance resulting from such installation and this action will void the warranty.
  • Page 24 Vicon Industries Inc. Corporate Headquarters 89 Arkay Drive Hauppauge, New York 11788 631-952-CCTV (2288) 800-645-9116 Fax: 631-951-CCTV (2288) Vicon Europe Headquarters Brunel Way Fareham, PO15 5TX United Kingdom +44 (0) 1489 566300 Fax: +44 (0) 1489 566322 Brussels Office Planet II - Unit E...

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