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  • Page 1: User Manual

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual v4.0 © 2009-2014 by Next Level Security Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. 2.00-UM-20140804...
  • Page 2 Next Level Security Systems is strictly prohibited. Next Level Security Systems' trademarks may not be used in connection with any product or service that is not provided by Next Level Security Systems, in any manner that is likely to cause confusion among customers, or in any manner that disparages or discredits Next Level Security Systems.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Contents Preface........................ 16 1: G ETTING TARTED ....................17 Chapter 1: Introduction ..................... 18 KEY FEATURES......................18 COMPONENTS OF THE NLSS UNIFIED SECURITY PLATFORM....... 19 NLSS Gateway....................19 NLSS Unified Security Suite ................19 Access Control Devices ..................
  • Page 4 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 ................34 Filtering Operations Lists Searching a List ....................35 Configuration...................... 35 Events ......................... 36 Full Screen Toggle ..................... 36 Log off ........................ 36 Help........................36 Transcode ......................36 2: O PERATIONS ........................37 Chapter 4: Controlling Cameras ..................
  • Page 5 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Dwell ........................63 Face Capture ..................... 64 Face Recognition ....................65 License Plate Capture and License Plate Recognition ........66 Line Crossing ..................... 66 Object Moved ...................... 67 Object Taken....................... 68 People Count ...................... 69 People Count Directional ..................
  • Page 6 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 ..................... 87 Search filter ..................87 Column Filters Chapter 9: Displaying Video .................... 88 CREATE, EDIT, AND DISPLAY VIEWS ................. 88 Views Menu and Layout..................89 ..................89 Menu Options Create Views ...................... 90 Edit Views ......................
  • Page 7 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 OUTPUT DEVICE LIST ....................108 Output Device Icons ..................108 ACTIVATING AND DEACTIVATING A DEVICE............108 ADD CAMERA ......................109 Adding and Viewing Cameras with Output Devices ......... 109 Remove Camera ....................109 PUSH TO TALK ......................
  • Page 8 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 3: S YSTEM ONFIGURATION ................127 Chapter 16: General Configuration Functions ............128 SEARCHING TABLES ....................128 ADDING, EDITING AND DELETING ITEMS ..............129 Adding Items ....................129 Edit Items ......................129 Delete Items ...................... 130 Chapter 17: Global Configurations ................
  • Page 9 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Creating an Event Linkage ................156 Chapter 18: Configure Identity and Credentials ............ 157 CONFIGURE ACCESS LEVELS .................. 157 Access Level Details ..................158 Create a New Access Level ................158 CONFIGURE CARD TYPES..................159 Card Types Table.....................
  • Page 10 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 CONFIGURE I/O LINKAGES..................188 I/O Linkages Details ..................189 Chapter 20: Configure Video, & Storage, & Decoders ........190 CONFIGURE EXTERNAL STORAGE DEVICES ............190 Storage Table....................191 Storage Details....................191 Adding Storage Devices..................192 ................
  • Page 11 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 4: P REMIUM EATURES ..................... 219 Chapter 22: Configuring and Using Face Recognition ........220 DATABASE SPECIFICATIONS ..................221 .csv File ......................221 Images Requirements ..................221 IMPORTING A DATABASE ..................222 FACE RECOGNITION GROUPS.................. 223 Accessing Face Recognition Groups ...............
  • Page 12 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Creating a Group....................244 Deleting a Group ....................244 Assigning People to Groups................244 RUNNING LICENSE PLATE CAPTURE ............... 245 RUNNING THE LICENSE PLATE RECOGNITION ANALYTIC ........246 SEARCHING EVENTS FOR LICENSE PLATES............247 LICENSE PLATE CAPTURE AND RECOGNITION GUIDELINES ......
  • Page 13 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 SITES..........................275 OPERATIONS....................... 276 Media ....................... 276 ............. 277 Transferring a Video Clip to RMS ................. 277 Export a Video Clip ............... 278 Downloading a Video Clip Multiview ......................279 Groups ......................280 CONFIGURATION ......................
  • Page 14 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 EVENTS......................... 314 Event Details ....................316 MULTIVIEWS......................... 318 CLOUD CLIPS ......................319 USING THE MOBILE APP WITH A DECODER ............320 Check the Active Video ..................321 Setting a Channel to Active ................321 Setting a View to Active ...................
  • Page 15 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configuration..................... 334 SUPPORTED CAMERAS ....................335 USING AUDIO ANALYTICS ..................335 Appendix C: Contacting Support ................336 GATEWAY INFORMATION ................... 336 SYSTEM LOG........................ 337 CONFIGURATION BACKUP ..................337 CONTACT INFORMATION.................... 338 Index ........................ 339...

  • Page 16: Preface

    • Part 4: Premium Features provides instructions for configuring and using features that can be added to the NLSS Unified Security Suite. PARTNERS AND THIRD PARTIES This document refers directly to various devices made by partners and other third parties.

  • Page 17: Part 1: Getting Started

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 1: G ETTING TARTED Getting Started includes: • Chapter 1: Introduction - an introduction to the product, • Chapter 2: Installation - installation instructions. • Chapter 3: Using the NLSS Web Interface - introduction to the NLSS Web Interface.

  • Page 18: Chapter 1: Introduction

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Chapter 1: Introduction The NLSS Unified Security Suite runs on the NLSS Gateway. This software is a unified platform for video surveillance, video analytics, and access control. The Gateway, using the embedded NLSS Unified Security Suite, connects with third party video cameras and access control devices over an IP-based network.

  • Page 19: Components Of The Nlss Unified Security Platform

    1.2.1 NLSS Gateway The NLSS Unified Security Suite software is installed on each NLSS Gateway, with no software licenses. Each NLSS Gateway is a network device that collects and processes video and access control information. The NLSS Unified Security Suite organizes and displays this information for users to monitor and act upon.

  • Page 20: Nlss Hd Decoder

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Introduction 1.2.5 NLSS HD Decoder When the decoder is part of an NLSS Security Platform, any Gateway in the network can push a view or a video clip to the decoder. Independent Mode software also is embedded on each NLSS HD Decoder so it can operate in a stand-alone mode.

  • Page 21: Chapter 2: Installation

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Chapter 2: Installation This chapter provides instructions for using the NLSS Unified Security Suite software to discover your cameras and access control devices. (Installing the hardware is documented separately.) SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Using the NLSS Web Interface to decode and display video streams in a browser requires hardware and software that meets the following minimum requirements.

  • Page 22: Camera Requirements

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Installation • Access to the network on which the NLSS Gateway is installed. • Supported browsers: Firefox (26 or above), Safari (6 or above), Internet Explorer (10 or above), Chrome (30 or above).
  • Page 23 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Installation 3. Download the NLSS Certificate, and save it to your desktop. 4. Double-click the certificate file on your desktop to display the Certificate dialog (see the figure below). 5. In the General tab of the Certificate dialog, click Install Certificate. The Certificate Import Wizard is displayed.

  • Page 24: Install Cameras

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Installation 7. In the Select Certificate Store page, select Trusted Root Certificate Authorities. 8. Click OK. 9. Click Next and Finish to close the Wizard. 10. To complete the installation of the Certificate, click Yes in the Security Warning page if it is displayed.
  • Page 25 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Installation 2. Insert the supplied NLSS Discovery Utility CD into the computer’s disc drive, or download the software from the NLSS web site (support.nlss.com). 3. Copy the NLSS Discovery Utility file to your computer’s hard drive.

  • Page 26: Finding The Ip Address Without The Web Interface

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Installation The NLSS Gateway’s login window is displayed in the browser. This login window provides access to the NLSS Web Interface generated by the target NLSS Gateway. Superuser permissions are needed to complete the final steps.
  • Page 27 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Installation The Gateway’s IP address is displayed. 8. Enter Q, and press Enter. This option closes the menu. 9. Power down the monitor, and remove the monitor and keyboard. 10. In a browser on a computer connected to the same sub-network as the Gateway, log...

  • Page 28: Chapter 3: Using The Nlss Web Interface

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Chapter 3: Using the NLSS Web Interface LOG IN The NLSS Web Interface can be accessed from the same local network as the NLSS Gateway, or remotely via VPN or a similar service.

  • Page 29: Automatic Log Off

    USING THE NLSS WEB INTERFACE After logging in, the NLSS Unified Security Suite Web Interface is opened. The Web Interface provides access to the Security Suite features. Access to each feature is determined by permissions set for the user who is logged in. Users with unlimited permissions can access all menu options.

  • Page 30: Main Menu

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Using the NLSS Web Interface • Latest Event: the most recent event detected by the NLSS Gateway. The NLSS Web Interface can play an audio alert notification when an event is detected. Main Menu...

  • Page 31: Operations

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Using the NLSS Web Interface Help: opens the on-line help system. Transcode: adjusts resolution of the video displayed in the Web Interface. 3.3.1 Operations In the Operations menu in the left pane contains most of the functions that Operators of the NLSS system regularly need.

  • Page 32: System Health

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Using the NLSS Web Interface 3.3.1.1 S YSTEM EALTH System Health provides a quick overview of the load and activity on an NLSS Gateway. Monitoring System Health is important when running video analytics. Since Analytics can consume system resources, over usage can impact system performance.

  • Page 33: Operations Windows

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Using the NLSS Web Interface • GPU Memory Usage: the percentage of the graphics processor currently in use. When the percentage reaches 80%, the gauge turns red to indicate a high usage that could impact performance.

  • Page 34: Filtering Operations Lists

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Using the NLSS Web Interface • Search: enter text and click the check mark to find matching items. Clear the Search field and click the check mark again to display all items. •...

  • Page 35: Searching A List

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Using the NLSS Web Interface 3.3.1.4 S EARCHING A A filtered or non-filtered list can be searched. Note: A search only runs on the items currently in the list. Items hidden because of filtering are not included in the results.

  • Page 36: Events

    Click Logoff in the Main Menu to close the current RMS session. The Login window is dis played. 3.3.6 Help The NLSS Unified Security Suite includes a help system to provide detailed configuration and operation instructions for the local Gateway interface. • Click Help in the Main Menu.

  • Page 37: Part 2: Operations

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 2: O PERATIONS Part 2: Operations includes instructions and background information for using the options under the Operations module. A Web Interface User’s access to these options is dependent on the permissions assigned to the role associated with the user.

  • Page 38: Chapter 4: Controlling Cameras

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Chapter 4: Controlling Cameras This chapter provides instructions for controlling individual security cameras, as well as RTSP streams from local video files and HTTP streams from the web using a server push. SELECTING CAMERAS Cameras and video streams can be viewed and configured for monitoring from the Cameras menu.
  • Page 39 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Controlling Cameras A list of discovered cameras, RTSP and HTTP video streams is displayed. Grid View List View The NLSS Web Interface displays these video streams, and can push them to remote monitors supported by NLSS HD Decoders.

  • Page 40: Camera Icons

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Controlling Cameras 4.1.1 Camera Icons Camera icons vary according to the camera model, such as these examples. The Streaming symbol indicates an RTSP or HTTP video stream. • Green LED: indicates the system is successfully connected to the camera.

  • Page 41: Video Player

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Controlling Cameras 4.1.3 Video Player The Video Player is used to operate the camera, and view recorded video. • Click the corresponding link to select a camera or video stream. The NLSS Web Interface video player is displayed.

  • Page 42: Monitoring Cameras

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Controlling Cameras 4.2 MONITORING CAMERAS The ability of the NLSS system to display video in a web browser is intended to aid investigations with video surveillance, but is not intended to provide constant, long-term surveillance.

  • Page 43: Using The Camera Toolbar

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Controlling Cameras 4.2.2 Using the Camera Toolbar The Camera Toolbar controls the video player, and the camera or video stream displayed in the video player. The video player is opened by clicking on a thumbnail or item in the camera list.

  • Page 44: Play/Pause

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Controlling Cameras • Stream: the stream currently displayed, as selected from the drop-down list above the video player. See Select a Stream Chapter 20: Configure Video, & Storage, & Decoders. Note: Some cameras output multiple streams simultaneously. Each stream can be set to a different codec or resolution, via the camera.

  • Page 45: Date & Time Selection

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Controlling Cameras Note: Click the Rewind and Fast Forward buttons repeatedly to cycle between 0.5x, 2x, 5x, 10x, and 50x speed. The amount of video that the play head moves depends on the frame rate at which the video was recorded.

  • Page 46: Ptz (Pan, Tilt, Zoom)

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Controlling Cameras 4.2.2.8 PTZ (P Cameras that support PTZ or just zoom can be controlled from the NLSS Web Interface. The controls function like a joystick for the selected camera, if that camera supports PTZ.
  • Page 47 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Controlling Cameras – Create and Use a Home Preset – Create Custom Presets – Use Custom Presets – Edit Presets – Delete Presets REATE AND SE A RESET 1. Move and zoom the camera to the desired position for a Home preset.
  • Page 48 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Controlling Cameras Note: The previous preset is lost when you click Update. ELETE RESETS 1. Click Preset to display the PTZ Preset List. 2. Click the Trash Can next to the setting to be deleted from the list.

  • Page 49: Video Analytics

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Controlling Cameras The Edit PTZ Patrol dialog is displayed. A list of presets is displayed as icons in a vertical column. A blank horizontal column at the bottom of the dialog. Using these columns, presets can be added, removed and reordered for a Patrol.

  • Page 50: Audio Analytics

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Controlling Cameras 4.2.2.10 A UDIO NALYTICS If a camera has a built-in or attached microphone, audio analytics can be applied. When an Audio Analytic is activated for a camera, the Gateway analyzes detected sounds, then compares it to sounds that can trigger an event.

  • Page 51: Talkback (Local Microphone Control)

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Controlling Cameras 4.2.2.14 T ALKBACK OCAL ICROPHONE ONTROL The NLSS Gateway supports full duplex audio. The toolbar contains a slider that controls the volume of your local microphone to the camera speaker. 1. Select a camera or stream and open the video player.
  • Page 52 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Controlling Cameras A dialog is displayed to set the date and time range of the clip to be exported. If the time and date of the clip are not known, use the Date & Time...

  • Page 53: Full Screen Toggle

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Controlling Cameras 7. When the export is complete, the browser displays a pop-up window or dialog box, depending on the browser. The clip can be downloaded and saved locally. Follow the prompts to download the clip.

  • Page 54: Additional Camera Controls

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Controlling Cameras • The Time Indicator is a cursor that can be moved to an earlier hour on the 24-hour timeline, triggering a recording to playback from that time. • Small vertical markings at the times that events were recorded with this camera. The color of the markings indicates the type of event.

  • Page 55: Low Resolution/Native Resolution

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Controlling Cameras 4.2.3.2 L ESOLUTION ATIVE RESOLUTION If bandwidth becomes an issue for displaying video, the displayed video can be transcoded to display at a lower resolution. Note: This button is hidden when the video player is displayed.
  • Page 56 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Controlling Cameras 4.2.3.3.2 Motion Event Some cameras are designed to generate an event when motion is detected. The NLSS Gateway can accept this event from many cameras, and lists that event with other events.

  • Page 57: Camera Reports

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Controlling Cameras 4.2.3.3.5 Playback Events If the camera is set to record, then video can be played back from the time of the event. 1. Select a camera or stream and open the video player.

  • Page 58: Chapter 5: Operations With Video Analytics

    When set thresholds are exceeded, an event is triggered. PARAMETERS The NLSS Unified Security Suite provides video analytics. You can configure multiple video analytics for each camera, but run only one analytic on a camera at a time. The total number of video analytics that can run across your system is platform dependent.

  • Page 59: Using Video Analytics

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Operations with Video Analytics Metric Level Video Analytic Dwell Face Recognition Forensics (except those noted below) License Plate Recognition Object Moved Object Taken Forensic Face Recognition Forensic License Plate Recognition The total number of Metric 1 video analytics that can be supported is determined on a per platform (NLSS device) basis.
  • Page 60 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Operations with Video Analytics – Click Analytics in the toolbar again to hide these overlays. 3. Click Add Video Analytics ( ) at the top of the list to attach an analytic to a camera.

  • Page 61: Activity

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Operations with Video Analytics 5. Click an analytic in the list to select it to configure. Click Edit to configure or edit the analytic. The parameters vary between the video analytic options. Sensitivity is set for all analytics. The higher the number, the more likely the analytic is to trip and generate an event.

  • Page 62: Direction

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Operations with Video Analytics 3. Drag the rectangle’s corner points to resize and reshape it to set the area to be monitored. 4. Adjust the Sensitivity slider to set the threshold of this video analytic. Higher values make this video analytic more sensitive to small movements and small objects.

  • Page 63: Dwell

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Operations with Video Analytics 3. Drag the end point (green LED) to change the direction and distance of a movement needed to trigger the analytic. 4. Adjust the Sensitivity slider to set the threshold of this video analytic. Higher values make this video analytic more sensitive to small movements.

  • Page 64: Face Capture

    Face Capture records all clearly visible faces as events. The faces can be seen later by displaying the events referencing them. Face Capture is a standard Video Analytic included with the NLSS Unified Security Suite. Face Recognition is a premium, add on feature. Face Capture does not need to be configured and launched if Face Recognition is running.

  • Page 65: Face Recognition

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Operations with Video Analytics 1. Click Edit for Face Capture in the Video Analytics Configuration list. The video player is displayed with a rectangular Face Capture Zone highlighted. 2. Drag the rectangle to move the Face Capture Zone to the area that you want to monitor.

  • Page 66: License Plate Capture And License Plate Recognition

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Operations with Video Analytics 5.2.6 License Plate Capture and License Plate Recognition License Plate Recognition is a premium Video Analytics that can be added to the NLSS Unified Security Suite. When the License Plate Recognition Video Analytic is activated for a camera, it captures a license plate from video, reads it, and then compares the number to license plates in a database.

  • Page 67: Object Moved

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Operations with Video Analytics 5.2.8 Object Moved Object Taken monitors for objects that are placed in or removed from an area. 1. Click Edit for Object Moved in the Video Analytics Configuration list.

  • Page 68: Object Taken

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Operations with Video Analytics 5.2.9 Object Taken Object Taken monitors for objects removed from a selected area. 1. Click Edit for Object Taken in the Video Analytics Configuration list. The video player is displayed with a Object Taken Zone highlighted. By default, a rectangular area is selected.

  • Page 69: People Count

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Operations with Video Analytics 5.2.10 People Count People Count monitors the number of people moving from one zone to another in the video stream. The count is done in either direction. 1. Click Edit for People Count in the Video Analytics Configuration list.

  • Page 70: People Count Directional

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Operations with Video Analytics 5.2.11 People Count Directional The People Count Directional video analytic is the directional version of the People Count video analytic. It monitors people moving from one zone to another, but only in one direction.

  • Page 71: Perimeter

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Operations with Video Analytics 5.2.12 Perimeter The Perimeter analytic functions similar to the Line Crossing analytic, but encompasses a four sides boundary. Any person or object that enters the Perimeter Zone from any direction is counted as an event.

  • Page 72: Video Forensics

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Operations with Video Analytics • Problem: People Count too high. Solutions: – Make the camera angle as close to straight down as possible. – Reduce or eliminate changes to the lighting in the scene.

  • Page 73: Chapter 6: Operations With Doors

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Chapter 6: Operations with Doors Configured doors are listed under the Operations > Doors menu. Four features are available with doors: • Unlock • Add Camera • Push to Talk • Event Log Access to door operations and configurations, in general, is controlled by permissions.

  • Page 74: Door List

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Operations with Doors 6.2 DOOR LIST The Door list contains the doors discovered by the NLSS Unified Security Suite and set up in Configuration > Access Control > Doors. See Configure Doors Chapter 19: Configure Access Control for more information.

  • Page 75: Unlock

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Operations with Doors 6.3 UNLOCK If a locked door needs to be temporarily unlocked outside its scheduled time, NLSS Web Interface users can manually send a momentary unlock command to the door. 1. Click Operations > Doors.

  • Page 76: Push To Talk

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Operations with Doors 6.5 PUSH TO TALK A user can communicate via the camera speaker and a local microphone, if a camera supports audio. The Talk toggle allows the user to be heard through the camera’s speaker.

  • Page 77: Chapter 7: Operations With Cardholders & Users

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Chapter 7: Operations with Cardholders & Users Operations > Cardholders & Users lists the people who have been assigned an access card, as well as the administrative personnel who operate the system through the NLSS Web Interface.

  • Page 78: Filtering Cardholders/Users List

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Operations with Cardholders & Users 7.1.1 Filtering Cardholders/Users List • Person Type: select either Cardholder, User, or All • User Type: select from the configured User Types, or All. See Users Chapter 21: Configuring Permissions for instructions on creating and configuring User Types.

  • Page 79: Activate / Deactivate Cardholders

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Operations with Cardholders & Users 7.2.4 Activate / Deactivate Cardholders Cardholder access can be activated or deactivated from the Configuration pane. 1. Click Cardholder Status in the Configuration pane. The current status of the Cardholder is displayed, either:...

  • Page 80: Chapter 8: Operations With Reports

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Chapter 8: Operations with Reports Reports collect information from events tracked by the NLSS Unified Security Suite. The information displayed depends on the report type, the date/time range, and other filters. Reports are displayed as graphs in the NLSS Web Interface. Reports also can be...

  • Page 81: Reports Window

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Operations with Reports 8.1.1 Reports Window Most features are the same for all types of reports on the Reports window. Weekly Count Monthly Count Line Graph Pie Graph Generate Report Save Report Print Report...
  • Page 82 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Operations with Reports The Reports window is opened with a report category list. 2. Select a category (Event Filter). The Event Type list is displayed for the category. 3. Select an Event Type from the list.

  • Page 83: Device-Specific Reports

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Operations with Reports 4. Click Date/Time. The Date dialog box is displayed. Use the arrows to select the last day and time that the records are searched, according to the time period selected in the next step. The report includes all of the events prior to the end of the day, or to the time of the search if today is selected as the end date.

  • Page 84: Categories Of Event-Specific Reports

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Operations with Reports Use the arrows to select the last day and time that the records are searched, according to the time period selected in the next step. The report includes all of the events prior to the end of the day, or to the time of the search if today is selected as the end date.

  • Page 85: Canned Reports

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Operations with Reports 8.3 CANNED REPORTS Besides graphs, reports can be displayed in tables that can be filtered and sorted. These tables also can be printed and exported to a formatted spreadsheet in .xls format.
  • Page 86 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Operations with Reports – Events: provides a summary of events recorded by the Gateway. This summary contains all event types. The reports are available for the following Event Categories » Camera » Door »...

  • Page 87: Report Table Filters

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Operations with Reports 8.3.2 Report Table Filters Report tables can be filtered using the search feature, or directly from the column header. 8.3.2.1 S EARCH FILTER 1. Select a report type. 2. Click the plus (+) to display the Filters fields, if they are not displayed.

  • Page 88: Chapter 9: Displaying Video

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Chapter 9: Displaying Video In the NLSS Web Interface, video streams from IP cameras, and RTSP, HTTP, and encoder video feeds are displayed. Multiple streams can be displayed simultaneously using Views, and Multiple Views can be displayed in configured order using the Sequence feature.

  • Page 89: Views Menu And Layout

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Displaying Video 9.1.1 Views Menu and Layout After Operations > Views is clicked, the Views menu and layout are displayed. Views can be created, edited, displayed, and deleted, using the menu options. These procedures are discussed in the following sections.

  • Page 90: Create Views

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Displaying Video 9.1.2 Create Views By default, no Views are configured for the NLSS Web Interface. 1. Select Operations > Views from the Main Menu. 2. Click Add to display a New View window.

  • Page 91: Transport Control

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Displaying Video 9.1.5 Transport Control Besides displaying live video from multiple cameras, synchronized recorded video can be played back from each camera in the View. If recorded video of an event is displayed for a selected camera, Transport Control can be used to synchronize the other playback of the other cameras in the view to the same time.

  • Page 92: Delete Views

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Displaying Video 5. Use the Rewind and Fast Forward buttons to move through the video. Note: Click the Rewind and Fast Forward buttons repeatedly to cycle between 0.5x, 2x, 5x, 10x, and 50x speed. The amount of video that the play head moves depends on the frame rate at which the video was recorded.

  • Page 93: Create, Edit, And Display Sequences

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Displaying Video 9.2 CREATE, EDIT, AND DISPLAY SEQUENCES Sequences play a succession of Views. Sequences can be created, edited, deleted and displayed from the Sequences menu and editor. 9.2.1 Sequences Menu and Editor...

  • Page 94: Create New Sequences

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Displaying Video 9.2.2 Create New Sequences 1. Select Operations > Sequence. 2. Click Add. The Sequence Pane is displayed. 3. Drag a View from the Available Views list to the Sequence Views. –...

  • Page 95: Delete Sequences

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Displaying Video 9.2.2.2 D ELETE EQUENCES 1. Select Operations > Sequence. 2. Select a Sequence from the list in the menu. 3. Click Delete in the Sequence Pane. 9.2.2.3 D ISPLAY EQUENCES After a Sequence is created and configured, it can be played in full screen mode.

  • Page 96: Decoder Window

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Displaying Video 9.3.1 Decoder Window Select Operations > Decoders to display the Decoder window. Current Selection Reports Configuration Pane Selected Decoder Events Filter Decoder List Decoder Status Select Current View or Select Select...

  • Page 97: Pushing A Media Clip

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Displaying Video – Reports: opens the Reports window to create reports for the selected decoder. Generating Reports Chapter 8: Operations with Reports for more information. – Media: opens the Media Library list containing clips that can be pushed to the decoder from the Gateway.

  • Page 98: Pushing A View Or Sequence

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Displaying Video 9.3.3 Pushing a View or Sequence 1. Click Operations > Decoders from the Main Menu. 2. Select a decoder. 3. Click Views or Sequences. A list of existing Views or Sequences is displayed.

  • Page 99: Chapter 10: Media Operations

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Chapter 10: Media Operations The NLSS Web Interface contains a Media Library to store audio and video files. Operations > Media includes a searchable library of sound effects that are included with the Gateway. The library also holds the video exported from a camera.

  • Page 100: Media Library

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Media Operations 10.1 MEDIA LIBRARY From the Media Library, files can be sorted, searched, sampled, and downloaded. 1. Select Operations > Media. The Media Library opens with a list of files in the left pane. These files can be filtered and searched in this pane, as described later in this chapter.

  • Page 101: Filter The Library

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Media Operations 10.1.1 Filter the Library The Media Library can be filtered by three types: Video Audio Lock 1. Select a filter type. A dialog is displayed with three choices. The choices vary between filter types.

  • Page 102: Stop A Camera Export

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Media Operations 10.1.4 Stop a Camera Export If a large file is being exported to the Media Library from a camera, the process can be stopped if desired. This action may be needed if multiple large files are simultaneously exported, and slowing down the system.

  • Page 103: Chapter 11: Operations With Input Devices

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Chapter 11: Operations with Input Devices Input devices connected the NLSS Unified Security Suite are listed under Operations > Input Devices. Devices such as motion detectors, power or battery failure detectors, electronic switches, etc., can be connected to reader interfaces and I/O interfaces.

  • Page 104: Input Device List

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Operations with Input Devices 11.2 INPUT DEVICE LIST The Input Device list contains the devices added under the Configuration > Access Control > Reader Interfaces and I/O Interfaces options. See Configure Reader Interfaces...

  • Page 105: Remove Camera

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Operations with Input Devices 11.3.2 Remove Camera The association between a camera and an input device can be removed. 1. Click Operations > Input Devices. 2. Select an input device from the list.

  • Page 106: Reports

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Operations with Input Devices 11.6 REPORTS Reports for the selected input device can be accessed from the Input Devices window. 1. Click Operations >Input Devices. 2. Select an input device. 3. Click Reports in the mini-pane.

  • Page 107: Chapter 12: Operations With Output Devices

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Chapter 12: Operations with Output Devices Output devices connected the NLSS Unified Security Suite are listed under Operations > Output Devices. Devices such as alarms, warning lights, door unlock or lock electronic switches, etc., can be connected to relays on reader interface and I/O interface boards.

  • Page 108: Output Device List

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Operations with Output Devices 12.2 OUTPUT DEVICE LIST The Output Device list contains the devices added under the Configuration > Access Control > Reader Interfaces and I/O Interfaces options. See Configure Reader Interfaces...

  • Page 109: Add Camera

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Operations with Output Devices 12.4 ADD CAMERA A camera can be associated with an output device. The camera’s stream can be viewed directly from the right pane in the Output Devices window. 12.4.1 Adding and Viewing Cameras with Output Devices By default, output devices do not have cameras associated with them.

  • Page 110: Event Log

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Operations with Output Devices 12.6 EVENT LOG The Event Log for the selected output device can be accessed from the Output Devices window. 1. Click Operations >Output. 2. Select an output device. 3. Click Event Log in the mini-pane.

  • Page 111: Chapter 13: Using Floor Plans

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Chapter 13: Using Floor Plans If the NLSS Gateway is being upgraded from a previous version, and floor plans are part of the configuration, note that floor plans are now included under the Groups menu...

  • Page 112: Chapter 14: Using Groups

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Chapter 14: Using Groups Groups are collections of cameras, decoders, doors, users, cardholders, views and sequences. In RMS, Groups consist of Gateways and Multiviews on the RMS Level. Groups can have different types of objects in the same group.

  • Page 113: Groups Window

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Using Groups 14.1 GROUPS WINDOW Groups are accessed under Operations > Groups. When an item is selected in a group, the display and features are the same as if the item was selected from its respective Operations menu list.

  • Page 114: Adding And Using Maps

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Using Groups – Device Type Filter: displays the filter dialog. The list can be filtered on a device type, or multiple types, that make up the group. Options include: Cameras, Cardholders, Decoder, Door, Group, Sequence, User, and View.
  • Page 115 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Using Groups • Scale Icons: drag slider to increase and decrease icon size. • Arrange Map: click to move icons. Click Arrange Map again to lock the icons in place. • Upload Map: click to launch the File Uploader dialog to upload a new background.

  • Page 116: Opening A Door From A Floor Plan Or Map

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Using Groups – Click an icon to launch the video player or a Details pane for the device. » The Details pane is the same that is accessed from the respective Operations menu option for that device.

  • Page 117: Deactivating A Cardholder Information Via A Floorplan Or Map

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Using Groups 14.2.1.3 D EACTIVATING A ARDHOLDER NFORMATION VIA A LOORPLAN OR A Cardholder and User Details pane can be accessed from a floor plan or map. The name and other related information is displayed.

  • Page 118: Chapter 15: Monitoring And Handling Events

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Chapter 15: Monitoring and Handling Events Through the Events log, incidents can be detected and tracked by the NLSS Gateway. 15.1 MONITORING EVENTS The Events log displays events in real-time, as well as providing a list of recent events.

  • Page 119: Event Log

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Monitoring and Handling Events 15.2 EVENT LOG When an Events button is clicked, the Event Log is displayed listing events over a specified time period. Click on an event to display the Event Details.

  • Page 120: Event Log Queues

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Monitoring and Handling Events 15.2.2 Event Log Queues The Event Log contains four queues, accessible through the tabs. Event Log: lists all events. Shunt Queue: lists events that are generated with no notices issued for those events.

  • Page 121: Search Fields

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Monitoring and Handling Events – Click the Selections None button to deselect all event types and filter them out of the Event Log list. 3. Click the Close button to exit the dialog.

  • Page 122: List Actions

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Monitoring and Handling Events The event type’s severity level is indicated by the color of the icon. The event type severity levels are set under Global settings in the Configuration menu. See Configure Event Severity.

  • Page 123: Event Details

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Monitoring and Handling Events 15.3 EVENT DETAILS When an event is selected in the Event Log, the Event Details dialog is displayed. This dialog lists the details of the event, as displayed in the Event Log and other events windows.

  • Page 124: Shunt Toggle

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Monitoring and Handling Events 15.3.1.2 S HUNT OGGLE If an event type is generating frequent notices that do not need to be reviewed, the event notice can be shunted. The event is not recorded to the database. When an event type is no longer shunted, the database resumes recording those events.

  • Page 125: Close

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Monitoring and Handling Events 15.3.1.9 C LOSE The Close button only is available in the Event Detail dialog if the dialog is launched from the video player. In the Event Log, the Detail dialog cannot be closed.

  • Page 126: Events And Linkages

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Monitoring and Handling Events 4. Click Save. The event now reflects the update. 15.4.1 Events and Linkages Face Recognition triggers an event in the system. As with other events, any Face Recognition event can be linked to Actions via the Event Linkages feature.

  • Page 127: Art Ystem Onfiguration

    YSTEM ONFIGURATION System Configurations contains instructions for configuring the devices and data used by the NLSS Unified Security Suite. Configuration is done by users with appropriate permissions, such as Superusers, using the NLSS Web Interface generated by the NLSS Gateway.

  • Page 128: Chapter 16: General Configuration Functions

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Chapter 16: General Configuration Functions Many Configuration menu options contain a table listing the items discovered by the system or added by the user. Four basic functions are available for each list: Search: lists can be filtered by searching for specific characteristics. See Searching Tables.

  • Page 129: Adding, Editing And Deleting Items

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 General Configuration Functions 3. Click Search to run the search. A list of matching items is displayed. – If necessary, click a column header to sort the results in ascending (up arrow) or descending (down arrow) order.

  • Page 130: Delete Items

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 General Configuration Functions 16.2.3 Delete Items 1. Select Configuration > menu item > option from the Main Menu. 2. Select an item from the table. The item’s Details are displayed in the bottom pane.

  • Page 131: Chapter 17: Global Configurations

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Chapter 17: Global Configurations NLSS recommends doing global configurations in the following order: Configure Subscriptions (if applicable) Configure Customer Configure Sites Configure NLSS Gateways Configure Holidays Configure Schedules Configure Event Types Configure Event Severity...

  • Page 132: Configure Subscriptions

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Global Configurations 17.1 CONFIGURE SUBSCRIPTIONS Configuration > Subscriptions is the window where tokens are entered to enable premium options for a Gateway. These features are optional for a Gateway. The tokens are provided by NLSS or a partner.

  • Page 133: Enabling Rms

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Global Configurations 17.1.1 Enabling RMS Remote Management Services (RMS) allows a customer to view and administer multiple sites (NLSS Gateways) from a single portal. The devices managed by a Gateway can be monitored from the RMS portal.

  • Page 134: Configure Customer

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Global Configurations 4. In the Token field, enter the token from NLSS or the Partner. 5. Click Save to record the token. – Click Cancel to clear the token. 17.2 CONFIGURE CUSTOMER Unless this Gateway is a managed by RMS (Remote Managed Services), details about the Customer (site owner) are not critical for operation.

  • Page 135: Configure Sites

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Global Configurations 17.3 CONFIGURE SITES NLSS software associates one NLSS Gateway with one site. Site details are optional, unless the site is managed by RMS. These settings cannot be modified at the local level when a Gateway is managed by RMS.

  • Page 136: Configure Nlss Gateways

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Global Configurations 17.4 CONFIGURE NLSS GATEWAYS NLSS Gateways can be managed and configured via the NLSS Web Interface. • Select Configuration > Global > Gateways from the Main Menu. The Gateways window is displayed with a list and a Gateway Details pane with four tabs: •...

  • Page 137: General Tab Buttons And Links

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Global Configurations • Available Firmware Version: (read-only) indicates the latest version available, which can be updated via Check Update Firmware Update. The value in field blinks if a newer version is available. •...
  • Page 138 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Global Configurations 17.4.1.2.1 Configuration Backup Running a Configuration Backup saves the Gateway’s configuration settings to a backup file. This backup includes events, plus the configuration for related decoders, doors, access cards, and other hardware and software settings as set on the Gateway.
  • Page 139 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Global Configurations 17.4.1.2.3 Download System Logs When contacting NLSS or an authorized representative for support, a technician may request the Gateway’s system logs to help with troubleshooting. 1. Select Configuration > Global > Gateways from the Main Menu.
  • Page 140 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Global Configurations ANUAL HUTDOWN If the Local Interface is not available: • Quickly press and release the power button on the Gateway to properly shut it down. The power lights go off to indicate that the device is powered down.
  • Page 141 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Global Configurations Important: After updating the firmware for the NLSS Gateway, clear the cache in the browser to see new features in the NLSS Web Interface of that Gateway. Note: If the Gateway is running an older version, then certain intermediate versions are installed to reach the current release: v3.0 >...

  • Page 142: Wired Network Tab

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Global Configurations Note: After doing a Factory Reset, the Gateway must be reinstalled on the network, as the IP address is reset to DHCP. See Install NLSS Gateways Chapter 2: Installation. Important: Before restoring an NLSS Gateway to its factory state,...

  • Page 143: Email Tab

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Global Configurations DHCP is enabled by default. If DHCP is disabled, manually define the network location of the NLSS Gateway with the following fields. These fields are editable only if DHCP is disabled.

  • Page 144: Time Tab

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Global Configurations 1. Select Configuration > Global > Gateways from the Main Menu. 2. Select the Email tab under Gateway Details. 3. Select a Mail Server: either Sendmail or SMTP. – If an SMTP server is installed, enter the SMTP Server name and Password, if required.

  • Page 145: Configure Holidays

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Global Configurations 17.5 CONFIGURE HOLIDAYS Holidays provide an exception to scheduled unlock settings for doors. Up to 255 holidays can be configured for a Gateway. In the Configuration > Global > Holidays window, the configured Holidays are listed.

  • Page 146: Configure Schedules

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Global Configurations 17.6 CONFIGURE SCHEDULES In the Configuration > Global > Schedules window, the configured schedules are listed. Initially, the window is empty. Schedules can be added, edited, searched and deleted. • Select Configuration > Global > Schedules.

  • Page 147: Schedule Details

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Global Configurations 17.6.1 Schedule Details The Schedule Details pane lists the parameters for the selected schedule. • Schedule Name: a unique name to identify the schedule. • Start Time: use the arrows to select the time of day that this schedule starts. For example, if 8 a.m.

  • Page 148: Configure Event Types

    Global Configurations 17.7 CONFIGURE EVENT TYPES The NLSS Unified Security Suite comes with pre-defined event types that are used throughout the system. The Event Types that come with the system are listed in the top pane of the Event Type window.

  • Page 149: Event Type Details

    17.8 CONFIGURE EVENT SEVERITY The NLSS Unified Security Suite comes with pre-defined Event Severity levels (IDs) that apply across the entire system. The ID levels that come with the system are listed in the top pane of the Event Severity window. Select a specific event severity from the table to view its parameters.

  • Page 150: Event Severity Details

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Global Configurations 17.8.2 Event Severity Details The Event Severity Details lists two parameters. • Event Severity ID: (read-only) The ID level of the selected Event Severity. • Event Severity Description: a custom description of the selected event severity.

  • Page 151: Configure Actions

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Global Configurations This setting applies to all media. Media older than the max days of retention is removed first when a disc reaches its capacity. 3. Click Save to keep the changes. –...

  • Page 152: Action Type

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Global Configurations 17.10.1 Action Type An Action is defined by an Action Type. Action Types are available for Access Control, Decoders, Email notices, PTZ Cameras, Streams, and Video Analytics. For many Action Types, a device must be selected to be associated with the action.

  • Page 153: Creating An Action

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Global Configurations Action Type Definition Play Audio Triggers an audio file to play through the speaker connected to a selected camera and stream. Select a camera, stream, and audio file. See Part 2: Operations for more information.

  • Page 154: Configure Event Linkages

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Global Configurations 4. Select an Action Type from the drop-down list. See Action Type for more information. – If the Action Type applies to a door, camera or stream, or a decoder, a drop-down list shows the applicable devices.

  • Page 155: Event Linkage Details

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Global Configurations Event Linkages can be added, edited, searched and deleted. See Adding, Editing and Deleting Items Searching Tables Chapter 16: General Configuration Functions for instructions 17.11.1 Event Linkage Details When an Event Linkage is selected from the list or Add is clicked in the top pane, editable parameters are displayed in the Event Linkage Details pane.

  • Page 156: Creating An Event Linkage

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Global Configurations • Needs Acknowledgment: when the linked event occurs, an acknowledgment is required from a user in the Events Log. This setting overrides the Needs Acknowledgment setting in Configuration > Event Types. See...

  • Page 157: Chapter 18: Configure Identity And Credentials

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Chapter 18: Configure Identity and Credentials Superuser permissions are required to configure identity and credentials for new cardholders. NLSS recommends Identity configuration be completed in the following order: Configure Access Levels: required to provide access privileges to cardholders.

  • Page 158: Access Level Details

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 An Access Level is an association of a door or multiple doors with a specific schedule. • Schedules and Doors must be configured before Access Levels can be applied to them. See Configure Schedules...

  • Page 159: Configure Card Types

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configure Identity and Credentials 4. Select Schedule Names from the drop-down lists for each door to which a schedule is to be added. – Multiple doors can use the same access level. –...

  • Page 160: Card Types Details

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configure Identity and Credentials 18.2.2 Card Types Details • Card Type Name: a unique, editable field assigning a label to the profile. Important: Only use alpha-numeric characters,: A-Z (upper or lower case), 0-9, a dash (-), or underscore (_).

  • Page 161: Configure Cardholder Types

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configure Identity and Credentials 18.3 CONFIGURE CARDHOLDER TYPES Configuration > Identity > Cardholder Types completes the generic information required for cardholder entries. Any additional information required to produce badges is unique to the each cardholder, and is entered in the Cardholder configuration windows.

  • Page 162: Configure Cardholders

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configure Identity and Credentials • Co. Logo: optional. Launches a file browser to upload a JPEG image, such as a company logo. Keep the file size small for optimum performance. The recommended size is 144px wide x72px high at 300 dpi.

  • Page 163: Configuration Order

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configure Identity and Credentials 18.4.2 Configuration Order Configure each cardholder in the following order, using the Configuration > Identity > Cardholder window. 1. Click Add to create a new cardholder record, then configure the following parameters.

  • Page 164: Cards Tab

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configure Identity and Credentials – Strike Time is the time (in seconds) that a normally locked door stays unlocked after receiving an unlock signal. • Notes: Optional comments. 18.4.3.2 C ARDS The Cards tab has the security credentials and other details required for printing badges assigned to this cardholder.
  • Page 165 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configure Identity and Credentials – Deactivation Date: the Cardholder Type sets the default deactivation date when this card automatically becomes inactive. This date is set automatically when the Cardholder Type Name is selected, but can be manually changed using the Calendar tool next to the field.

  • Page 166: Access Levels Tab

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configure Identity and Credentials UTOMATIC NPUT WITH EADERS Since card numbers are not always printed on physical access control cards, an Omnikey reader can be used to enter the Card Number in the Cards Tab.
  • Page 167 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configure Identity and Credentials Important: Access Levels are assigned to the active card if a cardholder has multiple cards. 1. Select Configuration > Identify > Cardholders from the Main Menu. 2. Select a cardholder.

  • Page 168: Chapter 19: Configure Access Control

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Chapter 19: Configure Access Control Access Control is a premium feature providing management of access devices and related hardware via the NLSS Gateway, and the Unified Web Interface. Access Control is enabled via a Subscription ID. See...

  • Page 169: Configure Controllers

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configure Access Control Note: The Gateway pushes access changes to the controller. Controllers are only notified of applicable changes. These changes include Card Types, Cardholder Types, and Cardholder information and credentials. Access control devices must be configured in the following order.

  • Page 170: Controller Details

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configure Access Control The Controllers window is displayed with a table listing the controllers in the system. 2. Click a controller to see its details. Controllers can be added, edited, searched and deleted. See...
  • Page 171 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configure Access Control – Mercury EP1502 is a two door controller that supports a total of 64 doors. It also supports up to 31 downstream boards that include any combination of MR50, MR52, MR16-In, and MR16-Out boards.

  • Page 172: Controller Details: Diagnostics Tab

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configure Access Control • DHO Time Default: enter the default time—in seconds—that a door can be held open until an alarm activates. This default can be overridden for individual doors. See Door Details for more information.

  • Page 173: Associating A Mercury Controller With An Nlss Gateway

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configure Access Control 19.1.2 Associating a Mercury Controller with an NLSS Gateway Mercury controllers are discovered automatically. To prevent multiple Gateways from competing over a Mercury controller, configure one Gateway to attach to that controller.

  • Page 174: Configure Elevator Control

    When a card is swiped in an elevator cab, and a floor button is pushed, the Gateway checks to see to which floors the cardholder is permitted access. Access is assigned through the Access Levels table in the NLSS Unified Security Suite. See Configure...

  • Page 175: Configuring Elevator Control

    While the Gateway automatically discovers the Controller, it must be configured for elevator control. 1. Open the NLSS Unified Security Suite interface. 2. Open Configuration > Access Control > Controllers. 3. Select the controller from the Controllers list in the top pane.

  • Page 176: Reader Interface Details

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configure Access Control 3. The Details pane is displayed with three tabs: General, Aux Input, and Aux Output. Reader Interfaces can be added, edited, searched and deleted. See Adding, Editing and Deleting Items...
  • Page 177 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configure Access Control – Mercury MR52—2 door (RS485) – Mercury EP1501 RI—1 door (on-board) – Mercury EP1502 RI—2 door (on-board) • Access Controller Name: a list of installed controllers available to which this reader can interface.

  • Page 178: Aux Input Tab

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configure Access Control 19.3.1.2 A NPUT The Auxiliary Input and Output tabs for Mercury MR16IN and MR16OUT boards are used to attach external I/O devices. An auxiliary input can come from a panel tamper detector or a door strike sensor.

  • Page 179: Aux Output Tab

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configure Access Control – Inputs 1 and 3 are for the door contacts, on doors 1 and 2 respectively. – Inputs 2 and 4 are for the REX inputs, on doors 1 and 2 respectively.

  • Page 180: Adding And Deleting Reader Interfaces

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configure Access Control – Outputs 3, 4 and 5, 6 are the spares for doors 1 & 2 respectively. 19.3.2 Adding and Deleting Reader Interfaces When an NLSS Gateway and controller are first associated—either by the Gateway discovering the controllers such as Mercury controllers, or by the controller discovering the Gateway such as HID and Assa Abloy controllers—the Gateway automatically adds...

  • Page 181: Configure Readers

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configure Access Control 19.4 CONFIGURE READERS Each reader in a system typically needs to be associated with a reader interface, or with a controller with an embedded reader interface. When a controller/reader interface is added to a system, the Readers table is automatically populated in the Configuration >...
  • Page 182 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configure Access Control • Access Controller Name: select a controller from the drop-down list to associate with the reader. • Description: optional description of this reader. • Reader Style: select a style or kind of reader from the drop-down list: –...

  • Page 183: Configure Doors

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configure Access Control 19.5 CONFIGURE DOORS The system discovers doors automatically when the associated readers, reader interfaces, and controllers are connected to the system. 19.5.1 Gateway Capacities The number of doors that can be connected to an NLSS Gateway depend on the Gateway being used.

  • Page 184: Door Details

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configure Access Control Notes: – Configure schedules before associating schedules with doors or other items in the system that uses schedules. See Configure Schedules Chapter 17: Global Configurations for instructions. – Holidays can override schedules associated with doors. See...

  • Page 185: Configure I/O Interfaces

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configure Access Control • Lock Voltage: from the drop-down list, select the voltage used on the lock, either 12v DC or 24v DC. • Strike Time Override: optionally provide an to override the Strike Time Default set in Configure Controllers window.

  • Page 186: I/O Interface Details

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configure Access Control I/O Interface can be added, edited, searched and deleted. See Adding, Editing and Deleting Items Searching Tables Chapter 16: General Configuration Functions for instructions. 19.6.1 I/O Interface Details The I/O Interface Details pane contains general parameters plus two tabs: Aux Input and Aux Output.

  • Page 187: I/O Interface Details: Aux Output Tab

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configure Access Control • Input Name: a text field to provide a descriptive name for the selected input port. The name can indicate the type of device to which the port is connected, such as a panic button, motion sensor, etc.

  • Page 188: Configure I/O Linkages

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configure Access Control • Enabled: a drop-down list to activate or deactivate the port for the Output Duration time. Two options are available: Enabled or Disabled. – The system ignores disabled ports. Disabled allows the port to be configured before going online.

  • Page 189: I/O Linkages Details

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configure Access Control The I/O Linkages details are displayed in the bottom pane. I/O Interfaces can be added, edited, searched and deleted. See Adding, Editing and Deleting Items Searching Tables Chapter 16: General Configuration Functions for instructions.

  • Page 190: Chapter 20: Configure Video, & Storage, & Decoders

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Chapter 20: Configure Video, & Storage, & Decoders Configure video cameras and related devices in the following order: Configure External Storage Devices Configure Cameras and Streams Configure NLSS HD Decoders Cameras are controlled via the Operations > Cameras menu. See...

  • Page 191: Storage Table

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configure Video, & Storage, & Decoders The NLSS Gateway supports: iSCSI and NFS. 20.1.1 Storage Table The Storage table provides an overview of the status of each drive. Items in the table can be can be added, configured, searched and deleted.

  • Page 192: Adding Storage Devices

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configure Video, & Storage, & Decoders 20.1.3 Adding Storage Devices The following devices can be added from the Configuration > Video > Storage window: • USB Storage Devices • eSATA Storage Devices •...

  • Page 193: Nas Storage Devices

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configure Video, & Storage, & Decoders 3. Select iSCSI from the Device Type drop-down list. Additional fields are displayed. 4. Enter the Target IP Address. 5. Click plus (+) next to the Target IP Address field.

  • Page 194: Configure Cameras And Streams

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configure Video, & Storage, & Decoders 3. Select NFS from the Device Type drop-down list. 4. Enter a Mount Point. 5. Click Save to keep the change. – Click Cancel to restore the previous setting.

  • Page 195: Camera Details General Tab

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configure Video, & Storage, & Decoders The Cameras table is displayed. 2. Select a camera from the table. 3. To activate a camera for the Gateway, select In Service from the Admin State drop- down menu.
  • Page 196 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configure Video, & Storage, & Decoders – In Service: the system is connected to (or is attempting to connect with) this camera. If the connection is successful, then the Stream and Recording tabs become available.

  • Page 197: Read-Only Parameters

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configure Video, & Storage, & Decoders – Encoders: applies to streams running through a supported encoder. Parameters for HTTP streams are the same as RTSP streams, except for the removal of the Use Multicast parameter.

  • Page 198: List Of Streams

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configure Video, & Storage, & Decoders 3. Open the Stream tab. The Stream tab contains three sections: • List of Streams • Video Stream Parameters • Audio Stream Parameters 20.2.2.1 L IST OF TREAMS Some cameras have multiple outputs, each with a different codec and/or resolution.

  • Page 199: Camera Details Recording Tab

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configure Video, & Storage, & Decoders • Bit Rate Mode: is either CBR (Constant Bit Rate) or VBR (Variable Bit Rate). • Bit Rate (Kb/s): Video transfer rate (in kbits/s) between the camera and the Gateway.

  • Page 200: Stream Settings

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configure Video, & Storage, & Decoders 20.2.3.1 S TREAM ETTINGS If the selected camera outputs more than one stream, Stream Settings lists all available streams. A Schedule can be associated with a stream for recording, if the stream was enabled (checked) and the setting was saved in the Stream tab.

  • Page 201: Cameras Actions

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configure Video, & Storage, & Decoders 20.2.4 Cameras Actions The Configuration > Video > Cameras window provides these options: • Connect to a Camera • Add RTSP and HTTP Streams Cameras and video streams also can be edited, searched and deleted. See...

  • Page 202: Configure Nlss Hd Decoders

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configure Video, & Storage, & Decoders 20.3 CONFIGURE NLSS HD DECODERS NLSS HD Decoders in the same network are discovered when the NLSS Discovery Utility is run when installing the Gateway. These decoders are listed in the NLSS Web Interface.

  • Page 203: Decoder Details

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configure Video, & Storage, & Decoders 20.3.2 Decoder Details Some fields in the Decoder Details can be edited, while others cannot. • Editable Parameters • Read-Only Parameters 20.3.2.1 E DITABLE ARAMETERS The decoder’s user name and password are set on the decoder itself, via its own interface.

  • Page 204: Chapter 21: Configuring Permissions

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Chapter 21: Configuring Permissions Permissions determine to which features an NLSS Web Interface user has access. Permissions are configured using Groups, Roles, and Users. Permissions allow a system administrator to configure Roles that permit or deny Users the ability to operate or configure specific devices and use specific functions.
  • Page 205 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configuring Permissions b. Add the desired cameras, views and sequences. Groups for instructions. 2. Open Configuration > Permissions > Roles. a. Create a clone of the Operator role, and name it Parking Lot Security.
  • Page 206 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configuring Permissions d. In the Gateway Groups tab, add the Parking Lot Cameras group to the for this role. Roles for instructions. 3. Open Configuration > Permissions > Users. a. Create a new user.

  • Page 207: Groups

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configuring Permissions 21.2 GROUPS A group is a collection of cameras, decoders, doors, users, cardholders, views and sequences. In RMS, groups consist of Gateways and Multiviews on the RMS Level. Groups can have different types of objects contained in the same group.

  • Page 208: Groups Window

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configuring Permissions 21.2.2 Groups Window Groups are created and maintained from Configuration > Permissions > Groups. Devices Device List Existing Groups Device Type (Group Items) Menu Search fields Add Group Add/Remove Group Items...

  • Page 209: Edit A Group

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configuring Permissions 5. Optionally, select Show Map to enable adding a map or floor plan as a background for this group. The graphic is imported in Operations > Groups > group name, where group name identifies the group.

  • Page 210: Roles

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configuring Permissions 4. Click Yes to confirm the deletion when prompted. – Click No to stop the deletion and keep the group. 21.3 ROLES Roles define the capabilities of the users operating the NLSS Gateway. The Configuration >...

  • Page 211: Roles Details

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configuring Permissions Note: The Master role is transferred to the Gateways controlled by RMS, but the default Superuser role for each Gateway is not transferred up to the RMS level. These default roles do not have edit permission for each other, but can edit all clone roles based on Superuser, Operator or Administrator.

  • Page 212: Gateway Modules Tab

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configuring Permissions • Clone Role: click this button to create an editable copy of the selected role. Default and created roles can be cloned. • Parent Role: the role from which the selected role was cloned.
  • Page 213 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configuring Permissions A system administrator with appropriate permissions must choose how to handle this situation by either permitting or denying access to Events and Reports for the particular role. Because of this, Cameras, Views, and Sequences operate in a hierarchy. If Cameras are disabled, then Views and Sequences are not available.

  • Page 214: Gateway Groups

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configuring Permissions Default Role Operations Module Options Configuration Module Options Events Module Superuser • Cameras: View • Global: View • Decoders: View – RMS, Customer, Sites, Gateways, • Doors: View Event Type, Event Severity, Groomer •...

  • Page 215: Gateway Functions

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configuring Permissions 3. Open the Gateway Groups tab. 4. Click the View and Edit check boxes to enable (checked) or disable (unchecked) a desired permission. 5. Optionally, click Print Groups to print the Gateway Groups settings.

  • Page 216: Cloning A Role

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configuring Permissions 4. Click the View check box to enable (checked) or disable (unchecked) a desired permission. Note: Enabling Camera Talkback also enables the ability to play audio through a camera 5. Optionally, click Print Functions to print a list of functions indicating which are selected.

  • Page 217: Users

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configuring Permissions 21.4 USERS Users are the people monitoring, administering, and maintaining the security system through the NLSS Web Interface. If a Gateway is managed via RMS, users are configured at the RMS level, not at the local Gateway level.

  • Page 218: User Details

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configuring Permissions 21.4.1 User Details • Name: enter the First Name, Middle Name, Last Name, and Preferred Name of this user. Middle Name and Preferred Name are optional. • User ID (email): enter a unique email address to identify this user. The user enters this ID in the User Name field of the login page of the NLSS Web Interface.

  • Page 219: Part 4: Premium Features

    • Chapter 25: Configuring and Using Intrusion Detection - provides instructions to configure the NLSS Unified Security Suite to gather information from intrusion detection systems. • Chapter 26: Configuring and Using Point of Sale...

  • Page 220: Chapter 22: Configuring And Using Face Recognition

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Chapter 22: Configuring and Using Face Recognition Face Recognition is an add on Video Analytic. When the Face Recognition Video Analytic is activated for a camera, it grabs a picture of a face, and generates a Face Captured event.

  • Page 221: Database Specifications

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configuring and Using Face Recognition The database is loaded into the Gateway through the Configuration module to speed configuration of Face Recognition. However, the files for the database must meet the following specifications.

  • Page 222: Importing A Database

    22.2 IMPORTING A DATABASE Import the zip file containing the database components through the Configuration module. 1. Log into the NLSS Unified Security Suite Web Interface for a local Gateway. 2. Select Configuration > Face Recognition > Management. The Face Recognition Management window is displayed.

  • Page 223: Face Recognition Groups

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configuring and Using Face Recognition The Import/Export Face Recognition dialog box is displayed. – A Sample Template of the .csv file can be downloaded from this dialog box by clicking Download under the Import button.

  • Page 224: Accessing Face Recognition Groups

    Groups are listed and details are provided in the Configuration > Face Recognition > Groups window. 1. Log into the NLSS Unified Security Suite Web Interface. 2. Select Configuration > Face Recognition > Groups. The Face Recognition Groups window is displayed.

  • Page 225: Group Details

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configuring and Using Face Recognition 22.3.3 Group Details The bottom pane contains the Group Details for the selected group. Important: Only use alpha-numeric characters,: A-Z (upper or lower case), 0-9, a dash (-), or underscore (_). No special characters (&, :, ., ., #, etc.) •...

  • Page 226: Assigning People To Groups

    People can be either added through a database import, or individually in this window. Records also can be edited and deleted using this window. 1. Log into the NLSS Unified Security Suite Web Interface. 2. Select Configuration > Face Recognition > Management.

  • Page 227: Management Table

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configuring and Using Face Recognition 22.4.1 Management Table The table in the top pane lists the people in the database. These records can be added, edited and deleted using this window. Sort the table using the column headers.

  • Page 228: Images Tab

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configuring and Using Face Recognition 22.4.2.2 I MAGES The Images tab provides thumbnails of each image uploaded for the selected person. Images can either be uploaded in zip file with the .csv file, or added through this tab.
  • Page 229 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configuring and Using Face Recognition • Frontal face image (face looking forward) with a neutral expression (regular expression). • No sunglasses or hats. • The eyebrows, eyes, nose and mouth must be uncovered.

  • Page 230: Updating The Management List

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configuring and Using Face Recognition 22.4.3 Updating the Management List People and their images can be added, edited and deleted. 22.4.3.1 A DDING A ERSON People can be added manually to the Face Recognition database.

  • Page 231: Deleting A Person

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configuring and Using Face Recognition – Use the double left arrows (<<) to remove groups from the Assigned Groups list. 5. Click Save to update the record. – Click Cancel to discard the changes.

  • Page 232: Running The Face Recognition Analytic

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configuring and Using Face Recognition 22.5 RUNNING THE FACE RECOGNITION ANALYTIC After Face Recognition is configured, the analytic can be used. 1. Click Face Recognition in the Video Analytics Configuration list. 2. Click Edit.

  • Page 233: Face Capture And Recognition Guidelines

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configuring and Using Face Recognition After the analytic is saved, a square, labeled Minimum Face Size, is displayed to indicate the minimum size that a face must be on the screen to be recognized by the system.

  • Page 234: Faqs On The Face Capture And Face Recognition Video Analytic

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configuring and Using Face Recognition 22.6.2 FAQs on the Face Capture and Face Recognition Video Analytic What if you define a randomly shaped Face Capture Zone? • For Face Capture Zones other than rectangles, the video analytic engine automatically selects the minimum rectangle that covers the defined shape.

  • Page 235: Chapter 23: Configuring And Using License Plate Recognition

    Chapter 15: Monitoring and Handling Events for more information.See Chapter 14: Monitoring and Handling Events of the NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual for more information. These events can be linked to specific actions using an Event Linkage. See Configure...

  • Page 236: Database Specifications

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configuring and Using License Plate Recognition Note: License Plate Capture runs within License Plate Recognition. If License Plate Recognition is not running, License Plate Capture can be run on its own. See Running License Plate Capture for instructions.

  • Page 237: Vehicles.csv

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configuring and Using License Plate Recognition 23.1.2 vehicles.csv The vehicles.csv associates people with license plate numbers and their vehicles, plus general information about the vehicle. • userSuppliedID: the unique identifier for each person, as defined in the lpr.csv.

  • Page 238: Importing A Database

    23.2 IMPORTING A DATABASE Import the zip file containing the database components through the Configuration module. 1. Log into the NLSS Unified Security Suite Web Interface for a local Gateway. 2. Select Configuration > License Plate Recognition > Management. The License Plate Recognition Management window is displayed.

  • Page 239: License Plate Recognition Management

    People can be either added through a database import, or individually in this window. Records also can be edited and deleted using this window. 1. Log into the NLSS Unified Security Suite Web Interface. 2. Select Configuration > License Plate Recognition > Management.

  • Page 240: Management Details

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configuring and Using License Plate Recognition 23.3.2 Management Details The bottom pane contains the Management details to configure the records listed in the License Plate Recognition database. This pane contains two tabs: General and License Plates.

  • Page 241: Updating The Management List

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configuring and Using License Plate Recognition 23.3.2.2.1 Adding a License Plate A plate can be added to the License Plate list in the Management Details pane. 1. Click Add by the License Plates list.

  • Page 242: Editing A Person

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configuring and Using License Plate Recognition 23.3.3.2 E DITING A ERSON 1. Select Configuration > License Plate Recognition > Management. 2. Select a person in the Management table. 3. Edit the Name fields or Description, if desired.

  • Page 243: Accessing License Plate Recognition Groups

    Groups are listed and details are provided in the Configuration > License Plate Recognition > Groups window. 1. Log into the NLSS Unified Security Suite Web Interface. 2. Select Configuration > License Plate Recognition > Groups. The License Plate Recognition Groups window is displayed.

  • Page 244: Creating A Group

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configuring and Using License Plate Recognition When the mouse hovers over a name in the License Plate Pool or Assign to Group lists, a pop-up is displayed with that person’s first and last name, along with a thumbnail of the person’s image, and the license plates associated with that person.

  • Page 245: Running License Plate Capture

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configuring and Using License Plate Recognition 23.5 RUNNING LICENSE PLATE CAPTURE License Plate Capture records license plates, but does not have a database that compares the numbers, or associates the license plate with a person or vehicle.

  • Page 246: Running The License Plate Recognition Analytic

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configuring and Using License Plate Recognition After the analytic is saved, a square, labeled Minimum License Plate Size, is displayed to indicate the minimum size that a license plate must be on the screen to be recognized by the system.

  • Page 247: Searching Events For License Plates

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configuring and Using License Plate Recognition After the analytic is saved, a square, labeled minimum plate size, is displayed to indicate the minimum size that a License Plate must be on the screen to be recognized by the system.

  • Page 248: License Plate Capture And Recognition Guidelines

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configuring and Using License Plate Recognition If an email notice is set up for the LPR event, the message contains photos of the license plate and associated person, as shown in the Event Log.

  • Page 249: Chapter 24: Configuring Audio Analytics

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Chapter 24: Configuring Audio Analytics If a camera has a built-in or attached microphone, audio analytics can be applied. When an Audio Analytic is activated for a camera, the Gateway analyzes detected sounds, then compares it to sounds that can trigger an event. If a match is made, an event is generated.
  • Page 250 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configuring Audio Analytics c. Any audio signal process (such as AGC - Active gain control) applied by the camera or encoder should be turned off. 4. Save the changes. Note: See the camera’s documentation for specific instructions on using the setup.
  • Page 251 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configuring Audio Analytics • Breakage of different thicknesses and sizes of office, shop and house window glass breaking are detected by this analytics. – Plate: 2.4 mm - 6.4 mm; – Tempered: 3.2 mm - 6.4 mm;...

  • Page 252: Chapter 25: Configuring And Using Intrusion Detection

    See that system’s documentation for instructions on configuring zones and areas. Intrusion panels are manually added to the NLSS Unified Security Suite. From this connection, the Security Suite gathers information about areas, zones, keypads and zone expanders.

  • Page 253: Configuring Intrusion

    Most of the data under thee options is informational, and is gathered from the intrusion detection system. 25.1.1 Panel Intrusion Detection Panels are added manually to the NLSS Unified Security Suite. Identifying and access information is added through the NLSS Web Interface. 1. Select Intrusion > Panel.

  • Page 254: General Tab

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configuring and Using Intrusion Detection The list includes the Panel Name, Intrusion Panel Type, IP address, and Admin State, as also listed in the General Tab. If no panels listed, manually add them. See Adding an Intrusion Detection Panel.

  • Page 255: Diagnostic Tab

    IP (required): the IP address assigned to the intrusion detection panel. A static IP address is recommended, as a DHCP assigned address can change, breaking the connection between the panel and the NLSS Unified Security Suite. • MAC: the MAC address for the panel, detected when the panel’s Admin State is changed to In Service.

  • Page 256: Outputs Tab

    DDING AN NTRUSION ETECTION ANEL Panels must be added manually to the NLSS Unified Security Suite. 1. Click Add in the Panel list. A blank Panel Details pane is displayed. 2. Select an Intrusion Panel Type from the drop down menu.

  • Page 257: Areas

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configuring and Using Intrusion Detection 25.1.2 Areas Areas are collections of zones that are grouped in the intrusion detection system. The Areas window contains read-only fields describing each areas’ configuration. 1. Select Configuration > Intrusion > Areas from the Main Menu.

  • Page 258: Devices

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configuring and Using Intrusion Detection 25.1.2.1 D EVICES Two devices are detected by the NLSS Gateway: • Zone expander: is a board added to an intrusion detection panel to provide more zone connections.

  • Page 259: Zones

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configuring and Using Intrusion Detection 25.1.3 Zones Zones are defined by the sensors connected to the intrusion panel. Zones are configured through the panel using its keypad or associated software. The NLSS Gateway downloads this configuration information when it is connected to an intrusion panel.

  • Page 260: Intrusion Operations

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configuring and Using Intrusion Detection 25.2 INTRUSION OPERATIONS Both Zones and Areas can be accessed from the Operations menu. These options display video from cameras associated with the selected zone or area. A set of LEDs provide the admin and connection state for the zone or area. These LEDs are on the left of the zone or area icon: •...

  • Page 261: Zones Window

    The first level of intrusion detection is zones. 1. Select Operations > Zones from the Main Menu. A list of zones monitored by the NLSS Unified Security Suite is displayed. The list can be searched and filtered. 2. Select a zone.

  • Page 262: Bypassing A Zone

    Areas are created though the intrusion detection system’s tools. See the system’s documentation for instructions on configuring areas. 1. Select Operations > Areas from the Main Menu. A list of areas monitored by the NLSS Unified Security Suite is displayed. The list can be searched. 2. Select an area.

  • Page 263: Arming Or Disarming An Area

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configuring and Using Intrusion Detection The Details Pane is displayed for that area. List Search Details Pane Add Camera Next/Previous Page Zones in Area The zones included in the selected area are listed in the Detail Pane.

  • Page 264: Armed Setting Indicator

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configuring and Using Intrusion Detection 25.2.2.2 A RMED ETTING NDICATOR The right LED under the area icon indicates whether or not the area is armed. • Red = Area is armed. • Green = Area is not armed.

  • Page 265: Chapter 26: Configuring And Using Point Of Sale

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Chapter 26: Configuring and Using Point of Sale Point of Sale is an add-on features, that associates cash register transactions as events with live and recorded video available through an NLSS Gateway. Using the Point of Sale feature, users can monitor individual transactions and multiple cash registers from the NLSS Web Interface.
  • Page 266 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configuring and Using Point of Sale The Point of Sale window is displayed in the right pane. Selected camera Transaction records Purchases Transaction filters Play head End time Video player Start time Time/date stamp...

  • Page 267: Controlling The Video Player

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configuring and Using Point of Sale A list of matching transactions is displayed in the Transaction pane. Each listing contains the time and date of the transaction, the terminal, cashier, and then length of the corresponding video.

  • Page 268: Configuration

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Configuring and Using Point of Sale 4. Follow the prompts to save the file. Export to .csv. Export video. Exports the selected video clip for the entire transaction. Export JPG. Exports a snapshot of the selected video.

  • Page 269: Chapter 27: Nlss Remote Management Services

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Chapter 27: NLSS Remote Management Services NLSS Remote Management Systems (RMS) provides centralized configuration and management for NLSS sites (Gateways). Also, video from multiple sites can be displayed in a single, multi-pane view.
  • Page 270 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 NLSS Remote Management Services 1. Log in to the RMS host, using the User Name and Organization supplied by the Partner (the integrator who set up RMS), plus the appropriate password. RMS Hierarchy...
  • Page 271 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 NLSS Remote Management Services 4. Create an Access Level called Warehouse, which only applies to the Warehouse doors. Access Levels for instructions. 5. Click Transfer to send the Warehouse Access Level to the Warehouse Gateway.
  • Page 272 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 NLSS Remote Management Services Since Shipping and Receiving employees operate the Warehouse, create a Cardholder Type called Shipping, and apply the Warehouse access level. Any cardholder assigned the Shipping Cardholder Type receives access to the Warehouse doors.

  • Page 273: Rms Hierarchy

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 NLSS Remote Management Services 8. Create a cardholder to print a badge for each employee in Shipping and Receiving. 9. Enter the Shipping Cardholder Type in the Credentials tab of the Cardholder window.

  • Page 274: Logging In To The Nlss Rms Web Interface

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 NLSS Remote Management Services 27.3 LOGGING IN TO THE NLSS RMS WEB INTERFACE The login for RMS is different than the login for locally accessing a Gateway. 1. In a web browser, enter the URL for the NLSS RMS Web Interface, as provided by the Partner.

  • Page 275: Volume

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 NLSS Remote Management Services 27.5 VOLUME RMS can play an audio alert when an event occurs. Audio is associated with events using Actions and Event Linkages at the Gateway level. See Configure Actions...

  • Page 276: Operations

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 NLSS Remote Management Services b. Drag the icon to the new location on the map. c. Click Unlock/Lock to lock the icons in place. • Click Zoom and slide the Magnifying Glass slider down to zoom in on the map.

  • Page 277: Transferring A Video Clip To Rms

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 NLSS Remote Management Services • The Media Library for a Gateway accessed through RMS is slightly different than if the Gateway is accessed directly: – When a Gateway is accessed through RMS, a transfer option is available in place of the download option.

  • Page 278: Downloading A Video Clip

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 NLSS Remote Management Services Export Video Chapter 4: Controlling Cameras for instructions on exporting video. When a video clip is successfully exported to RMS, an email is sent to the user logged into RMS.

  • Page 279: Multiview

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 NLSS Remote Management Services 27.7.2 Multiview Multiview provides customized displays using cameras at the sites managed by RMS. From Multiview, create displays to simultaneously monitor multiple sites and cameras. Multiview allows cameras from multiple sites to be grouped together for quick access.

  • Page 280: Groups

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 NLSS Remote Management Services 27.7.3 Groups In RMS, Operations > Groups provides quick access to a collection of Multiviews, and Gateways managed by RMS. Groups at the RMS level allow access to Gateways and views (video) from selected sites.

  • Page 281: Initial Registration

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 NLSS Remote Management Services RMS Configuration Parameter RMS Controlled? Transfer Options Event Action — — Linkages Actions — — Identity Access Level Multiple unique sites Add/Delete/Edit Cardholders Conditional Add/Delete/Edit Card Types Conditional Add/Delete/Edit...

  • Page 282: Rms Dependencies

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 NLSS Remote Management Services 27.8.2 RMS Dependencies If certain settings are not first configured and transferred, then dependent settings cannot be transferred to the sites after configuration.The dependent setting’s configuration includes the initial setting.

  • Page 283: Transfer Status

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 NLSS Remote Management Services – If a setting is unconditional, a single column listing the sites is displayed. Skip to step 3. 3. Select an Available Site and click the right arrow button (>) to move the site to the Selected Sites list.

  • Page 284: Global

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 NLSS Remote Management Services 27.8.4 Global The Global menu options and the fields are the same as the site level, except where noted. These options are documented in detail in Chapter 17: Global Configurations.
  • Page 285 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 NLSS Remote Management Services 27.8.4.2.1 Site Details The Site Details pane provides the location of the Gateway and available backups. ENERAL The General tab lists location information. • Site Name: the name of this particular site.
  • Page 286 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 NLSS Remote Management Services 3. Open the Updates tab. 4. Compare the Firmware Version and Available Update Version fields. If a newer version is available, continue with the following steps. 5. Click Check Update.

  • Page 287: Holidays

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 NLSS Remote Management Services A message is displayed indicating the update is underway: Bulk Transfer: IN PROGRESS. After the transfer is complete, the message disappears when the tab is revisited. Note: While a Bulk Transfer is in progress for a site, another Bulk Transfer cannot be configured and run for that site.

  • Page 288: Schedules

    Always and Never are default schedules that cannot be edited. 27.8.4.5 E VENT The NLSS Unified Security Suite comes with pre-defined Event Types that can be edited at the RMS level. RMS manages Event Types, which are transferred to all site to provide consistency.

  • Page 289: Event Severity

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 NLSS Remote Management Services Event Types cannot be added or deleted, but can be edited and searched. See Chapter 16: General Configuration Functions for more information. 27.8.4.5.1 Dependencies • Event Severity settings must be transferred before Event Type settings are configured and transferred.

  • Page 290: Identity

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 NLSS Remote Management Services 27.8.5 Identity Configuration > Identity provides control of identity information and credentials for users and cardholders of each site. See Chapter 18: Configure Identity and Credentials more information on Identity menu options.

  • Page 291: Card Type

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 NLSS Remote Management Services c. Click Yes in the confirmation dialog to verify that you want to remove the selected site. 5. Select a Door from the selected site from the drop down list for that site.

  • Page 292: Cardholder Types

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 NLSS Remote Management Services 27.8.5.3 C ARDHOLDER YPES Configuration > Identity > Cardholder Type completes the generic information required for cardholder badges. Any additional information required to produce badges is unique to the each cardholder, and is entered in the Cardholder configuration windows.
  • Page 293 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 NLSS Remote Management Services 27.8.5.4.1 Dependencies • The Cardholder Type settings must be transferred before Cardholders Credentials settings can be transferred. • Access Levels settings must be transferred before Cardholder Access Level settings are configured and transferred.
  • Page 294 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 NLSS Remote Management Services MPORTING A ATABASE Import the zip file containing the database components through the Configuration module. 1. Log into RMS. 2. Select Configuration > Identity> Cardholders, from the Main Menu.

  • Page 295: Permissions

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 NLSS Remote Management Services 27.8.6 Permissions In RMS, the same three permission options are available as at the site level. The functionality is generally the same. Differences are described in this section. A user and role created at the RMS level must be pushed down to the local Gateways if that user is allowed to access those Gateways.

  • Page 296: Setting Up Users In Rms

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 NLSS Remote Management Services 27.8.6.2.1 Role Details Roles Details Chapter 21: Configuring Permissions for more information on the General and Gateway tabs. The Role Details pane in RMS contains additional tabs not displayed the Gateway level.

  • Page 297: Events

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 NLSS Remote Management Services 27.8.6.3.1 Dependencies • A Role assigned to a user must be transferred before the user is transferred. 27.8.6.3.2 Transferring Users User settings are conditional, and can be transferred to selected Gateways, as long as the RMS Group setting for the User Type (role) is allowed to see that Gateway.

  • Page 298: Log Off

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 NLSS Remote Management Services 27.11 LOG OFF Click Logoff in the Main Menu to close the current RMS session. The Login window is displayed. Note that clicking the Back button in a browser also logs off the user from the NLSS Web Interface.

  • Page 299: Chapter 28: Next Level Mobile Application

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Chapter 28: Next Level Mobile Application The Next Level Mobile Application, or NextMobile™, provides smart phones and tablet computers with access to Remote Management Services (RMS), NLSS Gateways, and Decoders. NextMobile provides access to devices managed by the local Gateway, plus cameras, and stored video clips.

  • Page 300: Supported Mobile Devices

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Next Level Mobile Application 28.1 SUPPORTED MOBILE DEVICES NextMobile supports the following mobile devices. Platform OS Version Device Apple iOS 4.3 - 7.1 • iPhone 3S, 4, 4s, 5, 5s, 5c • iPad 1,2,3 •...
  • Page 301 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Next Level Mobile Application 4. Tap Connections. The connections screen is displayed. 5. Tap Add Connection to create a connection for the mobile app. A blank connection screen is displayed with options for the type of connection.
  • Page 302 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Next Level Mobile Application a. Name: enter a unique name to identify the connection in NextMobile. The name is only assigned as an identifier for the mobile device, and is not propagated to the connected system.

  • Page 303: Navigating The Nextmobile App

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Next Level Mobile Application The connection is added to the list. Add Connection Local Gateways Decoder RMS Connection The user can only see features that have been assigned through RMS or the local Gateway using Configuration >...
  • Page 304 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Next Level Mobile Application Breadcrumbs are not displayed when the full screen video player is displayed. Close the full screen view to access breadcrumbs again. • Use the Back button to return to the previous screen.

  • Page 305: Rms Options

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Next Level Mobile Application 28.3.1 RMS Options If using an RMS connection, four top level buttons are displayed. Sites: accesses a list of Gateways and Cloud Cameras registered with RMS. Multiview: accesses a list of views available at the top level of RMS. These views can be from one or multiple sites.
  • Page 306 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Next Level Mobile Application 2. Tap a stream to display its screen, and associated video, if available. Camera viewer Three options are available at the top of the page when a stream is selected in the local...
  • Page 307 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Next Level Mobile Application Icon Options decoders: events doors: events, open, unlock Cardholders/Users: events, card list Views Media: play , stop , volume/mute Input Devices: events Output Devices: events, activate activate , de...

  • Page 308: Favorites

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Next Level Mobile Application 28.4 FAVORITES Preferred locations in the app can be marked as a favorite for easier access. 1. Navigate to the desired page. 2. Tap the Favorites button at the top of the page.

  • Page 309: Using The Video Player

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Next Level Mobile Application 28.6 USING THE VIDEO PLAYER Video can be viewed by selecting a camera from the Cameras list, or by selecting a menu option, such as a view or door, that has items with a camera or video stream assigned.
  • Page 310 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Next Level Mobile Application The setting is indicated by the transcode icon at the top of the window. Medium High a. Select a resolution setting to change the resolution. Note: This setting is applied to the video displayed for all connections in this session of NextMobile.
  • Page 311 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Next Level Mobile Application Note: The camera must be in record mode for the recorded video to be played. A red LED under the camera icon indicates that the camera is recording. Record indicator 7.

  • Page 312: Remote Door Unlock

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Next Level Mobile Application Alternately, the clip can be located by entering the date and time. a. Tap Time/Date Search. » Use the arrow keys to select the time and date. » Tap Play to locate a recorded video clip.
  • Page 313 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Next Level Mobile Application A green indicator flashes briefly in the corner of the screen to indicate the door was successfully unlocked. Unlock Switch © 2009-2014 Next Level Security Systems, Inc.

  • Page 314: Events

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Next Level Mobile Application 28.8 EVENTS NextMobile provides access to the Event Log for a site, and associated items: cameras, access control, decoders, intrusion, system, users, and video analytics. The Event Log can be accessed for the entire site, or from the menu for a selected item such as a camera.
  • Page 315 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Next Level Mobile Application • Filter List: select a filter type to display only events in that category. • End Date and Time: use the arrow buttons to set an end time and date for Events Log.

  • Page 316: Event Details

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Next Level Mobile Application – Enter a value and tap Search to locate matching events. – Clear the field and tap Search again to display the complete log. • Use Previous and Next to scroll through the pages of events.
  • Page 317 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Next Level Mobile Application Event Notes: tap to open the Event Notes dialog. Past notes are displayed. Create new notes by tapping in the Add Notes section. Save added note. Add Note: after entering text in the Add note field, tap Add to save the new note.

  • Page 318: Multiviews

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Next Level Mobile Application 28.9 MULTIVIEWS Multiviews provide customized displays of multiple camera streams monitored by RMS. Streams from multiple devices can be grouped together in RMS, and displayed in NextMobile. 1. Connect to RMS.

  • Page 319: Cloud Clips

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Next Level Mobile Application 4. Use Transcode to change the resolution of the video display. 5. Tap Full Screen to display a larger view of the multiview. 6. Tap anywhere on the screen to close the full screen mode.

  • Page 320: Using The Mobile App With A Decoder

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Next Level Mobile Application The video is played. The timeline allows the video to be scrubbed or paused. 5. Close the player. 28.11 USING THE MOBILE APP WITH A DECODER The Mobile App provides many of the options available in the decoder interface.

  • Page 321: Check The Active Video

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Next Level Mobile Application 28.11.1 Check the Active Video A snapshot of the currently active video stream for the decoder can be viewed in the Mobile App. 1. Tap Display to see the snapshot.

  • Page 322: Part 5: Appendices

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 5: A PPENDICES • Appendix A: Performance and Setup Guidelines: Video Analytics, Face Recognition, and License Plate Recognition - provides additional information for optimizing the Video Analytics, Face Recognition, and License Plate Recognition features.

  • Page 323: Appendix A: Performance And Setup Guidelines: Video Analytics, Face Recognition, And License Plate Recognition

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Appendix A: Performance and Setup Guidelines: Video Analytics, Face Recognition, and License Plate Recognition This appendix provides additional information for optimizing the NLSS Unified Security Suite Video Analytics, Face Recognition, and License Plate Recognition features, and performance details for these features.

  • Page 324: Video Analytics Metrics

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 • Transcode include transcodes from the Operations > Cameras video player, display of MPEG4 stream in the NLSS Web Interface, and display of any stream on a mobile device. • Only one forensic analytic can be run on a stream over a specific time period. If there is an overlap of time, the first forensic analytic must be deleted before running a second analytic.

  • Page 325: Video Analytics Performance

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 A.2 VIDEO ANALYTICS PERFORMANCE Guidelines: H.264, 720p, 15 fps, 2Mbps The following table provides the capacities for running instances of video analytics and transcoding on each model of the Gateway. NLSS Analytics &...

  • Page 326: Face Recognition

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 A.4 FACE RECOGNITION The Face Recognition (FR) video analytic requires adjustment to achieve the best results. To recognize a face, that face must be captured first. Face Recognition compares a captured face to the images stored in the system. The comparison images loaded into the system should be high quality for best results.

  • Page 327: Ip Camera Guidelines

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 • Example photos are available at: http://travel.state.gov/passport/pptphotoreq/photoexamples/ photoexamples_5300.html • A free tool to crop and resize photos is available at: http://travel.state.gov/_res/flash/cropper/FIG_cropper.html# A.4.1.2 IP C AMERA UIDELINES • Position the camera at face level for a direct view of the person's face •...

  • Page 328: Face Recognition Events And Actions

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 • Use the video analytics forensic to adjust the Face Recognition parameters (sensitivity, confidence, best match) and verify the results based on different settings. Chapter 22: Configuring and Using Face Recognition for instructions.

  • Page 329: License Plate Recognition

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 A.5 LICENSE PLATE RECOGNITION The License Plate Recognition (LPR) video analytic requires adjustment to achieve the best results. To recognize a license plate, that license plate must be captured first. The License Plate Capture (LPC) analytic typically requires the same adjustments as License Plate Recognition for best results.

  • Page 330: License Plate Recognition Events And Actions

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 A.5.2 License Plate Recognition Events and Actions License Plate Recognition events can be combined with other events to create sophisticated rules. The events for License Plate Recognition are: • License Plate Recognized •...

  • Page 331: Appendix B: Audio Analytics Guidelines

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Appendix B: Audio Analytics Guidelines The NLSS Unified Security Suite provides optional audio analytics that monitor the audio from the cameras attached to the NLSS Gateway. This paper provides an overview of these analytics.

  • Page 332: Glass Break Analytic

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 B.2 GLASS BREAK ANALYTIC The glass break analytic detects standard window glass being broken. Breakage of a range of different glass types can be detected, including laminate, plate, wired, and tempered glass, as are commonly found in commercial and residential buildings.

  • Page 333: Aggression Analytic

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 B.4 AGGRESSION ANALYTIC The aggression analytic characterizes and detects the specific pitch, tone and intonation changes that occur in the voice patterns in response to someone getting aggressive. B.4.1 Analytic Specifications • The analytic operates up to 10 meters from the microphone.

  • Page 334: General Specifications

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 B.6 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Certain environmental, performance, and configuration specifications are required when using the audio analytics with an NLSS Gateway. B.6.1 Environmental • Audio analytics can be applied to both indoor and outdoor installations.

  • Page 335: Supported Cameras

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 B.7 SUPPORTED CAMERAS As mentioned earlier, to run audio analytics, the cameras must support a 16 KHz, 16 bit audio sampling rate, with the AAC codec. Below is a list of cameras, with built-in microphones that support these audio settings.

  • Page 336: Appendix C: Contacting Support

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Appendix C: Contacting Support Before contacting NLSS Support: • Search the NLSS Support Knowledgebase for answers not found in the documentation: support.nlss.com • If a call to NLSS Support is required to resolve an issue: –...

  • Page 337: System Log

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 C.2 SYSTEM LOG The System Log provides information to aid the technician in locating and resolving the problem. 1. Select Configuration > Global > Gateways from the Main Menu. 2. Click Download System Logs In the General tab.

  • Page 338: Contact Information

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 C.4 CONTACT INFORMATION For support: Call: 1-760-444-1410 Email: support@nlss.com © 2009-2014 Next Level Security Systems, Inc.

  • Page 339: Index

    NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Index Symbols actions Face Recognition 328 .csv file License Plate Recognition 330 Face Recognition 221 activating cardholders 79 Activation Date 164 Numerics Activity analytic 61 26-bit H10301 160 ADA 163 37-bit H10302 160...
  • Page 340 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Index defined bit rate, video 199 specifications Border Color, badges 161 car alarm defined BulkTransfer tab, RMS 286 specifications bypassing an area, intrusion 263 encoding 249 glass break defined specifications guidelines 331 cameras...
  • Page 341 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Index configure Card Types create cardholder configuration 165 delete configuring using local gateway pause 44 Cardholder ID (Emp#) 163 play 44 play audio 50 Cardholder Types playback events 57 cardholder configuration 165 Pre-Provisioned 195...
  • Page 342 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Index Cards tab 164 local gateway Cardholder Types Import Photo 165 local gateway cashiers, listing 266 Cardholders local gateway ChannelSetActive 152 Check Update 140 Intrusion 253 clock, Gateways 144 areas clone button 212...
  • Page 343 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Index baud rate 172 listed 202 configuring 169 model 203 DHO default setting 172 NextMobile 301 DHO extended timeout 172 pushing a clip to 97 extended time setting 172 pushing a view to 98...
  • Page 344 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Index icon LEDs 74 Ethernet icons 74 configuring 142 list 74 default network gateway 143 filters IP address, gateways 143 Lock Type 184 Link Speed 143 lock voltage 185 MAC address 143 Normally Closed 184...
  • Page 345 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Index notes editor actions 328 profile picture validate group recorded event adding a person 230 shunt toggle bad image 227 snapshot Best Match 232 doors 76 cardholder status 227 emergency 125 closed environment 224...
  • Page 346 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Index version controllers 170 restoring to factory settings 141 Gateways 136 update Intrusion manual Panel via Internet Generic Format 160 version decoders glass break gateway defined 332 specifications 332 Firmware Update 141 Global menu...
  • Page 347 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Index list 113 Output Devices Available 187 local gateway Output Duration 187 create Output Port 187 delete RS485 address 186 edit I/O Linkages example configuring 188 permissions defined 188 window example 188 LPR 235...
  • Page 348 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Index event log 105 configuring 245 list 104 defined 66 push to talk 105 guidelines 233 reports 106 sensitivity 245 window 103 License Plate Match Group 235 Input Devices Available 186 License Plate Pool 243...
  • Page 349 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Index live video indicator 44 filtering 101 live/archive toggle 44 local gateway 99 lock 102 local microphone control 51 RMS 276 lock a video clip 102 differences from gateway stop export 102 Lock Type 184...
  • Page 350 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Index setting for NLSS Gateway 143 doors 73 Groups 112 NextMobile 299 input devices 103 connections 301 Intrusion 260 event details 316 lists event log 314 filtering Gateway menu 305 searching navigating 303...
  • Page 351 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Index example 204 Processing 283 permissions Prox administrator 210 readers 182 clone button 212 Prox + Keypad 182 delete 211 groups local gateway actions go to home master 210 go to preset operator 210...
  • Page 352 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Index RS 485 address 177 playback types 176 gateway gateways Reader Mode 182 readers Resolution Height 198 configuring 181 Resolution Width 198 interface port 182 PIN 182 restoring firmware to factory settings 141...
  • Page 353 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Index updates configuring for Gateways 146 Site Map 275 creating 147 background Days of the Week 147 icons disable for holidays 147 moving doors 146 zoom end time 147 token 133 events 155...
  • Page 354 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Index backups Switchplate 182 updates synchronized playback 91 RMS Global menu 284 RMS interface 275 System Health 32 SkipToKeyFrame 199 system logs downloading 139 smart phone access 299 for support 337 snapshot system logs, downloading 139...
  • Page 355 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Index doors 184 actions lock 184 record stream, start record stream, stop types adding streams 201 actions 152 external storage 190 reader interfaces 176 information 43 severity 148 live indicator 44 recorded indicator 44...
  • Page 356 NLSS Unified Security Suite User Manual: v4.0 Index views 88 creating 90 Web Interface delete 92 edit 90 log off 36 layout 89 logging in 28 menu 89 requirements 21 overview 88 Wire Network Tab, Gateways 142 push to decoder 98...

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