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- Page 1 ACT365 VCU Installation and Operating Instructions Document ID: 18-00103-b Edition date: 06.07.2018...
- Page 2 Hereby, Vanderbilt International (IRL) Ltd declares that this equipment type is in compliance with the following EU Directives for CE marking: •...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
6.4 How many cameras can I add to my VCU? 6.5 Why can I not see my cameras on the camera setup page? 6.6 Why can I not log in to ACT365 VCU with Internet Explorer 11? 6.7 What are the bandwidth requirements for the VCU? 6.8 Why can’t I access the VCU web server? - Page 4 ACT365 VCU – Installation and Operating Instructions Table of Contents 6.10 Where can I get the latest Adobe Flash Player? 6.11 What IP cameras does the VCU support? 6.12 Does the VCU support camera recording? 6.13 Why is my camera feed not working on Windows 7/IE11? ©...
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Page 5: About Act365 Vcu
1 About ACT365 VCU ACT365 VCU is a 4 camera IP controller with a 1TB hard disk for CCTV storage. The controller includes a rich set of IP video features including automatic camera discovery, automatic camera configuration and full HD streaming. -
Page 6: Product Comparisons
NVR. IMPORTANT NOTE: ACT365 VCU only operates with IP cameras that comply with ONVIF 2.0 Profile S or later. Vanderbilt recommend checking the ONVIF conformant devices list on www.onvif.org to ensure that your cameras are compliant. Alternatively, contact the camera manufacturer directly. -
Page 7: Installing Act365 Vcu
Each VCU supports up to four IP cameras. Mounting Mount the ACT365 VCU to a solid surface using the supplied screws. The unit should be installed in a ventilated area that allows for easy access after installation. 2.1 ACT365 VCU Connections The ACT365 VCU requires an external 12V DC power supply connected to the +12V and 0V terminals on the ACT365 VCU. -
Page 8: Act365 Vcu Status Indicators
2. Once the ferrite bead is in place, crimp the Ethernet cable at the terminating end. 2.2 ACT365 VCU Status Indicators Status indicators appear on the front of the ACT365 VCU. The meaning of each indicator is described below. (A) Power / System Running This indicates that the ACT365 VCU has power. -
Page 9: Connecting Act365 Vcus To A Customer Lan
ACT365 VCU – Installation and Operating Instructions Installing ACT365 VCU 2.3 Connecting ACT365 VCUs to a Customer LAN Each ACT365 VCU can be connected directly to the customer network. 2.3.1 Cabling Chart From Network Type Cable Type Comments ACT365 VCU... -
Page 10: Configuring Act365 Vcu
3.1 Accessing the ACT365 VCU web interface 3.2 Adding Cameras using Discovery 3.3 Adding Cameras Manually 3.4 Installing ACT365 VCU on the ACT365 Installer Portal 3.5 Associating cameras to doors 3.6 Network Settings on ACT365 VCU 3.6.1 Reset the VCU hardware to use DHCP 3.7 Stream Settings on ACT365 VCU... -
Page 11: Adding Cameras Using Discovery
Once the password is successfully changed, you may continue with the setup of VCU. 3.2 Adding Cameras using Discovery To add a camera using discovery, log in to the ACT365 VCU web interface (see Accessing the ACT365 VCU web interface on the previous page), then: 1. - Page 12 Username and Password fields provided. 4. Click Probe. When the probe has finished, a camera snapshot displays. 5. Enter an appropriate Name for the camera. Vanderbilt recommend using a name that describes the camera location, for example, Front Door. © Vanderbilt 2018 18-00103-b...
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Page 13: Adding Cameras Manually
Only expert users should manually add cameras. A camera stream URL must be entered manually, and any inaccurate data entered could adversely affect the VCU operation. To add a camera manually, log in to the ACT365 VCU web interface (see Accessing the ACT365 VCU web interface on page 10), then: 1. - Page 14 ACT365 VCU – Installation and Operating Instructions Configuring ACT365 VCU 3. Enter the following details in the Probe Device dialog: Username: Camera login username Password: Camera login password IP: IP address of the camera, for example, 192.168.1.1. RTSP URL: Camera first stream URL, for example, rtsp://192.168.1.1/firststream.
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Page 15: Installing Act365 Vcu On The Act365 Installer Portal
ACT365 VCU – Installation and Operating Instructions Configuring ACT365 VCU Vanderbilt recommend using a name that describes the camera location, for example, Front Door. 6. Select the Record check box if the VCU should record camera footage. The VCU will record approximately 20 days of camera footage (dependent on the type of scene the camera is viewing). -
Page 16: Associating Cameras To Doors
ACT365 VCU – Installation and Operating Instructions Configuring ACT365 VCU b. Enter the name of the ACT365 VCU. Vanderbilt recommend that you enter a name that describes the VCU location. c. Select the site where the ACT365 VCU will be installed. - Page 17 ACT365 VCU – Installation and Operating Instructions Configuring ACT365 VCU To configure the VCU to use a static IP address, log in to the ACT365 VCU web interface (see Accessing the ACT365 VCU web interface on page 10), then: 1. Click the Network Settings tab.
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Page 18: Reset The Vcu Hardware To Use Dhcp
3.7 Stream Settings on ACT365 VCU Video quality can be configured from the Stream Settings tab in the ACT365 VCU web interface. The settings apply to all cameras connected to the VCU. If a particular camera does not support the selected values, the next available values will be used instead on that camera. -
Page 19: Factory Reset
Factory reset is NOT REVERSIBLE and should only be used as a last resort. You can also perform a factory reset from the VCU web interface Diagnostics tab. See Diagnostics on ACT365 VCU on page 23 for more information. 1. Power off the VCU. -
Page 20: Video
4.4 Exporting Video from the ACT365 VCU 4.1 Viewing Live Video on the ACT365 VCU To view a live video stream from the ACT365 VCU, log in to the ACT365 VCU web interface (see Accessing the ACT365 VCU web interface on page 10), then: 1. -
Page 21: Viewing Live Video On The Act365 Installer Portal
ACT365 VCU – Installation and Operating Instructions Video 4.2 Viewing Live Video on the ACT365 Installer Portal To view a live video stream from the ACT365 Installer Portal: 1. Log in to the ACT365 Installer Portal at ACT365.eu. 2. Enter the customer portal from the ACT365 Installer Portal. -
Page 22: Exporting Video From The Act365 Vcu
Exporting locally saves bandwidth and resources, as footage does not need to be uploaded to the cloud to be prepared before export. To export video from the VCU, log in to the ACT365 VCU web interface (see Accessing the ACT365 VCU web interface on page 10), then: 1. -
Page 23: Diagnostics On Act365 Vcu
5 Diagnostics on ACT365 VCU Log in to the ACT365 VCU web interface (see Accessing the ACT365 VCU web interface on page 10) and click the Diagnostics tab. From this tab, you can view the VCU Status, the Camera Status for each camera that is connected to the VCU, and the VCU Event Log. -
Page 24: Faqs
6.4 How many cameras can I add to my VCU? 6.5 Why can I not see my cameras on the camera setup page? 6.6 Why can I not log in to ACT365 VCU with Internet Explorer 11? 6.7 What are the bandwidth requirements for the VCU? 6.8 Why can’t I access the VCU web server? -
Page 25: What Is The Password For The Vcu Web Front End
The default password is 999999. After first login, you are prompted to change the password. The password can also be changed on the Diagnostics page on the ACT365 VCU (see Diagnostics on ACT365 VCU on page 23). Ensure that the password is keep safe once set. -
Page 26: How Many Cameras Can I Add To My Vcu
The VCU can support up to 4 cameras per unit. Multiple VCUs can be added to the same site. 6.5 Why can I not see my cameras on the camera setup page? The ACT365 VCU automatically discovers cameras on the network. If ACT365 VCU fails to discover any cameras, check the following:... -
Page 27: Why Can't I Access The Vcu Web Server
Internet Explorer 11 or higher with latest Adobe Flash Player (only IE 11 on Windows 7 needs an Adobe Flash Player plugin enabled) Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Opera For the best user experience, Vanderbilt recommend using Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. Windows 10 Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Opera... -
Page 28: Does The Vcu Support Camera Recording
ACT365 VCU – Installation and Operating Instructions FAQs 6.12 Does the VCU support camera recording? Yes. The VCU ships with a 1TB SATA disk for recording storage. This enables the VCU to record each camera. The VCU automatically allocates 250GB per channel for recordings. - Page 29 © Vanderbilt 2018 Data and design subject to change without notice. Supply subject to availability. Document ID: 18-00103-b Edition date: 06.07.2018 Issued by Vanderbilt International Ltd. Clonshaugh Business and Technology Park vanderbiltindustries.com Clonshaugh, Dublin D17 KV 84, Ireland @VanderbiltInd Vanderbilt Industries...
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